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Arturo J. Edwards: The Honorable Life Of A Farmingdale Veteran

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Spend some time in Farmingdale, and you just might bump into one Arturo Jerome Edwards. This humble man with a gentle smile has lived in Farmingdale for 8 years, and is notable for his soft voice and thoughtful words. Keen observers might notice he dons a “Vietnam Veteran” hat, hinting at the unexpected turn his life would take, and subsequent years of honor, sacrifice and service.

Edwards was born and raised in Panama, Central America. He immigrated to New York in 1964 around the age of 18 with his cousin, Joseph Wallen. Merely a year later, both were on their way to Vietnam; they had been drafted into the war. At the time, Edwards was not nervous, mostly confused. “I was new. I just came from Panama, and I knew very little when I was drafted.” Still, he went on to serve during a period of great danger and conflict. After two years, Edwards returned home without much ceremony. His cousin Joseph did not, killed in 1966 at the age of 19.

Edwards fought in Vietnam from May 1966 to November 1967. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant and would remain an active member of the United States Army Reserve for another 16 years. Following his time in Vietnam, Edwards joined the New York City Police Department, and served with distinction for almost 20 years before retiring to Farmingdale.

On April 20, 2019, Edwards was celebrated at a homecoming more than 50 years overdue. At the Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Long Island Air Force Association held their 28th medal ceremony to honor veterans that have been under- or unappreciated since their return from service. Edwards was one of 32 local Vietnam veterans honored. At the event, then-state Senator John Brooks of Seaford addressed the audience, “The men we honor today are heroes in every sense of the word. They did the duty that they were called upon to do, but sadly upon their return they were not welcomed home the way they should have been.” On June 22 of the same year, Edwards’ name was unveiled along with 260 other Veterans on the Walls of Honor at Veterans Plaza in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.

In June of 2022, Edwards was able to pay respects to his cousin when he flew to

Washington D.C. and visited the Vietnam Memorial. Joseph’s name was engraved among the over 58,000 who lost their lives during service. The trip was sponsored by Honor Flight Long Island, who, until that June, had only been flying out WWII and Korean vets.

And, as readers may recall from our Jan. 25 issue, Edwards was also the recipient of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award. According to Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, “This prestigious award is presented each year to noteworthy recipients in recognition of their outstanding leadership, achievement, adherence to the principles of a just society and continued involvement in support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.” It was clear Edwards was the perfect candidate, even though he at the time had no idea he was nominated.

Upon finding out he had been selected for such a notable honor, Edwards was thrilled. “‘That’s fantastic,’ I said. I didn’t put in [an application] for it, the Town of Oyster Bay Board wanted to give it to me.” Saladino continued, “Mr. Edwards is dedicated to the service of fellow Americans, to his nation and our town. This prestigious recognition reflects upon the incredible leadership and courage of Martin Luther King Jr. and also on the contributions being made every day in our community by incredible people – people who make a difference day after day.”

Edwards’ years post-retirement have been heavily devoted to his fellow veterans. He belongs to a number of groups, including Amvets Post 21, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2952, and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 82. He also serves as a Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Veterans Advocate. Occasionally, Edwards does research and lectures for other veterans, and enjoys one-on-one sessions to really get to know one another. It is common to spot him at summer veterans events across Long Island, especially during Memorial Day or the Fourth of July.

Edwards has felt overall positively about having the ability to interact with fellow vets. It can be difficult and isolating after returning home from service, and communal support – especially from those who know what it’s like to go through the same or a similar experience – is crucial. And he has been able to find a lot of support within his community. There is a VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) organization in Farmingdale, which he has been to and quite likes. Edwards joined another VFW in Plainview when a good friend invited him, and has been able to form many close connections there.

However, Edwards does note that there is always room for improvement in veterans’ support. In particular, mental health and housing are services which fall short for Vietnam vets. “Veterans need these things, and there are ways to help them, but we

still have a long way to go. Working on the mental health of veterans, and helping them find housing, are super important,” he says.

Another issue stemmed from the nature of the Vietnam war, which created a lasting ostracization felt by many of its veterans. Vietnam veterans have not historically had the homecoming experiences of their WWII and Korean War counterparts. Many veterans went underground upon their return to the United States and are still unaware of the services that are available to them. This is a big concern of Edwards. “We need to help get the word out to veterans. Many of them still do not know they are eligible for the services that are out there.”

Thankfully, Edwards has seen public attitudes towards Vietnam veterans changing in recent years. Non-veteran attendance at honors or memorial events has increased substantially. “I get more positive responses these days, from the public, good responses. Most people say that we deserve it –“ respect, recognition, so on – “people acknowledge it, not like years ago, and they will listen to you and your stories now, which is a good thing.” Edwards and other veterans have risked their lives, and he hopes people will not forget this, regardless of their personal feelings about a particular war. He has lived an unexpected life, but a very rewarding one. “I am proud to be a Veteran,” Edwards says. “It’s been an honor for me to serve this country.”

In 1966, Arturo J. Edwards was drafted and prepared to ship off to Vietnam.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Edwards)

Following his time in the Army, Edwards served as a member of the NYPD for 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Edwards)

Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Arturo Jerome Edwards with his MLK Jr. Distinguished Service Award.

(Photo credit: Lauren Feldman)

Hope East Church Presents $12,000 To The Safe Center

The Safe Center, located in Bethpage, NY, announced it recently received a gift in the amount of more than $12,000 from the Hope East Church, located in Manhasset, NY, to support activities at the Safe Center’s Child Advocacy Center.

The funds will go toward set up and equipment fees for a second forensic interview observation and recording room for the Child Advocacy Center that will increase efficiency, decrease wait times and allow The Safe Center to serve more families.

“When allegations of child abuse are made, our goal is to interview everyone involved as quickly as possible to ensure that all children and their family members are safe,” said Debra Lyons, Associate Executive Director of The Safe Center. “Expanding our service capacity by creating a second observation and recording room will help us meet our goal of keeping all children and families safe.”

The Safe Center’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a partnership between Nassau County Police, Child Protective Services, District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Nassau County Probation,

NYU Langone Long Island, and The Safe Center LI. These co-located partners form the Nassau County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and collaborate to investigate, prosecute, and support almost 1000 allegations of child abuse annually. The CAC is designed and decorated to

provide a safe, child-friendly environment to help alleged child victims feel safe to discuss their alleged abuse, and for child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse to receive support and services to help them heal.

“We are proud to support The Safe Center

in their mission to protect children who have been abused,” said David Jung, Senior Pastor, Hope East Church. “Our congregation has once again risen to the challenge of making a true difference in our community and across Nassau County.”

About The Safe Center

The Safe Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is the leading victim service organization in Nassau County, providing comprehensive and trauma-informed services for victims of interpersonal violence including domestic violence, child sexual and severe physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse. In 2014, The Safe Center was created by the merger of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (founded in 1978) and the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (founded in 1979). This merger created a highly integrated service model to empower victims of interpersonal violence to recover from their abuse. The Safe Center operates a 24-hour Hotline (516-542-0404) providing crisis intervention, access to services, and information and support.

—Submitted by The Safe Center LI

Levittown Congratulates Visa Black Scholars And Jobs Program Recipient

Following a successful first year, Visa announced the second class of its Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program, awarding 75 incoming first-year college students with scholarship assistance for up to four years, ongoing learning opportunities and one-onone mentorship with Visa team members throughout their college experience. Levittown is proud to congratulate its own recipient, Khalil Garrett, who has been an incredible representation of the community.

In partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program is designed for college-bound U.S. Black and African American students. High school seniors who are pursuing an education in a business or technology field and intend to enroll as a full-time undergraduate in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. are eligible for this scholarship grant. Scholars who continue to meet the criteria, remain in good standing and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA at their university will be eligible for annual renewals.

Since its August 2021 launch, the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program has supported 126 students as part of the company’s five-year $10 million investment in line with Visa’s inclusion and diversity efforts to drive lasting positive change.

“It has been inspiring to see the positive effects that the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program has had on our scholars and company,” said Michelle Gethers, Visa’s Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility. “In addition to scholarship assistance, scholars are offered opportunities to strengthen their educational and professional development. The Visa Black Scholars

and Jobs Program is one of Visa’s many commitments to build our inclusive culture and purpose-driven change for generations to come.” Visa Black Scholars also will participate in a Black Scholars Summit and be offered opportunities for paid internships, and those who meet program requirements will be invited to join Visa full-time after graduation.

Through the program, Visa Black Scholars are given access to C-suite executives, industry leaders and the greater Visa community to expand their networks and professional growth. In June 2022, Visa welcomed the inaugural class to the

first-ever Black Scholars Summit for a week of inspiring sessions, workshops and collaboration. Jonathan Whyte, scholar recipient from Winter Springs, FL, said that the opportunity “to hear the speaker’s insights into what they believe are the keys to their own success was really useful and will help me a lot in the future.”

When asked about what Khalil is looking forward to as a scholar, he said, “I’m most excited about broadening my horizons, building my résumé and gaining meaningful experience in my profession.”

—Submitted by Katie Morrison on behalf of Visa Inc.

Corinne Giordano, Director of Child Advocacy Center; Debra Lyons, Associate Executive Director; David Jung, Senior Pastor, Hope East Church; Joshua Hanson, Executive Director, The Safe Center. (Photo credit: The Safe Center)

Recipient of this year’s Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program award, Khalil Garrett of Levittown.

(Contributed photo)

Hicksville Celebrates Grammy Winner

Emily Beckner from Hicksville played on the recording by the New York Youth Symphony which won the Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance this week. She was featured by Anton News a few years ago when her Quartet won the Grand Prix award in the Concert Festival competition and performed at Carnegie Hall. Since then she has performed at Carnegie Hall several more times as a member of the New York Youth Symphony conducted by Michael Repper. In 2020 their upcoming concert at Carnegie featuring The Piano Concerto in One Movement by Florence Price with pianist Michelle Cann was canceled. With all concerts for the upcoming season canceled Michael Repper arranged for the recording of orchestral works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery and Valerie Coleman. All the hours of practicing paid off when the CD release won the Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance against several major orchestras at the award ceremony Sunday night.

Emily is continuing to pursue a career as an orchestral player studying violin with Francesca dePasquale at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Emily will always cherish her memories from NYYS including performances at Carnegie Hall,

Legislator Drucker Thanks Interfaith Institute Of LI For Hosting Community Forum

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) attended the Interfaith Institute of Long Island “Responding to Others” community forum on Sunday, Jan. 29 - an interfaith conversation with a focus upon addressing religious and ethical concerns within Nassau County.

In recognition of his dedication and commitment to initiatives that promote harmony through community engagement, Legislator Drucker presented a Nassau County Legislature Citation to Dr. Unni Mooppan, President of the Interfaith Institute of Long Island.

“To build a better and more harmonious world, it is essential for us to stand together as neighbors to condemn hatred and bigotry in all of its forms,” Legislator Drucker said. “I thank the Interfaith Institute of Long Island, the distinguished panelists and the Jericho Public Library for hosting an enlightening and informative event that gave us the tools to make Nassau County more inclusive and accepting.”

and now a Grammy!

—Submitted by Thomas Beckner

—Submitted by Holly Curtis, Press Secretary, Nassau County Legislature (Minority Caucus)

Emily Beckner, symphony performer from Hicksville. (Contributed photo)

The Tribeca Film Festival, the Fourth of July with Billy Ray Cyrus,

(Photos courtesy of the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker)

The United Teachers Of Island Trees: Making A Difference Within The Community

BY BRITTANY LAHTI

Teachers and staff members within the Island Trees School District have been busy since September, helping students grow within the classroom and helping those in need within the community. Below are just some of the many things that staff members have donated, accomplished, and participated in since the start of the 2022-2023 academic school year.

