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Belmont Reinvestment Plan Draws Support, Criticism Ahead Of April Budget Deadline JANET

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Nassau County residents, public servants, and private interests have been weighing in on plans for a $455-million revitalization and reinvestment at the Belmont Park horse track in Elmont as part of next year’s proposed state budget.

On February 1, as part of her administration’s FY 2024 Executive Budget Proposal, Governor Hochul announced support for a plan by the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) to rebuild and “modernize” the storied racing facilities at Belmont Park.

According to NYRA, the proposed decades-long deal would comprise a $455-million, multi-year project “to re-imagine Belmont Park with a modern grandstand alongside the hospitality offerings and amenities fans now expect from sports and entertainment venues.” Under the plan, the current track and buildings would be entirely demolished to make way for the new, reportedly winter-proof facilities, consolidating Belmont with the Aqueduct Racetrack operations in Queens into a single Elmont location.

NYRA said in a February 1 press release that they expect the new track facilities to generate $1 billion in construction-related economic activity, 3,700 construction jobs, and $155 million in new annual economic impact, including 740 new full-time jobs. “NYRA is also committed to updating and enhancing a variety of facilities for the backstretch community, including the construction of more new housing than at any point in Belmont Park’s history. In addition, the project will unlock the 45-acre infield at Belmont Park for a variety of community uses.”

NYRA President and CEO David O’Rourke commented in a statement: “Belmont Park stands at the center of the statewide racing ecosystem, and the project to re-imagine the facility will create jobs, drive tourism to the region and secure the future of thoroughbred racing across the state. The time is right to build a new Belmont Park for the benefit of New York State and we look forward to working with our legislative partners to ensure the Governor’s proposal is enacted.”

Public gures who have expressed their support for the plan right out of the gate include State Senators Joe Addabbo and Leroy Comrie, State Assemblymembers Gary Pretlow and Carrie Woerner, and representatives of various applicable local labor unions and businesses.

“The advancement of the long overdue Belmont racetrack project will improve and transform that iconic sight for generations to come. To be able to witness the creation of thousands of construction and post construction jobs, expand upon an economic generator, while supporting an historic horse racing industry in our state, is an opportunity that I’m pleased to support,” said Senator Addabbo, Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, in a press release.

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages commented to Nassau Illustrated News in a statement, “The Governor’s proposal to modernize Belmont Park represents a pivotal opportunity to build upon the assets that were brought to bear by the completion of UBS Arena and restore Belmont Park’s stature as a world-class, state-of-the-art racing facility.” “In recent months, I have been pleased to see that UBS Arena has met its commitments to creating good jobs and cultivating longterm economic opportunities in Elmont and neighboring communities – a model that the state and the New York Racing Association would be wise to replicate in any revitalization plan for Belmont Park.”

“However, as the experience of building UBS Arena has illustrated, quality of life concerns expressed by Elmont residents must remain at the forefront of all decisions,” Legislator Solages said. “I am committed to advocating for the best possible project and assurances to the community that there will be effective plans for managing

construction noise and event-day traffic safety and parking needs. I will also continue to advocate for a rapid transit system that gives Elmont residents real access to their new LIRR station, which despite its name is in Bellerose Terrace at the north end of the Belmont property rather than Elmont itself.”

According to NYRA, the upgrades at Belmont Park would ultimately have no cost to taxpayers, as they would plan to pay back the $455 million loan in 20 years.

As Jane Montalto reported for WSHU in February, however, some state legislators have expressed concern about the plan for the loan’s repayment, given that NYRA’s franchise is scheduled to end in 10 years. “We shouldn’t have to sell the land to pay back your bonds, so how would you pay us back?” asked State Senator Liz Kruger, Chair of the Finance Committee, in a recent public hearing.

One clear critic of the plan is anthrozoologist and wildlife rehabilitator John Di Leonardo, MS, who serves as President and Executive Director of Humane Long Island.

In an email to Nassau Illustrated News, Di Leonardo commented, “Kind people wouldn’t support Governor Holchul’s proposal if they knew its true cost: corporate welfare and dead horses.”

“I lived 15 minutes from the Belmont for more than 30 years, but it wasn’t until I began studying the racing industry as an anthrozoologist that I learned how the industry bets with these horses’ lives,” he explained. “Forced to train and race before their bones

are fully developed or even with pre-existing injuries masked by performance-enhancing drugs, thoroughbreds are accidents waiting to happen.”

Di Leonardo also told Nassau Illustrated News that more than 1,600 horses have been killed at racetracks in New York State since 2009. “When they’re not being forced to run to their deaths, horses – who are naturally herd animals – [may be] confined to solitary 12’-by-12’ stalls for over 23 hours a day ... At ‘career’s’ end, most spent or simply unwanted racehorses are brutally butchered.”

He went on, “When Belmont opened in 1905, it was a different time. Teddy Roosevelt had just been elected and women didn’t even have the right to vote. We’re now in the 21st Century. The lottery has expanded, casinos have been erected, and mobile sports betting – betting on real sports by human beings who go home at the end of the day and retire when they wish – is in demand.”

“At the same time,” he wrote, “Ringling Bros has ended its animal acts and is coming back animal-free; SeaWorld has ended its sordid orca breeding program; dog racing is banned in 42 states ... It has simply never been clearer that the public doesn’t support abusing animals for entertainment.”

Aside from the ethical argument (and/or adjacent ecological ones), Di Leonardo also expressed financial skepticism, pointing to more than $200 million in subsidies that he says the New York State racing industry has already been getting in “corporate welfare” since 2004, courtesy of casino gaming revenues.

“Another half billion-dollar taxpayer handout won’t do a thing,” Di Leonardo added. “Let’s invest in critical services like education and economic justice instead.”

The deadline for a revised NYS FY 2024 budget is April 1, 2023.

Do you live or work near Belmont Park and have an opinion on the proposed plan?

Please let us know!

NYRA bugler Sam Grossman plays “Call to the Post,” heralding the horses as they enter the track before a race at Belmont Park in 1999. (Public Domain)

Secretariat and rider Ron Turcotte in the home stretch during the 1973 Belmont Stakes. (Credit: New York Racing Association via Wikipedia)

“Belmont Park stands at the center of the statewide racing ecosystem.”

NYRA President and CEO David O’Rourke

District Attorney Addresses Mineola Chamber Of Commerce JANET BURNS

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Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly spoke to local business owners and community members about crime and safety during February’s Mineola Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting.

On February 21, members of the Chamber of Commerce gathered at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Garden City Park for their monthly discussion and networking event, where District Attorney Donnelly gave the keynote address for about two dozen Chamber members just as the salad course was being served.

Donnelly addressed several topical items from her work as Nassau District Attorney, including ongoing, seemingly coordinated thefts of catalytic converters from cars. She also advised those present to follow common-sense practices to protect their homes and businesses: getting a security system; not posting vacation photos online until you’ve returned home; locking all doors in your home, business, and vehicles.

Donnelly also spoke about the continuing problem of gun violence nationwide and in Nassau County, and particularly the increase

in unregistered ‘ghost guns,’ which can be assembled from parts purchased online.

Donnelly emphasized that ‘ghost guns’ can be found almost anywhere, including in Nassau County. “Last year, we arrested a [Nassau County] dentist and a New York City firefighter with them,” she noted.

Donnelly went on to discuss the importance of cybersecurity in public and private organizations, among other topics, before taking several questions from the audience.

The evening’s ‘MC’ was Mineola Chamber of Commerce President Louis Panacciulli, who passed around the microphone at one point during dinner so that both new and old members of the Chamber could introduce themselves.

New Chamber members who were on hand included Mark Koehler, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Proactive Tech Group, and brothers Jon, Jeff, and Brian Finkelstein of Barnwell House of Tires.

The dinner itself, prepared and served by staff at Jonathan’s in a spacious, well-lit private room, included a salad course and fresh breads, a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian main course (with Italian and Greek themes), coffee, and a slice of lightweight, whipped cream-topped chocolate crunch cake. All of the main courses looked very good, and the eggplant parmigiana was excellent.

L to R: Jeff, Jon, and Brian Finkelstein of Barnwell House of Tires in Mineola.

L to R: Mineola Chamber of Commerce President Louis Panacciulli, Chamber board member Steve Ford, and Chamber member Cathy Whitley posed for a photo as the evening wound down.

(Credit: Janet Burns)

Collections For Earthquake Relief Ongoing At Local Organizations

Herricks Muslim Families, Islamic Center do their part

The past month has been difficult for victims of the Feb. 6 earthquake. Cold weather has made recovery efforts even more challenging. The death toll in Türkiye and Syria, so far, is over 46,000. 345,000 apartments and over 50,000 buildings have been destroyed. The quakes were followed by 3,858 aftershocks since February 6, 38 of them over magnitude 5. A second 6.4 quake shook the region February 20, followed by 90 aftershocks, the largest of which was recorded at 5.8.

Aid has reached Türkiye relatively quickly because of that country’s status as a NATO member, but has been slow to reach Syria. That situation is now changing, as reported by NPR news. According to Ismail Aladullah of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, support is finally reaching those in need in Northwest Syria, but more help is needed.

Two local organizations are collecting donations for earthquake relief in Syria and Türkiye. Herricks Muslim Families, a community of Muslims on the north shore, raised over $22,000 so far from 11 businesses and 58 families. The Islamic Center of

Long Island in Westbury has raised over $150,000 in cash and clothes. These items will be shipped to the affected areas and distributed directly to survivors.

“Many mosques on Long Island-we have about 40+ mosques in Nassau and Suffolk- had collections of truck after truck full of good quality, warm stuff, plus cash, at each congregation.” Said Habeeb Ahmed, chairman of the Islamic Center.

Collections are ongoing. The NYPD is coordinating logistics and has three drop off locations on Long Island: The NY Turkish American Center in Amityville, Hamza Masajid in Valley Stream, and the Islamic Center. The following items are most needed: blankets; tents; sleeping bags; pocket warmers; feminine hygiene products; winter clothing such as jackets, gloves, and hats; over the counter medications for flu, cold, and painkillers; and baby products like formula, diapers, etc. Items should be in clear bags and a list of items must be provided. For more information email NYPDturkishrelief@gmail.com.

—With additional reporting by Hassan Chughai and Habeeb Ahmed

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An NYPD truck arrives to take the relief supplies.

One of the transport trucks, filled to the brim with supplies for earthquake victims.

Over $100,000 in cash and items have been donated to the relief effort so far.

(Photo by the Islamic Center of Long Island)

IN THE

Ribbon Cutting At Nadya’s Pizza Alla Romana

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the newest member of our business community, Nadya’s Pizza Alla Romana.

Chamber president Louis Panacciulli, chamber board members, and elected officials from the County, Town, and Village were on hand to welcome owner Irene Pagano to Mineola and sample the delicious Italian fare that her restaurant offers during

a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 17.

The newly designed space located at 106 Main Street in the heart of downtown Mineola provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for her customers. We all hope you will stop in, say hello to Irene, and enjoy an evening of great dining.

— Submitted by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce

Albertson Resident Makes Fall 2022 Dean’s List

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In February, Saint Anselm College of Manchester, New Hampshire recognized Albertson native John Risso on its Fall 2022 Dean’s List, honoring high academic

achievers for the first semester of the 20222023 school year.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. Risso is a history major in the class of 2024.

A total of 471 students representing 21 states and 6 countries were named.

Congratulations, John!

Herricks High School Choral Groups Perform For Seniors

Welcome To Herricks Sign Installed At Intersection

On February 14th, Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello joined with Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena and community leaders to unveil the new Welcome to the Hamlet of Herricks sign. The sign was installed on the median of Herricks Road, just south of the Searingtown Road and

Shelter Rock Road intersection. Working with the North Lakeville Civic Association, President Officer Nicolello, Legislator Pilip and Supervisor DeSena, we were able to provide this sign for the Herricks community.

— Submitted by the Office of the Nassau County Legislative Majority

L to R: Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello; North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena; Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip; Martha Theodos, resident who suggested the sign; Sandy Portnoy, Lakeville Estates Civic Association Board Member; Bill Cutrone, Lakeville Estates Civic Association President. (Courtesy of the Office of the Nassau County Legislative Majority)

Herricks High School’s Chamber Choir, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir recently performed at the Harborside Senior Living Facility in Port Washington. For an hour, the Herricks students sang various musical selections they will perform at an upcoming Carnegie Hall concert. This was the choral group’s first visit back to the facility since December 2019. (Courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce and elected officials from the County, Town, and Village welcomed Nadya’s Pizza Alla Romana owner Irene Pagano during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 17.

