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Hicksville Highlights Encourages Community Involvement For Downtown Renovation TYLER MROCZEK editorial@antonmediagroup.com

he Oyster Bay Town Board continues to plan and develop its revitalization of Hicksville’s downtown, a project that has been in the works for the past five years. The announcement and subsequent construction process came after the town was awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant in 2017 from New York State for overall redevelopment of the downtown. “The centerpiece of [the DRI] is the grant,” Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Officer Brian Nevin said. “The town received $9.7 million of that, while $300,000 went to a planning consultant selected by the state.” According to a March 2018 strategic investment plan published by the New York State government, the rejuvenation project will receive support from Long Island’s Regional Economic Development Council and a consulting team made up of community engagement and economic development experts. Nassau County donated $150,000 for beautification and safety improvements. “This is the largest redevelopment project in the Town of Oyster Bay,” Nevin confirmed. “That alone should speak to this initiative being our town’s priority.” Members of the board anticipate the DRI to be a successful reboot of Hicksville’s busiest area as well as an opportunity to reimagine areas around some of the hamlet’s more congested locations. “With [the state-donated grant] we are working on several projects that involve creating a more walkable and pedestrian friendly downtown,” said Town of Oyster Bay Director of Economic Development James McCaffrey, specifically in regards to Broadway and Newbridge Road. “We are connecting the Hicksville train station to what most residents consider the true downtown, which is Broadway.” The Hicksville station is the single busiest train station in the LIRR system after Jamaica and Penn, transporting more than 21,000 passengers on 133 trains every weekday. Due to the travel hub’s high amount of traffic, residents are enthusiastic about the upcoming improvements to both the station itself and its surroundings. “For close to seven to 10 years, the town has worked with civic organizations to develop a vision for the downtown,” Nevin explained. “They have played an active role in what they want their downtown to look

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grant money. “On the downtown, we are currently working with five proposals and applications that have been submitted to the building department for review,” McCaffrey said. “Two of them are bigger projects for mixed use like. The state requires this initiative to work committees. development right near the train station. There by building a community group consisting “One of the issues with this project is that are three smaller ones that range in unit size.” of community stakeholders, including local there is a lot of confusion, especially among Both McCaffrey and Nevin encouraged businesses, residents and civic organizations. people that live in Hicksville,” said Nevin community members that want to get Those people are the ones who create this regarding community members that worry involved in the overall development of the vision for the downtown—not the Town of this project will increase overall congestion DRI to work with the town to come up with Oyster Bay.” downtown and delay city upkeep. When the DRI was first proposed, Nevin also emphasized the importance of effective solutions to concerns from residents community meetings garnered upwards of understanding the differences between state and local businesses. “It’s all about working together,” said 700 regular attendees, most of whom were and town responsibilities. Many of the issues McCaffrey. “The town has always taken in favor of the upcoming renovations. Some brought to the attention of Town of Oyster that approach, which has gathered treof the participating community organizaBay officials do not pertain directly to local mendous responses. It’s also important to tions include the Hicksville Community officials, but rather require work by state attend civic association meetings. [These Council and Hicksville Gardens Civic employees. organizations] are a driving force and have Association. The latter expressed support in “The problem with Hicksville is you have been helping the community for years. If a statement that read, “...we’re thankful to a lot of state, county and town roads that inthe Downtown Revitalization committee for tersect,” Nevin explained. “The state doesn’t anyone wants to get involved in their local the tireless effort over the years in working have a maintenance schedule like the town.” groups, they should.” The town has a tentative deadline set for to influence the plans for transforming McCaffrey further explained the overall May 31, 2024, to which all plans must be downtown Hicksville into something we can goal of the project, which is to create a be proud of.” vibrant, walkable community in an area that complete. “With the assistance of [New York] State, A 2018 strategic investment plan stated, requires cosmetic and accessibility upgrades. leadership from within the communities “the program emphasizes using [DRI] inSome of the initiative’s biggest improveand public and private investors,” stated the vestments to reinforce and secure additional ments include an expansion of John F. public and private investment within and Kennedy Park and the redevelopment of the investment plan. “These communities will become vibrant communities where people near downtown neighborhoods.” underline, which runs beneath the elevated The plan further said it promised to fully train tracks. Among other developments, the will want to live, work and raise families.” Tyler Mroczek is an Anton Media Group leverage the impact of the initiative through town also plans to add an easily accessible catalytic projects chosen by local planning Festival Pathway downtown using the state’s contributor. One of the many community meetings held by the Town of Oyster Bay in which community members came out to hear more about Hicksville’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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Massapequa Park Author Makes Children’s Book Debut DAVE GIL de RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

roundhog Day in an unofficial annual event that lands on February 2 and derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that hinges on whether winter will go on six weeks longer or not depending on whether or not the woodchuck in question retreats to its den based on whether or not it has seen its shadow or not. It’s even inspired a 1993 comedy film bearing the annual event’s name starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell that did quite well at the box office. For local children’s author Karen Nespoli, the fascination she had with Groundhog Day dating back to elementary school led to this retired educator penning Gertie Saves the Day, her picture book debut. “When I was a little kid, I’d sit in front of the television with a bowl of cereal waiting to see what the groundhog would predict,” Nespoli recalled. “Of course, I was always hoping it would lead to an early spring. Later on, it became even more interesting when I learned that farmers were relying on his prediction to determine when they’d start planting crops.” As someone with 40-plus years of teaching as an elementary school instructor, literacy educator and professor, the Massapequa Park resident always harbored a yearning to write children’s books. Among Nespoli’s favorite children’s authors are Stan and Jan Berenstain, Henry Winkler, Tomie dePaola and Peggy Parish. Her debut took four years to pull together, while balancing her job as a director at St. Joseph’s University, her place of employment for 14 years before retiring in September 2021. For Nespoli, a nose for perfection and the need to learn the ropes of self publishing made this a labor of love.

“I’ve been writing this story for a long time—rewriting it, changing it up, putting it away and coming back to it,” she explained. “I also think coming from academia, I had to put that literacy mindset and type of writing aside and come back to do something more creative for me. I’ve had a lot of trouble in terms of trying to get a book published in this market. It is very difficult, so I went the self-publishing route. I worked with a publisher named Miriam Laundry and she took me through the entire process. This is a situation where I received a really great education in terms of what’s involved.” Part of Nespoli’s journey was finding an illustrator to go along with the story she wrote about her female title character that desperately wants to win the Groundhog Day Competition. She wound up going with Daniela Massironi, an Italian artist Nespoli found through Advocate Art, a digital illustration agency. “I absolutely love Gerdie and I had to find someone who would do those facial features that I wanted,” Nespoli said. “I wanted a child to read this and see the expressions on the [characters’] faces. Their eyes and facial features were very important. Finding the right illustrator [was important]. I looked through various portfolios and that’s a whole process—going through, seeing what matches and then reaching out to the person. You have a certain budget and you have to make that all happen.” Nespoli has vivid early memories of her lifelong love of writing dating back to sixth grade in Ridgewood, Queens, when her class was assigned to write a scene for a play that turned out to be Tom Sawyer.

Karen Nespoli (Photo courtesy of Karen Nespoli)

As the future educator put it, her nascent feminism came into play when she and her classmates approached their teacher with a bold creative suggestion. “There were only boy parts in Tom Sawyer and there were no females in it aside from Aunt Becky,” she explained. “We asked the teacher if we could do something and that’s when we started to put our heads together and write a whole other scene that took place in [[Tom’s] school. We really got to write together as a class and produce something. Our teacher really gave us that freedom to do something that we asked to do. I think that’s very inspiring to children to have them just do something like that.” Published back in September of last year, the early response to Gertie Saves the Day has been positive. It’s led to Nespoli participating in a number of virtual author visits with districts ranging from Hampton Bays to a number of schools in Texas. It’s an experience the new author has found invaluable and is itching to do more of, particularly closer to home. “Aside from finishing this book and actually holding the physical book in my hand, these virtual visits are my favorite part of this whole project,” she said. “Listening to the kids and hearing what parts of the book they like and why they

like it to me is the best.” The accolades for Nespoli continued as she received a Literary Titan Gold Award, which is an organization of professional editors,

writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word. Authors submit their works to be read and reviewed. It was a huge leap of faith for Nespoli, who was rewarded when she learned that she won this prize last month that is “... bestowed on books that found to be perfect in their delivery of original content, utilizing fresh themes to convey innovative idea and deftly uses elegant prose to transform words into expertly written literature.” It’s a professional nod she cherishes. “The Literary Titan Award is important to me because I am a self-published author,” Nespoli explained. “There is a stigma that basically you aren’t good enough because you haven’t been traditionally published. What they do is review your story and post it. I took the chance because what was the worst they could say—they didn’t like it? It got a five-star review. Getting that meant I felt legitimate—I am an author and I have been validated. To me that’s so important.” Visit www.karennespoli. com to learn more about Karen Nespoli or to book her to pay a visit to your classroom, virtual or otherwise.

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he Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB), a nonprofit based in Farmingdale, will hold its eighth annual Golf Open at Woodside Club in Muttontown on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Among the organization’s top fundraisers, the event draws a crowd of over 250 to experience the exclusive course at Woodside, followed by a dinner and awards reception to honor the winner of the 2022 Asaf German Spring Anti-Bullying Scholarship. The scholarship is granted to one Long Island senior each year as part of an essay-writing competition that tasks students with navigating how to address bullying in our community. LICAB will debut a new timeline at this year’s outing, with Tee Off at 11 a.m., cocktail hour at 4 p.m., and dinner and awards reception from 5 to 7 p.m. All funds raised at the 2022 Golf Open will support LICAB’s current and future programs aimed at: helping find Long Island children and families experiencing bullying; helping affected families access resources including subsidized therapy and other therapeutic outlets; educate and inform children, parents and educators on the risks and dangers of bullying among Long Island’s youth; and preventing future instances of bullying from occurring on Long Island. “LICAB is thrilled to bring the 2022 Golf Open to Woodside Club once again for a day of sport and networking with likeminded professionals who can relate to our mission,” LICAB Executive Director/ Founder Joe Salamone said. “Our organization has expanded its reach more than tenfold in Nassau and Suffolk counties in the last school year alone. This is a testament not only to the value of our services,

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but unfortunately also to the impact and pressure our youth is experiencing in a time of great social change. Bullying continues to be an under-the-radar issue that Long Island children face on a daily basis, and LICAB is here to assist parents, children and educators on navigating difficult situations and providing support and guidance to those in their greatest moment of need. It is thanks to fundraisers like our annual Golf Open that we can continue our expansion to provide services to more families and forge valuable partnerships within our community.” The 2022 Golf Open is supported by a variety of local and national brands, including: Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals; Tim White Home Improvement; Rockline Wealth Management; Excellis Health; TD Bank; JXG Consulting; H2M architects + engineers; FeldMed; Marathon Wealth Management; Milwaukee Tool; Sir Speedy; Midland Steel; Webistix; Fratello Construction; Oliva Therapeutics; Doctor Diver Leak Protection; LEB Electric; Keller Williams; Salted – Social Media; SCI Construction; Keller Williams Elite; Valley National Bank; Island Fox Home Inspections; Suffolk Bus Corporation; Orange Products; Chase Bank; Captivate Talent; Fidelity Investments; Transervice; Cosette Pharmaceuticals; Lake Landscape & Mason Supply; A Lot Maintenance Corp. Interested parties can go to www.licab. org/events or https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ licab/event/847274/ to learn more, golf, sponsor, or donate to this year’s charity event. —Submitted by Long Island Coalition Against Bullying