The teachers at J. Fred Sparke Elementary School have been working hard to help those in need within their building and the community. In October, staff members participated in “Socktober” where they collected socks and donated them to a homeless shelter. Donations were made to the John Theissen Foundation in November and December. In November, fiscal donations were made from a Turkey Trot that staff members participated in, and in December, toys were donated through a toy drive that the school hosted. Throughout the holiday season, nonperishable items were collected, placed into baskets, and were distributed to families in need. Students made holiday cards for Veterans in the hospital and for a student that is battling leukemia to brighten her day. Finally, a club was formed within the building to help students build their Social Emotional Learning skills. Games are being taught to help students learn through play

with the goal of teaching them how to win and how to deal with disappointments.

In October, students and staff members at Michael F. Stokes Elementary School donated candy to the troops. In November, students made Veterans Day cards for Veterans residing at the Long Island State Veterans Home. In December, staff members assembled baskets for the Bethany House, whose mission is to help women, and women with children that are experiencing homelessness. Staff members donated cleaning supplies and toiletries that aren’t easily accessible to those in need. Just like Sparke Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School also hosted a toy drive during the holiday season and donated

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all toys to children in need. In addition to the toy drive, staff members shopped for students in need within the building, purchasing items such as toys, clothing, shoes, and gift cards so students had presents to open during the holiday season. To show our appreciation for law enforcement, students made valentines for the Cards for Cops organization. Finally, fourth grade teacher Michelle Martin was nominated for the State of our Schools Honor Roll on News12 for going above and beyond for her students both inside and outside of the classroom.

During the holiday season, at Island Trees Memorial Middle School, collections were made to benefit teachers and students who

are financially strained. In addition, a toy drive was hosted to help those that were in need over the holiday season. Recently, teachers prepared for Beautiful Me presentations by volunteering to become a presenter. Training and leading the student body towards reminding themselves that everybody is beautiful, inside and out through small group mini-workshops. Finally, as part of Content of Character Month, the SADD Club has started the Kindness Trees initiative. Over the course of a week, students were asked to write down an act of kindness they have done or plan to do in the near future. These acts of kindness serve as the leaves to the Kindness Tree within the building. The tree is a symbol that kindness can grow anywhere that it is planted.

During the holiday season, staff members at Island Trees High School provided Stop and Shop gift cards to nine families in need. In addition, cookie trays were provided to eight families that have faced recent difficult times. Finally, various gift cards were provided to students that could use a “pick-me-up” during the holiday season.

It is incredible how much one small school district can accomplish within five months of school. Teachers within the Island Trees School District cannot wait to continue to serve the community through the remainder of the school year and for years to come.

Seaford Service-Minded Students Collect Coats And More

A commitment to community service is the mission for the aptly named Service Club at Seaford Middle School, which recently concluded a successful winter clothing drive. Students collected boots, coats, dresses, gloves, hats, pajama pants, scarves, sweatshirts and more for St. Vincent de Paul Church, which will provide them to people in need on Long Island. They sought donations for men, women, children and teens. The collection drive lasted for about a month. Service Club members made posters that hung throughout the school and

decorated donation boxes in the lobby.

“We tried to make the poster eye catching, so kids would see them and they could donate to help people,” said Service Club President Meridith Goldberger, an eighth grader.

Treasurer Jovie Hartmann, a sixth grader, added that the amount of donations, which filled several large boxes and bags, “show that we care about the community.”

Service club advisers are Amanda Robilotto and Julia Spellman.

—Submitted by the Seaford School District

From left are co-adviser Amanda Robilotto, Treasurer Jovie Smith, Vice President Jake Wilhelm, President Meridith Goldberger, Secretary Alessia Mitarotonda and co-adviser Julia Spellman. (Contributed photo)

Candy was donated by students and staff members at Michael F. Stokes Elementary School to support our troops. (Contributed photo)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Farmingdale Business Named Most Inspirational Enterprise

By Luxury Fashion Magazine

LUXlife Magazine has named John’s Crazy Socks as the world’s most inspirational social enterprise as part of their annual Style and Apparel Awards. LUXlife Magazine is a British premium lifestyle publication that covers fashion, beauty, fine dining, travel and luxury real estate.

“We are grateful for this award. We are always excited when people see what we are doing to spread happiness,” said John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks and the Chief Happiness Officer.

“We are thrilled to present this award to John’s Crazy Socks. They represent the best of the best. Congratulations,” said Stephanie Tooby, Awards Coordinator for LuxLife.

“At John’s Crazy Socks, we spread happiness by showing what people with differing abilities can do – more than half our colleagues have a differing ability – by Giving Back – we have donated over $550,000 to our charity partners – and by taking care of our customers,” said Mark X. Cronin, co-founder and John’s father. “It is our customers who spread happiness by wearing our socks and giving them as gifts to others. The socks make you feel happy.”

Each of the Style & Apparel award winners went through an extensive investigation review by a panel of judges and researchers who conducted their own independent research. The award winners showed evidence of extensive expertise within a given field or discipline, dedication to customer service and client satisfaction with an ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation.

John Cronin is the first person with Down syndrome to win this award.

Mark X. Cronin explained, “At John’s Crazy Socks, we have a slightly different business model. We are a social enterprise so we have a social mission and a business purpose and

they feed off each other. Yes, we have great products – we have over 30,000 five-star reviews – but our social mission makes the difference. It allows us to stand out in the marketplace.”

John’s Crazy Socks is committed to hiring people with differing abilities, creating over 34 jobs, 22 of those positions are held by a person with a differing ability. This is all part of the ongoing effort to showcase the talent and skills of people with differing abilities.

John’s Crazy Socks is now the world’s largest sock store with over 4,000 different sock styles. Their giving back program includes donating five percent of earnings to the Special Olympics, donating five percent from the sale of their Sock of the Month club to the Special Olympics and creating Awareness Socks that raise awareness for causes and money for charity partners like the National Down Syndrome Society and the Autism Society of America. To date the company has donated over $550,000 to their charity partners and has shipped over 400,000 orders to 88 different countries.

—Submitted by Geoff Walter

Town Board Recognizes Julianna Tand And Family For Raising $20K For Ronald McDonald House

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier and Town Board members recently recognized the charitable efforts of 10-year old Julianna Tand, who created beautiful sculptures and artwork and then sold them for over $20,000 – all to benefit Ronald McDonald House. With the support and hard work of people like Julianna, Ronald McDonald House is able to provide needed support for ill children and their families.

Councilwoman Maier said “Julianna is a talented and exceptional fifth-grader who has made helping others an important priority and we are so incredibly proud of her.”

Julianna’s mother is a teacher in Massapequa and taught Councilwoman Maier’s three children, over the years.

Julianna was presented a Town citation, as Councilwoman Maier thanked her for her tireless efforts which have made a true positive impact on her family’s life and touched her personally.

—Submitted by Esther Alter, Town of Oyster Bay

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, were named the most influential social enterprise according to LUXlife Magazine. (Contributed photo)

Julianna Tand (center) created beautiful sculptures to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. (Contributed photo)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Ash Wednesday

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Winter Carnival

10 a.m. Join us for games, crafts, prizes, and more! All Ages with an adult. Children must be able to stand and walk. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register online in advance. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. Room A/B of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

BenAnna Band Family Show

3 p.m. Children’s program, for all ages. Join us for a joyous time! Register online in advance if interested. Contact the children’s department at (516) 731-5728, ext. 500 or email childrens@levittownpl.org for more information. Located in the community room of the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Giant Clue: Library Edition

4 p.m. A valuable book has been destroyed in the Library, it is your job to figure out who did it, where, and with what method in this

live action version of the classic game of Clue. Grades 5-12, ages 10 years to 18 years. Register for this event online in advance at https://poblib.librarycalendar.com if interested. Located in combined rooms A & B of the Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

New Beginnings And Fresh Starts

3 p.m. Join this open discussion with Life Coach Maria Matthews for a fresh look at the wonderful possibilities the future holds. Adult program, no registration required. Contact (516) 731-5728, ext. 244, or email pr@levittownpl.org for more information. Located in meeting rooms 1 and 2 of the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Swing And Dance Music Concert

2 p.m. This band has been delighting New York audiences with uplifting and danceable music since 1987. This concert is sure to delight you with many swing, Latin and American standards, ballad and blues hits from their 130-piece repertoire. This concert is in-person at the library, registration is not required. Adult program. The Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Knitting & Crocheting Club

1 p.m. Work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Participants bring their own supplies.

LEGAL NOTICES

Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid

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: https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ ?regionkey=nylongisland&customertype=home and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Business/Bills-Meters-and-Rates /?regionkey=nylongisland&customertype=business

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com

No registration required. Located in room F of the Farmingdale Public library, 116 Merritts Rd.

Bridges Of Song

7 p.m. For over a century, American-Jewish and African-American composers and musicians have been engaged in an ongoing give-and-take involving both words and music. Africans as well as African-Americans have been inspired musically by Jewish texts and sometimes Jewish musical themes, while American Jews throughout the 20th century and today have incorporated African-American musical idioms - blues, jazz, and ragtime; reggae and world music, etc. Register online in advance at www.massapequalibrary.org in advance if interested. Contact Lee Gundel at (516) 798-4607 ext.

6304 or email lgundel@massapequalibrary. org for more information. This event will take place in the Children’s Room / Patio at the Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Ln.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

A Look Back At The Early Days Of TV Advertising

2 p.m. When television began in the late 1940s, advertising was already in the picture. From Milton Berle’s “Texaco Star Theater” to Frank Sinatra’s “Bulova Watch Time”, these advertisements integrated directly into the programs. This lecture will examine how advertising has changed over the decades. This program will be held virtually on Zoom, you will receive the Zoom login information after you register for the class. Register online at https:// www.bethpagelibrary.info in advance of the event. Adult program.

AARP’s Tax-Aide Service

AARP Tax-Aide Service allows taxpayers to provide electronic files containing their completed forms and tax documents. This program is aimed at low to moderate income taxpayers with simple tax returns that can be prepared in less than one hour. Appointments can be made online, in person, or by phone by calling (516) 9311417, ext. 124. No-shows for appointments without notification will not be given a new date.

LEGAL NOTICES

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 GIV-

EN 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

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An Open Opportunity: African American Whalers Found Freedom At Sea

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

While it’s hard to imagine now, hunting whales has been practiced for millennia. Native Americans on Long Island utilized stranded whales to feed whole communities. The Basque region of Spain was the first to establish a commercial whaling practice, and they dominated the industry for more than five centuries. Commercial whaling in North America began almost as soon as the continent was colonized. Sag Harbor was the principle whaling port, and actually grew to be one of the most productive in the world before fire devastated the town.

Products derived from whales included corsets, combs, oil for lamps and machines, wax for candles, cosmetics, and even margarine. High demand meant that the industry was always in need of capable people to man the ships. This included people from all races, often in high numbers.

Estimates put the number of people of color employed on whaling crews between one quarter and one third. It was the first integrated industry and one that allowed people to advance based on their abilities. In fact, it was common for people escaping slavery to use the sea as their means of reaching a free state. Nomi Dayan, executive director of the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, sheds some light on how African-American whalers found agency and freedom doing this dangerous work.

“Whaling employed the most diversified workforce, among other occupations at the time. So the question is, why would whalers of color endure hard work and awful living conditions, sometimes poor pay and serious danger with every whale hunt? They chose to work at sea because their options on land were limited, and for some this was a way to autonomy.”

The first black Americans to be treated as citizens were sailors during the 19th century. Because the US feared that the British would capture their sailors, they gave them something called a seaman’s protection certificate. It was an early version of a passport. American sailors carried this document as proof of citizenship. So for black mariners, there was nothing else like this at the time. And so this was very important for African Americans before they were officially defined as citizens. People used these documents as proof that they were sailors in order to escape slavery.