Irene Pagano and New York State Assemblyman Edward Ra. (Credit: Zionic Productions)

CARLE PLACE STUDENTS GO FOR THE TOUCHDOWN IN STEM

MINEOLA LEARNERS RECEIVE NATIONAL ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING AWARD

EAST WILLISTON STUDENTS SHARE SPOTLIGHT WITH MASTER MUSICIANS

The Wheatley School hosted a unique side-by-side musical event for its student musicians in the orchestra in conjunction with professional musicians from the Long Island Philharmonic. Under the direction of world-renowned conductor Maestro David Stewart Wiley, East Williston students performed in The Orchestra of Long Island Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 14. In preparation for the concert, Wheatley School students rehearsed and collaborated in classroom instruction with members of

the Long Island Philharmonic for several weeks. The Wheatley School is proud to have been a part of The Orchestra of Long Island program since its inception in 1984. This partnership has given students the unique opportunity to learn from and perform with accomplished musicians, gaining valuable knowledge, confidence and experience that will serve them well as they embark on future endeavors in music and life.

Two Mineola students have been honored with the National Aspirations in Computing Award by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).

Mineola High School tenth grader

Julia Manevitz and eleventh grader Skyla

Azeharie received National Honorable

Mention designation by the NCWIT for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing and leadership experience, computing-related activities, tenacity in the face of barriers to access and future plans.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

Carle Place third graders at Rushmore Avenue School engaged in a football STEM challenge to see who could build the tallest free-standing field goal post. (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

The Wheatley School hosted a unique side-by-side musical event for its student musicians in the orchestra in conjunction with professional musicians from the Long Island Philharmonic. (Courtesy of East Williston School District)

— Submitted by the East Williston School District

Mineola High School learners Julia Manevitz (L) and Skyla Azeharie (R) have been honored by the NCWIT with the National Aspirations in Computing Award. (Courtesy of Mineola School District)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Free Health Fair

Working with local officials, the Town of Hempstead, HRSA (Health Resources Services Administration), Department of Health and Human Services, New Jerusalem Cathedral Inc. and HAUP (Haitian Americans United for Progress), Harmony Healthcare Long Island will be offering free vaccines, (COVID—19 Vaccine and Boosters and Flu), free health screenings, health education and workshops, community resources and health insurance information. 3:30PM – 6:30PM at Elmont Memorial High School (Gym Entrance), 555 Ridge Road, Elmont, NY.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

VITA Tax Aide Session

Free assistance is available at Hillside Public Library for persons with incomes of $70,000 or less who wish to have their taxes prepared by trained volunteers in the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program. Call the library at (516) 355-7850, x101 or 102 to schedule an appointment on any of the following Saturdays: March 4, 11, 18 or 25; April 1, 8 or 15. Appointments available at the following times times: 10:15 a.m.;

11:15 a.m.; 12:15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. All sessions held at Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

ICLI’s 20th Annual Black History Month Celebration

The Islamic Center of Long Island invites you and your friends to join them for ICLI’s Annual Black History Month Celebration. The theme will be “Celebrating Black Voices of Transformation,” with keynote speaker and ICLI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Frederick K. Brewington, Esq. Event begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Islamic Center of Long Island, 835 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Knights of Columbus

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party

Join the Knights of Columbus in Mineola for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party at their headquarters, featuring free admission, live music, and Irish food and drinks at reasonable prices. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Discussion Series: “Westbury Imagined” Join Hofstra Professor Emeritus Arthur Dobrin to discuss his book, “Westbury Imagined,” during a series of hybrid in-person or virtual meetings. Discussions held March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7:15 p.m at Westbury Memorial Public Library and online via Zoom. Register at library website for Zoom link.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Preview of Chicago for Seniors

Calling all Garden City seniors! Please join Garden City High School for a complimentary dinner and preview of GCHS’ prodution of the musical Chicago. Featuring live music by the GCHS Jazz Band, with raffles and more supported by the Garden City PTA, and hosted by the GCTA. Be sure to receive your free ticket by March 2 by leaving a voicemail with your full name, phone number, and number of tickets needed at (516) 478-2840. Dinner begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Garden City High School cafeteria.

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“Engineers of Equality” Photo Exhibit Westbury Arts is marking Black History month with a unique photographic exhibit paying homage to Black leaders. The show, “Engineers of Equality,” features historic

photos of Black leaders such as Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and Harriet Tubman paired with contemporary photos, taken and designed by Long Islander Tricia Messeroux, in which children are attired and posed in emulation of the historical figures. The show, at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, NY, has been extended through March 24. Visit westburyarts.org for gallery hours.

Spring into Wellness

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is offering a free four-session creative arts support group empowering breast cancer survivors to express themselves using art. This therapeutic Zoom program offers a safe place to communicate thoughts, feelings, concerns, problems, hopes and dreams. The professional staff guides participants through different exercises and discussions helping to find ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills. Facilitators are Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and Kimberly Newman, BFA, Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The workshop will take place on four consecutive Thursdays: April 13, April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023—from 10 am to 11:30 am. All four sessions start with a relaxation/breathing exercise. For information, questions and to register, call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@adelphi.edu. Register by March 31.

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space. (Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

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Long Island Cannabis Conversations

Part I: Colonial Traces, From Hempstead to the Hamptons

and 1800s.”

JANET BURNS

As New York State continues pushing forward into an era where cannabis will be a legal, taxed part of our economy, it’s important to know some of the history of this plant that humans have cultivated for likely tens of thousands of years.

Here on Long Island, where traces of this history remain in the form of street signs, town names, and some local laws, it may be doubly important to keep an eye on our past if we hope to build an equitable, sustainable cannabis industry.

In short, humans and cannabis have for thousands of years demonstrated what is known as mutualistic coevolution, meaning that our two species have profited and excelled by sticking together. As we have benefited from the cannabis plant’s nutrition (e.g. proteins and oils), its fibers (e.g. in cords and cloth), and its medicinal uses (e.g. anti-inflammatory, psychoactive, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, just to name a few), so has the plant known as cannabis sativa (whose modern cultivars include the “Sativa” and “Indica” plants we smoke, as well as low-THC hemp) prospered by being intentionally transported and grown around the globe.

The exact etymology of the word “cannabis” is still under dispute, but what’s clear is that cultures around the world have given names to this plant, sometimes known as hemp — also spelled, in various parts of the European continent, as “hennep” or “hamp.”

By the time Europeans started arriving in present-day Long Island, most societies and cultures around the world had a substantial appreciation for cannabis, including European royals, doctors, scientists, and military figures.

In the second half of the last millenium, in fact, cannabis played a large role in both pre-U.S. and early U.S. history.

Given the plant’s utility, European colonists were keen to start growing it in “the New World,” and did so up and down the East Coast. Along with tobacco and cotton, it was also one of the major crops which kidnapped and enslaved people of African descent (and, in some cases, Indigenous Americans) were forced to grow on plantations. It’s well known, for example, that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both proponents of the plant, and cultivated personal crops of it on their own plantations using slave labor.

In 1600s and 1700s, when ships roamed the seas seeking precious cargos in whatever form, cannabis was particularly seen as a major resource because it provided strong fibers used for cloth, such as ships’ sails, and for rope, i.e. the rigging that held ships’ sails in place.

And so it was, centuries before New York State would be nicknamed the “Hempire State” because of its pro-hemp farming regulations, that Long Island became one of the major sources for rope in the colonized world.

Many aspects of the exact history of hemp-growing on Long Island remain unclear, as records of agricultural production as well as slave-owning operations in our region are sparse.

What is clear, however, is that hemp was grown abundantly for at least 100 years by European colonists (and the laborers they enslaved, or in some cases paid) up and down Long Island. For one thing, well-known place names establish the connection: in Nassau County, we have Hempstead, which means “hemp farm;” to the east, in Suffolk County, we have the Hamptons, or “hemp towns.”

“That whole area of Long Island was called the Hamptons, and ‘hamp’ is the Northern European word for ‘hemp,’” explained entrepreneur and author John Roulac in an interview with Anton Media Group. “Essentially, Long Island was the provider of hemp for making ropes and sails for the shipping industry in the 1700s

“Basically, with the advent of steam power, hemp was no longer a significant crop after, say, the 1870s,” Roulac said. In the early 20th century, the burgeoning U.S. pharmaceutical industry also identified cannabis as a threat, in a word (among other things, which future parts of this series will discuss), and the nation’s enthusiasm for hemp dropped from a boil to a simmer.

Looking back at the region’s history, it’s also clear that these vital hemp crops on colonial-era Long Island were being grown, at least in part, by enslaved persons of African descent.

According to Hofstra University’s previous “Slavery on Long Island” exhibit: “After the English took over New Netherlands (changing the name to New York) in 1664, the colony became more deeply involved with the importation of slaves via the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and from the Caribbean. In order to satisfy labor demands in their colonies, the English actively sought to step up their efforts to transform African men, women, and children into chattel property.”

“The Census and tax data from the late 17th century indicates that approximately two out of five households in Queens and Suffolk counties included one or more slaves,” Hofstra researchers found. “By the mid-18th century, an internal slave trade was the predominant method of exchanging and acquiring slaves on Long Island, and it greatly contributed to the seven-fold increase in the number of slaves by the early 19th century.”

And while historical records do indicate clearly that this was going on, Long Island has comparatively few records of the transactions themselves. As researchers noted: “Unlike New York City, with its public forums [and slave market/s], the buying and selling of slaves on the Island was typically a private matter during this time.”

Despite slave-owners’ bookkeeping issues, however, some researchers have been able to create a timeline of that era on the Island, and even to trace back family lines of people now living on Long Island whose ancestors were brought there by force.

The Plain Sight Project, for one, has tracked down records of hundreds of slaves who lived mostly on Eastern Long Island, from Sag Harbor to East Hampton. Meanwhile, as our next installment of “Long Island Cannabis Conversations” will explore, some of the people who’ve been in this same region since long before European colonists arrived are now poised to carry this plant, and its potential for equity and positive change, into a new era.

A hemp stalk cut open to reveal the fibrous stem within. (Public domain)

A painting of the Constitution, a.k.a. Old Ironsides, c. 1803–04, attributed to Michel Felice Corné (1752–1845). (Public domain)

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State Education Department Proposes Indigenous Culture And Language Studies Certification For Teachers

Certification Would Support Preservation of Indigenous Cultures and Languages

60-Day Public Comment Period Through May 1

The New York State Education Department today proposed the creation of the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) certificate for teachers, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. If established, the new certification area would increase the capacity and number of teachers who can teach indigenous cultures and languages while increasing the awareness, knowledge, and appreciation for indigenous peoples. The Department will accept public comment on the proposal through May 1 and is conducting ongoing consultation with Indigenous Nations regarding these proposed regulations. This past month, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Newsletter said, “[i] t is a shared goal with the NYSED to create tenured teaching positions for Indigenous language instructors in public schools across the State.”

Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, “Learning and preserving New York’s Indigenous languages are critical to recognizing the rich tapestry of our diverse state and acknowledging the importance of sustaining indigenous cultures both within and outside the Nations. Diversity is a tenet of the mission of the Board of Regents to create and sustain nurturing and engaging learning environments for all students.”

Commissioner Rosa said, “All voices must be heard, respected, and considered. By expanding opportunities for teachers, we are advancing access to educational excellence and equity for all students. Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education, such as learning about indigenous languages and cultures, affirms cultural identities, develops students’ abilities to connect across lines of difference, and elevates historically marginalized voices.”

Currently, individuals who would like to teach an indigenous language in New York State public schools can obtain a permit. Although a permit authorizes an individual to teach in public schools, it is not equivalent to a teaching certificate.

Teachers who hold a certificate demonstrate their content, pedagogical knowledge, and skills through the certification process and may be eligible for tenure in a school district. Additionally, the Professional teaching certificate is continuously valid, while individuals who hold a permit would need to apply to renew their permit every five years after their first twoyear permit. Having both the permit and proposed new certificate as options would allow permit holders to continue practicing in the classroom while also attracting new teachers into this area.

More information on the proposed regulatory changes to establish the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) certificate and the registration requirements for teacher preparation programs leading to this certificate may be found

in the Item {link} and presentation {link} discussed by the Board of Regents today.

Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure Act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will

be presented to the Board of Regents for adoption at its June 2023 meeting. Public comments may be submitted via email to oheregcomments@nysed.gov.

—Submitted by the New York State Board of Education

FCA Offers Free Help With Medicare Enrollment

Recent changes make coverage even more affordable

Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. Family and Children’s Association’s (FCA) Free Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) can help with enrollment guidance by phone.

The Open Enrollment season for people who are currently enrolled in Medicare ended December 7, 2022, but there is another potential opportunity to switch Medicare health plans for those currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO).

