The Nassau Observer 12/21/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

The Nassau Observer covers the municipalities of Hicksville, PlainviewOld Bethpage, Farmingdale, Levittown and Massapequa, along with a number of other South Shore communities including East Meadow, Wantagh, Seaford, Melville and Plainedge. As I sign off as the editor, and hand the local news coverage baton off into the very capable hands of incoming journalist Lauren Feldman, I want to take you, dear reader, on a trip through the past 12 months. It’s been a privilege to cover your communities and as such, these were some of the many stories that stood out for me in 2022.

JANUARY General:

Bruce Blakeman Takes Over As County Executive

“The 66-year-old Atlantic Beach resident and legislative veteran, Bruce Blakeman, finally fulfilled his ambition when he upended incumbent Democrat Laura Curran in November. His victory was part of a red wave as Republicans swept all four county-wide elective offices and even scored triumphs in the Democratic stronghold of North Hempstead. Asked by Anton Media Group about what seemed like an uphill battle, Blakeman replied, ‘I fully expected to win. I never lost confidence. I wouldn’t have campaigned that hard or worked that hard for seven months if I didn’t think I was going to win.’”

FEBRUARY

Massapequa: Massapequa Soccer Club (MSC) Celebrates 52 Years

Founded in 1970 by Massapequans Pat

McComiskey and Hank Oustecky, the MSC has enjoyed quite a bit of success in its half century-plus history. The Massapequa Falcons won the Athena Cup, the GirlsUnder-19 national championship in 1988, the Massapequa Arsenal took home the McGuire Cup and the Boys-Under-19 national championship in 2015. For MSC Club President Yuri Fishman, his organization’s success is simple. “We pivot a little but the overall mission stays the same. We’re still an elite community club. We provide the service for everyone in the community because we do the right thing and attract the right people to run the club. People who really dedicate their time and effort and share their knowledge. That’s what it takes.”

MARCH

Hicksville:

Meatballs For Ukraine

Just as numerous news outlets were reporting that Russian forces were bombing a maternity and children’s hopsital in Mariupol, southern Ukraine, Hicksville staple DiMaggio’s Pizzeria was hosting a meatball eating/cooking contest in conjunction with the Town of Oyster Bay to raise money for Ukrainian relief efforts through the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Pizzeria owner Salvatore Stile contributed $10,000 of his own money to any funds raised that day while cooking contest champion Joseph Chiodi donated his $1,000 grand prize to the total, which wound up being $22,000.

Massapequa: 500 For 500 Finalists Named

For a number of years, Massapequa Park resident Dr. Cynthia Paulis has been hosting the 500 for 500 Essay Contest, in which Massapequa High School seniors are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a particular patriotic question that has been posed with finalists eligible to receive a $500 prize. This year’s topic was, “Why is it important for you to vote in an election?” with the finalists being Danielle Kennedy Finn, Brenden

started, finds these kinds of efforts renewing his faith in the students coming through his district every year. “I feel like as we get older, we get pessimistic about whether the next generation is going to continue this experiment [in democracy],” he said. “But it’s nights like this, along with graduation and scholarship season, when you start to hear speeches like this and it’s become glass half-full. It’s going to be okay.”

APRIL

Bethpage: Water District To Receive Plume Settlement

After decades of fighting to get the U.S. government and Northrup Grumman to contain and clean up Long Island’s largest contaminated groundwater plume, the Bethpage Water District (BWD) filed a proposed Consent Judgment to have the U.S. Navy and the Northrup Grumman Corporation pick up the tab to treat this fourmile long, two-mile wide and 900-foot deep source of groundwater contamination. The settlement will have the BWD receiving $20 million from the United States government

and $29 million from Northrup Grumman to treat chemicals that leaked from the Naval Weapons Reserve Plant in Bethpage and the former Grumman site, removing financial burdens from taxpayers for this expensive treatment process.

Plainview-Old Bethpage: George To The Rescue Funds Upgrades For Disabled Young Resident

Following a tragic skiing accident in March 2021 that left her paralyzed from the neck down, 21-year-old Rebecca Koltun and her family received a generous all-volunteer renovation to their home in Plainview launched and funded by George Oliphant, host of NBC’s home renovation show George To the Rescue. Koltun’s contagious positivity really struck Oliphant and designer/national contractor Steven Andersen who partnered up with the the show’s namesake on this project. “big reason we wanted to work on this project had to do with Rebecca,” Andersen said. “Our only focus was giving Rebecca more accessibility not only

Joseph Dubosse, Colin James Mushorn and Julianne Hisako Pulizzi. All four were each given a $500 check. Massapequa High School Executive Assistant for Guidance Paul Weber, who worked with Paulis on this event since the competition

The 2022 Massapequa Coast squad wearing their Metro Region Champions uniforms (Photo courtesy of Massapequa Coast Baseball)

PALS co-founder/president Joe Howley (far left), pictured with a longtime SkyHope passenger and his father. (Photo courtesy of PALS SkyHope)

the house but also outside, too. I wanted to do anything I could to make her life better.”

MAY

Hicksville: Solar Lighting On Commuter Parking Garage Achieves Record Carbon Offset Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the installation of solar lighting systems on the top level of the Hicksville Commuter Parking Garage has achieved a major milestone: a 10,883-pound carbon offset, which is the equivalent of six acres of forest absorbing carbon dioxide.

Farmingdale: Long Island Special Olympics Takes Gold

On Saturday, May 21, the Farmingdale Athletic Complex at Howitt Middle School was the site of the Long Island Special Olympics Spring Games. This full-day affair featured more than 500 athletes supported by more than 300 coaches. Events included tennis, power-lifting, swimming and track and field. Volunteers of all ages helped pull off this enormous undertaking. The return of the Games was especially rewarding for Special Olympics president/CEO Stacey Hengsterman. “I can’t tell you how exciting it is for our Special Olympics athletes to have Spring Games back on the calendar,” she said. “Thank you to the entire Farmingdale School District community for making this signature competition and celebration of inclusion possible.”

JUNE

Levittown: Seventies Suburbia And Youth Sports Collide In Forthcoming Documentary Filmmakers Douglas Scott Delaney and Gaille Pike came to the former’s hometown community to work on The Devils You Knew, a forthcoming documentary about the Red Devils,a 27-member traveling team of football players ranging from the ages of eight through 13, who won back-to-back champions of the L.I.M.F.L. (Long Island Midget Football League) in 1971 and 1972. The film is set to drop in fall 2023 and while the initial impression might be this project hinging on old men reliving their glory days, Delaney insists its far more than that. “This was a special time, a special place and a special team,” he explained. “Many of the players’ fathers were blue-collar laborers predominantly working as cops, firemen, construction workers and any mix of civil servant who were commuting to and from New York City as the Big Apple was entering rapid decay and declining quality of life.”

JULY

Hicksville: High School Alum’s Approach Yields Fruit On Lax Pitch

And The Computer Lab

The true definition of a scholar-athlete, Stephen Ketelsen represents both sides of the coin, earning a Masters in Computer Science and winning his second straight NCAA Division III National Lacrosse Championships as a defender for the RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Tigers. Ketelsen credits his success to where he grew up. “I think a lot of

my outlook on life comes from the fact that I was raised here in Hicksville,” he said. “It’s a pretty blue-collar town and that certainly shows through in the athletics, at least while I was playing here. Making up a lot of that mindset is the idea that I was going to work my ass off until I get what I want. I found a lot of that sentiment was shared by lots of the guys I played with at RIT.”

AUGUST

Bethpage: Breaking The Runner’s Wall For Medical Research

In the world of running, ultra-marathons are the quintessential test of endurance and fortitude as the length goes beyond the 26 mile, 385 yards that make up a traditional marathon. This athletic scene is one runner Wei Law is well familiar with, raising upwards of $22,500 for for a pair of departments at Stony Brook University—the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and the Adolescent Medicine Fund for Excellence, which helps Stony Brook’s Division of Adolescent Medicine to provide critical resources to young people on Long Island. How did he do it? This year, Law undertook a seven- leg race that foundhim running Long Island’s perimeter (roughly 320-plus total miles) over the course of two consecutive weekends at the end of July in the midst of a heatwave.

Massapequa:

From Massapequa To Metro Championship And Beyond Summer 2022 will be remembered as the year Massapequa Coast Little League (MCLL) took a wild ride to Williamsport, PA during the Little League World Series’ 75th year. While the MCLL fell to eventual champion Hawaii, who went undefeated over six games and capped off its championship with a walk-off 10-run rule win over Curacao, the scrappy Massapequans made their mark by becoming the first Long Island squad to make it to the Little League World Series in 45 years. It was a big enough deal for Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to join forces with Massapequa Park Village Mayor Danny Pearl to host a parade down Park Boulevard on Aug. 31.

SEPTEMBER

Counseling Services (CNG) opened in 1972, it was a single outpatient clinic under the name East Plains Mental Health Services that served dozens of people. Today, the nonprofit works closely with the New York State of Mental Health and Northwell Health to provide services to roughly 24,000 Long Islanders suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. A big part of that vision can be directly traced to Barbara Bartell, who started out with East Plains Mental Health Services as a receptionist/switchboard operator at its founding and eventually rose to become the executive director from 1992 to 2013. Bartell transformed CNG from a small outpatient clinic to a multi-service behavioral health organization offering a robust and diverse array of treatment services and supportive programs with more than 200 employees serving roughly 2,000 people via a $13.5 million annual budget when she passed away nine years ago.

OCTOBER

Farmingdale: Volunteer Pilot Joe Howley Flies 1,000th Flight For Patients And Veterans In Need PALS SkyHope founder/president/pilot Joe Howley recently achieved his 1,000th-flight milestone with his Embraer Phenom 300, during which time he has helped 1,681 passengers, traveled 33 states and countries and flown 329,000 miles. Based out of Farmingdale’s Republic Airport, PALS (which stands for Patient AirLift Services), is a nonprofit that arranges free flights for patients requiring medical diagnosis, treatment or follow-up who cannot afford or are unable to fly commercially. And while he’s happy to have hit that mark, the New Jersey native is even prouder of how far PALS has come since he co-founded it with a handful of fellow pilots 12 years ago.

“[PALS] was founded in 2010,” Howley recalled. “We’d all done various forms of volunteer flying with different organizations. The way it worked out, we felt like we could do it a little bit differently and a little bit better. We decided to form PALS SkyHope and started with six pilots and no office. We took it from there and we’ve been very fortunate. We’ve grown quite exponentially, particularly in the early years. And now, we’re on the precipice of doing even greater things. I’m really excited because many of the original board members are still here. But we’re in the process of finding new and better leaders than when we started. I’m very excited to be able to potentially turn this into a multi-generational kind of organization.”

NOVEMBER

Levittown: Students Wanting To Learn Financial Literacy Are Back On The Books With Reopening Of Commerce Plaza

leadership. budgeting, operating a business, banking skills and teamwork, It’s an experience Marianne Nunziata is happy her twin boys are having while wishing it were around when she was their age.

“I think it’s incredibly important to give the kids real life experience and expose them to different occupations and the importance of managing your money,” Nunziata said. “There was nothing like this in existence when I was a child. It would have been wonderful.”

DECEMBER Bethpage: Eglevsky Ballet Names David Bernard Music Director

When David Bernard ascended to the conductor’s podium at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17 and 18 to lead the Eglevsky Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker,” it was as its new music director. While Bernard’s affiliation with the Eglevsky Ballet goes back to his first working with the troupe while conducting the Massapequa Philharmonic during the 2017 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Tilles Center, the timing for this new appointment couldn’t be more serendipitous; it also marked the return of the Eglevsky Ballet having live music for its performances. It’s a moment the Great Neck native is well aware of and one that he was grateful to the Eglevsky Ballet for allowing him to be a part of.

“I’m always trying to build up culture with ways in which to make that part of the fabric of Long Island,” he said. “I’m always impressed with the idea of bringing live music back to the Eglesvsky Ballet, which is the preeminent production of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Long Island. But the Eglevsky is more than just this production...Bringing live music to Long Island for this ‘Nutcracker’ and the expanded role with Eglevsky is just such an important thing for Long Island but also an exciting thing for me.”

