Nassau Illustrated News 3/15/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Battle Of The Jazz Bands

Highlights from MADD’s Battle of the High School Jazz Bands

On Wednesday, March 1st, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held their 2nd Annual Battle of the High School Jazz Bands at NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

This event helped kick off an activism-filled spring ahead of the Long Island Walk Like MADD taking place on Saturday, June 10th at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, where the winning ensemble will play for attendees.

Jazz ensembles at five local schools were selected from all applicants to perform

live during Battle of the High School Jazz Bands & compete for various prizes. Participant schools included East Meadow, Harborfields, Hicksville, Uniondale, and Ward Melville.

Long Island’s own Carter Rubin, pop singer-songwriter & winner of The Voice: Season 19, attended & performed the National Anthem. Local sponsors, partners & community supporters were in attendance.

East Meadow High School Jazz Ensemble took home the prize of being named top band, winning $1,000 for their school’s

music program & the opportunity to play at the Long Island Walk Like MADD event in June.

In addition, the top fundraising band this spring out of all applicants still has a chance to earn their spot to perform on stage at the walk. To learn more about the walk and sign up to support your local schools as well as MADD’s mission to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking, visit www.walklikemadd.org/ LongIsland.

Funds raised benefit MADD’s lifesaving educational programs & victim services, which are provided to the community free of charge. Sponsorship/partnership benefits are available. Contact MADD NY|NJ|PA Regional Development Director Tara Spohrer at 631-547-6233, ext. 3662 or tara. spohrer@madd.org for more information on these events and/or additional MADD opportunities.

Thank you for helping MADD create a future of No More Victims®.

— Submitted by MADD NY|NJ|PA

Carter Rubin, pop singer-songwriter & winner of “The Voice” season 19, performing the National Anthem.

East Meadow High School Jazz Ensemble performing at NYCB Theatre at Westbury.A sax player from the Uniondale High School jazz ensemble stands for a solo.

Every seat in the house at NYCB Theatre at Westbury had a prime view.

East Meadow High School accepting their award for First Place Overall Band. (Credit: KJW Photography)

New Statue Placed At Mineola Station

An aviator and a pooch with local ties greet LIRR passengers

JANET BURNS

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As station and track upgrades in Mineola enter their final stretch, LIRR riders have been taking notice of a new pair greeting travelers in the county seat.

Cast in bronze, the station’s new sculpture depicts Dr. Bessica Medlar, the United States’ first woman aviator, holding aloft Roxey, the LIRR’s mascot, in one palm, with Medlar’s other hand clasping medals at her side.

The piece was created by New York City based sculptor Donald Lipski (b. 1947, Chicago, IL), modeled by Christopher

Collins, and commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and Long Island Rail Road.

According to ThisDayInAviation.com, September 16, 1910, Bessica Faith Curtis Medlar Raiche, M.D., “having had no training, made a solo flight in an airplane that she and her husband, François C. Raiche, had built at their home in Mineola” New York.

According to a recent article posted by Tufts Schools of Medicine, Bessica Faith Medlar was born in Wisconsin in 1875 and was “an accomplished artist, athlete, and musician” in addition to being a Tuftstrained physician.

After Medlar met and married her husband, Francois “Frank” Raiche, an attorney, an aviation enthusiast, and a member of the New York Aeronautical Society, around

1904, the couple moved from Massechusetts to Mineola, NY, and began experimenting with building their biplane out of lightweight bamboo, hollowed pipes, silk, and canvas.

According to the Midway Village Museum, “The first plane they worked on was assembled in the living room of their summer home, using the grand piano as a work bench. To get the plane out, Frank & Bessica removed the front of their house.”

The stray dog Roxey, or Roxie, who was likely too large in life to stand on one person’s hand (or may appear as a puppy in the statue), garnered fame starting in around 1901 for becoming a storied regular on trains in and around Nassau County. Legend even has it that Roxey once rode the train from Long Island City to Oyster Bay with then-President Theodore Roosevelt.

Elmont School Transportation Notice

The Elmont Union Free School District would like to make parents aware of the following information:

Requests for out-of-district private or parochial school transportation must be submitted by April 1, 2023 for the school year beginning September 2023. Three proofs of residency must be submitted for each student, every year, in order to receive transportation services. Requests received after April 1 will

not be considered, except for new residents who are required to apply within 30 days after establishing residency in the District. (If you anticipate enrollment of your child in a private or parochial school in 2023, even though your child has not been accepted as of this date, a written request for transportation should be submitted at this time).

Mail your request to: Transportation Department, Elmont Union Free School

District, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, NY 11003. For information, call our Transportation Department at 516-434-2032, -2033, or -2044.

In compliance with our legal obligations, we wish to inform residents that we provide private or praochial school transportation up to fifteen (15) mile limit. The child must be age 5 before December 31 of that school year. The Education Law specifically states that applications much be made annually

for each new school year. Parents of children attending various schools for special needs students need not apply for the renewal of transportation. Our mileage regulations are one-half mile between home and school for students kindergarten through grade 3, and one mile between home and school for students grades 4 through 6.

— Submitted by the Elmont Union Free School District

Legislature Makes Tax Exemptions For Volunteer Firefighters And Ambulance Workers More Accessible

On February 27th, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed a local law to lower the number of years that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers need to serve before qualifying for a partial tax exemption on their county portion of their property taxes.

Prior to the law going into effect,

volunteer firefighters and EMTS had to serve for five years before qualifying for a tax exemption, but under this new law they would only need to volunteer for two-years before qualifying. This tax exemption allows volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to apply for up to a 10-percent exemption on the assessed value of their

Westbury Sets Village Elections March 21

Incumbent trustees Steven Corte and Beaumont Jefferson will be running unopposed for four-year terms during Village of Westbury elections to be held on Tuesday, March 21. In addition, Village Justice Dana Boylan will be on the ballot for a four-year term. She completed the term of former Judge Thomas Liotti, who retired.

Polling locations are at the

following election districts: First: Westbury Community Center, 360 Post Ave., Westbury; Second: Westbury Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Pl., Westbury; Third: Westbury Recreation Center, 348 Post Ave., Westbury.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.villageofwestbury. org/newsletter.

—Submitted by the Village of Westbury

primary residential property if they reside in the community that they volunteer in. Additionally, volunteers who accrue twenty or more years of service shall be granted the reduction for the remainder of the time that they reside in Nassau County, regardless of whether they are active or inactive from volunteering.

Local municipalities would need to opt in to this change to allow the same exemption to be applied to their portion of property taxes.

— Submitted by the Nassau County Legislative Majority

Carle Place School Breakfast Survey

The Carle Place School District will be conducting a survey of parents and guardians of students in kindergarten through sixth grade who attend the Cherry Lane and Rushmore Avenue Schools to determine if there is any interest in a school breakfast program.

If insufficient interest is determined, an exemption to participate in the program will be requested by the Carle Place Board of

Education to the New York State Education Department.

Parents and taxpayers are asked to share their concerns regarding the district’s survey and exemption by contacting Charrelle Mosley, district food service director at Carle Place High School, 168 Cherry Lane, NY 11514 or by calling 516-622-6485.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

(Credit: Janet Burns)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Legislature Honors West Hempstead Twins For Black History Month

St. Brigid Community Welcomes New Pastor

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In February, the Reverend John Sureau was officially installed as Pastor of St. Brigid Catholic Church.

The Most Reverend Andrzej Zglejszewski, Auxiliary Bishop and Episcopal Vicar, was present and represented the Diocese

of Rockville Center for the installation ceremony.

The installation mass was noteworthy for the usage of sermons and music from five languages and cultures that makeup the parish of St. Brigid.

After the ceremony, a warm welcoming celebration was given by hundreds of community members that featured delicious food from many countries plus games, crafts, music and even a selfie with a life-sized cutout of Pope Francis.

On February 27th, the Nassau County Legislature held their Black History Month celebration. The Majority Caucus selected as their honorees West Hempstead High School seniors and twins Gloria and Victoria Guerrier, who are both at the top of their class. Gloria will graduate with a grade-point average of 105.3 and will be the valedictorian, and Victoria will be the salutatorian with a 104.9 grade-point average.

Both sisters are three sport varsity athletes and will be attending Yale University in

JANET BURNS

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Hundreds stepped out in the breezy sunshine on March 5 to honor the patron saint of Ireland as well as Irish-American history and culture at the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mineola.

The annual parade is sponsored by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk,

the fall and will join their track team.

“These young ladies are amazing representatives of our great school systems here in Nassau County,” Legislator John Giuffré said. “They are unbelievably smart, great athletes and very humble and friendly. It is a privilege to honor them for Black History Month. Congratulations on their success, and I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of their accomplishments!”

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Mineola Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

and Queens, Inc., the 73rd-annual event featured contingents from many community groups, civil service organizations, and other local associations.

Grand Marshal Mary P. Coyne-Byrne presided over this year’s parade, supported by Aides to the Grand Marshal Mary Clarke, Frank Collins, Billy Furlong, and Annabella O’Sullivan, along with the entire parade workers team.

Submitted by the Nassau County Legislative Majority

The Rev. John Sureau was officially installed as Pastor of St. Brigid Catholic Church on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

L to R: Bienn Estrella and Norma Nuñez pose with a cardboard cutout of Pope Francis. (Credit: Alex Nuñez)

L to R: Legislator Laura Schaefer; Legislator Bill Gaylor; Gloria and Victoria Guerrier; Legislator John Giuffré. (Courtesy of the Nassau County Legislative Majority)

Members of the SMART Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union marched in Mineola’s 73rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 5, 2023.

Members of the SMART Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union posed with State Assemblyman Ed Ra during the festivities. (Photos courtesy of SMART Local 28)

CARLE PLACE STUDENTS DRESS TO IMPRESS FOR ELEGANT DINING DAY

Carle Place students from Cherry Lane School celebrated Elegant Dining Day on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Organized by the school’s PTA, the Cherry Lane School cafeteria was transformed into a special dining hall with pink and red balloons and decorations on the walls and tables. Students were encouraged to dress in their best outfits for the occasion, with some

wearing suits and others wearing dresses. During each grade’s lunch period, students received Valentine’s Day coloring pages and crayons to color while they ate. The PTA also provided a tasty ice-cream treat for all students. Each student truly enjoyed the “fine dining” experience with their peers.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE WINS ‘EXCELLENT’ DISTINCTION

PARENTS, LEGISLATOR PILIP JOIN READING EVENT

As part of a National effort called Pick a Reading Partner (PARP), Denton Avenue School celebrates the joy of reading by having a week-long celebration with special activities which is scheduled from March 6-10th this year and by having two opportunities for a Secret Reader Event.

In these, parents are selected to come to their child’s class and read a book related to a theme. It is a surprise for the children as to which parent will come.

This year, we did a Valentine’s Day Secret Reader event on February 14th and all of the classes in the school had the opportunity to have a parent pair come in, read a themed book, bring snacks and celebrate togetherness and love.

Legislator Mazi Pilip was gracious enough to join us and read to one of our classes. It was a highlight for that class and for the whole school!

— Submitted by the Denton Ave. PTA

MINEOLA BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENTED WITH LIGHTHOUSE AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

During the Mineola Board of Education meeting on March 2, members were presented with the ‘Lighthouse’ Award, which was awarded to the district by the School Superintendents Association (AASA). Mineola is one of eight districts that have been recognized by the organization as models of positive change in public education.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

Garden City High School’s magazine, Inkspots, has been recognized as a magazine of excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English.

This year, schools in 42 states and five countries nominated 262 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school and higher education were welcomed for the 2022 contest.

Steven Scricca, 12th grader and current student editor of Inkspots, shared his thoughts on the importance of sharing a love of language and literature with his peers. “Without the study of language and literature, no other subject can be taught coherently or applied responsibly,” he said. “Through Inkspots, students investigate their inner worlds and articulate their thoughts in published creative writing. As

far as I’m concerned, there’s no educational experience more valuable.”

The Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, Canada and American schools abroad are eligible to nominate magazines.

For more information about the REALM Program, please visit: https://ncte.org/ awards/program-to-recognize-instudent-literary-magazines/.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

Cherry Lane students Owen Ehrhardt (left) and Ted Mikhelasvili dressed their best for Elegant Dining Day.

Cherry Lane student Lucas Suarez colored a Valentine’s Day picture during lunch.

Cherry Lane students Daniella Pichardo (left) and Catalina Velazquez during the school’s Elegant Dining Day.

(Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Legislator Mazi Pilip read to Denton Avenue School students as part of a PARP event. (Courtesy of the Office of Legislator Mazi Pilip)

The award was officially received at the AASA convention in San Antonio, TX on Feb. 15, which was attended by Mineola Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Nagler and Director of Instructional Technology and Assessment Dr. Whittney Smith.

Mineola Board of Education members presented with the ‘Lighthouse’ Award by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Nagler at the monthly meeting held on March 2. (L-R): Board Trustee Cheryl Lampasona, BOE Vice President Patrick Talty, BOE President Dr. Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion, Dr. Nagler and Board Trustee Brian Widman. (Courtesy of the Mineola School District)

Garden City High School’s Inkspots writers posed with their certificate of excellence and magazine. (Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club

Our monthly meeting will be March 15th, 2023 starting 7PM at the Williston American Legion, Post 144, 730 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596. Elevator access to the lower level from the south side parking area.

Village of Mineola Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a Public Hearing and Public Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., respectively, at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Walk With Ease

A 20-minute walking workout, with strength and stretching, hosted online and at Hillside Public Library, provided by the Nassau Libraries Health Share. Happening weekly at 12:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (schedule subject to change). Patrons have the option of attending this program either in-person or virtually via Zoom. The Zoom login information will be emailed to you the day before the program and again an hour prior to the program’s start time. Register at hillsidelibrary.info/events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day Dance and Social

Hosted by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. With music by Kenny McLeod; corned beef sandwiches, tea, and coffee included with $20 event ticket; cash bar. 6:00 to 10:00pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt in Cold Spring Harbor

Tiny leprechauns pass through Cold Spring Harbor each year and hide their gold at Fireman’s Park. Gift cards to local shops hidden among the treasure and discounts along Main Street all afternoon. Explore the park and village to see what they left behind! Event starts at 11:00 a.m. at Fireman’s Park.

Lunar New Year Float Parade & Asian Food Culture Festival

Join neighbors from all over Nassau County for the inaugural ABI Lunar New Year Float Parade & Asian Food Culture Festival of Long Island, organized by the Alliance of Urban United Development and Inclusion. Event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with parade happening from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on the following route: starting at Syosset LIRR Parking Field S2 (main event location), going south along Jackson Ave, turning right onto Jericho Turnpike, finishing at Lafayette Drive.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Mineola Junior Fire Department Dinner

The Mineola Junior Fire Department wil be hosting their 26th Annual Pasta Dinner at the Mineola Community Center on Washington Avenue from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a meal of pasta, meatballs, salad, ice cream, cakes, and soft drinks with family and friends, all while supporting the volunteer firefighters of tomorrow. Donation is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and children under 12. Children under 5 are free.

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Flower & Garden Show at Hicks Nurseries Hicks Nurseries will host its 33rd annual Flower & Garden Show this March. The show, titled “A Novel Approach,” takes its

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inspiration from popular book genres and conveys the power of storytelling authored by the beauty of nature. Genres explored include fantasy, romance, western adventure, travel through time and space, history, mystery, and more. Show is open daily through March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free parking and free admission.

“Engineers of Equality” Photo Exhibit Westbury Arts is marking Black History month with a unique photographic exhibit paying homage to Black leaders. The show features historic photos of Black leaders paired with contemporary photos 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. 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. For information, questions and to register, call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@ adelphi.edu. Register by March 31.

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Second Annual Top Gun Run Celebrates LI Scout’s Legacy

Proceeds to benefit Andrew McMorris Foundation

On March 25, participants w ill gather for the second annual Top Gun Run to benefit the Andrew McMorris Foundation and Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. This 5K run/walk will take place on an actual runway at the EPCAL property in Calverton, NY. The race is named after Boy Scout Andrew McMorris, who was killed by a drunk driver while hiking the Greenbelt Trail in Manorville with his Boy Scout Troop. Several other Scouts were severely injured as a result of this tragic crash. The lives of his family, friends, community and fellow scouts were forever changed by Andrew’s loss.

“September 30, 2018 was probably the one of the most horrific things to happen to a family and to our boy scout troop. The drunk driver plowed into the entire line of scouts. Andrew was the last one struck, and he was the one that was fatally struck,” said Alisa McMorris, his mother, when she recounted the events of that day.

It’s a normal response to withdraw after such a tragedy, but McMorris knew that’s not what her son would have wanted. Their estate attorney suggested starting a foundation in Andrew’s name, which resonated with the family. “That first year, we sat around a kitchen table came up with a logo and pooled all of our money with my sister’s and brother’s, and we handed out two scholarships.” The scholarships were distributed on Andrew’s birthday, March 30.

The McMorris family decided to further commemorate this special day by holding the annual race at that time. Last year, the weather on race day was questionable. It was overcast and threatening to rain for most of the lead up to the start. “It’s an overcast day. It was terrible weather; we were kind of worried about it. We were like, come on Andrew, come through for us. We need good weather for this race. And then at the moment

when the firefighters raised the flag… you looked at the sky above that flag, it was a perfect hole with sun coming through. And it was as if Andrew was peering down.” McMorris remembered.

Each quarter mile of the race is marked with a plaque featuring a picture of Andrew and one of the defining characteristics of the scout law, such as being loyal and honest. The finishers will also collect a race coin that features a picture of Andrew with the McMorris family’s slogan, “We finish what we start.” These powerful reminders help spread awareness against drunk driving and celebrate Andrew’s spirit.

Hosting the race is an important part of honoring Andrew’s legacy. Many people come to run or walk the runway, but plenty of people come just to watch and cheer on the participants. The atmosphere is more celebration

something McMorris has her own way of describing. “It’s hard to put into words just what it was like to be there with everyone having the same kind of feeling. And we call it soysadness and joy, because there’s a little bit of sadness, but there’s so much joy to be had by the community.” McMorris is sure Andrew would love the annual gathering. “Andrew brought everyone together no matter what they were. He loved the party. And he loved having people over. He would invite people over off the bus all the time.”

Besides the Top Gun Run, the Andrew McMorris Foundation gives out several scholarships. These scholarships are open to

high school seniors nationwide and range from $250 to $2500 and the deadline is March 30. They also offer a variety of grants.

There are grants of up to $500 for fine arts pursuits for students in K-12 to follow their dreams. These grants are evaluated on a rolling basis from January 10 through June 1. Scouting grants for Eagle Scouts and Gold Star Girl Scout projects are also available. There are aviation grants for up to $1000, and the deadline for these grants is March 30. These grants and scholarships are especially meaningful for McMorris, who feels a special connection to the students who knew her son.

It’s important to the McMorris family to raise awareness and spread the message to help decrease the number of these completely preventable deaths. They are advocating for a decrease in the legal blood alcohol

limit, from .08 to .05. They are also seeking comprehensive changes to vehicle law to make it safer for everyone on the road.

“Last year’s inaugural Top Gun Run drew more than a thousand participants, and this year is guaranteed to be bigger and better,” said McMorris. “We were so thrilled that so many people came out to celebrate Andrew and helped to turn a runway into a huge party.”

This is a fundraising event and all proceeds support the Andrew McMorris Foundation and the Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. The race is seeking sponsors. For sponsorship information, please contact Donna Lillie at dmlillie.bsa@gmail or on her cell at (631)774-8074.

Participants at the starting line for the 2022 inaugural Top Gun Run.

(Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation)

The clouds opened up just in time for last year’s race.

(Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation)

Andrew McMorris at one of his flying lessons. (Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation) peer-

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Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Long Island

Get out your green and get your leprechaun on

BrickHouse Brewery and Restaurant

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While Saint Patrick’s Day was originally a day of religious observance, services and feasting in honor of Saint Patrick, in the United States it has become a day of secular celebration of Irish culture. Here are some of the remaining parades and events.

Farmingdale

Wed, March 15th 7:30 p.m.

Saint Patrick’s Day Game Show Night

Get ready to slam the buzzer at 317 Main Street for St. Patrick’s Day Game Show Night. Each participant on each team will participate in the games such as “Family Feud,” and “Crowd Says.” Each winner on the winning team will get a prize.

Seaford

Fri, March 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock N Roll Party at United Skates of America Roller Skating Center

1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford

Skating, Dancing, Games with the Leprechaun, Trivia, Contests and more! Find the Pot of Gold for big prizes.

Hampton Bays

Saturday March 18th at 11AM

17th annual Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade features an array of entertainment from pipe bands, school marching bands, community organizations, business floats, fire departments and more.

Glen Cove

Sun, Mar 19, 1–3 PM

Robert M. Finley Middle School

1 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY

The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1 pm and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove. There is ample parking at Glen Cove’s municipal parking garages and elsewhere and shuttle buses will run between the parking areas and the formation area.

Patchogue

Sun, Mar 19, 11:00AM–1:30 PM

Patchogue-Medford Library Parade Activities

54-60 E Main St.

Activities take place during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade OUTSIDE the front of the Main Library. Be parade ready – color a festive button and get a (temporary) tattoo!

12:00 PM Start

St. Patrick’s May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 2 Mile Run/Walk

Get your run in right before the Parade and enjoy 1 Beer at the Pubs of Patchogue! Redeemable with your bib.

First 400 Registrants Get a Tech Tee. Packet Pickup: Outdoors on Havens Ave or if inclement weather, indoors at 67 W Main St, Patchogue.

Patchogue Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The line of march will proceed from the East Main Street intersection of Route 112 and finish at the viewing stand on the corner of Havens Avenue and West Main Street.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Harbor Crab Celebration on Parade Day!

Enjoy a $5 Guinesss, $5 Corned Beef Sandwiches + Live DJ & Dancing! DJ Salty Jim will be providing the soundtrack to the occasion from 2:00-6:00pm. Don’t miss this fun time!

Babylon Village

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wantagh

Sun, Mar 19 1:00 pm

Wantagh 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island. The parade will feature pipebands, cars, floats, marchers, fire trucks, and police. There will also be a Block Party on Railroad Avenue following the parade.

Bayside

Sat Mar 25 2023 at 12:00 pm

2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The 2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be stepping off on Saturday March 25th at 1:00 p.m. the parade will be marching down Bell Blvd from 35th avenue to 42nd avenue.

Ronkonkoma

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:00pm

Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrate Irish Heritage as the Ronkonoma St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off on March 26. The parade will start on Hawkins Avenue at School Street, head South down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street.

Montauk

Sun Mar 26, 2023

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Edgemere Road , Montauk, NY, Long Island’s easternmost parade runs up Edgemere Road and turns on to Main Street, passing the reviewing stand on the green. It finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. Starting at 10 am on the green, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will be serving hot soup in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade souvenir mug. Montauk’s finest soups are

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Roni Jenkins, Emcee of the parade along with parade committee members, Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, and members of the Glen Cove City Council. (Photo by Gill Associates Photography)

Glen Cove Fire Department walking in the St. Patrick’s parade. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

Photos from 2022 St. Patrick’s Day parade

Firebird Pipers from Kellenberg Memorial High School performing at the parade. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

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SANTOS WATCH Crossing The Red/Blue Line

Bipartisan electeds increasingly turn from, or target, Rep. George Santos

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Public tension between Representative George Santos (NY-03) and fellow Republicans continues to heat up as spring slowly heads to Long Island.

Firstly, the House Ethics Committee announced in the beginning of March that it has opened a formal investigation into Rep. Santos, seeking to examine via investigative subcommittee whether Santos “engaged in unlawful activity” during his 2022 run for Congress.

As NPR reported, “The probe will also determine whether Santos violated federal conflict of interest laws and whether he “engaged in sexual misconduct” toward an individual who was seeking a job in the freshman congressman’s House office. Santos has denied that allegation.”

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The Ethics Committee noted in its statement that opening an investigation “does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.” On Twitter, a statement posted to Santos’ account said the congressman is “fully cooperating,” with “no further comment made at this time.”

Public displays of distancing have also increased from both local and national electeds, including Santos’ Republican peers.

On March 7, Representative Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) introduced a pair of bills, entitled the “No Fame for Fraud Resolution” and the “No Fortune for Fraud Act,” which seem to directly target Rep. Santos, whether it passes or simply

stands on record.

Fellow Republican Reps. Nick Lalota, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams co-sponsored the package of bills.

D’Esposito and colleagues said the bills would prevent members of Congress who violate certain election laws and other federal statutes from receiving compensation for ‘selling their story’ in the form of books, public appearances, and so on.