Many of the whaling captains and ship owners were Quaker. Tolerance is one of the

core tenants of the Quaker belief, making them open to hiring people of all races, including African Americans. The other side of this practice is their need for plentiful, cheap labor. “So it was a marriage of this ideal and this need African Americans also who were escaping slavery, but quickly disappear on the waterfront… especially for people in maritime trades, in a few days you could disappear.” Dayan said.

In whaling there was opportunity for people facing work discrimination on land and people escaping slavery. On the other hand, Black whalers faced racial barriers to advancement. People of the same rank were paid the same, regardless of their race. They also slept in the same quarters and ate the same food. This meant that all greenhands, whatever their ethnicity, were housed together, performed the same duties, and

ate the same quality of food. That being said, agents did tend to lump black whalers into service-based positions. According to Dayan, “agents often would make a decision based on how someone looked into what kind of job they would be cast for. So the majority of black seamen worked as green hands, a low rank on the ship, or just a general seaman. Some were cooks and stewards, which paid a little bit better but didn’t necessarily build a career. Some whalers of color did become mates. It was very rare for an African American whaler to become Captain.”

There are examples of Captains of color, such as William T. Shorey on the West coast in the waning days of whaling. He was often called the Black Ahab, after the character in Moby Dick. Probably the most famous local whaler is Pyrrhus Concer of Southampton. He was born about 1814. His mother was enslaved and he was sold as a slave at the age of five for $25. In his late teens he became

a whaler and willing to greatly improve his economic situation. He also inherited some land, which he was able to maintain for the rest of his life. Some of the artifacts from his home are on display in the museum.

Because of the inherent nature of life on a ship, it was essential for whalers to get along. People lived in close quarters aboard ship. Each person had a duty to perform, and all of those jobs had to fit together in order for things to run smoothly. “For the most part, it was in everyone’s interest to work together in a collegial, friendly manner, because the more whales you caught in the shortest amount of time, the sooner you were going to go home and the faster you were going to get paid. The majority of whaling voyages went without conflict; people kept personal tensions and prejudices check.”

There are some records of tense interactions, but these seem to be resolved fairly quickly. In one instance, a crewmember used a racial slur aboard ship and was flogged for it.

Another wrote in his diary that he was surprised to see a ‘colored man’ giving orders. These individuals had some personal conflicts, but after surviving a severe storm, they came out with more respect for each other. Dayan confirmed that “the majority of whale ships sailed with everyone wanting to work together and get the job done. Everyone’s profit depended on it, but there are examples of how your race did influence how shipmates interacted.”

Studying the racial identities of whalers can be difficult, primarily because ship’s records did not make note of an individual’s race. Even the census records of this time kept track of those demographics, so it is sometimes possible to trace a whaler’s background that way. Dayan pointed out that many whaling ships simply recorded the person’s date of birth and appearance. “you’d have your place of birth, some noted your skin color and your hair type. So that’s often a first clue researchers look for: dark. (Their) hair could be curly or dark. Often we do find it’s not completely reliable because it was up to the person’s personal discretion. Often one whaler would be listed as dark on one voyage, tan on another. So it’s a clue but you can’t trust it.”

From Sea to Shining Sea: Whalers of the African Diaspora Special Exhibition will run at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum through 2024. The Museum is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum’s Special Exhibit: “From Sea to Shining Sea: Whalers of the African Diaspora.”

Photo from the museum collection. Photographed by Dr.Robert Cushman Murphy, 1912-1913 aboard the Daisy. This photo shows Third Mate, Mr. Almeida, using a boarding knife to cut a hole in whale blubber.

Phyrrhus Concer

(Photos by Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum)

Alzheimer’s Association Presents “In-Person Learning Together: Dementia In The Black Community”

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be holding an in-person event called “In-Person Learning Together: Dementia in the Black Community” on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:30-7:45 p.m at the EOC of Suffolk’s Central Islip. Registration is required in order to attend and light dinner will be provided. This will be an overview of dementia research, Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, and how to navigate conversations with your doctor when you or a loved one are concerned about cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia.

Guest speakers include Dr. Zorina Costello, director of community engagement for The Center of Spirituality and Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System; and Doris Phildor, health systems director of the Alzheimer’s Association New York City Chapter.

“We are excited to hold this in-depth conversation with the Long Island Community,” said Doris Phildor. “Throughout your journey, it is important

to understand how to have these difficult conversations with your doctors and loved ones.”

To Register: Call 800.272.3900 or email

longisland-programs@alz.org. This is an in-person program. Free to attend. Space is limited. To learn more about the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s

Association, visit https://www.alz.org/ longisland or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

—Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association

Concierge Pediatrics Hosts Elected Officials At Ribbon Cutting And Grand Opening

Concierge Pediatrics is the first medical practice of its kind to open in the North Shore area in Roslyn, NY, and will soon open a second in Woodbury, NY.

Dr. Jassey and Dr. Sharon are equally excited to treat pediatric patients and families well by offering the appropriate amount of time needed for visits for a positive healthcare experience. They will develop a unique doctor/patient relationship throughout the entire family journey, from a patients’ infancy to young adulthood.

Dr. Jonathan Jassey, a Board-Certified private pediatrician, graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency

in pediatrics at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Sharon is a Board-Certified pediatrician received her medical degree and pediatric medical training from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Among the perks are: same-day appointments, longer exam times, EKG screenings for kids 6+, home delivery of medications, and round-the-clock telephone and email access to doctors.

Parents are provided with the latest technology in the palm of their hands to provide their child’s pediatrician with precise and accurate information remotely.

As a member, patients are given a

complimentary bio tech device called the Nonagon (N9+). The N9+ is a handheld unit which is FDA cleared to conduct 9 physical examinations remotely using 4 medical-grade sensors and the patient’s smartphone camera to record temperature; photograph the skin/eye, etc; check Oxygen level and pulse; record lung and abdominal sounds; listen to your heart; photograph and video the inner ear or throat. The practice is perfect for remote needs, off hours, weekends and travel. Parents have the ability to work directly with Dr. Sharon and Dr. Jassey to keep their kids healthy on the go.

—Submitted by Concierge Pediatrics

Long Island Elite Selects Paws Of War As 2023 Charity Partner

Long Island Elite, a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of local Long Island business professionals and emerging regional leaders, has announced they have selected Nesconset-based Paws of War as its 2023 charity partner.

Paws of War is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to train and place service animals and companion dogs to support and provide independence to U.S. military veterans that suffer from the emotional and physical effects of war. The non-profit also provides animal rescue for U.S. troops who have befriended an animal while serving overseas.

The funds raised by Long Island Elite in 2023 will give Paws of War additional resources to further its mission of “helping both ends of the leash” by providing services to veterans, first responders and their service or companion animals. These activities will support the mental well-being of individuals in Paws of War programs, giving back to the heroes who have sacrificed so much for this country. Having service or companion animals has proven to be an effective way to enhance mental well-being and reduce veteran suicides. LIE volunteers and funds

raised will also assist in rescuing dogs and cats and pairing them with local heroes in the community.

“This partnership between Long Island Elite and Paws of War will enhance the lives of veterans and lead to numerous dogs

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.

finding their forever homes. We will also raise awareness in our community about Paws of War’s important mission. Our members will see first-hand the challenges that veterans and first responders face, especially those experiencing the effects of PTSD and

the positive impact dogs and cats will provide. As a U.S. Marine veteran, I personally understand the challenges and hardships that our veterans and first responders face every day,” said Frank Morizio, Jr, Long Island Elite President.

During the partnership year, members of Long Island Elite will volunteer their time at Paws of War’s events where they will learn more about the organization, including the cost of training service animals, the challenges and issues related to abandoned and mistreated animals, animal adoption and rescue and the importance of veterans and first responders gathering to share their stories, comraderie and mutual support.

“Many veterans and first responders are struggling with PTSD and other mental health challenges. The support and funds that LIE will provide to us will go toward improving the lives of these heroes and at the same time, find homes for so many dogs that need them,” said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War.

For information on how to support the Long Island Elite and Paws of War, visit www.longislandelite.com, www.pawsofwar. org, or email info@longislandelite.com.

—Submitted by Long Island Elite

Members of Long Island Elite announce Paws of War as their 2023 charity partner of the year. (Pictured from left to right: Marc Shapiro, Strategies For Wealth; Marc Sonnenberg, Citrin Cooperman; Tim Matejka, Gurwin Healthcare Foundation; Ronald Williams, U.S. Army Veteran and his service dog Milo; Kelli Porti, U.S. Army Veteran and Community Outreach Laison for Paws of War; Ray Meyer, Paws of War Volunteer; Derek Cartwright, U.S. Army Veteran and his service dog Zeus; Elissa Weick, Non-Profit Consultant; Joseph Calamia II, Sales Tax Defense LLC; Michael Mosscrop, Long Island Elite Board Member and Charity Director; Aimee C. Keegan, ACLD) (Photo by Long Island Elite)

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SANTOS WATCH

Money Is A Drag

For Santos, like Trump, sums of all sizes raised (oft-ignored) alarms

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In many ways, public criticism of U.S. Representative George Santos is reminiscent of that faced by Donald Trump before he was elected president, however one may feel about either politician.

In Trump’s run-up to the 2016 presidential election, news reports piled up about various, substantial financial oddities in his business dealings, just as Santos has faced claims of varying financial missteps-to-misdeeds. Setting aside such humdrum behaviors as not paying taxes, using an organization’s resources for seemingly private purposes, or failing to pay one’s debts because one is unable, both men have been linked to instances of monetary lawlessness that seem to be simultaneously memorable and, perhaps, quickly forgotten.

For example, as Linda Qiu explained for PolitiFact in early 2016: “Sometime between 1979 and 1980, Trump hired a contractor to demolish an old building in midtown Manhattan to make way for Trump Tower. The contractor signed on

workers from a local union and, to meet Trump’s tight deadline, also brought on 200 [non-union] undocumented laborers from Poland dubbed the “Polish Brigade” ... [who] were off-the-books, working 12-hour shifts seven days a week for $4 to $5 an hour, with no overtime. Some workers were never paid what they were owed.”

Reporting on Santos has brought up allegations of financial misbehaviors that seem to have a similarly uncouth, even outlandish quality to them (said with all due respect to alleged or substantiated victims).

This month, for example, Jacqueline Sweet reported for Politico that Santos seems to have duped Amish Country dog-breeders

in Pennsylvania out of more than $15,000 in 2017. According to Politico, Santos cancelled a number of checks to the sellers, claiming that the checkbook in question had been stolen; he later had a lawyer expunge the charges filed against him in Pennsylvania, and the same lawyer told Politico that she no longer believes Santos’ story. As Sweet reported, “Just days after $15,125 in checks were made out for ‘puppies,’ according to the memo lines, Santos held an adoption event at a Staten Island pet store with his animal rescue charity Friends of Pets United, according to the store’s Instagram account and a person who attended the event.”

The men’s behaviors in their personal lives have also garnered a similar amount of attention in comparison to their financial ones, in many circles — fundamentally different though (most of) these publicized behaviors have been.

Months after audio was leaked of Trump bragging that he could grab any woman’s lower genetalia with impugnity, on the day of his inauguration, half a million people marched in protest of his treatment of women, among others, in the nation’s capital alone.

For Santos, meanwhile, despite growing evidence of a wide range

COLUMNS

It’s an easy Sunday afternoon, I’m deep into my daydreaming, and I can smell the aroma of baked cookies calling for me. I walk into the kitchen and there she is, pulling fresh cookies out of the oven. Not a daydream! Just a nice memory from my childhood visiting my Aunt Mary. Boy, did she make good homemade oatmeal raisin cookies!