Farmingdale: Keeping Pearl Harbor’s Memory Alive

Hicksville:

Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Celebrates 50 Years When Central Nassau Guidance and

Commerce Plaza, a financial literacy program brought into reality by the Yes Community Counciling Center (YCCC), enjoyed a post-pandemic reopening. An initiative that has been in operation for the past 22 years, Commerce Plaza is supported by school districts and sponsors and it gives fifth-grade students hands-on experience working a job that has them learning about

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

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

From left: Councilman Lou Imbroto, Tom Harrigan and Dave Brunelli at DiMaggio’s meatball eating contest (Photo by Dave Gil de Rubio)

MASSAPEQUA’S BERNER STUDENT LEADERS SEE IMPACT OF FOOD DRIVE SCHOOL NEWS

Following a week-long food drive in late November, members of the student council at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District got to see the impact they made with a trip to a local food pantry.

Student council officers recently loaded 15 boxes of nonperishable goods onto a school bus, then took a journey to the Our Lady of Lourdes parish outreach center in Massapequa Park. During the weeklong food drive, Berner students and staff could drop off items when they came to school each day, with collection bins near the entrances. Student council members promoted the food drive by making fliers, announcements and unloaded the bins each day so there was room for more donations.

Once they arrived at the church, the student council was met by a staff member who explained how the food pantry works and the importance of the donations for families in need. Students brought the boxes of food inside, checked expiration dates and sorted the items. Additionally, they helped organize donations from other people.

“It was a great experience,” said Teresa Ferreira, the co-adviser of student council along with Denise Robertson. “Students left the facility really feeling like they made a difference because they did. They were active and busy the whole time. The pantry

was certainly ready to distribute food after they left.”

Ferreira added that after returning to Berner, student council members collectively wrote a letter to the outreach center to express their gratitude for the opportunity and also offering future assistance.

–Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Berner Middle School student council members, joined by Principal Jason Esposito, Superintendent Dr. William Brennan and co-adviser Teresa Ferreira, showed some of the donations that filled 15 boxes during a recent food drive. (Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Students loaded the food onto a bus to deliver to the Our Lady of Lourdes parish outreach center.

SCHOOL NEWS

A longstanding holiday tradition continued at Seaford Manor Elementary School on Dec. 12, with kindergartners coming together to hear one of their favorite winter stories, The Polar Express. The youngsters followed train tracks down the hall to a classroom that would be their train car for the journey.

Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders lined the hallway to greet them, perhaps reminiscing about their own Polar Express day years

ALL ABOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS AT SEAFORD MANOR

ago. Principal Debra Emmerich played the part of the conductor, punching tickets as the kindergartners arrived in their pajamas.

Once the youngsters were settled into their train car, Emmerich and Assistant Principal Mary Ellen Kakalos read the story aloud. Near the end, all of the children were gifted a bell, just like the sleigh bell in the story that serves as a symbol of faith.

–Submitted by the Seaford School District

All of the kindergartners were gifted a sleigh bell, just like the one in the book.

Seaford Manor Elementary School Principal Debra Emmerich and Assistant Principal Mary-Ellen Kakalos read The Polar Express to kindergartners on Dec. 12 as part of an annual holiday tradition. (Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District)

Students had their tickets ready to board.

Kindergartners followed the tracks down the hall to the classroom that served as their train car.

Dalers Deck The Halls: Farmingdale Hosts Holiday Breakfast

Farmingdale families took a much-needed break from shopping and wrapping to enjoy a festive morning of food, fun and holiday spirit. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Farmingdale High School hosted its annual Holiday Breakfast. It featured volunteers from the PTA, Farmingdale High School theatre students, JV cheerleaders, Varsity girls lacrosse, the Caroling Choir and select members of the Chamber Orchestra. Farmingdale Board of Education members and school administration were also on hand to assist with the festivities. Deck the Halls featured a full hot breakfast, live DJ, games, crafts, letters to Santa, raffles and hot chocolate, with characters from Frozen and Polar Express. Mr. and Mrs. Claus even stopped by to take pictures and read stories.

Visit www.farmingdaleschools. org for more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District. Also like the district Facebook page @ FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict.

JV Cheer and Varsity Lacrosse served as Santa’s helpers. (Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

Farmingdale High School’s Caroling Choir Mr. and Mrs. Claus meet some happy Dalers.

Smiling is their favorite.

Guests strike a pose after decorating ornaments. Greetings from Arendelle.

Young Dalers try to cheer up the Grinch.

—Submitted by the Farmingdale School District

CHAMBER NEWS

Levittown Chamber Of Commerce Small Businessperson Of The Year

Christine Sweeney was recently honored at the 37th Annual Small Businessperson Breakfast and Legislative Breakfast at the Crest Hollow Country Club.

Sweeney is the branch manager/ Director of the Webster Bank Levittown Banking Center. She has been a member of the chamber for several years and serves as the 1st Vice President of the chamber, where she contributes her many talents.

She has extensive experience in branch management and is skilled at providing clients with banking solutions. Her greatest passion is helping clients with financial guidance throughout every life stage. Another passion is networking, engaging, sharing information, contacts and experiences.

Sweeney’s many interests include travel, going to the theater, spending time with friends and, most importantly, spending time with her family.

Sweeney is the daughter of Irish immigrants Edward and Bridget Sweeney. She has adopted their philosophies of faith, family, disciplined work ethic and giving back.

She believes in participating in her community. This participation includes the Levittown Chamber of Commerce, Levittown Lions, Long Island Center for Independent Living (LICIL) and Backyard Players and Friends. Her contributions to these organizations vary, but they all provide services to those in Levittown and the surrounding communities.

–Submitted by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce

Levittown Chamber of Commerce Small Businessperson of the Year Chris Sweeney (Submitted by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce)

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GLEN COVE:

Shooting At Glen Cove Mansion

Glen Cove Mansion temporarily lost its liquor license in July, following a July 10 shooting there that injured three.

The New York State Liquor Authority reported that the “Big Fendi Birthday Celebration” was held in violation of express directions from the town of Glen Cove, which advised the Glen Cove Mansion on July 7, 2022 that its event permit had been disapproved. “Ignoring that direction and the absence of a permit, the hotel allowed a promoter to host a pool party at the mansion with approximately 150-200 patrons,” the New York State Liquor Authority reported. “Shortly after 5 p.m. a fight erupted inside the premises involving 10 to 12 patrons. There was gunfire and three persons were shot, including a security guard attempting to intervene.”

“Police responding to the premises encountered a chaotic and dangerous scene, with patrons pushing and running to exit the establishment while employees attempted to mop up blood from the crime scene,” the report continued.

Reported by Patch, two weeks after The Mansion had its liquor license pulled — the venue announced it has reached an agreement with the state. As part of the agreement, The Mansion can have its liquor license back if it pays a $50,000 fine and complies with restrictions set forth by the SLA.

SYOSSET:

Street Named After Late Hero Reporter

On Nov. 12, local legislatures, members of the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, Syosset High School senior Sabrina Guo and the sister of the late war reporter Marie Colvin, Cat Colvin, gathered with fellow community members in downtown Oyster Bay for a street renaming ceremony.

Marie Colvin was born in Astoria and was raised in Oyster Bay. According to the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, in a career spanning more than 30 years, Colvin reported from the front lines of war zones around the world and was renowned for her bravery, tenacity, skills and compassion. Colvin, working for The Sunday Times of London, was one of the few Western journalists inside Syria. On Feb. 22, 2012, she was killed at the makeshift media center where she and several other journalists were staying when it was bombed by Syrian rocket fire.

Oyster Bay Cove resident Guo spearheaded the street re-naming. “Marie Colvin Way” can now be found on West Main Nassau

County Legislator Josh Lafazan heard Guo’s request for the street re-naming, so he filed legislation to enshrine Colvin’s legacy in the heart of downtown Oyster Bay in July. The Nassau Legislature unanimously approved the proposal on Sept. 19th.

MANHASSET:

Lighthouse In Critical Need Of Repair

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse has been in poor condition and has needed repairs for many years. As an important landmark and part of Great Neck’s history, the restoration of this lighthouse is a concern for many involved parties and residents.

Since the Town of North Hempstead gained stewardship of the lighthouse 14 years ago, not much has been done to restore or maintain it. “In the 14 years [that the town has had stewardship over the lighthouse], the building has been deteriorating,” said Marc Katz, Vice President of the Great Neck Historical Society. “The outside is fairly firm, but the inside is not; plaster is falling, and it’s not holding up well in the weather.” Katz and the Historical Society are in the process of planning a meeting with the Great Neck Park District and the Town of North Hempstead to discuss finishing the dock and the next steps toward stabilization.

PORT WASHINGTON:

Our Country Honors a Brave Long Island Resident

During a special ceremony held at the White House on July 7, President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc, for becoming the first American to receive an approved Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and her continued advocacy for public health equity.

At 18 years old, Dr. Lindsay immigrated to Queens, NY, from Jamaica to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She now lives in Port Washington and has more than 27 years of nursing experience, most of which in critical care.

“During the height of the pandemic, Dr. Lindsay poured her heart into helping

patients and keeping her fellow nurses safe. And when the time came, she was the first American to become fully vaccinated outside of clinical trials,” President Biden said.

On Dec. 14, 2020, the world watched as Dr. Lindsay made history and received the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer vaccine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ-MC).

“I am beyond thankful to President Biden for recognizing that momentous day and my continued efforts to end vaccine hesitancy and promote health care for everyone, no matter where you live, who you are, or the color of your skin,” said Dr. Lindsay.

North Shore Express Trains Have Been Saved

On Sept. 28, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) joined Long Island Rail Road Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi for a press conference at the Port Washington LIRR Station. They announced that LIRR officials have heard the concerns of the community and are abandoning plans to eliminate express train service to Penn Station on the Port Washington Branch of the LIRR.

Months ago the LIRR released its draft schedules showing train service to Grand Central after the East Side Access Project is complete. Elected officials and commuters were unhappy with the proposed changes to the Port Washington branch, affecting commuters across the North Shore. The changes included increased commute time and the elimination of peak-hour express train services.

Senator Kaplan and Assemblywoman Sillitti held “Save Our Express Trains” press conferences and public hearings. Their outreach efforts engaged over 3,100 community members to fill out a survey and the results were shared with MTA leadership. The town of North Hempstead’s elected officials, various village mayors and many residents supported the movement, and after months of fighting their voices were heard.

“I am pleased that our service planners were able to find ways to create express service within the envelope of existing train and track capacity constraints,” said LIRR Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Rinaldi.

LONG ISLAND: Ripples Of Neo-Nazi Hate

Over the summer, several major news incidents surrounding a central theme of hate drew focus to the region.

Dozens of anti-semitic fliers were distributed in three Nassau communities that have also been spotted in multiple states, calling the Biden Administration or abortion or Disney or Covid “[in] every single aspect [Jewish].” Ones found in Oceanside and Rockville Centre included headshots of high-ranking Biden administration or military members, labelling them as Jewish and/ or (in bright letters) transgender people.

Four days later, a pride flag was targeted at Oceanside Lutheran Church, where one had also previously been stolen. The church’s pride flag, meant to show welcome to all, was then targeted twice in one day last month. News 12 Brooklyn reported: “At around noon [on July 26], one person tried to pull a pride flag down - but couldn’t - instead, left the flag with a tear in its side. At around 7:30 p.m., someone else came and was able to steal the flag.” The same day, Rolling Stone broke a story that drew international attention, relating to the June arrest of former U.S. Marine Matthew Belanger, 25, of Selden, who’s been under federal investigation for more than a year. Court documents revealed that Belanger, who was charged with illegally obtaining two rifles in Port Jefferson with help from an unnamed New York police officer, had previously been planning to attack and then alternately burn down an unnamed Long Island synagogue, and to commit and promote mass acts of sexual and reproductive violence.

WESTBURY:

Village Of Westbury 90th Anniversary

The Village of Westbury turned 90 this year, and residents and visitors alike explored the area’s history in November through a series of cultural and educational events.

Westbury Arts and the Westbury Historical Society joined forces for a special exhibit marking the Village of Westbury’s 90th anniversary, featuring an extensive collection of photos, maps, and memorabilia.

Locations that hosted the exhibit include: Westbury Memorial Library, 445 Jefferson Street, with selections from the Westbury Historical Society; the Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, where residents shared their family photos of a bygone era; and Westbury Arts Gallery, 255 Schenck Avenue, where the theme of the materials on display was “change.”

Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc,was honored at a special ceremony held at the White House where President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Courtesy of Northwell Health) The Port Washington LIRR Station. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

‘The Next Chapter’

An independent bookstore has opened in the spirit of Huntington’s Book Revue

JULIE PRISCO

The Next Chapter, one of Long Island’s largest independent bookstores, is now open. Huntington’s Book Revue closed its doors in September 2021. Book lovers around Long Island were sad to see the store close after 44 years in business. The bookstore was located in the heart of Huntington Village and was a spot for people to unwind with coffee and a good book or meet friends to splurge on their favorite magazines.

A dedicated employee and manager of the Book Revue, Mallory Braun heard the community’s wishes to bring the store back and worked hard over the past year to make it happen. Book Revue owner Richard Klein supported Braun’s endeavor and has been helping her along the way.

The reincarnated vision of the Book Revue is called The Next Chapter and is located at 204 New York Ave. in Huntington.

“I wanted to get this going, and I knew it was something the community wanted,” Braun said. “And I thought it would be a good opportunity for myself because I had been intending on working in rare books as my career, so it all made sense.”

Shortly after its closing, Braun began working on building a staff and preparing book pop-ups throughout Huntington and Long Island. Braun started with two people, her brother Nolan and her friend Joe. While Book Revue owner Klein isn’t staff, “he’s been here the whole time and helps a lot,” Braun said.

In the late winter of 2022, The Next Chapter brought boxes and boxes of books around the island and set up little book markets at places like Huntington’s Main Street Nursery, Farmingdale’s Flux Coffee, and Glen Cove’s Southdown Coffee.

“I didn’t have staff at first, and I couldn’t do it by myself,” said Bruan. “I was setting up the business, thinking about how I wanted to do things, and planning all the logistical things. I started hiring people in early spring [of 2022].”

“We started out just doing used books, and we learned a lot from doing the pop-ups so often,” said Braun. “The pop-ups were very labor intensive because you had to put books in the right sections and spend a lot of time on set up to only be at that location for such a short amount of time.”

Toward the end of the pop-up sales, Braun and her staff had mastered the setup and breakdown. They brought the remaining books to sell in boxes and would line them up on tables for people to browse and purchase.

“A lot of people were coming to the popups and it was great,” Braun said. “It was a way for us to build momentum, tell people what was going on and make some money. I had a staff at that point, and we were accepting donations, picking up books from people and moving warehouses multiple times.”

The Next Chapter’s staff consists of new hires and some familiar faces from the Book Revue. The pop-ups helped generate lots of funds for The Next Chapter’s new location, in addition to a Kickstarter, where many people from the book community could donate.

“It was wonderful,” Braun said. “Lots of people are very generous, excited and helpful. It was nice to see such amazing support.”

In mid-summer, The Next Chapter announced they had found their new location. The new store is a large building on New York

Avenue located near the popular coffee shop Stella Blue, Six Harbors Brewing Company and Heckscher Park.

“The Book Revue was basically in the center of town and I clocked how long it would take to get from there to this new location, and it’s a five-minute walk,” Braun wqie. The Next Chapter has free street parking and a spacious parking lot with about 20 spots for visitors and shoppers.

The new space is freshly painted and has an updated ceiling. Bookshelves have been installed along the walls and free-standing bookshelves are spread out throughout different sections of the store. Tables are set up with staff picks, discounted books and new releases.

“We’re obviously still building the business, so as people find out about us, things

will get even better here,” Braun wqie.

While the majority of the store is open and set up for shoppers, a back section is still being put together and organized to have even more space for a kids’ section.

The Next Chapter staff and shoppers look forward to having author events hosted at the shop.

“We’re looking to have events soon,” said Braun. “In order to have some big-name authors come here, you have to prove to the publisher you can sell the books. So if people are interested in reading a new book, they should purchase all the new books they want from us. Then we can show that data to publishers to prove it is worth it for authors to be sent to our store.”

The Next Chapter has its store organized and ready for shoppers to browse all the sections from memoirs, history, religion, young adult, children and romance to graphic novels, science fiction, horror, fantasy and more. While browsing the store, shoppers can find areas containing rare books and beautifully bound first-edition novels, poem collections and short story compilations. The store offers gifts for any book lover, such as colored pens for annotating and trendy notebooks. Other non-book items available include records, tarot cards and zipper pouches.

The bookshop is actively receiving donated books and stocking the store with new releases and everyone’s favorite classics. Currently, the shop is working on getting titles from the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2022 list.

Visit www.thenextchapterli.com or follow the shop on Instagram @thenextchapterli to be updated on The Next Chapter’s progress.

The Next Chapter storefront located in Huntington. (Photo from The Next Chapter website)

Staff picks and children’s section. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

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A Year Of Comic Book Movies

This year was a big year for comic book movie releases. Many of these film releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marvel and DC released great movies featuring beloved superheroes such as Black Panther and Batman. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is well established, starting its award-winning movie universe with Iron Man, released in 2008. The MCU has released 30 movies and multiple TV shows that intertwine with their movie timeline. While the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hasn’t quite got its universe timeline and character casting locked in yet, they have produced some incredible movies that have fans excited for the future of the DCEU.

Below are this year’s most anticipated comic book movies:

The Batman

Released: March 4, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $770,836,163

Over the past few decades, we have seen numerous actors take on the role of Batman. From Michael Keaton, George Clooney and Val Kilmer to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck, many A-List celebrities have played the iconic role. This year, we saw Robert Pattinson step into the role of Batman.

The Batman movie explores Gotham’s underground corruption when a sadistic murderer goes on a killing spree and murders political figures and crime bosses. The Batman introduces vital roles such as Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle (also known as Catwoman), Andy Serkis as Alfred, Paul Dano as Riddler and Colin Farrell as Penguin.

Unlike previous womanizer portrayals, Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne was grunge, moody and a recluse. Batman fans raved about this portrayal, as it was unique and new to most depictions of Batman. The movie was set in a gloomy atmosphere with an equally grim soundtrack featuring Nirvana’s “Something in the Way. “

While the film showcased Batman’s cool tech, like the classic Batmobile and contact lenses capable of recording video and audio, fans were enamored with the comic book-like storytelling. The movie follows a dynamic story of Batman’s struggles with himself while dealing with the twists and

turns of an investigation.

The Batman was adored by fans worldwide. This movie helped put the DCEU back on the map after their other widely criticized films. Batman and DC lovers hope the DCEU can continue its comeback.

Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness

Released: May 6, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $955,775,804

After the 2021 release of Spiderman: No

Way Home, fans were excited to dive deeper into Marvel’s multiverse plans with Doctor Strange. Fans got to see characters they already know and love, like Doctor Steven Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Wong (Benedict Wong) and Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olson).

The movie introduces us to America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a young girl whose power is to travel the multiverse. Throughout the film, Doctor Strange sets out on a journey to protect America from the Scarlet Witch, who is on the hunt to steal America’s powers for herself.

The movie is vividly colorful as Doctor Strange and America travel through different universes. But when the film focuses on the Scarlet Witch, we get a dark glimpse into Wanda’s struggles since the end of her TV show, WandaVision

While exploring the multiverse, Doctor Strange and America come across a universe where the Illuminati exists. In this universe, fans were thrilled to see some of their favorite comic book characters, such as Reed Richards (John Krasinski) and Professor X (Patrick Stewart). Seeing these characters brought into the MCU for this movie has given fans hope for future projects.

see COMIC BOOK FILMS on page 10A

The Batman (Photo from IMBD)

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Doctor Stange: Multiverse of Madness had the same playful banter we expect from the MCU, with a surprising addition of horror elements. The movie left fans questioning the Scarlet Witch’s future and excited for the next Doctor Strange film, where we can expect to see another infamous comic book character introduced into the MCU.

Thor: Love and Thunder Release: July 8, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $760,928,081

Thor: Love and Thunder was the fourth Thor film in the MCU. After the third Thor movie, Thor: Ragnarok, fans were thrilled to see director Taika Waititi continue his take on Thor as fun-loving and bright. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is summoned to face the threat of Gorr, the God Butcher (Christian Bale). While we already know Thor’s old flame, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), we see her in this movie as Mighty Thor. But now, Foster is hiding a secret that she is dealing with terminal cancer. Thor gets his friends, King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Takia Waititi) and Mighty Thor, to join him on a quest to find Gorr and eliminate him.

We are introduced to Zeus (Russell Crowe). We don’t see much of him in the film, but fans expect him to come back in future films.

The film explores deep themes of finding happiness and love while dealing with grief, and we are still given quick-witted jokes and bold visuals that Waititi is

known for in his movies.

Black Adam

Released: Oct. 21, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $389,256,034

Black Adam introduced fans to the DCEU character Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson). The movie tells the origin story of Teth-Adam (Black Adam), who rises from a 5,000-year imprisonment and displays unrelenting god-like powers.

Black Adam was awoken from his slumber to be the savior of his country, but his powers drew the attention of the Justice Society of America (JSA). The JSA introduces us to new characters, including Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) and Atom

Smasher (Noah Centineo).

Throughout the film, Black Adam has a no-mercy attitude that the JSA cannot let slide. The film explores Black Adam as a morally gray character. In the end, Black Adam and the JSA end up putting their differences aside and working together to help save the country from a villain trying to destroy the world.

This film received many mixed reviews from fans and critics. While it didn’t live up to expectations after The Batman premiered earlier in the year, it wasn’t the worst of DC’s films.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Release: Nov. 11, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $769,920,219

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the first MCU film featuring Black Panther after Chadwick Boseman’s (Black Panther) death in 2020. This highly anticipated film answered many questions about the future of the Black Panther character.

The movie handled the death of King T’Challa (Black Panther) in a gracious and honorable way. There was no use of creepy CGI to bring Chadwich Boseman back for a scene. Instead, they showed a beautiful and emotional funeral for the fallen King.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever deals with a vulnerable Wakanda after the death of its king, in which Wakanda must fight to save itself. As tensions rise with foreign countries and an underwater civilization threatens Wakanda, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Okoye (Danai Guria) have to get help and prove their country’s strength.

The film introduces Namor (Tenoch Huerta) as the leader of the underwater civilization, Talokan, and Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as Ironheart. Fans are excited to see what the MCU has in store for both characters.

Throughout the movie, we see our favorite characters deal with grief, loss and generational trauma. Shuri perseveres and ends up becoming the new Black Panther for Wakanda.

The film features intriguing social and political commentary while showing the beautiful world of Wakanda and Talokan. This MCU movie was an emotional ride for fans as they said goodbye to one Black panther and hello to a new one.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Photo from IMBD)

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Environmental Round-up For 2022

Coyote Sightings-For many people, coyotes go along with windswept desert bluffs, cacti and sagebrush, or cartoon anvils and crafty roadrunners. Picturing them running along the tracks of the LIRR or picking garbage out of a dumpster is unfamiliar at best. But these opportunistic animals, though still rare, have been established on Long Island for at least the last seven years.

In terms of population, western Nassau County has approximately 13 individuals, with three to four in the Manhasset group. The male who was sighted recently is most likely the male from the breeding pair of that group. Other coyotes have been spotted in Searingtown, Great Neck, Oyster Bay, Roslyn and Port Washington. Some of these animals are transitive, where they spend a little time in an area before moving on. In general, though, coyotes are social animals that live in both family bands and looser groups of unrelated individuals in a particular territory.

Native Plants- Redoing your yard with native plants can be overwhelming, and it can be strange to be the first person on the block to replace your manicured lawn with a meadow of wildflowers, but there are resources out there to make the transition easier. Both the Long Island Native Plant Initiative and ReWild Long Island work with homeowners to establish native gardens.

Cliff Erosion-Coastal Technologies Corp, a local family company, collaborated with The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (SPPC) to demonstrate its new cliff stabilization and revitalization technology. A Manhasset father-son duo started Coastal Technologies Corp in 2021 with a mission to help erosion challenges facing coastal communities and habitats. Coastal Technologies Corp has created innovative products to combat coastal erosion and add coastal resilience. The Cliff Stabilization System products include devices that naturally build dunes and products that prevent beaches from being washed away in hurricanes and nor’easters.

Osprey Platform- A tall osprey perch and platform had once stood in the marsh surrounding the cul de sac at the end of Hoffstot Lane in Sands Point, but a storm took the structure down. A person who owns property in the cul de sac spread the word about the incident.

Jim Jones, a retired biology teacher who now works at Bethpage State Park, and is a member of the Osprey Protection Team at PSE&G Long Island, gathered a small group to put up a new osprey platform.