The additional Open Enrollment season runs from January 1 through March 31, with any changes effective the first day of the month following enrollment. There is also the opportunity to drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to traditional Medicare during this time, although you would also need to sign up for a Medicare drug plan. If you find that the plan in which you are currently enrolled does not work for you, this added flexibility can help you find a new plan that better suits your needs.

Please note, that if you were not currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you cannot sign up for one at this time. The current enrollment period only allows people to switch or drop a plan.

Income Limit Increase Helps More People

The Medicare Savings Program has dramatically increased the income limits for eligibility. This program can help pay your Medicare Part B premium and can dramatically lower your drug costs. If you were previously found to be ineligible for this program, you should call Family and Children’s Association’s (FCA) Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) office to see if you are now eligible.

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for the uninitiated, as there are various options. Choosing the right plan for you requires careful consideration. If you need help understanding or choosing a plan, FCA can help guide you through the process with free help by calling 516-485-3754.

There are four basic parts of Medicare: Hospital Insurance (Part A) covers you as an inpatient in a hospital or skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility, or for skilled home care after a hospitalization. Medicare Part A also can cover hospice care if you have a terminal illness. For most people Medicare Part A is premium free.

Medicare Medical Insurance (Part B) covers physician and other outpatient services. These services include doctor visits, hospital outpatient services, lab tests; physical, speech or occupational

therapy; and durable medical equipment for use in the home. The standard Part B premium amount in 2022 is $164.90. Most people pay the standard Part B premium amount. If your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you’ll pay the standard premium amount and an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). IRMAA is an extra charge added to your premium. Medicare Part C You may opt for Medicare Advantage plans instead of Part B. Medicare are managed care plans including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs). These plans generally have a network of providers. In an HMO you must use providers in that network. If you join a PPO, you can go out of the network, but you will have a higher copayment for out of network services. Medicare Advantage plans generally cover prescription drugs, otherwise covered by Medicare Part D, and frequently cover non-Medicare services such as vision, dental and hearing services.

Medicare Part D is prescription coverage. There are 19 drug plans in New York State. These plans vary in premium cost and formularies.

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There are Medicare supplement plans known as Medigap. These are standardized plans that can fill most of the Medicare gaps such as deductibles and co-insurance.

For more information about these changes to Medicare and for any other information pertaining to your health benefits, you can call our office at 516485-3754 and a trained counselor will assist you.

—Submitted by Barry Klitsberg, Nassau County Medicare Counselor, FCA

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5 Things You Might Be Surprised to Learn About Insurance

How con dent are you about the insurance strategies you have in place to protect against an unexpected turn in your life? Do you feel like you have a clear handle on how to manage your insurance needs effectively?

Before you answer, here are ve aspects of insurance coverage that may surprise you:

1. Even a stay-at-home spouse may need life insurance. We tend to think of insurance as something to replace income that would be lost if a person dies. But household contributions aren’t limited to take-home pay. For example, a stay-at-home spouse might ful l a role – such as childcare and housekeeping - that would be expensive to replicate if they were no longer around. Think about the nancial impact the loss of him or her would have on the overall budget and expenses of the household. An appropriate life insurance policy can help mitigate that burden at a time when mourning families have plenty of other worries and stressors on their minds.

2. Single people should be protected, too.

Assuming you have no dependents, there may be no obvious reason to have life insurance in place. But if you pass away unexpectedly, you may still leave behind some expenses, such as funeral costs. Also, if you carry debts that outstrip your assets, family members may have to assume responsibility for them. One more consideration is that life insurance may be more attainable and economical if you buy it when you’re younger and healthy.

3. You may want to insure the lives of children.

How would your life be affected if your child passed away? Would it impact your ability, at least for a time, to carry on with work and other aspects of your life? While it’s a terrible prospect to have to contemplate, it is a possibility for which you may want some nancial protection. Life insurance for a young healthy, person can be very cost effective in most cases.

4. Too many people risk being underinsured, especially women. According to a 2021 study by LIMRA and Life Happens, survey

by the Life Insurance and Market Research Association, just 47% of women have life insurance coverage in place compared to 58% of men1. In most cases today, the need for insurance coverage is generally equal regardless of gender.

5. Disability coverage may be even more important than life insurance.

Suffering a disabling injury or illness that sidelines you from work can have a dramatic impact on your income. Most people make life insurance a priority, but for those who do not, the result is bills that risk going unpaid and nancial goals unmet.

According to the Social Security Administration, more than one in four Americans age 20 or older will become disabled before retirement age2. The risk is greater than you think.

Reviewing your protection needs is an important part of the nancial planning process. Talk to your nancial advisor if you have any concerns about your own coverage.

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SANTOS WATCH

Treasurer Of The Sierra Madre?

Following FEC insistence, Santos announces new campaign finance head

JANET BURNS

acing a perilous quest for riches, a fictitious but wise man once said, “Ah, as long as there’s no find, the noble brotherhood will last, but when the piles of gold begin to grow... that’s when the trouble starts.”

In this case, Howard, as portrayed by Walter Huston in the 1948 film adaptation of the novel The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, was talking about his fellow gold-diggers and the treacherous cost of achieving wealth in the 1920s southwest.

But he could have been talking about the tribulations of U.S. Representative George Santos a hundred years later over on the east coast — that is, depending on how the rest of this story plays out, and how much more digging we see.

To wit, the biggest Santos news we’re aware of this week is the appointment of a new campaign treasurer for the congressman, a situation which probably sounds a lot simpler than it is.

In mid-February, the Federal Election

Comission sent a letter to Rep. Santos demanding that he appoint a new treasurer to oversee his campaign finances within a month; in prior weeks, Santos’ relatively longtime treasurer Nancy Marks, a veteran GOP finance operator, resigned from the post, then Santos said that another person was his treasurer, who swiftly denied that they held the post.

After the legal 10-day deadline to

appoint a new treasurer for Santos’ reelection campaign (which may or may not be happening, officially) had more than passed, the FEC told Santos he had one more month to appoint a new treasurer, or risk having the campaign’s accounts frozen; a week later, in late February, an FEC filing for the campaign named Andrew Olson of Elmhurst, listed at Santos’ own prior address, as his new campaign ‘money guy.’ Tim Balk reported for the New York Daily News the next day that Santos’ lawyer had “declined to confirm whether Olson was the new treasurer.”

If it’s true, Olson is likely to have an exciting road ahead, whether or not it ultimately leads to lucre.

Lee Brown reported for the New York Post on February 16, “Disgraced Long Island Rep. George Santos is reportedly set on running for re-election in 2024 — even as outraged locals marched on his district office Wednesday again, demanding his ouster over his lies. Fellow New York Rep. Richie Torres confirmed reports that ‘Santos is telling advisors that he wishes to serve a 2nd term, despite previously promising that he wouldn’t run for reelection.’”

Other Recent Highlights:

• In an hour-long filmed interview, Rep. Santos told semi-disgraced British news personality Piers Morgan that he is “just a regular person” who makes mistakes, and also that he was surprised he got caught: “I ran in 2020 for the same exact seat for Congress and I got away with it then.”

• Video footage from the House of Representatives was used in a viral parody by the well-known humor account Bad Lip Reading, in which Santos gets several solid nods, including the voicedover claim, “I also invented ‘movie date night.’ It’s not a big deal.”

• As Jessica Piper reported for Politico on Feb. 22, “One of George Santos’ first acts as a candidate for Congress in 2019, according to his campaign finance filings, was making a series of four-figure donations from his campaign to a pair of local Republican groups and President Donald Trump’s reelection committee. But according to those groups’ own filings, the contributions were never received — and may not have been donated.”

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Happy Anniversary, Nassau Inter-County Express Bus Service

January 2023 marks the eleventh anniversary for Nassau Inter County Express Bus . Thousands of Nassau County residents ride NICE Bus to jobs, schools and other destinations in Queens. Many transfer to the NYC Transit subway at Flushing, Jamaica or Far Rockaway stations. Thousands of Queens residents travel via NICE bus to jobs, schools, medical appointments and other destinations in Nassau County. The viability of NICE benefits everyone. To understand the origins of how we got here, you must go back in time to the early 1970’s. Prior to NICE, bus service in Nassau County was operated under Long Island Bus and Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. In 1973, Nassau County purchased equipment, routes and some facilities from numerous private bus operators most of whom were experiencing serious financial difficulties. These private bus operators included Bee Line, Rockville Center Bus Corporation, Utility Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Schenck Transportation, Inc., Nassau Bus Line, Hempstead Bus Corporation, Jerusalem Avenue Bus Lines, Universal Auto Bus, Roosevelt Bus Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Hendrickson Bus Corporation and others. Their respective fare box income was insufficient to cover current day to day operating expenses. They lacked the funding to purchase new replacement buses, along with upgrading out of date maintenance and operating bus garages. Nassau County followed up that same

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year by entering into a lease and operating agreement with the MTA to continue providing local bus service. This resulted in creation of the Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. Years later, MSBA was followed by Long Island Bus and on January 1, 2012 Nassau Inter County Express. Most of the same routes operated by MSBA, LI Bus and NICE Bus today can be traced back to the various private bus operators.

It is a four-way dance between fares paid by riders along with funding provided by Nassau County, the State and the Federal government in financing public bus transportation operated by NICE. They operate a fleet of 280 buses out of the Mitchel Field bus garage. NICE also operates a fleet of 122 Able Ride paratransit vehicles out of the Stewart Avenue facility. Both facilities were constructed by federal capital grants with local matching funds provided by Nassau

County and the State Department of Transportation. It was the same funding sources for both construction of the Hempstead Multi-Modal Bus Terminal, Mineola Intermodal Bus Terminal/Commuter Parking Garage and Rockville Centre Bus Garage which was removed from active transit service in 2017. All five of these investments combined cost over $100 million. In today’s dollars, it would be far higher.

Over time, there have been other capital investments, including replacement buses, compressed natural gas fueling stations, facility modifications to accommodate CNG buses inside garages, new fare collection equipment, automatic vehicle locator equipment, real time communications systems to notify riders for anticipated arrival of the next bus, shelters, bus stop signs and other support equipment necessary to run the system. Just like a homeowner, what is new today requires constant maintenance, periodic upgrades and eventual replacement years later. Capital physical assets of any bus system (including revenue vehicles along with bus facility components such as HVAC, bus washers, paint booths, engine shops, bays, pits, lifts, doors, fueling stations, lighting, security systems and many others) eventually reach the end of their useful life. Significant changes in technology also require replacement of outdated equipment.

It has been 50 years, since Nassau County took control of all bus routes from private operators.

Over that time period, Nassau County, Albany and Washington have combined invested over $800 million in capital improvements. Operating subsidy dollars easily top over $1.5 billion.

NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between NICE bus and the NYC Transit bus or subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Purchasing either a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs.

TANSTAFL - There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch, or in this case, bus ride. NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around.

(Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for NJ Transit, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Bus, Nassau County NICE Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.).

The Reframe: Shifting the Way in Which You View a Behavior Can Enhance Your Relationship

According to Dr. John Gottman, famed relationship researcher, approximately 69 percent of the problems that couples face are perpetual problems. This means that couples will have unsolvable problems that will recur throughout their relationship. For each couple, this issue is different, such as the influence of in-laws on the decisions the couple makes, different levels of cleanliness in the home, difficulties with work/life balance, etc.

Take for example, hypothetical couple Jessica and Steve, who have been married for four years and living together for three. They have very different views when it comes to cleanliness in the home and household chores. Steve wants the house to be pristine before

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separate to do lists. Their solutions have helped them avoid huge blow outs, but they still have different thresholds for tidiness, which can get on one another’s nerves. Rather than wracking their brains trying to come up with new solutions, they should acknowledge that they have different views when it comes to household chores such as cleaning. Additionally, they should recognize that this is something that is likely to come up throughout their relationship. By accepting that this is a perpetual problem, they are letting go of the tendency to blame one another, and instead acknowledge that they just don’t see eye to eye. One person is not right, one person is not wrong, they each have their own views.

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Behind the Mask of Purim

In a few days, Jewish people around the world will parade through streets and synagogues dressed as the brave Queen Esther and the wise Mordechai. Dressing in costume is exciting. When we change our outward appearance, we feel different; through the eyes of a mask, we experience a new way of looking at the world.

Everyone loves Purim because it is a day filled with lighthearted fun. But beneath the masquerades, there is a serious message: the remembrance of a time of great danger, and of a wicked man who tried to utterly destroy the Jewish people.

We can see these timely themes woven throughout the Bible. The Almighty commands Moses to make holy garments for his brother Aharon, the Kohen Gadol (High Priest). We read a detailed description of the clothing worn by Aharon and by the other Kohanim—clothes that clearly set them apart from ordinary people and marked the sanctity of their position.