As Victor Nava reported for the New York Post, Rep. Lalota (NY-01) referenced Santos directly during a press conference: “He’s trying to use his new infamy to enrich himself, to further what he set out to do three years ago, to use his persona as a public figure to enrich himself.” Santos responded with criticism of his Nassau County neighbor, D’Esposito, in short order on Twitter.

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Helping Your Anxious Child

Clinicians have noticed a significant increase in referrals for children experiencing symptoms of anxiety, especially in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Schools had shut down for a lengthy period; kids were isolated at home and away from their friends; many families faced food insecurities and job loss; and family members and school staff were contracting the virus and dying.

Although we appear to have entered a less deadly phase in the pandemic, its psychological impacts are far from over. Understandably, parents want to know if their child’s feelings of anxiety will pass in time or if those feelings should be addressed by a mental health expert.

First, let’s start with some of the signs to look for to determine if your child is experiencing a level of anxiety that may best be managed with professional treatment.

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activities that they would normally engage in and enjoy.

2 Your child is experiencing headaches, stomachaches, sweating and/or heart racing, and it is not connected to any other illness.

aggressive and irritable without a reasonable explanation.

6. They are exhibiting increased problems with separating from you or require a great deal of reassurance that everything will be alright.

7. Lastly, they have become overly critical of themselves, worried about failing in school or reluctant to participate in an activity because they are afraid of not performing well or being negatively perceived by their peers. If these symptoms describe your child and interfere with their ability to perform in school, home or outside activities, it may be time to reach out to a mental health professional either at school or a mental health clinic to further explore the matter.

to cope with them.

2 Avoiding things that make us worry or frighten us does not teach us to cope; in fact, it actually makes symptoms worse. Therefore, learning to understand those feelings and what to do when anxieties arise is the best approach.

3. Parents should take a supportive, positive and realistic approach to children’s fears and worries. Dismissing their feelings or telling them to tough it out often makes things worse.

4. Parents can recognize their child’s feelings and help them to express those feelings by listening to their concerns.

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5 The most important thing is to show your child acceptance and love and, if necessary, secure the appropriate help to treat the problem.

Linda Thomas-Batson, LMSW, is a clinical social worker at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading children’s mental health organization. She has worked in the field of social work for more than 40 years, specializing in working with children who experience symptoms of ADHD, PTSD and trauma, with a focus in family therapy. To reach the Guidance Center, call 516-626-1971.

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. Your child is worrying a lot more than usual, and it is not warranted by any particular events in their lives at the present moment. Their feelings of worry do not go away after a reasonable amount of time, and they are preventing them from participating in

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. You may notice that all of a sudden, they are avoiding people, situations or places that they used to enjoy or other children would likely enjoy.

4. Their worrying has affected their ability to fall asleep, remain asleep through the night or sleep by themselves.

5 Their behavior has changed, and they have become more

Here are some things to consider when making the decision on whether or not to seek help, in addition to some steps you can take prior to seeking the help of a professional.

1. A qualified therapist will work with your child to help them manage anxiety symptoms and learn to function with those feelings. They will be taught to identify and understand their emotions and then learn strategies

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7: “After D’Esposito spearheaded a bill clearly aimed at Santos, designed to prevent members convicted of certain offenses from then profiting off their story in the form of book deals, paid speeches, or movie and TV contracts, the Long Islander pushed back on Twitter. “‘Coming from a man who lost his NYPD issued GUN while he was DJ’ing at a party!’ ... [Santos tweeted] before deleting his post. ‘You sir are the example of a bad

Beaver explained, “Santos appeared to be citing, in part, a New York Daily News report that found D’Esposito had been docked vacation days on two separate occasions, including once in 2015 for having his firearm stolen out of his vehicle and another time in 2007 after working as a DJ and serving alcohol ‘without authority or permission to do so.’ Santos in his tweet conflated the two.”

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This charming six bedroom center hall colonial is situated on 2.52 professional landscape acres with pool at 11 Laurel Ln. in the Locust Valley village of Matinecock. This newly renovated home sold on Jan. 10 for $2,750,000. Its sunlight filled living room with wood burning fireplace leads to a covered porch for entertaining. The eat-in-kitchen including custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and premium appliances opens to a bluestone patio. The elegant dining room and family room has a natural gas fireplace. The two-and-a-half car garage has an adjoining custom mudroom. Two powder rooms on the first floor complete this level. The second floor has a primary room with two walk-in closets and ensuite bath, four additional bedrooms, a laundry room and two bathrooms. The outdoor living space has open and covered terraces offering incredible privacy for the pool. This home is conveniently located near transportation, schools and shopping.

Watch Out For Whales In New York’s Waters

Humpback whales are the most common whale seen in New York’s waters. The Atlantic Ocean humpback whale population has been increasing in recent years and they were federally delisted as endangered in 2016. More whales have been observed overwintering in our nearshore waters, likely due to climate change, increased food abundance and water quality. Vessel strikes and gear entanglement are the most significant threats to whales along New York’s shores and were the cause of many of the recent whale death able to be identified to date. DEC, in cooperation with NOAA and its stranding response partners, strives to respond to all whale stranding and mortality events to collect data and biological samples from the animal. Completing a necropsy is a priority for each stranding to help determine cause of death. If you come across a stranded marine mammal in New York, remain a safe and legal distance from the animal and call the New York Stranding Hotline at 631369-9829 to report its location.

Reports of marine mammal and sea turtle

sightings from the public are crucial to helping the response team collect vital information about our local marine animal populations. Send your sightings of marine mammals and sea turtles to sightings@amseas.org. NOAA administers vessel speed reduction zones which include both mandatory (Seasonal Management Areas) and voluntary (Slow Zones) speed reduction areas for vessels to reduce the likelihood of deaths and injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with vessels. In the Seasonal Management Areas, all vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots to reduce the threat of vessel collisions. Slow Zones are triggered when three or more right whales are recorded in an area. In these areas, all vessels are encouraged to travel less than 10 knots.

In 2022, NOAA proposed regulations that would broaden the requirements of mandatory speed reduction zones to further protect North Atlantic whales. Slow Zones provide added protection to all whales and marine mammals.

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This fabulous Colonial home at 500 Chicken Valley Rd. the village of Matinecock sold on Dec. 20 for $2,500,000. It sits on eight bucolic acres overlooking a large serene pond with seasonal wildlife. The home has gracious entertaining rooms for easy indoor and outdoor access, lending to wonderful sunsets. The home, built in 1960, is on a full house generator. It is centrally located near schools and shopping. It has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has natural gas, forced air and central air conditioning. It has a two-car attached garage.

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How To Prepare Your Garden For Spring

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The cold winter months can seem to stretch on forever for those of us who love our lawns and gardens! Instead of staying shut indoors, why not make the most of your time and bundle up for some springtime lawn prep?

Some planning and work on the front end will help make your garden all the better and spring garden maintenance more manageable. Here is a short checklist of items to work on this winter.

Get Your Tools Ready

Winter is a great time to dust off your spring tools and arrange for any cleaning or repairs needed. It’s also the time to take stock of what might be missing from your shed that you’ll need come springtime. Think about items like your mower, garden spreader, blower, rakes, shovels, etc. There is nothing more frustrating than going to do yard work on a beautiful spring day only to realize that the tools and equipment you need either aren’t there or don’t work.

Clean Up Beds

Get the not-so-fun task of cleaning up the beds in your yard out of the way during winter so that in the springtime, you’ll be able to enjoy planting and seeing the

plants and flowers you cut back thrive with new growth.

Clip away anything that didn’t make it through the winter or needs pruning and think about making room for new plants and flowers. Think about adding fresh straw or mulch to beds if needed.

Create A Spring Planting Plan

If it’s just too cold and miserable to be outside but you still want to get a jump start on your spring garden, get your creative juices flowing and create a spring lawn and garden plan.

Think about what you’d like to grow, what grows best in shade versus sun and begin to map out where things will go in relation to what you already have growing. Taking time to draw up a plan will prove beneficial in the end as opposed to figuring things out as you go...things like timing and placement are important.

Select A Spring Fertilizer

Temperatures are finally starting to warm

up and the arrival of spring draws closer. As temperatures increase, soil temperatures also increase and this creates different conditions within the soil. Your garden will require certain nutrients at this time.

Pull Winter Weeds & Get Rid Of Pests

Garden weed control is much easier to tackle on the front end, so now is the time to get rid of those weeds that will hamper spring growth. It might seem like everything is either dormant or dead in the winter, but not those pesky weeds! They seem to hang on no matter what.

Go ahead and rid your lawn and beds of weeds so that you will have healthy soil to plant your spring plants and flowers in the spring. Be sure to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent spring and summer weeds.

Pests are another issue that will quickly get out of control come springtime, so consider pre-treating your garden with a broad-spectrum insecticide to make sure that grub worms in your garden don’t move in. Want to learn more about achieving a great lawn? Visit www.sodsolutions.com to check out more Sod University tips.

—Katie Jacobs writes for Sod Solutions.

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Shore window treatment expert shares what’s trending

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Far from the miles of dark heavy fabric and ornate cornices and double row curtain rods of the olden days, today’s homeowners are flocking to lighter and airy window treatment designs.

“People are going for simplicity, the cleanest, most simple look and they are doing that in a variety of ways from Roman shades with a crisp bottom or a clean roller shade and no valance,” said Graham Byers, president and window treatment expert for Gotcha Covered North Shore. “They are looking for subtle textures rather than bold patterns, seeking out fabrics for a cellular, roller or wood shades that have a wonderful texture in them, but that offers variations in color and density. It’s not loud or drawing attention to itself and it creates a luxurious feel without having it go overboard.”

Byers said the trends in window treatment choices are consistent with broader interior design trends as well.

“I don’t see homeowners going toward strong colors, in line with bold color trends that get talked about,” he said. “Homeowners want something that they’re going to like this year, as much as they’re going to like it in five years.”

Re-doing major decor elements, like furniture, window treatments and

flooring, too frequently is not popular.

“People are choosing neutrals and subtler tones, even in reds and blues, but that are more muted,” Byers said. “You want to bring color into your room, but not so much that you are like, ‘Wow, this is great, but now I have to change it next week,’ it has to be something you can live with.”

Of all window treatment options, Byers said shades are the most popular choice for decorating.

“I’ve got a lot of clients who have got elaborate top treatments, valances, swags and cascades of fabrics; it’s just really heavy stuff,” he said. “They are choosing shades because they fit the window frame; they are not these big, huge pieces of fabric that cover so much more than the window; shades are light and airy.

He said the most popular choice is a single roller shade, minus the valance across the top. The roller shade is a low-maintenance choice because when it’s up, it is out of sight and when it’s down it is just a piece of hanging fabric.

“It barely attracts dust and dirt and now

a lot of the new materials have a coating on the fabrics that repel dust,” Byers said. “They are much easier to clean and maintain.”

Long gone are the days of formal drapery, although Byers said he does still get occasional requests for drapery; if that is what the customer wants, that is what he is prepared to deliver.

“It is almost like window treatments are taking a step back so that other things in the room can shine,” he said.

The typical timeframe from consultation to installation is approximately four to six weeks.

Byers, who has been in the window treatment business for two years, said that post-pandemic production and manufacturing has nearly returned to normal, but there are times when a single component is not available and can delay the process significantly.

If you are planning a renovation project or making major changes to your windows, it is best to schedule the window treatments consultation for after the new windows are in place.

“Window treatments are custom to an eighth of an inch (shutters are custom to a 16th of an inch), so it’s really precise,” he said. “I have been in a lot of houses where homeowners have ordered something

themselves from somewhere online and they do their own measurements. They have these huge gaps on the sides that just don’t fit the way they’re supposed to.”

He said they might have measured correctly, but they do not have the expertise of how the fabric falls or where the gaps in coverage will be.

“Maybe they did not know that this kind of shade has a deduction of two inches, or the fabric is an inch, and a half less,” he added.

If you want new window treatments, you want to do it after you put new windows in because inevitably, the size of the window might change by a half of an inch or the molding ends up being narrower.

“I always wanted to start my own business,” Byers said. “It was the right thing for me at just the right time.”

He works closely with his wife, who is an interior designer. The duo often collaborates on design projects.

“When I am working with any designer, I let them lead with the fabric,” he said. “I bring the vision to life.”

Ready to get started? Visit www. gotchacovered.com/north-shore or call 516-701-0141 to find inspiration and to book a consultation.