“We waited till the start of spring to bring the platform out,” said Jones. “It has to be at the right time in terms of low tide. On the day we brought the platform out, low tide was at 7 a.m. and we had good weather. It was a lot of fun and we got it done in about an hour.”

Climate Change- The Town of North Hempstead Board unanimously adopted a climate education and outreach plan to build widespread understanding about climate change and actions we can take to mitigate and adapt to our changing world. An active initiative of the plan is a community benchmark survey to assess fears, concerns, and priorities associated with climate change today. The town collaborated with faculty at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to develop the survey, which can be found on the town’s website and is accessible in multiple languages.

Water Quality- Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s estuaries in 2022. During the months of June through September, every major bay and estuary across Long Island was afflicted by fish kills, algal blooms and oxygen-starved, dead zones. Excessive delivery of nitrogen from onsite wastewater has been cited as the root cause of these disturbing events. Despite all of the gloomy news, there were some signs of hope in the data.

“In Long Island Sound, the dead zone in 2022 was nearly 100 square miles smaller than it was 20 years ago thanks to sewage treatment plants removing 60 percent more nitrogen and reducing the flow of nitrogen into the Sound proper”, said Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor of Stony Brook University. “This proves that reductions in nitrogen loading does improve water quality. It is likely that the fish kills in 2022 would have been far worse had these improvements not been made.”

A coyote spotted in Roslyn (Photo by the Wild Dog Foundation)

Soon the platforms will become a comfortable nest for ospreys to settle into. (Photo provided by Jim Jones)

Native plants provide habitat and sustenence to wildlife. (Photos by Peggy Maslow)

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G2D Group Brings WorkSmart To The Gold Coast

Anew collaborative shared workspace is making its debut in Port Washington in January 2023, ushering in a new era of the modern office. Developed by Long Island-based G2D Group, WorkSmart offers flexible office space and numerous amenities to optimize job performance, while empowering businesses to reach new heights.

The expansive space at WorkSmart is a catalyst for collaboration, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups to build stronger businesses. From large companies seeking a central hub to independent creative professionals looking to connect, WorkSmart can accommodate a team of any size. Flexible meeting areas equipped with state-of-theart technology are perfect for in-person,

virtual or hybrid meetings.

With its clean lines and modern sensibilities, the sleek design of the space creates a professional yet inviting environment for individuals; the stunning surroundings inspire productivity, therefore maximizing output on the job. Other vital resources and amenities include Wi-Fi, video conferencing abilities, private offices, printing, and scanning services, break areas and mail reception.

WorkSmart i s a dynamic place for bridging the gap between communities and companies, and giving employees the opportunity to report for work in a beautiful, safe environment. It will be located at 1 Channel Dr. in Port Washington.

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Fortunoff Celebrates Its Centennial

The department store’s first 50 years

BY ESTHER FORTUNOFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

As

I think back over my decades of experience in our family business, there is a lot to smile about. Sorting through tons of old photos, newspaper articles and advertisements, I fondly recall many rewarding experiences.

Because a centenary is such an incredible milestone, my family and I have searched out (and found) images that many in the third generation had never seen.

It all began in 1922 in Brooklyn, when my grandparents, Max and Clara Fortunoff, launched their business in the Roaring Twenties, a time of progress, industrialization and optimism.

Back then, Fortunoff was nothing more than a pushcart laden with pots and pans. The business expanded into a general store, specializing in kitchenware. Both family and business grew through the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, surviving first the Depression, then World War II. The store carried items that every home needed, and built a reputation for good quality and value pricing.

When World War II ended and the soldiers came home, more members of the Fortunoff family joined to meet the needs of a rapidly growing customer base.

The second generation, Marjorie, Lester and Alan, joined an experienced homegrown team that expanded the company’s one store in the East New York section of Brooklyn into a sprawling complex with eight stores in a two-block radius.

The stores stayed open late and catered to appreciative crowds of shoppers. The stores expanded their offerings to include kitchenware, towels, linens, curtains and curtain rods, lamps, furniture, silverware and china. Each additional product category demanded ever-increasing numbers of service personnel. Max and Clara, along with their diverse staff, welcomed the second generation and their spouses into the growing enterprise, and kept adding new products. My mother, Helene, with her husband, Alan, decided to try fine jewelry, and it became a legendary department.

The Fortunoff family also felt it important to give back to the community, offering jobs for high schoolers from the neighborhood, some of whom ended up staying with the company for more than 50 years.

The full history of the Brooklyn stores has been told before, but here are a couple of my favorite photos, showing my mother Helene’s first jewelry counter and my father Alan at the cash register in 1957.

In the 1960s, the family chose to follow many of our customers to the suburbs of Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester.

Over the next 50 years, Fortunoff opened a half-dozen new stores in the tri-state area.

We found a great location for a department store in Westbury, adjacent to

Roosevelt Raceway. This was the realization of a dream to put the various Brooklyn shops under one roof. The Westbury store opening was a high watermark for the family as well as our tens of thousands of customers.

They built a 150,000-square-foot

superstore across the parking lot from Ohrbach’s, one of the country’s most popular department stores at the time. Many of our employees from Brooklyn followed the business to Long Island. Fortunoff became a true American success story, fully stocked with china, crystal, pots and pans, silverware, gifts, lamps, jewelry, unique items from all over the world—and even gourmet foods. In addition to quality products and great values, the Westbury store featured a well-trained staff of primarily women to help with merchandise choices and gift wrapping. As news of the store grew, the turnout was amazing. Customers jammed

the aisles, sometimes three deep, with shoppers marveling at the many showcases full of new and exciting selections.

My mother and her team created a gigantic jewelry department set up quite differently from other jewelry stores at that time. To be as close as possible to her customers, my mother had her office right off the sales floor with a staff of women she personally trained.

Alan and Helene traveled the world to source unusual designs from undiscovered designers, an unusual thing for a woman to do back then. To support the overwhelming success of the Westbury location on Long

Island, the jewelry and silver businesses created a strong executive team behind the scenes as well as at the counter and on the sales floor.

My parents had always dreamed of a more cosmopolitan upscale location and, in 1969, they opened a boutique on 57th Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The move to Manhattan made the Fortunoff hallmark combination of best products at everyday low prices available to city dwellers, businesspeople, tourists and visitors from around the country and the world.

The store on 57th Street was a typical city structure—very narrow, with several floors of merchandise. Jewelry was on the ground level and watches and flatware were above. My mom and dad added antique jewelry and antique silver, which they sourced from England. I worked as a teenager on weekends and the city life was certainly exciting. We were across the street from the imposing and impressive structure, “The First Women’s Bank.”

I went off to college out west, while our growing family was enjoying the success that came with hard work and the “right stuff.” Since my mother was from New Jersey and knew the area, and since many of the old Brooklyn customers had moved there, my parents began the process of looking for a location and found a brand new mall being built, which was opened on 1974, called Paramus Park, in Bergen County.

Fortunoff was the “third anchor” in the new center, which included A&S and JC Penny. Our store was a fabulous, modern, spacious 15,000 square-feet with showcase

after showcase of fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, costume jewelry, watches, flatware (the largest selection in the U.S.), silver tea services and picture frames. An innovative feature was our watchmakers and jewelers, positioned behind a large glass partition and visible to our customers while they worked. The watch and jewelry service center in Paramus was bustling and the place where I later learned so much about the jewelry business. We had a sit-down diamond area and a large selection of jewelry and watches at every price point.

I flew in from college for the Paramus Park opening. It was very exciting. In fact, each store opening was like an extended family reunion, with Fortunoff family members from the first and second generations (my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles), and as many of the cousins as were old enough to attend and help cut the ribbon. We always invited employees from all the areas of the company, along with friends and suppliers, to join us for these special events, too.

The key staffers hired in Paramus became the backbone of subsequent New Jersey store locations, including Wayne and Woodbridge. Fortunoff became an iconic business unlike any other in the country, mentioned on popular TV shows, featured in newspapers and magazines, and studied in business schools. A true American success story.

Visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com to read the second chapter of Esther Fortunoff’s blog.

Visit www.longislandweekly.com to find out what else Esther told us about the iconic store and its legacy.

Clockwise from top:

Lester and Alan (1940); Helene Fortunoff at the jewlery counter, 1957.

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the Nassau County Museum held its elegant preview party for

Big Picture,” its new star-studded photography show, a glittering cast of artists, collectors, high-level members and the media were the first to see the art. Among the guests were trustee Harvey Manes, prominent collectors Wendy and Gary Davis, Michele and Bruce Clark, Cary Goldinger and artists Pam Waldroup and Jessica Tan Gudnasson, who was once a top model and now is on the other side of the camera. The exhibition features every great name in photography from Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange to Man Ray and a famous shot by Robert Capa of D-day. It runs until March 5 and any fan of photography will be sorry to miss it.

From left: Gary and Ellen Davis, Museum Director Charles Riley and Cary Goldinger (Photos by Tab Hauser)

Pam Waldroup with her photographs of the Nassau County Museum of Art staircase

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Long Island Weekly: A Year In Celebrity Interviews

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Over the years, Long Island Weekly has managed to corral numerous celebrities from the worlds of music, television, film and publishing for some intriguing conversations. The year 2022 was no different. Here are some of the highlights.

Stanley Nelson

Even though director Stanley Nelson’s Attica lost Best Documentary Oscar to heavily favored Summer of Soul, his most recent project was less about racking up awards and more about raising awareness. “I think we’re still dealing with the same struggles—law enforcement, decency and humanity and people wanting to be treated like human beings,” Nelson said. “Hopefully, a bunch of things are coalescing at the same time and for a tiny bit of that, it’s the film Attica making people start to rethink the prison system. As filmmakers, we try to keep insight as to what our real goals are and what they are here is making sure we have as many people as possible see the film. The awards nods are all great, but in the final analysis, that will push more people to recognize and see the film and that’s what we really want.”

Keb’ Mo’

The blues might be a strange place to associate with Compton, a Los Angeles neighborhood more associated with hip-hop acts like N.W.A., but it’s where much-loved American artist Keb’ Mo’ (born Kevin Moore) calls home. In speaking with Long Island Weekly , he shared what his community was like growing up. ““At the time, Compton was middle-class people trying to get their kids through college. A lot of the men had good jobs at the Douglas Aircraft Company and Lockheed. They were machinists and had health plans. My mom was a hairdresser with a shop. There were a lot of businesses because people had jobs in that area. Kids were doing alright.”

The year 2023 will see Buddy Guy embarking on a farewell tour, a well-earned respite for this blues icon who turns 87 on July 30 of next year. The subject of a pair of recent documentaries, 2021’s Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away and this year’s, The Torch, Guy is a faithful torchbearer for a genre that’s lost a number of its cornerstone trailblazers in recent years, including B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Otis Rush. “The way they treat the blues now, you don’t hear it on your big radio stations anymore,” he remarked. “Your big AM/FM stations don’t play blues hardly anymore. So whatever little I can do to help keep blues alive, I’m open for it.”

Joan Osborne

One of the side benefits of the pandemic was that the existential pause button that got pressed allowed people to do some otherwise neglected house cleaning. A nesting project of this description allowed Joan Osborne to fortuitously unearth a box of previously unreleased performances dating back to the ‘80s that allowed her to release this year’s 13-track Radio Waves “Most of my life’s work has disappeared without a trace,” she said. “I’ve made 10+ studio albums, but the vast majority of the songs I’ve sung hundreds and thousands of times over decades of touring across the globe, has never been recorded. I found all of this stuff and normally, if I was in my busy pattern, I might have looked at it, taped the box up again, shoved it back in the closet and not given it a second thought. Because I had the time, I was able to listen through a lot of this stuff and give it the attention it deserved.”

Héctor Elizondo

Consummate character actor Héctor Elizondo has been plying his trade for nearly 60 years, appearing on stage and racking up roughly 157 credits in film and on television. And while the 85-year-old thespian saw his latest project, the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom B Positive, get canceled after two seasons back in May, the Manhattan native appreciated the chance to still practice his craft. “I love the environment because

seniors are very rarely highlighted in their life,” he explained. “The life of a senior isn’t as valued as much and this is of course a culture that genuflects at the altar of youth, but not at the altar of experiences and a life well-lived. These are the people who raised the children, paid the taxes, fought the wars and have been the good citizens. Too many are forgotten at a time in their life when they are still very useful.”