The Kohen’s elegant robe and bejeweled breastplate were not only beautiful, but also inspirational, and fitting for someone whose

role was to elevate the Jewish nation in the eyes of The Almighty. According to Maimonides, the priestly garments were meant to elicit respect for the worthiness of the Kohen as a holy vehicle. His majestic attire would motivate each Jew to connect with the Almighty.

On Purim we are commanded to remember how the Biblical Haman and others sought to destroy us. We’ve all heard the expression, “Clothes make the man”—and to a large extent, it’s true. The clothing of the Kohanim is an excellent example. Of course, focusing on clothing for superficial reasons can

become excessive, but when used for the purpose of holiness, and worn with dignity and modesty, clothes are symbolically elevating. Self-respecting clothing raises our image in the eyes of others. They encourage us and those around us to live according to higher ideals. What we wear on the outside affects how we speak, behave, and think.

Clothes can also convey a sense of history and give us a sociological context. Some of our grandparents and great-grandparents arrived in America in tattered clothes; generations later, our closets burst with designer clothing. Interestingly, the Jewish Museum is currently displaying an exhibit tracing the history of fashion trends in America. It details how Jews, through their contributions to the garment industry, helped shaped and influence the American fashion ideal.

But attractive exhibits may gloss over the less-than-glamorous realities of the past. Carefully curated displays of sepia-toned photographs show us an old-fashioned world through rose-colored

glasses. A trip down memory lane makes us sentimental. But if the past also brings us painful memories—as history certainly does— why look back? Indeed, why bother remembering Amalek, an evil force bent on Jewish annihilation? Why not focus on the positive and move forward? However, The Almighty commands us “not to forget Amalek” for our own good. Parshat Zachor reminds us that Amalek still exists in the world even today, and we should stay alert. Jewish survival depends on remembering our past. Surely in this way we can preserve our future.

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partners will work together as a team rather than see one another as adversaries.

So, let’s go back to Jessica and Steve. Steve may want to reframe the situation in the following way:

“Jessica is messy.” turns into “Jessica is working so hard, that she sometimes forgets to clean up after herself.”

Jessica may want to reframe her view of Steve in the following way:

This Purim, as Megillat Esther is read, we will drown out the name of the evil Haman. And when we hear the story of Esther’s transformation from a simple Jewish girl to a beautiful queen who dressed in royal gowns to win the favor of the king, we are reminded that each of us is like royalty, since we are all children of our Creator. Each of us is like a Kohen; we are called “a nation of priests.” When we see ourselves this way, we elevate our people in the eyes of the world, so that we can look forward to a time of true freedom and peace for all humankind.

“Steve is so rigid when it comes to cleaning.” becomes “Steve wants to keep a clean and comfortable home for us.”

By slightly altering the way in which you think about your partner or the situation, you open the possibility of interacting with one another with greater care. Additionally, your perpetual problems may not seem as serious or as insurmountable.

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Long Island Startup Featured On Reality Show

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Garrett Guttenberg and Eric Stroud started a company based in Long Beach called Seaview Adjusting Group, which helps home and business owners navigate insurance claims. And the pair took part in a reality show called The Blox, a show that houses entrepreneurs together as they go through several challenges putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test.

It can be watched for free on Google Play, the App Store and on an original, free app called The Blox. This app does much more than just allow for binging of the show, it has resources for entrepreneurs, meditations, music that can help put you in the workzone and more.

According to news-website, Heavy, MTV star Wes Bergmann, an entrepreneur himself, is the man behind the show. He started in a competitive reality show called The Challenge. And he wanted to create a reality show of his own.

The format is similar to that of The Champion. The entrepreneurs face off in “start-up games” and are judged by up and coming celebrities. Bergmann told Heavy that he was proud of the impact the show had on the contestants, changing their lives in a short period of time.

Guttenberg said he found out about the show through an advertisement when he was scrolling through social media. Taking a leap of faith, he decided to apply to be on season 5.

“The TV show is the largest, live startup competition,” Guttenberg said. “It’s a

combination of a docu-series and a competitive reality TV show. We were basically put through his ‘startup accelerator’, as he called it. We’d sit through a class each day, which was all recorded, on the different topics... And there was competitions throughout the show that stemmed from the topics from each day, and then you’d be broken out into different rooms with judges. All these judges were from different multi-million dollar companies and start ups and such. They’d basically just rank your presentation based on the challenge.”

Topics focused on in the show included utilizing technology, copy-writing and design, search engine optimization, branding and storytelling, early-state fundraising and deal structures and more.

“The coolest thing was I’ve never been in a room with so many like-minded people,” Guttenberg said. “They’re all people who left different fields and had a dream and a vision and basically sacrificed everything to start their own company. Some of them were very new to business. Some of them had been running their company for years.”

And being on a reality show was an experience in itself. Guttenberg said they would shoot from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and he’d forget the cameras were even there. He had to stay in Kansas for a week to film the show, leaving behind his family, including two young sons. Being away from his family was the hardest challenge of the show, as well as not having much down time to call his family and run his business.

“I went into the whole competition really expecting nothing,” Guttenberg said. “But I was super happy that we did that. We left with a lot of valuable information on how to grow the business.”

Guttenberg and Stroud started Seaview Adjusting Group in 2020 to assist home

owners and property owners with their insurance claims against the insurance carriers. They handle the claim, they negotiate with the insurance company and they make sure the home or property owners are getting paid adequately in order to re-build after a fire, water damage from a pipe break or flood, or any other factors that can damage a home.

“I’ve been in insurance since I graduated law school in 2012,” Guttenberg. “I write flood insurance, homeowners and business on the brokers side. In 2019, I had a fire at my house in Oceanside and we lost the house and we lost everything to the fire. I brought in public adjusters who I’ve heard of... Long story short, I wasn’t happy with the job they did and that meant I knew more about the insurance policies, coverage... I ended firing those guys and I took the claim from that point to the end by myself. And I realized there was a need for more people in the public adjusters.”

Since starting the business, they’ve helped home and property owners on Long Island, in New York City and in Westchester with their claims.

Long Islanders were featured on the reality show, The Blox.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

REPURPOSING YOUR BACKYARD Replace those old windows

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Backyarding Has A Purpose

Identify your backyard’s purpose, then build the yard of your dreams

Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working and working out to relaxing and recreating—has a di erent purpose for each of us. Identifying your backyard’s role in your family’s health and happiness is the key to cultivating a purposeful outdoor space that is customized to your needs.

“How do you a create a more purposeful outdoor space? First, you need to identify what type of ‘backyarder’ you are,” explained Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the TurfMutt Foundation. “Then, you can get to work in your yard with that idea in mind.”

Here are just a few of the backyarding personality types. Which one are you?

Landscaper

Your yard makes neighbors green with envy. You know how to maintain a healthy living landscape all year long, and you have the latest outdoor power equipment to make even big jobs easier. You put the right plant in the right place, so your green space is always thriving.

Outdoor athlete

Forget basement workouts—you have an outdoor gym and exercise space that makes the neighborhood running club want to pit stop at your house. Your yard is the ideal place to stay active and inspire others to work out, too.

Work From Home Pro

Your work from home means nature is your background, and there’s no lag on the living landscape. The birds, squirrels and, yes, the dog your co-workers see on conference calls are all real. All you need is strong WiFi, your nicest sweatpants, and a jacket for chilly morning meetings, and you’re ready for work.

Nature Lover

You know that nature starts at your own back door, and understand pollinator support and plant choice. You prefer to spend your free time in the urban habitat of your living landscape, watching the birds, bats, butterflies and other wildlife that count on your yard for food and shelter.

Kid Zone Creator

You know the safest place for young kids is in your own backyard, and you work hard to create an outdoor fun zone they will never want to leave. A flat area of sturdy turfgrass to play sports and pitch a tent? Check. Treehouse? Check. Zipline strung safely between backyard trees? Check. An elevated garden where they can help grow family meals? Check. Natural playscapes, like a patch of sand bordered by rocks and log stump seating? Check. “Fun” is your middle name, and you are winning at this game.

Pet Pamperer

Your focus is on Fido – no one knows your yard better – and you take cues from your four-legged friends about how to purpose your backyard. You’ve planted appropriate turfgrass that can stand up to pet play, and you’ve used soft foliage to create a natural barricade between “off limits” areas and the rest of the lawn. Trees and shrubs are strategically planted for shade, and you’ve even set up a shallow water feature to help your pup cool off on hot days. Planting with

purpose for you means keeping toxic plants out of the picture. (For a complete list, visit ASPCA’s list of non-toxic and toxic plants).

Entertainer Extraordinaire

Your backyard was the neighborhood hot spot long before the pandemic made that trend posh. Family milestones, birthdays, graduations, reunions, socially distanced BBQs – your yard is *the* place to gather. Your yard is set up for success with patio furniture, fire pit, yard games, plenty of outdoor seating, string lights, and maybe

even an outdoor kitchen.

Zen Master

Your yard provides you and your family a place to be still and de-stress. Whether it’s coffee in the morning or yoga in the afternoon, you know that spending time outside is good for your health and well-being, and thanks to your yard these benefits are only steps away.

To learn more about creating the yard of your dreams, visit TurfMutt.com

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Sustainable Landscaping

How homeowners and businesses design the landscape on their property, including plant choices, can result in significant positive benefits on the environment, our water supply and public health.

Go Native

Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other animals. Unlike natives, common horticultural plants do not fit the bill. These adaptations bring us several gardening advantages.

Wildlife Viewing

Native plants, birds, butterflies,

beneficial insects, and interesting critters are “made for each other.” Research shows that native wildlife prefers native plants.

Save Water

Once established, many native plants need minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall.

Low Maintenance

Low maintenance landscaping methods are a natural fit with native plants that are already adapted to the local environment. Look forward to using less water, little to no fertilizer, little to no pesticides, less pruning, and less of your time.

Pesticide Freedom

Native plants have developed their own defenses against many pests and diseases.

Since most pesticides kill indiscriminately, beneficial insects become secondary targets in the fight against pests. Reducing or eliminating pesticide use lets natural pest control take over and keeps garden toxins out of our creeks and watersheds.

Support Local Ecology

As development replaces natural habitats, planting gardens, parks, and roadsides with New York native plants can provide a “bridge” to nearby remaining wildlands. Additional information about gardening with native plants can be found at bookstores, online and at your local library. Your local Soil and Water Conservation District may also be able to provide guidance.

—Department of Environmental Conservation

Sustain ecology with natives. (Christy Hinko)

Update Or Replace Windows

Energy efficient windows are an important consideration for both new and existing homes. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25 to 30 percent of residential heating and cooling energy use. If you are selecting windows for new construction or to replace existing windows, it’s important to choose the most efficient windows you can afford that work best in your climate.

If your existing windows are in good condition, taking steps to reduce the energy loss through windows can make your home more comfortable and save you money on energy bills. You have two broad options if you hope to reduce the amount of energy lost through your windows and improve the comfort of your home. You can replace your windows or you can update them.

Replace Your Windows

If you decide to replace your windows, you will have to make several decisions about the type of windows you purchase and the type of replacement you will make.

You may have the option of replacing the windows in their existing frame; discuss this option with your window retailer and installer to find out if it will work for you.

You will also need to decide what features you want in your windows. You will need to decide on the following:

• Frame types

• Glazing type

• Gas fills and spacers

• Operation types

Update Existing Windows

If your windows are in good condition, taking steps to improve their efficiency may be the most cost-effective option to increase the comfort of your home and save money on energy costs. There are several things you can do to improve the efficiency of your existing windows:

• Check existing windows for air leaks

• Caulk and weatherstrip. Check out our do-ityourself project to learn how to weatherstrip double-hung windows.

• Add window treatments and coverings.

• Add storm windows or panels

• Add solar control film

• Add exterior shading, such as awnings, exterior blinds or overhangs. With any efficiency improvements, take steps to ensure proper installation and check for air leaks after the improvement.

Selection Process

In addition to choosing the window type, you also need to consider design, energy use and labeling, warranties and installation. First look for the ENERGY STAR label when buying new windows. Then review ratings on the energy performance label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) to find the most efficient windows.

NFRC ratings are included on all ENERGY STAR certified windows and provide a reliable way to determine a window’s energy properties and compare products.

Selection Tips

• Look for the ENERGY STAR and NFRC labels.

• In colder climates, consider selecting gasfilled windows with low-e coatings to reduce heat loss. In warmer climates, select windows with coatings to reduce heat gain.

• Choose a low U-factor for better thermal resistance in colder climates; the U-factor is the rate at which a window conducts non-solar heat flow.

• Look for a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). SHGC is a measure of solar radiation admitted through a window. Low SHGCs reduce heat gain in warm climates.