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1Arranging Things by Colin King

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McAlpine by Bobby McAlpine

New York–based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings—composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. The go-to stylist for many of the world’s leading brands and publications, King is a regular contributor to Architectural Digest, T, Ark, and Rum magazines. He collaborates regularly with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate & Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild and has his own celebrated product lines with Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works. 2

Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier

Erin Napier, designer, host of HGTV’s Home Town, and author of Make Something Good Today, returns with a gorgeously illustrated and one-of-a-kind celebration of the homes we live in and love. Our homes are more than an assemblage of bricks and glass, wood and nails. They are the keepers of our childhood memories, our milestones, and heartaches. They evolve as we do. As a family grows and eventually retracts, a home can change hands and begin again. We are the chapters in the book of a house. They carry on after we are gone, setting the stage for another story, a new life, new memories.

The work of renowned firm McALPINE has always communicated the power of romanticism, speaking directly to the heart through the beauty and poetry of the home. Tapping diverse influences, the residences draw from architectural languages ranging from Elizabethan and Dutch to colonial Caribbean and agrarian American. The book opens with Bobby McAlpine’s own newly designed house, featuring exquisite spaces that are modern in expression but classical in order and balance. Other projects include a white-on-white neoclassical pavilion-bythe-sea in the Bahamas; a masonry dwelling in the rolling hills of Virginia; a quintessential American country house in Tennessee that combines the familiarity of a farmhouse with crisp minimalism; and an exuberant house sited on the edge of a pastoral golf course in Alabama. Freely choosing from architecture’s treasury, the assembly of houses is familiar, bold, and surprising, all at the same time—reflecting the complexity of the human experience. 4

Sacred Spaces by Carley Summers

Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in. Sacred Spaces takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside fourteen homes, from North Carolina and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as Summers uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one: a mother who uses her kitchen to heal her son with food, a woman who found her sanctuary after overcoming childhood abuse, and more. She even offers a tour of her mother’s home and her own.

Nine Must-Have Tools For Your Tool Box

A well-stocked tool box is necessary for homeowners and renters to do basic home repairs and simple DIY projects. From hanging pictures to assembling furniture, a good set of tools lets you take on all types of projects instead of calling somebody else to get the job done.

Tape Measure

The golden rule of DIY is to measure twice and cut once. You need a tape measure to do this. A 12-foot tape measure is long enough for most homeowners’ needs. It’s also small enough to fit in a drawer or tool box and won’t break your budget.

Unless you are building a shed or tackling a larger DIY project, avoid the contractor-grade 25-foot tape measures which are heavy and expensive.

Ball Peen Hammer

A traditional claw hammer is a must for construction, but an 8-ounce ball peen hammer is better for DIYers for tapping picture hangers into walls or making light-duty repairs.

A ball peen hammer is lightweight, takes up less space in a tool box, and has no sharp claw to navigate around, making it a better choice for general household use.

Screwdrivers

A good set of screwdrivers can help with a range of home improvement tasks

from installing overhead lights to changing cabinet pulls. You need at least three different sizes of flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers to cover most jobs.

A multi-bit screwdriver has interchangeable screwdriver heads and will take up less room in your tool box, but it’s easy to misplace one of those bits. If you’ve got more space, buy a screwdriver set. A good set of screwdrivers could last you the rest of your life.

Adjustable Wrench

A pair of high-quality adjustable wrenches can take the place of multiple wrench sets. An 8-inch wrench hits the sweet spot for most projects, but if you plan on doing light plumbing or other heavier home repairs consider buying a full set of standard and metric wrenches.

Utility Knife

A utility knife or box cutter is the most used item in your tool box. Utility knives are indispensable for opening packages as well as any household task that requires cutting, scraping and scoring. Keep one in your tool

box, but keep a second one in your kitchen drawer or somewhere else for easy access. A folding pocket knife can do the same tasks, but if you want to keep your blade sharp opt for a utility knife that uses replaceable blades.

Torpedo Level

You need a sturdy, 9-inch torpedo level for hanging shelves, mirrors or televisions straight. Hang them with no level, and they’ll end up crooked. Look for a level with a bubble that is easy to see and can take both horizontal and vertical measurements. It’s also good to have a level with built-in magnets which can help you go hands-free and make small adjustments to a metal surface.

Hex Keys

Hex keys are also known as allen wrenches or allen keys. Hex keys can be used to tighten bike seat posts and assemble flat pack furniture. Sometimes products include hex keys with the instructions but having your own set with longer handles will make the job much easier. A full set of allen wrenches in standard and metric sizes will get more use around your home than you realize.

Socket Wrench Set

If you plan to do any mechanical or auto repair, you will need a good socket wrench set. Choose one with a 3/8” drive to cover most uses and sockets in standard and metric sizes.

Unless you are a mechanic, you don’t need those giant sets with 50 or more sockets. You’ll be fine with a socket set half that size.

Personal Protection Equipment

Personal protection equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, work gloves and hearing protection. Keep these items in your tool box so you have no excuse not to use them. Use safety glasses any time you are striking or grinding something, as well as during yard work or working on something overhead that might cause dust or debris to fall.

Work gloves prevent splinters and protect your hands from minor nicks and scratches. Leather work gloves are the most durable and are ideal for gardening and heavy-duty applications. Nitrile work gloves allow for the most feel and will keep your hands dry and clean. But a good multipurpose work glove can cover almost every job.

Use hearing protection around loud equipment such as lawn mowers or heavy machinery. Earmuffs offer the most protection, but ear plugs are smaller and easier to carry. Still need more information on what tools to get? Visit www.lowes.com to watch the DIY Basics video series and view tool buying guides to help you find the right tools for your project.

—Reprinted courtesy of Lowe’s

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Home design on a budget

Are you bored looking at the same old decor around your house? Maybe it’s time for a change. If a slim budget is holding you back from updating your space, here are six ideas to help refresh your home that will cost about $100 or less.

Wallpaper a Nook

For a big impact at a low cost, wallpaper a reading nook, an alcove or a study space. Today’s fantastic wallpapers range from retro florals to zingy geometrics, and at less than $15 a roll in the discount bins at your favorite home store, it’s a statement you can afford to make.

Create a Sticker Backsplash

If tile is too expensive, consider a backsplash made of peel and stick, waterproof stickers. Just peel and apply them to a clear, flat surface. At a cost of $30 or less for 16 stickers, you can bring a whole new look to your kitchen.

Highlight Your Front Door

Choose a stand-out paint color that says ‘Welcome.’ Add a jazzy new house number, a cool door mat and, if the budget will allow it, a bright new door knocker.

Install Crown Molding

Add elegance to a living or dining room with do-it-yourself crown molding. Depending on the size of your room, you can find peel and stick kits, including pre-cut corner pieces, beginning at around $100. Solid wood molding costs up to $4 a foot, but since it’s hard to see at least eight feet above your head, you can opt for a vinyl look-alike for less.

Plant a Window Box

Up your home’s curb appeal with a cheerful window box or two, featuring foliage and flowers that complement the home’s exterior. The boxes are available at most home stores all year long for less than $100 each.

Hang a Gallery Wall

Make your house feel more like home with a gallery wall displaying treasured framed photos, your favorite artwork and even some of your kids’ fabulous artwork and/or posters. A failsafe way to do this is to create paper cut-outs of each framed piece and arrange them on the floor to your satisfaction first, before you start banging nails into the wall. Visit www.onekeymls.com for more home tips, real estate advice and market statistics.

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Sticker backsplashes are easy to install. Window planters add curb appeal.

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Formed in London, and currently opening for Flogging Molly and AntiFlag on their current tour. Their fast paced folk influenced tunes will have any packed barroom hoisting their beer and shouting along to every song.

Flogging Molly, formed in Los Angeles by native Irishman Dave King in the mid 1990s, took its name from an Irish pub called Molly Malone’s, where they spent their early days as the house band. Front man King, with his distinct Brogue and acoustic guitar, continued to add members to the band from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Many of the current band members are a diverse group of musicians King met at Molly Malone’s and asked to join the band, each member adding diversity and nuance to their complex sound. The current lineup is founder and vocalist / guitarist Dave King; King’s wife, Bridget Regan, on violin, tin whistle and vocals; Dennis Casey on guitar and vocals; Matt Hensley on accordion and concertina; Nathan Maxwell on bass and vocals; Spencer Swain on mandolin and banjo and Mike Alonso on drums.

As the band grew, so did their following. Known for their rigorous touring schedule, the band spends months on the road every year playing to packed venues of all sizes, performing at music festivals and headlining one of the most unique cruises imaginable.

Style of music

The band recently took the stage with their unique assortment of instruments at Huntington’s Paramount Theater. The result was raucous punk rock verve, blended seamlessly with Celtic melodies and a sea of undulating bodies, electrified by the energy that Flogging Molly brings to every show. The attendees ranged from school age kids to seniors, the result of having drawn fans with their eclectic sound and energy for approximately 25 years.

While many bands may fit neatly into

a particular genre, a band as diverse as Flogging Molly can be more difficult to classify, but it is often referred to as Celtic punk. Longtime Flogging Molly guitarist and former Long Islander Dennis Casey put it this way:

“It’s kind of hard to do in a tagline because we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure as well as the instrumentation. He writes a lot about Ireland. And so I would say that’s a pretty good summation of what we are”.

Spend some time listening to the bands seven studio albums, and the band’s range immediately becomes apparent. From the slower more acoustic folk songs such as “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” to the strident electrified “Seven Deadly Sins” to “Whats Left Of The Flag” where King’s mournful lyrics and solemn acoustic accompaniment are set ablaze with a strum of Caseys overdriven guitar, Flogging Molly maintains a continuous musical thread through a diverse palette of songs.

Touring

Spending a lot of time on the road is a large part of what Flogging Molly has been known for. Over the years they’ve been all over North America and Europe and have toured in Japan. Casey had this to say about touring in Japan: “I remember we played Japan and the first time we went there... It’s such a completely different vibe. And

Flogging Molly made an appearance at The Paramount in Huntington.

I’ve been very fortunate to be able to do that.” He added “playing that far (away) and then having people know your music it was just kind of mind boggling. It blew me away, wow, our music is resonating halfway around the world.”

Pandemic

For a group of musicians who spend so much of their lives traveling and interacting with large groups of people, the recent pandemic had an enormous impact on the band. Casey put it this way: “in the beginning, there is this chaos, like What the hell’s happening? We were on tour and we went into California and, we saw it coming and then, everything shut down and so there was this state of fear, and the unknown, everybody staying home and realizing I may never do this again. What I do for a living is very people oriented, people in large groups.” As a father of four Casey was also quick to point out the silver lining: being able to spend time with his family. “The pandemic was a blessing and a curse for our band, because in the more than 25 years that we’ve been doing this, we never got to spend a lot of time with our families, and this is just the way I looked at it. We all did. I got four kids. I was gone most of their lives, to be able to stay home that long was what’s so beautiful for me.”

In addition to the time spent with family, members of the band also extended a life line of sorts. King and Regan streamed songs from in front of the fireplace of their home in

Fontaines D.C.

This Dublin, Ireland band started in 2017. Their lyrics alone are well worth a glance, but coupled with their incredibly catchy post-punk style melodies, they will likely become a favorite of anyone who listens.

Idles

Hailing from Bristol, England, Idles are intense and driven. With their raw, often frenzied lyrics, propelled forward by breakneck rhythms, Idles are a force of nature. Amidst the chaos of each song, however, they manage to maintain a cadence that draws you along as only a great band can do.

Ireland, and Casey posted a series of guitar lessons on the band’s YouTube channel. Whether they were aware of it or not, they provided a much welcomed continuity at a time of uncertainty for many fans of live music.

Salty Dog

With the lockdowns and restrictions behind us, hopefully for good, one of the most unique aspects of their touring is back up and running. Salty Dog Cruises is a multiday Caribbean cruise started by Flogging Molly nearly 10 years ago. The cruise features multiple bands, tattooing, a half pipe, even music lessons with Flogging Molly. Casey put it this way: “I was really skeptical in the beginning when the idea came up. I remember I got on the boat and the first two people I met were from Belgium and I was like …this could be pretty good. It’s just it’s a big party. There’s the vibe that people are just there to have a great time.” If there’s one down side to Salty Dog cruises, it’s that those considering booking a ticket don’t have much time to ponder the decision. The cruise usually sells out within weeks.

Flogging Molly’s latest album Anthem was released this past September. For more information, see www.floggingmolly.com.

(Photo courtesy Katie Hovland)

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...we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure.’’

—Dennis Casey

NO TO CASINO AT COLISEUM SITE!

