The Nassau Observer 2/15/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Plainview Hosts Meeting On The State Of Social Justice

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Science

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In Levittown: Crumbl Cookies opens its first Long Island location (See page 7)

In Hicksville: Waiter convicted in stabbing death (See page 9)

In Massapequa: MS-13 leader convicted of murder from 2017 (See page 10)

In Farmingdale: Men’s Basketball Rolls To Win Over Purchase (See page 14)

The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island convened in Plainview to talk social inequalities and solutions for Long Island.

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Long Island’s Health And Welfare Council Hosts Social Justice Meeting In Plainview

LAUREN FELDMAN

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On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, acronymed the HWCLI, came to Plainview for their Winter quarterly meeting on the state of social justice. The HWCLI is a network of nonprofit agencies, individuals, and corporations who come together “to address our region’s challenges and create innovative, systematic solutions.” The Council was established 75 years ago and has since grown into a 200-organization network. Recently, they were honored to host New York State Attorney General Letitia James to discuss the state of social justice on Long Island, and potential solutions to help make New York a safer and more equitable place.

Beginning the gathering was HWCLI President and CEO Rebecca Sanin, who addressed the crowd of over 200 attendees. She thanked the tireless efforts of those in attendance in the fight against social injustice, and acknowledged the fortitude required to do so. “It is the nonprofit sector that reaches into the shadows and brings problems that are on the fringe into the light for solution building.” Sanin addressed what she described as “social cancers” which have resulted in the proliferation of poverty, pain, and much more. “So many of our systems are narcissistic; they serve the whims of the people who built them. And cycles repeat, and crisis abounds.” About one third of our neighbors on Long Island right now cannot meet a basic survival budget. Despite increases in diversity, Long Island is still one of the top 10 most segregated regions in the country. Every day, hundreds of families forgo necessary medical treatment, because that copay or that bill is the difference between keeping the lights on or food on the table. “There is no justice in that,” Sanin states.

However, Sanin fully believes these inequities are surmountable. “We don’t have to accept how we were built as how we will be,” she said. “We need systems that protect and honor the wellbeing of each of us, so that this great region – America’s first suburb – can change course, and meet its great collective promise, one that is for all who live here and all who wish to live here. In this season, together, we can define and

build Long Island’s future, lifting up social justice, equity and opportunity for all.”

Following these remarks, Letitia James rose to speak on a variety of social justice issues she has been tackling since her election. She began by thanking everyone for gathering to acknowledge the state of social justice on Long Island.

“Today’s meeting really is a testament to the fact that on Long Island the nature of poverty, and the needs of our community, are growing and changing.” James’ passion for community justice started in social work before also obtaining a law degree. Having knowledge and training in both fields has helped James exercise positive changes in her community. “I married the two; my love for addressing the needs of individuals who have been locked out of the sunshine of opportunity, those who have been historically ignored, those who have been dismissed – the others – and my love for the law, which is a tool for social justice and mobility. A tool and a sword that can combat a lot of these issues.”

Changing demographics and an evolving economy are fast tracking cracks in existing

inequalities which cannot be ignored. Vulnerable groups include seniors, immigrants, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, and female-headed households with small children. James addressed some of the efforts her office is currently undergoing to protect affected groups.

Mental health services: The state of mental health, particularly among youth, has been on the decline in recent years. Covid-19 further destabilized the already delicate systems of care that were in place.

James noted the loss of psychiatric staff and available beds for those suffering.

She recounted reports from her meeting in Buffalo, NY, where families had voluntarily surrendered their children in order to procure crucial, life-saving help. “What these parents did… they oftentimes left their child at the door of the hospital. That was the only way to get help; to surrender their child. And then social services could come in. By surrendering their child – not abandoning, but surrendering their child – they got immediate services.” James exclaimed this should not be the case.

Recently, governor Kathy Hocul announced a proposal to designate 1 billion dollars for mental health services. James feels this proposal would go a long way. “We must and can do better. So that 1 billion dollars proposed by the governor will put us on the path of correcting wrongs of the past, and getting a lot of those beds back online, but also supporting staff members in health care facilities, and proving psychiatric assistance to adolescents and children and seniors, which is so critically important.” Also in debate is the fact that many insurance companies are not willing to cover mental health services. The governor’s bill would require them to do so, which James was also in support of. “That’s a step forward, that’s progress, that’s hope.”

The drug crisis:

James condemned the state of drug abuse on Long Island, and reiterated her promise to hold contributors to the epidemic accountable. This included various settlements with opioid manufacturers of 4.5 billion dollars, an amount which will be redistributed into communities to further the war on opioids. James stated, “Those funds do not go to the office of the Attorney General, they go to the general fund to the state. I proposed that money should be used for education, prevention and outreach… We need to get those resources out to the community as soon as possible, because we are seeing an increase in overdoses, in suicides, and Fentanyl, which is poisoning countless young people.” James laments that drugs have replaced the economic engines of many communities, and urges that we need to shift back to more healing and healthy pursuits and solutions.

Plainview legislator supports social justice: Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker of Plainview was also in attendance. He was pleased at the turnout. “It’s really moving to see so many people gathered to talk about and combat social justice,” he stated. The legislator is looking forward to continued motion in a positive direction. “There’s a real chance for concrete change here,” he said, “And I think the only place Long Island has to go is up.”

There are many daunting challenges ahead, but Letitia James reiterated that social justice organizations are not fighting on their own. “I am also here to let you all know that you are not alone in this struggle. My office values the work that this council does. We understand how important your agencies are, and the work that they’re doing, and we are here to help.”

–Additional information provided by the HWCLI website

HWCLI President & CEO Rebecca Sanin remarked on the state of social inequalities on LI, and encouraged attendees not to give up the fight against injustice. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

Attorney General Letitia James promised her support in the fight against social injustices.

(Photo courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

Plainview proudly welcomed NYS Attorney General Letitia James to discuss the state of social justice on Long Island. (Photo courtesy of HWCLI promotional material)

Town Awards $1 Million In Grants To Small Businesses; Encourages More To Apply

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato to officially award the first $1 million dollars of grant monies available to local businesses and not for profits through the Oyster Bay Forward Program. Oyster Bay Forward offers up to $5,000 to small businesses and non-profits finally impacted by the COVID pandemic, with a total of $4.5 million available.

“After a year-plus long pandemic and now facing an economic recession, small businesses need help and we’re pleased to offer these Federal funds to boost small business owners and not for profits,” said Supervisor Saladino. “There is still funding available, and we encourage all business owners and non-profits to apply for funding to help them recover losses from the pandemic and keep their operations moving forward in the Town of Oyster Bay.”

The ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program is open to businesses that employ up to 50 full-time equivalent W-2 employees as well as sole proprietors. Additional eligibility criteria:

Applicant must be the principal (i.e. majority owner);

Entity must be a for-profit business, or 501c3 or 501c19 non-profit organization, with annual revenue between $35,000 and $5 million;

At least 60 percent of non-profit expenses

must have been programmatic in 2019; Applicant must be in operation at the time of application and have been in operation prior to January 1, 2021; Must have fewer than 50 full-time equivalent W-2 employees; Certification and demonstration of

economic hardship due to pandemic; and Not be in default or arrears on past or current federal and state financing or funding programs.

“Grant monies can be utilized for a variety of purposes, including expenses that helped mitigate hardships caused by the pandemic,” said Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “These could include the purchase of inventory and supplies, rent payments, utilities, property taxes, lease or purchase of equipment, as well as operating and emergency maintenance. We encourage all businesses and non-profits to sign up today.”

Applications are processed through the National Development Council (NDC) –who was retained by the Town to administer the Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program. Additional eligibility criteria, including required documents, as well as applications for eligible business and non-profit organizations are available at TOBForward. com, where interested parties can also view an informative webinar further detailing the application process.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

Supervisor Saladino joins with Town officials and local business owners to award the first $1 million in grant monies to businesses in the Town of Oyster Bay through the Oyster Bay Forward Program. (Contributed photo)

Councilwoman Walsh Announces Free Musical Performances At Libraries For Feb. And March

Enjoy the sounds of The Beatles, music of the ‘50s & ‘60s and more

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman

Vicki Walsh announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for February and March include:

The Mike & Tammi Duo on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – Performing their coffee shop style acoustic take of favorite songs throughout the decades.

The Precisions on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – Performing “A Taste of Vintage Rock”.

Art Lillard’s Heavenly Big Band on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Bethpage Public Library – A program of danceable swing, Latin and American standards with a big band sound, including vocalists.

Penny Lane on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Jericho Public Library

– Performing the music of The Beatles. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on February 1st.

For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 935-6790.

The Tribunes on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library

– Performing the music from the 50’s and 60’s. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar.com/ events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts February 19th.

Phil Costa & The Something Special Swing Band on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing a variety of

big band music including arrangements of Count Basie, Doc Severinsen and Maynard Ferguson.

Glenn Sings Glen on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Locust Valley Library – A Tribute to Glen Campbell.

Metro Music with John Walters on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – A rich variety of well-known, delightful songs played in an upbeat style that will have you swinging

along!

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com/CAPA for more information.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

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Bethpage Science Research Students Awarded With Mini Grants

Four science research students from Bethpage High School were recently presented with a $300 mini grant from the New York Institute of Technology to further enhance their research projects. Grant recipients include Bethpage freshmen and research partners Aryaan Khalfan and Matthew Tusa, sophomore Devaanshi Kawatra and junior Diya Sheth.

The NYIT’s Sixth Annual Mini Research Grant Award is presented to high school students in grades 9-12 to spend on materials related to their project. Students were asked to submit a proposal of their research project which had to relate to one of the following STEM areas: biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, engineering and computer science, biomedical engineering, chemistry or health related research. In addition, students had to be pursuing their research project in the 2023 calendar year.

Khalfan and Tusa submitted their proposal for their research project, “Creating a Cost Effective Device for the Translation of American Sign Language (ASL) to English.” With their mini grant, the freshmen plan to purchase an Arduino which they plan on programming to help recognize the ASL movements. Kawatra’s research project, “The Effect of Prolonged Exposure to Different Visible Light Wavelengths on the Rate of Phagocata morgani Regeneration,” focuses on how different wavelengths of light affect planarian regeneration. She plans to use the funds from the mini grant to purchase an LED light and a flexible microscope that will directly upload the images to her computer.

Massapequa’s Fairfield Students Provide News To Use

With news, sports and weather, fifth graders at Fairfield Elementary School in the Massapequa School District are creating a newscast each morning just like their professional counterparts.

The popularity of Fairfield’s Broadcasting Club is evident, as 55 students take turns putting together the morning announcements. There are both on-camera and behind-the-scenes roles, with six assignments each day.

The daily show includes school announcements, a weather report, an update on local sports teams, the lunch menu, a fact of the day and joke of the day. Students gather the information and write their own scripts. A technician operates the iPad, which is used to record the show, as well as lighting and sound equipment. Students are supported by club advisers Stephani Cantelmo, Dallas Dano and Caitlyn Pereira.

When it’s their day, Broadcast Club members report to the library when they arrive at school and begin preparing for the show. It is recorded in front of a green screen

so students can use different background images. They also can add music and sound effects. Once it is recorded, it is uploaded to the school website and teachers can play the morning announcements on their electronic display board.

Emily Bialous, who does lunch menu and weather reports, said that this prepares her for public speaking roles.

“You get to know what it’s like to have everyone watching you,” she said.

Zuzanna Sulawa recounted one day when she felt like a celebrity after an awe-struck kindergartner came up to her in the hall after seeing her on the news that morning. Joseph Andrews added that he feels like he is on SportsCenter when he gives his update.

Assistant Principal Megan Pavlick said that students were able to select their jobs based on interests and strengths. It’s a true team effort, she noted as every role is equally important to the production whether on camera or on the technical side.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Sheth submitted her research project, “Building a Water Purity Sensor that Can Test pH, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen & Filter Water.” The project uses LED lights to determine if certain water is drinkable or not. With the grant money, she plans on implementing a water purifying system into the sensor that she currently has so that it can purify the water if needed. The goal is to provide her user with drinkable water.