What does sugar do for us? Are our sugar cravings there to provide familiar, comforting feelings from childhood or do they set off a cascade of chemical reactions that trigger our dependency? It could be both! Let’s look at this further.

Everyone wants an easy fix when it comes to their health goals and as we all know, easy fixes are hard to come by. What if I told you there was one simple focus you could start with to

ALL ARROWS POINT BACK TO NUTRITION

Nutritionist

Maria Dello

improve your mood, get in shape, and reverse the clock?

Cut down on sugar! Do away with the sweet nothings that do nothing for your health!

Let’s face it – we are programmed to love sugar, and the

of financial and ethical issues of concern, public focus seems to have mainly fixated on his having dressed (perfectly legally and, in a literal sense, innocently) in drag during festivities in Brazil when he was around 20; according to Google Trends, the term “drag” occupies two of the top five spots for both related topics and related trends to “George Santos” to date.

Other Recent Highlights:

• In a 6-1 vote, the North Hempstead Town Board has voted to approve a resolution put forth by Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey that demands that the Long Island contingent of the U.S. House of Representatives, comprising Congressmen Nicholas LaLota, Andrew Garbarino, and Anthony D’Esposito, take steps to expel Congressman Santos.

• After reports that Santos stole $3,000 from Richard Osthoff, a formerly homeless veteran who was fundraising to save his service dog, Legislator Joshua Lafazan started a GoFundMe to benefit Paws of War, a Long Island based organization that helps train and place service dogs for veterans. Overall, donations to this fundraising push have now topped $27,000.

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food industry doesn’t help by adding high fructose corn syrup to everything. From our mood to weight gain to much more serious ailments, it is the root cause of disease.

Here are some signs that you are consuming too much sugar:

• Feeling sluggish, moody, and stressed

• Experiencing breakouts and sagging skin

• Gaining weight

• Constant sugar cravings

• Tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease

• Getting sick easily

• Warnings from your doctor about diabetes and heart disease Sugar sets off chemical reactions in our body that trigger ALL these symptoms. By cutting down on your sugar consumption, you can take charge of your health.

Here are some helpful tips:

1. Increase your protein and fiber intake to put sugar cravings at bay.

2. Avoid soda and sugary drinks.

3. After you finish dinner, brush your teeth and avoid the witching hour of sugary snacks.

4. Exercise.

5. Drink more water since cravings are sometimes thirst in disguise.

6. Just don’t buy your usual sugary snacks – when they’re not in the house, it’s going to be much harder to give in.

7. When all else fails and your cravings are strong, eat alternative foods like fruit with a handful of nuts or cheese, a berry parfait, or a protein bar.

You will be surprised at the difference it makes when you cut down on sugar!

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COLUMNS Governor Hochul’s Misguided Housing Plan

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a housing plan, which, if adopted, will have drastic consequences for our county and communities. The Hochul plan seeks to create 800,000 new housing units across the state in the next 10 years, with a special focus on Long Island. For Long Island, the target is for 38,218 new units from 2023-2025.

Governor Hochul’s proposal would require local municipalities to rezone properties within one half-mile of a transit station. The new zoning must allow a minimum of 50 units per acre. The half-mile radius would be measured from the station itself or station parking lots. The proposal would prohibit restrictions on height as well as reasonable requirements relating to property line setbacks, lot coverage and minimum parking spaces. In my legislative district, that would include communities that fall within these parameters involving the Great Neck and Manhasset train stations and have a ripple effect that would directly impact nearby residents in communities such as Great Neck Village, Kensington,

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Thomaston, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Manhasset and others throughout Nassau County.

The state would also establish percentage increases for housing for each town that local leaders unanimously say are unrealistic in the three-year time period. If a town or village fails to meet its target, the state will impose a process whereby developers could appeal the denial of a local municipality to a “state housing approval board,” which could overrule the local determination.

In other words, decisions with respect to housing proposals would no longer be made by local elected officials but would be made by bureaucrats appointed by the state. Furthermore, the proposed housing plan would forbid review of development projects under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), thereby eliminating the evaluation of important factors such as traffic, air quality and any other significant adverse environmental impacts.

For generations, residents have left the city and come to the suburbs for the quality of life, open space, decreased housing density,

good schools and safe streets. The quality of life in our communities has remained consistent for decades, primarily because residents demanded policies that protected against overdevelopment.

Long Island relies upon a fragile sole source aquifer for our drinking water. Increasing housing density will endanger that water supply, overcrowd our schools and increase strains on our critical infrastructure from sewage treatment to the supply of gas and electric to fire and police services. There will be more cars on the road and more congestion.

In fact, Long Island has been

gradually transforming with more transit-oriented development in communities like Mineola, Patchogue, Farmingdale and others. Rather than accept this gradual progress, the state will force a radical transformation. The “one size fits all” approach ignores the fact that each community is different and what makes sense in one community makes no sense in another.

I have joined with other elected officials throughout our region to oppose this ill-conceived plan and will fight against it every step of the way.

Pilip represents the county’s 10th Legislative District.

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ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

Moody Blue John Lodge’s Fave Pianists

which made some noise on the UK charts and recruited Edge to contribute some pre-recorded bits for the forthcoming Days of Future Passed Tour.

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John Lodge may best be known as the long-time bassist for the now defunct-Moody Blues, but for the Birmingham, England native, his music fuse was lit hearing early rock and roll piano players.

“I became a bass player because I used to listen to juke boxes and the left-hand side was where you’d hear the piano—it was a driving force on the lefthand side of the piano—that’s what drove me,” he recalled.

Currently on the road commemorating the release of the Moody’s seminal 1967 sophomore outing Days of Future Passed, Lodge is keen to keep his former group’s legacy alive although the band was declared defunct following the retirement of late founding member Graeme Edge in 2018.

“That’s really important for me to say that the Moody Blues is part of my life,” he said. “It is my life. I’m still a Moody Blue now.”

The pandemic did much to disrupt the routines of touring musicians and Lodge was no exception. Having released 2019’s B Yond, his most recent solo outing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer saw the tour grind to a halt in March 2020 when the world went into lockdown. A consummate optimist, Lodge was undeterred, going so far as to learn Garageband software, recorded the single “In These Crazy Times,”

“I had this idea of celebrating the anniversary [of Days] so I went to see Graeme and he really liked if I would record him reciting the poetry [on the album],” Lodge recalled.

“I told him I wanted to film him as well, so he could be an integral part of Days of Future Passed because, ‘Breathe deep, the gathering gloom’ is historic and gigantic. He said he would love to because he wanted to keep the Moody Blues music alive as well, just like I do. I told him he’d always have a place on stage with me. I recorded and filmed him and he’ll be featured on stage as well. As you know, Graeme passed away, so he never got to see it. But his family will and it will be great.”

With his 10,000 Light Years band in tow, Lodge promises a two-part show with the early set consisting of Moody Blues classics and the second half of the evening being a presentation of Days of Future Passed in its entirety. Not unlike his idol, Motown bass-playing great Jamie Jamerson, Lodge will be front and center playing the same Fender Precision bass he purchased at his local music shop on a Saturday afternoon when he was only 16. In the meantime, he was happy to share some of those piano-playing greats who inspired him around that same time.

Little Richard

(December 5, 1932 to May 9, 2020)

“What really resonated with me from Little Richard were the riffs coming off the piano and the band he played with, which I believe was put together by Dave Bartholomew, who did the same for Fats Domino.”

Fats

Domino

(February 26, 1928 to October 24, 2017)

“Fats had a way of playing that English people didn’t understand. It was really self-grown. Pianists from the South were born with it and I don’t know how you learn that. I had to learn it from listening to records.”

Johnnie Johnson

(July 8, 1924 to April 13, 2005)

“I almost forgot to include Johnnie. Chuck Berry said he learned all his riffs from his pianist.”

Jerry Lee Lewis

(September 25, 1935 to October 28, 2022)

“What made him so unique was the outrageousness of him that was great and a way of playing that was just phenomenal. He just kept rocking. Whatever he was doing, that left hand kept going. It was exciting to watch somebody like that playing the piano. You have to realize that we didn’t have anybody in England that could do that. When he came over to England it was like setting the flame alive for rock and roll piano for me.”

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John Lodge and the 10,0000 Light Year Band will be appearing on February 28 at The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

71 E. Main St., Patchogue. For more information, visit www. patchogueheatre.com or call 631-2071313. Lodge will also be appearing on March 1 at Sony Hall, 235 W. 46th St., NYC. For more information, visit www.sonyhall.com or call 212-997-5123. Visit www. longislandweekly.com to read a full feature on John Lodge.

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HOMES

Recently Sold

This charming and sunny two bedroom home at 317 Wellington Road South in Garden City South sold on Dec. 16 for $625,000. It has been nicely updated and features a spacious foyer leading into the living room and dining area. It also has a beautiful, updated eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances and generous pantry space. The home has hardwood floors throughout and one full bathroom. It occupies a 40’x100’ private yard with a paver stone patio. The home is located near shopping, schools and the railroad station.

HOME & DESIGN

Home Composting

There are a number of ways you can get involved in composting from home, from backyard composting, to an indoor vermicomposting bin, subscribing to a local food scraps collection service and participating in a food scraps drop-off program in your local community.

Composting materials such as yard trimmings and food scraps reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. Preventing organics from landfills reduces the production of methane, a power greenhouse gas. Adding compost to the soil provides valuable nutrients, improves soil structure, adds beneficial soil micro-organisms, suppresses certain plant diseases, reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides and helps prevent soil erosion and nutrient run-off.

Composting at home is easy; all it takes is a little time, effort and patience. After plants and animals die, they decompose naturally as bacteria and fungi go to work breaking down the remains. Once decayed, the original material is no longer recognizable and takes the form of a rich, dark, soil-like substance. When humans help this process along it is called composting and the product is called compost.

This lovely home located in a cul-de-sac at 4 Kensington Ct. in the Estate Section of Garden City South sold on Dec. 16 for $1,260,000. This home is a center-hall Colonial with an eat-in-kitchen and a formal family room with a fireplace. There are two laundries, one in the basement and one on the first floor. The second floor has a master bedroom with a bathroom and heated floors. There are also three generous-sized bedrooms and heated flooring in the hall bathroom. The basement is finished with tile flooring. There is an egress and a cedar walk-in closet. All bathrooms are newer. The home has new windows, central air conditioning, central vacuum system and a new furnace. This home is near shopping and the train station.

The bacteria and fungi that do most of the work must have four things to thrive, which are captured in this simple rhyme: Making compost takes some care; add greens, browns, water and air.

Greens are your nitrogen

source and include food scraps (such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea bags and old bread), fresh grass clippings, fresh weeds and manure. Browns are your carbon source and include fallen leaves, dry weeds, shredded paper, wood chips and straw. Browns provide structure for the pile, allowing air to flow more freely.

Compost microorganisms need oxygen! While not necessary, turning (or mixing) the pile twice a month will add more air and speed up breakdown.

Composting works best with the right amount of moisture. If the pile is too wet, add some leaves, shredded newspaper or sawdust. If it’s too dry, add water.

Fruit, vegetables, coffee grounds, indoor plant trimmings, yard trimmings and leaves are all suitable for the compost pile. Do not compost meat, fish, bones, dairy and oil. These things attract animals and do not compost well. Do not compost plants that spread through stems (rhizomes) or roots (ivy). Also, do not compost cat litter and dog feces. These contain disease organisms that remain after composting.

—DEC

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.

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Great Neck Native To Show Belgian Breed At Prestigious Westminster

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His official name is “BISS GCHS CH Takishan Rockin’ The Night Monvieux,” or “Rocky” for short. Rocky is a Belgian Sheepdog, a medium-sized herding dog, bred to show and he will do just that in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Flushing Meadow Park on May 8.