Long Island Coalition Against Bullying Executive Director Joe Salamone stands with a volunteer Long Island student to present the “Spark Kindness” art donation at the 2021 LICAB Golf Open. (Photos courtesy of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying)

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The Farmingdale School District was recognized as a Best Community For Music Education for the ninth year in a row. (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

The Farmingdale School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. In its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Greg Warnokowski answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. “Receiving this award is a testament to the culture of pride that the Farmingdale music program is within our community,” Warnokowski said. “Only through our

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SEAFORD MUSIC PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL ACCOLADES AGAIN The Seaford School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music education. The distinction is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Seaford has been named to the Best Communities for Music Education list for the third consecutive year. It was one of 738 districts across the country to earn this designation in 2022. To qualify, the Seaford music department answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program

MASSAPEQUA MUSIC PROGRAM EARNS REPEAT AWARD

and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Seaford’s music instruction begins in the elementary schools with general music classes, and students are able to join the band and chorus in fourth grade. They can continue with those musical pursuits through high school and take advantage of numerous instrumental and vocal ensembles. This year, Seaford High School boasted its first All-National musician, and has had All-State musicians for the past three years. —Submitted by the Seaford School District

Seaford Middle School’s seventh-grade band rehearses. The district has again been named to the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education list. (Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District)

For the 14th consecutive year, the Massapequa School District has been nationally recognized for its music program. It was one of 738 districts across the country to be named to the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education list, a designation from the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. Massapequa’s consistent inclusion on the list reflects its strong music education program, which includes a wealth of opportunities for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. General music classes begin in kindergarten, and students have the chance to join the band, chorus and orchestra in fourth grade. They can continue singing and playing throughout

their secondary careers, with chances to join numerous ensembles. The NAMM Foundation recognizes the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders in supporting music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children. This year’s awards program particularly celebrates schools and districts for adapting, innovating, and persevering in the face of change during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the two years of COVID, our teachers innovated and engaged in every possible way to keep our students growing as musicians,” Massapequa’s Director Of Fine And Performing Arts Vincent Green said. —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Music teacher Malcolm Gilbert instructed his ninth-grade choral student at Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus. (Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

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Adult Program: Banned Books 7 p.m. A panel of representatives from local schools and libraries will discuss the topics of challenged books. The League of Women Voters is proud to partner with the Levittown Public Library to bring this event to the community. This program will be in-person. No registration. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For more information, visit www.levittownpl. org or call 516-731-5728. ...................

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Irish Immigrants 10 a.m. Hofstra University Special Professor of Immigration Law Patrick Young will discuss the effect of the Civil War on Irish Immigrants; their participation in the military; the effect of the massive loss of life on the Irish in the U.S. and on their families at home. Woven throughout are stories of nuns, revolutionaries, laborers and their wives and others. Free. Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Visit www. ifhf.org for more information. Salute To The Military Expo 11 a.m. The Levittown Public Library and Levittown’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee hosts this event that features live entertainment by classic rock and country music band Tribe, exhibitors, authors and artists. Services and resources that support active duty, reservists, guards, veterans and their families will be featured. Nonperishable food donations for veteran pantries will be accepted. Free entry and parking. Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Shelter Lane. Visit www.levittownpl.org for more information.

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Oyster Bay Market The Oyster Bay Market will return Sundays on a bi-weekly basis through Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Town of Oyster Bay Municipal Parking lot on Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay. Sponsored by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association and back by popular demand, the mission of the Oyster Bay Market is to improve local food security, teach entrepreneurship skills, support local producers, makers and businesses, while enriching the cultural heritage of the community. Visit the Oyster Bay Main Street Association website at www.oysterbaymainstreet. org for more information. ...................

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Adult Program: Posture Alignment With Kimberly Sabat 11 a.m. A system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing and meditation to promote health. Bring an exercise mat and towel if attending in-person. This program will be in-person or online through the Zoom platform.

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Register at www.levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. No Fee. Through May 23. Matinee Movie: Belfast 2 p.m. Starring: Judi Dench, Jude Hill. Rated PG-13. 1hour, 37 minutes. This program will be in-person. No tickets required. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For more information, visit www.levittownpl.org or call 516-731-5728. ...................

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Adult Program: Craft ClassSummer Wreath 7 p.m. Join Linda Reilly and create a whimsical summer wreath. Register at levittownpl. org on the Events Calendar. This program will be in-person. $10 Fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For more information, visit www.levittownpl.org or call 516-731-5728. Massapequa Public Library Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo Land 7 p.m. Book Club facilitator Sarah Siegel leads a book discussion on the acclaimed Anthony Doerr

book, Cloud Cuckoo Land, a novel that creates a rich pastiche of times and places that show the power of stories and how they serve to bring us together. Enter a valid email address when registering. You will receive a virtual link via email before the program starts. This program will use Zoom. You can join the meeting from your computer, tablet, smartphone or landline phone. Just click on the link provided, no app or download is necessary. You can also connect by phone if you wish. Visit www. massapequalibrary.org or call 516799-0770 for more information. ...................

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Adult Program: Intro To Microsoft Excel 7 pm. Learn the basics of the spreadsheet program Excel, including creating, editing, formulating worksheets and more. This program will be in-person. Register at www.levittownpl. org on the Events Calendar. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For more information, visit www.levittownpl.org or call 516-731-5728.

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Have Food Allergies? Read The Label

ood labels can help consumers with food allergies avoid foods or ingredients that they or their families are allergic to. This is because a federal law, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, requires that the labels of most packaged foods marketed in the U.S. disclose—in simple-to-understand terms—when they are made with a “major food allergen.” Eight foods and ingredients containing their proteins are defined as major food allergens. These foods account for the large majority of severe food allergic reactions: • milk • egg • fish, such as bass, flounder or cod • crustacean shellfish, such as crab, lobster or shrimp • tree nuts, such as almonds, pecans or walnuts • wheat • peanuts • soybeans The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food. This requirement is met if the common or usual name of an ingredient already identifies that allergen’s food source name (for example, buttermilk). Otherwise, the allergen’s food source must be declared at least once on the food label in one of two ways. The name of the food source of a major allergen must appear: • In parentheses following the name of the ingredient. Examples: “lecithin (soy),” “flour (wheat),” and “whey (milk)” • Immediately after or next to the list of ingredients in a “contains” statement. Example: “Contains wheat, milk and soy.” “So first look for a ‘Contains’ statement and if your allergen is listed, put the product back on the shelf,” said Carol D’Lima, food technologist with the Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “If there is no ‘Contains’ statement, it’s very important to read the entire ingredient list to see if your allergen is present. If you see its name even once, it’s back to the shelf for that food too.”

Food labels can help consumers with allergies avoid foods or ingredients. There are many different ingredients that contain the same major food allergen, but sometimes the ingredients’ names do not indicate their specific food sources. For example, casein, sodium caseinate and whey are all milk proteins. Although the same allergen can be present in multiple ingredients, its “food source name” (for example, milk) must appear in the ingredient list just once to comply with labeling requirements. Sesame is not a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, but the FDA recently issued a draft guidance document to encourage manufacturers to clearly declare sesame in the ingredient list. In most cases, sesame does have to appear in

the ingredient statement; an exception is when sesame is part of a flavoring or spice or if a

term is used for a food like tahini that is, or contains, sesame. In those cases, it may be declared as simply “spice” or “flavor” on

the label, so consumers may not know sesame is present.

“Contains” and “May Contain” Have Different Meanings

If a “Contains” statement appears on a food label, it must include the food source names of all major food allergens used as ingredients. For example, if “whey,” “egg yolks,” and a “natural flavor” that contained peanut proteins are listed as ingredients, the “Contains” statement must identify the words “milk,” “egg” and “peanuts.” Some manufacturers voluntarily include a separate advisory statement, such as “may contain” or “produced in a facility,” on their labels when there is a chance that a food allergen could be present. A manufacturer might use the same equipment to make

different products. Even after cleaning this equipment, a small amount of an allergen (such as peanuts) that was used to make one product (such as cookies) may become part of another product (such as crackers). In this case, the cracker label might state “may contain peanuts.” Be aware that the “may contain” statement is voluntary, said D’Lima. “Not all manufacturers use it.”

When in Doubt, Leave It Out

Manufacturers can change their products’ ingredients at any time, so D’Lima said it’s a good idea to check the ingredient list every time you buy the product—even if you have eaten it before and didn’t have an allergic reaction. “If you’re unsure about whether a food contains any ingredient to which you are sensitive, don’t buy the product, or check with the manufacturer first to ask what it contains,” said D’Lima. “We all want convenience, but it’s not worth playing Russian roulette with your life or that of someone under your care.” —U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Unexplained Hepatitis Outbreak Reported A recent unexplained outbreak of acute, severe hepatitis in children has made the recognition of acute hepatitis in all age groups important for the benefit of individual and societal health. Acute hepatitis or inflammation of the liver is usually caused by either a virus, alcohol, an autoimmune condition or a prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Symptoms of acute hepatitis include fever, right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, light-colored stools and joint pains. Most cases of acute viral hepatitis are self-limiting and do not require hospitalizations or specialized treatment. Common viruses which cause acute hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E, Epstein Barr and cytomegalovirus. All these viruses can affect both children and adults. Hepatitis A and E are transmitted fecal-orally. Hepatitis B and D are primarily transmitted through sexual contact or the use of injection drugs such as heroin. Hepatitis C comes from infected blood products or any contact with blood such as needles, tattooing,

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manicures, etc. Epstein Barr virus is transmitted mostly through saliva contact either through kissing or the sharing of the same cutlery or toothbrush. Cytomegalovirus is typically transmitted through direct contact with body fluids such as urine, saliva, semen and breast milk. Recently, more than 160 cases of acute hepatitis in children ages one month to 16 years have been reported in 12 countries, including the United States. One child has died and 17 of these infected children required a lifesaving,

emergency liver transplant. The severity of disease in children is highly unusual and prompted the Centers for Disease Control to alert physicians around the country to be on the lookout for cases of acute hepatitis in children. The most common cause of acute hepatitis in children is hepatitis A. None of these cases were caused by hepatitis A or any of the other common viral causes of acute hepatitis including COVID-19. These severe cases in children were caused by an adenovirus which has not previously been reported to cause such severe disease. Adenoviruses spread from person to person and typically are associated with the “common cold”. These viruses usually cause respiratory symptoms but they can cause gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis or pink eye and bladder infections. There are no specific treatments for the acute hepatitis caused by adenovirus. Treatment is given for symptoms. It is important for parents and caregivers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis. Children should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and parents and caregivers should also consider hepatitis A vaccination.