The proposed construction of a casino at the site of Nassau Veterans Coliseum in the predominantly Black and Brown community of Uniondale, New York, would be a destructive decision that could negatively impact neighboring Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and

BRACING FOR IMPACT

The news that local leaders in Garden City voted to officially stand against the proposed Nassau County casino floated by Las Vegas Sands Corporation is music to the ears to those of us who have been saying NO all along. This is the third attempt by developers to bring a casino to this part of the county and although the pushbacks by community members have been sustained and tremendous, developers keep coming with different versions of the same thing.

Although the action by Garden City leaders is encouraging, the final decision rests with the county Legislature, and if we are to take a cue from Legislator Siela Bynoe’s (D- Westbury) letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Las

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. Casinos have long-term colleagues such as gambling addiction, crime, and prostitution, that are not in the best interest of the residents of Nassau County, the students at Hofstra University, and Nassau Community College. As well as the struggling cancer

Vegas Sands Corp., published in the Nassau Illustrated News, the decision could go either way based on his response. Bynoe posed the following pointed questions to the CEO:

“Provide my office with data specifically outlining the number and nature of employment that were created in similarly positioned host communities; the salary and benefits associated with each; professional development and advancement opportunities that are offered to recruits; the average duration of employment in each of these specific job titles; and the number of union employment opportunities that were created through these endeavors; identify local hiring plans that were implemented; the extent to which

patients at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. This effort could rob, rape, and ruin the lives of many broken, battered, and bruised Nassau County residents, students from home and abroad, and cancer patients, fighting the forward fight to survive.

Efforts to weaken the Black and

these goals were achieved; steps that were taken by your organization to achieve those targets.”

Bynoe asked other questions similarly along the lines of employment and employment opportunities, including opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and disadvantaged business enterprises. (DBE)

I will not be surprised if this is the way most politicians will decide to go: seek assurance for jobs and employment opportunities from these business people, especially since urban casinos are on the rise in the northeast. According to the data, three major urban cities – New York (NYC), Philadelphia and Baltimore/ Washington, D.C., collectively

Brown vote through redistricting in America’s largest township, the Town of Hempstead, and one of America’s richest counties, Nassau County, literally adds insult to injury. The corrupt trinity of environmental racism, classism, and sexism, baptized in pure greed, wants possession of the very soul of

opened seven casinos from 2004 to 2012. The promise of jobs and employment opportunities seems to be the lure, but critics and opposers argue that there is a symbiotic relationship between casinos and local neighboring communities that could potentially increase problem gambling and have severe economic consequences such as economic distress, homelessness, mental disorders, and domestic violence. Detractors also make the association between the proliferation of undesirable businesses such as pawn shops, pay day loans, and check cashing stores- not exactly what some see as economic development. I will also not be surprised if Legislator Bynoe receives glowing reports to her many questions

our beloved township and county. The concerned residents of the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County must stand up, speak up, and seriously fight the forward fight for our future and survival.

Pastor Arthur L. Mackey Jr., Senior Pastor, Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cathedral

which will help her to make a decision, especially since they are in a business in which the “house” never loses. They might even throw in a few “sweeteners” as sales people often do with hard to sell products. I am under no illusion that this fight will result in the same outcome as the previous two, since there are so many heavy hitters involved; the public relations officer is former governor David Patterson, County Executive Bruce Blakeman is a major backer and chief cheerleader and I believe so is Governor Kathy Hochul. It might be akin to a David vs Goliath battle, but like David, we are not deterred and are bracing for impact but prepared for a soft landing.

Chester McGibbon, Westbury

New York State’s Schools For The Disabled Urge Governor Hochul To Reinstate Funding

The 4201Schools Association, which represents 11 schools serving children who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled, announced that a letter was delivered to Governor Hochul requesting that $2 million be reinstated in her Executive Budget before the 30-day amendment deadline on March 1.

The Association’s 11 member schools, which are located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, support nearly 1,400 students across the state. All of the schools rely on the state’s investment in growth to meet the increasing needs of the student population served and to retain specially trained and qualified teachers, clinicians, and other staff.

“Our schools were extremely disappointed that Governor Hochul has proposed a massive funding increase to public

school districts while reducing our operational budget by $2 million. Our children deserve every opportunity available to students attending public schools. We’re urging the Governor to reconsider her proposal during the 30-day amendment period, and make our schools whole,” said Dr. Bernadette Kappen, chair of the 4201 Schools Association and executive director of The New York Institute for Special Education.

The 4201 Schools Association represents 11 schools located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The schools support nearly 1,400 students who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled from across New York State, and are nationally recognized for their expertise and achievement.

—Submitted by the 4201 Schools of New York State

EPA AWARDS GRANT TO CUNY JAMAICA FOR POLLUTION STUDY

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21,410,211 in grant funding to 16 institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. EPA Region 2 has three organizations slated to receive $4 million in grant funding from this total.

The environmental and health effects of climate change are far reaching. Some communities are more vulnerable because they already face greater exposure to pollutants and lack the resources to respond to and cope with environmental stressors. These communities may be more likely to suffer sustained or even permanent damage from the impacts of climate change, further worsening health disparities. Additionally, children, older adults, and people with disabilities or pre-existing health conditions may be more susceptible.

These grants will support research projects that will use community-based participatory research approaches that aim to empower the partnering underserved communities with science-based resilience-building solutions to protect their most vulnerable residents. The grants are provided as part of the EPA’s Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions funding opportunity. The following institution in New York is receiving an award:

City University of New York – York College, Jamaica, New York, Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY: A CommunityBased Project

City University of New York is receiving an award $1,344,622 for Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate

Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY under a Community-Based Project.

CUNY works with underserved communities in Southeast Queens near multiple solid waste treatment and transport facilities. Employing community-participatory research to empower the communities with information that can be used to inform state/local decision makers and city planners for mitigative actions. Poor air quality, whether outdoors or indoors, can negatively affect the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Outdoor ground-level ozone and particle pollution can have a range of adverse effects on human health. Current levels of ground-level ozone have been estimated to be responsible for tens of thousands of hospital and emergency room visits, millions of cases of acute respiratory symptoms and school absences, and thousands of premature deaths each year in the United States.

—Submitted by The EPA

Leaving Has Consequences

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

The year 2022 was not a good one for New York State. For decades, losing residents has been a problem in the Empire State. Last year was no different.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), up to 300,000 people left New York state in 2022. The whys of people leaving continues to perplex local leaders. The old bugbears of real estate prices and where new jobs are now located are always mentioned, but there may be other factors.

All this is part of a nationwide trend, also in the works for several decades. In 2022, California, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, lost 350,000 residents, followed by Illinois (140,000), New Jersey (64,231), Massachusetts (57,292), and Pennsylvania (39,957).

The states that attracted the newest residents in 2022 were Florida (444,484) Texas (470,708), North Carolina (99,796), South Carolina (84,030), Tennessee (81,646), and Georgia (81,406).

Real estate prices, property taxes, jobs, traffic, crime, and the fiscal condition of Sun Belt states vs. those in the Northeast and the West Coast. What specifically are the differences?

Comparing Florida to New York, the average house in New York was constructed in 1957. In Florida, the median date is 1987. Up to 18 percent of all units in Florida sell for less than $100,000. In New York, that number is 5.3 percent. Real estate in the $100,000 to $199,000 price range is even in both states, 23 percent each. After that, the gap increases. Houses in the $200,000 to $299,000 range total 23 percent of all units

in Florida, but only 14 percent in New York. In the $300,000 to $399,000 range, the number is 17 percent for Florida, but only 13 percent for New York. The Empire State does do well in high-end housing. Real estate in the $400,000 to $499,000 range accounts for 13 percent of sales in New York, but only 8 percent in Florida. Homes in the $500,000 and higher range make up 32 percent of all sales in New York, but just 12 percent the Sunshine State.

New Yorkers know about property taxes. There is also the income tax. New Yorkers’ earnings are taxed at 8.82 percent. In New Jersey, the number is 10.75 percent. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee have no state income taxes.

Traffic congestion is also more severe in states losing population. According to a study by U.S. News and World Report, the most congested cities in the country with the worst commutes are Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. And then there is the ongoing crime problem.

By 2014, Florida had more residents than New York. That’s not all. Joey Politano, an economics writer with Apricitas Economics, has discovered that there are now more jobs in

Florida than in the Empire State.

Lack of income taxes hasn’t hurt such states as Florida, Texas, and Tennessee to increase gross income. Last year, Florida gained $23.7 billion in gross income, Texas $6.3 billion and Tennessee $2.6 billion. This allows for more expenditures for schools, roads, prisons, pay increases for state employees, plus room to reduce property taxes even further.

The population shifts have not yet amounted to a seismic change in American politics. The blue states still have more people than the reds. Such changes are possible. Since 1980, New York has lost eight congressional seats, while Florida has gained nine. In the last census, California, for the first time ever, lost a congressional seat. The exodus from blue states to red ones may, in time, peak and then level off. But if trends continue for the rest of the decade, Texas, after the 2030 census, could gain four congressional seats, Florida three, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Idaho, Arizona and Utah one each. The losers will continue to be California, New York, Illinois, and Michigan.

It’s not that New York hasn’t tried to stem the exodus. When he was governor, Andrew Cuomo proposed capping property tax increases at 2 percent for all counties outside New York City. That has worked insofar that neither Nassau nor Suffolk counties lost congressional seats in the last census.

The rest of the state has not been so fortunate. In 1950, New York stood at a zenith as the nation’s--and the world’s--leading political entity. It had 45 congressional seats. Today, New York sends 27 members to Congress. If Florida was a purple state, that might not matter. But if the Sunshine State stays red, that would have real political consequences. The red states, starting in the next decade, could elect presidents without any help from states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, not to mention coastal America.

TODAY, YOU CAN PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE OF A HUNGRY CHILD.

More than 67,000 children in Nassau and Su olk counties worry about where their next meal is coming from.

In 2022, we served more than 196,000 meals to children through our programs, but we must do better.

Kids Cafe, Pack It Up For Kids, Summer Food Service, and Aspara’Gus’ Breakfast Food Truck provide free and nutritious meals and snacks to children in need after school, on weekends and during the summer.

Lou Reed’s faith in New York

Native Plant Bank Looking For Gardening Items

Long Island Native Plant Initiative

(LINPI)is seeking the following items ahead of the spring planting season:

• Black spray paint (matte/flat/glossy, any kind)

• Wallpaper paint brush/ various paint brushes

• Dustpan and brush set

• Storage bins

• Electric pencil sharpener

• Refrigerator/walk in fridge/cooler

• Tall artist stool

• Sewing machine

• Seed cleaning screens/mesh

• Wood for frame making

• Stair tread

LINPI is located at The Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY. Use the entrance at Brentwood Rd and 5th Ave. Once on the property, bear left past the gymnasium at the stop sign. Proceed to the parking lot. Please park in the parking lot across from the playground and field. Walk across the field to the greenhouse. If you are handicapped, make a left turn onto the dirt road (past the playground), and turn left again at the painted RV and picnic tables. Any questions on directions, call (631)260-1513. Email info@linpi.org for more information.

The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) is an all-volunteer cooperative effort of over 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, nursery professionals, and citizens.

The mission of this organization is to protect the genetic integrity and heritage of Long Island native plant populations and thus biodiversity from a landscape to genetic level, by establishing commercial sources of genetically appropriate local (ecotypic) plant materials for use in nursery, landscaping, and habitat restoration activities.