The Bethpage Union Free School District congratulates each student on this outstanding achievement.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Fairfield Elementary School’s Broadcasting Club creates a daily newscast featuring morning announcements, sports, weather and other information.

Using green-screen technology, students can add different backgrounds to their broadcast. (Contributed photos)

Summit Lane Students Learn Safety Tips From Canine Unit

Recently, second graders at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District were ecstatic to receive a surprise visit from members of the MTA Police Department’s Canine Unit.

Second grade classes gathered in the gymnasium and listened to safety tips from MTA officers who are stationed at busy subway and train stations. They learned to always stay with an adult, how to navigate the platform safely and who to look for if they need help.

As the Canine Unit entered the room, the children could hardly contain their excitement, but they respectfully stayed in their seats. They learned about the role of the Canine Unit in keeping public transportation safe. At the conclusion of the presentation, students were able to approach and pet the unit’s dog one by one.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

From left: Director of Science K-12 and Data Protection Officer Chris Pollatos, freshmen Matthew Tusa and Aryaan Khalfan, junior Diya Sheth, sophomore Devaanshi Kawatra and science research teacher Nicole Dulaney. (Contributed photo)

Members of the Canine Unit of the MTA Police Department visited Summit Lane Elementary School to share safety tips.

Second-graders each had a chance to pet the K9 Unit dog after the presentation.

Summit Lane’s second grade classes had a great time during the visit. (Contributed photos)

Hicksville Water District Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi Reelected to Board

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi has been reelected to the HWD Board of Commissioners following the District’s election on December 13.

Commissioner Brigandi has served on the Board since 1980 and was sworn in to his 15th term in January.

“I am humbled to have once again been given the honor of serving my community as a member of the Hicksville Water District Board,” said Commissioner Brigandi. “Being a part of the great work done at the HWD is one of the great privileges of my life, one that I do not take for granted. I am grateful to my neighbors for giving me the opportunity to further the ways in which they receive their water and I look forward to another three years of dedicating myself to their well-being.”

With over four decades of service at the Hicksville Water District, Commissioner Brigandi has as much experience in the water service industry as anyone on Long Island. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has overseen innumerable projects and improvements to the ways in which the HWD services its tens of thousands of residents. This includes the start of a major overhaul of a large section of the District’s infrastructure in 2022, during which time Commissioner Brigandi was District Chairman. When this project is completed later this year, residents in the

Levittown Crumbl Cookies Opens Its

southeast portion of the HWD benefit from the replacement of approximately 14,000 feet of water mains, 25 fire hydrants and 320 water services from the District’s water main to the curb shut-off valve.

Commissioner Brigandi’s dedication to public service goes beyond his work at the Hicksville Water District. He is a Community Council Director as well as a member of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis Club. In addition, he has been Sergeant of Arms of the Hicksville Fire Department where he has served as a volunteer firefighter with Engine Company #7 for more than 60 years. He has been on the department’s Finance Committee, Welfare Committee and Labor Day Parade and Drill Committee, where he served as chairman.

—Submitted by Mike Conn, ZE Creative Communications

First Long Island Location

Levittown is about to get a whole lot sweeter! On Friday, Feb. 10, locally owned and operated Levittown Crumbl Cookies, located at 3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756, opened its doors. Store owners Lori Rung and Tara Costa say they can’t wait to serve delicious treats to cookie-crazed fans in Crumbl’s perfectly postable pink boxes. The store is open from 8am – 10pm on weekdays and 8am – 12am Fridays and Saturdays. The store is also providing more than 65 career opportunities to Levittown locals. The grand opening week menu contained 6 of the 200+ weekly rotating flavors including Crumbl’s award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip. Some of Crumbl’s specialty flavors include internet favorites such as Cornbread, Cookies & Cream, S’mores, Key Lime Pie, Peppermint Bark, Caramel Popcorn, Buttermilk Pancake, Galaxy Brownie, and many more.

About The Owners:

It was love at first bite for Crumbl store owners, Lori Rung and Tara Costa. Growing up, Rung cherished baking with her mother and grandmother. The memories and bonds in the kitchen are imprinted on her heart. “I am excited to create new memories in the kitchen and teach the younger generation the importance of family, friends, and communities while ensuring that love is always

in the secret recipe.”, states Rung. Costa, who grew up near Bethpage, is excited to bring the fastest-growing cookie company to a town so close to her childhood home. Costa holds her loved ones close to her heart and admires the family values found within Crumbl Cookies. “I feel strongly that we rise by lifting others. Positivity and encouragement go a long way towards changing someone’s life, and I am looking forward to doing this with one cookie at a time.” They are thrilled to finally open their doors to bring the people of Levittown together over a box of the best cookies in the world.

—Submitted by Candyce Paige

Following his reelection in December, Hicksville Water District Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi has begun his 15th term on the District Board. (Contributed photo)

Crumbl Cookies is ready to welcome you to our in Levittown location! (Contributed photo)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Qigong

11 a.m. Join instructor Dorothy Mandrakos for this simple class that concentrates on the 18 LohanHands, an ancient Chinese form passed down from the Shaolin Temple. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Fee of $20 per person. Register online in advance if interested. Room C/D, Farmingdale Public library, 116 Merritts Rd.

Navigating College Admissions In 2023

7 p.m. Stand Out For College is offering a Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects juniors, sophomores and freshmen. We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this second half of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. You can register

online in advance if interested, or contact Erin Bach at (516) 931-1417 ext. 114 for more information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Saturday Storycraft

11 a.m. Hear a great story and make an adorable craft with the children’s librarian. Ages 4-7 years. Open to residents in SD #21 ONLY. Register online at https://www.bethpagelibrary.info or in the Children’s Room with your Bethpage Public Library Card. Located in the Children’s Program Room of the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Thank-You Bags

10 a.m. Drop by the Children’s Library to decorate and fill thank you bags with sweet treats for firefighters. Bags will be donated to a local fire department. Teens can earn one hour of community service for participating

and should bring one bag of candy each. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Grades 6-12, no registration required. Located at the Children’s Library, Farmingdale Public library, 116 Merritts Rd.

BH Family “BLOCK” Party

2 p.m. Bring the family and drop in any time between 2-4 to build with our Lego Bricks, Mega Blocks, Magna Tiles and more. Encourage your child’s creativity while building along with them. No registration required. Children’s program, age groups: Ages 5+, Toddlers (check ages), Under Age 2, Pre-Schoolers (ages 3-5). Call (516) 799-0770 ext. 5319, or email mmcgrath@massapequalibrary.org for more information. Located at the Bar Harbour Children’s Room, Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Ln.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

Passports: Mardi Gras

2 p.m. Mardi Gras falls on February 21st this year, so come learn about this celebration, which started in 1699—but not in New Orleans, as you might think! It almost faded away before it grew and spread globally in the 19th Century. Find out what the fun is all about! This program is in-person at the library but will also be available to view on Zoom. Registration is required at https://www.bethpagelibrary.

info to view on Zoom. Adult program. In-person location is the auditorium and library of the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

AARP Free Income Tax Aide

10 a.m. AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax counseling and preparation service helping low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. AARP Tax Aides do not prepare returns that include rental property, military income, alternative minimum tax, or those with many stock transactions. Appointments are available Tuesdays and Fridays, February 7 through April 7, 2023 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Contact (516) 731-5728 or email pr@levittownpl. org for more information. Located in the Community Room, Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

Escape Room: Mad Scientist

7 p.m. Grades 5-12. A world renowned scientist has gone made and taken all of the yummy candy of the world, leaving only his gross candy left for people to eat; your job is to stop him and escape from his mad candy lab, or else the world will never have good candy again. Teen and tween program. Register for this event online at https://poblib.librarycalendar. com if interested. Located in Rooms C and D of the Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

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Marine Mammals Of Long Island

that have, about 40% have died because of either ship strikes or entanglements or a combination thereof.”

One of the best things about living on Long Island is access to the water. The local beaches are among the best in the country and the surrounding waters offer exceptional fishing. It may come as a surprise, but there are also a number of marine mammals who frequent the area, also called the New York bight.

Many people think of whales and other cetaceans as great beasts of the deep, plumbing the ocean far off shore. However, the reality is that humans share the New York bight with many of these species year round.

One of the premier organizations studying marine mammals in the area is the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, or CRESLI. Dr. Arthur Kopelman, president of CRESLI, has been educating the public on marine mammals since the organization’s founding. Kopelman is a marine mammal biologist. He was a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor from 1981 until 2020.

“So (CRESLI has) been around as an organization since 1996. Our mission is to promote and foster understanding and stewardship of coastal ecosystems for research and education. where we do that is essentially take people out on whale watching trips, in the summer, take them out on to cruises and seal walks throughout the autumn, winter and spring to educate folks. We also use those as platforms of opportunity to collect data on whales, dolphins, porpoises in the summer, or seals in the autumn, winter and spring.” Kopelman said.

A number of species have been confirmed in the area over the years, both close to shore and farther out. Some are regulars and some have wandered outside what would be considered their normal space. “We get a variety of whale and dolphin species here. We have finback whale, humpback whale, sei whale, minke whale. I’ve not seen them in many years, but we have blue whales further offshore. We have sperm whales, North Atlantic right whales. we also encounter inshore bottlenose dolphins and then a bit further out we get the offshore bottlenose dolphins, short-beaked common dolphins and occasionally Atlantic white sided dolphins.” Kopelman said. “I’ve been monitoring seals at Cupsogue beach in Moriches Bay for 18 years. I’ve got over 31,000 seal encounters there. 99.5% are harbor seals and the rest are grey seals and occasionally a harp seal

or a hooded seal. Occasionally a manatee comes up and visits, but it hasn’t happened in a while. And then occasionally the ones that haven’t read the textbooks, like beluga whales, show up.”

Whales are monitored using satellites, tags, notes and observation. These observations are shared with others working in the New York bight in the Gulf of Maine. Observers will photograph for ID purposes and then crosscheck with other catalogs in other regions. A variety of AI systems are also available online to help ID.

Each species has a set of characteristics to help identify individuals. For finback whales, it is the shape of the dorsal fin, patterns on the right and left sides of their heads, as well as scars. Higher resolution cameras allow scientists to key in very closely on scars. Humpback whales are traditionally identified by the underside of

the tail fluke and the dorsal fin.

Whales have been washing up on local beaches with an alarming regularity. It’s always disturbing to see a huge, majestic animal laid low. Whenever possible, scientists will perform a necropsy to analyze the health of the whale and try to determine a cause of death. Kopelman was not involved in the necropsy of the whale that washed up on Lido beach, but he was familiar with the process. “So since 2016, to date, I think 178 different humpback whales have been found dead along the east coast in the US. In 2016, NOAA Fisheries declared an unusual mortality event and that is declared when the mortality of any particular species or population is greater than what you would expect. And that’s been in place now since 2016. And, unfortunately, not all the animals are in a position or in state to undergo post mortem exams. But those

There is increasing concern that these whale deaths are the result of activity linked to offshore wind energy projects. Like any new endeavor, it is difficult to determine a direct line of causation until more evidence is available.

“There are lots of marine mammal biologists working diligently to make sure that when offshore wind systems go into place they’re done with the least impact, both in their construction and in their use. The main problem for all of that, for the most part, is noise. And that’s a major issue. The world’s oceans are incredibly noisy and it’s really difficult for things like right whales to even hear each other and that is a critical part of courtship... people these days are saying it’s because of the systems that they’re using, but the kind of acoustic systems that they’re using, at least according to what’s in the federal record, seem to be less intrusive. Not entirely unobtrusive, but less harmful than other times. But you never know until the data is in. Any evidence for any kind of issue that can be from the noise has to be looked at carefully.”