How can someone prevent getting acute hepatitis? Simple common sense actions such as frequent handwashing, avoiding people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth and wearing a mask if you have symptoms, may lessen the

likelihood of either getting sick or passing your infection to someone else. These simple behavioral modifications can help keep you and your children safe from acute viral infections which cause hepatitis. —David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP

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Twice yearly, he provides a presentation to club members, parents and coaches on concussion protocols and return to play based on U.S. Soccer Federation national guidelines. He reviews medical information and evaluations for club players as needed, and advises them on returning to the game after an injury. Pain medicine is a subspecialty of anesthesiology. Ciccone attended New YorkPresbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center for his four-year residency in anesthesiology, followed by a tri-institute fellowship in pain medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which he completed in 2010. Ciccone received subspecialty board certification in pain medicine from the American Board of Anesthesiology in 2011. Before joining HSS Long Island, Ciccone served in the department of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, where he helped build the outpatient and inpatient pain management practice. During his 10-year tenure, he trained more than 70 fellows in interventional pain management. Ciccone’s wife, Madeleine, is also a physician. She is an attending psychiatrist for Memorial Sloan Kettering at the Uniondale and Commack locations. —HSS Long Island

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effrey Ciccone, MD, an active resident in his Manhasset community, has joined HSS Long Island, the Uniondale location of Hospital for Special Surgery. A board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in pain management, Ciccone provides nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions, including chronic back pain, neck pain, arthritis, headaches and migraine, chronic pain after surgery, complex regional pain syndrome, nerve pain, sciatica and pain from sports injuries. Ciccone characterizes his approach to pain management as evidence-based, patient-centered and restorative, tailoring treatment to each individual patient. He specializes in interventional procedures such as spinal injections and nerve blocks, often using imaging guidance for precise placement of pain medication. He has a particular interest in advancing the field of neuromodulation, which involves nerve stimulation to relieve pain. Recognizing the benefits of a multifaceted approach to pain management, Ciccone often uses medical treatments and technological advances in conjunction with physical therapy, lifestyle modification and rehabilitation techniques. Ciccone, who grew up on Long Island, joins 31 physicians in various orthopedic subspecialties at HSS Long Island, located

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources and conversations can still feel complicated and out of reach. Are there common warning signs for mental health conditions or crises? Specific factors that can lead to mental health conditions or even crises? What resources are out there—and how do I know if they’re right for me? Many people are learning about mental health topics for the first time. Having a widespread understanding of the topic can help you be more informed if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition or crisis. Around half of people in the U.S. will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life, so everyone should know what to look out for. Everyone should have the support needed to thrive. Communities that have been historically and presently oppressed face a deeper mental health burden because of the added impact of

trauma, oppression and harm. There’s often no one single cause for a mental health condition. Instead, there are many possible risk factors that can influence how likely a person is to experience a mental health condition or how serious the symptoms may be. Some risk factors for mental health conditions include: trauma, which can be a one-time event or ongoing; your environment and how it impacts your health and quality of life (also known as social determinants of health like financial stability and health care access); genetics; brain chemistry; and your habits and lifestyle such as a lack of sleep. Of course, understanding the risk factors for a mental health condition can be more difficult when it’s your own mental health. Take time to ask yourself about your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to see if this is part of a pattern that may be caused by a mental health condition. Here are some questions to get you started: • Have things that used to feel easy started feeling difficult? • Does the idea of doing daily tasks like making your bed now feel really, really hard? • Have you lost interest in activities and

hobbies you used to enjoy? • Do you feel irritated, possibly to the point of lashing out at people you care about? Our society focuses much more on physical health than mental health, but both are equally important. If you are concerned about your mental health, there are several options available. You are not alone—help is out there and recovery is possible. It may be hard to talk about your concerns, but simply acknowledging to yourself that you’re struggling is a really big step.

Taking a screening at www.mhascreening.org can help you to better understand what you are experiencing and get helpful resources. After that, consider talking to someone you trust about your results and seek out a professional to find the support you need. While you may not need this information today, knowing the basics about mental health will mean you’re prepared if you ever need it. Go to www.mhanational.org/may to learn more. —Mental Health America

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ast week, the media became inflamed with news of a leaked Supreme Court majority opinion draft overturning the 1973 Roe vs. Wade abortion decision. Local politicians, as you might guess, rushed into cyberspace to express their opinions. In the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health case, the court is expected to decide in June on the constitutionality of Roe. Politicians aren’t waiting until then. Reaction came in swiftly from the top down. “I am horrified by the apparent draft Supreme Court opinion leaked this evening that would overturn the right to abortion guaranteed by Roe vs. Wade,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “For the sake of women across the country, this should not be the Supreme Court’s final opinion when it comes to abortion rights.

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“We have been fighting this battle for too long. I refuse to go backwards. I refuse to let my new granddaughter have to fight for the rights generations have fought for and won, rights that she should be guaranteed. She added, “For anyone who needs access to care, our state will welcome you with open arms. New York will always be a place where abortion rights are protected

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and where abortion is safe and accessible. Just as the Statue of Liberty lifts her lamp tall in our harbor, New York will never stop fighting for what’s right — unafraid and undeterred.” Senator Charles Schumer, who is that body’s majority leader, quickly announced plans to hold a vote on codifying Roe if indeed it is overturned. He called the leak as revealing a “dark and disturbing

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day for America.” His senate counterpart, Senator Mitch McConnell, criticized the leak for happening at all. “I think the story today is an effort by someone on the inside to discredit the institution of the [Supreme Court,] which continues a pattern that we’ve observed over the last couple years,” he told members of the Washington press corps. McConnell would not

speculate on the impact of any final decision. “All of this puts the cart before the horse,” he said. “The leaked draft majority opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade reveals that the Supreme Court’s right-wing majority is poised to destroy the fundamental human and reproductive rights of millions of women, willfully disregarding public opinion and court precedent. While we can hold out hope for revisions, we cannot wait to act,” read a statement by U.S. Senator Kristin Gillibrand (D—NY). It continued, “At the federal level, Congress must enshrine into law the right to an abortion and Democrats must be willing to eliminate the filibuster to do so. As we approach the midterm elections, it is absolutely critical that Democrats turn out in record numbers to maintain our majorities. The American people do not support the government interfering with what people do with their own bodies.

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the dark ages. Here in New York, we’re not going back, and we’re going to fight every day to make sure of that.” Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who also represents the Roslyn area in the state capitol, was also quick to check in. “It was just yesterday that a major Long Island publication featured the critical issue of abortion rights and my proposed legislation which would protect New Yorkers from being criminally charged in anti-abortion states,” Lavine’s comments began. “Today, I am appalled by one of the most dangerous and abhorrent attacks on women’s rights and human rights in American history.

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blasted the leak as an “egregious” breach of trust. The chief justice also ordered an investigation. By then, the train had left the station. According to Politico, Justice Samuel Alito, a nominee of President George W. Bush, penned the majority opinion. It runs 98 pages long, with a 31-page appendix of state abortion laws, plus no less than 118 footnotes. “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” the draft stated. “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” “Roe expressed the ‘feel[ing]’ that the Fourteenth Amendment was the provision that did the work, but its message seemed to be that the abortion right could be found somewhere in the Constitution and that specifying its exact location was not of paramount importance,” Alito also wrote. Elsewhere, Alito maintained that “the inescapable conclusion is that a right to abortion is not deeply rooted in the Nation’s history and traditions.” “The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion,” the draft concluded. “Roe and Casey arrogated that authority. We now overrule those decisions and return that authority to the people and their elected representatives.” When the Supreme Court releases the final draft this summer, it is certain to touch off political fireworks likely to last into this year’s political season and those to come.

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The statement went on to read, “At the state level, Democrats must enact strong pro-choice legislation where we currently have control. In purple and red states, we must fight tooth and nail to flip legislatures and pass legislation guaranteeing reproductive rights, including access to abortion. There is no state where a majority of the public supports a federal ban on abortion. And with this fundamental right in jeopardy, it is incumbent upon states like New York, where abortion is safe and accessible, to open our doors to those seeking care. “We must refuse to back down or move backwards—the lives and futures of millions of Americans depend on us acting now,” the senator concluded. State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D–North Hills) who represents much of the Roslyn area in Albany, released her own statement. “When we passed the Reproductive Health Act in New York State in 2019, people told us that we didn’t need to bother; that Roe v. Wade was the law of the land, and we had nothing to worry about it,” the statement began. “The other side went so far as to accuse us of political theater. But we took action because a woman’s right to choose is sacred and must be protected from those who would take our rights from us to further their own agenda. And today as we look out on the horizon of a post-Roe era, state laws are the last protection from a far-right Supreme Court, and extremist politicians who are hell-bent on sending us back into

It is very likely that the Trump Court will overturn Roe in the coming days, even though the anti-abortion justices promised the American people that they would not. Elections certainly have consequences. It will fall upon the states to provide the legal support for a woman’s right to reproductive freedom. While some states will suppress that freedom, I will never relent in fighting for reproductive health. Abortion rights are human rights. New Yorkers have a proud history of defending the rights of our people. We will not sit passively as states with authoritarian governments enact laws suppressing human rights. With more than 20 states passing such damaging laws in the last months, the people of the State of New York will not enable and empower those repressive and authoritarian regimes.” The case in question involves a Mississippi state law that bans the abortion procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The issue, as with others, breaks down along the usual Blue State/Red State divide. If Roe were overturned or at least curtailed, up to half the states in the Union would enact restrictions or outright bans. The Roe decision, as Hochul noted, is safe in New York. The same is true of the tri-state area, plus New England with the possible exception of New Hampshire. Along the northeast corridor, only Pennsylvania has a pro-life legislature. However, its current governor is a Democrat who would veto any pro-life proposals. The bombshell leak was delivered to Politico, a Washington, D.C.-based web site. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts

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Reducing And Reusing Basics

he most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Making a new product emits greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and requires a lot of materials and energy—raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated then transported to wherever it will be sold. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment and save money.

This split-level home in Syosset Woods at 45 Kathleen Dr. sold on May 9 for $925,000. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home has a nice living room and an updated kitchen. The dining room has also been updated and features sliding glass doors to the yard. The basement is full and finished and has an exit to the side yard. The den is on ground level. One of the bedrooms has an ajoining bathroom and also has an exit to the yard. The yard is private and fully fenced in and includes a semi- in-ground pool. The driveway is private. This home is close to schools, shopping, the train station and major highways. This home at 205 Fen Way in Hidden Ridge, Syosset’s most sought-after gated community sold on May 10 for $660,000. It is a beautifully renovated condominium with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen countertops are granite, the appliances are stainless steel and the cabinets are maple. The floors are hardwood. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet. The washer and dryer are new. The full basement is large. This home is light and airy and has southern exposure with two new skylights and a new roof. Enjoy country club-style living with a pool, tennis court, clubhouse, playground and guarded gatehouse. It is located conveniently near dining, shopping, schools, the train station and the highway.