Steve Vai

Convalescing off shoulder surgery and eager to hit the road coming out of the pandemic, Carle Place native Steve Vai has a new record called Inviolate. He shared that nothing delights him more than coming back to Long Island. “It’s always a hoot [coming back],” he said. “It’s a little bit of a push because there are a lot of people to see in a short period of time. But I cut my teeth on Long Island in high

school playing all the bar circuits in the ‘70s. Whenever I’m on Long Island, it’s the feeling you get when you’re on what feels like your home turf. I’ve been living in California for 42 years, it feels like home, but it feels like a second home whenever I set foot in New York. And they’re so vastly different that when you’re on your home turf that’s 3,000 miles away, you’re there. You’re in the environment.”

Joe Satriani

This year may have seen the release of Joe Satriani’s latest recorded effort, The Elephants of Mars, but it also allowed him to return to an early love–painting.

“I wound up with this new career as an artist that just sort of fell into my lap,” Satriani explained. “The two really seem to help each other out—the painting and the recording. I recently flew out to Gatlinburg, TN, a beautiful little town in the Smoky Mountains. I did an art show and a private musical performance for the patrons that was at the [Gaitlinburg] Convention Center. It was such a crazy thing to do, especially after years of pandemic. Just to be able to play guitars I’ve painted for people that bought them and see all my canvas work in one big room—it’s great.”

Jimmy Smits

For Brooklyn native, the major role he plays in the CBS crime procedural East New York is a sort of homecoming for him.

“[With this show], the stars felt like they aligned in regards to what’s happening with law enforcement and what’s been happening in New York along with women empowerment and having a character who is really a strong voice. We’ve come up with this ensemble of actors that is really tight and wonderful, but the characters are really compelling, unique and they each have their own spin on [the storylines]. It felt like something I really wanted to be a part of. And also for my old neighborhood—to kind of give props to it and give back in a way.”

Steve Vai (Photo by Larry DiMarzio)

Buddy Guy (Photo courtesy of PBS)

Jimmy Smits as Assistant Chief John Suarez

Joan Osborne (Photo by Greg2600/CC BY-SA 2.0)

OF THE MONTH

Garden City High School senior Stevie Finnell is known for his prowess in multiple sports, and will head into his final high school semester, and later on to Duke University, with some big accomplishments under his belt.

This fall, the Trojans’ varsity running back helped lead his team to a 12-0 season (filling out a 30-game winning streak) that included the Trojans’ seventh straight Nassau-wide title and an especially triumphant Long Island

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In the late November final at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, Finnell scored all four touchdowns for Garden City for a 28-0 win. He also gained 346 yards on 17 carries, the second most yardage ever gained in a Long Island Championships game. Garden City coach Dave Ettinger told Roger Rubin for Newsday, “In that Long Island championship, we were struggling on offense [by] turning the ball over and he just took that game over.”

In December, Finell was honored as Nassau County’s most outstanding player as the 81st recipient of the Thorp Award at the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association banquet.

Eduardo Ramirez wrote for GardenCityAthletics.com, “Stevie had standout performances on both sides of the ball all season, but it was his elevated play in the post-season that separated him from all others.”

Of course, the 6’2” 195-pound star athlete didn’t just make his mark in football. Finell is rated as a four star midfielder by Inside

Lacrosse, and has accepted a scholarship to Duke this year after previously committing to Syracuse University in 2021.

Finnell with his Thorp Award.

(Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

Stevie Finnell, center, with his parents during an NCAA sighing ceremony in November 2022.

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Chicken Chat: The Straight Yolk On Backyard Birds

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The number of people keeping backyard chickens has exploded in the last few years. The pandemic only served to accelerate this trend, since people were stuck at home and encouraged to find outdoor activities. Watching your personal flock is a relaxing way to take your mind off the chaos of the outside world, and they are a pet with benefits: delicious, fresh eggs.

Observing chickens is a relaxing, mesmerizing way to spend time. People are often surprised by how gregarious and curious chickens can be. Each bird has its own personality. Some are very interested in people, to the point that you can teach them to come when called. They will eat out of your hand and jump up into your lap for pets. Others are more cautious. Some chickens are sneaky and will find an out of the way place to hide and lay their eggs, ignoring the nest box completely. Interacting with your chicks on a daily basis when they are still small can help them grow accustomed to people and being handled, but some hens are just unfriendly.

Pet chickens can be a great hobby, but they are by no means low maintenance. Like all animals, they need constant access

to food and water, shelter, and a place to get out and exercise. Chickens will fight, especially if they don’t have enough space. They don’t call it a ‘pecking order’ for no reason. Their enclosure also needs to be secure from predators. Raccoons, opossums, foxes and hawks are all a threat to your flock. Sturdy doors on all entrances and a roof for your pen are a must. Burying the wire for your pen will also help.

Keep in mind that most vets will not treat chickens, so you’ll need to handle medical issues yourself. This can range from a foot infection to mites to end of life care.

Another reality to come to terms with: keeping chickens attracts rodents. Metal food containers and a treadle feeder can help mitigate this issue. Rodents will chew through plastic, so metal is a must. The treadle feeder minimizes both access and spillage. The platform that opens the feed trough is set to a chicken’s weight, so when the chicken steps on it they can feed, but a rat is too light.

You will also need to deal with their poop. Chickens poop 24 hours a day, even while they sleep. This amounts to some serious manure. This accumulation can smell, and if you free range your birds it will be everywhere in your yard. Most coops will need the bedding changed once a month and a deep clean at least twice a year,

usually in spring and fall.

Chickens can live ten years, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Egg laying falls off significantly as they age, with the first two years being the most productive. You can increase the size of your flock by twos over time but integrating new birds can be difficult.

It’s important to know the rules for your town before spending money. Plenty of places forbid chickens altogether. Others limit the number of birds and the size of your set up. There are often bans on roosters because they are noisy and can be aggressive. So what if you are moving, your hens stopped laying, or the upkeep is overwhelming? What if your batch of six chicks ends up as five hens and rooster? Or maybe you’ve run afoul of the town and have to rehome your flock. If you purchased from a private party, you can try reaching out to see if they will take back your birds. You can contact local chicken groups on social media. There

REGIONAL RESOURCES

North Fork Chicken Rescue Jamesport nofochickenrescue@ gmail.com

Long Island Zoological Society and Animal Farm Petting Zoo Manorville 631-878-1785 info@afpz.org

are also a few chicken rescues on Long Island that may take in surrendered chickens or help owners find new caretakers for their birds.

Most importantly, it is a crime

to abandon any domesticated animal. Leaving your chickens in a park or patch of woods will only result in a very short, scary time for those birds and could result in charges.

A selfie of the author with her current favorite chicken, Speck. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

HOMES

Recently Sold

Nestled on top of a quiet hill in the heart of Mill Neck, this home at 317 Mill Hill Rd. sold on Nov. 19 for $12,000,000. This newly built French Country estate was designed by Michael Jay Wallin and constructed by Qualico Contracting Corporation. On more than 17 pristine acres, this unprecedented residence is filled with natural light, has tall ceilings, custom millwork, antique wood beams and ornate limestone fireplace mantels. The gated grounds feature a saltwater pool and cabana, boxwood gardens, oversized slate patios, a walking trail and a nostalgic courtyard parking lot. The property also features a separate two-bedroom guest home with approved expansion plans. The home has seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

This custom-designed waterview ranch home at 934 The Concourse, within the private Mill Neck Estates homeowners association (HOA), sold on Nov. 23 for $790,000. This beautiful home is one of a 93-home community that offers private beach access and mooring rights. Swim, sail or kayak on the Mill Neck Creek beach. This rare find on a 115’ x 100’ lot has waterviews of Oyster Bay Harbor and Centre Island from multiple rooms. The layout consists of a oversized living room with a fireplace, a massive eat-in-kitchen and formal dining room combo. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large den with another fireplace. Other features include brand new windows and siding, gas heating, a generator, rear deck, an updated boiler and air conditioning. HOA fees are $217 per month.

HOME & DESIGN Winter Lawn Care Tips

Winter lawn care for a wide variety of turfgrasses slightly differs from that of spring, summer and fall. Your lawn is no longer in the active growing season.

Lawn care in the winter is still just as important as other seasonal maintenance practices as your winter care will greatly determine how well your lawn comes out of dormancy in the spring.

When grass is too short, it doesn’t offer as much protection for the base of the grass blades and allows frost to get into the growing areas of your lawn. Keeping this area as protected as possible with slightly taller grass creates a barrier-like protection for the grass blades and stolons.

Be careful not to mow your lawn if there’s a lot of moisture from snow or ice as this may damage the grass blades. Make sure the lawn is dry and only mow when temperatures are about 40 degrees.

Irrigation maintenance practices during the winter aren’t usually as important in areas that receive rain or snow. You will just need to water your lawn less than the active growing season.

Fertilization should generally take place during the active growing seasons such as the spring, summer and fall. There is really not a need to apply fertilizer once temperatures consistently drop below 40 degrees. It’s similar to giving someone a pill while they are sleeping—it won’t be as effective.

It’s best to prepare your lawn with the nutrients it needs to survive winter dormancy during the fall.

Keep an eye out for winter grass weeds. Applying an herbicide during the winter isn’t always effective since your lawn is dormant, which is why it’s best to apply products preventively in the fall.

Most pests are going to be inactive at this time since it’s so cold outside. Oftentimes insects and pests will burrow under objects in the lawn like lawn ornaments, toys that have been left out, weeds, rotted branches, etc.

A good way to keep them from overwintering in your lawn and causing damage in the spring again is by removing a lot of these objects from your lawn so that pests don’t have a place to take shelter from the cold.

Certain insects like grub worms, ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs and spiders are sometimes known to survive during the colder parts of the year if they have places to take shelter.

Written by Sod Solutions Content Strategist Valerie Smith

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

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be playing the long game this week, which allows you to be experimental. If what you try doesn’t work, you try something else until something clicks. is is the way of progress. Keep stepping up and stepping out. Ultimately, the success of an endeavor boils down to your persistent and varied e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). On the fence about trying something new? Just say yes. It’s better to be adventurous than keep doing something so similar to what you did a hundred times before that you won’t even remember it. Connect to as much life as you can connect, and see more of life rather than stay in the places you’ve already been.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll make excellent use of your words. You’ll think ahead about what you want to say to people, even in casual scenarios. You may go so far as to rehearse, knowing that in the moment you’re face-to-face, things might change. You’ll be versatile, quick on your feet, playing the “room” you’re given.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e usefulness and beauty of things isn’t a constant. You’ll update your taste. You’ll give another look to your personal environment. You’ll pare down your possessions and put some new items on your wish list. en you’ll do a similar process with your thoughts, with an emphasis on what’s pretty and helpful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your moods will be like steps, connected in an order. Whether you move fast or slow, you’ll move through a whole range on your way to other levels. To jump improbably to di erent emotional places would be odd. ere’s comfort and stability in allowing for incremental change and adjusting expectations accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many talents and roles in life, which will be re ected in the varied activities of the week. Expect stark juxtapositions that make you feel like a superhero or spy able to switch in an instant into a completely di erent person to handle the challenge or seize the opportunity at hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Forget about work for a minute and pretend the world is your playground. What then? You have charismatic power to wield. If so inclined, you could use it to mesmerize your subjects. Of course, the exercise is pointless if you don’t know what you want. Give some thought to your desires. What is it you’d like to try next?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In a culture trending toward isolation, it’s rare for anyone to have dozens of friends from di erent walks of life. But a diverse social life is the sort of rare thing worth striving for, especially given your adventurous drives. In each friendship, you’ll have a unique window to the world. You’ll add to your network this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Mark Twain suggested that “when you can’t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” But why wait for a lull? You’ll be complimented right and left this week, but they aren’t always the kind you most need to hear -- you’re the one most quali ed to give those, so do it. Be generous with yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). e question of how much to do for your friends and loved ones will arise. Too much can be as bad or worse than not enough. As every baker knows, it’s not just the ingredients but the amounts you deliver that matter. Good measuring can make the di erence between a rising cake and a messy op.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a sentimental attachment to the things that made you happy when you were small. Revisiting some of these old loves will be a source of comfort, whimsy and insight today. As you get older, you understand your younger self di erently. e better you know yourself, the easier it is to mold a happy life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When it’s fun, you dive in; when it’s hard, you solider on. is is your success secret: You anticipate change, especially in your own motivation levels and how you feel about the work. e bottom line is, if the result is important enough to you, you’ll keep moving forward until you make it happen.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is solar return brings you a visceral sense that the moment is upon you to do the thing you’ve been dreaming about. Whether it’s a vacation overseas, vehicle upgrade, cooking class or learning to shu e dance, you’ll stop waiting for the day when you have more money or more time, and you’ll jump in and make it happen. More highlights: creative satisfaction, love that takes your heart on a dizzying ride and a professional success that emboldens you to risk more and win more, too.