“We co-owned him with a very good friend who recently passed away,” co-owner and breeder Bruce Freedman said. “It was Cathie’s lifetime dream was to have a dog that went to Westminster and could exceed in both herding and in show. He has all the potential of his uncle, who is a dual champion in both of those categories.”

Rocky finished the year in second place in breed points ranking for his breed in the herding group, but he is now currently in first place in the Belgian Shepherd breed.

“It’s not just that we are showing at Westminster; we were invited to show at Westminster,” Freedman said. “Only five dogs in each breed get invited.”

Cathie Rossman’s daughter, Irene, now co-owns the dog with Freedman and his wife, Lori Goldstrom.

Rocky has been on the road with his handler, Karyn Cowdrey, for more than 30 shows this past year.

“He’s got great movement and great conformation,” Freedman said.

This will be Freedman’s first show at Westminster.

“I knew when I was eight years old that I wanted to show a dog at Westminster,” Freedman said. “Before I was born, my family had dogs that showed at Westminster.”

He began more than 40 years ago training one of his first dogs, an Irish Setter, hand signals.

“He was a high-level obedient, show and field trial dog, which is a rare package,” Freedman said. “When he passed away, I wanted to really get involved in show and obedience.”

His next dog was a German Shepherd, who he recalled reminded him of Paul Marcy’s dog, Blackie, a lifelong friend from Great Neck, as is Freedman.

“I always really loved that dog; he was a big, bold black and tan German Shepherd, who was very obedient and always

listened to Paul’s dad like, ‘Yes sir!’”

Freedman was 25 years old when he got his show shepherd.

“From what I knew of Blackie, my inspiration was that I could not have a dog that was going to be big and powerful and not have him really under command,” Freedman said.

Following the passing of his German Shepherd, Freedman then took on his first Belgian Shepherd. Freedman and Goldstrom are now on their sixth generation of breeding Belgian Tervurens, the most elegant and agile of the three Belgian sheepdog breeds.

“My wife and I met while walking our dogs one day,” Freedman recalled. “We have had Belgian Tervurens now for 28 years.”

Freedman is originally from Great Neck. After high school he began to wander west and eventually ended up in California where he has since made his home.

“I have been on the board of directors and/or the president of the Belgian Tervuren Club of Southern California for 22 years,” Freedman said. “I am very active in the national club, Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (BSCA).”

Words Of Advice

Freedman shared some constructive advice for dog lovers who are interested in getting into dog breeding and showing.

“Don’t go it alone,” Freedman said. “That is first. Find an AKC Breeder of Merit, have them mentor you.” Here are some of his tips and things to consider:

• Determine what breed of dog you want.

• What activities do you really enjoy?

• What are you looking to accomplish?

• Read about breed construction and movement.

• Know your breed.

• Know the standard of the breed.

• Know what your dog was originally bred to do.

• Join a local breed club.

“There are a lot of dogs that, because we are no longer an agrarian society, no longer primarily do what they were originally designed to do, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t still have the instinct to do it,” Freedman said. Visit www.akc.org, find the national club for your breed and ask for referrals.

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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 8 and 9 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. The 2023 canine celebration also marks the 10th Anniversary of the ever-popular Masters Agility Championship.

“As we march towards our 150th Anniversary in 2026, the Club is excited to bring the dog show to a venue that has always celebrated world-class athletes, and these champion dogs are no exception,” said Westminster Kennel Club President, Darrell W. Crate. “The sprawling complex will give spectators a truly memorable experience as they meet thousands of purpose-bred dogs that each have a rich history and background.”

America’s Dog Show will again attract top-winning dogs from across the country for this iconic event. In addition to the 10th Anniversary of the Masters Agility Championship, the 2023 schedule includes the 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship, Junior Showmanship, 200+ Breed competitions (for Champions only), seven Group competitions, concluding with Best in Show being crowned in the center of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 6—10th Anniversary of the Masters Agility Championship

Saturday, May 6—8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship (tentative)

Monday, May 8—147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding Breeds and Group judging)

Tuesday, May 9—147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Sporting, Working, Terrier Breeds, and Group judging followed by Best in Show)

Although Westminster is the pinnacle of competition in the dog world, the event remains a family-friendly experience.

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Sienna is invited to represent New York State at the State games of America 2024 in San Diego, where she will compete against skaters across the nation. Congratulations,

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll do the thing you feel is right. You’d prefer the transaction was also punctuated with a receipt -- some kind of proof of completion implying that indeed the right choice was made. Such assurances are rare in life, but you can trust your inner knowing and the new consciousness that’s informing your next move.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). e optimist thinks this is the best day ever, and the pessimist fears this is so. You’re the realist who defers judgment and, furthermore, sees commentary as an unnecessary expense of energy. You’re too busy handling life, which you’ll do with grace, strength, agility and humor. Truly you’re a rock to your people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Imagine you are meeting your host for the rst time in your life and the last time, too. e challenge is to absorb everything you can about a person in a relaxed and casual way. In paying attention to others, a very attractive part of you is highlighted -- the part that is real, engaged, attentive and intelligent.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In a world where possibilities are endless and things can go so many directions, there must be a reason they went one way and not the other. You’re intent on solving a problem. You’ll start by eliminating distractions, isolating the variables, focusing on the trouble source and experimenting to see what heals best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). ere are those who will create drama to get their needs met, more than likely because they don’t know another way to do it. To avoid drama you’ll either avoid the person or try to sense and meet their need. ere’s no right answer, only the one that better suits your overall goals and purposes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve come to crave knowledge that adds a layer of interest to the ordinary world. e bird, the tree and the house encountered on your drive home are either common sights or endless sources of wonder, depending on how much you know about them. is week brings bright bursts of illumination.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ese unique, unrepeatable moments. ere will never be a second chance to savor the one you’re in. But is it really possible to meld completely with every sensation and still function in the modern world? You’ve a schedule to keep, and people depend on you. You’ll be present to many levels of reality at once this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why do we dream? Even as humankind explores the outer reaches of space, the complexities of our own minds are still equally mysterious, with multiple theories on even the most common aspects of our lives. You’ll be struck this week by the beautiful complexity of common things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). ere are many ways to make sure everything ows smoothly without a hitch. One is to rehearse encounters and plan for various contingencies. Another is to release your expectations. If anything that happens is acceptable, nothing could go wrong. You’ll try di erent approaches to nd what ts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If being liked depends on giving a good performance, you’ll pull it o , but the cost will be high and the reward will be acceptance of a heightened version of yourself. You’re better o when you show up authentically and tolerate whatever happens. is is a way to make true and wonderful friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). e root of the word “sorcery” is “sors,” the Latin word for “fate.” On the other side of the magic wand’s wave, it seems the transformation was always destined to happen. But in the thick of a determined e ort, it seems things could go a lot of ways or not at all. e work is your magic and the magic is your work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You believe things can be better and you’ll make it so, though the way is not straightforward. You’ve tried many things that just didn’t work, at least not to your standard. It’s made you brave. You have the courage to try something new. Work in private and share the results when you’re ready.

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You are deeply loyal and do not expect those loyalties to pay o , but oh, how they do this year. e accolades you receive are meaningful not because you love the attention but because they allow you to be in a better position to serve others. Entertaining relationships are featured, and you’ll love how the ride surprises you and energizes your choices. You’ll go in for a new look for your home or image -a creation that’s as fun to put together as it is to celebrate when it’s complete. You’ve a knack for investing in the spring, especially in education or in your team.

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P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during which time and at which place members of the Board of egistration shall lace u on the School District egister the names of all qualified voters ersonally a earing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such oard of egistration that they are entitled to vote at the above s ecified Library S ecial District Meeting.

Such register u on its comletion will be filed in the Office of the District Cler at the School District Administrative Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue eth age ew or and will remain on file at such office and will be o en for ins ection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days rior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, exce t Saturday and Sunday. oters may register for voting at subsequent Library s ecial district meetings on the day of the April 3, 2023 Special District Meeting. All ersons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or lection or at any general election within four ( ) years rior to the re aration of the register or who are registered to vote at any general election ursuant to Section 5-2 0 of the lection Law of the State of ew or need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of A ril 202 .

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S the voters may register with the Cler of said School District at her office in the School District Administrative Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue eth age ew or 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 egister to be used at the aforesaid election at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name laced on such egister rovided that at such meeting with the Cler of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Cler of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the egister is re ared. The egister so re ared ursuant to Section 20 of the ducation Law will be filed in the Office of the District Cler at her office in the School District Administrative Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue eth age ew or 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 exce t Saturday and Sunday and at the olling lace(s) on the day of the vote.

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S that military voters who are not currently registered may a -

ly to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An a lication for registration as a military voter can be requested from the oard of ducation at the eth age Administration building and must be returned to the Office of the District Cler at 0 Cherry Avenue eth age . The a lication for registration must be received in the office of the cler no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 202 . n the request for an a lication for registration the military voter is permitted to designate his her reference for receiving the a lication for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

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S that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an a lication for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Cler and returning the application in person or by mail to the Office of the District Cler at 0 Cherry Avenue eth age no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 202 . n the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is ermitted to designate his her reference 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 Cler ( ) before the close of the polls, on Monday, A ril 202 and must show a cancellation mark of the nited States ostal service or a foreign country s ostal service or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the nited States overnment; or (2) not later than 5:00 m 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 during regular office hours at the Office of the Cler of the eth age nion ree School District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the S ecial District Meeting exce t Sunday and on A ril 202 at the olling lace during the S ecial District Meeting. Any qualified voter then resent in the olling lace may ob ect to the voting of the ballot u on a ro riate grounds by ma ing his or her challenge and the reasons therefore nown to the ns ector of lection before the close of the polls

T OT C Sthat in accordance with ducation Law Section 20a, applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be a lied for at

the Office of the Cler of the eth age nion ree School District. Such a lication must be received by the oard of egistration no earlier than March 6, 2023 and at least seven ( ) days rior to the S ecial District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the S ecial District Meeting if the ballot is to be delivered ersonally to the voter. The oard 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 S ecial District Meeting exce t Sunday and on A ril 202 at the olling lace during the S ecial District Meeting. Any qualified voter then resent in the olling lace may ob ect to the voting of the ballot u on a ro riate grounds by ma ing his or her challenge and the reasons therefore nown to the ns ector of lection before the close of the olls. 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.

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Por medio del presente, la unta de ideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Bethage notifica que se reali ar una reuni n extraordinaria de distrito con los votantes calificados del Distrito scolar eth age nion ree en la Biblioteca Pública de eth age Powell Avenue eth age ueva or el 3 de abril de 2023 desde las 2:00 p. m. hasta las 8:00 p. m. hora en vigor ara votar con boletas electorales físicas sobre las siguientes ro uestas:

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2. legir a dos (2) miembros de la unta de ideicomisarios: un ( ) miembro cum lir un mandato que comen ar el de ulio de 202 y terminar el 0 de unio de 202 y un miembro cum lir el resto de un mandato sin concluir desde el 3 de abril de 2023 hasta el 0 de unio de 202 . Se elegir al candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos ara cum lir con el er odo que finali a el 0 de unio de 202 que actualmente est a cargo de dward Sil . Se elegir al candidato que reciba la segunda mayor cantidad

de votos ara cum lir con el er odo que finali a el 0 de unio de 202 que actualmente est a cargo de una ersona que ha sido designada Megan ortunato. Se necesitar una solicitud para nominar a dicho candidato ara 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 eth age ueva or y deber n estar firmadas or al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito. Los uestos vacantes de la unta de ideicomisarios no se consideran cargos esec ficos ni inde endientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominaci n no deber n estiular ning n uesto vacante es ec fico en la unta ara la cual est nominado el candidato. Las solicitudes estar n dis onibles en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue ethage ueva or . n caso de que cualquiera de dichos nominados se retire de la candidatura antes de la elecci n esa ersona no se considerar un candidato a menos que se presente ante la secretaria del distrito una nueva solicitud de nominaci n de esa ersona de la misma forma y con las mismas limitaciones que los dem s candidatos. Cada solicitud deber resentarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 . m. (exce tuando s bados y domingos) hasta el de mar o de 202 y no des u s de esta fecha.