Benefits of reducing and reusing

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. • Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials. • Saves energy. • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. • Helps sustain the environment for future generations. • Reduces the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and incinerators. • Allows products to be used to their fullest extent. • Saves money.

Ideas on how to reduce and reuse

• Think Green Before You Shop. Reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions by thinking

green when you shop. • Reduce your food waste by shopping smart, buying what you need, composting food scraps and donating unused food to food banks or shelters. More ways to reduce your impact. • Reuse or repurpose items such as old clothing, cloth grocery bags, and containers to prevent waste. • Buy used items to reduce waste as well as the emissions created by producing new materials or disposing of them in landfills. Donate unused clothing, electronics and building materials to make sure others can reuse them too. • Buy products made with recycled content. Check labels to see if a product or its packaging is made from recycled materials. • Know before you throw. Know what items your local recycling programExit Exit EPA website collects and encourage your household to recycle right and recycle more. • Learn about what else you can do at home, at school, at work and in your community. • Maintain and repair products, like clothing, tires and appliances, so that they won’t have to be thrown out and replaced as frequently. • Borrow, rent or share items that are used infrequently, like party decorations, tools or furniture. —Environmental Protection Agency EPA

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

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The COVID-19 Scare Isn’t Over After two-plus years of home confinement, mask mandates, vaccination lines and all of the other inconveniences, the public is breathing a sigh of relief. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us experienced depression, grief, sadness, boredom, restlessness and daily mood swings. There is no doubt that things have gotten much better. People are attending events, planning vacations, enjoying the great outdoors and many of our friends and neighbors have gone back into their offices. But if you think COVID-19 is now a subject for the history books, you are sadly mistaken. Each and every day there are new alerts about the rising number of reported cases. New York City is a good case in point. During the latter half of the winter, city health officials reported that there were 1.8 million adults experiencing symptoms related to the latest strain of COVID-19. Nassau and Suffolk counties are the highest regions in the state for reported cases. Shanghai, China, a city of almost 25 million people, has been on lockdown for six weeks due to a surge in new cases. At the same time, Beijing, a city of 21 million, is wrestling with a decision on how far to go with lockdowns. The recent Gridiron Dinner, a popular event for Washington politicians, has turned out to have been a super spreader evening with numerous members of the president’s cabinet and the vice president testing positive. I have attended two weddings in the past month, where I subsequently learned that a large number of attendees experienced some version of the new variant. Luckily, I have tested negative but the stories are too close to home to ignore the perils of large gatherings. There is no sense looking to our political leaders for advice on what to do next. All of them are afraid of the backlash they would get if they proposed any mask mandates or moratoriums on public gatherings. I have little confidence in our national health officials who have been making inconsistent recommendations on how to avoid getting infected. With all of the current confusion about how to deal with the threat of getting sick, again the true answer is using your own common sense, as we approach the summer months.

INSIDE POLITICS Jerry Kremer

If you are holding a private event, there is nothing wrong with asking your guests for proof of vaccination. If you are attending a function not under your control, you have to decide whether it’s worth the risk of accidental exposure. If you are riding in a car with some total strangers, it is OK to have a mask available. The same goes for riding on trains, airplanes and buses. There is no doubt that the big COVID-19 scare is slowly disappearing, but it doesn’t hurt to take some simple precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones.

With numerous variants and rising COVID-19 numbers, the pandemic is far from being a relic of the past. (Photo by HFCM Communicatie/ CC BY-SA 4.0)

Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in Uniondale. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or Anton Media Group.

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TAKING COMMUNITY NEWS UP A NOTCH Community newspapers usually publish articles of local interest including calendars of upcoming events, classified ads, petty crimes and the occasional rants of self proclaimed local political pundits, but with the inclusion of Joseph Scotchie’s column, “A Heap of Broken Images” (May 4, 2022), the Anton Media Group has moved far beyond the purview of a community newspaper. Mr. Scotchie’s article on T.S. Eliot’s poem, “The Wasteland”, was throughly analyzed and researched. Particularly relevant to our times was Scotchie’s citing of Chilton Williamson’s interpretation of the poem in which Chilton explained how “The Wasteland” sought

to “…extend the western tradition of rationalism as opposed to irrationalism, beauty to ugliness, consonance to dissonance, style to carelessness and vulgarity, symmetry to asymmetry, erudition to ignorance, Christian faith to impiety.” Although published in 1922 and therefore technically not local news, “The Wasteland” is prescient to our times. It is a commentary on central issue of our times and the Anton Media Group should be commended for respecting its readers by publishing articles which teach, inspire and elevate. Quite a feat for a community newspaper. —Laurann Laurann Pandelakis

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Happy 188th Anniversary Long Island Rail Road Let us all wish a Happy 188th Anniversary to the Long Island Rail Road. On April 24, 1834, the Long Island Rail Road was officially chartered by the State of New York. In 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad bought a controlling interest as part of its plan for direct access to Manhattan which began on September 8, 1910. The Pennsylvania Railroad subsidized the LIRR into the late 1940s. This provided the financial basis for support of expansion and upgrades to service and infrastructure. At the end of World War Two, there began a decline of our LIRR with a corresponding loss of farebox revenues. The Pennsylvania Railroad began to reduce financial support as well. This played a part in the LIRR going into receivership in 1949. In recognition of the role the LIRR played in the economy of both Long Island and New York City, New York State began providing financial assistance to the LIRR in the 1950s and 1960s. The “Line of the Dashing Dan” was officially chartered on April 24, 1965 by the State of New York. Prior to 1965, the LIRR derived almost 100 percent of its funding for both capital and operating expenses from fares. Chartered by the State Legislature in 1965 as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority (MCTA), it was created to purchase and operate the bankrupt LIRR. In 1966, New York State bought the railroad’s controlling stock from the Pennsylvania Rail Road and put it under the newly formed Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority. The MCTA changed its name to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 1968, when it took over operations of the New York City Transit Authority. With MTA subsidies, the LIRR modernized further and grew into the busiest commuter railroad in the United States. Over the past 50 years, several billion dollars in combined county, city, state and federal taxpayers generated dollars have subsidized both the capital and operating costs for the LIRR.

PENNER STATION Larry Penner

Riders must remember that fare hikes are periodically required if the MTA is to provide the services millions of New Yorkers use daily. They are inevitable due to inflation, along with increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state of good repair, replacement of wornout rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops along with system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system. Half-hour weekly and weekend service on the Port Washington LIRR branch is one reason many decide to live in Northeastern Queens and Great Neck. It is easier seven days a week to attend Met games, other Citi Field events, US

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Open, Arthur Ashe stadium, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens Zoo, Madison Square Garden activities and Broadway shows on a regular basis. Those of us in the know already moved to communities adjacent to LIRR Port Washington branch stations years or even decades ago. The Great Neck, Little Neck, Douglaston, Bayside and Auburndale neighborhoods are some of the best in the Metropolitan New York area. We have great air quality along with a low crime rate, abundant parks, libraries, shopping, entertainment, movie theaters, hospitals and medical facilities. Riders on the Port Washington branch have far more abundant seating and a quick 30 minute or less trip into Penn Station without having to change at Jamaica than LIRR commuters on other branches. Port Washington branch riders miss most service disruptions. Starting in December 2022,

LIRR will begin service to Grand Central Terminal via the $11.2 billion East Side Access project. In the end, quality and frequency of service is dependent upon secure revenue streams. We all have to contribute—be it at the fare box or tax revenues generated by different levels of government redistributed back to the MTA. TANSTAAFL or “There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch” or in this case, a free ride. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

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ew York Blood Center (NYBC) recently announced a blood emergency, as school spring breaks and holiday travel have caused an alarming drop in donations over the past six weeks. All blood types are low and type O is at just at a 1-to-2-day level. This shortage occurs amid increasing COVID-19 rates, which can be attributed to the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 that has been spreading rapidly throughout New York and surrounding areas. For example, New York City’s COVID transmission rate has increased 32 percent in the last 10 days. The city recently raised its COVID-19 alert level to medium as cases surpassed a rate of 200 per 100,000 people in the five boroughs. Hospitals and patients rely upon a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving blood donations, but the recent spike in cases and spring break travel have caused uncertainty. Donor participation has reached record lows at blood drives and donor centers. In the last six weeks, NYBC has seen approximately 6000 fewer blood donors versus earlier this year. “This time of the year always tends to be difficult for the blood supply, with school spring breaks and increased travel making blood donations less of a priority. These factors are now coinciding with increasing COVID cases and a potential fifth wave of the pandemic,” Senior Executive Director at New York Blood Center Senior Executive Andrea Cefarelli said. “One blood donation has the ability to save up to three lives. We highly encourage all who are able to donate today to help New Yorkers who need it most.” It only takes one hour to donate, and a single donation can save multiple lives. Roughly one in seven hospital admissions require a blood transfusion. Those in need include: cancer patients, accident, burn, or trauma victims, transplant recipients, surgery patients, chronically transfused patients suffering from sickle cell disease or thalassemia, and many more. To make an appointment at this blood drive, donors can visit www.nybc.org or call 1-800-933-2566. Donors are encouraged to post pictures

of their donations and tag the New York Blood Center: New York Blood Center Official Social Media Handles & Hashtags These handles can be used for tagging the blood center, sharing content from the blood center, etc. Facebook facebook.com/newyorkbloodcenter Instagram @newyorkbloodcenter LinkedIn linkedin.com/company new-york-blood-center TikTok @nybloodcenter Twitter @nybloodcenter YouTube youtube.com/user/ NewYorkBloodCenter Official Hashtag #nybloodcenter Founded in 1964, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a nonprofit organization that is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers in the world. NYBC, along with its operating divisions Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Missouri (CBC), Innovative Blood Resources (IBR), Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), and Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), collect approximately 4,000 units of blood products each day and serve local communities of more than 75 million people in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT), Mid Atlantic area (PA, DE, MD, VA), Missouri and Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. NYBC and its operating divisions also provide a wide array of transfusion-related medical services to over 500 hospitals nationally, including Comprehensive Cell Solutions, the National Center for Blood Group Genomics, the National Cord Blood Program, and the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, which—among other milestones—developed a practical screening method for hepatitis B as well as a safe, effective and affordable vaccine, and a patented solvent detergent plasma process innovating blood-purification technology worldwide. —Submitted by the New York Blood Center