—Submitted by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative

My Irish Rose

In the corner of the pub, I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

She said oh Jimmy please don’t go - you know I love you so I kissed her lips and held her tight she was my Irish rose then packed my bags with hopes and dreams and off to old New York and left her waving on the pier my rose of County Cork I said someday I would return and marry you, my lass but days and weeks turned into months as years went by so fast

In the corner of the pub I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

I thought someday I would return with pockets full of gold but time has not been good to me I’m a penny short of poor it took me years to find my way back to County Cork to try and find my Irish lass but she had died the year before and on her stone the words they read - Jimmy boy I loved ya so I placed a flower on her grave - god bless my Irish Rose

—Submitted by Vincent J. Kelly

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MARCH 18

APRIL 1

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APR 15 Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adrian Belew, Scrote & more

MAY 10 Matt Fraser

MAY 11 Theo Von

MAY 12 Kool & The Gang with The Spinners and Average White Band

MAY 13 Chris Janson

MAY 14 The Temptations & The Four Tops

MAY 18 Cheap Trick

MAY 21 The Marshall Tucker Band

JUN 3 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

APRIL 22

JUN 10 Happy Together Tour

JUN 23 Chicago

JUN 24 Les Claypool Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

JUN 25 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

JUL 18 Belinda Carlisle

JUL 22 Johnny Mathis

AUG 5 Air Supply

SEP 9 Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

OCT 1 The Price is Right

DEC 12 An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

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WORD FIND

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Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). What’s relaxing for you would be stressful for someone else. Doing the thing that soothes you shouldn’t be expensive on any level. If it costs you money or emotional labor, perhaps there’s another way? Get your self-soothing in this week, and don’t feel like you need to pay someone else for it. is is doable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will retell your life events, giving the picture a beautiful frame. Maybe the framing can’t make the art better, and maybe it can. It will de nitely help you focus better on what’s in front of you, see the beauty in it and understand how this glimpse is important to the whole room.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When people go through the motions and act right but the feeling isn’t there, you can tell. It bothers you. You want something genuine, and you should absolutely hold out for it because it will come to you. Keep the standard in mind as you go about your week. You will get what you seek and what you expect.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s all falling into place, each element dropping in a line before you, all within your reach, and there is nothing to worry about. A note: Intimacy is people being able to reciprocally share vulnerabilities with people who accept those weaknesses. If only the powerful parts are shared, it is impossible to be truly connected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e evolution of you is sometimes a natural progression and other times requires conscious thought and experimentation. is week, you’ll be choosing which way you want to grow. You can a ord to be daring. When it works out, you’ll sail. When it doesn’t, you’ll try the next thing and the next until you sail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People sometimes ask questions as a means of control. You’ll love the conversation partner who asks out of sheer curiosity. You’ll have splendid exchanges. Moments of delight are in order.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your kindness radiates and emboldens you to new heights of originality. You’ll fascinate, draw a crowd, sell to them and fund an enterprise you believe wholeheartedly in. How satisfying to know you’re making the kind of di erence the world really needs now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know who you are, you accept your traits and learn to highlight them, or work around them. Every personality trait has within it the potential to be a worst or best quality and will be both, depending on when you look. ere is a mystery in every area of life. Impressive transformations will occur right before your eyes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Accept someone’s idea for you. Your ability to prioritize and categorize will help you get to a bigger prize. You are capable of successfully making commitments you have never made before. So don’t be scared o by a prospect because it’s new. Say yes and get the experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ten years ago, you did things di erently because it was a di erent you. To take advantage of a brief window of opportunity, you’ll have to move before you are ready and act before you are sure. Change is inevitable and never stops. You know what you’re doing. It’s going to work. is is the part where you just have to believe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You express yourself in exciting ways. Only you’ve been behaving like this for so long that the way you talk, walk, dress and emote just seems very ordinary to you. You’ll gather fans and admirers. Life brings opportunities to exert yourself and learn to grow to be the person you want to be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are creative, and a vast network of loved ones, friends and acquaintances will nd interesting ways to support you. You’ll come to appreciate yourself through the eyes of others. Money will be easier to come by. You’ll make a mag

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Make a wish, and make it all about you. Your most sel sh birthday wish will come true immediately, and your least sel sh one will come true over time. You’ll get the help you need to close a gap and cross a bridge. A family project will be a win on many levels. More highlights: Your knack for debate gets you into a sweet deal. New people and places are in store. Your work takes on di erent meaning as the future opens options you hadn’t considered.

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Perfect defense

By Steve Becker

bid — declarer would have had clear sailing via a straight crossruff, losing two club tricks at the end.

As it was, the opening diamond lead made it impossible for South to ruff two hearts in dummy, so he had to seek an alternative route to 11 tricks. He won the first diamond in his hand and immediately led the jack of clubs, losing the finesse to East’s queen.

East recognized that if he returned a second diamond, he could prevent declarer from ruffing any hearts in dummy, but he was concerned with an even more imminent threat — dummy’s clubs. If declarer established that suit while the ace of spades remained as an entry to dummy, he could eventually discard his losing hearts on the good clubs.

Opening lead — two of diamonds.

This deal features picture-perfect defense by East-West, who collaborated beautifully to defeat a seemingly unassailable five-diamond contract.

North-South would have been much better off in three notrump, where nine top tricks were available, but they reached the diamond game as shown. West got the defense off to a good start by leading a trump. Had West instead led a spade — the suit his partner had

East therefore set his sights on dislodging dummy’s ace of spades before declarer could draw trump and establish the clubs. And to make sure that nothing went awry, East returned the spade king!

This proved to be just what the doctor ordered. No matter what declarer did from this point on, he could not avoid losing two more tricks, and he finished down one.

Note that if East had returned any card other than the king of spades at trick three, South would have had no trouble making the contract.

Tomorrow: Defusing a threat.

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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, 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 judgment 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

3-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#238910-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20052 ASSET BACKED NOTES, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOSEPH IADEVAIA JR, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 7, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 116 Page Ln, Westbury, NY 11590.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 45, Block 460 and Lot 13.

Approximate amount of judgment $376,758.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008848/2015.

Michael Annibale, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville,

NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Stewart Manor will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, New York 11530, or at some other location to be hereafter designated the Board of Trustees, in order to receive public comment upon the following: The Special Use Permit Application of applicants Nanna and Achaman Osertutu, 84 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11226 regarding the property located at 660 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, located within the boundaries of the Incorporated Village of Stewart Manor. The applicants are proposing to purchase this former dentist office property and then expand the existing 1 story building from 723 sf to 1,513 sf for the use as a medical office and increase the parking area on this irregular shaped lot. The former dentist office building was nonconforming and the parcel was considered to be in the Business Zone.

As per Section 200-59 C. of the Code of the Village of Stewart Manor: “whenever a legal nonconforming use shall have been abandoned for a term of months, the land, building or structure shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use unless a special permit be issued the Board of Trustees”. In addition, as per Section 200-23 B. (2), “In the Business District, a building may be erected, altered or used for any purpose set forth in this subsection but only when authorized the Board of Trustees as a special use after a public hearing: (2) Medical office”.

The Village of Stewart Manor does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Rosemarie A. Biehayn has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Revenue Sharing regulations. At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon the Board of Trustees. At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of

Board of

LEGAL NOTICES

MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

110 LIBERTY LENDER LLC, Plaintiff -against- 110 LIBERTY MINEOLA LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 14, 2022, I, 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 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 27th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Liberty Avenue, distant 65 feet easterly from the corner formed the intersection of the northerly side of Liberty Avenue and the easterly side of Hudson Avenue; being a plot 100 feet 120 feet 100 feet 120 feet. Section: 9 Block: 477

Lot(s): 36, 37-41

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 110 LIBERTY AVENUE, MINEOLA, NY

Approximate amount of lien $1,709,360.65 plus interest costs.

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

Index Number 601701/2022.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, ESQ., Referee KRISS FEUERSTEIN LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017

3-15-8-1; 2-22-2023-4T#238891-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 54 Cochran LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/13/23. Office 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.

3-29-22-15-8-1; 2-22-20236T-#238894-NIN/MA

the

Trustees

of the Incorporated Village of Stewart Manor

Rosemarie A. Biehayn, illage Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: March 15, 2023

3-15-2023-1T-#239765-NIN/

CITY

TATE CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 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 being in the Incorporated 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 provisions of filed Judgment Index 609116/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 190599-1

3-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#239010-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian Davis, 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 26, 2023 75008

3-15-8-1;2-22-2023-4T#238736-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 445 HERRICKS ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

Section: 9, Block: 572, Lot: 6 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 604315/2022

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 MANAGEMENT SERIES TRUST

“JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being 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, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: January 25, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 3-15-8-1; 2-22-2023-4T#238920-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU LPP MORTGAGE LTD., Plaintiff - against - JOSEPH J. HICKEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTE OF THE ESTATE OF SUSANNE HICKEY A/K/A SUSANNE M. HICKEY, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2016-1, Plaintiff, vs. BEST HAND REAL ES-

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2001-7, Plaintiff AGAINST Giuliano Botticelli, as Executor to the Estate of Pierina D’Arduini; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 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 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 Block 228 Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment $209,673.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 604690/2019. The auction will be conducted

Plaintiff, vs. CAROL CANNER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VITO G. CUTRONE; GENE CUTRONE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VITO G. CUTRONE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF VITO G. CUTRONE, 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; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; EDWARD CANNER, “JOHN DOE #2” through

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

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

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 19, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 4th day of April, 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 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.

(Section: 33, Block: 116, Lot: 117-118)

Approximate amount of lien $546,242.93 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 000951/2016. Stephen G. Frommer, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212 HICKEY-70382

Dated: 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

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NOTICES

Continued from page 9

Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

3-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#239273-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JENNIFER LYNN MASTRANGELO A/K/A JENNIFER L. MASTRANGELO, A/K/A JENNIFER MASTRANGELO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 19 GERARD AVENUE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 8, BLOCK B05, LOT 5. Approximate amount of judgment $1,257,385.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004163/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305229 75355 4-5; 3-29-22-15-2023-4T#239571-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

MANHASSETLAKEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HERE-

BY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District invites bids on a Contract for a “2022 or newer Ford F-450 Bucket Truck”.

All bids must be in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District and marked on the outside, “BID FOR 2022 or newer Ford F-450 Bucket Truck” and delivered to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District

at its business office at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, on or before April 18, 2023 at 5:00pm where they will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

Commencing March 15, 2023, a bid packet including this Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Form of Contract, may be obtained at the business office of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder may be required to furnish an adequate surety bond for the full and faithful performance of the contract awarded to it.

Dated: Great Neck, NY March 15, 2023

By order of the Board of Commissioners Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District 3-15-2023-1T-#239760-NIN/ NHP

WESTBURY

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 1 202 . ffice 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.

3-15-8-1; 2-22-15-8-20236T-#238416-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

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 202 -202 . AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said vote and election will be held

NOTICES

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 five years commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028. The present incumbent is Shirley Darkeh ne 1 member 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions containing at least twenty-five 2 signatures of ualified voters nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Westbury Memorial Public Library must be 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 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 voters of the istrict at the ffice 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 five days prior to the day of the election, excluding Sundays. Any ualified voter 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. 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 voters 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. In addition, ualified residents of the District shall be permitted to register at the ffice 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 attendance in September and ending with the last day of

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LEGAL NOTICE

WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 HITCHCOCK LANE OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

Bid # 2022-19 Porta-Pottie Rental

The Board of Education of the Westbury UFSD has authorized a BID for the NASSAU COUNTY DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM. The basic responsibility will be the development, management, and operation of the BID in compliance with all Federal and State statutes and regulations. For the complete BID email: pdearmas@ westburyschools.org.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the proposal or to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the school district. The District reserves the right to consider all relevant and reasonable criteria in selecting the successful proposer. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request for proposals.

he specifications and I forms may be secured on or after March 1 , 202 , from the estbury UFSD. The contract will be awarded to the best proposer as determined by the District. It is appropriate to emphasize that the lowest proposer may not be the best. The District will evaluate and score each proposal in accordance with the categories presented below. The District will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 10 A.M. on March 30, 2023. Proposals received after stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: Bid # 2022-19, Porta-Pottie Rental, WESTBURY UFSD, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE/PURCHASING AGENT, 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY 11568 - March 30, 2023, 10am. Proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of forty-five days from the date of proposal opening.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Westbury UFSD

By Dr. Tahira A. Chase, Superintendent

Description Rate

Rental Standard

Daily Rate based on per unit price. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up. $

Weekly Rate based on per unit price and seven (7) day total. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up. $

Monthly Rate based on per unit price or thirty/thirty-one (30 or 31) day total. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up.$ Standalone stall with reinforced walls, ventilation, toilet paper, mirror, and sink. Standard portable toilets may have up to a 60- gallon holding tank capacity. This model comes with a hand washing sink, soap, and paper towel dispensers.

Handicap Standard

Daily Rate based on per unit price. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up. $

Weekly Rate based on per unit price and seven (7) day total. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up. $

Monthly Rate based on per unit price or thirty/thirty-one (30 or 31) day total. To include delivery, daily cleaning and restocking and pick up $ Standalone stall with reinforced walls, ventilation, toilet paper, mirror, and sink. Standard portable toilets may have up to a 60- gallon holding tank capacity. This model comes with a hand washing sink, soap, and paper towel dispensers.