One of the more common causes of whale deaths is ship strikes. There are steps that can be taken to help both whales and cargo shipping coexist more peacefully together. Shipping is at an all time high and shows no signs of decreasing. Whales are also moving closer to shore as one of their key prey species, bunker, become more plentiful. Bunker populations have been recovering since harvesting was banned in 2011. This has led to an increase in impacts in nearshore waters, particularly among juvenile whales. “That’s what’s going on out there. Lots of whales, lots of ships. They’re fast and they’re not looking out. And it’s been a problem that we’re all trying to address, hopefully, by slowing down the speed of all vessels to make it a bit safer when whales are sighted. Essentially, no matter doesn’t have to be 65 feet or longer, just all vessels when right whales are in an area (slow) to 10 knots. That would work really well to help reduce the injuries and risk for the (other) whales as well… slowing down will make a tremendous difference.”

Besides ship strikes, the other most common cause for whale deaths is entanglements. They swim into fishing gear, become entangled, and exhaust themselves swimming or cannot reach the surface to breathe. Kopelman did offer some hope on this front as well. “The other thing is to mitigate entanglements, there’s new stuff being done. Lobster traps, for instance, are on-demand gear, so that the

are on the bottom without the vertical ropes and they can be recalled through digital connection to get them to release.”

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There’s more than one kind of treasure

A dead whale being prepped for necropsy at Cupsogue beach in May, 2019.

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Propeller scars on the back of a humpback whale.

(Photo by Dr. Artie Kopelman, CRESLI)

The tail ukes of a humpback whale are unique to each individual.

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No Kid Hungry, LI Pediatricians To Help Spot Food Insecurity

No Kid Hungry announced today that it has awarded $20,000 to the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 to train Long Island pediatricians on how to screen for the effects of food insecurity and connect families in need with food assistance.

One in seven children face hunger in New York. As trusted family confidants, pediatricians have unique insight into the lives of children and families. In their first five years, the average child visits a pediatrician 20 times.

The American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 will use these trainings to develop and implement a screening tool for food insecurity to triage all pediatric patients. The chapter will host nutrition workshops for parents and patients as well as identify family advisors to support and advocate for patients who are facing food insecurity.

“There is no voice that families trust more than their pediatrician. We are so proud to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics here in New York to mobilize doctors in the fight against child hunger,” said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York. “Pediatricians are usually the first to notice a change in a child’s health.

This additional training will help them screen children for signs of food insecurity and provide families with more resources to secure help.”

“Nutrition plays a critical role in children’s overall health and development, and pediatricians are here to partner with families to ensure they have access to healthy food,” said Moira Szliagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, president of

the American Academy of Pediatrics. Recently highlighted in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, this grant is part of a national effort to provide pediatricians with the additional training needed to screen for food insecurity. No Kid Hungry will provide and offer three different learning models to pediatricians based on each physician’s time capacity and

work schedule. Pediatricians will be able to refer patients’ families to grocery benefits like SNAP and WIC, as well as other local and state resources for families through these learning models, which are the following:

• A Self-Driven Online Learning Site called PediaLink will offer training materials that physicians can use to learn more about screening and referrals on their own time.

• An Interactive Training Model lets pediatricians receive training through a self-directive, interactive series of programs.

• A Live Virtual Training Model called the “Extension for Community Health Outcomes” will enable physicians to receive hands-on training.

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Dinosaurs Invade Nassau Coliseum

Go on a prehistoric adventure through America’s biggest dino event

The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back bigger and better than ever. The Jurassic Quest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs is ready to delight Long Island families at the Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, during its one-weekend-only engagement from Feb. 17 to 20.

Dinosaur fans will have the chance to experience Jurassic Quest’s most beloved and unique indoor experiences for the whole family including life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig, real fossils, “The Quest” - a new scavenger hunt-style mission for guests to complete, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, photo opportunities and more.

Since 2013, Jurassic Quest has been touring epic dinosaur experiences treating millions of people across North America to an as-close-as-you-canget look at the giants that ruled the Earth and sea millions of years ago. Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibition in North America.

Buy tickets at www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events starting at $36.36.

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Andriola, Goldberg & Associates Recognized As A Best-In-State Wealth Management Team By Forbes

Andriola, Goldberg & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Garden City, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.

The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s

most productive advisors and their teams. Andriola, Goldberg & Associates was chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, compliance record and best practices in their practice and approach to working with clients.

Andriola, Goldberg & Associates is led by Philip P Andriola, JD. They have collectively served the Garden City community since the 14-year practice was established.

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provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in oneon-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Andriola, Goldberg & Associates at 516.345.2600 office or visit the Ameriprise office at 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101, Garden City, NY 11530 or their website at www.agaprivatewealth.com.

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A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT FOR LONG ISLAND

Sands, the world leader in developing integrated resorts, is proposing a multi-billion-dollar investment at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This groundbreaking, world-class hospitality and entertainment project will be transformational for the Long Island economy, creating thousands of quality union jobs and generating millions of dollars in tax revenue.

A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG ISLAND BUSINESSES

Sands is committed to developing long-term partnerships with local businesses. For Long Island-based manufacturers, distributors, wholesale suppliers and other companies servicing the hospitality and entertainment industries, the Sands project will be an unprecedented opportunity to grow your business and be part of what will surely become an iconic centerpiece of the Long Island landscape.

Get an up close view of a dinosaur at Nassau Coliseum. (Photos courtesy Jurassic Quest)

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A Bus Trip, A Penny, And A Rifle Pin

Santos critics head to his offices as financial oddities mount

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It’s been another busy week in the world of U.S. Representative George Santos (NY-03), with plenty of symbols and keywords cutting through the near-constant buzz.

On February 7, for example, local members of Courage for America, Concerned Citizens of NY-03, and Make the Road Action took a bus trip to Washington, D.C. for a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for Congress to expel Santos. While there, they also delivered a petition to that end to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as they did a few days earlier at Santos’ New York office (which still names former Rep. Tom Suozzi on its awning).

That week, multiple news outlets also reported on a peculiar finding in the campaign finances of Santos as well as another familiar political face in Nassau County. As CNN’s Fredreka Schouten, Kara Scannell and Gregory Krieg explained, “In the fall of 2020, then-New York Rep. Lee Zeldin’s campaign submitted a report to federal regulators with a series of unusual expenses: 21 payments on a single day of exactly $199.99 each. The outlays – each just one penny below the dollar figure above which campaigns are required to keep receipts – all went to anonymous recipients ... a pattern that has emerged recently in the filings of [George Santos].”

Both men’s congressional campaigns had the same person, Nancy Marks, as treasurer.

Starting February 1, Santos has

also been getting public heat for wearing a shiny metal pin shaped like an AR-15 rifle on his jacket in Congress.

According to fact-checking website Snopes.com, Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia has taken credit for handing out such pins to Santos and Rep. Ana Paulina Luna of Florida, who were both pictured in the House with the rifle pins on their lapels.

As Alex Kasprak noted for Snopes, “Clyde is the owner of a gun store in his home state of Georgia. As reported by The Washington Post, the AR-15 pins were not the first weapons-based souvenir promoted by some GOP members of the 118th Congress: ‘Clyde’s distribution of the gunshaped pins comes after newly elected Rep. Cory Mills passed out dummy grenades stamped with the GOP logo last week to other members of Congress, along with a note on his office letterhead emphasizing that the ordnance was made in Florida.’”

Other Recent Highlights:

• In early February, news broke that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into Santos’ actions with regard to allegations from a formerly homeless veteran that Santos kept the $3000 they’d raised to save the man’s service dog.

• Patch.com’s Jacqueline Sweet

reported on apparent, strange and mispelled Facebook comment by Santos posted in 2011 that seems to both insult/incite harm against Jewish and Black people and give the impression he sat on the keyboard.

• A former job-applicant to Santos’ campaign recently accused the freshman congressman of sexual harassment.

• According to Bloomberg, Santos previously told some potential campaign donors that he had been one of the producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a famously money-losing and

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL VETOES WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

Governor Hochul deserves praise from the medical community in Nassau County and New York State for giving legislation to increase wrongful death awards significant consideration. “This broad, far-reaching law has serious unexpected repercussions, particularly for our already troubled healthcare system,” as Governor Hochul observed in her New York Daily News op-ed.

Together with the Medical Society of the State of New York,

Nassau County is prepared to collaborate with the Governor and the Legislature to create updated laws that guarantee legal recourse for bereaved families while safeguarding the capacity of doctors, hospitals, and healthcare professionals to continue giving our patients the care they expect and deserve. If our prices significantly increase, we will not be able to do that because we are the state with the highest liability insurance expenses. Physicians practicing in

underserved communities would be disproportionately affected by the fees.

Despite having a top-notch healthcare system, New York is one of the least desired states for doctors to practice medicine. We must take action to guarantee that our state recruits and keeps licensed doctors who can offer our residents high-quality medical treatment.

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The Streak Is Over

The streak lasted 961 days.

My wife and I did our best to avoid getting it. We took all the precautions, including wearing masks out in public when required.

In the beginning, we self-quarantined and avoided large crowds, even after some restrictions were lifted. I’ve been working from home, so my exposure to the general public has been limited. My retired wife spent plenty of time outdoors, at the barn with our horse Stormy and walking Louie the Labrador.

I worried about getting it before my surgery in June and having it canceled, but that never happened. We suffered through the loss of a loved one at the hands of this terrible sickness that has claimed the lives of over a million people across our country.

We even attended a wedding where more than 20 people were infected (none seriously), and somehow, it missed us. Virtually everyone in our circle of family and friends came down with it at some point, a few of them twice.

There were times when I thought about the Stephen King novel The Stand and how the virus in the story killed 99.9% of the population, with the other 0.1% being immune for no apparent reason. How else would you explain us not catching it?

My wife has been visiting her mother in a rehab center or nursing home, on and off, for the past 18 months. For each visit, she needs to take a test that comes up negative before they will let her enter the building. She tested negative on a Saturday visit in early November.

But she tested positive the next day.

When she called to tell me, I grabbed one of the home tests we had stashed and read the directions. I stuck the swab up both nostrils, swirled it around in the liquid, then put a few drops into the testing device. There were two lines marked “C” and “T.” If you got a red line only on the “C,” you were negative. If you got a red line on both the “C” and “T,” you were positive.

The testing instructions said to wait 20 minutes for the results. I set my phone timer to 20 minutes.

Having no patience, I checked the device after just a few minutes – two very red lines had already formed. I had no illusions of grandeur that after 20 minutes, they would

disappear. I had taken a home test earlier in the year when I didn’t feel good and got only the “C” line. Two red lines appearing almost immediately were not a good sign.

I checked again after 10 minutes and saw the same result. When my phone timer went off at 20 minutes, I didn’t even have to look.

The streak was over.

Although I felt a little fatigued, I wasn’t exhibiting any other symptoms, like congestion, sneezing, or coughing. I went to see my doctor that Monday and got an official “PCR” test, confirming the positive result of the home test. Without any debilitating symptoms, I was told to keep taking Tylenol and call them if things worsened.

Unfortunately, the timing could have been better. I had scheduled a much-needed week of vacation time from work. With both of us sick, we can’t go anywhere.

We are so thankful that we were up to date on our vaccines, which may have helped keep the virus in check. Since I was on vacation anyway, I had planned on sleeping late during the week, so that mission was accomplished thanks to the virus. Instead of going out to dinner a few times, we ordered in.

I just can’t believe it finally caught up with us after 961 days. Since it was scary movie season, I fired up the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers. In that movie, you became a walking zombie only if you fell asleep.

After 961 days of avoiding it, that’s all I felt like doing…

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Speak To Me, a movie filmed on Long Island and created by and starring Long Islanders, is premiering at Movieland Cinemas in Coram on Feb. 16.

The film follows two young men who deal with life’s ups, downs and expectations, all while maintaining emotional boundaries that plague Black and African American Men: “Man up!,” “Be tough,” or “Life ain’t fair.” The film asks, what are their breaking points, and it aims to start a conversation about mental health and vulnerable communication.