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Long Island Kennel Club Presents Canine Fun Planting Fields to be site of annual spring dog show

t’s a real “dog day afternoon.” The Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their fur children to the Long Island Dog Festival on Sunday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. The festival is part of the annual Long Island spring dog shows on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The shows on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, are run by the Ladies Kennel Association and are held at the same beautiful venue. Sunday’s Long Island Dog Festival celebrates all things canine, from impeccable show dogs to agility training. Fun-filled events and attractions make this festival a treat for anyone who loves dogs—that is to say, everyone. The weekend’s daily activities culminate with the Conformation judging on all days. Hundreds of superbly presented dogs —coiffed Collies, pedicured Poodles, dandified Dandie Dinmonts, and other breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club—vie for bragging rights as they contend for Best in Show. All are invited to this parade of pups and cheer on the winner of the coveted ribbon. Sunday is also Costume Day at the Long Island Dog Festival. The theme: Long Island Nautical. Prizes will be awarded for the best nautically themed pet costume. Whether or not your dog has fleas, the Sunday Flea Market will offer a huge assortment of new and vintage items for all tastes and budgets. That includes jewelry, art,

That” competition. • Dog Shows: From toys and terriers to herders and hounds, watch these professional pooches strut their stuff. Hosted by the Ladies Kennel Association on Friday and Saturday and the Long Island Kennel Club on Sunday. • Ask a Breeder: This is your chance to meet local purebred breeders and ask them anything you’ve always wanted to know about your specific breed. • Kids Zone: On Sunday, a professional face painter will transform little ones into playful pups. • Chow: An array of food and drinks will be available for purchase—including hot dogs, of course. The Long Island Kennel Club Presents Tail-Wagging Fun for the Whole Family at the Long Island Dog Festival on Sunday, May 22, at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Among the attractions are AKC’s My Dog Can Do That!, In which your dog can learn to navigate tunnels and jumps in a fun, low-stress environment. (Photo courtesy of the Long Island Kennel Club)

housewares, fashions, and gifts of all stripes (spots?) for any dog lover or collector. Other Long Island Dog Festival highlights include: • AKC’s My Dog Can Do That!: A professional instructor will help your dog

navigate tunnels and jumps, just like those high-powered agility dogs on television. • Dog Trick Competition: Can your hound give a high five? Can your terrier tap dance? Four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff in the “My Dog Can Do

• Vendors: Take some pooch-centric goodies back to your dog house. Admission of $20 per car load includes all-day access to the Planting Fields Arboretum (1395 Planting Fields Rd. in Oyster Bay), a beautifully preserved Gold Coast mansion and gardens that hearken back Long Island’s Gilded Age glamour. Visit www.plantingfields.org for more information. For general information about the show, visit www.longislanddogshows.com or contact 516-776-0923 or 631-928-4312. —Submitted by the Long Island Kennel Club

Air Force Vet Honored For Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention Efforts Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, along with his colleagues on the town board, recently honored United States Air Force Veteran Kevin Hertell for his humanitarian efforts in veteran suicide awareness and prevention. Hertell is the founder of the nonprofit Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation (SARFLAG), an organization that memorializes the thousands of veterans who have died by suicide after returning home from duty. “Sadly, more than 100,000 veterans have taken their own lives since 2001 and it is time this epidemic is recognized,” Saladino said “These fallen veterans have no monument, no memorials, no adequate media coverage and little support. Kevin has designed a flag to honor them that currently flies in 13 states and now

will be on display here in the Town of Oyster Bay aside our POW Flag and Chair.” The flag also honors, unites and respects their families and builds awareness around removing the stigma associated with mental health and seeking treatment, serving as a reminder that “Not All Wounds are Visible.” Veterans facing mental health issues should call the Veteran’s Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, ext. 1; if you have hearing loss, call TTY: 1-800-799-4889. This hotline offers free and confidential support to all veterans, all service members, National Guard and Reserves and their family members and friends 24/7, 365 days a year. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (fifth from left) honoring Kevin Hertell (sixth from left) for his work in veteran suicide awareness and prevention (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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WORD FIND This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 17 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

What swims beneath Solution: 17 Letters

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Most people, at some point in life, struggle with feeling good enough for the situation at hand. While such assessments are a part of growing and knowing oneself, if you can figure out how to skip the self-evaluation this week, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble. You’re more than enough, so dive in and handle it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). As Carl Jung suggested, the self is a “coincidentia oppositorum” -- both bright and dark and yet neither. Since it is impossible for a person to produce purely good or purely bad outcomes, don’t fret. You’ll complete 25 important things before the week is through, all with the best intentions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The contradictions stand defiantly before you, daring you to make sense of them. It’s a trick. They cannot be reasoned into a peaceful state. Stand back instead. These ideas are like the south side of two magnets: in a state of repellent instability that just might cause one side to flip. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Shouldn’t true love also be easy love? And yet, were it really so, there would be no love stories. This week, the plot thickens. The rules will be reviewed and possibly rewritten. Loyalties will be tested. You’ll learn more about the person you love and about yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you can’t figure out why something happened, it’s natural to go into mental overdrive trying to work it out. But people have acted on their feelings, and there may be no reason that will suffice. Get ready for exciting new happenings. Stop analyzing the last thing. Choose a takeaway. Put it to rest. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Communication conundrums will occur. When you don’t know what to say, you’re in a good place. You’re recognizing the complexity of the situation, the need for careful listening and discernment. A pause can be an invitation. People get in trouble overusing their lips, not for overusing their ears. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve known yourself to strive for a pure heart, clear mind and devout soul. You’ve also known yourself not to worry so much about it. Maybe the latter way suggests greater self-acceptance and a kinder overall demeanor. It’s a week of not trying, just being, and deciding that’s perfectly fine. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). More than any other time in history, people have come to expect to be entertained at every juncture. Your advantage is your curiosity. You don’t wait for others to captivate your attention. Instead, you find your own reasons to engage, which is a sign of special intelligence.

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the varied spaces needed for the expanded festival. Already providing the community with a vast array of services, the Y will now be home to the chamber’s wonderful event to be enjoyed by area families and others. The chamber is very grateful to Lewis and his staff for hosting SpringFest. A major attraction at the chamber festival is the showcasing of local talent. Be sure to check the entertainment schedule in the event program available at the chamber booth for groups and show times. Among the acts will be the popular POB JFK High School a cappella group Drama Cadets, as well as performances by local dance, acting and martial arts centers. An energetic DJ will emcee and keep the music flowing for the throng of visitors. Sponsors are the backbone of events like this and many were eager to support

the chamber’s next level event. The four Platinum Sponsors of SpringFest 2022 are TD Bank, the Mid-Island Y JCC, TLC Companions Home Health Care and Ambassador Home Improvement. The chamber is grateful for their generosity and to all the other sponsors who helped assure the success of SpringFest. Event chairman Elan Wurtzel pointed out, “Our sponsors view SpringFest as an opportunity to emerge from the doldrums of the pandemic and re-energize their businesses and engage with our community. Our members’ response has been unprecedented.” The chamber booth will be buzzing with activity. The popular prize wheel will be back, beckoning festival goers to try their luck at winning a prize. While they last, free T-shirts featuring sponsors will be doled out by member volunteers, who have been

working tirelessly behind the scenes for months to make this the chamber’s best event yet. Hard to miss will be the long lineup of tempting raffle baskets displayed near the chamber booth. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the chamber’s current charity partner, Rebecca Koltun/ Help Hope Live. Many POB residents have heard about Koltun, a bright, funny, talented young woman who, in March, just short of her college graduation, was in a skiing accident and suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Her injuries require long-term care and equipment over the course of her lifetime with estimated expenses in the millions. Koltun’s parents have established fundraising though “Help Hope Live,” a foundation that provides a website through which smaller charities can raise money. All monies raised by the chamber for this charity will go to Rebecca’s care. Visit www.pobcoc.com for more information on the charity and SpringFest. Barbara Mars is the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Administrator

Twelve Long Island School Districts To Close On Diwali In 2022 Hindus call for Diwali holiday in all Long Island schools W

elcoming 12 Long Island public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private, charter, parochial, and independent schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils of most of the Long Island schools, as they had to be at school on their most popular festival while there were holidays to commemorate festivals of other religions. Diwali falls on Oct. 24 this year; and 2022-23 calendars of Deer Park, East Meadow, East Williston, Elwood Union Free, Half Hollow Hills Central, Herricks Public, Hicksville Public, Jericho Union Free, Levittown Public, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free, North Babylon, Syosset Central School-Districts/

Rajan Zed (Contributed photo) Schools; show their schools closed for students on Oct. 24. Zed, who is president of Universal

Society of Hinduism, stated that holiday on Diwali in Long Island schools would be a step in the positive direction in view of the reported presence of a substantial number of Hindu students at schools, as it was vital to meet the religious and spiritual needs of Hindu pupils. Zed indicated that since it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at home with their children; closing schools on Diwali would ensure that and would also display how respectful and accommodating Long Island schools were to their faith. If schools had declared other religious holidays, why not Diwali, Zed asked. Holidays of all major religions should be honored, and no one should be penalized for practicing their religion, Zed added. Zed suggested that all Long Island schools, public, private, charter, parochial, and independent, to seriously look into declaring Diwali as an official

holiday, thus recognizing the intersection of spirituality and education. Zed noted that awareness about ‘other’ religions thus created by such holidays like Diwali would make Long Island students well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened citizens of tomorrow. Zed thanked boards of education of school districts, which closed schools for students on Diwali, for understanding the concerns of Hindu community. Zed further said that Hinduism is rich in festivals and religious festivals are very dear and sacred to Hindus. Diwali, the festival of lights, aims at dispelling the darkness and lighting up the lives and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about 1.2 billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal. There are about three million Hindus in the USA. —Submitted by Rajan Zed

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Integrated digital marketing and communications firm, Didit, headquartered in Melville, recently announced the promotion of Eric Wiggins, of Port Jefferson Station, to Chief Executive Officer of the agency. A 16-year-veteran at the firm, serving several roles through the years, Wiggins previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development. Didit is a privately held industry pioneer that offers traditional and digital marketing, public relations and digital services across a host of industries and a diverse client base, from large international corporations to local retailers. Joining Didit in 2006, Wiggins has served in both internal and external traditional and digital marketing roles. He began his career within the client services department and was promoted multiple times, ultimately reaching VP status. Wiggins was instrumental in the success of Didit’s marquee clients with involvement in strategic brainstorming and developing strong relationships within organizations. During his tenure, he has managed multiple teams while mentoring talent, many of whom credit him for their professional achievements. Wiggins also has

experience in successfully handling tens of millions of dollars in monthly media spend on behalf of clients. “Eric has a deep knowledge of our business and I have full confidence in his ability to take on the role of CEO,” said Didit Co-Founder/Partner and Executive Chairman Kevin Lee. “His solid understanding of and longtime experience in managing and executing Didit’s offerings, and his strong awareness of the needs of our clients and employees position him well for this position. I know Eric will continue to move the agency in a focused direction of growth and success, and I look forward to the next chapter in Didit’s history.” According to Didit’s leadership and staff, Wiggins possesses a supportive and empowering employee management. His congenial nature has allowed him to foster longstanding relationships and connections with both employees and clients. “I am very pleased to take on the important position of CEO at Didit,” Wiggins said. “I have had the wonderful opportunity to see the agency grow through the years, and I am eager to play a lead role in the future of the company. My primary goal is to