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A better line of play (which also fails in the actual case) would be to abandon further trump leads after two rounds and play the K-Q and another spade.

This method of play would succeed if East started with a doubleton spade — and it would not matter whether or not he had the missing trump. If he discarded, you could take the ace and safely ruff your fourth spade with dummy’s jack, while if he ruffed, you would play low and later be able to discard a heart from dummy on the ace of spades and eventually ruff a heart.

But a third and best approach is to lead a diamond to the ace at trick three, ruff a diamond, lead a spade to the queen, ruff another diamond, then lead a spade to the king and ruff dummy’s last diamond with your last trump.

You would then lead a heart to dummy’s king and draw West’s last trump with dummy’s jack, discarding your heart loser. After this, you’d collect the ace of spades and ace of hearts to finish with 12 tricks. Your only loser, by this line of play, would be a spade at the very end. All told, you’d score six

instead of the obvious five and so make the slam instead of going down one.

Weekly Sudoku

Three Day Miracle Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Oh most beautiful ower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech Thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me this necessity. (Make you Request) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. (repeat 3 times). Oh Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (repeat 3 times). Amen Thank you for your mercy to me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. CD

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BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V.

ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 SHERMAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 446: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BETHPAGE, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008612/2016. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236404-NOB/BETH

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the BETHPAGE FIRE DISTRICT, Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, New York, will hold its Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00pm with a Board meeting immediately following at the Fire District Office at Fire Headquarters,

LEGAL NOTICES

225 Broadway, Bethpage, New York 11714.

Board of Fire Commissioners Bethpage Fire District Dated: December 15, 2022

Attest: Mary Jo Bella District Secretary 12-21-2022-1T-# -236542NOB/BETH

FARMINGDALE

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

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

APPEAL NO. 23-8

FARMINGDALE

MARIE LYONS: (A) Variance to construct roofed over patio having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Diana Drive) than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing 4 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Eagle Ln. Diana Dr., a/k/a 23 Eagle Lane, Farmingdale, NY DECEMBER 26, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-21-2022-1T-#236275NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JANUARY

at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER

OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-9

HICKSVILLE

DAVE & ANILDA SINGH: (A) Variance to construct second story addition having less average front yard setback (Myers Avenue) and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 20 inch stone wall with 4 ft. high PVC fence atop exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 20-42 inch stone wall with 4 ft. high PVC fence atop exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Indiana Street) than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 18 inch stone wall with 4 ft. high PVC fence atop exceeding maximum height across front yard (Myers Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 69-359 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 11, 1969 and for Appeal No. 94-320 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 17, 1994.

SW/ cor. of Myers Ave. Indiana St., a/k/a 63 Myers Avenue, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-10

HICKSVILLE

RICARDO GONZALEZ:

(A) Variance to reconstruct a new dwelling having less average side/front yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing canopy abutting proposed cabana having less side/ front yard setback, exceeding maximum rear yard coverage, accessory coverage and building coverage of the principal building than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to convert existing garage to cabana without pool or beach access.

(D) Variance to erect 6 ft. high stockade fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard and within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

(E) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit behind proposed cabana exceeding maximum encroachment into side yard and having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of S. Fordham Rd. Belmart Rd., a/k/a 119 S. Fordham Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-406

HICKSVILLE

ML PROPERTIES: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-174 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 11, 2019. PAR-

CEL A

N/s/o W. Nicholai St., 219.84 ft. E/o Morgan St., a/k/a 218 W. Nicholai Street, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-407

HICKSVILLE

ML PROPERTIES: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-175 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 11, 2019. PARCEL B

N/s/o W. Nicholai St., 219.84 ft. E/o Morgan St., a/k/a W. Nicholai Street, Hicksville, NY

DECEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-21-2022-1T-#236276NOB/HIX

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that Sealed Proposals for the purchase of SODIUM CHLORIDE “SOLAR SALT” will be received by the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the DISTRICT at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, until 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00PM.

Plans, Specifications, Information to Bidders and Contract Forms may be obtained at the office of the DISTRICT.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, wave any informalities, and to accept such bid as, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

Towns of Oyster Bay Hempstead William Schuckmann, Chairman Nicholas J Brigandi, Treasurer Karl M. Schweitzer, Secretary Dated: Hicksville, New York December 14, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236500NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Amos Financial LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Diane G. Lau, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 33 Booth La, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 340, LOT: 5. Approximate amount of judgment $502,270.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #018506/2010. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there

are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-088280-F00 74095 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236145-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. CAZEVOVIA CREEK FUNDING I LLC, Pltf. vs. JOHN L. KALLAS JR., et al, Defts. Index #613333/18. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 19, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 93 Shelter Lane, Levittown, NY a/k/a District 5, Section 51, Block 108, Lot 31. Approx. amt. of judgment is $47,769.96 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “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, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. ALEXANDER E. SKLAVOS, Referee, BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 902, New York, NY. File No. 700888.165- #99925 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236297-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOHN L. KALLAS, JR. et al, Defts. Index #610217/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered September 28, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 51, Block 108, Lot 31. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. JOHN MARKS, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99947 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236284-NOB/LEV

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-02, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-02, Plaintiff, Against THERESA A. BOOKSTAVER A/K/A THERESA BOOKSTAVER, ROBERT M. BOOKSTAVER A/K/A ROBERT BOOKSTAVER, ET AL.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/13/2022, 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.

This Auction will be held rain or shine on 1/20/2023 at 2:30 PM , premises known as 63 1st Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in The Incorporated Village Of Massapequa Park, Town Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 48 Block 203 Lot 69

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $836,846.22 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 613974/2018

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

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

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

Lisa B. Singer, Esq., Referee. Leopold Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

Dated: 12/8/2022

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-7N, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Plaintiff AGAINST

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Nassau County Public Administrator, as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of William Ball a/k/a William C. Ball; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of

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Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 2, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 17 Windmill Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hickville, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0046 Block 00396-00 Lot 00026. Approximate amount of judgment $583,247.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000448/2016. 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.”

Russell Burman, 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: November 28, 2022 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236401-NOB/LEV

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX 600919/2022 FILED 11/16/2022

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Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action. Plaintiff’s principal place of business is c/o Celink, 3900 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan 48906.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1, Plaintiff, JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/ A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, WHO WAS BORN IN 1945 AND DIED ON AUGUST 26, 2020, A RESIDENT OF NASSAU COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 53 ANCHOR LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFEN-

DANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, TERRANCE HANCOCK A/K/A TERRANCE R. HANCOCK AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, SEAN HANCOCK AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, ROBERT HANCOCK AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, EDITH GUTHY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, KATHLEEN NAPLES AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, THOMAS J. HANCOCK JR.AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO THOMAS HANCOCK SR. A/K/A THOMAS HANCOCK A/K/A THOMAS J. HANCOCK, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SLOMINS INC., WEINBERG GROSS PERGAMENT LLP, ESTATE OF SHERMAN INDUSTRY INC., MARC A. PERGAMENT, ESQ., NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERS IN ANESTHESIA LLP, S.W. ANDERSON SALES CORP., PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME), NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL, HMS, INC, Defendants.

To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken

against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against real property located at 53 Anchor Lane, Levittown, New York 11756. You are named as a party defendant herein because you may have an interest in the premises.

McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747. 631-812-4084. 855-845-2584 facsimile HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies, and non-profit organi ations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at WWW. BANKING.STATE.NY.US RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in

your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay your taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. File# 21-300409 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236448-NOB/LEV

you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.

aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Dominic Villoni, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-088206-F00 74049 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236473-NOB/LEV

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

County of Nassau, New York or its duly appointed representative reserves the right to waive any informalities in or reject any or all proposals or any part of any proposal or to accept that proposal or any part of that proposal which in its judgment is for the best interest of the said fire district. No proposal shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District and said proposal price shall be in effective for a period not less that sixty (60) days from date of proposal opening.

Note: return sealed envelopes to be marked PROPOSAL FOR LAWN CARE SER VICE Brendan J. Narell Superintendent Dated: December 15th, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236526NOB/LEV

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NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 613352/2020, LB BLUEBIRD, LLC SBMUNI CUST FOR, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF SHERYL SCHMIER AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN— THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), PAUL HOST, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RICHARD NESSIN, CARA PIETRIFESA, COURTNEY BRAICH, defendants. PREMISES SUBJECT TO ACTION: 53 Carnation Rd., Levittown, NY 11756, SBL# 45, 174, 19. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to

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

Dated: December 9, 2022. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Ave., Suite 105, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, 516-942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. DAVID P. SULLIVAN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated November 1, 2022. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION LEVITTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS NASSAU COUNTY LOCAL LAW 8-2022 INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME REQUIREMENTS FROM $37,399 TO $58,399 TO QUALIFY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

DATE: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 TIME: 5:30 PM PLACE: Levittown Memorial Education Center 12-21-2022-1T-#236525NOB/LEV

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

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Mortgaged Premises: 38 FAMILY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756

Section: 45, Block: 09, Lot: 17

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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust V-D, Plaintiff AGAINST Chad Moore AKA Chad S. Moore, Deena Moore AKA Deena L. Moore, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 30, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 31, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 38 Rolling Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 51, BLOCK: 106, LOT: 13. Approximate amount of judgment $471,011.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #011089/2015. The

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals to provide “Lawn Care Services” for all Fire District facilities will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of said district at District Administration Building at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 on or before February 21st, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. and then at said office, publicly opened and read aloud. (In accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-a of the General Municipal Law)

The information for bidders, general requirements of contract, form of proposal and specifications may be obtained at the office of the District Superintendent, located at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 or by calling (516) 785-1774.

The specifications will be available after December 15th 2022. A walkthrough of all locations may be arranged by contacting the district supervisor William Breslin at (516) 315-2877.

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District, Town of Hempstead,

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 010303/2015 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, vs. EVAN GRADNER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ROSLYN GARDNER A/K/A ROSLYN GRADNER; MICHAEL CENZOPRANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ROSLYN GARDNER A/K/A ROSLYN GRADNER; CARLY CENZOPRANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ROSLYN GARDNER A/K/A ROSLYN GRADNER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES TO THE ESTATE OF ROSLYN GARDNER A/K/A ROSLYN GRADNER, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows,

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husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, admfinistrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MRS. GRADNER; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’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 manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $525,000.00 and interest, recorded on November 05, 2007, in Liber M 32478 at Page 475, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 38 FAMILY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756.

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: December 15, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236596-NOB/LEV

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Notice of formation of Asaro 1099 LLC filed with Secretary of State of New York on 06/03/2022

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

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff -againstTHOMAS G. DEVIVO, JR., SUSAN J. DEVIVO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 pm.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa in the Town of Oyster Bay, known and designated as Section: 52 Block: 469 and Lot: 3 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 66 NORTH PINE STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK a/k/a 66 PINE STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NY

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 611052/2019.

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236182-NOB/MASS

PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ALLISON JEROME AKA ALLISON P. JEROME, MARLENE S. ZEIDMAN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 11, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 17 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758. 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 66, BLOCK 144, LOT 13. Approximate amount of judgment $1,254,116.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001146/2015. 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”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-304129 73708 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236146-NOB/MASS

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of 12:00 o’clock Noon and 8:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition:

PLAINEDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROPOSITION

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

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

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pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library has determined, as lead agency, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Full SEQRA documentation is available at the office of the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library at 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, during normal office hours.

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

Voters registered for general elections under said Article 5 are eligible to vote at the January 31, 2023, election without further registration. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said special district meeting, except that the register prepared at the last annual meeting or election shall be used as the basis therefor, and shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration and shall also include all persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years prior to the preparation of said register.

hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 3:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, except Saturday January 28, 2023 and Sunday, January 29, 2023 which days will be by appointment. The register will also be available for inspection on the date of the special district meeting at the polling place.