“We’re raised to be strong, they tell us don’t let anyone see you cry,” said Kurt Damas, the writer and co-director of the film. “That’s how we’re brought up. When in reality I believe you should cry when you

feel like you have to cry. And you should tell someone that you don’t feel right... The stigma is you’re weak if you have problems, you’re weak if you’re depressed, or you’re crazy... But you’re actually breaking this person when you’re not addressing how they feel, their emotions. And we’re taught to swallow those emotions, hold them in and go about your day.”

Speak To Me is a much needed conversation starter. According to research posted on the film’s website, 16 percent (4.8 million) of Black and African American people reported having a mental illness, and 22.4 percent of those (1.1 million people) reported a serious mental illness over the past year. And rates of serious mental illness in the Black and African American community is rising.

“It’s a short film that we wrote because we lost a friend in 2022,” Damas said. “During that time it was super tough, emotionally, and I was meditating one day. I was probably at my lowest point,

emotionally. And I came to the realization that I was blessed to have these friends and family members; my wife, my brother and my close friends that I can cry with and mourn with. And I wouldn’t know how to go through that pain without the help of them. And I know, in most cases, you don’t have a lot of people like that.”

Many involved with the film were personally impacted by the loss of this friend, including Cory Saint-Laurent, who stars in the film. Damas had always told Saint-Laurent that he would write something for him.

“I was a rapper who toured the world for a lot of years straight, no agent, no record label, no anything,” Damas said. “My friend was actually my right hand man on those tours, but I was always a creative. That was my thing. And I always wrote scripts.”

For years, Damas has wanted to create a movie, and when he got the idea for it, he wrote Speak To Me in a day. And, Damas

said, he received a blessing from the sister of his passed friend.

The producer and co-director, Trevor Jackson, has also always wanted to work on a movie. And Damas always told Jackson that he was going to hold him to that.

“That’s what I’m known for, holding my friends to whatever they tell me,” Damas said. “So, they’re super selective about telling me their dreams, because I hold them to it.” The film was funded by Damas and Jackson, and they received support in creating a high-end production from friends who could provide various skill sets and film locations.

“It was all about resourcefulness and our network of people who wanted to see us do well,” Damas said. “They also believed in the message behind our script.”

Speak To Me stars Saint-Laurent, Matthew Boyd, Nersheen Lotus and LaVeda Davis. For more information about the film, visit www.speaktomethefilm.com.

Matthew Boyd, Nersheen Lotus and Cory Saint-Laurent, all Long Islanders, star in Speak To Me, a film that speaks to mental health. (Photo courtesy Speak To Me film)

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Selecting the “best” school for your child is not easy. A school where she will be challenged academically, supported emotionally, develop socially, and solidify her foundation for a lifetime of success. That’s a tall order for any school and the pressure to make the right decision is no longer reserved for the college choice, it starts as early as whether to enroll your child in public or private school from the very start.

These are not simple questions to answer. It’s always going to be a personal decision for your family, shaped by your financial situation, your family’s values and the unique needs of your child. There are an overwhelming number of variables to take into consideration and with the stakes as high as they are, once you’ve settled in on the ‘best choice’ for your family, the last thing you want to struggle with is whether you can afford your child’s dream school. Affordability is a relative concept. Price and value are vastly different measurements.

“People say to me, well how can you afford to send your kids to (Sacred Heart Academy) and I say, how can you afford NOT to?,” said Umberto Mignardi, a Sacred Heart Academy parent (2018 and 2023).

Living on Long Island, many of us pay significant taxes to fund the public-school

systems. Based on our geography, we do have the option of sending our child to the designated public school for “free.” Or with over 150 private schools to choose from, we might opt to identify a school outside of our immediate geography that is better aligned with our families’ priorities. Every decision we make, about schooling or otherwise, comes with a trade-off for a different option.

There is no doubt that our children are our greatest assets so it makes sense for us to prioritize our time, talent, and investment in their schooling. That is not to say that families should go into debt or

risk the welfare of their finances at all costs. Instead, it means that saving and spending money for a private education means you can privode your child with an experience that is uniquely aligned with her strengths, goals, and your family’s beliefs.

Smaller class sizes, enhanced academic opportunities such as AP and Honors classes, college preparation, leadership development, religious foundation, athletic opportunities and respectful, safe and enhanced learning environments are just some of the factors to consider when comparing a public school with a private option.

After a careful review, if your family selects a path for your child that involves paying private tuition, the option is much more affordable than many realize. Yes, private schools are not subsidized by the Federal government in the same manner as public schools. They derive the majority of their funding through tuition, donations and development gifts. However, there are many financial options to explore that may ease the financial stress on your family.

In fact, the schools themselves often offer significant financial aid and scholarships to their students in an effort to keep themselves within financial reach of the majority of students. These scholarships may be based on academic talent, performance on standardized testing, religious affiliation or

alumni/ae relationships.

At Sacred Heart Academy, an all-girls college-preparatory Catholic high school, students have access to not only academic awards, but also to full-tuition awards such as the “Dear Neighbor” scholarship, which recognizes financial need, as well as pays homage to the core mission of the school.

“We continue to prioritize our growing commitment to scholarship and financial aid...to be sure that the excellence of a SHA education is accessible to as many as desire it,” said Roger O’Donnell, a Sacred Heart parent (2015) and chair of the school’s finance committee.

There are also ways to defer billing through payment plans, work with your employer to match contributions, explore faith-based scholarships through your Church or religious institution and hundreds of outside scholarships and grants for your family to explore.

Individual families need to make the school choice that makes the most sense for them. Might sending your child to a private school mean you take fewer vacations, eat out less frequently, hold off on that new car or ask family members to contribute to school savings rather than buying gifts throughout the year? Without a doubt. Will it be worth it for your family? Undoubtedly.

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Center For Science To Host Nature Week During February Break

The Center for Science will be hosting ‘Nature Week’ at its Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Rockville Centre during February school break. Children will enjoy creating their own nature arts and crafts projects that they will be able to keep and take home. Nature Week will be open starting Saturday, Feb. 18, and continue on 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26 (Closed on Wednesday, Feb. 22). Tickets are $12 for children ages 2-13, $15 for children and adults ages 14 and up and $12 for seniors over 65. Each ticket includes entry to the exhibit along with participation for nature crafts. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

“The Center for Science is always offering innovative educational experiences for families on Long Island. Among our exhibit’s dinosaurs and live animal displays, children and their parents will engage in activities while learning about nature,” said Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, executive director of The Center for Science.

The Dinosaurs! and Live Animals Exhibit gives visitors a unique and up-close-andpersonal experience where they will learn how animals adapt and survive, which is demonstrated through a unique intermixing of dinosaur models and an assortment of live animals that include owls, emu, golden

pheasant, goats, snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and more. Located on Tanglewood Preserve, The Center for Science also has miles of wonderful nature trails where families can further explore the wonders of the natural world.

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Balentine Appointed As New York Tech Provost

Jerry Balentine, D.O., has been appointed provost at New York Institute of Technology, adding to his existing role as executive vice president. He had been serving as interim provost since March 2022.

Reporting to New York Tech President Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., Balentine will continue to evaluate new opportunities for university growth and expansion, especially in the area of faculty research, as well as oversee strategic resource allocation, among other responsibilities.

“Since he assumed the role of interim provost nearly a year ago, Balentine has proven to be an effective, resourceful, and collaborative academic leader, dedicated to students, faculty, and staff, as well as to New York Tech’s strategic vision,” Foley said.

Capatriti, the “Honest Olive Oil” Company is teaming up with Nassau BOCES’ Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) to offer students a unique opportunity to create the next national digital ad commercial for the company.

“Capatriti is proud of its long-standing commitment to Long Island and we are happy to help foster and recognize the potential in the arts in our backyard,” said Themis Kangadis, CEO of Capatriti. “We are excited

Balentine first joined the university in 1992, as an adjunct faculty member at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). In 2009, he was named chair of the emergency medicine division within the Department of Clinical Specialties and in 2010, was appointed faculty associate in the Center for Global Health. In 2014, he became vice president for medical affairs and global health, later taking on the role of dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. During that time, NYITCOM grew its research output in several areas and added the university’s first Ph.D. program, a combined Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biological and Medical Sciences. Most recently, he served as interim

provost, chief operating officer, and executive vice president.

Foley appointed Balentine as co-chair of New York Tech’s long-term strategic planning initiative in 2018, setting in motion a planning process to develop a Strategic Three-Year Action Plan to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the university. Balentine’s distinguished career has included serving as chief medical officer and executive vice president of St. Barnabas Hospital and Healthcare System in the Bronx, and as a hospital medical director, emergency department director, and residency director.

“I am honored and excited to continue my work at New York Tech and work with our faculty, staff, and students to build on our tradition of education, innovation, and

Capatriti Teams Up With Nassau BOCES

to work with the next generation of entrepreneurs, and are confident Barry Tech students will rise to the occasion. We look forward to seeing their short film.”

Through March 2023, a group of four students will intern and collaborate with Capatriti’s marketing agency, Wonder Integrated Group (WonderINgroup) to create a short film that depicts Capatriti in a fun and engaging way. Students were given a list of criteria they should consider when creating

their films, including: Capatriti’s honesty in its ingredients, production and quality control methods, and the company’s Long Island roots and tradition of giving back locally.

“Partnering high school media students with companies like WonderINgroup to work on the Capatriti brand reinforces the skills they are learning in the classroom,” said Robyn Cavalieri, video production and digital filmmaking teacher, Nassau BOCES. “They have a chance to get inspired

research,” Balentine said.

A graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Balentine completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia and his emergency medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he also served as chief resident. He earned his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.

—New York Institute of Technology

by professionals in their field of study. A seed gets planted and it grows into real life experiences that they will take with them into their future endeavors.”

At the close of the program, Kangadis will give students a tour of the Capatriti facility and be involved in the presentations of the final commercial. There is the potential for the commercial to be aired across digital channels and beyond.

—Capatriti

Jerry Balentine, D.O.

Three Things That Are Not So Boring Over Winter Break

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

This year feels fast-moving and tiring already. Maybe because it is the first full year where most kids and adults are finally back to some normalcy in their schedules and routines. Winter break is almost welcoming if you are lucky enough to snag a few days of respite in conjunction with the kids school schedule.

Want to make the most of your winter break and avoid complete and utter boredom? Here are a couple of ideas to consider to make the most of your kids’ winter break next week.

Visit Your Favorite Hometown Spots

If you are like most people, our busy schedules and constant pressure to be on and moving and going and doing often do not include some of the cool and fun things that are available right in our own backyards. We often forget what it is like to be a tourist in our own hometown. Many of the neighborhoods have walkable downtowns, candy or toy shops, a specialty bakery, micro-museums and historical societies, amazing nature trails and so much more. Put a plan in place to visit a few of your favorites next

week. Make time to appreciate the “little” things and support local business, many of whom are your own neighbors. These places and things will remind you of how fortunate you are to live in such on such a vibrant and bustling island. Make a parent-kid meet-up out of it. Invite a few parent-friends with their kids. You may find a new appreciation or experience at the places you have loved for so long.

Learn Something New

If the COVID quarantine has taught us anything, it is probably that you are never too young or too old to learn something new. We had spent countless hours in sheer boredom on most days trying to reignite some old

hobby passions and also hop online to learn something new. The libraries around Long Island took clear advantage of this captive audience to bring you crafting classes, ukelele lessons, cooking demonstrations and language learning workshops, all via the internet to keep our brains engaged and our skills sharp. Many of these “pandemic” explorations turned into new businesses for many of our neighbors, including new restaurants, candlemaking, bakeries and tutoring services.

Some hobbies to consider while you are on winter break next week are:

• Painting

• Ceramics

• Jewelry-making

• Crocheting or knitting

• Die-cutting on a Cricut machine (available at some libraries across Long Island, for loan)

• Mahjong or chess

• Play a new instrument (you can start with a YouTube video, sign up for classes at the local music shop or enlist the help of a private music tutor who will come to your house)

• Try a new sport, like pickleball or curling (yes, there are actually leagues and local teams)

• Learn to speak another language (the local libraries have several highly rated language learn apps and databases available for self-guided study)

You will never know what you are interested in of you don’t give something a try. Try it. It could give you and your kids something of a bonding experience or develop a hobby passion in common.