Eric Wiggins (Photo courtesy of Didit)

continue to increase business, with a ‘strategy first’ approach, while servicing clients at a multi-channel level. I also plan to be a strong support system to our critical teams of employees at the company.” The agency also maintains a direct mail facility in Lindenhurst. This arm of the firm provides creative offerings, print production, letter shop capabilities and fulfillment services. Didit DM’s pioneering techniques include data programming, direct mail design, print management, advanced mail tracking, direct mail technologies, postal optimization and variable data imaging. —Submitted by Didit

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently joined with colleagues and town highway and building officials to commence the demolition of a long-dilapidated zombie home in Massapequa. The longtime eyesore was recently court-granted for demolition following multiple complaints from neighbors in the community. “We are so pleased to rid yet another community of this dilapidated zombie home,” Saladino said. “Following months of unanswered notices of violation, many resident complaints and multiple property cleanups, this property will no longer be an eyesore in the community.” The town received court permission to fully inspect the property six months ago after numerous code violations issued upon the property owner went unanswered. The building was found to be in very poor condition, with overgrown vegetation, excessive wear on the roof, trash strewn both inside and out, rotting walls, odors

and overall unsanitary conditions. Upon the town’s survey, a request was made to the court to proceed with demolition and the court granted the request. “Our residents care deeply about their neighborhoods and shouldn’t have to bear the burden of a house in such deplorable conditions,” Councilman Lou Imbroto said. “The Town of Oyster Bay has been aggressively combating zombie homes through our Quality of Life Task Force, which has successfully resulted in the demolition of 12 derelict properties in just two years. We will continue our rigorous efforts to protect our communities and do what’s right by our residents.” “The town board takes quality of life concerns seriously and time and time again have kept our promises to protect our residents,” Councilman Tom Hand said. “Working together, we will continue to safeguard our neighborhoods and protect our taxpayers.” —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

POLICE REPORT Auto Strikes Levittown Pedestrian

Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a serious auto accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Monday, May 2, at 1:13 p.m. in Levittown. According to detectives, a 76-yearold male pedestrian was struck on Hempstead Turnpike at Emerson Avenue, by an 82-year-old female traveling eastbound in a 2022 Hyundai. The driver remained at the scene. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.

area hospital for treatment. He was listed in serious condition. The 47-year-old male operator of the vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured. The Nissan went through a brake and safety check. The investigation is ongoing.

Bryant Drive House Fire

The Public Information Office reports the details of a house fire that occurred on Tuesday, April 19, at 4:42 a.m. in Seaford. According to officers, a 911 call was received for a working house fire at a Bryant Drive residence. Upon arrival, the house Seaford Bicyclist Hit was fully engulfed in flames and all The Homicide Squad reports the residents had safely evacuated. The details of a serious auto accident Seaford Fire Department responded involving a bicyclist that occurred and successfully extinguished the on Thursday, April 28, at 8:14 p.m. fire. The residence suffered extensive in Seaford.According to detectives, a damage. No injuries reported at the 54-year-old male bicyclist, crossing scene. A Nassau County Fire Marshal Sunrise Highway at Washington and Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives Avenue, was struck by a 2004 Nissan were on the scene. The investigation Pathfinder. As a result of the collision, is ongoing. the bicyclist suffered multiple trauma —Submitted by the Nassau injuries and was transported to an County Police Department

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Quality of Life Task Force was responsible for getting this zombie house torn down in Massapequa. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

Hicksville Celebrates Opening Of New Water Treatment Facility Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row, third from left), Legislator Rose Walker (front row, second from right) and Councilman Tom Hand (second row, fourth from left), a former Massapequa Water Commissioner, joined the Hicksville Water District (HWD) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new state-of-the-art treatment facility specifically designed to remove 1,4-dioxane pollutants from the community’s water. The Hicksville Water District has been extremely proactive in its treatment of emerging contaminants in recent years to ensure the community’s water always meets or exceeds all federal, state and local water quality standards and the district’s eight operational wells are the most of any water district on Long Island. Protecting this precious water source has always been the foremost priority and the new systems at this Hicksville treatment facility will ensure that the HWD is able to do so for generations to come. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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FARMINGDALE LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT NASSAU CO U NT Y U .S. BANK T RU ST , N.A., AS T RU ST EE FO R LSF9 MAST ER PART ICIPAT IO N T RU ST , Plaintiff against GU ST AVE SCHO T K ER A/ K / A GU ST AVE A. SCHO T K ER A/ K / A GU ST AVE ADO LF SCHO T K ER, IV, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 O ld Country Road, Suite 103N, W estbury, NY 11590 . Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 23, 2019, and Amended on December 22, 2021 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 31, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Clinton Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 49. Block 162 Lot 42 & 43. 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 Farmingdale, T own of O yster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $ 667,159.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606798/ 2018. T he foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’ s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. T he Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee AYSN353 5-18-11-4; 4-27-2022-4T #232523- NO B/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of LPG Integrity Rentals, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 3/ 22/ 2022. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 41 State Street Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6-1; 5-25-18-11-4; 4-272022-6T -#232596- NO B/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME CO U RT O F T HE ST AT E O F NEW YO RK -

CO U NT Y O F NASSAU DIT ECH FINANCIAL LLC FK A GREEN T REE SERVICING LLC, V. JO HN CAST AGNA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NO T ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 15, 2020, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DIT ECH FINANCIAL LLC FK A GREEN T REE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and JO HN CAST AGNA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN O R SHINE at the North Side Steps, 100 SU PREME CO U RT DRIVE, MINEO LA, NY 11501, on June 6, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1 CENT ER CO U RT , BET HPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 340, Lot 5: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index # 603996/ 2019. Fay Mattana, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 5-25-18-11-4-20224T -#232630- NO B/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICES County of Nassau and State of New York, SECT IO N: 46, BLO CK : 412, LO T : 33. Approximate amount of j udgment $422,843.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index #004363/ 2016. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County CO VID-19 Protocols located on the Ofﬁce of Court Administration (O CA) website (https:/ / ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. GLENN R. JERSEY III, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert W eiss W eisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-079588- F00 71211 5-25-18-11-4-20224T -#232632- NO B/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT NASSAU CO U NT Y NAT IO NST AR MO RT GAGE LLC, Plaintiff against DEREK MU RPHY A/ K / A DEREK P. MU RPHY, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 O ld Country Road, Suite 103N, W estbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 4, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 14, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 85 Lawrence Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 49 Block 19 Lot 70. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near the Village of Farmingdale, T own of O yster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $427,032.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index No 018585/ 2010. T he foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’ s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. T he Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine.” Lawrence Schaffer, Esq., Referee AYSN362 6-1; 5-25-18-11-20224T -#232781- NO B/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT CO U NT Y O F NASSAU Deutsche Bank National T rust Company, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Impac Secured Assets Corp. Mortgage PassThrough Certiﬁcates Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST T he Estate of Martha A. Giacoia a/ k/ a Martha Ann Giacoia, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 7, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 12 Henry Street, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and LEGAL NOTICE improvements erected, situNOTICE OF SALE ate, lying and being at Central Park, T own of Hempstead, SU PREME CO U RT CO U N-

T Y O F NASSAU , DBW T L HO LDCO 2014, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RO BERT P. K IRK , JR. A/ K / A RO BERT K IRK , JR. A/ K / A RO BERT P. K IRK , ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on March 19, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 9, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 2 Sixth Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the T own of O yster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 257, Lot 57 and Group Lot 5760. Approximate amount of j udgment is $39,766.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608673/ 2017. T his foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO VID-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. K aren Grant, Esq., R eferee Bronster, LLP, 156 W est 56th Street, Suite 902, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff 6-1; 5-25-18-11-20224T -#232804- NO B/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DESCRIPTION: FULL-DAY UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM BY A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION AND OR OTHER PROVIDER FOR THE FARMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, T owns of O yster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices Building (entrance off of Grant Avenue) within W eldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2022 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for

bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. T he Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to rej ect any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its j udgment is for the best interests of the School District. By O rder: Board of Education Farmingdale U nion Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735 T owns of O yster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York May 18, 2022 5-18-2022-1T -#233001NO B/ FARM

HICKSVILLE LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME CO U RT O F T HE ST AT E O F NEW YO RK CO U NT Y O F NASSAU U .S. BANK NAT IO NAL ASSO CIAT IO N AS T RU ST EE FO R RESIDENT IAL ASSET SECU RIT IES CO RPO RAT IO N HO ME EQ U IT Y MO RT GAGE ASSET -BACK ED PASS-T HRO U GH CERT IFICAT ES SERIES 2007-EMX 1, V. REYNALDO SANCHEZ , ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NO T ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 24, 2018, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U .S. BANK NAT IO NAL ASSO CIAT IO N AS T RU ST EE FO R RESIDENT IAL ASSET SECU RIT IES CO RPO RAT IO N HO ME EQ U IT Y MO RT GAGE ASSET -BACK ED PASS-T HRO U GH CERT IFICAT ES SERIES 2007-EMX 1 is the Plaintiff and REYNALDO SANCHEZ , ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN O R SHINE at the NASSAU CO U NT Y SU PREME CO U RT , NO RT H SIDE ST EPS, 100 SU PREME CO U RT DRIVE, MINEO LA, NY 11501, on June 1, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 35 MCALEST ER AVENU E, HICK SVILLE, NY 11801: Section 11, Block 332, Lot 10: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of

ﬁled Judgment Index # 008336/ 2015. Andrew K . Preston, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 5-18-11-4; 4-27-20224T -#232571- NO B/ HIX LEGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT NASSAU CO U NT Y FAY SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against JO ANNE M. SACCO AS CO -T RU ST EE O F T HE EMMA MANGANO T RU ST , et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 O ld Country Road, Suite 103N, W estbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered O ctober 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 9 , 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 K uhl Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block 272 Lot 11 & 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the T own of O yster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $462,310.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index No 000121/ 2015. T he foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’ s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. T he Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine.” Michele A. Baptiste, Esq., Referee AYSJN028 6-1; 5-25-18-11-20224T -#232642- NO B/ HIX LEGAL NOTICE HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS OFFICE 200 DIVISION AVENUE HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS

T he Board of Education of the Hicksville Public Schools (hereinafter referred to as the “ District” ) hereby invites the submission of Sealed Bids for the following service: BID #051822 – LOCKER REPAIR AND REFINISHING Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on June 1, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Board Room. T he contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as is practicable. Specifications and forms may be obtained from the Purchasing Department beginning May 18, 2022. Please email: kmcmahon@hicksvillepublicschools.org for a copy of the specifications. All addenda may be transmitted via email. T he District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the time and date of the opening if the identifying Sealed Bid information does not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the time and date of the opening are invalid. It is the proposer’ s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All responses received after the date and time stated will not be considered and will be returned unopened. W hether sent by mail, delivery service or personal delivery, the responder assumes responsibility for having their bid deposited on time. T he District reserves the right to accept each bid by individual item, by category, by groups of items or as a whole or, in its discretion, to rej ect all responses. T he District also reserves the right to waive any informality in the bid process if determined to be in the best interest of the District. Bids opened and read shall remain irrevocable for the contract period. T he award of contracts, if at all, shall be made as soon as practicable after the opening. Any qua ntities, if shown, are estimates and not guaranteed. T he Board of Education reserves the right to consider qualification, experience, and reputation, as well as the specific qualifications of a bidder set out herein, in considering bids and awarding the contract. T he Board of Education reserves the right to rej ect any or all bids at its discretion. By O rder of the Board of Education K athleen McMahon Purchasing Agent Dated: May 18, 2022 5-18-2022-1T -#232996NO B/ HIX