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S OT CA AD M S que en conformidad con la secci n 20 de la Ley de ducaci n es necesario que los votantes se registren ersonalmente y ninguna ersona odr votar en la mencionada reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del 3 de abril de 202 a menos que se haya registrado ersonalmente. Cada ersona uede registrarse ara dicha reuni n extraordinaria resent ndose ersonalmente ante la unta de egistro del distrito escolar el 22 de mar o de 202 como se indica a continuaci n. La unta de egistro se reunir a los efectos de registrar ersonalmente a los votantes y re arar un registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar el 22 de mar o de 202 de :00 . m. a :00 . 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 siem re que se se a 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 es ecifica anteriormente.

Dicho registro una ve final-

i ado se archivar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue eth age ueva or y ermanecer archivado en dicha oficina y abierto ara su ins ecci n de :00 a. m. a :00 . m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) d as revios a la reuni n o a la elecci n ara la que se re ar exce to los s bados y domingos. Los votantes ueden registrarse ara votar en las siguientes reuniones extraordinarias de distrito de la biblioteca el día de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del 3 de abril de 2023. Todas las ersonas 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 re araci n del registro o que est n registradas ara votar en cualquier elecci n general de conformidad con la secci n 5-2 0 de la Ley lectoral del estado de ueva or no necesitan volver a registrarse ara votar en la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito del 3 de abril de 2023. PO L P S T TAMS OT CA que los votantes ueden 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 eth age ueva or de : 0 a. m. a : 0 . m. cuando la escuela est en sesi n en cualquier d a anterior al 2 de mar o de 202 ara agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utili ar en la elecci n mencionada. Durante ese horario toda ersona tendr derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro siem re que en la reuni n con la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar se se a o se demuestre a satisfacci n de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la elecci n ara la cual se re ara el registro. l registro re arado seg n la secci n 20 de la Ley de ducaci n se resentar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue ethage ueva or y estar abierto ara que cualquier votante calificado del distrito ueda ins eccionarlo entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido ara la elecci n exce to 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 TAMS OT CA que los votantes militares que no est n registrados actualmente ueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se uede edir una solicitud de registro como votante militar a la unta de ducaci n en el edificio administrativo de eth age y se la debe enviar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 0 Cherry Avenue ethage . La solicitud

de registro debe recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria antes de las 5:00 . m. del de mar o de 202 . n el edido de solicitud de registro el votante militar uede designar de qu manera refiere recibir la solicitud de registro: or correo transmisi n or fax o correo electr nico.

PO L P S T TAMS OT CA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito ueden resentar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar idiendo una solicitud a la secretaria del distrito y envi ndola en ersona o or correo a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en 0 Cherry Avenue eth age antes de las 5:00 . m. del de mar o de 202 . n el edido de solicitud de boleta electoral militar, el votante militar uede designar de qu manera refiere recibir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar: por correo, transmisi n or fax o correo electr nico. Las solicitudes de boleta electoral y las boletas electorales militares de los votantes militares calificados se deben entregar or correo o en ersona. 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 ( ) antes del cierre de la votaci n el lunes de abril de 2023, y deben tener una marca de cancelaci n del Servicio Postal de los stados nidos o el servicio ostal de un a s extran ero o un endoso fechado de rece ci n or arte de otra agencia del obierno de los stados nidos; o (2) a m s tardar a las 5:00 . m. del d a de la elecci n debiendo estar firmadas y fechadas or el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que estable ca que no es osterior al d a revio a la elecci n. n la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito scolar eth age nion ree se ondr a disosici n una lista de todas las ersonas 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 revios al d a fi ado ara la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, exce to el domingo y el de abril de 2023, 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 odr ob etar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere o ortunos resentando su ob eci n y las raones de esta al ins ector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas.

TAM S OT CA que de conformidad con la secci n 20 a de la Ley de ducaci n las solicitudes de boletas electorales or ausencia ara la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito ueden edirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito sco-

lar eth age nion ree. La unta de egistro debe recibir esta solicitud des u 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 or correo al votante; o bien el d a antes de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral se entregar ersonalmente al votante. La unta de egistro har una lista de todas las personas a las que se han otorgado boletas electorales or ausencia y la tendr a dis osici n en el horario de atenci n habitual en cada uno de los cinco d as revios al d a fi ado ara la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito exce to el domingo y el 3 de abril de 2023, 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 odr ob etar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere o ortunos resentando su ob eci n y las ra ones de esta al ins ector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas. o se escrutar n boletas electorales or ausencia a menos que se reciban a m s tardar a las 5:00 . m. del d a de la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito.

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BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 603996/2019. 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.

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FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

OT C O SAL

S P M CO T. AS-

SA CO T . MO T LLC Pltf. vs A 50 LTO ST T C. Defts. ndex 0 0 20 .

Pursuant to udgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 2022 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. rem. a Section loc 443, Lot 24. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed udgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held ain or Shine. f ro er social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. AL -

A D S LA OS eferee. L L Attys for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great ec . 00052

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2 0 - O A M

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

S P M CO T O T

STAT O O CO T O ASSA

PLA T OM L D

LLC D A PLA T OM

L D S C Plaintiff, v. ST CATT A TT SSO Defendant.

PL AS TA OT C T AT

n ursuance of a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on ebruary 20 20 David

S Dender, Esq. the Referee named in said udgment 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: ntervale Ave armingdale 5

S L o: -2 - -

ALL T AT T ACT O

PA C L O LA D situate in the Town of Oyster ay County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed udgment ndex o.

0 20 in the amount of $353,024.29 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held ain or Shine. f ro er 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 oods Oviatt ilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 ausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604

Tel.: 55-22 -50 2

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LEGAL NOTICE

S P M CO T O T STAT O O -

CO T O ASSA

D TSC A T ST COMPA AM CAS AS T ST O S-

D T AL ACC D T LOA S C. MO T-

A ASS T- AC D

PASS T O C T -

CAT S S S 200 - S .

A T O LO O T

AL. NOTICE OF SALE OT C S ursuant to a inal udgment of oreclosure dated August 20 and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein D TSC A

T ST COMPA AM -

CAS AS T ST O

S D T AL ACC D-

T LOA S C. MO T-

A ASS T- AC D

PASS T O C T -

CAT S S S 200 - S is the Plaintiff and A T OLO O T AL. are the Defendant(s). the undersigned eferee will sell at ublic auction A

O S at the AS-

SA CO T S P M

CO T O T S D

STEPS, 100 SUPREME

CO T D M OLA, NY 11501, on March 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises nown as LO S LA SO T A M DAL

5: Section 00 loc 005 -00 Lot 000 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SOUTH FARMINGDALE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex

010511/2015. Melvyn Roth, 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

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS DESCRIPTION:

FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHT

ROOM PROJECT BID

Sealed proposals will be received by the oard of ducation armingdale nion Free School District, Towns of Oyster ay and abylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding (entrance off of Grant Avenue within Weldon E. owitt School 50 an Cott Avenue armingdale ew or 5 until 11:00 a.m. on March 2, 2023 and then at said office ublicly o ened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to :00 .m. The oard of ducation armingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its udgment is for the best interests of the School District.

y Order: oard of Education

armingdale nion ree School District armingdale ew or 5

Towns of Oyster ay and abylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: February 22, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of NATUS PARATUS LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2 22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent u on whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 2 alnut Ave. South armingdale 5. Pur ose: any law-

ful act.

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HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

otice of formation of P -

A S 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. SS designated as agent u on whom rocess may be served and shall mail co y of rocess against LLC to: 442 S Oyster Bay Road #1025 Hicksville, NY 11801

Purpose: any lawful act.

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P L C ADM ST ATO

O ASSA CO T

AS ADM ST ATO O

T STAT O MA

L A T AD D -

CEASED, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

OT C S

ursuant to a inal udgment of oreclosure dated November 22, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of assau wherein C T A .A. A O ST

A .A. A O -

ST A S is the Plaintiff and P L C ADMST ATO O ASSA

CO T AS ADM S-

T ATO O T STAT

thereafter as is practicable.

S ecifications and forms may be obtained from the Purchasing De artment beginning February 22, 2023. Please email: kmcmahon@hicksvillepublicschools.org for a copy of the specifications.

All addenda may be transmitted via email.

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:

Colgate Drive Plainview, NY 11803

S L o.: -0 2-2

ALL T AT T ACT O

PA C L O LA D situate in the Town of Oyster ay County of Nassau, State of New York.

AUER,

AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a udgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2022, the undersigned eferee 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, ic sville 0 . All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate lying and being at ic sville Town of Oyster ay County of assau and State of New York, Section 5 loc and Lot 22. A roximate amount of udgment is 5 . 5 lus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment ndex 05 0 20 . This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO D- safety rotocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. f ro er 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 riedman artolo LLP 5 road Street Suite 50 New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. File o. 202 2 -2 2-22-15-8-1-2023-4T2 0 - O

O MA L A T AD D C AS D T AL. are the Defendant(s). the undersigned eferee will sell at ublic auction A O S at the ASSA CO T S P M CO T O T S D STEPS, 100 SUPREME CO T D M OLA, NY 11501, on March 14, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises nown as CO ALL LA C S LL 0 : Section loc 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 005 5 20 . 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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LEGAL NOTICE

HICKSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 200 DIVISION AVENUE

HICKSVILLE, NY 11801

PUBLIC NOTICE

The oard of ducation of the ic sville Public Schools (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) hereby invites the submission of Sealed Proposals for the following service:

RFP # 02222023 - 20232024 UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Department, 200 Division Avenue ic sville 0 until :00 a.m. revailing time on March 22, 2023 at which time they will belicly opened and read aloud in the oard oom. The contract will be awarded as soon

The District is not responsible for proposals opened prior to the time and date of the opening if the identifying Sealed Proposal information does not appear on the outside of the submission. Responses opened prior to the time and date of the o ening are invalid. t is the ro oser s responsibility to ensure that their proposal is received the Purchasing De artment in a timely manner. All responses received after the date and time stated will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Whether sent mail, delivery service or personal delivery, the responder assumes responsibility for having their ro osal de osited on time.

The District reserves the right to accept each proposal individual item by category by grou s of items or as a whole or, in its discretion, to reject all proposals.