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Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York

On behalf of Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York

The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District and the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York HEREBY

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

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

The sole polling place where such special district meeting will be held is at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York.

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

showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign county’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the special district meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the special district meeting.

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

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

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

By: Maureen Ryan School District Clerk 1-18-11-2023; 12-21-142022- 4T-#236218-NOB/ MASS

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

A nombre de La Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York

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GIVE NOTICE that a special district meeting of the qualified voters of Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, for voters residing in all election districts of said School District, on January 31, 2023, at 12:00 o’clock Noon Prevailing Time and the polls will be kept open between the hours

SEQRA DETERMINATION. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the aforesaid project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Personal Registration for the special district meeting will be accepted at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, at 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York, throughout the year except for the five 5 days preceding the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 A.M., and 3:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, Monday through Friday and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said special district meeting to be held on January 31, 2023. The last day of registration before the special district meeting on January 31, 2023, will be Thursday, January 26, 2023. Said register will be filed in the office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, in said School District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter on each of the five days prior to the day set for the special district meeting, between the

MILITARY BALLOTS:

Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District.

Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot.

Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 pm. on January 5, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before close of the polls at the special district meeting and

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unido Libre de Plainedge y la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York SE DA AVISO de una asamblea especial para los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Unido Libre de Plainedge del condado de Nassau, Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, para los votantes que son residentes en todos los distritos electorales de dicho Distrito Escolar, el 31 de enero del año 2023, a las 12:00 en punto del mediodía, hora prevaleciente y las urnas se mantendrán abiertas entre las 12:00 p.m. y 8:00 p.m., hora vigente, con el fin de votar sobre la siguiente proposición: PROPUESTA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE PLAINEDGE

Si la siguiente resolución se adoptara, se da a saber: ESTA RESUELTO, que la Junta Directiva de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge está

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autorizada para construir un nuevo edificio de biblioteca operado por dicha Junta de Fideicomisarios, con la direcci n principal en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork, incluyendo los muebles originales, equipos, maquinarias, aparatos, anexidades (conexiones accesorios, trabajo local y otras mejoras y gastos en conexi n con ello, a un costo máximo estimado de 25,635,434, con una porci n de 2,000,000 para pagarse con dinero del fondo de reserva de capital y, en cuanto a la porci n restante de 23,635,434 del mismo, que la Junta de Educaci n del Distrito Escolar ni n Libre de Plainedge est por la presente autorizado a emitir obligaciones por la cantidad de 23,635,434 junto con renovaciones de la misma o la cantidad que sea necesaria para la misma y para dicho distrito escolar. Por la presente, se autori a al Distrito a recaudar mediante la imposici n de impuesto sobre propiedad de inmuebles de dicho Distrito Escolar y recaudar en cuotas anuales seg n se provee en la Secci n 416 de la Ley de Educaci n, la cantidad que anualmente sea necesaria para pagar el capital, los intereses y las cuotas, si hay algunas como tales obligaciones, y los impuestos de la biblioteca ser n aumentados, pero no en ning n evento de una cantidad anual superior a 2,350,000 para pagar dicho servicio de la deuda.

Dicha proposici n podr aparecer en las m quinas de votaci n en forma abreviada por motivos de restricciones de espacio; de ser as , el texto completo de la propuesta se publicar en el lugar de votaci n. Copia del texto completo de la proposici n referida y los planes preliminares del proyecto descrito en dicha proposición están archivados en la oficina de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca del Distrito de Plainedge ubicada en el 1060 Hicksville Road y en las oficinas de la Secretar a del Distrito Escolar nido Libre de Plainedge, ubicada en el 241 yngate Drive, ambas en el Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork, donde el mismo se encuentra disponible para su inspecci n por cualquier persona interesada durante el horario regular de negocio. La votación en dicha asamblea especial del distrito se har mediante el uso de m quinas de votaci n. El nico lugar de votaci n donde se llevar a cabo dicha asamblea especial del distrito es en la Biblioteca P blica de Plainedge, en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork.

DETERMINACIÓN SEQRA. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el proyecto antes mencionado ha sido determinado a ser una acción no coti ada en conformidad con las regulaciones del Departamento de Conservaci n Ambiental del Estado de Nueva ork promulgado en

conformidad con la Ley de Calidad Ambiental del Estado Ley de Revisi n SE RA , cuya implementaci n seg n lo propuesto, la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca P blica de Plainedge ha determinado, como agencia l der, que no resultara ning n efecto adverso significativo en impactos ambientales. La documentaci n completa de SE RA est disponible en la oficina de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca P blica de Plainedge en el 1060 Hicksville Road, del Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork, durante las horas de negocio de la oficina.

AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, en conformidad con la Secci n 2014 de la Ley de Educaci n, registro de persona votantes es requerido, y que ninguna persona tiene derecho a votar en dicha asamblea cuyo nombre no apare ca en el registro de dicho Distrito Escolar, o que no se registre como se establece a continuación, excepto una persona que de otro modo est calificada para votar y se encuentra registrado en conformidad con las provisiones del artculo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Votantes registrados para la elecci n general bajo dicho Art culo 5 son elegibles para votar en la elecci n del 31 de enero de 2023 sin m s registraci n. La Junta de Registro preparar un registro para dicha asamblea especial del distrito, excepto que el registro preparado en la ltima asamblea anual o elecci n se utili ar como base para ello, e incluir a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro y tambi n incluir a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier distrito anual, asamblea especial o elecci n y que haya votado en cualquier asamblea o elecci n anual especial del distrito llevada a cabo o conducida dentro de los cuatro a os anteriores de la elaboraci n de dicho registro.

AVISO DE REGISTRO. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la registraci n personal para la asamblea especial del distrito se aceptar en la Oficina de la Secretar a en Escuela del Distrito de Plainedge en el 241 yngate Drive, del Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork, durante el a o excepto durante los cinco 5 d as antes de la asamblea especial del distrito , tiempo prevaleciente entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea puesto en dicho registro, siempre y cuando l o ella sea conocido o aprobado a satisfacci n de tal Junta de Registro, para entonces o después tener derecho a votar en dicha asamblea especial del distrito que se llevara a cabo el 31 de enero de 2023. El ltimo d a de inscripci n antes de la asamblea especial del distrito de enero de 2023, ser el jueves 26 de enero de 2023. Dicho registro ser archivado en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, de dicho Distri-

to Escolar y estar disponible para inspecci n por cualquier votante que calificado, durante los cinco d as antes de la fecha fijada para la asamblea especial del distrito, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente, excepto el s bado, 28 de enero de 2023 y el domingo, 29 de enero de 2023, cuyos d as ser n con cita previas. El registro tambi n estar disponible para su inspecci n durante la fecha de la asamblea especial del distrito en el lugar de votaci n. VOTOS POR AUSENCIA.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes para boletas de voto por ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Oficina de la Secretar a del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, en el 241 yngate Drive, del Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork. Dichas solicitudes deber n ser recibidas en la Secretar a del Distrito no antes de treinta 30 d as antes de la asamblea especial del distrito.

Adem s, dicha aplicaci n deber ser recibida por la Secretar a del Distrito Escolar siete d as antes de la asamblea especial del distrito, si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, con fecha anterior a la asamblea especial del distrito, o si la boleta debe ser obtenida personalmente por el votante o persona designada. Al recibir una solicitud para enviar una boleta de voto por ausencia por correo con tiempo, la Secretar a del distrito enviar la boleta por correo a la direcci n indicada en la solicitud a no tardar de seis 6 d as antes de la asamblea especial del distrito.

Boletas por ausencia completas deber n ser recibidas por dicha Secretar a del Distrito Escolar a no tardar de las 5:00 p. m., Hora prevaleciente, el 31 de enero de 2023, fecha de la asamblea especial del distrito. na lista de todas las personas a quienes boletas por ausencia hayan emitidas estar disponibles en la oficina de Secretar a del Distrito Escolar durante cinco d as antes del d a de la asamblea especial del distrito, excepto el s bado, 28 de enero de 2023 y el domingo, 29 de enero de 2023 cuyos d as ser n con cita previa, dicha lista tambi n ser publicada en la lugar de votaci n durante la asamblea especial del distrito, y cualquier votante calificado puede desafiar la aceptaci n de la boleta de votante por ausencia de cualquier persona en dicha lista, haciendo saber las ra ones por el desaf o a los Inspectores de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

BOLETAS MILITARES:

Los votantes militares que no est n actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar. Votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar puede presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar, una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electr nico en su solicitud de registro, so-

licitud de boleta o votaci n. Las solicitudes para registro y las solicitudes para las boletas de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretar a del Distrito Escolar del Distrito a no tardar de las 5:00 pm. el 5 de enero del 2023. No boleta electoral militar ser sondeada a menos que 1 se reciba en la oficina de la Secretar a del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas de la asamblea especial del distrito y mostrando una marca de cancelaci n por el correo postal de los Estados nidos o el servicio postal de un pa s extranjero, o que muestre un sello fechado de recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados nidos; o 2 recibido por la oficina de la Secretar a del Distrito a no tardar de las 5:00 p. m. del d a de la asamblea especial del distrito, firmada y fechada por el votante militar y su testigo, con una fecha que este asociada no m s tardar del d a de la asamblea especial del distrito.

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

Fecha: Norte de assapequa, Nueva ork, 14 de diciembre de 2022

POR ORDEN DEL DEPARTA ENTO DE ED CACI N DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE NION LIBRE DE PLAINED E, CONDADO DE NASSA , N EVA OR

Por: aureen Ryan Secretaria del Distrito 1-18-11-2023; 12-21-14-2022-4T-#236220NOB/ ASS

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of KSNEDDON WELLNESS LLC. Articles of Organi ation filed with Sec. of State of N SSN on 10/07/2022. Office location: Nassau Co. SSN designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and address SSN shall mail a copy of process is 18 August alk, Long Beach, N , 11561, SA. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of formation of ILAN ELECTRIC, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of N SSN on 11/20/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSN designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 164 Lindbergh St., assapequa Park, N 11762. Purpose: any lawful act.

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S PRE E CO RT CO NT OF NASSA , IL -

IN TON TR ST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID AL CAPACIT , B T SOLEL IN ITS CAPACIT AS TR STEE OF FRA TR ST 2014-2, Plaintiff, vs. EN ANELONE, ET AL., Defendant s .

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 30, 2019 and a Short Form Order duly entered on ay 12, 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, ineola, N 11501 on January 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 40 reatwater Avenue, assapequa, N 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New ork, Section 66, Block 78 and Lots 34, 35 36. Approximate amount of judgment is 716,327.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 10147/2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

John illiam Steigler, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New ork, New ork 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 171361-1 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236300-NOB/ ASS

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

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

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NICOLE DRAGHI: Variance to allow existing rear wood deck having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Jerusalem Ave., 60 ft. E/o Reed Pl., a/k/a 260 Jerusalem Avenue, assapequa, N

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AMY BERK: Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. N / cor. of Forest Ave. Orchard St., a/k/a 312 Forest Avenue, assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-3

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RALPH SUSAN WETZEL: Variance to allow existing pool equipment having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Ensign Dr., 256.45 ft. /o Admiral Rd., a/k/a 7 Ensign Drive, assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-4

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ROBERT SOLIMINE: (A) Variance to allow existing rear attached roof over patio exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high vinyl fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o N. Atlanta Ave., 420 ft. E/o N. Central Ave., a/k/a 275 N. Atlanta Ave., North assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-5

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WILLIAM RODGERS: (A) Variance to allow existing enclosed sunroom to family room with steps to grade exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o N. entucky Ave., 300 ft. E/o N. Bleecker Dr., a/k/a 232 N. entucky Ave., N. assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-6

Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition having less average side/ front yard setback N. Central Drive than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing hot tub having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 4 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard N. Idaho Avenue than permitted by Ordinance. (E)

Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard N. Central Drive than permitted by Ordinance. S / cor. of N. Central Dr. N. Idaho Ave., a/k/a 425 N. Central Dr., North assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 22-463

MASSAPEQUA JOSEPH COMMISSO: (A) Variance to propose alterations of two-family dwelling. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 64-761 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals, dated January 7, 1965.