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 13 T HE HICK SVILLE FIRE DIST RICT : NO T ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the HICK SVILLE FIRE DIST RICT , T own of O yster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 10th day of May, 2022, subj ect to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: W HEREAS, T HE HICK SVILLE FIRE DIST RICT SHALL EX PEND A SU M NO T T O EX CEED T HIRT Y T HO U SAND ($30,000) DO LLARS FRO M T HE SECT IO N 6(G) GENERAL MU NICIPAL LAW BU ILDINGS AND GRO U NDS CAPIT AL RESERVE FU ND FO R T HE REPLACEMENT O F HVAC U NIT S AND ALL RELAT ED LABO R, EQ U IPMENT AND ASSO CIAT ED EX PENSES. T his resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless, in the meanwhile, a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is requi red to be held. Dated: May 10, 2022 BO ARD O F FIRE CO MMISSIO NERS HICK SVILLE FIRE DIST RICT T O W N O F O YST ER BAY AT T EST : ANA ST EPHENS District Secretary 5-18-2022-1T -#233 044NO B/ HIX

LEVITTOWN L EGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of J. Lacker Real Estate LLC Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1 2 22 Office location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 3386 Carrollton Ave. W antagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-18-11-4; 4-27-20-13-20226T -#232156- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F FO RMAT IO N of MALU CREAT IO NS LLC. Articles of O rganization filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) on January 05, 2022. Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: MALU CREAT IO NS LLC 115 Coach Ln, Levittown NY 11756. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6-8-1; 5-25-18-11-4-20226T -#232665- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT CO U NT Y O F NASSAU U .S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan

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Mortgage Acqui sition T rust 2006-W MC3 Asset Backed ass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W MC3, Plaintiff AGAINST Gilberto Lopez, Eliana Rodriguez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 28, 2016, 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 June 6, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 36 Elves Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, in the T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECT IO N: 51, BLO CK : 343, LO T : 13. Approximate amount of j udgment $745,632.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006465/ 2013. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County CO VID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (O CA) website (https:/ / ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832. James Donald Leonard, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert W eiss W eisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080415F00 71756 5-25-18-11-4-20224T -#232696- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT CO U NT Y O F NASSAU W ells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the HarborView Mortgage Loan T rust Mortgage Loan PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-12, Plaintiff AGAINST Israel Gonzalez, Edith Y. Gonzalez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 5, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 8, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 202 O ld Farm Road, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, T own of Hempstead, county of Nassau and State of New York, SECT IO N: 45, BLO CK : 168, LO T : 10. Approximate amount of j udgment $638,122.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #0 04051/ 2014. T he

aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County CO VID-19 Protocols located on the Ofﬁce of Court Administration (O CA) website (https:/ / ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert W eiss W eisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-041497- F00 71213 6-1; 5-25-18-11-20224T -#232725- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE NO T ICE O F SALE SU PREME CO U RT NASSAU CO U NT Y U .S. BANK T RU ST , N.A., AS T RU ST EE FO R LSF10 MAST ER PART ICIPAT IO N T RU ST , Plaintiff against PU BLIC ADMINIST RAT O R O F NASSAU CO U NT Y AS ADMINIST RAT O R O F T HE EST AT E O F BRU CE K . MO RIART Y A/ K / A BRU CE MO RIART Y, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 O ld Country Road, Suite 103N, W estbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 10, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 17 Clover Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Sec 45 Block 201 Lot 11. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Levittown, in the T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $42 4,715.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index No 015480/ 2012. T he foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’ s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. T he Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine.” K athryn N. Andreolli, Esq., Referee AYSN384 6-1; 5-25-18-11-20224T -#232779- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE

SU PREME CO U RT O F T HE ST AT E O F NEW YO RK CO U NT Y O F NASSAU INDEX NO . 608998/ 2020 NAT IO NST AR MO RT GAGE LLC D/ B/ A CHAMPIO N MO RT GAGE CO MPANY

LEGAL NOTICES Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SU PPL EMENTAL SU MMONS Mortgaged Premises: 34 T ANAGER LANE, LEVIT T O W N, NY 11756 Section: 45, Block: 262, L ot: 6 vs. NASSAU CO U NT Y PU BLIC ADMINIST RAT O R, AS LIMIT ED ADMINIST RAT O R O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; T HO MAS FARIELLO A/ K A T HO MAS J. FARIELLO , JR., AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; LINDA DRISCO LL, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO , if she/ he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or speciﬁc lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally 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; DENISE K RU T E, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; CAT HERINE RIVERA, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; A.F., BY AND T HRO U GH HER NAT U RAL GU ARDIAN, BARBARA RYAN, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; P.F., BY AND T HRO U GH HIS NAT U RAL GU ARDIAN, BARBARA RYAN, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBT U EE O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO ; U NK NO W N HEIRS AND DIST RIBU T EES O F T HE EST AT E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO , 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;

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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; SECRET ARY O F HO U SING AND U RBAN DEVELO PMENT ; NEW YO RK ST AT E DEPART MENT O F T AX AT IO N AND FINANCE; U NIT ED ST AT ES O F AMERICA – INT ERNAL REVENU E SERVICE, “ JO HN DO E #1” through “ JO HN DO E #12,” the last twelve names being ﬁctitious and un nown 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. T o the above-named Defendants YO U ARE HEREBY SU MMO NED 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. T he U nited 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 j udgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deﬁciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a j udgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATU RE OF ACTION AND REL IEF SOU GH T TH E OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on January 24, 2007, in L iber M 31466 at Page 730, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New Y ork., covering premises known as 34 TANAGER

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L ANE, L EVITTOWN, NY 11756. The relief sought in the ithin action is a final j udgment 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 Y OU ARE IN DANGER OF L OSING Y OU R H OME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage co pany ho fi e this foreclosure proceeding a ainst yo an fi in the answer with the court, a default j udgment 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. Y OU MU ST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF TH E ANSWER ON TH E ATTORNEY FOR TH E PL AINTIFF ( MORTGAGE COMPANY ) AND FIL ING TH E ANSWER WITH TH E COU RT. Dated: March 22, 2022 W estbury, NY RO BERT SO N, ANSCHU T Z , SCHNEID, CRANE & PART NERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff VERO NICA M. RU NDLE, Esq. 900 M erchants Concourse, Suite 310 W estbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 6-8-1; 5-25-18-20224T -#232934- NO B/ LEV L EGAL NOTICE PU BL IC NOTICE AU CTION OF SU RPL U S ASSETS T he Board of Education, Levittown Public Schools, T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is conducting an online auction of surplus assets in partnership with Auctions International, Inc. T hese assets which include a number of calculators, business equi pment, transportation and grounds equi pment, golf cart, schools buses, vans, plow attachment, paint sprayer, cardio and fitness equipment, that have been declared surplus and approved by the Board of Education in accordance with State Laws. Items will be auctioned over a 14 day time period beginning Friday, May 20, 2022. Bidders may view items up for auction on the auction website: www.auctionsinternational.com. Additional

details, terms and conditions, and instructions for registering to place bids can be obtained on the auction website. Levittown Public Schools reserves the right to rej ect any and all bids, or parts of bids, to waive any and all technicalities, and to accept any bid, or part of bid which it deems advantageous to itself. Bonnie Pampinella Purchasing Agent 5-18-2022-1T -#232993NO B/ LEV

MASSAPEQUA L EGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of BU LLDO G LEGAL MANAGEMENT AND CO NSU LT ANT S LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York SSN on 1 2 22 Office location: NASSAU CO U NT Y. SSNY is designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 251 N Michigan Ave, Massapequa , NY 11758. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 5-18-11-4; 4-27-20-6-20226T -# 232103-NO B/ MASS L EGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of PAS ELECT RICAL SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York SSN on 1 2 22 Office location: NASSAU CO U NT Y. SSNY is designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 52 Stevens Avenue, Merrick NY 11566. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 5-18-11-4; 4-27-20-13-20226T -# 232105-NO B/ MASS L EGAL NOTICE SU PREME CO U RT O F T HE ST AT E O F NEW YO RK CO U NT Y O F NASSAU CIT BANK N.A., V. DO NALD J. EBBECK E, ET AL. NOTICE OF SAL E NO T ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 19, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK N.A. is the Plaintiff and DO NALD J. EBBECK E, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN O R SHINE at the NASSAU CO U NT Y SU PREME CO U RT , NO RT H SIDE ST EPS, 100 SU PREME CO U RT DRIVE, MINEO LA, NY 11501, on May 26, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 213 EAST LAK E AVENU E, MASSAPEQ U A PARK , NY 11762: Section 48, Block 368, Lot 60: AL L TH AT CERTAIN PL OT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF L AND, WITH TH E BU IL DINGS AND Continued on page 15

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 14 IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MASSAPEQUA PARK, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index # 007587/ 2016. T ony L. D’ Anzica, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 1159 0, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 5-18-11-4; 4-27-2022T-#2 2 10-NOB MASS LEGAL NOTICE S M CO T O T STAT O N O CO NT O NASSA T BAN O N O M ON A T BAN O N O AS S CC SSO IN INT ST TO J MO AN C AS BAN , NATIONA ASSOCIATION, AS T ST O C-BASS MO T A OAN ASS T-BAC C TI ICAT S, S I S 200 -CB , V. TINA MAN A A TINA MAN A A TINA MCCO MAC A A TINA MCCO MAC , T A NOTICE OF SALE NOTIC IS B I N pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated January 2 , 2020, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein T BAN O N O M ON AT BAN O N O AS S CC SSO IN INT ST TO J MO AN C AS BAN , NATIONA ASSOCIATION, AS T ST O C-BASS MO T A OAN ASS T-BAC C TI ICAT S, S I S 200 -CB is the laintiff and TINA MAN A A TINA MAN A A TINA MCCO MAC A A TINA MCCO MAC , T A are the efendant s I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction AIN O S IN at the NASSA CO NT S M CO T, NO T SI ST EPS, 100 SU PREME CO T I , MIN O A, N 11 01, on June , 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as C A I , MASSAPEQ U A, NY 11758: Section , Bloc , ot 2 43: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL

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OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 0 1 2019 Jaime ynam, Esq., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 6-1; 5-25-18-11-2022T-#2 2 9 -NOB MASS LEGAL NOTICE S M CO T O T STAT O N O CO NT O NASSA CIT BAN , N A A ON ST BAN N A , V. J SS JAM S I B T A A J SS J I B T, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTIC IS B I N pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated June , 201 , and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BAN , N A A ON ST BAN NA is the laintiff and J SS JAM S I B T A A J SS J I B T, T A are the efendant s I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction AIN O S IN at the NASSA CO NT S M CO T, NO T SI ST EPS, 100 SU PREME CO T I , MIN O A, N 11 01, on June 1 , 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 A BO OA , MASSAPEQ U A, NY 11758: Section , Bloc 12 , ot 50, 51, 52, 53: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLAT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002727/ 2015. Donna Marie Brady, sq - eferee obertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and

mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 6-8-1; 5-25-18-2022T-#2 291 -NOB MASS LEGAL NOTICE REVISED NOTICE TO BIDDERS-NEW BID OPENING DATE The Board of ducation of the lainedge nion ree School District invites the submission of Sealed Bid Proposals to furnish materials and labor to complete the Masonry Restoration and Field Lighting at Plainedge Middle School in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following category ies of wor PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Masonry Restoration and Field Lighting – Plainedge Middle School Bid #21-007 Plainedge Middle School SED No.: 28-05-18-03-0009-012 CONTRACT G-1: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT E-1: ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Sealed Bid roposals will be received until 11:00 am prevailing time on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the School istrict Administration Office, 2 1 yngate rive, N Massapequa , N.Y. 11758, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid may be withdrawn without prej udice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the bidder unopened Bidders are solely responsible for the arrival of each bid at the School District Administration Office by the appointed time, regardless of the means of delivery. Bids must be presented on the standard bid proposal form(s) in the manner designated therein and as requi red by the Specifications All bids must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Justine Stringer, istrict Administration Building, 2 1 yngate rive, N Massapequa , N.Y. 11758. All bids shall be sealed and in an opaque envelope that is distinctly marked on the outside as follows: “ Bid #21-007, Masonry Restoration and Field Lighting – Plainedge Middle School” as req uired y the i pecifications. The name of the bidder, bidders address, and the name of the contract, and/or contracts being bid must also appear on the outside of the envelope. T he Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC, 2 0 North Broadway,

LEGAL NOTICES ic sville New or , 1 2 -02 0 phone during the hours of 9: 00 a.m. to 4:00 pm excluding holidays Bidders are encouraged to call ahead; however the Contract Documents may only be obtained through the Office of , 0 oute 1 A, oshen, New or 1092 -2 2-021 beginning on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of orty-Nine 9 00 ollars at the following website www.revplans.com under public pro ects Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REVplans upon a deposit of One undred 100 00 ollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Plainedge Union Free School District, and may be uncertified lan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms of the Information or Bidders to all submitting bids Bidding ocument costs are refundable provided the documents are returned to REVplans within thirty 0 days of the Bid Opening, and are COM T , NMA and in NOT TO N condition Any bidder requiring printed documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all pac aging and shipping costs All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all pac aging and shipping costs lan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are requi red for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. T he bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract. A re-Bid wal -through will be held promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Plainedge Middle School located at 200 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage N.Y. 11714 . All bidders shall meet at the front entrance of the school. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Knowledge of the site is crucial to obtain a proper understanding of the Work. All bidders must be fully familiar with the site. Bidders shall visit the sites of proposed work and be fully familiarized with conditions as they exist, as well as the character of the operations to be carried on

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under the proposed contract. All visits must be scheduled coordinated with Brett rochaz a, irector of acilities, at (516) 92- 7422 or by email to Brett rochaz a plainedgeschools org Each bid must be accompanied by a certified chec payable to AIN NION SC OO IST ICT or by a Bid Bond in an amount equa l to ten percent (10% ) of the bid conditioned as set forth in the Information for Bidders of the Bid Specifications All bid security, except those of the three lowest bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after bids are submitted. T he bid security provided by the three lowest bidders will be returned after the execution of the Trade Contract. T he District will requi re the successful bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Materials ayment Bonds in the amount of the contract price and in the form specified in the Bid Documents. ach Bidder shall prepare their bid proposal, along with a bid security, in accordance with the terms and subj ect to the conditions set forth in the Information for Bidders and Bid Specifications Attention of bidders is particularly called to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts ages to wor ers, laborers and mechanics employed to work on this proj ect shall be paid in accordance with Section 220 of the Labor Law and in accordance with the revailing ate Schedules found in the Proj ect Manual. Proof of such payments will be requi red. The istrict reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder providing the required security within forty-five days of the date opening of the bids To the fullest extent allowed by law, the District further reserves the right to re ect bids that contain conditions, omissions, exceptions or modifications, or in its sole discretion to waive any irregularities in the bids, or to rej ect any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the District is in its best interest. By Order of Board of ducation lainedge nion ree School District Maureen Ryan, District Clerk Date: May 13, 2022 -1 -2022-1T-#2 29 NOB MASS

PLAINVIEW LEGAL NOTICE S M CO T CO NT O NASSA OS IN STM NTS, INC , laintiff -againstANN CO MAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale dated April 11, 2018 and entered on May 9, 201 , I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court

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located at 100 Supreme Court rive, Mineola, N on June 9, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at lainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: B INNIN at a point on the easterly side of Stephen Drive, distant 221.64 feet northerly from the northerly end of a curve connecting the easterly side of Stephen Drive with the northerly side of Brown rive NNIN T NC South ast, 1 0 feet T NC North ast, 0 1 feet T NC North est, 1 29 feet T NC Southerly along the said side of Stephen Drive 70 feet to the point or place of B INNIN Section 2 Bloc Lot: 098. All bidders must wear a face mask/ shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 47 ST N I , AINI ,N Approximate amount of lien 2 , 92 9 plus interest costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment and T erms of Sale. Index Number 0091 201 MA TIN , S , Referee A MAN, A A A ASSOCIAT S, C Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1 MA ISON A N , OO , N O , NY 10017 6-5; 5-25-18-11-2022T-#2 2 -NOB

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTIC O S CIA M TIN O B T A B IC IB A Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Bethpage ublic ibrary, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, adopted on May 9, 2022, the Board of Trustees hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the qualiﬁed voters of the Bethpage nion ree School District will be held at the Bethpage ublic ibrary, owell Avenue, Bethpage, New York, on the 25th of May 2022 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 M prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballots to elect one Library Trustee, for a term of ﬁve years, commencing July 1, 2022 and ending on June 0, 2027, to succeed – Christina Agosti- irc s, whose term expires on June 0, 2022 IST ATION T NOTIC IS I N that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education aw, personal registration of voters is necessary and no person shall be entitled to

vote at said Special District Meeting of May 2 , 2022 unless such person has personally registered ach person may register for the said Special Meeting by appearing personally before the Board of egistration of the School District on May 19, 2022, as hereinafter stated The Board of egistration will meet for the purpose of personal voter registration and the preparation of a register of the qualified voters of said School District, on May 19, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during which time and at which place members of the Board of egistration shall place upon the School istrict egister the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of egistration that they are entitled to vote at the above specified ibrary Special istrict Meeting Such register, upon its completion, will be filed in the Office of the istrict Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New or , and will remain on file at such office and will be open for inspection between the hours of 9: 00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday. Voters may register for voting at subseque nt Library special district meetings on the day of the May 25, 2022 Special istrict Meeting All persons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or lection or at any general election within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New or need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of May 2 , 2022 AN T NOTIC IS B I N, the voters may register with the Cler of said School District at her office in the School istrict Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New or , between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when school is in session at any day prior to May 19, 2022 to add any additional names to the egister to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such egister provided that at such meeting with the Cler of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the egister is prepared The egister so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education aw will be filed in the Office of the istrict Cler , at Continued on page 16

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George Spinelli, 96, of East Farmingdale, passed away on May 2. Beloved husband of Antoinette Spinelli. Loving father of Gregory (Katherine), Annemarie Voelker (Paul) and the late George. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Jacqueline, Nicholas, Sara and Joseph. A funeral Mass was held Saturday, May 7, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Anthony J. Liotta, 89, longtime Farmingdale resident passed away May 2. Retired New York City fireman. Proud Navy veteran. Beloved husband to Janet. Loving father of Mary Kay, Carol Ann (John Crespo), John and Thomas. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, May 10, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment with military honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Joseph P. Sardone of Farmingdale on May 6, at 78 years old. He is survived by life partner Lorriane, son Michael and daughter-in-law Melissa, daughter Judith and son-in-law John and daughter Jessica and son-in-law Kevin, Also his extended family of Darlene and son-in-law Jim. Joseph had 11 precious

grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home. Romano, Gabriel of Farmingdale on April 29. Beloved husband of the late Rose Romano. Loving father of Marie Klevitz. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home,Inc.

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Charles F. Johnson, Jr., 79, of South Farmingdale passed away on April 19. Retired Grumman Employee. Beloved husband of the late Judith Ann. Loving father of Thomas (Jennifer), Frederick (Sue) and Christopher. Cherished grandfather of Emilie, Zachary, Benjamin and Ryan. Dear brother of Barbara Seymour (Mitch), Diane Relyea and Larry. Charles was a devout Yankee fan, never missing a chance to watch them play. Visitation and funeral services were held Friday, April 22 at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Cremation was private.

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SPORTS

Levittown Challenger Basketball Teams Face Off At MacArthur High School

tudents on the Challenger basketball teams from Jonas E. Salk Middle School and General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District recently faced off in their annual Challenger League Homecoming game. It was the first time the event was hosted at MacArthur High School, and it was as celebratory as ever. The Challenger Athletics Program offers students with special needs the opportunity to be part of school sports. Students took turns bringing the ball across the court before passing it to a teammate for a shot at the hoop, as Generals cheerleaders and friends and families in the crowd cheered them on. The special event aims to give students in the Challenger Program a unique experience while boosting their social development through peer interaction. During the game, the students were assisted by volunteer student athletes.

Students on the Challenger basketball team from General Douglas MacArthur High School rushed onto the court and tore through a banner for their Homecoming game. (Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

The General, MacArthur’s mascot, pumped up the crowd.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Student athletes assisted Challenger players as they brought the ball up and down the court and passed it off to teammates.

Every student had their moment to score.

Students on the Jonas E. Salk Middle School Challenger team faced off against students from MacArthur.

MacArthur High School Students Shine In Gymnastics Sean Purcell and Nicholas Marmo, ninth-graders at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District, have enjoyed a successful season as gymnasts and will perform on a national level. Purcell and Marmo have practiced gymnastics since they were young. Together, they competed on a local gym’s team for three years. They recently surpassed the competition at

the local, state and regional level to make it to the Men’s Eastern National Championships in Michigan to face off against gymnasts across the eastern United States. They hope to continue gymnastics in college. Purcell described the unique bond he and Marmo have formed over the years: “In the gym, we compete against each other, but we still root for each other later on,” he said. —Submitted by Levittown Schools

General Douglas MacArthur High School students Nicholas Marmo and Sean Purcell will compete at the national level in gymnastics. (Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

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