For Porta-Pottie Standard and Handicap Standard, the service response time shall be within the hour ti e fra e of the initial call eing laced to ro oser s office Bid award based on total daily, weekly, and monthly combination rate for standard and handicap standard.

nfor ation for idders ecifications and id or for artici ating Districts):

Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Bethpage UFSD, Carle Place UFSD, East Meadow UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, East Williston UFSD, Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD, Freeport UFSD, Garden City UFSD, Glen Cove CSD, Great Neck UFSD, Herricks UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Hicksville UFSD, Island Trees UFSD, Jericho UFSD, Lawrence UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Locust Valley CSD, Long Beach CSD, Lynbrook UFSD, Manhasset UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Mineola UFSD, New Hyde Park-GCP, North Bellmore UFSD, North Merrick UFSD, North Shore CSD, Oceanside UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Plainview/Old Bethpage CSD, Port Washington UFSD, Rockville Center UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Syosset CSD, Uniondale UFSD, Valley Stream UFSD #24, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Valley Stream CHSD, Wantagh UFSD, Westbury UFSD

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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 be filed at the istrict Cler , located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, and will be open for inspection by any ualified voter of the District between 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 five 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 Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York for the purpose of preparing a register for elections held subsequent thereto. AND FUR-

THER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Military voters who are ualified voters of the district and who are not registered must apply to register as a ualified voter by contacting the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 or by

email districtclerk@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). The application to register must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth ( 26th) day before the election. A Military voter means a ualified voter of the State of New York who is in actual military service and will, therefore be absent from the District in which he or she is ualified to vote 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

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military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a ualified voter 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 State of a period of 0 days immediately preceding said nnual Meeting.

N N IC IS I N that military voters who are ualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot. military ballot application may be re uested from the istrict Cler and must be returned, in person or by mail to the ffice of the istrict Cler at the estbury ublic Schools dministration uilding, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, New or 11 not later than :00 .M. on the twenty-sixth 2 th day before the election. military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the military ballot application by mail, facsimile transmission, or email.

Military ballots must be received by the istrict Cler (1) before the close of the polls on uesday, pril , 202 and showing a cancellation mar of the .S. postal service, or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the .S government or 2 by :00 .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, list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to ualified voters of the istrict in the office of the istrict Cler during regular office hours until the day of the election.

he istrict has been divided into election districts as follows: lection istrict

No. 1 consists of all the area lying between the eastern side of ost oad and ost venue, south and west of North empstead- yster ay own ine, north to rush ollow oad, nion venue to School Street to ld Country oad and north of ld Country oad. lection

istrict No. 2 consists of all the land lying to the west of ost venue, estbury and ost oad, ld estbury. lection istrict No. consists of all the land nown as New Cassel, own of North empstead and which lies east of School Street between the ong Island ailroad and nion venue and rush ollow oad also that which lies between rand oulevard and the eastern boundary of the istrict, north of ld Country oad and south of the ong Island

ailroad. lection istrict No. consists of all the land nown as New Cassel, own of North empstead which lies south of the ong Island ailroad and north of ld Country oad, east of School Street and bounded on the northeast by rand oulevard.

N N IC IS I N that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates on the election held on uesday, pril , 202 will be conducted by paper ballot. It being expressly understood that the intent of the ibrary is to comply with any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic hus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in the budget vote and election are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by an entity with jurisdiction over the ibrary.

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IS IC M IN : a person shall be a citi en of the nited States b ighteen or more years of age c resident of the istrict for a period of thirty 0 days or more next preceding the lection at which he offers to vote d Must be registered to vote in Nassau County or School lections everley Cathnott, istrict Cler ld estbury, New or 11

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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 ue la Junta de ideicomisarios de la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, Ciudades de empstead y North empstead, Condado de Nassau, stado de New or celebrar n una audiencia p blica el martes, 2 de mar o de 202 a las 7:00 p.m., en la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, Jefferson Street, estbury, New or , con el prop sito de discutir los gastos contenidos en un presupuesto propuesto para el a o fiscal 202 -202 .

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de ue dicho voto y elección se llevará a cabo el martes, de abril de 202 entre las :00 a.m. y las :00 p.m., en la I I C IC M M I

S para los siguientes propósitos solamente: a probar o recha ar el presupuesto propuesto de la biblioteca complementado o enmendado seg n sea el caso

de los gastos estimados para el a o siguiente seg n lo presentado por el Consejo de dministraci n de la iblioteca.

b a elecci n de dos 2 miembros de la Junta de ideicomisarios de la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury: un 1 miembro por un per odo completo de cinco (5) años que comiena a partir del 1 de julio de 2022 y termina el 0 de junio de 202 . l presente titular es Shirley ar eh n (1) miembro para llenar un t rmino no vencido desde el de abril de 202 hasta el 0 de junio de 202 . l presente titular es enise arillo. a votaci n se reali ar mediante boleto de papel seg n lo estipulado por la ey de ducaci n y las urnas se abrir n a las :00 a.m. y permanecerán abiertas hasta las :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 ue se puede obtener una copia de dicho presupuesto o estado de cuenta a partir del lunes, 21 de mar o de 202 , por cual uier residente del istrito ue lo solicite durante las horas de :00 a.m. y :00 p.m., excepto los s bados y domingos, en la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, Jefferson Street, estbury, New or 11 0, en el sitio web de la biblioteca: www.westburylibrary.org y en la ficina del irector en cada una de las siguientes escuelas: scuela Secundaria de estbury, scuela Intermedia de estbury, scuela rexel venue, scuela ryden Street, scuela ar venue y scuela owell s ane.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones que contengan al menos veinticinco 2 firmas de votantes calificados ue nominen candidatos para el cargo de ideicomisario de la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, deber n presentarse ante el Secretario del istrito en el dificio de las ficinas dministrativas de las scuelas blicas de estbury, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, New or 11 , entre las :00 a.m. y las :00 p.m., a m s tardar a los treinta 0 d as de maro de 202 antes de la elecci n de la iblioteca martes, de abril de 202 , momento en el cual los candidatos as nominados ser n elegidos dicha petici n tambi n deber indicar el nombre y la direcci n de cada firmante y deber indicar el nombre y la direcci n del candidato.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de ue las solicitudes de boletos de votaci n en ausencia se podr n obtener en la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, Jefferson Street, estbury, New or 11 0, de lunes de 10:00 a.m. a :00 p.m., de martes a viernes, de :00 a.m. a :00 p.m. y en el sitio web de la biblioteca - www. westburylibrary.org Solicitudes de boletos en ausencia puede ser recibido por la Sec-

retaria del istrito no antes de 0d as de las elecciones para lo cual se busca. as solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de istrito al menos siete 7 d as antes de la elecci n si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante el d a anterior a la elecci n si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o su agente designado. as boletas de voto ausente deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del istrito, en el dificio dministrativo de las scuelas blicas de estbury, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, Nueva or 11 , a m s tardar a las :00 p.m. martes, de abril de 202 . na lista de todas las personas a las que se les emiten boletas de voto ausente estar disponible para su inspecci n para los votantes calificados del istrito en la ficina del Secretario del istrito, en el dificio de dministraci n de las scuelas blicas de estbury, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, Nueva or 11 , entre las horas de 10:00 M y :00 .M siendo los s bados entre las horas 10:00 y 12:00 a partir de la emisi n de dichas papeletas y para cada uno de los cinco d as anteriores al d a de la elecci n, excepto los domingos. Cual uier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votaci n puede oponerse a la votaci n de la boleta sobre las bases apropiadas para hacer su impugnaci n y las ra ones por lo tanto conocidas por el Inspector de lecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, de ue se re uiere el registro personal de los votantes. Si un votante se ha registrado anteriormente y ha votado en una reuni n anual o especial del distrito durante los cuatro a os anteriores, l ella es elegible para votar en esta elecci n si un votante est registrado y es elegible para votar, l ella tambi n es elegible para votar en esta elecci n. odas las dem s personas ue deseen votar deber n registrarse. La Junta de Registro se reunir con el fin de inscribir a todos los votantes calificados del istrito en la I IC IC M M I S el martes, 2 de mar o de 202 entre las 2:00 p.m. y las :00 p.m., para agregar al egistro cual uier nombre adicional ue se utili ar en la elecci n mencionada anteriormente, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendr derecho a ue se coloue su nombre en dicho egistro, siempre ue en dicha reuni n, la Junta de egistros uede satisfecha y dicha persona tendr entonces o posteriormente derecho a votar en las elecciones para las cuales se prepara el registro. dem s, a los residentes calificados del istrito se les permitir registrarse en la ficina del Secretario del istrito, ubicada en el dificio de dministraci n, de :00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediod a y de 2:00 a.m. a :00 p.m. los d as en ue la escuela est en

sesi n, comen ando con el primer d a de asistencia de los estudiantes en septiembre y terminando con el ltimo d a de asistencia de los estudiantes en junio y de :00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en los d as h biles regulares durante los meses de julio y agosto. a ltima fecha para inscribirse en a euni n special ue se celebrar el martes, de abril de 202 es el jueves 0 de mar o de 202 entre las :00 a.m. y las 12:00 del mediod a y desde las 2:00 p.m. hasta las :00 p.m. l registro as preparado se archivar en la iblioteca blica Memorial de estbury, que estará abierta para la inspecci n de cual uier votante calificado del istrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y :00 p.m. y el s bado 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 fijado para la elecci n, excepto el domingo y en el lugar de votaci n el d a de las elecciones.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, ue durante el horario de votaci n del martes, de abril de 202 , la Junta de egistro se reunir en la iblioteca blica estbury Memorial, Jefferson Street, estbury, Nueva or con el prop sito de preparar un registro para las elecciones que se celebren posteriormente. M S S C IS de ue los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito ue no est n registrados deben solicitar el registro como votantes calificados poni ndose en contacto con el Secretario del istrito en el dificio de dministraci n de las scuelas blicas de estbury, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, Nueva or 11568 o por correo electrónico districtcler westburyschools.org o por fax al 17 -1 0. l 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 m s tardar a las :00 p.m. el vigsimo sexto 2 d a antes de la elecci n. n votante militar significa un votante calificado del estado de Nueva 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 d a de la inscripci n o elecci n o es dado de baja del servicio militar, dentro de los 0 d as de una elecci n, o c nyuge, padre, hijo o dependiente del votante militar, ue acompa a o est con dicho votante, si es un votante calificado del estado de Nueva or y un residente del mismo distrito escolar ue el votante militar o militar personal, ue resida en una base militar dentro de un distrito escolar en el estado de Nueva or por un per odo de 0 d as inmediatamente anterior a dicha euni n nual.

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IS ICI N de ue los votantes militares ue son votantes 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 ficina del Secretario del istrito en el dificio de dministraci n de las scuelas blicas de estbury, 2 itchcoc ane, ld estbury, Nueva or 11 a m s tardar el :00 p. m. el vig simo sexto 2 d a antes de la elecci n. n votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud de boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electr nico. as boletas militares deben ser recibidas por el secretario de distrito 1 antes del cierre de las urnas el martes, de abril de 202 y deben mostrar una marca de cancelaci n del servicio postal de . . el servicio postal de un pa s 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 fijada para la elecci n y firmada y fechada por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha ue se verifica no posterior al d a anterior a la elecci n. Independientemente del modo de transmisi n 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 habr enviado boletas militares estar disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del istrito en la ficina del Secretario de istrito durante el horario regular de oficina hasta el d a de la elecci n. l distrito se ha dividido en distritos electorales de la siguiente manera: el Distrito Electoral No. 1 consiste en todo el terreno ue se encuentra entre el lado este de ost oad y ost venue, al sur y al oeste de North empstead- yster ay own ine, al norte hasta rush ollow oad, nion venue hasta School Street, hasta ld Country oad y al norte de ld Country oad. El Distrito Electoral No. 2 consiste en todo el terreno situado al oeste de ost venue, estbury y ost oad, ld estbury. 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 School Street entre ong Island ailroad y nion venue y rush ollow oad también lo que se encuentra entre rand oulevard y el l mite este del istrito, al norte de ld Country oad y al sur del ong Island ailroad. El Distrito Electoral No. 4 está compuesto por todo el terreno conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad de North empstead ue se encuentra al sur del ong Island ailroad y al norte de ld Country oad, al este de School Street y limita al noreste con rand oulevard.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, que la votación sobre todas las proposiciones y la elecci n de candidatos en

la elecci n celebrada el Martes, de bril de 202 se reali ar mediante boleta de papel. uedando expresamente entendido ue la intenci n de la iblioteca es cumplir con cual uier legislaci n derivada de la actual pandemia de coronavirus. or lo tanto, todas las referencias a la fecha, lugar y forma de las audiencias, registro y votación en la votaci n y elecci n del presupuesto est n sujetas a modificaci n seg n la legislaci n aplicable o la direcci n de una entidad con jurisdicci n sobre la iblioteca.