Take A Staycation

When it comes to winter break, you may not have the time, budget or desire to put together a dream getaway. That does not mean that you have to remain confined to the house with the kids, sitting on the couch

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in front of the TV being bored out of your minds. Plan a staycation. What does that mean? It means grab the calendar and map out small short day trips that do not require packing suitcases, boarding the dogs and having your mail transferred. Day trips will help you have a plan for getting out of the house all or most days of the week-long school vacation. A fun staycation idea also is to book a local extended-stay hotel, Airbnb, VRBO or other accomodations on the island, even if it is only four miles from your house and you feel like you have escaped the doldrums of winter. There are some great boutique hotels on Long Island including ones in Port Washington, Roslyn, Port Jefferson and Garden City.

Whatever you choose to do on your welldeserved winter break, have fun and be safe.

BOCES Adult Ed Students Complete Coursework

Nearly 50 students in the Nassau BOCES Intensive Support Program (ISP)—part of the agency’s Adult Education Program— celebrated the completion of their coursework in a safe, socially-distanced ceremony. These students were presented with their certificates of achievement by administrators from the Adult Education Program, which is housed at the Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center in Westbury.

The goal of the ISP is to prepare students for employment in their chosen fields. Courses incorporate intensive training in a variety of essential trades, including automotive technology, building maintenance, food service, pet care, stock and inventory, and direct care. Each course includes a component in employability skills training. Job placement specialists work closely with students throughout the semester to arrange appropriate job placement and provide support services.

“Perseverance is the word that comes to mind when I think of this cohort of graduates,” says Brad Slepian, adult education assistant principal. “This group started their studies right before COVID shut down the Island. Yet they all found their way back, completed their respective courses and are career-ready for jobs in their selected fields. We’re really proud of them.”

Seven students successfully completed the Automotive Technology program: Sebastian Cruz (Westbury), Henry Hey

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(Merrick), Anthony Mack (Bayside), Jack Maloney (Massapequa), Thomas Prestigiacomo (Farmingdale), Christopher Tsafas (Baldwin) and Dimitrias Xenias (Levittown).

Three students earned certificates in Direct Care: Nicolette Ferrier (Valley Stream), Francesca Ramos (East Meadow) and Kaitlin Selfridge (Massapequa). Five students successfully completed their studies in Food Service: Ty-Shawn Gaines (Uniondale), Zion Hutchinson (Massapequa), Christelle Joseph (Valley Stream), Christopher Leroux (Baldwin) and Wendy Pineda (Hempstead).

Ten students earned ISP certification in Maintenance: Gregory Feil (East Rockaway); Julian Cruz, Jose Estrada and Esdras FloresBenavides (all from Farmingdale); Dylan Silva (Franklin Square); Sebastian Abreu and Xaivier Hernandez (both from Freeport); Gerard Romaine (Lawrence); Gustavo Guevara (Massapequa); and Matthew Gaudioso (Williston Park).

Eight students earned certificates of

completion in the Pet Care program: Ashley Kretzmer (Farmingdale); Rashad Henry (Floral Park); Ethan Bellomo (Hicksville); Kristin Galioto (Massapequa); Courtney Kohn (Roosevelt); Francine Segovia (Valley Stream); Genesis Cortes (Westbury); and Angela Horvatin (Williston Park).

Four students earned ISP certification as porters: Antonio Ulloa (East Rockaway); Kyle Benkert and Nicholas Galante (both from Massapequa); and Cooper Gindele (Merrick).

Nine students successfully completed the Stock and Inventory program: Christian Cardace and Kwesi Jean-Francois (both from Baldwin); Andrea Floriani (Farmingdale); Kylie Sandorfi (Lynbrook); Salvatore Worgul (Merrick); Thomas Glynn (Seaford); Michael Rudolph (Wantagh); Jordan Crawley (Westbury); and Matthew Bakshi (Woodmere).

Visit www.nassauboces.org/adulted to learn more about the program.

—Nassau BOCES

Adult students celebrate the completion of their coursework in the Nassau BOCES Intensive Support Program, part of the agency’s Adult Education Program.

HOMES

Recently Sold

This home is a seafarer’s delight. Nestled high in the hills of Bayville is a luxury community of spacious homes surrounded by Bayville’s famous beaches and coves. This amazingly oversized center-hall Hall Colonial at 11 Tradewinds Dr. sold on Jan. 4 for $905,000. It is traditional in style with big open rooms for comfortable living. Three levels of space lead out to a naturally gentle sloping yard, with an in-ground pool and brick patio. Enter to a grand foyer, leading to large open rooms with gorgeous hardwood floors. The original kitchen is waiting for a makeover. Walk out to a large deck that spans three rooms. Easy access to sitting out overlooking the lovely yard and pool. There is a two-car garage and full laundry room. The upper level has four beautiful bedrooms with hardwood floors and two full baths. The master bedroom has a huge suite. The lower level has a full bath, bedroom and a walk-out. This lovely home is minutes to amenities, Oyster Bay and Glen Cove. Locust Valley Schools.

This home in the desirable Presidents’ streets section of Bayville at 16 Adams Ave. sold on Jan. 27 for $830,000. It is the perfect beach house, a mint cape that was totally renovated in 2013. The property has deeded Soundside and Bayside beach rights within a stone’s throw including mooring rights. This stunning cape offers designer finishings on an oversized property. The spacious floor plan is perfect for entertaining. This home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway property or year-round living. It is just 40 miles from Manhattan.

HOME & DESIGN

Long Island Is Home To 10 Most Expensive Zipcodes

As mortgage rates reached 20-year highs and the economy began to falter, the overall U.S. housing market saw sales drop and price growth slow. Yet, among the 100 most expensive zip codes in the U.S., prices were on the upswing in even more locations this year than last, with 86 percent of zips experiencing increases.

That said, prices did grow at a slightly slower pace this year compared to 2021. More precisely, medians increased by 25 percent or more in just 16 zips in 2022 compared to last year’s 25. Overall, 2022 median price changes ranged between +39 and -41 percent. Last year has logged itself as another one for the records of the country’s top zip codes, with many reaching dizzying new pricing heights, despite the wider economic shifts. The Hamptons’ 11062 in Sagaponack is the second most expensive zip code in the U.S., posting a $5.75M median sale price.

Other key findings from the PropertyShark study:

• Nearing an $8 million median, the most expensive zip code in America is Atherton, CA 94027 for the sixth consecutive year.

• With nine zips in the top 100, the Hamptons outperformed NYC.

• Suffolk County’s 11930 in Amagansett recorded New York’s biggest gain, up 33 percent year-over-year.

• Only one Nassau County zip code ranks this year in the nation’s top 100—North Shore’s 11568 in Old Westbury with a $2.5 million median.

• New York state contributed with 17 zip codes to the country’s 100 most expensive zips.

• NYC climbed back to the top 20 with TriBeCa’s 10013 at #16.

• The least expensive homes in Long Island’s most expensive zips start at $425,000 in Montauk’s 11954 and $590,000 in Southampton’s 11968 despite median sale prices that exceed $5 million.

You can find the full report at www.propertyshark.com/

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—Written by Eliza Theiss, a senior writer in real estate trends for PrepertyShark.

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.

The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. Awarding $15,000 Scholarship To Female Athlete In Honor Of Brianna’s Law

The Odierno Law Firm is proud to announce the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship. In honor of Brianna Lieneck, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student athlete currently enrolled in her senior year of high school in Nassau or Suffolk County, New York who is planning to attend college. The recipient will be granted a one-time tuition award of $15,000, which will be paid directly to the institution of enrollment.

In 2005, Brianna lost her life in a tragic boating accident at just 11 years old. This accident inspired Brianna’s Law, a comprehensive boater education law requiring all power boaters in New York State to complete an eight-hour boating safety course.

A vibrant and tremendous young athlete, Brianna enjoyed several sports. She particularly enjoyed softball. Brianna was known to embody the core values of hard work, teamwork, and dedication and was a diligent student who worked hard on and off the field.

Interested, qualified candidates may apply for the memorial scholarship by submitting a 500-word essay to scholarship@o2law.com The essay must portray how the candidate exhibits Brianna’s qualities and describe a hardship or disadvantage the candidate has faced.

“We are so pleased and proud to award this scholarship annually. Part of our core mission at The Odierno Law Firm is to uplift and serve our Long Island community. It’s gratifying to support tremendous and hardworking student athletes in such a direct way.” Scott Odierno, ESQ. said.

Applications will be accepted from January 15 to June 15 each calendar year. The recipient will be selected by the Lieneck family and announced during the last week of June. To learn more about the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship, visit https:// www.o2law.com/scholarship/ or email scholarship@o2law.com.

—Submitted by the Odierno Law Firm

LEGAL NOTICES

PURPOSE: THE FILING OF NEW TARIFF AMMENDMENTS TO P.S.C. NO. 1 GAS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDERS DATED JANUARY 19, 2023, IN P.S.C. CASES 4-M-0565 AND 20-M-0266.

TEXT: Notice is hereby given that Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid has led new tari amendments with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s Order is dated January 19, 2023, to become e ective February 1, 2023.

Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“KEDLI”) led tari revisions in response to a New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) Order Authorizing Phase 2 Arrears Reduction Program. Phase 2 of the Arrears Reduction Program provides automatic relief through direct bill credits to residential non-Energy A ordability Program (“EAP”) and small-commercial customers who have eligible arrears and who did not receive relief under the Phase 1 program, by issuing a one-time bill credit to reduce or eliminate accrued arrears through May 1, 2022. The PSC Order also establishes the Arrears Management Program (“AMP”) Phase 2 Surcharge to recover costs of these bill credits e ective February 1, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that starting on February 1, 2023, the AMP Phase 2 Surcharge will commence on customer bills and will be included in the Delivery Revenue Adjustment line. The AMP surcharge is located on the KEDLI website. For Residential customers:

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Nassau Community College To Serve As Training Hub For Potential Sands Resort

Global resort developer Las Vegas Sands and Nassau Community College (NCC) of the State University of New York have agreed in principle for the college to become the primary employee training center for a proposed Sands resort located near the campus.

The collaboration, which will include an internship and experiential learning component for NCC students, would support sustainable job growth and economic development on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan region.

The public-private initiative would be contingent on the Sands being successful in securing the opportunity to develop a multi-billion-dollar resort complex on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

“The creation of a new industry with thousands of jobs in multiple sectors is a tremendous opportunity not only for our students but for

the diverse populations we serve as a community college,” said Dr. Maria Conzatti, acting president of Nassau Community College.

“Enhancing our curriculum with training programs, mentorship, and internship opportunities in conjunction with an industry leader like Sands, provides an opportunity for students to be placed on successful career paths.”

“Our company has a strong track record of partnering with a variety of educational organizations to put people on pathways to success in the hospitality industry and help them build the skills they need to increase their earning power. We are making the same commitment to the Long Island community and have an excellent partner with an aligned vision to do so in working with Nassau Community College,” said Robert G. Goldstein, Sands’ chairman and chief executive officer.

The collaboration between Sands and Nassau Community

Las Vegas Sands Partners With Minority Millennials For Talent Pipeline

College would lead to programs in hotel and casino management, security and surveillance, meetings and banquets, entertainment, and food and beverage. “The college’s programs are designed to educate individuals for a wide-range of jobs in current and emerging fields,” said Dr. Genette Alvarez-Ortiz, acting vice president of academic affairs at Nassau Community College. “We offer excellent programs for particular skill areas such as food service and nutrition, sales and marketing, cybersecurity and information technology, world languages and cultures, and theater and music,” Dr. Alvarez-Oritz said.

She noted that the college is currently renovating a free-standing building on the college’s north campus to serve as the home to its Culinary Arts program, which offers the Associate in Occupational Studies degree. The building will be completed in 2024.

— Submitted by Las Vegas Sands; edited for length

Las Vegas Sands recently announced a new partnership with Minority Millennials, a Long Island-based not-forprofit organization to build a diverse local talent pipeline for pre-apprenticeships and procurement opportunities associated with Sands proposal to develop a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort and entertainment center at the Nassau Hub.