• Select windows with both low U-factors and low SHGCs to maximize energy savings in temperate climates with both cold and hot seasons.

• Look for whole-unit U-factors and SHGCs, rather than center-of-glass U-factors and SHGCs. Whole-unit numbers more accurately reflect the energy performance of the entire product.

Installation

Even the most energy-efficient window must be properly installed to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. Have your windows installed by trained professionals according to manufacturer’s instructions; otherwise, your warranty may be void.

Window installation varies depending on the type of window, the construction of the house (wood, masonry, etc.), the exterior cladding (wood siding, stucco, brick, etc.), and the type (if any) of weather-restrictive barrier. Windows, flashing, and air sealing should all be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to perform correctly.

—U.S. Department of Energy

How To Build A Fire Pit

Awood-burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Installing a fire pit is a DIY project that can be configured for your yard’s measurements. This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick, easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season.

Select Location and Fire Pit Shape

Whether you are building a fire pit out of stone or concrete pavers or using a fire pit kit, you must select a location that is a safe distance from any structures and low hanging trees.

Consult local building code and homeowner association for any restrictions.

Disclosing your backyard fire pit could be a requirement of your homeowner’s insurance policy. Check with your agent to learn if having a fire pit may affect your coverage.

The style and shape of your fire pit will determine the type of blocks you’ll need to purchase. Fire pits typically measure 3 to 4 feet across.

For a fire pit ring, you need trapezoidal blocks, which are narrower on one side.

This allows the edges to fit snugly together for a circle without creating any gaps.

A square fire pit uses rectangular blocks and can be constructed in a variety of patterns with blocks of different shapes and sizes.

Mark and Prepare the Fire Pit Site

Outline what will be the footprint of the fire pit to mark your work area.

If you are building a circular fire pit in your yard, drive a stake at the center of what will be the fire pit location.

Use marking paint tied to a string to draw a circle around the stake.

The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the fire pit ring you’re preparing to build.

For a square or rectangle fire pit, temporarily lay out the first layer of concrete blocks for your design on the ground and check the layout for the square. Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks.

Remove the sod and dirt to a depth of about 7 inches from inside the perimeter that you marked. Keep the excavated area level as you work.

Pack the dirt solidly all the way around with a hand tamper.

If you are building your stone fire pit on top of an existing backyard patio, cement the first layer of blocks onto the patio to prevent shifting.

Build the Fire Pit Gravel Base

Adding gravel on top of the compacted dirt will create a base for your fire pit. Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished

base will be approximately 5 inches thick. Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose, and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of inches below the surface. Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make adjustments where necessary.

Lay Out the Fire Pit

Lay out your first layer of blocks on top of the level gravel base. Be sure the sides of the blocks are touching.

Place the blocks one-by-one around the perimeter of the hole, pushing them together and using a level to make sure the height stays consistent.

If necessary, add leveling sand beneath low blocks or tap high blocks down with a rubber mallet to keep everything even.

After finishing the first row, check the layer in several places with a long level to be sure the structure is even.

Then, temporarily assemble the second level of blocks, making sure to stagger the joints between rows.

Test-Fit the Fire Pit Bowl

Bowls and insert rings come in several standard sizes, so make sure to choose the right one for the fire pit you’re planning to build.

After you’ve temporarily laid out the second row, test-fit the fire pit bowl to make sure the lip rests fully on the edge. Remove the bowl.

Adjust the positioning of the blocks if needed.

Add Construction Adhesive to the Blocks

Use construction adhesive between the layers of blocks to secure the concrete block pavers as you build the fire pit walls. Remove the second row of blocks that were temporarily placed.

Add beads of construction adhesive to the bottom layer to bond everything in place. Refit the second layer of blocks and continue the process for the third row of blocks. A fire pit typically has three or four rows of blocks. Repeat the test-fitting for each

layer before securing with adhesive. The bowl sits on top and can be removed for easy cleaning.

Tip: Refer to the label on your construction adhesive for the proper curing time. It can take between two and seven days for the material to dry, fully cure and be ready to handle the heat from your DIY firepit.

After you’ve learned how to build a fire pit, you can rent the soil compactor or tamper.

Visit www.homedepot.com/c/diy_projects_and_ideas to learn more.

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This move-in ready expanded cape at 103 Yorkshire Dr. in the Radcliff Manor section of East Norwich sold on Jan. 18 for $660,000. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home is on an oversized lot with a lovely backyard, perfect for entertaining. The living and dining rooms are sunlit and have stunning hardwood floors. There is also a spacious sunroom with radiant heat flooring. There are two sizable bedrooms upstairs. The home has a new roof and updated windows. The basement is finished and is a perfect place for recreation, a playroom or a home office. This home is near Vernon School and is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and historic parks. The home has town beach rights and offers dockage and moorings for additional fees.

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Micromobility Injuries On The Rise

E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have grown in popularity among Americans in recent years, as a way to get to and from work or school, or for fun. A new report recently released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds that emergency room (ER)-treated injuries and deaths with these products are also increasing.

From 2017 to 2021, injuries spiked 127 percent to 77,200 for micromobility devices, and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48. E-scooters had the highest percentage increase in injuries and accounted for 68 deaths in the same time period. Consumerowned e-scooters accounted for most ER visits (56 percent), but incidents involving rental e-scooter were not far behind (44 percent).

The top hazards in fatalities were incidents with motor vehicles and user-control issues, followed by fires. CPSC recommends these tips to prevent fires with these devices:

• Always be present when charging devices using lithium-ion batteries. Never charge them while sleeping.

• Only use the charger that came with your device.

• Only use an approved replacement battery pack.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging, and unplug the device when done.

This home at 146 Radcliff Dr. in East Norwich that sold on Jan. 19 for $560,000 is perfect for investors who are ready to give this home a little TLC. This lovely cape-style home is large enough for a growing family and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has hardwood floors throughout and has a cedar closet in the upstairs bedroom. This home is on a large piece of property and has plenty of room for a backyard barbecue. It has a quaint patio off the back door. The single car garage has plenty of space. This home is located in the Oyster Bay School District.

• Never use an e-mobility device with a battery pack that has been modified/reworked by unqualified personnel or with re-purposed or used cells

• Never throw lithium batteries into the trash or general recycling. Take them to your local hazardous waste

collection center. Because collisions with motor vehicles and user-control issues are the most common hazards, CPSC urges consumers to:

• Always wear a bicycle helmet.

• Before riding, make sure to check for any damage, which includes examining the handlebars, brakes, throttle, bell, lights, tires, cables and frame.

• See and be seen. Most deaths involve motor vehicles.

• Expect vehicle drivers and pedestrians not to see you; slow down and stay aware of your surroundings.

• Use the bell/horn to alert others.

• Do not make abrupt, unpredictable movements.

• Beware of obstacles. .

• Always keep both hands on the handlebars.

• Slow down and lean back when you have to ride over bumps.

• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Only one person per e-scooter.

• Follow all manufacturer directions.

• Report safety incidents or concerns with consumer products to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov. Visit www.cpsc.gov to sign up for product recall information.

—U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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.

Governor’s Proposed Increase To State Aid Is A Real And Refreshing Commitment To Helping Schools

By Regina McLean, President of the Port Washington Teachers Association; John Caulfield, President of the Levittown Teachers Association; and Matthew Adler, President of United Teachers of Seaford, on behalf of LongIslandTeachers.org representing over 100 Local Teachers Unions across Long Island.

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2023-24 budget for the state, which includes a record-breaking 10 percent increase in state aid to public schools. Of the $3.1 billion increase statewide, Long Island schools will realize an unprecedented increase in aid of approximately $775 million – and this comes on top of healthy aid increases in the previous two budget cycles.

The Governor’s proposed budget represents a truly historic investment in the intellectual infrastructure that is our public school system on Long Island.

This long overdue support package will help financially position our 121 local school districts throughout Long Island to meet the challenges of our times and our students’ educational and emotional needs.

Most significantly, the aid increase is a hopeful signal of a long-term shift in thinking in Albany – a recognition that the state was failing to adequately support school districts for far too long.

New York State has a long and unfortunate history of underfunding its public schools. For decades, Albany defied a court-ordered increase in Foundation Aid – and further cut school funding at that time through mechanisms such as GEA (Gap Elimination Aid). Districts found themselves tens of millions of dollars short of funding and were forced to burden their residents with dramatic property tax increases to pay for educational programs. With the implementation of the property tax cap beginning in 2012, school districts were financially hamstrung further in trying to meet the needs of students.

Through the advocacy and awareness-raising of educators across the state, from the New York State United Teachers down to local teacher unions, advances have been made recently to ensure Albany is meeting its constitutional responsibility for funding education. GEA was eliminated in 2016 and, as noted, the past few budget cycles have seen healthier increases in aid packages, highlighted by this year’s proposed 10 percent increase.

Governor Hochul’s promise could not have come at a more critical time as districts across Long Island work to meet the rising costs due to inflation, supply chain issues, and oil prices without sacrificing educational

programs in the classroom.

A few of the many potential benefits from the substantially increased state aid for schools include:

• Creating a plan to upgrade technological infrastructure after the COVID-19 pandemic revealed shortcomings and inequalities in many communities;

• Increasing mental health and wellness programs to support the emotional and social needs of students;

• Addressing learning loss and closing the achievement gap through high-impact tutoring and support programs;

• Enhancing career and technical educational offerings; and

• Expansion of Universal Pre-K programs. Our highest priority is preparing our students for success in the world, whether that means moving on to higher education or applying their knowledge, training, and skills in the workforce. That success begins with a high school diploma.

Despite the multi-year challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school graduation rates on Long Island far exceed the national average (92.6 percent in 2022 versus 88.6 percent) and fall high on statewide averages of 74 to 94 percent. We can only expect these rates to climb with the added support of state aid.

Over the past decade, our school districts on Long Island have been fortunate to enjoy the community’s overwhelming support as they have navigated annual school budgets through tax cap requirements. Budgets have been approved by the vast majority of voters every year, and the proposed increase in state aid from Albany will help districts across the Island maintain the support of their communities.

Local and statewide educator organizations have been waging a 30-year battle in Albany for adequate state funding for schools. The Governor’s proposed state aid package marks significant and substantial progress in that battle, as it recognizes the long-standing inequity in state funding.

Increased state aid is an investment in our children, our communities, and the future health of Long Island’s public school system. It is worthy of enthusiastic support from both sides of the aisle as the State Budget process moves ahead this spring.

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Announces Stable Spirits Art Show And Auction Fundraiser

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www. pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, announced that it will hold an art show and auction on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 from 5:30 PM–8:30 PM at its facilities located at 829 Old Nichols Rd, Islandia, NY 11749. The Stable Spirits Art Show and Auction Fundraiser will feature the artwork of local artists of all ages and art mediums and styles. In addition to the art show and auction, the event will include a selection of wines from local vineyards paired with small bites by Sommelier Jun Xi Chen, assisted by restaurant professionals and fellow Culinary Institute of America graduate, Megan Henne. Event ticket prices are $60.

“We are very excited to give local artists an opportunity to show their work, while also helping Pal-O-Mine raise funds for our new 2,000 square foot educational center, which will expand our on-site therapy and vocational services,” said Pal-O-Mine founder and CEO Lisa Gatti. Under the guidance of Splashes of Hope artists, attendees will also participate in an interactive mural process creating art to hang in the new center.

For artists interested in participating, they can submit three to five pieces by completing a submission form and emailing images of their artwork. The deadline for all submissions is March 15, 2023. Artists will be notified of acceptance by email on March 17th, 2023. Artists must agree to donate 20 percent of each sale made at the event to Pal-O-Mine and donate one piece of art to Pal-O-Mine for use in future fundraisers.

Accepted artists will drop off their work at Pal-O-Mine on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 between 9 AM and 5 PM. Each artist will have space in one of Pal-O-Mine’s barn stalls to display their art. Tables and professional lighting will be provided for artists’ use during the event. Artists must bring any additional display materials they require (e.g., tablecloths, easels, display boards, etc.). Each piece should be priced between $200-$500.The art pick-up date is Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Sponsorships are available for the event and range from $10,000 for the DaVinci sponsorship and $5,00 for the Picasso sponsorship, to $3,500 for the Van Gogh sponsorship and $2,500 for the Matisse sponsorship. There is also a Paint sponsorship for $250.

For more information, contact: Tessa at 631-887-3751.

—Submitted by Pal-O-Mine

South Shore Audubon Society Offers Environmental Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-we-serve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

The deadline for submission of applications is May 31,2023. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply

for both scholarships but cannot be awarded more than one.

For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy

Gulotta eagulotta@optonline.net, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@optonline.net.