N/s/o New Hampshire Ave., /o Hicksville Rd., a/k/a 59 New Hampshire Avenue, assapequa, N DECEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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S PRE E CO RTCO NT OF NASSA .S. BAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TR STEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BAC ED SEC RITIES I TR ST 2004-AC5, ASSET-BAC ED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AC5, Plaintiff, A AINST

ITCHELL SEIDENBER , et al. Defendant s Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 25, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, N 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 P premises known as 581 Rockne Ave, assapequa Park, N 11762.

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KELLY KANNAVOS: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 22-42 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals, dated February 3, 2022, to remove condition to install 3 ft. high fence along driveway. N/s/o N. ueens Ave., 477 ft. E/o Dogwood Pl., a/k/a 447 N. ueens Avenue, North assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-1 MASSAPEQUA

NORTH MASSAPEQUA COLIN MCGUIRE: (A) Variance to construct and allow existing second story additions having less average front yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct second story addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing raised concrete paver pool deck having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 98-604 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals, dated October 15, 1998.

E/s/o N. Bay Ave., 70 ft. N/o Beech St., a/k/a 952 N. Bay Avenue, North assapequa, N APPEAL NO. 23-7

NORTH MASSAPEQUA STEPHANIE FAHY: (A)

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of assapequa Park, Town of Oyster Bay, County

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of Nassau and State of New York. Section 48, Block 592 and Lot 10.

Approximate amount of judgment $485,218.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #20062/2009.

Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236356-NOB/MASS

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. ENNER BONILLA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 31, 2019, 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 January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 138 Spring Street, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0066, Block 00108-00 and Lot 00092.

Approximate amount of judgment is $530,001.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604337/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE SPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TR ST, Plaintiff A AINST JOSEPH V. VANDENHE E, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 9, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N 11501 on January 18, 2023 at 2:00P , premises known as 224 O’CONNELL STREET, MASSAPEQUA

PARK, NY 11762. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 354, Lot 261. Approximate amount of judgment $697,768.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #000345/2010. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Dominic L. Chiariello, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-004039 73874 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236318-NOB/MASS

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU E I RANT BAN , successor by merger with E IRANT SAVIN S BANLON ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- P BLIC AD INISTRATOR OF NASSA CO NT AS AD INISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA ARIE STACEL A/ /A ARIE STACEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 17, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 52 Block 186 and Lot 1584.

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

Said premises known as 74 JER SALE AVEN E, MASSAPEQUA, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 16500/2009.

JANINE L NA , ES ., Referee

Terenzi Confusione P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236293-NOB/MASS

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SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY STATEBRID E CO PAN , LLC, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER TEJA, JR.

A/ /A CHRISTOPHER J. TEJA, JR. A/ /A CHRIS TEJA, JR., et al Defendant s Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B

Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 46 Berkley Place a/k/a Berkeley Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 65 Block 26 Lot 734. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay. Approximate Amount of Judgment is 447,291.18 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614605/2018.

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

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” alachy Lyons Jr., Esq.

Referee NY201800000192-2 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236402-NOB/MASS

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Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 3, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:30P , premises known as 212 Fillmore Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. 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, State of New York, Section 48 Block 384 Lots 588, 589 and 590. Approximate amount of judgment $590,626.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002093/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

alachy Lyons, Jr., 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: November 17, 2022 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236403-NOB/MASS

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appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark Goidell, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080994-F00 74350 11-11-4-2023; 12-28-212022-4T-#236472-NOB/ MASS

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desg as agent for process shall mail to: 4 Sharon Ct Plainview, NY 11803 General Purpose 12-28-21-14-7; 11-30-232022-6T-#235976-NOB/PLV

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APPEALS

COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as trustee for Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Multi-Class Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-S1, Plaintiff

A AINST Ann Lucarello a/k/a Ann M. Lucarello a/k/a Ann Marie Lucarello; Ralph Fico a/k/a Ralph J. Fico; ristine Fico a/k/a Kristine A. Fico; et al.,

NOTICE OF SALE SPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff A AINST Peter L. Rand, Susan A. Rand, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, 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 January 31, 2023 at 2:00P , premises known as 330 North Hickory Street, Massapequa a/k/a North Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 52, Block: 380, Lot: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $202,085.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSA County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL ORT A E ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. DIANE TE PRANO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 205 Division Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 65, Block 49 and Lot 58. Approximate amount of judgment is $564,046.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014802/2012. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Anthony Rattoballi, Esq., Referee

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

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

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Notice of Formation of AIA VI, LLC, a limited liability company. Arts. of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/03/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1098 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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TwentyTwo Opulence LLC Arts of Org. filed SSN 10/21/22, Nassau Co. SSNY

Notice of Formation of Rainbow Cards LLC. Articles of Organi ation filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-10-09. Office location: Nassau County. SSN designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Christopher ross: 4 Jano Place Plainview N 11803. Purpose: Any lawful act 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-722 6T# 236116 NOB/PLV

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SUPREME COURT COUNT OF NASSA , ILIN TON SAVIN S F ND SOCIET , FSB, AS O NER TR STEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORT NITIES TR ST V-E, Plaintiff, vs. ICHAEL LUXENBERG, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on August 23, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 2, 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 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 31 Kalda Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. 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 12, Block 620 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $347,976.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611837/2017. 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.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193605-2 1-4-2023;12-28-21-14-20224T-#236260-NOB/PLV

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

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF

APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-11

PLAINVIEW

DANIEL COOPER: (A) Variance to construct front roof over exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 12-330 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 6, 2012.

S/s/o Robin Ln., 168.20 ft. E/o Plainview Rd., a/k/a 6 Robin Lane, Plainview, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-12

PLAINVIEW

SAPAN MUKHATIYAR: (A) Variance to construct rear one story addition (East) and rear two story addition (West) exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct one story rear addition (East), two story addition (East), two story addition (West) and two rear platforms with steps to grade exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Northern Pkwy. W., 75 ft. E/o John St., a/k/a 81 Northern Pkwy. W., Plainview, NY

DECEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-21-2022-1T-#236277NOB/PLV

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ELI ON ASTER PARTICIPATION TR ST I, .S. BAN TR ST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS O NER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, A AINST

DALJIT . BOPARAI, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 5, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 P premises known as 173 Morton Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and

FARMINGDALE

OBITUARIES

Mary (née Moisa) Zaremba, 97, former longtime Farmingdale resident, St. Kilian parishioner since 1956 and proud member of the Knights of Columbus #2204 Columbiettes, passed away Oct. 17. Predeceased in 1990 by her beloved husband, John. Loving mother of Marilyn Bailey (the late Chip), Karen Ullmer (Richard), Kevin (Susan) and the late John III (Lisette). Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Oct. 20, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Rita Dalton, longtime Farmingdale resident, recently of Lake Grove, passed away on Oct. 20, at the age of 90. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 50 years, John, and her cherished son Thomas. Loving mother of Margaret Phelan (Patrick), Bernadette Dalton, Jacqueline Kollar Covello (Thomas) and Tara Wagner (Brian). Adored grandmother of Lisa Aylward (Larry), Krystal Zarrillo (Steven), Nicole, Brandon and Hailey and great-grandmother of Ashton and Lewis. A funeral Mass was held Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Anna Candiano, 92, formerly of Farmingdale, passed away Oct. 21. Beloved wife of 51 years to the late Joseph. Loving mother of Frank and Laura Moran (Tim). Adored grandmother of Analinda and Mia. Anna moved from Costa Rica to the United States at age 24 and was determined to go to college in the U.S. She earned her nursing degree and worked at Mid Island Hospital in Bethpage for over 30 years. Anna was very dedicated and an extremely hard worker. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 27, at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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A Look Back At The Year

JAMES ROWAN

editors@antonmediagroup.com

Here is a look back at some of the special accomplishments and highlights throughout 2022 in the world of high school sports.

Wantagh

The Wantagh wrestling team started off the new year and season with an impressive run. Joseph Clem (118 pounds), Ryan Arbeit (126 pounds), Ben Rogers (160 pounds) and Noah Corwin (172 pounds) all won Nassau County championships. Under Coach Paul Gillespie, Wantagh won the Nassau Division I sectional title and the county dual meet championship. The Warriors finished with a Long Island-record 32-1 dual meet record. Gillespie notched his 500th career coaching victory. Rogers reached the New York State finals, while Clem wrestled his way to the semifinals in Albany.

Massapequa

Anthony Conetta opened 2022 with a Nassau County wrestling title for Massapequa at 145 pounds. In the spring, Massapequa was the Diamond District in Nassau County. Massapequa’s baseball and softball teams both won the Nassau County and Long Island Championships. The baseball team was 21-2 and led by it’s dominant pitching staff of Matt Hannon, George Adams, Mike Vilardi and Erik Paulsen. Kim Westenberg helped lead the softball team with her power hitting and dominant pitching. In the Nassau County finals against East Meadow, Westenberg hit a two-run homer and threw a complete game, allowing one earned run, three hits and striking out six in Game 1. The Massapequa girls soccer team won its 17th Nassau County title in the last 20 years. They finished the season 16-2-2. The Massapequa girls lacrosse team also won the Nassau County title. In spring track, Alyssa Lebron and Anthony Langone won Nassau County championships.

MacArthur

The Generals got things started right when MacArthur’s cheerleading team captured its first Nassau County and

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the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 47, Block 10 and Lot 8.

Approximate amount of judgment $572,755.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #2880/2017.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236285-NOB/PLV

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LISA PURZAK, Defendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 29, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme

Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 19, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 20 GERHARD ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 10, Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment $695,952.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003856/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 5104020 Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305062 74017

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AS TEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, LINDA FORTMULLER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORT LLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, GAIL FORTMULLER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, GEORGE FORTMULLER, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, DAWN SCHREIBER AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, RANDY MCCORMICK AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF EOR E JOHN FORTMULLER WHO

WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 31, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, N 11501 on January 31, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 85 Amby Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 15, Lot 28. Approximate amount of judgment $579,540.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002951/2017. 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.

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Farmingdale Varsity High School Football 2022 Long Island Champions (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

In High School Sports

New York State championship in school history. Killian Foy made his third trip to the New York State wrestling championships and finished third in the 138-pound weight class. He was also the county champ. In spring track, MacArthur had an amazing showing at the Nassau County championships with Dylan Vargas, Natalie Longobucco, Matt Cassidy, Phil Trafficanda, Jack Maurer, Jason Tordy, Summer Looney, Alex Coloma, Sofia Migliore, Gia Bergonzi, Alyssa Rotondo, Carly Koprowski and Angelina Widmer all winning Nassau County titles. The Lady Generals soccer team capped off a great 2022 when they captured the Nassau County and Long Island championships. Lexie Thompson, Ava Angiuli, Lexie Thompson and Kaitlyn Tung earned All State honors.

Farmingdale

The Farmingdale football dominated the fall of 2022. The Dalers went 12-0 and won the Nassau County and Long Island Championship. In the Long Island Championship game, senior running back Tomaso Ramos rushed for 392 yards on 34 carries, ran for three touchdowns and had a touchdown reception. It was Farmingdale’s 17th Nassau County title and their second Long Island crown.

Division

Juliana Stanley firmly etched her name in the girls lacrosse record books. Stanley scored 83 goals, handed out 25 assists for a total of 108 points. She finished her career with 248 goals. Stanley had been a varsity player since the 8th grade. Kyle Moore won the 132-pound Nassau County wrestling title for the Blue Dragons.

Seaford

The young guns of the Seaford Vikings girls soccer team made it all the way to the New York State semifinals. The team went 14-2-1 and captured the program’s first-ever Nassau County and Long Island titles. The best part? Seaford started six freshman and one sophomore. Four of Seaford’s top five scorers were freshmen, Ally Cullingford, Kaylie Conklin, Ryleigh Nocera and Meghan Stovall. In wrestling, Jack Godoy (118 pounds) and Louis Cannata (132 pounds) won the Nassau championships.

Island Trees

The Bulldogs won a pair of Nassau County wrestling championships with Ryan Romano winning at 152 pounds and Ryan Mastropaolo capturing the 132-pound crown. In spring track, Nicolette LoMonte won her second straight Nassau County pole vaulting championship.

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Nassau County and Long Island Champion MacArthur Lady Generals Girls Varsity Soccer team (Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District)

Nassau County and Long Island Champion Massapequa Lady Chiefs Girls Varsity Softball Team (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

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