The District also reserves the right to waive any informality in the response process if determined to be in the best interest of the District. Proposals opened and read shall remain irrevocable for the contract period. The award of contracts, if at all, shall be made as soon as practicable after the o ening. Any quantities, if shown, are estimates and not guaranteed. The oard of ducation reserves the right to consider qualification ex erience and reputation, as well as the specific qualifications of a roposer set out herein, in considering ro osals and awarding the contract. The oard of Education reserves the right to re ect any or all roposals at its discretion. y order of the oard of ducation

athleen McMahon Purchasing Agent 02 22 202 2-22-202 - T- 2O

LEVITTOWN

of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 2022 Thomas

A. Abbate, Esq. the Referee named in said udgment will sell in one parcel at public

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 ain or Shine. f ro er 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 oods Oviatt ilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 ausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604

Pursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale entered on November 2022 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 em stead County of assau and State of New York, nown and designated as Section: 5 loc : and Lot:

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed all bidders at all times. idders 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 P M OS LA L TTO

Premises will be sold subject to rovisions of filed udgment and Terms of Sale. ndex umber 0 2 20 . A S AD DA D SA D S . eferee Terenzi Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 3-1; 2-22-15-8-2023-4T2 0 - O L

LEGAL NOTICE

otice of formation of a y Nest Speech Therapy PLLC. Articles of Organi ation filed

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with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/6/23. Office location: assau County. SS designated as agent u on whom rocess may be served and shall mail co y of rocess against PLLC to: erne d. antagh . Pur ose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE ISLAND TREES P UBLIC LIBRARY ISLAND TREES, NEW YORK

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 11, 2023

OT C S that ursuant to the resolution of the oard of Trustees of the sland Trees Public Library armedge oad sland Trees ew or 5 -5200 the annual election and budget vote of the sland Trees Public Library will be held on Tuesday A ril 202 between the hours of :00 P.M. and :00 P.M. at the sland Trees Public Library armedge oad sland Trees ew or 5 -5200 for the ur ose of voting u on the following items:

) To ado t the Annual Library udget for the fiscal year 202 -202 and to authori e the requisite ortion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable ro erty of the Library District.

2) To elect one ( ) Trustee to the sland Trees Public Library oard to fill a five (5) year term commencing uly 202 and ex iring on une 0 202 as a result of the exiration of the term of office currently held by Trustee loria S radlin.

OT C S T that etitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the oard of Trustees of the Library must be filed with the Director of the Library between 0:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than Monday March 202 . ach etition shall be directed to the Director of the Library shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District shall state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate and may be obtained at the Library any wee day from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

OT C S T that co ies of estimated ex enses of the Library for the year 202 -202 may be obtained at the Library from Monday through Saturday from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. beginning March 14, 2023 and that any other ro ositions to be voted u on are available for ins ection by any tax ayer in the District at the Library on Monday through Saturday from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M u until A ril 202 .

OT C S T -

that co ies of estimated ex enses of the Library for the year 202 -202 may be obtained at the Library from Monday through Saturday from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. beginning March 202 and that any other ro ositions to be voted u on are available for ins ection by any tax ayer in the District at the Library on Monday through Saturday from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M u until A ril 202 .

OT C S T that a ublic hearing shall be held at the Library on Tuesday March 2 202 at :00 P.M. for the ur ose of discussion of the ro osed 202 202 Library budget. All residents of the Library District are invited to attend this information meeting.

OT C S T that a lications for absentee ballots may be obtained any wee day from 0:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Alications for absentee ballots must be filed with the Library no later than 5:00 P.M. seven ( ) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed or one ( ) day rior to the election if the ballot is to be ersonally delivered. Absentee ballots must be received in the usiness Office no later than 5:00 P.M. on the date of the election in order to be canvassed.

T OT C S that a qualified voter whose ability to a ear ersonally at the olling lace is substantially im aired by reasons of ermanent illness or hysical disability and whose registration record has been mar ed ermanently disabled by the oard of lections ursuant to the rovisions of the ducation Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot ursuant to the rovisions of the ducation Law without ma ing se arate a lications for such absentee ballot.

T OT C S that military voters who are not currently registered may a ly to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an a lication for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a reference to receive a military voter registration military ballot a lication or military ballot by mail facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration ballot a lication or ballot.

Military voter registration forms and military ballot alications must be received in the Library no later than 5:00 .m. on Thursday March 202 . o military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Library no later than 5:00 .m. on the day of the election.

DAT D: sland Trees

or anuary 2 202

y: Michelle oung Director Library

District Cler

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AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO Y VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE ISLAND TREES ISLAND TREES, NUEVA YORK

VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDEICOMISARIO

11 DE ABRIL DE 2023

PO LA P S T S OT CA que de conformidad con la resoluci n de la unta de S ndicos de la iblioteca P blica de sland Trees armedge oad sland Trees ueva or

5 -5200 la elecci n anual y la votaci n del resu uesto de la iblioteca P blica de sland Trees se llevar n a cabo el Martes de abril de 202 entre las :00 P.M. y :00 P.M. en sland Trees Public Library armedge oad sland Trees ew or 5 -5200 con el ro sito de votar sobre los siguientes art culos:

) Ado tar el Presu uesto anual de la biblioteca ara el a o fiscal 202 -202 y autori ar que la arte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante im uestos sobre la ro iedad su eta a im uestos del Distrito ibliotecario.

2) legir un ( ) ideicomisario de la unta de la iblioteca P blica de sland Trees ara cum lir un mandato de cinco (5) a os a artir del de ulio de 202 y que finali a el 0 de unio de 202 como resultado del vencimiento del mandato actual or la s ndica loria S radlin.

S OT CA AD M S que las eticiones de nominaci n de candidatos ara el cargo de miembro de la unta de S ndicos de la iblioteca deben resentarse ante el Director de la iblioteca entre las 0:00 A.M. y 5:00 P.M. a m s tardar el lunes de mar o de 202 . Cada etici n deber estar dirigida al Director de la iblioteca deber estar firmada or al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito deber indicar la residencia de cada firmante y el nombre y residencia del candidato y se uede obtener en la biblioteca cualquier d a de la semana de 0:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M.

S OT CA AD M S que se ueden obtener coias de los gastos estimados de la iblioteca ara el a o 202 -202 en la iblioteca de lunes a s bado de 0:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. a artir del de mar o de 202 y que cualquier otra ro osiciones sobre la que se votar est dis onible ara ins ecci n or arte de cualquier contribuyente del Distrito en la iblioteca de lunes a s bado de 0:00 A.M. a las 5:00 P.M. hasta el de abril de 202 .

S OT CA AD M S que se ueden obtener co-

ias de los gastos estimados de la iblioteca ara el a o 202 -202 en la iblioteca de lunes a s bado de 0:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. a artir del de mar o de 202 y que cualquier otra ro osiciones sobre la que se votar est dis onible ara ins ecci n or arte de cualquier contribuyente del Distrito en la iblioteca de lunes a s bado de 0:00 A.M. a las 5:00 P.M. hasta el de abril de 202 .

S OT CA AD M S que se llevar a cabo una audiencia blica en la iblioteca el martes 2 de mar o de 202 a las :00 P.M. con el ro sito de discutir el resu uesto ro uesto ara la iblioteca 202 202 . Todos los residentes del Distrito ibliotecario est n invitados a asistir a esta reuni n informativa.

S OT CA AD M S que las solicitudes de a eletas de voto en ausencia se ueden obtener cualquier d a de la semana a artir de las 0:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Las solicitudes de a eletas de voto en ausencia deben resentarse en la iblioteca a m s tardar a las 5:00 P.M. siete ( ) d as antes de la elecci n si la boleta se va a enviar or correo o un ( ) d a antes de la elecci n si la boleta se va a entregar ersonalmente. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en la Oficina Comercial a m s tardar a las 5:00 P.M. en la fecha de la elecci n ara ser escrutados.

PO LA P S T S

DA A SO AD C O AL que un votante calificado cuya ca acidad ara resentarse ersonalmente en el lugar de votaci n se ve sustancialmente afectada or ra ones de enfermedad ermanente o disca acidad f sica y cuyo registro de registro ha sido marcado como ermanentemente disca acitado or la unta lectoral de conformidad con las dis osiciones de la Ley de ducaci n tendr derecho a recibir una boleta de voto en ausencia de conformidad con las dis osiciones de la Ley de ducaci n sin resentar solicitudes or se arado ara dicha boleta de voto en ausencia.

S DA A SO AD C OAL de que los votantes militares que no est n actualmente registrados ueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito ibliotecario. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito ibliotecario ueden resentar una solicitud ara una boleta militar. Los votantes militares ueden designar una referencia ara recibir un registro de votante militar una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar or correo transmisi n or fax o correo electr nico en su solicitud de registro solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la biblioteca a m s tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el ueves de mar o de 202 . o se reali ar el escrutinio de boletas militares a menos

que la biblioteca las reciba a m s tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el d a de la elecci n.

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y: Michelle oung Directora Secretaria del Distrito ibliotecario

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LEGAL NOTICE

S P M CO T O T STAT O OCO T O ASSA

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M LLO A T A O O AS

S CC SSO T ST TO PMO A C AS A .A. AS T ST O O ASTA MO TA D T ST

S S 200 - O AS-

TA OM T LOA ASS T- AC D C TCAT S S S 200.

LO S A A T AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

OT C S

ursuant to a inal udgment of oreclosure dated March 5 2020 and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of assau wherein T A O O M LLO

A T A O

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T ST TO PMO A

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T ST O O ASTA MO T A D

T ST S S 200O ASTA OM -

T LOA ASS T- AC D

C T CAT S S S 200 - is the Plaintiff and LO S A A T AL. are the Defendant(s). the undersigned eferee will sell at ublic auction A O S at the ASSA CO T S P M CO T O T S D ST PS 00 S P M CO T D M OLA 50 on March 2 202 at 2: 0PM remises nown as O L L L TTO 5 : Section 5 loc Lot 5: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subect to rovisions of filed udgment ndex 00 200 . eorge sernio sq. - eferee. obertson Anschut Schneid Crane Partners PLLC 00 Merchants Concourse Suite 0 estbury ew or 5 0 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.

covering remises a 0 Abbey Lane Levittown 5 a a Section 5 loc 2 Lot 2 . OT C O A DA O LOS O OM

Address: 0 Motor Par way Suite 200 au auge

Action To oreclose Mortgage On Pro erty Situated n ASSA County nsource ast Pro erties lnc. Plaintiffs -againstDeborah Perricelli ugene enney r. Lori enney and Patric enney The nnown eirs of Madeline T. enney and All the eirs at law next of in distributees devisees grantees trustees lienors creditors assignees and successors in interest and the creditors assignees and successors in interest thereof of the aforesaid classes of ersons if they or any of them be dead all of whom and whose names and laces of residence are un nown to the laintiff of Madeline T. enney ew or State Deartment of Taxation and inance-Tax Com liance Division-C.O.ATC nited States of America De artment of Treasury and O DO to O

DO 25 said names being fictitious the ersons or arties intended being the ersons arties cor orations or entities if any having or claiming an interest in or lien u on the mortgaged remises described in the com laint Defendants.

TO T A O D -

DA TS: O A

S MMO D to answer the com laint in this action and to serve a co y of your answer or if the Com laint is not served with this Summons to serve a otice of A earance on the Plaintiff s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty ( 0) days after com letion of service where service is made in any other manner than by ersonal delivery within the State. n case of your failure to a ear or answer udgment will be ta en against you by default for the relief demanded in this Com laint.

TO T A O AM D

D DA TS: The foregoing Summons is served u on you by ublication ursuant to an Order of the on. David P. Sullivan a ustice of the Su reme Court assau County entered Dec. 0 222 and filed with the com laint and other a ers in the assau County Cler s Office.

T O CT O T

ACT O is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Cler of the County of assau on an. 22 20 0 in Liber 5 mortgage age

f you do not res ond to this summons and com laint by serving a co y of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage com any who filed this foreclosure roceeding against you and filing the answer with the court a default udgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

S ea to an attorney or go to the court where your case is ending for further information on how to answer the summons and rotect your ro erty.

Sending a ayment to your mortgage com any will not sto this foreclosure action.