CUALIFICACIONES

PARA VOTAR EN CUALQUIER REUNIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR: a a persona debe ser ciudadana de los stados nidos b ener dieciocho a os de edad o mayor c Ser residente del istrito por un per odo de treinta 0 d as o m s antes de la lecci n en la ue se ofrece a votar d star registrada para votar en el Condado de Nassau o en las lecciones scolares everley Cathnott, Secretaria del istrito ld estbury, New or 11568 -2 -1 -1 2-1 -202 - -

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N SS Nationstar Mortgage C d b a Mr. Cooper, laintiff INS ruce urrington a a ruce . urrington et al., efendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2022 I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court rive, Mineola, N 11 01 on March 2 , 202 at 2: 0 M, premises nown as 1 rince ane, estbury, N 11 0. ll that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the own of empstead, County of Nassau, State of New or , Section loc 1 ot . pproximate amount of judgment ,12 . plus interest and costs. remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 0 0 7 201 . he auction will be conducted pursuant to the C I -1 olicies

Concerning ublic uctions of oreclosed roperty established by the enth Judicial istrict. oreclosure uctions will be held ain or Shine.” Janine ynam, s ., eferee S egal roup f a Shapiro, iCaro ara , C ttorney s for the laintiff 17 Mile Crossing oulevard ochester, New or 1 2 77 0- 7 2 ated: January 17, 202 7 -1 - -1 2-22-202 -2 7 -NIN

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LEGAL NOTICE

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: Lots:

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 ffice on ctober 12, 2005 in Book 29538, Page 765, Control Number 1049, covering the premises known as 1081 Broadway, Westbury, New York 11590. The relief sought herein is a final judgment 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

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.

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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, 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 provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 008396/2016.

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

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

Dated: February 1,

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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vNOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST Marilyn Vincennie a/k/a Marilyn Winer a/k/a Marilyn Vincennie-Winer; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 11, at 2:00PM, premises known as Jerome Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Carle Place, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: Block: Lot: Approximate amount of judgment $557,296.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608037/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Glenn R. Jersey, 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

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Appeals, of the Inc. Village of Westbury, for hearing of appeals from orders of the Senior Building Inspector for matters as may be heard on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7:30 P.M., at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York. Interested parties may view the applications and associated materials at any time between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm, at the Cler s ffice, 2 incoln Place, Westbury, N.Y.

Application 2023-03-01 of Howard Curtis, on behalf of homeowner Craig Heslin, seeks to add an addition, which includes dormers and alterations at the property known as 35 Walsh Lane, Westbury, NY, 11590, which is in violation of §2488Area; The building area shall not exceed of the lot area. (Allowed: 20%:Proposed 21.0%), §248-9Front yard; There shall be a front yard, the depth of which shall not be less than feet. (Required: 30’, Proposed 25.3’), and §248-11 Side yards; In the case of a single-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards, one on each side of the main building, the aggregate widths of which shall be at least feet. Neither side yard shall be less than 12 feet wide. (Min 12’ single/30 Aggregate, Proposed: 5’ single/35’Aggregate) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section:10, Block:311, Lot(s): 29, Zone: Residence

A. It is located on the northerly side of Walsh Lane, southerly of Renison Drive.

Application 2023-03-02 of Michael Cohn, of Red Robin Day Camp, seeks to add a mountain tower zip line assembly, at the property known as 878 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY, 11590, which is in violation of §2489 Front yard; There shall be a front yard, the depth of which shall not be less than feet. (Required: 30’, Proposed 13’.0’) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section: 11, Block: A, Lot(s): 692, Zone: Residence A. It is located on the southerly side of Jericho Turnpike, easterly of Westbury Lane.

Application 2023-03-03

of Rauly Berrios, seeks to add a one story addition, at the address known as 55 North Drive, Westbury, NY, 11590, which is in violation of §248-11 Side yards; In the case of a single-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards, one on each side of the main building, the aggregate widths of which shall be at least feet. Neither side yard shall be less than 12 feet wide. (Required: 12’single/30’ aggregate, Proposed: 8.1’ single/31’ aggregate) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section: 10, Block: 310, Lot(s): 22, Zone: Residence A. It is located on the northwesterly side of North Drive, northerly of Parkway Drive. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

VILLAGE OF WESTBURY

3-15-2023-1T-#239683-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

Inc. Village of Westbury Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Westbury will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The Board will propose a program for the use of Community Development Block Grant funding that may be allocated to the Village in the 49th year of the Nassau

County Consortium.

At the Hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By order of the Board of Trustees

Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk

3-15-2023-1T-#239727-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF WESTBURY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Westbury will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The Board will consider a proposed local law which would amend Section 237-80 of the Code. At the hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHRISTINA KIERNAN VILLAGE CLERK

3-15-2023-1T-#239728-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF WESTBURY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Westbury will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York,

on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The Board will consider a proposed local law repealing Local Law No. 2023-1, which authorized a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. At the hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHRISTINA KIERNAN VILLAGE CLERK

3-15-2023-1T-#239729-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE

TAKE NOTICE

that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westbury at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30PM to consider the Budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, and ending May 31, copy of the Tentative Budget is available at the ffice of the Village Clerk-Treasurer beginning March 20, 2023, where it may be inspected by any interested persons during office hours of :00am through 4:30pm.

Dated: March 7, BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Westbury, New York VILLAGE OF WESTBURY

Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer

3-15-2023-1T-#239730-NIN/ WBY

Nassau County Reverses Erroneous $1.165M Tax Bill To Tax-Exempt Notre Dame Parish

To address the latest in a series of tax bill blunders that have already cost Nassau County taxpayers millions, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously on Monday, Feb. 27 to rescind $1,165,324.28 in tax bills that were erroneously issued to the Notre Dame Parish, a tax-exempt Catholic church in New Hyde Park.

The Notre Dame Parish correction was the largest of a series of Correction of Error petitions that the Legislature approved during its most recent meeting – and the latest in a series of costly assessment errors that Nassau County

The Lakeville Estates Civic Association (LECA) which has more than 1,100 members, is calling your attention to two areas of concern to our members.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unpaid consumer and small business utility debts piled up for many. Now, 478,000 residential customers and 56,00 small businesses in New York State will

taxpayers have been forced to pick up the bill for in recent months.

In October 2022, the Minority Caucus identified 842 property owners who had been overcharged by a total of approximately $1.55 million because the five-year phase-in of the 2020-2021 reassessment was not applied correctly to the impacted second-half school tax bills. Subsequently, the Minority Caucus discovered and revealed that Notre Dame Parish had erroneously been issued a school tax bill for $676,633.77. Weeks later, the error was replicated on

their general tax bills in the sum of $488,690.51.

To date, the County has approved paying out more than $2.715 million to fix specific, avoidable tax bill mistakes. In accordance with the County Guaranty, school districts will receive the full amount of their tax levy because Nassau is required to absorb any shortfall that is created by the correction of erroneous tax bills.

“Allowing these entirely avoidable mistakes to make it as far as they did is an egregious example of government waste and the epitome of negligence,” Nassau

County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) said. “Unfortunately, the Blakeman administration’s track record of errors and questionable assessment decisions gives us little faith that there are not more errors on the way. It’s time to get to the bottom of this by ordering an independent investigation into how these errors occurred, how the Department of Assessment missed them, and the steps that should be taken to prevent the waste of even more taxpayer money in the future.”

— Submitted by the Office of Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

receive a total of $672 million in assistance to help pay off past due utility bills-the largest utility customer financial assistance program in state history.

This would be great news except for the fact that this is being passed on to us, the ratepayers, instead of the shareholders. Why are we being punished for paying our bills on time?

LIPA, a subsidiary of PSE&G with a net income of $144 million, has no burden for their loss of unpaid bills. Why target the ratepayers who already pay one of the highest rates in the country?

Oil prices have hit the middle class, senior citizens, and young homeowners very hard. Last week I personally had a $721.77 oil delivery for 153.6 gallons. Last

January’s delivery of 149.5 gallons cost $433.40 a difference of $ 288.37 just for one delivery bill, with more to come. Another member paid $781.28 for 269.5 gallons last January. This year the bill was $1,538.92 for 327.5 gallons.

How do we continue to live here with such utility and home heating bills, and don’t forget the taxes?

I am asking you to help advocate

for us by pushing forward a rebate or tax credit for those that are in at least the 22 percent tax bracket if not more.

We need your help. Make the Governor aware she needs the middle class and should do the right thing by us.

Thanking you in advance.

— Submitted by Bill Cutrone, LECA President

Nassau County Legislator

Debra Mulé. (Submitted photo)

Garden City High Schools Fencers Compete At Junior Olympics

Garden City High School students

Trey Plastaras and Louis Rivera, both captains of the Garden City High School varsity boys fencing team, competed at USA Fencing’s Junior Olympics in Denver, Colorado on Feb. 18-19.

Senior Louis Rivera is a co-caption on the epee squad of the varsity boys fencing team at Garden City High School. This year, Louis competed in the Junior Men’s Epee Fencing tournament with over 350 of the best high school and college aged epee fencers in the country. Louis said, “I was excited to fence at the national level for my first time and am excited to continue pursuing fencing competitively post-high school.”

Tenth grader Trey Plastaras is co-caption of the foil squad of the varsity boys

fencing team. Trey has competed at many local, regional and national level tournaments, including three national championships. He is a rated fencer with USA Fencing, completing his season as the 12th ranked cadet in the northeast region which encompasses nine states. Trey qualified for the cadet and junior level tournaments at the Junior Olympics this year and was promoted beyond the pools round, winning his direct elimination round.

“There is nothing like competing with people who fence on the national and world levels. It takes hours of work at my club and countless competitions on weekends to get to the level of Junior Olympics and national championships. Although Fencing is a niche sport, I take great pride

in the physical and mental challenge it presents. I look forward to next year’s high school season and competing at nationals in Phoenix this summer,” said Trey.

Beyond their accomplishments at the Junior Olympics, Louis made All-County Second Team honors and Trey made All-County First Team as well as All Long Island. The district proudly congratulates these phenomenal fencers on their hard work and all they’ve accomplished this year.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

Mo Willems Exhibit Now Open At Long Island Children’s Museum

The Pigeon Comes to Long Island! A Mo Willems Exhibit makes its debut at Long Island Children’s Museum in a new exhibit that runs through May 14, 2023. The exhibit, co-organized by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, is inspired by the art and characters of the beloved children’s book author and illustrator, Mo Willems.

In selecting this exhibit, LICM was focused on instilling in its visitors a love of reading. “Mo Willems’ books are frequently the starting point for a child to understand the power of choice they hold in what to read… and reread,” explained LICM Director of Education Aimee Terzulli. “Willems creates characters that are playful and curious and funny, which gets children invested in wanting to spend more time with them as they choose to read more of his popular stories.”

Familiar characters are featured in the exhibit, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Activities will give visitors the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author’s characters. The exhibit will also feature illustrations, including sketches and other preliminary materials, by Mo Willems.

In this play-and-learn exhibit visitors can:

• Have a hilarious conversation in the voices of Elephant, Gerald and Piggie at a double-sided phone booth.

• Make Elephant and Piggie dance with old-time animation.

• Put on a wearable bus and take a drive through the exhibit.

• Spin the laundromat washing machine and uncover Knuffle Bunny and other surprises!

• Dress up Naked Mole Rat and send him down the runway for a one-of-a-kind fashion show.

• Stack lightweight blocks to create their own terrible monster or funny friend.

• Launch foam hot dogs at the Pigeon and play the plinko game to give the Duckling a cookie.

• Try out techniques that Mo uses for his own books.

Long Island Children’s Museum features various public workshops throughout the exhibit’s stay.

Visitors to the Children’s Museum will be able to spend lots of time with Willems’ characters, as the LICM Theater will feature Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”

(April 23 – June 3) along with Willem’s newest production Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (through March 25) to complement the exhibit experience. Performances will be offered for both family and school audiences.

— Submitted by the Long Island Children’s Museum

L to R: Trey Plastaras and Louis Rivera posed together after winning their high school meet against Jericho High School in January. (Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

(Courtesy of the Long Island Children’s Museum)