This partnership will enable Minority Millennials to further their mission of helping young people of color access jobs, build wealth, and become more civically engaged. As part of the collaboration, Minority Millennials will work with Sands to ensure that local students and young professionals are prepared to take advantage of lucrative local career opportunities stemming from the integrated resort.

“We are preparing to roll out an extensive campaign

to ensure that when these jobs open, our local students, young professionals and emerging entrepreneurs are ready to take advantage of them,” said Dan Lloyd, Founder and President of Minority Millennials. “The types of jobs and careers that the Sands proposal aims to unlock are the kinds of opportunities that can create real generational wealth within our communities and drive economic growth, equity, and prosperity for Long Island.”

The campaign will lean heavily on social media, but also include in-person events. The Minority Millennial campaign is primarily targeting students, young professionals, and people aged 40 and under in Uniondale and its surrounding communities. Events and opportunities will also be made available throughout Long Island.

— Submitted by Minority Millennials; edited for length

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

HOROSCOPES

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND HOROSCOPES By

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). How we react to the world is less about what is actually happening and more about what we already believe. Your cosmic gift of the week is one of self-awareness. You’ll realize when your behavior is following a pattern instead of being created in the moment as a reaction to the realities in play.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As you stroll through your own thoughts today you get the strange feeling that maybe this is the world. Are we ever really outside ourselves? You’ll experience the inner landscape as you would any forest or shore -- landscapes you didn’t build, are not responsible for. Learn, marvel, enjoy, explore.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Strong friendships are exible friendships. ey will last through life changes, physical moves and social shifts. You’ll get the chance to demonstrate your emotional exibility. One x will solve multiple, but not all, problems. Don’t allow the little things to discourage or derail you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). ere are things that seem like they’d be so easy that are actually quite impossible. ere are also seemingly unachievable things well within your ability. is week, go for what you want without worrying whether it’s doable or not. Trust life’s mysterious organization.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t worry about doing the important things rst or saving your best e orts for the right circumstance. ere is only one circumstance: the one you’re in. However you bring yourself to it, it’s enough. “ ere are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”

-- Wendell Berry

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Even though your re sign nature is to be warm and inviting, this week you will get to appreciate the opposite aesthetic. Discovery is made in a distraction-free zone. An austere environment a ords your mind the room to stretch out and settle into the calm state from which deep rest and healing can occur.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll have an audience for your thoughts and feelings. if you don’t quite articulate them to your own high standard, cut yourself a break. No matter how well you speak, people will come up with their own interpretations that may have little to do with you, so you may as well be comfortable and say what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere is not one person among us who deserves better treatment than the others, and yet many believe they do and will gladly accept all perks. Humility is rare, its treasures unsung though extremely valuable. Many will strive for con dence and attractiveness. You will never be sorry you aimed for humility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unlike the newborn fawn who can stand up within the rst 10 minutes of life, humans take years to achieve independence and require a good amount of nurturing to do even the simplest task. is week, you’ll consider it your honor to help and be helped. Brilliant student/teacher pairings are featured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ere are so many ways to measure success, many of which don’t count or matter at all to you. So, in order to distance yourself from the abyss, you absolutely must nd your own measure. What is your equivalent of inches, of miles? Claim and name it this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You appear to be working hard, but to you it’s not so di cult. is has something to do with your fuel source, which doesn’t come from anything that can be found from the outside world. You’re fueled by your own purpose, which is a high-octane fuel indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People will admire you for being decisive, but not for being impulsive. So, you’ll take your time, as usual, with your mind on the future. Subtle di erences in the way you communicate will turn things in an exciting and optimistic direction. You’ll expand your network to the tune of nancial gain.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’re in for adventure and even chaos for a time, but don’t worry -- this is the source of fun, relationship bonds and lucrative work. You will often be the center of attention this year, though it won’t go to your head. You use the spotlight for laughter and togetherness. You’ll hone many skills, including social, and e ectively draw precisely those who most interest you. More highlights: a new project that takes several months and earns big money, friends who help you with business and a romantic summer.

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Solution: 16 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Aussie islands

Solution: 16 Letters

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tial reasoning that is available in the bidding, will usually excel on defense.

For a good example of how careful defenders guide each other during the play, consider this deal where declarer got to four spades on the bidding shown. South’s spade bid had guaranteed a fivecard suit, and West’s two-spade bid had conventionally guaranteed at least five hearts as well as five or more cards in one of the minors.

West started his side on the right path when he made the abnormal lead of the jack of hearts instead of the king. It was immediately obvious to East, after dummy appeared, that the jack-of-hearts lead was not the top card of a sequence and that his partner was trying to convey a special message of some sort.

Considering that the vocabulary of bidding consists of only 15 words — the four suits, the numbers one to seven and the words “notrump,” “double,” “redouble” and “pass” — one would think that it is a near impossibility to accurately describe one’s holding to partner in the majority of deals. Nevertheless, a good pair, by making careful use of this limited vocabulary, will reach the best contract the great majority of the time. Similarly, this same good pair, utilizing the same sort of inferen-

It did not take East long to decipher the message. He won the jack of hearts with the ace and shifted to a diamond at trick two! West ruffed, and the defenders later scored two trump tricks to put the contract down one.

But if West had led the king of hearts originally, or if East had not been alert to the meaning and purpose of his partner’s offbeat opening lead, declarer very likely would have lost only two trumps and a heart and would have made four spades.

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Waiter Convicted In Stabbing Death At Hicksville Restaurant After Argument Over Tips

David Jimenez-Salazar stabbed 37-year-old Elvin Padilla in the neck with broken liquor bottle and killed him

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a waiter at a Hicksville restaurant was convicted at trial yesterday of Manslaughter for the stabbing death of his co-worker, a busboy at the eatery, after the two argued over tips in July 2020.

David Jimenez Salazar, 25, of Farmingdale, was convicted after a jury trial before Judge Howard Sturim of Manslaughter in the First Degree (a B felony).

The trial began on January 24, 2023, and the jury delivered their verdict on the second day of deliberations on January 31, 2023. The defendant faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on March 16, 2023.

“Thirty-seven-year-old Elvin Padilla called out sick on July 16, 2020, but after learning of a staff shortage, the dedicated employee took the shift – it would be the last he would ever work,” said DA Donnelly. “That evening, the defendant shorted Padilla $20 in tips he was owed, and an argument broke out between the men that would end Elvin Padilla’s life. In a rage, the defendant plunged a broken

bottle into the victim’s neck leaving the father of two to die on the floor of the restaurant. We thank the jury for their decision and continue to keep Elvin Padilla’s family in our thoughts.”

DA Donnelly said that on July 16, 2020, at approximately 10:39 p.m. at the La Candela Restaurant in Hicksville, the defendant, a waiter at the restaurant, began arguing with the victim, 37-year-old Elvin Padilla, a busboy at the same restaurant, about tip money.

At the time, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on restaurants and employees, the restaurant’s ownership instituted a policy that waiters were to share 30% of total tips with busboys. That evening, Padilla accused the defendant of under-tipping him for his night’s work and shorting him $20.

As the argument continued, Padilla threw his tip money back at the defendant and pushed him. The defendant and victim then began shoving each other until the defendant left the area.

Padilla exited the kitchen shortly after and

entered the bar area of the restaurant where the defendant was waiting for him. Salazar picked up a glass vodka bottle and swung it at Padilla, striking him. The defendant then broke the bottle on the counter, leaving a jagged-edged bottle neck, and swung it again at Padilla, stabbing him in the jugular.

When police arrived at the restaurant, the victim was found lying on the floor and

pronounced deceased.

Salazar was arrested at the scene by members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Eighth Precinct.

Senior Litigation Counsel Tracy Keeton of the Homicide Bureau is prosecuting the case. Salazar is represented by Karl Seman, Esq. —Submitted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

Hempstead MS-13 Leader Convicted Of Murder For January 2017 Hacking

Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales was lured into Massapequa Preserve with the promise of drugs and sex

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a high-ranking MS-13 member has been convicted for his role in the January 2017 murder of a teenager deemed to be an enemy of the gang.

Carlos Portillo, a/k/a Solitario and Pikachu, 28, was convicted yesterday after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree (an A-I felony). The defendant is due back in court before Judge Helene Gugerty for sentencing on Mar. 7, 2023. He faces a potential maximum of 25 years to life in prison.

The trial started on Jan. 17 and closing statements occurred on Jan. 25. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours.

“High-ranking MS-13 member Carlos Portillo ordered the murder of an innocent 19-year-old man, simply because he wore the wrong color,” DA Donnelly said. “Portillo provided a gun and a machete for the gruesome task and instructed his gang subordinates on how and where to kill Espantzay-Gonzales.

I thank our prosecutors and the detectives at the Nassau County Police Department and New York City Police Department for

their assistance in bringing this dangerous defendant to justice.

Co-defendants Kevin Granados-Coreas, Antonio Cullal and Raul Ponce have previously pleaded guilty for their roles in the murder of EspantzayGonzales. Coreas, A/K/A Lonely, was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison, Cullal, A/K/A Duke, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, and Ponce, A/K/A Shadow, was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison.

The cases against co-defendants Roberto Abrego Reyes, Gerson Stanley Juarez, and Laura Campos are pending.

DA Donnelly said that, according to the indictment, in January 2017, seven gang members allegedly planned the murder of 19-year-old Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales, a perceived enemy of MS-13.

The victim allegedly wore the wrong color

when invited to a known gang location prior to his murder.

According to the indictment, GranadosCoreas allegedly told co-defendants Abrego-Reyes, Portillo and Cullal that Espantzay-Gonzales was an enemy of the gang. Abrego-Reyes, as the alleged leader of the Indios Locos Salvatrucha (ILS) clique of MS-13, gave the order to Portillo – the second-in-command of the clique – that Espantzay-Gonzales must be killed.

Portillo organized the gang members, instructed them on how and where to kill Espantzay-Gonzales, and provided them with a car, a gun and a machete.

Espantzay-Gonzales was lured to the Massapequa Preserve on January 28, 2017, with promises of sex and marijuana. To lure him to the preserve, one of the gang members allegedly pretended to befriend him.

LEGAL NOTICES

BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Board of Trustees of the Bethpage Public Library hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York, on the 3rd day of April, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballots upon the following propositions:

1. To adopt the Annual Budget of the Bethpage Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Bethpage Union Free School District; and

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Trustees, whereby one (1) member will serve a term commencing on July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028 and one member will serve the balance of an unexpired term commenc-

ing on April 3, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2027. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be elected to serve the term expiring on June 30, 2028, which is currently encumbered by Edward Silk. The candidate who receives the second highest number of votes will be elected to serve the term expiring on June 30, 2027, which is currently encumbered by appointee Megan Fortunato. A petition shall be required to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee. Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School District Administration Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions shall be available at the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw

his or her candidacy prior to the election, such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and with the same limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the District Clerk. Each petition shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 6, 2023 and not later than March 6, 2023.

REGISTRATION

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is necessary and no person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting of April 3, 2023 unless such person has personally registered. Each person may register for the said Special Meeting by appearing personally before the Board of Registration of the School District on March 22, 2023, as hereinafter stated. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of personal voter registration and the preparation of a register of the qualified voters of said School District, on March 22, 2023 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during

which time and at which place members of the Board of Registration shall place upon the School District Register the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration that they are entitled to vote at the above specified Library Special District Meeting.

Such register, upon its completion, will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will remain on file at such office and will be open for inspection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday.

Voters may register for voting at subsequent Library special district meetings on the day of the April 3, 2023 Special District Meeting. All persons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or Election or at any general election within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of

Once inside the preserve, GranadosCoreas, Cullal, Ponce, and Juarez allegedly hacked Espantzay-Gonzales to death with a machete. The 19-year-old was also shot in the face. The victim’s body was left under tree branches, leaves, and other brush.

Campos allegedly drove the defendants to and from the murder scene.

Espantzay-Gonzales’s body was discovered on March 23, 2017, by a man walking his dog in the preserve.

Portillo was arrested by members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad in July 2017.

Deputy Bureau Chief Katie Zizza of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau and Deputy Bureau Chief Daryl Levy of the Homicide Bureau are prosecuting this case. The defendant is represented by Joseph LoPiccolo, Esq.

The charges against the other defendants are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

—Submitted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

New York need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of April 3, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when school is in session at any day prior to March 29, 2023 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5)

days prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday and Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the Board of Education at the Bethpage Administration building and must be returned to the Office of the District Clerk, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714. The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 8, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk and returning the application in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Av-

enue, Bethpage, NY 11714, no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 8, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 9, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Monday, April 3, 2023, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of all persons to whom military voters’ ballots have been issued shall be available

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during regular office hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage nion ree School District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April , 202 at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may ob ect to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the nspector of lection before the close of the polls

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, that in accordance with ducation Law Section 201a, applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage nion ree School District. Such application must be received by the Board of egistration no earlier than March , 202 and at least seven ( ) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Special District Meeting, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of egistration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voters’ ballots have been issued, and have it available during regular office hours on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April , 202 at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may ob ect to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the nspector of lection before the close of the polls. o absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the Special District Meeting.

Dated: Bethpage, ew ork anuary , 202

B O D O T

BOA D O T ST S

B T PA P BL C L B A

ohn McCarthy, President

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Por medio del presente, la unta de ideicomisarios de la Biblioteca P blica de Bethpage notifica que se reali ar una reuni n extraordinaria de distrito con los votantes calificados del Distrito scolar Bethpage nion ree en la Biblioteca P blica de Bethpage, Powell Avenue, Bethpage, ueva ork, el de abril de 202 desde las 2:00 p. m. hasta las :00 p. m., hora en vigor, para votar con boletas electorales f sicas sobre las siguientes propuestas:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto an-

ual de la Biblioteca P blica de Bethpage para el a o fiscal 202 -202 y autori ar que la parte requerida de este se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad su eta a tributaci n del Distrito scolar Bethpage nion ree.

2. legir a dos (2) miembros de la unta de ideicomisarios: un (1) miembro cumplir un mandato que comen ar el 1 de ulio de 202 y terminar el 0 de unio de 202 , y un miembro cumplir el resto de un mandato sin concluir desde el de abril de 202 hasta el 0 de unio de 202 . Se elegir al candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos para cumplir con el per odo que finali a el 0 de unio de 202 , que actualmente est a cargo de dward Silk. Se elegir al candidato que reciba la segunda mayor cantidad de votos para cumplir con el per odo que finali a el 0 de unio de 202 , que actualmente est a cargo de una persona que ha sido designada, Megan ortunato. Se necesitar una solicitud para nominar a dicho candidato para el cargo de fideicomisario de la biblioteca. Las solicitudes deber n dirigirse a la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, ueva ork, y deber n estar firmadas por, al menos, veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito. Los puestos vacantes de la unta de ideicomisarios no se consideran cargos espec ficos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominaci n no deber n estipular ning n puesto vacante espec fico en la unta para la cual est nominado el candidato. Las solicitudes estar n disponibles en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, ueva ork. n caso de que cualquiera de dichos nominados se retire de la candidatura antes de la elecci n, esa persona no se considerar un candidato a menos que se presente ante la secretaria del distrito una nueva solicitud de nominaci n de esa persona de la misma forma y con las mismas limitaciones que los dem s candidatos. Cada solicitud deber presentarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito entre las :00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. (exceptuando s bados y domingos), hasta el de mar o de 202 , y no despu s de esta fecha.

ST O S OT CA, AD M S, que, en conformidad con la secci n 201 de la Ley de ducaci n, es necesario que los votantes se registren personalmente, y ninguna persona podr votar en la mencionada reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del de abril de 202 a menos que se haya registrado personalmente. Cada persona puede registrarse para dicha reuni n extraordinaria present ndose personalmente ante la unta de egistro del distrito esco-

lar el 22 de mar o de 202 , como se indica a continuaci n. La unta de egistro se reunir a los efectos de registrar personalmente a los votantes y preparar un registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar el 22 de mar o de 202 de :00 p. m. a :00 p. m., en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, momento y lugar en que los miembros de la unta de egistro incluir n en el egistro del distrito escolar los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que se presenten personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacci n de dicha unta de egistro, que estos tienen derecho a votar en la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito de la biblioteca que se especifica anteriormente.

Dicho registro, una ve finali ado, se archivar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, ueva ork, y permanecer archivado en dicha oficina y abierto para su inspecci n de :00 a. m. a :00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) d as previos a la reuni n o a la elecci n para la que se prepar , excepto los s bados y domingos. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar en las siguientes reuniones extraordinarias de distrito de la biblioteca el d a de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del de abril de 202 .

Todas las personas que hayan votado en cualquier reuni n o elecci n anual o extraordinaria o en cualquier elecci n general dentro de los cuatro ( ) a os anteriores a la preparaci n del registro, o que est n registradas para votar en cualquier elecci n general, de conformidad con la secci n 5-210 de la Ley lectoral del estado de ueva ork, no necesitan volver a registrarse para votar en la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del de abril de 202 .

PO L P S T , TAMB S OT CA que los votantes pueden registrarse en la oficina de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar que se encuentra en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, ueva ork, de : 0 a. m. a : 0 p. m., cuando la escuela est en sesi n en cualquier d a anterior al 2 de mar o de 202 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utili ar en la elecci n mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre que en la reuni n con la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacci n de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar, que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la elecci n para la cual se prepara el registro. l registro preparado seg n la secci n 201 de la Ley de ducaci n se presentar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Beth-

page, ueva ork, y estar abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo entre las :00 a. m. y las :00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) d as previos al d a establecido para la elecci n, excepto el s bado y el domingo, y en el centro de votaci n el d a de la votaci n.

PO L P S T , TAMB S OT CA que los votantes militares que no est n registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se puede pedir una solicitud de registro como votante militar a la unta de ducaci n en el edificio administrativo de Bethpage, y se la debe enviar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage 11 1 . La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria antes de las 5:00 p. m. del de mar o de 202 . n el pedido de solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar de qu manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de registro: por correo, transmisi n por fax o correo electr nico. PO L P S T , TAMB S OT CA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar pidiendo una solicitud a la secretaria del distrito y envi ndola en persona o por correo a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, 11 1 , antes de las 5:00 p. m. del de mar o de 202 . n el pedido de solicitud de boleta electoral militar, el votante militar puede designar de qu manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar: por correo, transmisi n por fax o correo electr nico. Las solicitudes de boleta electoral y las boletas electorales militares de los votantes militares calificados se deben entregar por correo o en persona. Las boletas electorales para los votantes militares se distribuir n a los votantes militares calificados antes del de mar o de 202 . La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales militares (1) antes del cierre de la votaci n, el lunes de abril de 202 , y deben tener una marca de cancelaci n del Servicio Postal de los stados nidos o el servicio postal de un pa s extran ero, o un endoso fechado de recepci n por parte de otra agencia del obierno de los stados nidos; o (2), a m s tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del d a de la elecci n debiendo estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que estable ca que no es posterior al d a previo a la elecci n.

n la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito scolar Bethpage nion ree se pondr a disposici n una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han otorgado boletas electorales militares durante el horario de atenci n habitual en cada

uno de los cinco d as previos al d a fi ado para la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el de abril de 202 , en el centro de votaci n durante la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votaci n podr ob etar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su ob eci n y las raones de esta al inspector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas.

TAMB S OT CA que, de conformidad con la secci n 201 a de la Ley de ducaci n, las solicitudes de boletas electorales por ausencia para la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito pueden pedirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito scolar Bethpage nion ree. La unta de egistro debe recibir esta solicitud despu s del de mar o de 202 y, al menos, siete ( ) d as antes de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral se enviar por correo al votante; o bien, el d a antes de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral se entregar personalmente al votante. La unta de egistro har una lista de todas las personas a las que se han otorgado boletas electorales por ausencia, y la tendr a disposici n en el horario de atenci n habitual en cada uno de los cinco d as previos al d a fi ado para la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el de abril de 202 , en el centro de votaci n durante la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votaci n podr ob etar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su ob eci n y las ra ones de esta al inspector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas. o se escrutar n boletas electorales por ausencia, a menos que se reciban, a m s tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del d a de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito. echado: Bethpage, ueva ork de enero de 202

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eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the assau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, 115 0 on ebruary 2 , 202 at 2: 0 p.m., premises known as 2 Balfour Drive, Bethpage, 11 1 .

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 assau and State of ew ork, Section , Block 1 and Lot 5 . Approximate amount of udgment is 5 , . plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed udgment ndex 1 1 201 . This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO D-1 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed eferee will cancel the sale.

athryn . Andreolli, sq., eferee

Duane Morris, LLP, 15 0

Broadway, ew ork, ew ork 100 , Attorneys for Plaintiff

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OT C O SAL

S P M CO T

ASSA CO T .S. BA T ST, .A.,

AS T ST O LS

MAST PA T C PAT O

T ST, B CAL B OM

LOA S, C., AS TS ATTO ACT, Plaintiff against DA D ALCO, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) ein

Such Crane, LLP, 1 00 Old Country oad, Suite 10 , estbury, 115 0.

there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed eferee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure Auctions will be held ain or Shine. Sale was originally schedule for ovember 15, 2022 at 2: 0 pm.

llen Durst, sq., eferee A S 0

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LEGAL NOTICE

OT C O SAL

S P M CO T ASSA CO T C ST A A T ST AS C STOD A O SA - LLC, Plaintiff against OTS . , et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Law Office of Michael hrenreich PLLC, 555 illow Ave., Suite 105, Cedarhurst, 1151 .

Pursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 25, 201 and an Order duly entered ebruary 2 , 2022, , the undersigned

Pursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale entered anuary 11, 201 , will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at orth Side Steps of the assau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, 11501 on ebruary 2 , 202 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 1 illard Avenue, armingdale, 11 5. Sec . Block Lot , , and . All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at armingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of assau and State of ew ork. Approximate Amount of udgment is 1 , 10.1 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed udgment ndex o 00 0 201 . The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th udicial District’s Covid-1 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The eferee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or

Pursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale entered September 2 , 2022, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at orth Side Steps of the assau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, 11501 on March 1, 202 at 2: 0 PM, all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of assau in the State of ew ork, the Premises known as 1 Melville d., armingdale, 11 5. Sec Block 0 Lot 11. Approximate Amount of udgment is 2 ,1 .1 plus interest, fees, costs and attorneys fees. Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed udgment ndex o 01252 2021. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th udicial District’s Covid-1 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The eferee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed eferee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure Auctions will be held ain or Shine.

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nal Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 28, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004MCW1, CLASS A-1 CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and EILEEN SCHWARTZMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 23 NORTH FRONT STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735: Section 49, Block 67, Lot 197 and 198:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 606487/2017. Thomas De Maria, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MORET LLC, Pltf. vs NEWBANK, 150 FULTON STREET INC., Defts. ndex 0 0 201 .

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 18, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 48, Block 443, Lot 24. 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 foreclosure auction. ALEXANDER SKLAVOS Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great eck, . 100052

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC D/B/A PLANET HOME LENDING SERVICING, Plaintiff, v. STEVEN CATTI, ANNETTE RUSSO, Defendant.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on February 20, 2019, I, David S Dender, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 2, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

68 Intervale Ave Farmingdale, NY 11735

SBL No: 48-278-6- 8

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed udgment, ndex o. 604443/2017 in the amount of $353,024.29 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, New York (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the Farmingdale Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and

2. To elect one (1) member to the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on une 0, 202 , as a result of the expiration of the term presently held by Lorraine Stanton.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board of Trustees will hold a public information meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 Library Budget on March 21, 2023 at 6:00pm, in the Library (address above). All residents of the Library District are invited to attend. A copy of the proposed Library Budget, together with the text of any resolution to be presented to the voters, may be obtained in the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning March 1 , 202 , except Sunday or holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Library Trustee shall be filed in the Office of the Library Director, located within the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not later than 5:00pm on Monday, March 6, 2023. Each candidate must be a qualified voter of the Library District, and must reside in the area served by the Library. Each petition shall be directed to the Library Director; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of conducting a registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the Library (address above) on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to the Register, anyone who is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared shall have their name added to the register. The register of voters will be filed in the Office of the School District Clerk, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, ew ork (the Office of the School District Clerk”),

where it will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to April , 202 , excluding Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS

GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours in the Office of the School District Clerk beginning March 14, 2023. Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the vote, except Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.

Copies of this notice and other election information are available in Spanish and English at www.farmingdalelibrary.org.

Dated: Farmingdale, New York

February 15, 2023

By Order of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY Farmingdale, New York CHRISTA LUCARELLI, Director 3-29-15-1; 2-15-2023-4T2 0- OB A M

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of PIRAEUS LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/24/2022.

Office location: 442 S Oyster Bay Road #1025 Hicksville, NY 11801 . SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 442 S Oyster Bay Road #1025 Hicksville, NY 11801

Purpose: any lawful act.

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BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2020NPL2, Plaintiff, vs. ANNETTE DOROTHY EICHENAUER A/K/A ANNETTE EICHENAUER A/K/A ANNETTE D. EICHENAUER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 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 March 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 296 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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 45, Block 498 and Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment is $135,943.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment ndex 05 0 201 . This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. File No. 202728-2

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, FSB, V. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ELIZABETH RADKE, DECEASED, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 22, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ELIZABETH RADKE, DECEASED, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NAS-

SAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE

STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 14, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 CORNWALL LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 11, Block 339, Lot 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 005765/2013. Lawrence M. Schaffer, 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.

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Peter Rizzo a/k/a Peter A. Rizzo, Jr.; Angelina Rizzo; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 11, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 23, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3174 ssex Lane, Levittown, 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 265 Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment $254,658.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 12 201 . 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.”

George Esernio, 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: December 1, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff,

v. JOSEPH SOEHNGEN

A/K/A JOSEPH H. SOEHNGEN, ET AL, Defendant.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 19, 2022, I, Thomas A. Abbate, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 8, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

38 Colgate Drive Plainview, NY 11803 SBL No.: 13-092-26

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed udgment, ndex o. 010944/2015 in the amount of $1,326,025.33 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 3-1; 2-22-15-8-2023-4T2 0 - OB L

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

EMIGRANT BANK, Plaintiff -against- ROBERT JOSEPH BARSCH A/K/A

ROBERT J. BARSCH, et al

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 16, 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 March 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 45 Block: 174 and Lot: 4

All bidders must wear a face

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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 24 PRIMROSE LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY

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

Index Number 603427/2018.

FARSHAD DAVID SAED, ESQ., Referee

Terenzi Confusione P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Happy Nest Speech Therapy PLLC.

Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/6/23. Office location: assau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against PLLC to: 3683 Berne Rd., Wantagh, 11 . Purpose: any lawful act.

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MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION

TRUST,

Plaintiff against DANIEL FOWLER A/K/A

DANIEL DAVID FOWLER

A/K/A DAVID FOWLER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID E. FOWLER A/

K/A DAVID FOWLER, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein

Such Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered uly 2 , 2022, 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 March 2, 202 at 2: 0 PM.

Premises known as 2 Major Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 66 Block 117 Lot 39. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of udgment is 5 , . 5 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index No 011854/2008. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th udicial District’s

Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court

Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

George Esernio, Esq., Referee AYSN361

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A

ONEWEST BANK, N.A.,

V. SS AM S LB T A A SS . LB T, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final udgment of oreclosure dated une , 201 , and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A

ONEWEST BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and SS AM S LB T A A SS . LB T, T 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 March 7, 2023 at 2: 0PM, premises known as HARBOUR ROAD, MASSAP A, 11 5 : Section 66, Block 124, Lot 50, 51, 52, 5 : ALL THAT CERTAIN PLAT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 002727/2015. Donna Marie Brady, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

’S OT C O

SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - MERCEDES O. LINDO AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF YOLANDA H. LINDO A/K/A YOLANDA LINDO, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on anuary , 2021. , the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 7th day of March, 202 at :00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and partly in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

Premises known as 96 County Line Road, Massapequa, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY

11758 a/k/a 96 County Line Road, Amityville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11701,(Nassau County) and 96 County Line Road, North Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 (Suffolk County). (SBL : 5 -C-5 ( ASSA CO T ); DSBL : 0100166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUFFOLK COUNTY))

Approximate amount of lien 0,0 . 0 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 609399/2018 (NASSAU) 613911/2018 (SUFFOLK). Farshad D. Saed, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

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

Dated: December 20, 2022

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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

L A A DO . LLY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Default udgment and udgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 17, 2019 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on December 9, 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 March 14, 202 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 236 Boundary 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 52, Block 16 and Lot 67. Approximate amount of udgment is 2 2, 1 .0 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index 612584/2018. 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.

Bruce R. Bekritsky, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 200987-1 3-1; 2-22-15-8-2023-4T#238062-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of KimMarie Styles LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of (SSNY) on 12/14/2022. Office location: assau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to Salon Culture Suites, 3001 Merrick Road Suite 106, Wantagh, ew ork, 11 10. Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company As Trustee

For Residential Asset Securitization Trust Series 2005-A15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-O, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael Smith; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 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 March 1 , 202 at 2: 0PM, premis-

es known as 25 Club Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 65 Block 215 Lot 26. Approximate amount of udgment 0 , .20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index# 008709/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth udicial District. oreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles . Casolaro, sq., 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: anuary 1 , 202 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238630-NOB/MASS

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. O . BAC AL PO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee’s and eport udgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 21, 202 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 South Westwood Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 a/k/a 50 Westwood Road a/k/a 50 Westwood Road South, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 536 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is 52 ,1 .5 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 609584/2019. 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. Richard Langone, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter

Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238433-NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V.

ST M LL , T AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final udgment of oreclosure dated September 22, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and ST MILLER, 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 March 21, 202 at 2: 0PM, premises known as 31 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, PLA , 11 0 : Section 0047, Block 0015100, Lot 000 5, nit 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, BEING A PART OF A CONDOMINIUM, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PLAINVIEW, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 000143/2017. Fay Mattana, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT

TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238681-NOB/PLV PLAINVIEW/ OLD

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUNDS SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A

Plaintiff, Against S. S A A S SUH, SHIK SUH, KIL BYUNG SUH, MINHO SUH, ELIZABETH SUH et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/11/2018, 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 1 202 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 82 Manor St., Plainview, New York 11803 and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, (Unincorporated Area), Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 12 Block 8 Lot 51

The approximate amount of the current udgment lien is 0 ,2 .0 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid udgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 13-000798

Andrew K. Preston, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, 105 Dated: 1 2 202 ile umber: 120-11 2 LD 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238550-NOB/PLV-OLD BETHP

Town Completes Upgrade Of T-Ball Field At John Burns Park In Massapequa

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the upgrade of the t-ball athletic field at John Burns Park in Massapequa, known as the ‘West’ field, is now complete and ready to welcome young athletes this spring.

“My administration is proud to have secured $50,000 in New York State grant funding toward the purchase and installation of this new turf field at John Burns Park,” said Supervisor Saladino. “These important aesthetic and safety upgrades will enhance the overall playing experience for our little leaguers and others who use these fields.”

This t-ball field is the latest improvement to be made at this facility, which saw field replacements at several other locations to enhance and increase playtime for thousands of young athletes. As a result of the State grant funds, administered through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the Town’s

portion of the field replacement was under $4,300. Synthetic turf fields generally have an approximate useful life of 10 years and are less expensive than the long-term cost of maintaining natural grass and a dirt surface. They also provide the potential for fewer cancellations of games due to inclement weather. This field was originally constructed more than 10 years ago.

“Synthetic fields aesthetically improve the look of our local communities and help increase play time for our young athletes, while beautifying our park,” said Councilman Labriola. “We continue to enhance our parks in a cost-conscious manner while protecting your wallet and keeping taxes down.”

Visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/parks for more information about Town parks, including upcoming and ongoing programs and events.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

Men’s Basketball Rolls To Win Over Purchase

The Farmingdale State men’s basketball team rolled to a 101-58 victory over Purchase College on Tuesday evening. The Rams improved to 14-6 overall and 9-2 in Skyline Conference play with the win.

Farmingdale State led 4-3 in the opening minutes before nine straight points put the Rams on top, 13-3.

After a Purchase layup, a 10-2 run, including a pair of 3’s from senior forward Nick Hurowitz (Mount Sinai, N.Y.), gave FSC a 23-7 lead.

Farmingdale State held a 25-12 advantage midway through the first half and used a Kobe Thomas (Hicksville, N.Y.) layup, a 3-pointer by Jaden Barwicki (Island Park, N.Y.) and a Zamere McKenzie (Beacon, N.Y.) dunk to increase the advantage to 20 at 32-12.

The Rams led by 26, 55-29, with 1:09 on the clock before a pair of free-throws from senior guard Corey Powell (Valley Stream, N.Y.), a dunk by senior forward Tre Riggins (Baldwin, N.Y.) and a Jevon Santos (Elmont, N.Y.) 3-pointer closed out a 62-point first half for FSC.

With 17:35 to play in the second half and Farmingdale State leading 62-33, 13 consecutive points allowed the Rams to take a 42-point lead, 75-33.

FSC led by as many as 48 down the stretch as they went on for the 101-58 victory.

Hurowitz recorded a game-high 19 points, to go along with eight rebounds and two

Saladino Announces New Lifeguard Opportunities At Town Pools And Beaches

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced new lifeguard employment opportunities at Town Pools and Beaches, including a new competitive starting salary of $18 per hour for all lifeguards, as well as openings for 15-year olds to lifeguard at community pools for the first time.

steals. Powell tallied 15 points, five rebounds and an assist and freshman forward Macai John (Hauppauge, N.Y.) produced 10 points, including a trio of dunks, five rebounds and two assists.

Senior guard Aaron Davis (Valley Stream, N.Y.) registered nine points, five rebounds and three assists off the bench, while Riggins had six points and 10 rebounds. Santos registered six points, six assists, three steals and three rebounds and McKenzie tallied eight points and three rebounds.

Thomas and Barwicki added seven points in the win, while junior guard Kamani Jones (Baldwin, N.Y.) knocked down a pair of 3’s for six points.

—Story courtesy of Farmingdale State College

“From having the opportunity to work at one of the Town’s fantastic summer facilities and building confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills, to making new friends and helping others, working as a lifeguard is one of the best summer jobs around,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting our residents and have helped save countless lives in both pool and ocean waters. We encourage you to take the first step in making this summer your best one yet by applying to be a Town of Oyster Bay Lifeguard today.”

The Town is accepting lifeguard applications from candidates who possess Nassau Lifeguard Certification and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Additionally, the Town is offering Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Nassau County Certification courses for residents who are not certified,

but would like to be. Upon successful completion of these two courses, residents will be eligible for employment as a lifeguard with the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town will then pay all fees for both courses. There are also many future opportunities for advancement, including as Swim Team Coaches, Swim Lesson Teachers, Head Lifeguards, and Lifeguard Managerial positions.

“This summer, the Town of Oyster Bay is making it easier than ever to become a lifeguard. We’re offering all the certification and training courses you need to apply, covering the fees of these courses for successful candidates, welcoming 15year olds to our lifeguard ranks at Town community pools, and increasing our lifeguards’ starting salary to $18 per hour in recognition of the life-saving work they do,” added Supervisor Saladino.

Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches. For all inquiries about lifeguard employment and classes, please call 516-7974131 or email aquatics@oysterbay-ny. gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

The t-ball athletic field at John Burns Park in Massapequa is now complete and ready to welcome young athletes this spring. (Contributed photo)

Macai John (Contributed photo)

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