—Submitted by South Shore Audubon Society

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Not every action you take needs to be a play for the win. is game is long. Some moves are meant to get you to the next move, and that is enough. What’s important is that you get some momentum. And if you don’t know what’s next, don’t worry. You’ll get your best ideas when you’re already in motion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Restlessness is an uncomfortable state and not one to dwell in. You can take the agitation as a signal to move you quickly to the next thing or, if it’s clear that you cannot or should not go yet, ask your restlessness to lead you to tap deeper reasons and purposes for being where you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you need things too much, it’s miserable not to have them. It is a free and easy feeling to have that which you enjoy but you do not need. You raise your happiness by lowering your reliance on certain comforts. You may go stoically without things just to prove to yourself your own independence and strength.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). is week brings more than one situation akin to a split screen. You’re like a security o cer in a high room, monitoring the mundane. Sure, you can pay attention to several things at once, if most of it is going to plan. Part of your brain will be scanning for anything out of the ordinary. You’ll nd it, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Language is a tool. Every tool is con ned to the limit of its ability. A hammer can’t saw, and a screwdriver isn’t great for cutting paper. is week, you will wisely recognize that there are things that can’t be accomplished with words, an acknowledgement that helps you switch to di erent modes and tools.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). e easiest way to get lled with wonder is to be somewhere new. Is the world very di erent just because you go to new places? You are very di erent in new places, and you carry that di erence around and back home again. So, yes, the world changes when you travel, and you’re right to make it a priority now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As you live by what you see as virtuous and relevant, you spend your days thinking about and acting toward what you value. If you add self-compassion to the equation, it’s an unworried and unhurried existence because it doesn’t require you to meet any standard outside yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ough you know things outside of you cannot provide you with ultimate happiness,the world counteracts with strong and constant messages to the contrary, mostly to get you to buy things. It brings you good fortune to calm your inner perceptions and reactions. You will achieve e ective and joyful states.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll answer a calling. You’ll know where you belong and how to get there. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to travel in the herd. e herd only goes where the herd is going. You’re going somewhere else. Plot your course and then choose your guides, but give yourself exibility by traveling solo or in a very small group.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Boredom is an invitation from the universe to gure out what exactly is keeping you where you are. Is it an emotional tether or a contractual chain? A family obligation or a social expectation? is week brings a chance to wiggle, maneuver, buy or y your way out. Once free, there’s no shortage of things to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Often when you talk about experiences, you realize they cannot properly be recounted with words. is is part of what drives you to keep creating new experiences with people. e only thing better than telling the story is living it. You’ll be very fortunate in your dreaming, scheming and planning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you had no concern for the future, you would be unable to set yourself up for good tomorrows. When stressful thoughts come up, thank your inner worrier, then decide if it brings up anything actionable. If so, you’ll act immediately. If not, you’ll change your focus to what you want and move right along.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY

It seems logical that happiness, like other states of mind, could be achieved through a process that, once learned, could always be recreated. Not so. Happiness is a shape-shifter who never takes the same form twice. And so, this year is an adventure in which happiness greets you in new and exciting incarnations. You’ll challenge yourself to achieve a physical or mental goal, and new people come onto your scene to help with it. More highlights: You’ll invest in yourself and your team and enjoy building together. Your loyalty will be rewarded. You’ll accept an honor.

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Puppy love

Solution: 16 Letters

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

Puppy love

Solution: 16 Letters

Active Affenpinscher

Afghan Akita Alert

Bark

Beagle

Bichon frise

Briard

Chinese crested

Coat

Corgi

Digging

Dogs Family

Fearless Guide

Intelligent

Kennel

Litter

Love Loyal

Mongrel Nose

Papillon

Pets

Pharaoh hound

Playful

Poodle

Protect Pugs

Puppy Ridgeback

Skye

Spaniel

Toys

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the ace. East returned the ten of hearts, covered by the Q-K-A. South later lost a heart and a club, and so went down one.

On the surface, it seems that South did nothing wrong. He had four losers, and he lost them. But it is not that cut-and-dried. The fact is that South missed his cue when he covered East’s ten of hearts with the queen. He should have played the six instead!

Undoubtedly, he played the queen in the hope of finding East with the king. However, this was not a realistic view, since the defenders could have arranged for West to be on lead at trick three instead of East and would have done so if East had had the king of hearts. Their plays clearly indicated that West had the king.

The most difficult part of declarer play is to determine how the defenders’ cards are divided and where specific key cards are located. Fortunately, there are clues in almost every hand that should enable declarer to attain the best result possible if he puts forth a maximum effort.

Consider this case where South failed to take advantage of a significant clue. West led the king of diamonds, which held, and continued with the ten, won by East with

Tomorrow:

Had South played the six on the ten, he could have made the contract by taking the ace, drawing trump, ruffing a diamond in dummy, cashing the A-K of clubs and then leading a heart to the queen.

West would take the king, but, with only hearts and diamonds left, he would be forced to return one or the other. This would allow declarer to ruff in dummy while discarding his remaining club, and the seemingly unmakeable contract would come sailing home.

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To kick off their collaborative cannabis safety awareness campaign entitled “Let’s Be Blunt,” Partnering in Action and Change for Tomorrow (PACT) and Town of Babylon Cares – two leading community prevention coalitions based on Long Island – held a press conference to announce the new outreach and educational campaign.

As a society, keeping our youth, families and community members safe is of paramount importance. Now that cannabis is legal for recreational adult use and licensed sale in New York State for those 21 years of age or older, Nassau County-based PACT and Suffolk County-based Town of Babylon Cares have banded together to provide education and awareness about properly securing cannabis and not driving while under the influence.

Set to launch this month, the landmark cross-county cannabis campaign entitled “Let’s Be Blunt” includes outreach through local print media outlets, digital marketing, radio public service messages and social media. The first ad in the campaign, featuring imagery of an effective way to properly secure cannabis at home, emphasizes the

message “Don’t let youth get high on your supply. Keep it secure.” The second ad shows a cannabis user getting a ride from friends and the message “Don’t drive high. Get a ride.”

Multiple sectors of community partners contributed to the messaging to ensure it resonates with the public and families to encourage keeping cannabis in a secure place in the home and deterring people from operating a vehicle after smoking or consuming edible cannabis products.

Regulations regarding the sale of cannabis products locally and state-wide are currently being finalized, and the first cannabis retailer on Long Island is slated to open early this year. While recreational adult-use cannabis is legal, it is critical to be aware that the following are illegal:

It is illegal for those under age 21 to consume cannabis recreationally in any form. Adults should keep cannabis products secure and away from youth and pets to prevent accidental consumption.

It is illegal to consume cannabis in a motor vehicle and to drive under the influence of cannabis. Drivers who are under the influence should get a ride from a

designated driver or car service.

Speakers at the “Let’s Be Blunt: Cannabis Safety Awareness Campaign Press Conference” shared key points and messaging of the campaign, impact statements, and how the coalitions are working together to educate parents and the public on ways to secure and use cannabis responsibly.

Speakers included: Pamela Mizzi, MS, CASAC II, LMHC – Director, Long Island Prevention Resource Center at Family Service League; Hillary Alvarez, MPH, CHES – Prevention Coordinator, PACT; Lori-Ann Novello, MSW, CASACt – Executive Director, Town of Babylon

LEGAL NOTICES

GARDEN CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Action to Foreclose a Mortgage INDEX #: 609505/2017 CIT

BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs GREGORY PRETZFELDER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GLORIA H. PRETZFELDER, GAIL

PRETZFELDER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GLORIA H. PRETZFELDER, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GLORIA H. PRETZFELDER IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DE-

SCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER

LIENS FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2022-2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the tax lien for the real property listed below will be assumed by the Village of Stewart Manor on the 18th day of March 2023.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if payment is not made by that date, by the property owner or his agent, the tax lien shall be deemed to have been purchased by the Village of Stewart Manor. An additional 1% will accrue as of the 1st of each month on all unpaid taxes and will be added to the amount below.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that these properties have not been researched to notify any persons with a publicly recorded interest in the property.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF STEWART MANOR

Rosemarie A. Biehayn, Village Administrator Clerk-Treasurer

Dated:

Cares and Lindenhurst Community Cares Coalition, Inc. (Lindy Cares); Maureen McCormick – Special Litigation Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County DA’s Office; Adrienne LoPresti, LCSW-R –Executive Director, YES Community Counseling Center; Tom McKevitt – Nassau County Legislator; and Rich Schaffer –Town of Babylon Supervisor.

Educational materials and messaging about properly securing cannabis can be found by visiting either of two websites: https://pactyes.org/lets-be-blunt or https://babyloncares.org/lets-be-blunt/.

— Submitted by the Let’s Be Blunt Campaign

THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, HSBC BANK NEVADA NA, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS, JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.), Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 146 HARRISON STREET GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 To the Above named Defendant: 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 Supplemental Summons, to

serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GLORIA H. PRETZFELDER Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Third day of January, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Gloria H. Pretzfelder (who died on Jan-

uary 28, 2020, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) dated the August 19, 2005, to secure the sum of $611,648.00 and recorded at Book 29558, Page 642 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk, on the October 17, 2005. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 23, 2009 and recorded on November 24, 2009, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 34379, Page 756. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 14, 2014 and recorded on December 22, 2014, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 40115, Page 394. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 27, 2018 and recorded on October 29, 2018, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2018-96447. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 24, 2019 and recorded on May 13, 2019, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2019-40184Book 43437, Page 468. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 12, 2019 and recorded on September 23, 2019, in the

Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2019-81872. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 29, 2020 and recorded on October 1, 2020, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2020-91720Book 44596, Page 574.; The property in question is described as follows: 146 HARRISON STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE

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Members from PACT (Partnering In Action Change For Tomorrow), Town of Babylon Cares and local Long Island elected officials join to launch the ‘Let’s Be Blunt’ Campaign on Cannabis Safety. (Photo courtesy of Celia Werner, Celia Werner Productions.)

Cannabis safety awareness campaign brings attention to responsible cannabis use for Long Islanders

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PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: February 3, 2023 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s)

1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of ross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 75192

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GESNER SEJOUR, et al, Defts. Index #611849/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 17, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 456, Lot 582-584. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed udgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

ELLEN DURST, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100126

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MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 C/O SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC 8742 LUCENT BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO 80129, PLAINTIFF, VS. LENA WENTGES

A/K/A MARIA WENTGES, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 26, 2019, I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 192 Arlington Street, Mineola, NY 11501.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Coun-

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF TAX SALE REAL ESTATE FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES FOR THE YEAR

(JUNE 2022 TO MAY 2023)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 15th day of March 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, pursuant to the provisions of the Village Laws of the State of New York and pursuant to resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mineola, the undersigned Treasurer of said Village will sell at public auction so much of each parcel with improvements thereon for the year 2022 - June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 which may be due at the time of such sale. Said Real Estate shall be sold subject to any unpaid ta certificates purchased and held y the illage of ineola he oard of rustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola does herein reserve the right to bid in for the Incorporated illage of ineola any of the real properties herein offered for sale for the enefit of said illage. Purchasers will be required to pay the amount of the respective bids to the undersigned within ten days after the sale pursuant to provisions of the Village Laws of the State of New York.

Said real estate will be sold subject to all provisions of law, both Federal and State in relation to redemption by Veterans or persons in military service that may be applicable thereto.

NOTICE is herein further gi en that for purposes of identification of said properties herein offered, there is on file in the office of the illage Cler in the illage of ineola, New or , the official ta map, indicating the se eral properties and which may e e amined y any person, corporations or persons during business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) of the Village office

FOLLOWING is a list or statement of the real estate upon which such taxes are unpaid for the amount of the tax, fee, interest, and charges there on to March 15, 2023.

LAST KNOWN OWNER FEES, INTEREST OR OCCUPANT ALL SECTION CHARGES

Mineola, NY #09340 00740

14 Roselle St. Realty Inc.Bl. 348 $7,893.31

14 Roselle Street Lots 955-958

Mineola, NY #09348 09550

110 Old Country Rd LLCBl. 350 $7,573.29

110 Old Country Road Lot 8 Mineola, NY #09350 00080 Westwood Builders Bl. 360 838.46

102A Brown Street Lots 173-174

(AKA: 100 Brown Street)#09360 01730

Mineola, NY

R-W Corporation Bl. 362

130 East Jericho TurnpikeLot 85

Mineola, NY #09362 00850

Maurizio Lisa DebellisBl. 379 $2,608.10

260 Brown Street Lots 51-52, 250

Mineola, NY #09379 00510

John Christy Bl. 380 $2,533.18

252 Arlington Street Lot 121

Mineola, NY #09380 01210

Charlotte La Marr Bl. 384 $2,406.11

149 Simonson Road Lot 7

Mineola, NY #09384 00070

MN Realty 3 Inc. Bl. 389 $2,381.94

3 arfield enue ot Mineola, NY #09389 00140

Jiwan Kumar Bhanti NfaBl. 390 $2,867.95

2 arfield enue ots 3 , 2

Mineola, NY #09390 00340

Kathleen M. Dooney Bl. 392 $1,861.56

221 Wellington Road Lot 13

Mineola, NY #09392 00130

Salvatore

Stephanie Blake Bl. 525 $2,395.77

170 Roselle Street Lot 292

Mineola, NY #09525 02920

Carlos DaSilva Bl. 527 $2,286.00

120 Union Street Lots 37-39

Mineola, NY #09527 00370

Patrick Gallivan Bl. 557 $2,805.72

128 Bruce Terrace Lot 7

Mineola, NY #09557 00070

David Barbara Lee Bl. 599 $2,168.75

51 Pembrook Drive Lot 23

Mineola, NY #09599 00230

Shelia Gaeckler Bl. 601 $1,805.74

4 Jay Court Lot 12

Mineola, NY #09601 00120

Dated: March 15, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Mineola, N.Y. Paul A. Pereira MAYOR

Giacomo A. Ciccone VILLAGE TREASURER

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ty of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 370 and Lots 23, 43 and 46. Approximate amount of judgment is $426,994.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 610796/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine COsafety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 3-8-1; 2-22-15-2023-4T23 3 -N N

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

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LLC, Plaintiff -against- 110 N O C, et al efendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated ecem er , 2022, , the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court ‘Rain or Shine” located at 100 upreme Court ri e, ineola, NY on March 27th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and eing in the ncorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BE-

NN N at a point on the northerly side of Liberty Avenue, distant 65 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Liberty Avenue and the easterly side of Hudson Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 120 feet by 100 feet by 120 feet. Section: Block: 477 ot s 3 , 3 -

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

Said premises known as 110 N , NOLA, NY

Approximate amount of lien

$1,709,360.65 plus interest costs.

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

nde Num er 0 0 2022

JO N NN , , Referee N LLP

ttorney s for Plaintiff

360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017

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Notice of formation of 54

Cochran LLC. Arts of Org

filed with ecy of tate of N N on 02 3 23 Of-

fice location Nassau County SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 54 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Purpose: any lawful act.

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COURT

AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2016-1, Plaintiff, s N -

CO P , , efendant s

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on ecem er 20, 2022, , the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 upreme Court ri e, ineola, NY 11501 on April 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 230 Roslyn Road, Mineola, NY 11501. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and eing in the ncorporated Village of Mineola, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 340 and Lot 75. Approximate amount of judgment is $682,868.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro isions of filed Judgment nde 0 20 his foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO - safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

rian J a is, s , eferee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 190599-1

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PUBLIC HEARING INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF MINEOLA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the ncorporated illage of Mineola will hold a public hearing Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., at Village Hall, 155 Washington Ave., Mineola, NY 11501, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees, for the purpose of giving all interested persons an opportunity to provide written or oral comment with regard to the request for federal C funds distributed through the Nassau County Office of Community e elopment

pursuant to its 49th Program Year. The Village of Mineola does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Bryan Rivera has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Sharing regulations. At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon.

Jericho, N 3 Tel. 516-942-4215 ated January 23, 2023

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COUNTY OF NASSAU

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NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of ELL C C rts of Org filed with Secy of State of N N on 0 2023 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 135 E Cherry St., Floral Park, NY 11001. Purpose: any lawful act.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are requir ed 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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PREME COURT COUNTY

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS N N TRUST Plaintiff, vs. CAROL CANNER, AS

judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint n the e ent that a deficiency alance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court ri e, ineola, N 0 “Rain or Shine” on the 4th day of April, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on No em er 23, 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 ri e, ineola, N 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 15th day of March, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and ta map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York.

Premises known as 1204 New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park, NY. ection 0 , loc , ot s No roup ot, Approximate amount of lien $3,408.73 plus interest and costs.

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

nde No 0 0 202

George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee. Joseph hrenreich, s ttorney s for Plaintiff

366 North Broadway, Suite 410

O N eutsche an National Trust Company as Trustee for the Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, eries 200 - , Plaintiff N iuliano Botticelli, as Executor to the state of Pierina rduini et al , efendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered ecem er , 2022 , the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 00 upreme Court ri e, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 22, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 81 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Hyde Park, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 8 Block 228 Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment $209,673.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to proisions of filed Judgment nde 0 0 20 he auction will be conducted pursuant to the COPolicies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial istrict oreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or hine rian a is, s , Referee LOGS Legal Group P f a hapiro, iCaro ara , C ttorney s for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New or 2 30- 2 ated January 2 , 2023 75008

, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; C O O N

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $469,342.50 and interest, recorded on August 23, 2005, in Liber M 29279 at Page 44, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 445 HERRICKS ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and eing in the ncorporated Village of New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 22S 17th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. ection 33, loc , otApproximate amount of lien $546,242.93 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to pro isions of filed udgment and terms of sale. nde No 000 20 tephen G. Frommer, Esq., Referee.

CANNER, JO N O 2 through JO N O 2, the last ele en names eing fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, efendants o the a o e named efendants

YOU ARE HEREBY ON to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty 20 days of the ser ice of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty 30 days after ser ice of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within si ty 0 days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ated January 2 , 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, C N , C N PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

Stein, Wiener Roth LLP ttorney s for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 el - 2- 2 2 CEY-70382 ated January 30, 2023

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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The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has een adopted on January 24, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been su mitted and filed he alidity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of

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publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Ragini

Srivastava

Town Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 24, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $6,000,000, APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 IN ADDITION TO THE $4,000,000 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE TOWN IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000, IN ADDITION TO THE $4,000,000 BONDS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED FOR SUCH PURPOSE, TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of parking lot improvements at Michael J. Tully Park.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $2,000,000, in addition to the $4,000,000 bonds heretofore authorized pursuant to the bond resolutions duly adopted by the Town Board on December 13, 2016 and December 18, 2018.

The period of probable usefulness is ten (10) years.

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal usiness hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York.

Dated: January 24, 2023

Manhasset, New York

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WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION

of limited liability company

(LLC). Name: RKJ Oceanside

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/09/2023.

Office location: Nassau Co.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and address SSNY shall mail a copy of process is 38 Bedford Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

V.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 30, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF HECTOR PORTEOUS, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, 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 14, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 207 HOPPER ST, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 503, Lot 35 F/K/A Section 11, Block 24, Lot 79 and 80: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WESTBURY, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 015513/2013. Donald Henderson, 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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-3, MortgageBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Richard Taylor; et al., Defendant(s)

$404,645.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold su ect to pro isions of filed Judgment Index# 008833/ 2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 13, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - BERYL M. GENTRY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN AND ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES M. GENTRY, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 18, 2020. 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 14th day of March, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 15 Frances Drive, Westbury, New York 11590.

(Section: 11, Block: 374, Lot: 33)

Approximate amount of lien $302,868.36 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 010301/2013. Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CREATIVE ONE STOP LLC. Domestic Limited Liability Company filed with the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code 2023 Office ocation Nassau County. SSNY is designated as the agent upon whom the process may be served and shall mail a copy of the process against LLC to 12 Main St. Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs. NICOLE GONZALES, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 30, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Courthouse, North side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on March 15, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 450 LINDEN STREET, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 35, Block: 392, Lot: 204. Approximate amount of judgment is $664,224.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 003892/2016.

TEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A8

Plaintiff, Against IVAN BRITO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/21/2020, 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 3/16/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 310 Fulton Street, Westbury, New York 11590 and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 10 Block 178 Lot 219

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $705,325.12 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 15889/2009

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Giulia Palermo, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 1/27/2023

File Number: 18-301654

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LEGAL NOTICE

vote and election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY for the following purposes only:

(a) To approve or disapprove the proposed library budget (supplemented or amended as the case may be) of estimated expenses for the ensuing year as submitted by the Library Board of Trustees.

(b) The election of two (2) members to the Board of Trustees of the Westbury Memorial Public Library: One (1) member for a full term of fi e years commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028. The present incumbent is Shirley Darkeh One mem er to fill an unexpired term from April 4, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The present incumbent is Denise Parillo.

The voting will be by paper ballot as provided by Education Law and the polls will be open at 9:00 A.M. and remain open until 9:00 P.M. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of such budget or statement may be obtained beginning Monday, March 21, 2023, by any resident of the District upon request during the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., except Sunday, at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York 11590, on the library’s website www.westburylibrary. org and at the Principal’s office in each of the following school houses: Westbury High School, Westbury Middle School, Drexel Avenue School, Dryden Street School, Park Avenue School and Powell’s Lane School.

District Clerk no earlier than the 30th day before the election for which it is sought.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter on the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his or her designated agent. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk, at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to ualified oters of the istrict at the Office of the District Clerk, at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 , between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M; with Saturday being between the hours of 10AM and 12PM commencing with the issuance of such ballots and for each of the fi e days prior to the day of the election, excluding Sundays. Any ualified oter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF HECTOR PORTEOUS, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, ET AL.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 14, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 258 Covert Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel near Westbury, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11 Block 96 Lots 35 36. Approximate amount of judgment

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

Dated: January 3, 2023

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

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

SCOTT FARRELL GUARDINO, Esq., Referee Roach Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 3-1; 2-22-15-8-20234T-#238415-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN IN-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Westbury Memorial Public Library, Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM, at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in a proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-202 AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions containing at least twenty-fi e 2 signatures of ualified oters nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Westbury Memorial Public Library must e filed with the Cler of the District at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., not later than the thirtieth (30) day (March 6, 2023) preceding the Library Election (April 4, 2023) at which time the candidates so nominated are to be elected; said petition must also state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York 11590, Monday 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on the Library’s website www.westburylibrary.org.

Applications for absentee ballots may be received by the

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required. If a voter has heretofore registered and has voted in an annual or special district meeting during the prior four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration shall meet for the purpose of registering all ualified oters of the District at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY on Tuesday, March 28 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. , to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.

n addition, ualified residents of the District shall be permitted to register at the Office of the istrict Cler , at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on regular business days when school is in session beginning with the first day of student

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attendance in September and ending with the last day of student attendance in June and from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on regular business days during the months of July and ugust he final date to register for the Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, is Thursday, March 30, 2023 between 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The register so prepared will e filed at the istrict Cler , located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration uilding, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, New or 11568, and will be open for inspection y any ualified oter of the istrict etween the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M; with Saturday being between the hours of 10AM and 12PM, on each of the fi e days prior to and the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that during voting hours on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Board of Registration will meet at the Westbury Memorial Public i rary, Jefferson treet, est ury, New or for the purpose of preparing a register for elections held subse uent thereto NNO C

GIVEN that Military voters who are ualified oters of the district and who are not registered must apply to register as a ualified oter y contacting the istrict Cler at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 itchcoc ane, Old estury, New or or y email districtcler westburyschools.org or fax sent to 516-874-1940. The military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail email he application to register must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-si th 2 th day efore the election. A Military voter means a ualified oter of the tate of New or who is in actual military service and will, therefore be absent from the istrict in which he or she is ualified to ote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, or spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a ualified oter of New or State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter, or military personnel, residing on a military base within a school district in New or tate of a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Annual Meeting.

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HEREBY GIVEN that military oters who are ualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot. A military ballot application may be requested from the istrict Cler and must e

returned, in person or by mail to the Office of the istrict Cler at the est ury Pulic Schools Administration uilding, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, New or 11568 not later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-si th 2 th day before the election. A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the military ballot application by mail, facsimile transmission, or email.

Military ballots must be recei ed y the istrict Cler efore the close of the polls on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and showing a cancellation mar of the postal service, or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the go ernment or 2 y 00 P.M. on the date set for the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained not be later than the day before the election. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person, A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to ualified oters of the istrict in the office of the istrict Cler during regular office hours until the day of the election.

he istrict has een di ided into election districts as follows: lection istrict No consists of all the area lying between the eastern side of Post Road and Post Avenue, south and west of North Hempstead-238727

Oyster ay own ine, north to rush ollow oad, nion Avenue to School Street to Old Country oad and north of Old Country oad Election istrict No 2 consists of all the land lying to the west of Post Avenue, Westbury and Post Road, Old Westbury. lection istrict No 3 consists of all the land nown as New Cassel, own of North Hempstead and which lies east of School Street between the ong sland ailroad and nion enue and rush Hollow Road; also that which lies between Grand Boulevard and the eastern boundary of the istrict, north of Old Country oad and south of the ong sland Railroad. lection istrict No. 4 consists of all the land nown as New Cassel, own of North Hempstead which lies south of the ong sland Railroad and north of Old Country oad, east of chool Street and bounded on the northeast by Grand Boulevard.

N NO C IS HEREBY GIVEN that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates on the election held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 will be conducted by paper ballot. It being expressly understood that the intent of the i rary is to comply with any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandem-

ic Thus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in the budget vote and election are subject to modification ased on applica le legislation or direction by an entity with jurisdiction over the i rary

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a person shall e a citi en of the nited tates ighteen or more years of age;

c resident of the istrict for a period of thirty 30 days or more next preceding the Election at which he offers to vote;

d ust e registered to ote in Nassau County or chool

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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WESTBURY

DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE WESTBURY, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD Y CIUDAD DE NORTH HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK

A CONTINUACIÓN SE DA EL AVISO, de que la Junta de ideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de est ury, Ciudades de Hempstead y North Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, stado de New or celebrarán una audiencia pública el martes, 2 de mar o de 2023 a las 7:00 p.m., en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, 445 Jefferson treet, est ury, New or , con el propósito de discutir los gastos contenidos en un presupuesto propuesto para el a o fiscal 2023-202

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de que dicho voto y elección se llevará a cabo el martes, 4 de abril de 2023 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p m , en la O C P C O para los siguientes propósitos solamente: a pro ar o recha ar el presupuesto propuesto de la i lioteca complementado o enmendado seg n sea el caso de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente según lo presentado por el Conse o de dministración de la Biblioteca. a elecci n de dos 2 miem ros de la Junta de ideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de est ury un miem ro por un período completo de cinco a os ue comiena a partir del de ulio de 2022 y termina el 30 de junio de 2028. El presente titular es hirley ar eh n miem ro para llenar un término no vencido desde el 4 de abril de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2026. El presente titular es enise Parillo a otaci n se reali ar mediante boleto de papel según

lo estipulado por la ey de Educación y las urnas se abrirán a las 9:00 a.m. y permanecerán abiertas hasta las 9:00 p.m. y durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de que se puede obtener una copia de dicho presupuesto o estado de cuenta a partir del lunes, 21 de mar o de 2023, por cual uier residente del istrito ue lo solicite durante las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m., excepto los sábados y domingos, en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, 445 Jefferson treet, est ury, New or 11590, en el sitio web de la biblioteca: www.westburylibrary.org y en la Oficina del irector en cada una de las siguientes escuelas: Escuela Secundaria de Westbury, Escuela Intermedia de Westury, scuela re el enue, scuela ryden treet, scuela Par enue y scuela Powell s ane Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones que contengan al menos einticinco 2 firmas de otantes calificados ue nominen candidatos para el cargo de ideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, deberán presentarse ante el Secretario del istrito en el dificio de las Oficinas dministrati as de las Escuelas Públicas de est ury, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, New or 11568, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., a más tardar a los treinta 30 d as de maro de 2023 antes de la elecci n de la i lioteca martes, de a ril de 2023 , momento en el cual los candidatos así nominados serán elegidos; dicha petición también deberá indicar el nombre y la direcci n de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y la dirección del candidato.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes de boletos de votación en ausencia se podrán obtener en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New or 0, de lunes de 10:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., de martes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m. y en el sitio web de la biblioteca - www. westburylibrary.org Solicitudes de boletos en ausencia puede ser recibido por la Secretaria del istrito no antes de 30 días de las elecciones para lo cual se busca.

as solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el ecretario de istrito al menos siete d as antes de la elección si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante el día anterior a la elección si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o su agente designado as oletas de voto ausente deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del istrito, en el dificio dministrati o de las Escuelas Públicas de Westury, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, Nue a or , a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. martes, 4 de abril de 2023.

na lista de todas las personas a las que se les emiten boletas de voto ausente estará disponible para su inspección para los otantes calificados del istrito en la Oficina del ecretario del istrito, en el dificio de dministraci n de las Escuelas Públicas de est ury, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, Nue a or 11568, entre las horas de 10:00 AM y 5:00 P.M; siendo los sábados entre las horas 10:00 y 12:00 a partir de la emisión de dichas papeletas y para cada uno de los cinco d as anteriores al d a de la elección, excepto los domingos Cual uier otante calificado presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta sobre las bases apropiadas para hacer su impugnaci n y las ra ones por lo tanto conocidas por el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes. Si un votante se ha registrado anteriormente y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito durante los cuatro a os anteriores, él/ella es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar, él/ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deberán registrarse. La Junta de Registro se reunir con el fin de inscri ir a todos los otantes calificados del istrito en la OC P C O el martes, 2 de mar o de 2023 entre las 2:00 p.m. y las 6:00 p.m., para agregar al Registro cualquier nombre adicional que se utili ar en la elecci n mencionada anteriormente, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión, la Junta de Registros quede satisfecha y dicha persona tendrá entonces o posteriormente derecho a votar en las elecciones para las cuales se prepara el registro. Además, a los residentes calificados del istrito se les permitir registrarse en la Oficina del ecretario del istrito, u icada en el dificio de Administración, de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía y de 2:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. los días en que la escuela está en sesi n, comen ando con el primer día de asistencia de los estudiantes en septiembre y terminando con el último día de asistencia de los estudiantes en junio y de 8:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en los días hábiles regulares durante los meses de ulio y agosto a ltima fecha para inscri irse en a Reunión Especial que se celebrará el martes, 4 de abril de 2023 es el ue es 30 de mar o de 2023 entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 12:00 del mediodía y desde las 2:00 p.m. hasta las 4:00 p.m.

El registro así preparado se archivará en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, que estará abierta para la inspección de cualquier

otante calificado del istrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m.; y el sábado entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m., en cada uno de los cinco d as anteriores y el d a fi ado para la elección, excepto el domingo y en el lugar de votación el día de las elecciones. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, que durante el horario de votación del martes, 4 de abril de 2023, la Junta de Registro se reunirá en la Biblioteca Pública Westbury Memorial, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, Nue a or con el prop sito de preparar un registro para las elecciones que se celebren posteriormente C O de ue los votantes militares que son otantes calificados del distrito que no están registrados deben solicitar el registro como otantes calificados poniéndose en contacto con el ecretario del istrito en el dificio de dministraci n de las Escuelas Públicas de est ury, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, Nue a or 11568 o por correo electrónico districtcler west uryschools.org o por fax al 516874-1940. El votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electr nico a solicitud de registro debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el vigésimo se to 2 d a antes de la elecci n n otante militar significa un otante calificado del estado de Nue a or que se encuentra en el servicio militar real y, por lo tanto, estar ausente del istrito en el ue est calificado para votar el día de la inscripción o elección o es dado de baja del servicio militar, dentro de los 30 días de una elección, o cónyuge, padre, hijo o dependiente del votante militar, que acompaña o está con dicho votante, si es un votante calificado del estado de Nuea or y un residente del mismo distrito escolar que el votante militar o militar personal, que resida en una base militar dentro de un distrito escolar en el estado de Nuea or por un per odo de 30 días inmediatamente anterior a dicha Reunión Anual.

PO P N O C ON

de que los votantes militares ue son otantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden solicitar una boleta militar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al secretario del distrito y debe devolverse, en persona o por correo, a la Oficina del ecretario del istrito en el dificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westury, 2 itchcoc ane, Old est ury, Nue a or a más tardar el 5:00 p. m. el ig simo se to 2 d a antes de la elecci n n otante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud de boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. as oletas militares de en ser recibidas por el secretario de distrito antes del cierre

de las urnas el martes, 4 de abril de 2023 y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del ser icio postal de O el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrar un endoso de recibo con fecha de otra agencia del gobierno de los o 2 antes de las 00 p m en la fecha fi ada para la elecci n y firmada y fechada por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha ue se erifica no posterior al día anterior a la elección. Independientemente del modo de transmisión preferido, la solicitud de boleta militar y la boleta militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona na lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrá enviado boletas militares estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del istrito en la Oficina del ecretario de istrito durante el horario regular de oficina hasta el d a de la elección. El distrito se ha dividido en distritos electorales de la siguiente manera: el Distrito Electoral No. 1 consiste en todo el terreno que se encuentra entre el lado este de Post Road y Post Avenue, al sur y al oeste de North Hempstead-Oyster ay own ine, al norte hasta Brush Hollow oad, nion enue hasta School Street, hasta Old Country oad y al norte de Old Country oad El Distrito Electoral No. 2 consiste en todo el terreno situado al oeste de Post Avenue, Westbury y Post Road, Old Westbury. El Distrito Electoral No. 3 consiste en todo el terreno conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad de North empstead y que se encuentran al este de chool treet entre ong sland ailroad y nionenue y Brush Hollow Road; también lo que se encuentra entre Grand Boulevard y el l mite este del istrito, al norte de Old Country oad y al sur del ong sland Railroad. El Distrito Electoral No. 4 está compuesto por todo el terreno conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad de North Hempstead que se encuentra al sur del ong Island Railroad y al norte de Old Country oad, al este de School Street y limita al noreste con Grand Boulevard. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, que la votación sobre todas las proposiciones y la elección de candidatos en la elección celebrada el Martes, 4 de Abril de 2023 se reali ar mediante oleta de papel. Quedando expresamente entendido que la intención de la Biblioteca es cumplir con cualquier legislación derivada de la actual pandemia de coronavirus. Por lo tanto, todas las referencias a la fecha, lugar y forma de las audiencias, registro y votación en la votación y elección del presupuesto están sujetas a modificaci n seg n la legislaci n aplicable o la dirección de una entidad con jurisdicción sobre la Biblioteca. CUALIFICACIONES

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LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES

QUIER REUNIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR:

(a) La persona debe ser ciudadana de los Estados Unidos;

(b) Tener dieciocho años de edad o mayor;

(c) Ser residente del Distrito por un período de treinta (30) días o más antes de la Elección en la que se ofrece a votar;

(d) Estar registrada para votar en el Condado de Nassau o en las Elecciones Escolares Beverley Cathnott, Secretaria del Distrito Old Westbury, New York 11568

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Bruce Purrington a/k/a Bruce R. Purrington; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered November 7, 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 23, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 61 Prince Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 461 Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment $465,123.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 605057/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 17, 2023 74834

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SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

AS TRUSTEE OF CABANA SERIES III TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- IRVING ESCOBAR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MANUEL ANDALUZ A/K/A MANUA A. ANDALUZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW OF THE ESTATE OF MANUEL ANDALUZ A/K/A MANUA A. ANDALUZ; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN

DISTRICT-NEW YORK); “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, IT BEING THE INTENTION OF PLAINTIFF TO DESIGNATE ANY AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES BEING FORECLOSED HEREIN, Defendants. Index No. 614633/2022. Mortgaged

Premises: 1081 Broadway Westbury, New York 11590

Section: 11 Block: 34 Lots: 43 44. To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT. THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $240,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Cler s Office on Octo er 12, 2005 in Book M 29538, Page 765, Control Number 1049, covering the premises known as 1081 Broadway, Westbury, New York 11590. The relief sought herein is a final udgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above.. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 3-15-8-1; 2-22-2023-4T#239071-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, N.A., Plaintiffagainst - ANTONY MASSOP

A/K/A ANTHONY MASSOP

A/K/A ANTONY J. MASSOP, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 17, 2019. 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 4th day of April, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Westbury, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 530 Alicia Drive, Westbury, New York 11590.

(Section: 10., Block: 329, Lot: 17) Approximate amount of lien $1,227,377.29 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 008396/2016.

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

Dated: February 1, 2023

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 HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 14th day of March, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the rescission of the following ordinance: DAYTON STREET, NEW CASSEL, EW YORK

l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL RESCIND:

1. T.O. #40-1976

Adopted September 14, 1976 DAYTON STREET WEST

SPORTS Chaminade Inducts 1961 Team To Athletic Ring Of Honor

On Saturday, February 11, Chaminade High School held a celebration honoring inductees to their inaugural Athletic Ring of Honor. The honor was bestowed on Chaminade’s 1961 Flyers football team.

On hand to receive the honor were Thomas Kiley, ‘61 team co-captain Bill Sellerberg, and former New York State Senator Kemp Hannon.

— Submitted by Thomas Kiley

SIDE ONE HOUR PARKING 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

Starting at a point 196 feet north of the north curbline of Old Country Road, north to the south curbline of Oliver Street.

2. T.O. #17-1976 Adopted March 13, 1976 DAYTON STREET EAST SIDE ONE HOUR PARKING 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

From a point 124 feet north of the north curbline of Old Country Road, north to the south curbline of Oliver Street.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore ado ted in con ict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

L to R: Chaminade Athletic Ring of Honor honorees Thomas Kiley, Bill Sellerberg, and Kemp Hannon. (Courtesy of Thomas Kiley)