Dated: estbury ew or ovember 0 2022

. Migdal sq. Stein iener oth LLP

for Plaintiff 00 Old Country oad Suite 5 estbury 5 0 (516)-742-1212

2-22-2023-4T-

Plaintiffs Address: 00 Motor Par way Ste. 200B a augue Action To oreclose Mortgage On Pro erty Situated n ASSA County Safeguard Misty ealty rou LLC

Plaintiffs -againstAll the heirs at law next of in distributees devisees grantees trustees lienors creditors assignees and successors in interest and the creditors assignees and successors in interest thereof of the aforesaid classes of ersons if they or any of them be dead all of whom and whose names and laces of residence are un nown to the laintiff of ames Moody The n nown eirs of ames Moody a a ames . Moody ew or State De artment of Taxation and inance-Tax Com liance Division-C.O.-ATC nited States of America De artment of Treasury Charles Moody as heir at law next of in of ames Moody Anne Tyler as heir at law next of in of ames Moody

O DO to O DO 25 said names being fictitious the ersons or arties intended being the ersons arties cor orations

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or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Dec. 30, 222, and filed with the com laint and other papers in the Nassau County Cler s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau on Jan. 26, 2010 in Liber 34543, mortgage page 829, covering premises k/a Gun Lane, Levittown, NY 11756 a/k/a Section 51, Block 97, Lot 21.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

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

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

Dated: Westbury, New York

November 30, 2022

Karen B. Migdal, Esq.

Stein, Wiener Roth, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff

1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590

(516)-742-1212

79082/BS1 (IFS) #100131

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SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2022-3927

TO Marie Cornell, Carl Reichl, Susan Fischetti, Karen Reichl, Paul Reichl, Ellen Prisco, Marian Greene, Celia Jornet, Peter Reichl, Joseph Reichl, Diane Tesser, Andrea Lumer, Thomas Ferris , Michael Ferris, Carl Tonay, Julie Mooney, Phillip Reichl, Melanie Considine, Claire Reichl, Loren Danaher, Joseph Dzwilewski, Diane Dzwilewski, Lucille Chesney, Barbara Evert, Allan Dzwilewski, Peter Dzwilewski and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Louise Reichl, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifica y o as a c ass e dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of esi ence an post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained

A PETITION having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator who is/are domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on April 26, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Louise Reichl, lately domiciled at 53 Coppersmith Road, Levittown, New York 11756, United States admitting to probate a Will dated February 15, 2011 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Louise Reichl, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Letters of Trusteeship issue to [X] Letters of Administration c.t.a issue to Public Administrator of Nassau County

Further relief sought (if any)

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate

Dated, Attested and Sealed, __s/____________________

February 15, 2023

Seal

DEBRA S. KELLER LEIMBACH, ESQ., Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins O’Brien, LLC

Firm

516-538-1111

Phone No.

254 Nassau Blvd South, Garden City South, New York 11530

Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Afterward Honesty Yoga LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 0 2 202 . Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 3956 Eve Dr Seaford NY 11783. 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 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 28, 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, 2023 at 2:30 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 Judgment is $457,676.95 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to rovisions of filed udgment Index No 011854/2008.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or

safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

George Esernio, Esq., Referee AYSN361 2-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#237767-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A., V. JESSE JAMES GILBERT

A/K/A JESSE J. GILBERT, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 6, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JESSE JAMES GILBERT A/K/A JESSE J. GILBERT, 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 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 HARBOUR ROAD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 124, Lot 50, 51, 52, 53: 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

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

FEDERAL NATIONAL 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 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 7, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 7th day of March, 2023 at 4:00 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#: 53-C-59 (NASSAU COUNTY); DSBL#: 0100166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUFFOLK COUNTY)) Approximate amount of lien $470,088.70 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to rovisions 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 OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN

2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DOREEN REILLY A/K/A DOREEN J. REILLY, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure 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, 2023 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 judgment is $292,714.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to rovisions 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

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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, New York, 11710. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE 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 Judgment 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 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises 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 judgment $609,688.20 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 Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

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

Dated: January 13, 2023 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238630-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

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. JOHN K. BACIGALUPO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee s and e ort Judgment of Foreclosure 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, 2023 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 $524,188.56 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

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LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

AJM CAPITAL II, LLC, Plaintiff -against- DAVID SMITH, CAROLANNE SMITH, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 21, 2022 and entered on November 22, 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 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 53 Block 22 Lot 16 on the Nassau County land and tax map as it presently exists.

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed 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 CLOCK BOULEVARD, VACANT LOT, MASSAPEQUA, NY

Approximate amount of lien $47,978.80 plus interest costs.

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

Index Number 601320/2020.

GEORGIA PAPAZIS, ESQ.,

Referee

Braunstein Turkish LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 402, Woodbury, NY 11797

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of RU-

IZZ ENTERPRISES, LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 02 0 2 . Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail rocess to rinci al office location at 5 arfield Pl Massapequa, NY 11758. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Massapequa Water District

84 Grand Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

516-798-5266

Bid for

Lawn and Landscape (Ground) Maintenance

At Various District

Properties

February 2023

The Massapequa Water District is seeking bid proposals for Landscape

Maintenance at locations in Massapequa and Massapequa Park, NY. All proposals can be picked up and are due back at the Massapequa Water District Office ocate at an e

Massapequa NY 11758 by 4 pm on Wednesday March 8th 2023.

All contractors who have not attended a property walk through in the past must schedule a site walk through at all locations with the Superintendent.

The contract period is May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, for twenty-six (26) weekly cuttings at six (6) locations. There is an option to extend for one (1) year.

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PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V.

JUSTIN MILLER, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure 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 JUSTIN 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, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 31 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 0047, Block 0015100, Lot 00045, Unit 31: 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.

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUNDS SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A

Plaintiff,

Against

JUNG S. SUH A/K/A SHIK SUH, SHIK SUH, KIL BYUNG SUH, MINHO SUH, ELIZABETH SUH et al.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment 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 3/14/2023 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 Lot 51

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $607,266.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index

13-000798

Andrew K. Preston, Esq., Referee.

Town Of Oyster Bay Gets Ready For Hockey

This spring, town supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board are excited to present DEK Hockey Youth League, which is officially starting their hockey registration for the Town of Oyster Bay. Online registration will be available starting Feb. 27, and in-person registration can be done at the Bethpage Ice Rink on Mar. 11 from 9AM to 12PM. Both teams and individuals are invited to register, boys and girls ages 6-16. Weekly practices will take place at the Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale. For more information visit www. oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 433-7465 extension 8234 for more information.

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McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 1/27/2023

File Number: 120-1162 LD 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T#238550-NOB/PLV-OLD

BETHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CCZ CONSULTING, LLC, a limited liability company.

Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 0 2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: 48 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose 3-29-22-15-8-1; 2-22-20236T-#238888-NOB/PLV-OLD

BETHP

VALLEY STREAM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE PARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT

In a Loan Security Agreement dated February 22, 2013 executed Richard J. Chery, debtor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and then to State of New York

Mortgage Agency, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 182 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/or Garage, if applicable, of Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Apartment 3 in the building known as 1004 ROTTKAMP STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY

11580 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on March 17, 2023 at 9:00am.At the front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse located at 240 Old County Road Mineola, New York 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is sub -

ject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; i tax; State City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official ban or certified chec made ayable to Robertson, Anschutz,

Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC. 900 MERCHANTS CONCOURSE WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516)

—Submitted by Vinny Timmons

Town Accepting New Applications For 9/11 Walls Of Honor

Memorial Honors Victims of 9/11 Illness

Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that applications are now available for families to add the names of loved ones to the Town of Oyster Bay’s 9/11 Walls of Honor which recognize all those with a connection to the Town who gave their lives and succumbed in their battle against 9/11 related cancers and illness. Each September, the Town unveils newly inscribed names into the Walls of Honor which recognize the family members, friends and neighbors lost to this toxic legacy.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “We remember and give thanks to those who ran into

danger in order to help the victims of a cowardly act of terror. This includes first responders, downtown workers, residents, students and so many others with cancer certified to be 9/11-related. The events of 9/11 continue to take our heroes and survivors – and members of our community will continue to face darker days ahead. We watch each week as more of these heroes pass, in an ever-increasing and unending number. Just as many of these rescue and recovery heroes raced to the Towers the first minute the plane hit, and stayed until the last brick was turned, their memorial stands

with and leads us to those we lost that tragic Tuesday morning.”

Reports from the World Trade Center Health program indicate that we are approaching a terrible milestone, in which approximately 43,000 people are being treated for medical problems and 10,000 people have suffered cancers linked to the toxic exposure at Ground Zero. More than 2,500 responders and others affected have succumbed to their illness.

The 9/11 Walls of Honor were constructed under an initiative led by Supervisor Saladino, the Town Board and a volunteer

Daniel R. Liff Named To President’s Club At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has announced that Daniel R. Liff, a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, Investing with Impact Director, Corporate Retirement Director, Portfolio Manager, Workplace Advisor-Equity Compensation, Insurance Planning Director in its Wealth Management office in Hauppauge has been

named to the Firm’s prestigious President’s Club, an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes Dan’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his clients. Dan, who has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Legislator Drucker Commemorates World Hijab Day

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) commemorated Wednesday, Feb. 1 as World Hijab Day by welcoming Wazma Wardak Hassan, founder and CEO of Afghan Americans of New York (AANY), to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building.

World Hijab Day seeks to promote greater interfaith acceptance in a manner that provides Muslim women with a platform to share their stories, confront stereotypes, and educate the public about their beliefs and customs.

“World Hijab Day shines a bright light upon the importance of free religious expression, cultural awareness, and international solidarity,” Legislator Drucker said. “I proudly stand in support of religious freedoms for the millions of women around the world who wear hijabs and thank Wazma Hassan for her ongoing efforts to

foster greater acceptance and understanding throughout our society.”

—Submitted by Danny Schrafel, Nassau County Legislature Minority Caucus

committee that includes retired FDNY EMS Lieutenant Bill Gleason, Retired NYPD Detective Tom Luberto, Deacon Dave White, Jericho Fire Commissioner Frank Sammartano, North Massapequa Fire Commissioner Ralph Raymond, Massapequa Fire Commissioner Justin McCaffrey and Rescue & Recovery Worker Joseph Pinto.

Applications may be downloaded at www. oysterbaytown.com/wallsofhonor for those interested.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

since 1987, is a native of Levittown, New York. He holds a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York, College at Cortland, Cortland N.Y. Dan currently lives in Setauket, with his family.

—Submitted by Mary Ellen A. Passanisi

Employers Offered Free Table At Job Fair In Bethpage

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier invites employers to register today for table space at the Free Job Fair being hosted on Thursday, March 30th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. Hosted by the Workforce Partnership, New York State Department of Labor and Town of Oyster Bay, the event offers tremendous benefits for businesses seeking candidates for positions. Register today as space is limited for the March 30th Free Job Fair. Call (516) 797-4560 or email at business@oysterbay-ny.gov for more information.

Save Time. Whether you have a position open or not, it’s always smart to be on the lookout for top talent. Job fairs introduce hiring managers to the talent on a much more meaningful level than online, and at higher volumes—all within hours.

Face to Face Interaction. Sometimes it can be more efficient to skip the résuméalthough not entirely. Cover letters, resumes,

Zoom calls - they all serve as screeners to get to the heart of the matter: who is this person?

Job fairs let hiring managers start at the heart. Face to face communication offers the first glimpse into whether a person’s a good fit for your company culture, thereby significantly shortening the screening process.

Networking. Job seekers aren’t the only ones making connections at job fairs. Obviously, such events are mixers for businesses from a spectrum of industries. Plus, they may even offer a unique look at your competition.

The Unexpected Candidate. Sometimes the perfect candidate isn’t in your target zone, or vice versa. When you have several industries loaded into the same venue as a pool of talent, you never know who you might find. For example, a talented videographer probably knows enough about cameras to be an excellent sales rep.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

Daniel R. Liff (Contributed photo)

Legislator Drucker of Plainview commemorated World Hijab Day with Wazma Wardak Hassan. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker)