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Alice Tully Hall. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

Bright Stars From PlainviewOld Bethpage High School

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

Kimon and Constantine Vontas recently took the stage at Lincoln Center’s Allice Tully Hall to perform with the Children’s Orchestra Society. The identical twins, seniors at Plainview-Old Bethpage’s John F. Kennedy High School, got to flex their cello prowess in a truly breathtaking display of young talent.

This year, the Children’s Orchestra Society presented their 29th Discovery Gala Concert at ATH, which combined the excellence of young musicians alongside special guests. This year’s performance included 24-year-old Yung Li, an internationally recognized pianist; alumni of the Young Symphonic Ensemble; New York City based conductor Yoon Sang Timothy Cho, a faculty member of the Children’s Orchestra Society; Taiwanese-American violinist and conductor Kevin Shue; and of course, the Vontas brothers.

The brothers have been students of the Children’s Orchestra Society since 2017, and Kimon rose through the ranks of the Junior Symphonic Orchestra to become the Principal Cellist of the Young Symphonic Ensemble. His awards are numerous, and he has gotten the opportunity to participate in LISFA, NYSSMA, and All State auditions.

Kimon entered and won the Society’s prestigious Discovery Competition and got the chance to perform a solo in front of an audience of hundreds. Holding to its principles of “Teaching Children the Language of Music”, this annual competition provides students an additional incentive to learn to work towards a standard of excellence, giving them the opportunity to grow immensely through its preparation. Motivated students are encouraged to enter, in fulfillment of the Society’s philosophy to help children grow musically and mature as performers. Constantine Vontas did not enter the competition, but accompanied his brother onstage as a member of the Young Symphonic Ensemble, sitting front row and in arms-reach of one another.

The concert was led by Michael Dadap, the Children’s Orchestra Society artistic director since 1984 and an accomplished composer, guitarist, conductor educator and folklorist. Over the years the orchestra has grown from 35 string players to 125 students, with four orchestras and over six

chamber groups.

After months of preparation, the experience still exceeded the twins’ expectations.

“Honestly, every year I feel like I’m surprised by our performance,” Kimon said. “I don’t know what it is. When you’re in the performance it feels like you get an extra boost. And I feel like this performance being our last, it was kind of bittersweet.”

The twins are now officially alumni of the Children’s Orchestra Society. Kimon says he’ll miss the family he’s been with for so long. “With everyone on stage together there’s a big feeling of camaraderie. But I think this was just more special, especially since one of our best friends since kindergarten, my stand partner, was performing too.”

The orchestra played a plethora of works, from Bedrich Smetana’s dynamic Vltava (The Moldau) No. 2, to Robert Schumann’s vibrant Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54. Kimon says his favorite piece to play was the Moderado in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85. “We played that a long time ago in our school orchestra, so it brought me back to those memories,” he said.

The twins are excited for what the future has in store for them, both on their way to Cornell University next academic year. Kimon will be majoring in French, and Constantine in mathematics. As for music, the world is truly their oyster. Kimon added, “We’re not sure where it’s going to take us, but we are sure that we’ll stick with music, come back for all of the alumni concerts.”

About the Children’s Orchestra Society:

Founded in 1962 by Dr. H T Ma, COS is a not-for-profit organization which has dedicated itself to “teaching the language of music” to children and teens. Since

1984, COS has been under the leadership of executive director Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma and music director Michael Dadap. COS’s mission is to cultivate and nurture children and teach them teamwork and life skills through music-learning and performing in orchestral and chamber music settings. Members of COS receive excellent training in classical music and opportunities to perform in concerts with their peers as well as with well-established musicians. Ensemble playing is the core of COS; it

fosters a valuable work ethic plus a healthy balance of team spirit and pride in personal achievement. With several levels of orchestral groups, students can work toward progressively more demanding music repertoire, limited only by their motivation. Advanced students at the COS often set high goals for themselves - to be in the Majors Program or as contestants in the Annual Discovery Competition.

—Additional information provided by the concert playbill at Lincoln Center

An eager crowd gathered for the 29th annual Discovery Gala Concert. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Corr)

The 29th annual Discovery Gala Concert orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Corr)

Kimon Vontas performed a cello solo. (Photo courtesy of the Children’s Orchestra Society)

Winners Of “Autism Can Do” Scholarship

Organization presents a total of $8,500 to the three winners

John’s Crazy Socks recently announced that Gracie Earley of Kiefer, Oklahoma, is the winner of their fifth annual “Autism Can Do Scholarship.” As the first-place winner, Gracie will receive a $5,000 scholarship and John’s Crazy Socks will produce her winning sock design “Cowabunga!” and will sell them on their online store. A portion of sales from her socks will be used to fund next year’s 2024 Autism Can Do Scholarship. Earley has been accepted to and will attend Tulsa Community College.

“I am an artist. I love making art and telling stories with positive messages,” said Earley.

The second-place winner, Holly Conner of Clayton, Missouri, will receive a $2,500 scholarship for her Braille Alphabet Sock design. Third place winner, Avery Parsley of El Dorado, Kansas, will receive a $1,000 scholarship for her Rocket Launch socks.

The John’s Crazy Socks “Autism Can Do” Scholarship presents $8,500 in scholarships to a person on the autism spectrum in the United States or Canada to use at a college or trade school. It is co-sponsored by the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Rangam.

Winners of the scholarship had to complete a brief form, submit a personal statement and design a pair of socks. A

selection panel that included people with autism and representatives from all three sponsor organizations carefully reviewed the more than 200 applications before selecting the winner.

John’s Crazy Socks created the “Autism Can Do” Scholarship as part of its Giving Back Program and to further its mission of highlighting the many skills of people with differing abilities. More than half the employees at John’s Crazy Socks have a differing ability and many of them are on the autism spectrum. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Rangam joined as sponsors of the scholarship in support

of their missions of empowerment and supporting people with autism.

“The Autism Can Do Scholarship is a key component in our mission of showing what people with differing abilities can do. We encourage everyone with autism or a differing ability to set forth and show the world their many talents. We applaud all the winners and applicants and wish them continued success as they begin their college journeys and next steps in their careers,” said Mark X. Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks.

“We applaud all three winners of this scholarship. We know what people with autism can achieve and we want to help

others to reach their fullest potential,” said Nick Savarese, Executive Director of the Flutie Foundation.

“The Autism Can Do Scholarship program is a step in the right direction to promote sustainable employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for diverse talent. Rangam is honored to be able to support this great initiative,” said Nish Parikh, Rangam CEO and Co-founder.

For more information about John’s Crazy Socks, their Autism Can Do Scholarship and to purchase Earley’s socks, please visit, www.johnscrazysocks.com.

—Submitted by John’s Crazy Socks

It’s Time To Help Our Veterans Struggling With Addiction

Countless veterans across the nation struggle with addiction and mental health disorders. Addiction can develop during their time in the military or when they have been discharged or retired from service. Too many veterans battle these problems in silence with no help.

This Memorial Day, millions of American families took time to honor the memory of the men and women who lost their lives in one of the nation’s wars. It can be a challenging time for veterans who lost friends or family members, especially those already struggling with addiction.

In New York are over 740,000 veterans, most of whom are wartime vets. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 3.9 million veterans have a substance use disorder or mental illness.

Unfortunately, substance use disorders significantly increase suicidality among veterans ages 18 and older. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are also common among veterans ages 18 to 49.

“While early intervention saves lives, too many veterans fall through the cracks and succumb to their addiction or suicide

Veronica Raussin is a Community Outreach Coordinator for Addicted.org, passionate about spreading awareness of the risks and dangers of alcohol & drug use. (Contributed photo)

ideation,” said Michael Leach of Addicted. org.

There are many causative factors why veterans become addicted to drugs or alcohol. For instance, this can include difficulties adjusting to civilian life. They may experience financial hardships, difficulty finding employment, or accessing benefits.

Veterans are also at a higher risk of experiencing mental and emotional health

concerns. This can be compounded with physical injury or chronic pain. Untreated trauma, for example, can impact all aspects of life. This can lead to drug and alcohol use as a means of coping.

Besides the standard resources provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and its VA facility locator, other resources include:

• The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services offers various resources and assistance for veterans;

• The Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans helps veterans in their communities in New York State;

• Helpful hotlines include the Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, and the Lifeline for Vets, 1-888-777-4443;

• SAMHSA has a treatment facility locator that can help veterans find specific help for substance use disorders and mental health issues.

Families also play a significant role in supporting their loved ones struggling with addiction. It’s ok to show concern and speak to them openly and honestly about their substance use. Help them find treatment. Be patient and show compassion for what they are experiencing. Remember, addiction and mental health issues are treatable.

It takes communities and families coming together to help veterans battling these problems in silence. It’s never too late to offer a helping hand.

—Submitted by Veronica Raussin

Greek Mythology Comes To Life At Bethpage’s John F. Kennedy Middle School

Bethpage sixth-graders from John F. Kennedy Middle School in Monica Klein’s social studies classes transformed into Greek gods and goddesses during their 15th annual Zeus Retires Debates. Family members were invited into the classroom for the special event.

Ms. Klein’s 85-year-old father, Ben Morselli, played the role of the Greek god Zeus, king of all gods. Mr. Morselli has proudly played the role every year since the event’s inception 15 years ago. Zeus is retiring from Mount Olympus and not naming his successor. Each student served as a god or goddess and delivered a speech by memorization to persuade Zeus of their abilities to lead Mount Olympus. They expressed their positive traits and a quote that directly related to them.

The sixth-graders worked hard for weeks researching the strengths and weaknesses of their god/goddess. Following their speeches, the debates were held. With Zeus carefully listening, the gods and goddesses asked each other hard-hitting questions to help prove to Zeus that the others would not make a strong leader. This required the students to turn their weaknesses into strengths to defend themselves during the debates.

At the conclusion of the event, Zeus crowned the next god or goddess to lead Mount Olympus. These students received a gold lightning bolt trophy and the opportunity to sit in Zeus’ throne (a comfortable chair) until the school year ends. Congratulations to the following winners in Ms. Klein’s classes:

Period 2: Charlie Majewski (Gaia)

Period 3: Christian Tararache (Dionysus)

Period 5: Ophelia Georgatos (Nike)

Period 6: Joseph Woodworth (Nike)

Period 9: Meadow Mauz (Medusa)

—Submitted by Bethpage Union Free School District

Northside Elementary Turns The Page For PARP

Books were abound at Northside Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District as students went wild for the annual Pick a Reading Partner event.

Wildlife and nature were the focus of students’ many literary adventures under the theme of “Wild About Reading,” and several fun activities fueled students’ passion for reading. On different days, students in all grades dressed as wild animals, wore pajamas, donned Northside gear and flaunted green to mimic reptiles. Students were also tasked with completing as many

Wantagh Honors Newly Tenured Teachers

A dozen educators from the Wantagh School District received tenure at a recent board of education meeting, a testament to their hard work over the past four years as well as their bright futures.

At a tenure reception ceremony, the board of education and central administration recognized a total of 15 teachers, including three who received tenure earlier in the school year. Superintendent John McNamara said tenure is a hard-earned designation, and the result of many observations, evaluations and conferences during their probationary period.

“This is a special night for them,” Mr. McNamara said. “We don’t just want good teachers here in Wantagh, we want outstanding teachers.”

Mr. McNamara, Assistant Superintendent Stephen Moran, Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction Carol-Ann Winans and Director of Human Resources

Dr. Stephanie Scolieri said a few words about each of the tenure recipients. Common traits among the newly-tenured educators are their enthusiasm and the strong connections they make with students.

The district congratulates:

Dr. Ariel Adrian, reading teacher, Wantagh Middle School

Samantha Barrett, elementary teacher Wantagh Elementary School

Sameerah Cassidy, music teacher, Wantagh High School

Jeanhee Cho, reading teacher, Mandalay Elementary School

Laura Clarke, special education teacher, Mandalay Elementary School

Kara Desson, special education teacher, Wantagh Middle School

Lauren Furci, guidance counselor, Wantagh Elementary School

Justine Hernandez, world language teacher, Wantagh Middle School

Valerie Gompers, family and consumer sciences teacher, Wantagh High School and Middle School

Erin Joyce, elementary teacher, Mandalay Elementary School

Maria Maleganos, psychologist, Mandalay Elementary School

James Punzone, elementary teacher, Wantagh Elementary School

Kelsey Riegger, special education teacher, Mandalay Elementary School

Nicole Romagnuolo, elementary teacher, Mandalay Elementary School

Dr. Caitlin Wong, psychologist, Wantagh High School

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

The theme for this year’s PARP, “Wild About Reading,” was reflected in posters created by students, including an artistic collage by fifth-grader Daphne Weng.

challenges as they could, which included reading fiction or non-fiction books about animals, listening to an audiobook, visiting the public library and much more. For each challenge completed, students were entered to win prizes.

The fun did not stop there, though. Students shopped for new stories at a book fair, and a poster contest yielded dozens of artistic works reflecting the theme of “Wild About Reading.”

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

And Scene!

The Broadway Education Alliance & Disney Theatricals has announced the 2023 roster of students nominated for the 13th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. Farmingdale High School seniors Rebecca Kenjesky and Gabriella Stein were selected to advance to the next round. The young actors were nominated by teacher and director Jessica Mischke for their work earlier this year in the Farmingdale High School Playcrafters production of Pippin

Only 56 students were chosen throughout New York State to move forward in the competition. Rebecca and Gabriella will receive coaching sessions with professionals, and based on that, the judges will select the Top 12 live at the Roger Rees Awards Showcase on Sunday, May 21st, in New York City. Daler A Cappella will also win the Harmony Helper Award at that same showcase!

in high school musical theatre programs. The program is funded through donations from industry professionals, foundations, licensing companies, and other individuals or companies committed to supporting performing arts programs in area schools.

Northside

Hogan and Teresa Neri, at ends, dressed like wild animals alongside students, from left, Christian Benavides, Bonnie Zhu, Samaira Maitra and Sheldon Montero. (Contributed photos)

The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance is the only student award in the New York metropolitan area that recognizes distinction in student performance and outstanding achievement

For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at https:// www.farmingdaleschools.org and like our Facebook page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict.

—Submitted by The Farmingdale School District

Ben Morselli played the role of Zeus (left) and was tasked with crowning the next leader of Mount Olympus. (Contributed photos)

School teachers Rachael

Leading Player Rebecca Kenjesky and cast perform the opening number “Magic To Do” in Farmingdale Playcrafters Pippin (Contributed photos)

The Wantagh Board of Education and central administration recently honored its newly tenured educators. (Contributed photo)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Pride Month Begins

Summer Reading Kickoff Party For Adults

1 p.m. Join our librarians Deb Honen and Shazia Naderi for bagels and a book talk, and be automatically registered for this year’s Summer Reading program! Deb will discuss hot new titles, and Shazia will introduce Beanstack, our new Summer Reading app, which patrons can use to track their Summer reading goals and participate in an optional Summer Reading challenge. Patrons who attend our Summer Reading Kickoff event will also be entered into a raffle to win Long Island Ducks tickets! This event is taking place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Farmingdale Chamber Shredding Event

10 a.m. FREE Document Shredding Event. Shred your personal papers such as, old tax records, credit card statements, copies of bills, ATM receipts, checks, or other papers/ forms containing personal information that could provide thieves an easy way to steal your identity. All documents are shredded in a Professional Mobile Shredding Truck, while you watch, and are then recycled. NO spiral binders, plastic folders, clips or staples. Limit:

3 bags or boxes per person, at no cost to you, courtesy of the members of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

The Vic Vincent Group

2 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join the Vic Vincent Group for this amazing “Musical History Tour of Rock & Roll, DooWop, and Pop” – a journey featuring popular music from the 1950s and beyond! This tribute show will include classic songs, stories, and trivia from favorites like Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Dion & the Belmonts, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Richie Valens, Frank Sinatra, the BeeGees, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Elvis, and so many more! This is an in-person event taking place in the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave. This is a free concert that is open to the public.

Family

ago. Starring: George Clooney & Julia Roberts. Rated PG-13 Comedy 1hr. 43 minutes. No tickets required. This event is taking place at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

Knitting & Crochet Time

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Forever Simon & Garfunkel

3 p.m. Celebrating the best-selling duo in rock and roll history, Forever Simon & Garfunkel leads the audience on a journey from the group’s early success as a folk act to their global dominance as hit-makers and through the best of Paul Simon’s solo career. This event is taking place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Adult Matinee Movie: Ticket to Paradise 2 p.m. A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they made years

7 p.m. Join us for a series of knitting and crochet lessons! Instructions for a simple project for beginners will be provided. All skill levels are also welcome to bring their current projects to work on and inspire others. Supply list: For knitting, bring a size 9 16 inch circular needles or size 9 14 inch straight needles, 2 skeins of any worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn (the label will say 4 - worsted weight). For crochet, a size I or J hook is needed. $35 payable at the time of registration in person at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Little Scientist

10 a.m. Let’s learn about spring through different sensory stations. Ages 3-5 years with an adult (this program is for children not yet in Kindergarten.) Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

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Pride 2023: Where To Get Out And About

AMANDA OLSEN

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June is Pride month, and the variety of celebrations keep growing. Pride month has its roots in activism and organizing. According to the Library of Congress, “On June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Thousands of LGBT+ people gathered to commemorate Stonewall and demonstrate for equal rights...In particular, Pride traditions were adapted from the “Reminder Day Pickets” held annually (1965-1969) on July 4 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.”

Here on Long Island, Pride events go back to the first lesbian and gay pride parade in Huntington in June of 1991. These days, there is something going on every day, from walks to bike rides to festivals and concerts. There are family oriented, daytime events and parties to rock the night away.

QUEENS

Hands On History: Queer Pride & Possibility

June 3, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park, Jamaica

Arts and crafts activity designing rainbow salt dough heart ornaments popularized in the Victorian Era!

Queens at the Garden

June 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing

Get your pride on and enjoy an evening of drag performances hosted by the incomparable queen, Marti Cummings, at the place where people, plants, and cultures meet. Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase. Included in the $20-25 ticket fee are after-hours access to the Garden, drag queen performances, DJ music, and crafts.

NASSAU

Passion For Pride

June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

30 Anniversary Celebration Benefit Westbury Manor, Westbury Ticket includes our patio cocktail hour, seated dinner, full open bar, a dazzling evening program of guest speakers, raffles, games, dancing, and a Drag BINGO performance.

Be The Rainbow Chalk the Walk

June 16, 4 p.m.

Baywalk Park, Port Washington Decorate the route for the Pride Walk with sidewalk chalk.

Be The Rainbow Pride Walk and Festival

June 17, 1 p.m.

Baywalk Park, Port Washington meet at Bay Walk Park and finish at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell where there will be live LGBTQ+ entertainment with Sunshyne + the Foxx, craft stations from local community partners and more.

PFY Pride After Dark 2023

Jun 17, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Garden City

PFY’s 7th annual Pride After Dark Celebration filled with drag

shows, dancing, music, big prizes, a li sync contest, and more Pride celebrations!

Trek Bicycle Long Island Pride Ride

June 18, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh Riders will be meeting in the Jones Beach Field 5 Parking Lot near the start of the Bike Path near the Playground, aim to start rolling by 8am. This is a ride to celebrate the LGBTQIA+

community, followed by refreshments. This casual ride is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring the Jones Beach Bike Path. Ride will adapt to include all riders and leave no one behind. Helmets & lights are required to participate. Rain will cancel the ride.

Pride Night

June 23, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

United Skates, Seaford

Featuring hits from the 80s,

SUFFOLK

Long Island Pride

June 11, Noon to 5 p.m.

The 2023 Long Island Pride celebration will be returning home on to Huntington Village. Join thousands at the annual parade, concert, and festival celebrating, dancing, eating and drinking.

90s, and Today. Contest for best dressed for Pride. Groups welcome. Call Jenn at (516)795-5474 or email jsimonetti@usa-skating. com. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Governor’s Pride Show

June 23, 8 p.m.

The Giggle Room, Levittown Come celebrate Pride with Long Island’s best drag queens at Governor’s Comedy Club in the Giggle Room!

(Images from Eventbrite listings)

Girls Inc. Adds Five Trailblazing Women To Its Board

Girls Inc. of Long Island announces new additions

Girls Inc. of Long Island is pleased to share that five innovative industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors and mission to create a more equitable Long Island for all girls.

The organization delivers research proven curriculum in after school and community programs in 26 sites that equips girls with the tools they need to be the new generation of leaders. Girls Inc. of Long Island’s holistic approach to being a modern girl encompasses health and wellness, college and career readiness, leadership skills, STEM education, civic engagement, and real life experiences aimed at breaking down gender barriers. As the leading expert on girls, Girls Inc. advocates for inclusion and equity to provide them with brighter futures.

Girls INC. welcomes the following members: Michelle Fernandez, Head of Technology Content & Marketing, Nokia; Donna Gayden, Interim Assistant Controller, Empire State Development; Sharen Cox Phillips, Director, Global News Partners, Google; Nancy Richner, Independent Consultant in the Arts; and

Crishana Runge, Operations and Finance Manager, Dove Electronic Components, Inc.

“Our Board of Directors play an essential role in the success of Girls Inc. of Long Island,” said Renee Flagler, Executive Director of the organization. “These women exemplify what it means to be strong, smart and bold in their communities. They have paved the way for the new generation of female leaders that we are building here at Girls Inc. and we are excited for them to have a hand in the future we are creating.”

—Submitted by Girls INC

Sharen Cox Phillips is Director of Global Partnerships for News Media Holding Companies at Google, responsible for managing strategic partnerships with global mass media and publishing organizations.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Donna Gayden holds advanced degrees in tax law and accounting, along with multiple professional certifications in fraud examination/prevention and governmental leadership. She currently serves as the Interim Assistant Controller for Empire State Development. (Photo by Girls INC)

Crishana Runge is the Operations and Finance Manager at Dove Electronic Components, Inc. She has a core background in finance and science with over 24 years of experience.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Michelle Fernandez has worked in the technology sector for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Head of Technology Content and Marketing at Nokia.

Nancy Richner is a longtime educator in the arts. Currently she is an independent consultant using works of art to engage with students and teachers at the East Meadow School District, with health care professionals at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, as well as with formerly incarcerated individuals.

(Photo by Girls INC)

SummerA rt Lab

Four Week Sessions for Kindergarten through age 10

July 10-14

Art and Atmosphere and “site-specific” art,

while creating your masterpieces. Engage with the outdoor sculptures and explore weathering, erosion, conservation, geology and more.

Week 2: July 17-21

Creative Creatures

A creative process where students explore our relationship to wildlife and invent new ways of representing different critters in their habitats, connecting to the history of the property and the family who lived here with their unique collection of pets.

Summer Art Lab Register for a session today.

Monday-Friday 9 am-12 pm

Week 3: July 24-28

about 5,000 years ago to modern times, while discovering your artistic voice. Learn not only the fundamentals of creating a likeness, but also find inspiration in the inner qualities of your subjects. This week will include an exploration of the exhibition, Modigliani and the Modern Portrait (on view 7/22-11/5).

Week 4: July 31-August

Action and Abstraction

Discover the interactions of line, form, color, shape, and texture. Focusing on the creative process with an emphasis in abstract styles. You will have the opportunity to explore new modes of visual expression and communication.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Legislature Votes To Approve Sands Lease JANET BURNS

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On Monday, May 22, following hours of public comment, the Nassau County Legislature voted to approve a lease contract between Las Vegas Sands and Nassau County for Sands’ use of lands surrounding the Nassau Hub for a casino and entertainment complex, pending Sands’ receipt of a casino license from the New York State Gaming Commission.

The vote, which was 17-1 in favor of approval, followed months of public campaigning both for and against the new casino. Of the Nassau Legislature’s 19-member body, only one member, Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton, voted not to approve the contact, which was signed earlier in May by County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Legislator Kevan Abrahams recused himself from the final vote.

During public testimony on Monday, speakers included local unions, community

members, former congressional candidate Robert Zimmerman, and a Sands security honcho, who broke down how the casino would utilize former members of law enforcement, private security and ‘plainclothes’ guards, and widespread surveillance methods to keep the property itself safe from criminal activity.

Robert G. Goldstein, Sands chairman and chief executive officer, commented in a statement: “The approval granted today by the Nassau County legislature is an important step in our company’s efforts to secure a New York gaming license and ultimately develop a world-class hospitality, entertainment and gaming destination.”

Goldstein continued, “We thank County Executive Blakeman for his vision, leadership, dedication, and commitment to Nassau County residents and taxpayers. We appreciate and are greatly honored by the near-unanimous support that the lease transfer received today from the Nassau County legislature.”

Make the most of summer with the New York Baseball Academy.

Led by Hofstra Baseball head coach and 14-year MLB veteran Frank Catalanotto and his NCAA Division I staff, the New York Baseball Academy at Hofstra provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills through daily workshops, offensive and defensive technique instruction, and game play. With one through six weeks of instruction available, players can customize their camp experience around their schedules.

Learn more about the New York Baseball Academy at hofstra.edu/nyba.

The public comment period and vote were standing-room only at the Nassau Legislative Building on May 22, 2023. (Credit: Janet Burns)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MALPRACTICE BILLS WILL INCREASE LIABILITY PREMIUMS FOR PHYSICIANS

New York State Legislature is again considering legislation (A.6696/S.6636) that would exponentially expand damages awardable in wrongful death lawsuits. This bill is very nearly the same as one that was— thankfully—vetoed by Governor Hochul last January.The physicians at the Nassau County Medical Society and throughout the state of New York, under MSSNY, worked tirelessly to have this bill vetoed, and this issue is now resurfacing.

As doctors, we have great sympathy for the grieving families of our patients, and we understand that this legislation seeks to help them. However, any legislation to expand costly lawsuits must be balanced to help prevent the enormous adverse impact this bill would have on our health care system. Had the aforementioned bill been signed into law, it would

have made it even more difficult for our struggling community hospitals and medical practices to continue to provide needed patient care.

While the new bill purports to respond to the Governor’s veto, it, in fact, does not.

Governor Hochul identified several reasons for vetoing the earlier bill, including that it “would increase already high insurance burdens on families and small businesses and further strain already-distressed healthcare workers and institutions” which would be “particularly challenging for struggling hospitals in underserved communities”.

Furthermore, the Governor articulated her concerns that the bill “passed without a serious evaluation of the impact of these massive changes on the economy, small businesses, individuals, and the State’s

complex health care system.”

The bill does not address these concerns. It would continue to enable the awards of new categories of damages that multiple actuarial studies show will lead to a nearly 40% growth in liability costs, which would be on top of the already unaffordable costs facing our physicians and hospitals.

Studies from Diederich Healthcare show that from 2019-2021, New York had the highest cumulative medical liability payouts of any state in the country, $1.4 billion, nearly twice as much as the 2nd highest state (Florida) and the 3rd highest state (Pennsylvania). It also had the highest per capita liability payment, 33% more than the 2nd highest state (PA). And it far exceeds states like California and Texas, which New York is competing with to retain and attract and retain the

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AI: A Blessing And A Curse

Artificial Intelligence, or AI as it is well known, has been both a blessing and a curse at once. Ask anyone who has the Alexa Echo Dot, and they will tell you that it sometimes feels like they are being spied upon, especially when Alexa notifies you that you are snoring or coughing. This happened last week while Hubby and I were watching “Ted Lasso” and our dog, Luna, was snoring up a storm. We both laughed when Alexa told us, “You’re snoring,” but we were also little creeped out.

A perfect example of how creepy AI can truly be occurred just a few weeks ago, when Hubby and I were discussing possible relocation plans soon. Our daughter is planning for an autumn wedding, which will most likely be followed by a move out of state. While we are saddened to potentially leave the conveniences of Long Island and the wonderful beaches and proximity of everything, we are excited to start a new adventure that might lead to less taxes, a smaller home and maybe a few extra bucks in our pockets. We began to discuss in earnest the possibility of finally realizing a Pocono home. During the discussion, Siri alerted me to a

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new notification on my iPhone: Realtor.com sent me several suggestions for housing in the Pocono region.

As if that wasn’t creepy enough, another incident occurred that made my skin crawl. We were discussing the medications Luna is currently taking. As a senior citizen, she has a laundry list of medications to take on the daily for optimal health. We began to talk about one medication she is taking for her liver health. As if on cue, the Alexa Dot flashed bright yellow. The message? “An item on your subscription list, Denamarin, has recently decreased in price. Would you like me to add it to your cart?” Creepy.

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We just completed a Budget cycle where significant steps were taken to address the stability of our various community health care providers, particularly those providing needed care in our undeserved areas. Yet this legislation would undermine the positive steps the Legislature has taken to protect access to care.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my concerns. I urge the State Legislature to work towards the adoption of truly balanced legislation that can expand the rights of grieving families, while at the same time preserving our patients’ ability to continue to receive needed healthcare in our communities.

Warm regards,

Dr. David Podwall Nassau County Medical Society, President

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Facebook have also noted that AI has strongly affected their dayto-day experience. For example, a friend had been looking online and in the store for a new dinette set to replace the thirty-plus year table and chairs that had adorned her kitchen since she moved into her home. Along the side of her newsfeed, she saw at least three advertisements for kitchen furniture. Another friend mentioned she had been watching an advertisement on television for cereal. Wouldn’t you know it, that identical cereal advert popped up in the sidebar of her newsfeed on Facebook about ten minutes later.

Hollywood and the film community have long been fascinated by artificial intelligence, dating as far back as 1927 with the movie “Metropolis”, a German-made silent flick that featured a robot with the likeness of a woman in the film. It has been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential flicks ever made. And who could forget HAL, that AI robot who killed the crew of Discovery in another influential film of its time, “2001: A Space Odyssey”?

AI is not necessarily evil, as the technology has made life a

bit easier for humans, especially where errors are concerned. Human error can occur due to several factors – a poor night’s sleep, spilling one’s coffee on oneself on the way to work, an argument with a loved one. AI has no feelings, so it makes less errors, especially in situations where mistakes can mean the difference between life and death. AI doesn’t require downtime and it can analyze data with lightning speed. On the downside, however, it cuts down on jobs that would otherwise be filled by humans. that’s a problem for humanity: becoming obsolete. AI also lacks creativity and the ability to think and reason, which can be a real issue if one is driving a self-governing automobile and the choice comes down to crashing into a tree or hitting a pedestrian. This is just one of the ethical dilemmas that manufacturers face when deciding whether to use AI in their products.

Personally, I enjoy using my Echo Dot for playing favorite songs. However, when I receive advertisements about my choice of tunes during one of the times that I’ve employed “Alexa”, it gets downright creepy. Can you say, “Big Brother is watching”?

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The War Dead, Stolen Valor and Housekeeping

Several days will have passed before you read this, putting distance between the joyous unofficial start barbecue season and summer. NO! It is not a happy or joyous weekend at all. It is a somber observance of those who lost their lives in battle, the war dead. It is a day to reflect on the cost of freedom, and express gratitude for their selfless dedication to protecting our nation. So, technically, yes, you can give thanks and reflect on your thankfulness for your freedom to stand in your backyard and grill your burgers and that would be acceptable and appreciated. Other opportunities carved out throughout the year to honor those who are actively serving (Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May) and veterans (Veteran’s Day annually on November 11).

Thank you to those who read my inaugural column last month. I received plenty of starting line praise and some curiosity about my own military service and questions about some of the organizations that I mentioned. I cannot tell you the story of my own service experience in one sitting, encapsulated in 500 words, so I will share some of what I carry with me on my own journey each month, weaved into my thoughts here. Not all of it is for the retelling, whether it be my

own modesty or that it is simply not fit for public consumption.

In telling my own story about life in the military, for an 18-year-old from the Midwest, I tell it with honor and pride. I am humbled by all that I have had the opportunity to do and see. I believe in not aggrandizing it. Yes. I have the chest-full of ribbons and medals and a stack of honors that rival most, which I am, to this day, tested by my own brothers- and sisters-in-arms who want to know if I can defend wearing the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal

or the Korean Defense Service Medal, or to civilians who are just awed by the mashup of pretty colors and want to learn what it all means. You bet. For this, I am happily willing to educate and defend my honors. I know what I achieved and what I endured. I have never felt compelled to inflate that or misrepresent that and for a long time, I believed that all of those who also served around me held their service record to that higher standard as well. I cannot understand those who inflate their stories to the point of no return, who pass themselves off as more than is true. To them I say, your selfless service to country is enough. You have what you have and it is equally honorable, whether you bagged supplies in a warehouse or you bagged bodies in the field. Stolen valor tarnishes the adequate records of many others and the stellar achievements of some. End of story.

Coming up in our veteran community:

June 3: Centennial Birthday Parade for two WWII veterans, Gennario “Gary” Iorio and John “Taylor” Diehlmann, Seaford

June 4: VFW Post 9592 Installation Dinner, Bellmore

June 6: Veterans Summer Stand Down,

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June 8: Veterans Project Yoga Flow and Mediation at the American Airpower Museum

June 10: WWII Weekend at the American Armor Museum

June 16: Scotty’s Offshore Shootout fishing tournament to benefit Hooks for Heroes, Point Lookout

June 17: Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Inc. of Manhasset Heroes Gold Classic at Plandome Country Club

July 1: Rolling Thunder of Long Island charity concert, Bellmore

–Christy Hinko, managing editor at Anton Media Group and U.S. Navy veteran

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HOME & DESIGN Lifesaving BBQ And Grilling Tips

As New Yorkers gear up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recommends that all New Yorkers follow some basic rules and tips to avoid accidents and injuries. Never hesitate to call for help when needed.

Emergency departments nationwide have seen a significant rise over the past decade in the number of visits from grilling injuries, with an 18 percent rise in patients being treated in emergency departments for grilling-related injuries over the past 10 years.

Data shows that from 2014-2018, fire departments responded to an annual average of 10,600 home fires annually involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues. This includes 4,900 structure fires and 5,700 outside or unclassified fires. These fires resulted in an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries, and $149 million in direct property damage.

“We want all New Yorkers to enjoy fun and safe celebrations, which means reviewing safety

rules and tips for grilling,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “Your local fire department is ready to help, no matter how big or small the problem. Don’t hesitate to call your local fire department because a few minutes can make a big difference.”

Keep everyone safe by following these important tips:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Never leave your grill unattended.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. Visit www.fasny.com for more information.

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This home at 10 Overlook Ct. in the Village of Lattintown is luxury reimagined. It sold on April 26 for $2,600,000. This exquisite and tastefully appointed custom brick Colonial offers scenic views of the lushly manicured four-acre property. A gracious two-story entry foyer welcomes you to the sprawling main level with grand entertaining as well as everyday living in mind. Bathed in sunlight and featuring sophisticated artisan detailing throughout, this residence boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. There are three fireplaces and more than 6,000 square feet of living space. Your own outdoor paradise features an inground pool, a poolhouse, an outdoor kitchen, bluestone patios and a koi pond.

A winding driveway leads you to this perfect home at 8 Horse Hollow Rd. in the Village of Lattingtown. This home sold on April 20 for $1,625,000. It has a beautiful first floor master bedroom with large closets and a bathroom. There is an additional bedroom/den and bathroom on the first floor. A large family room was added to this home approximately 10 years ago, filled with light and French doors leading to the patio and beautiful gardens. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in total. The home has many additional amenities including a Kohler full-house generator, Marvin windows and a water filtration system.

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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Another Year Of Cradle Con

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You could feel the excitement outside the Cradle of Aviation, Long Island’s Air and Space Museum, on May 20 and 21.

Groups of families and friends, dressed in Star Wars and other pop culture icon costumes, were approaching the Cradle, ready for a full day of geeking out. And geeking out is certainly encouraged.

Inside the Cradle, amid a display of airplanes and other aviation memorabilia, complete strangers took pictures with one another over shared interests made clear with cosplay; artists sold their themed drawings, paintings, clothing and other mixed media art; panels from innovative comic book artists Russ Braun, James O’Barr, and Larry Hama informed fans; events like “Jedi Training” were held and attendees could even play a retro games from the group, Long Island Retro Gaming.

There’s so much to do at Cradle Con that it could be a little overwhelming. But the good thing about an array of activities and vendors is that there’s something for everybody.

I went to Cradle Con on May 21 with a group of pop culture fans. I’m a little more interested in things like reality shows and

music, so I was nervous that I’d be left out of the conversation. I was proven wrong.

My favorite part of Cradle Con was certainly the “Cradle-Con Arcade Age Exhibit and Gaming Area” from Long Island Retro Gaming. I think everybody, video game fan or not, enjoys playing classic arcade games. And I found out I wasn’t half bad at them.

Part of what makes the Cradle of Aviation a great spot to host expos and conventions is the people who work at the museum, Joel Albino of the Long Island Retro Gaming told the Nassau Illustrated News last spring. The backdrop of aviation and space exhibits is certainly

a plus.

“I love running shows there,” Albino said. “I love telling people about it and they show up and say ‘holy moley, this is something else.’ You go to a lot of shows and there are conventions halls and convention centers and they are great for what they are, but they are just a big box… While the Cradle makes it a little more challenging of where to place things, because there’s a lot of twists and turns, you can’t beat the decor and the aesthetic and the backdrop.”

I also enjoyed speaking with the artists. Javon O. Stokes, an author of comic books, shared with me the plot of his two series Heat and Strong

“HEAT has found a calling in making sure everyone who wants to can protest peacefully and freely,” the synopsis of the comic book Heat read. “Unfortunately, there are many powerful forces conspiring to make sure the vigilante doesn’t succeed in his mission. The government has commissioned their blackops metahuman team, Defense: Omega to restore order and rein in the Lightbearer. Cameron Clarke, aka HEAT, must now decide if he has the courage of his convictions or is he just “playing hero” like everyone believes.”

My boyfriend AJ and I watched demonstrations from Riddle of Steel, who makes

custom edged weapons. I bought a drawing of a fairy from Kymberli Janine. I’d describe her art as dreamy and mystical. I also bought a drawing of Spiderman on his web, with a backdrop of colorful clouds from Miya Crummell. She specializes in comic book drawings and even has her own WebToon (a digital comic.)

Overall I left very happy. I learned a lot, had some cool conversations and even beat my boyfriend at a few games, something I’ll certainly hold over his head until we have a rematch at next year’s Cradle Con.

To learn more about the Cradle of Aviation and Cradle Con, visit www.cradleofaviation.org.

Cradle Con is a match made in heaven between the backdrop of aviation history and current pop culture trends.

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Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road?

Helping to preserve Long Island’s slowest reptiles

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Late spring into mid-summer is the most common time to see Long Island’s turtles. Driving along through any wooded area, you might see something that looks like a rock on the road. There is a good chance, however, that that turtle-shaped rock is an actual turtle. That warm asphalt is especially appealing to these cold-blooded animals, and they often use the heat stored in the pavement to warm their bodies. Other reasons many turtles are spotted on the road at this time of year is because female turtles use soft, loose soil as nest sites, and because roads have fragmented their habitat. Turtles can take five to 20 years to reach sexual maturity and can live up to 80 years. Eggs are laid from late May to early July and incubate for two to three months.

The two most common types of native turtles seen here on Long Island’s roads are box turtles and painted turtles. Box turtles are the most terrestrial species, spending nearly their whole life out of the water. Their shell is domed and highlighted, and they are the only species able to completely close it. Males and females can be told apart by eye color - usually brown for females, red for males. Box turtles eat a variety of fleshy fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, other soft vegetation and mushrooms, worms, slugs and snails. They will also scavenge dead birds and mammals. These turtles are listed as special concern.

The painted turtle, New York’s most common turtle, is often seen basking in large groups near bodies of fresh water, disappearing into the water quickly when disturbed. Bright stripes on the neck and spots on the head can be seen when the turtle is basking.

The dark carapace is bordered with red and the plastron is plain yellow. Males have long claws on their front feet; females have longer shells. Painted turtles eat a variety of invertebrates, tadpoles and vegetation, but will also scavenge carrion.

Less commonly seen, but certainly still present, are snapping turtles. Easily recognized by its large head; long, saw-toothed tail; stocky legs with large claws; and the jagged, saw-toothed rear edge on its dark shell, the snapping turtle is New York’s largest freshwater turtle. This turtle will attack on land but prefers to flee into the water. This species is found in freshwater and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Snappers often scavenge, but they also take live food, including small invertebrates to young waterfowl or small fish.

The other common turtle found in and around Long Island is the red eared slider. Red-eared sliders are invasive and are always the product of pet abandonment. It is illegal to release a pet-according to animallaw. info, “A person being the owner or possessor, or having charge or custody of an animal, who abandons such animal, or leaves it to die in a street, road or public place, or who allows such animal, if it becomes disabled, to lie in a public street, road or public place more than three hours after he receives notice that it is left disabled, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both.”

These armored reptiles are unique among vertebrates because of their shells. The top part of the shell is called the carapace and the bottom part is called the plastron, which is also the name of the chest pad worn by fencers. While people have often repeated the old adage that turtles don’t feel anything through their shells, this is incorrect. They

can feel every touch on that hard surface, which is made up of scales called scutes. A turtle’s spine runs along the inside of the shell, and they have nerves connecting this tough exterior to their nervous system. This is also why a turtle can’t survive without its shell. The shell is essential for defense from predators, but it doesn’t protect from fast moving vehicles or lawnmowers.

According to Hampton Turtle Rescue, the best way to help a healthy, uninjured turtle in the road or about to cross is to place them on the side of the road they were heading towards and watch to make sure they continue on their way. If placed in the direction from which they came, they will tirelessly attempt to head to the ingrained destination. Many of them have been taking this exact route for well decades and will not rest until they reach the location to which they are heading.

For snapping turtles, the fish and wildlife service recommends using a car mat or carefully holding them at the back of the shell and not the sides. Snapping turtles have very long necks and can bite your hands if you place them at the sides of the shell.

If you find an injured or distressed turtle, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area. Do not remove the turtle unless asked to do so.

—With information from NYSDEC

Eastern box turtle.

(Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash) Painted turtle.

(Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Snapping turtle.

(Photo by Cory Olsen)

Faulty Voter ID Cards Names Every Nassau County Resident As Democratic

OLIVIA RAINSON

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Incorrect voter ID cards mailed to Nassau County residents created backlash recently with the primary only a month away.

In mid-May, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the public in a press conference that many voters who are not registered as Democrats have complained upon receipt of registration cards that listed them as such.

Blakeman acknowledged the mistake and placed the heat on Phoenix Graphics, who publicly apologized for their human error with the following statement: “This is an isolated event, but we apologize for our mistake, especially to Nassau County officials, who bear no responsibility for this problem. We have fixed the error and at no cost to taxpayers will deliver corrected Voter Information Cards as soon as possible.”

Blakeman, who is a Republican, assured the public that the error is being resolved and has admitted to receiving many calls from upset Republicans and Conservatives, as well as other independent parties.

“We’re already starting to get phone calls from people, saying ‘I’m a registered Republican, I’m a registered Conservative – how come I’m being identified as a Democrat? Who changed my registration?’ And they’re quite upset about it,” said Blakeman.

The cards were sent out in May to alert

voters of polling locations, confirm personal information and provide instructions on requesting absentee ballots.

The Board of Elections estimates about 40 percent of these voters as actually being Democratic, causing turmoil for citizens as they receive false information about their voting status.

This mistake is reportedly costing the printing company $300,000 to send out corrected ballots to voters. According to news reports at the time, Phoenix Graphics has previously made errors with absentee ballots before the 2020 election, sending incorrect applications to Brooklyn and Nassau County.

Corrected voter cards are now being sent out to Nassau County residents.

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2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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JULY 16

JUL 22Johnny Mathis

AUG 5Air Supply

AUG 8Richard Marx

AUG 9The Concer t:

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AUG 18 Elvis Tribute

AUG 19The Fab Four:

SEP 9Lar Enterprises Presents:

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

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OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 21Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11Paul Anka

NOV 12Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adriant Belew, Scrote & more

NOV 19Howie Mandel

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with an erroneous voter registration card.

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WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

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By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re a wild card this week in that you’re versatile in how you can t into a situation, and it’s totally up to you how you want to play it. Maybe you’re not trying to be an enigmatic and captivating presence in the lives of others, but that’s how it’s turning out. Be sure to wield your charisma responsibly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Reciprocal relationships boost your resources and badly matched relationships drain it. For optimum vitality, consider the transactions occurring. What exactly is being exchanged and in what quantity? Consider that the commodity might be something di erent than it seems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). e problem with coming up with achievable goals is that they are entirely subjective. What’s doable for you is impossible for another and much too easy for someone else. Sharing with a mentor or group will give you ideas about what sounds reasonable and attainable.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Qualities like resilience, determination and grit are not comfortably attained, but you’re glad when the game gets a little harder. You know that trials are like int to a blade. ey sharpen character to the razor’s edge that will slice through challenges and take obstacles down to a manageable size.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a day to be enchanted by the masks people wear, which includes posturing, social presentation, online persona and more. ese performances require intelligence, creativity and discipline. Instead of writing everything o as “fake,” you’ll take a moment to appreciate the e ort before returning to your quest for authenticity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). is is not a time for striving. You’re already being challenged enough. Concentrate on doing what you do well. And look into the archives to see what resources you’ve been overlooking. ere is something that worked well for you in the past that could help you again in the future. Aries and Sagittarius are allies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). is week, you will generously circulate your smile. It lifts and comforts people. Your smile gives a sense of warmth, safety and belonging. It works on loved ones and strangers alike. But most of all, it works on you, both improving your mood and giving you the opportunity to collect the reciprocal warmth of others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sudden change happens but is more unusual than the kind of transformation you are in this week, which will unfold in stages. You could say that the rst stage is sensing a happier and improved you in a parallel universe. e next stage is nding your way to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One way to have more energy is to avoid relationships that keep you dancing out of fear of upsetting anyone. If you’re going to dance this week, it should be for fun. If you nd yourself working hard to win someone, step back and make sure it’s really worth it. It’s not sel sh to ask, “What’s in it for me?”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll come at the main issue with a holistic approach. You’ve already thought enough about the problem. Now it’s time to feel it out. You’ll ask casual questions aimed at nding common ground. If you can identify shared interests, building together becomes a joy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Compassion is not something that is mysteriously bestowed in xed amounts. Rather, it’s a quality that develops both consciously and unconsciously as it is modeled, observed, copied and practiced. It is easy to have compassion for loved ones, but this week, you will o er it to strangers and to those you wish were.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whether the outcome you want is in the physical world or the emotional world, action will get you there. Work things out by cleaning, clearing, xing, beautifying and building. It is much easier to change your thoughts while moving through a di erent environment than you were in when those thoughts took form.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You have standards! Expectations! Whatever they may be, they will be far exceeded due to your open mind and roll-with-it attitude. Life has a way of landing you in better circumstances than you dreamed of. A teacher will gure prominently. More highlights: getting to celebrate a cherished friend and enjoying reciprocity, the enchantment of a truly magical entertainment experience and the satisfaction of working toward a physical goal and achieving it.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

On holidays

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The camel’s back

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with the jack and continues with the king. Declarer realizes that West’s lead is a singleton, so he does the best he can by ruffing with the king instead of a low trump. If West incorrectly overruffs the king with the ace, South makes the contract, so let’s assume West discards a club instead.

Declarer now plays the queen of hearts, and West should let him win this trick also. The reason West ducks is that he can’t be sure of which suit to play next if he takes the queen with the ace.

When South continues with the ten of hearts, West wins with the ace as East signals with the eight of clubs, whereupon West leads a club to East’s ace.

It may be difficult to accept the fact that South must lose two trump tricks in today’s deal and go down one. Nevertheless, that is certain to be the outcome if the defense functions as it should.

During the play, West scores not only his ace of trump but the nine as well — and there’s nothing whatsoever South can do to prevent it.

East wins West’s diamond lead

East returns still another diamond and it is this straw that breaks the camel’s back. South has the J-8-7-6 of trump at this point, West has the singleton nine, and South cannot prevent the nine from scoring the setting trick.

By biding his time, West raises the power of the A-9-3 to the equivalent of the A-J-3. His patience is ultimately rewarded when East’s persistent diamond leads finally weaken South’s trumps to the breaking point.

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Vegan Night Market In Levittown

Local nonprofit Humane Long Island was the benefiting organization for a recent Vegan Night Market outside the Green Street Eatery in Levittown. Humane Long Island is the leading animal advocacy organization on Long Island and the premier fowl rescue from Manhattan to Montauk. Green Street Eatery, located at 7 Emerson Ave in Levittown, is Long Island’s first all vegan and gluten-free eatery and the sister location to the award-winning Green Street Food Truck. Each month, the Green Street Eatery will be hosting another LI Vegan Night Market to benefit a local vegan charity helping animals, human beings, or the environment, with its next event scheduled for June 29th!

This event featured nearly two dozen vendors with Humane Long Island providing free vegan Babybel cheeses and vegan Caviart caviar to attendees and entertaining children with free kids’ activity books, costumes, and

puppets.

“Humane Long Island was thrilled to share delicious and sustainable, cruelty-free alternatives in Levittown this weekend,” says John Di Leonardo, anthrozoologist and executive

director of Humane Long Island. “Humane Long Island directly rescues hundreds of animals every year, but the average person can save 200 animals annually by simply leaving them off their plate!”

“Green Street is proud to support local charities like Humane Long Island while showing the community how delicious healthy, cruelty-free eating can be!,” says Matt Korsky, co-owner and proprietor of Green Street Eatery. “Whether you’re looking to refresh with a healthy Greenya Colada or trying to satisfy a craving with some Vegan Bacon Ranch Fries, there’s something for everyone at Green Street!”

—Submitted by John Di Leonardo, MS

Town Clerk LaMarca Announces Special One-Stop Passport Weekend

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining

a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report

of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).

• This service does NOT apply to Adult Renewals unless your Passport is expired for 5+ years.

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located

at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend. For appointments in Oyster Bay, please call (516) 624-6324. For appointments in Massapequa, please call (516) 797-7964.

For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Drucker Attends Plainview-Old Bethpage Board Of Education “Legislative Breakfast & Conversation”

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined with his colleagues in government and the PlainviewOld Bethpage Board of Education for the annual “Legislative Breakfast & Conversation” at the Howard B. Mattlin Middle School Library.

During the event, school board members and elected officials from the town, county and state levels discussed opportunities for addressing district needs through collaborative partnerships; the negative impact of unfunded state mandates; key legislative priorities in education; and the need for emergency investments in equipment that

is needed to improve school safety.

“As a lifelong Plainview resident and a graduate of this district, it is wonderful to be a part of a community that is so deeply committed to excellence in public education,” Legislator Drucker said. “The success of our students will always be a top priority that we all share, and I appreciate the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education for hosting this productive forum and for all they do to ensure our students continue to benefit from this great community tradition.”

—Submitted by the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

Over 500 Children’s Life Jackets

Distributed For Free As Boating Season Begins

With the start of boating season upon us, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Tom Hand, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with the New York State Police Chiefs Association in distributing over 500 free life jackets and safe boating guides to children, at John Burns Park in Massapequa.

Please remember New York law requires that all children under 12 years of age wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, or III PFD while on board any vessel less than 65 feet in length (including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) unless they are in a fully enclosed cabin.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Levittown Lions Club Kicks Off Its Membership Drive

As it approached the 73rd Anniversary of its original 1950 charter, Levittown Lions Club kicked off a membership drive to encourage individuals interested in volunteering to join.

The motto of Lions International is “We Serve” and there are a variety of focus areas that the organization embraces through its volunteer work: Vision, Youth, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer, Environment and Hunger.

Lions of Levittown volunteers, supporting its focus on Hunger, recently joined the American Legion Post #1711 at a food drive. The post holds a food drive every third Saturday of the month at which it collects food donations that support local charitable organizations that help in providing food to those in need in the Levittown community.

Levittown Lions volunteers in recent years have vision screened numerous children between the ages of six months to six years through a simple and non-intrusive procedure that detects vision disorders such as amblyopia, myopia and astigmatism. Through early detection and treatment, childhood blindness can be detected,

Members of the Levittown Lions Club assisted members of American Legion Post #1711 at its April food drive. L-r: Donald Patane, Louise Cassano, Frank Marcinek, Les Rumel. (Contributed photo)

treated and avoided.

Focusing on Environment, Lions volunteered with Levittown Community Council at its Earth Day Cleanup event by providing seed packets for planting to beautify the local environment.

For more information on Levittown Lions Club or to apply for membership, contact President Frank Marcinek at Lionsoflevittown@gmail.com.

—Submitted by Levittown Lions Club

Hicksville Water District Wins Project Of The Year Award

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it was recently awarded the Project of the Year Award by the New York Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The District was recognized for its work to complete its treatment facility at Plant 5, which began operating in March of 2022. With Plant 5 pumping high-quality water, the HWD now has eight treatment wells online for emerging contaminants, which is more than any other water provider on Long Island.

“It is an honor to have been recognized by the AWWA with this prestigious award,” said HWD Chairman William Schuckmann. “We have put a tremendous amount of effort into improving our infrastructure to account for emerging contaminant treatment over the past several years, and to have our hard work acknowledged by the AWWA is very rewarding. Plant 5 is a valuable addition to our community and we are looking forward to seeing it benefit current and future generations of Hicksville Water District residents.”

The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with two Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems and four Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters, all of which represent the most advanced and effective water treatment technology available for the removal of 1,4-dioxane as well as PFOA and PFOS. This treatment combination is the only approved method to remove contaminants of emerging concern from the groundwater to non-detectable levels. This, in turn, means that the District is constantly able to provide its residents with safe, clean drinking water every day.

The HWD has invested approximately $70 million into the installation of emerging contaminants treatment, more than $35 million of which has come from New York State grant funding. $17.6 million of that grant funding came just last year, helping the District to further offset the costs of treatment to its residents. The HWD was proactive in this treatment from the beginning, planning ahead of the inevitable standards set by regulators. It was also able to navigate supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that residents had access to high-quality water, regardless of circumstances,

The District continues to push its treatment practices further, with the installation of new AOP systems and GAC filters at its Plant 8 treatment facility set to be completed later this year.

—Submitted by the Hicksville Water District

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Hicksville Water District Chairman William Schuckmann, left, and fellow Commissioners Nicholas Brigandi and Karl Schweitzer. (Contributed photo)

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of LUXURY IN THE BAG LLC. Arts of Org filed with ecy of tate of NY NY on . Office location Nassau County. NY des ignated as agent upon whom process may e served and shall mail copy of process against C to ow ell lace, armingdale, NY . urpose eCommerce retail usiness.

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O NA A ilmington avings und ociety, , d a Christiana Trust as Trustee for N Trust II, laintiff A AIN T Raymond ellitti A A Raymond . el letti, efendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and ale duly entered arch , , I, the undersigned Referee will sell at pu lic auction at the North ide steps of the Nassau County upreme Court, upreme Court rive, ineola, NY on June , at , premises known as ullivan Road, arming dale, NY . All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the uildings and improvements erect ed, situate, lying and eing in the Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and tate of New York, CTION , OC , OT . Approximate amount of judgment , . plus interest and costs. remises will e sold su ject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index # . The aforementioned auction will e conducted in accordance with the NA A County CO I rotocols located on the Office of Court Ad ministration OCA we site https ww .nycourts.gov Admin oca.shtml and as such all persons must com ply with social distancing, wearing masks and screen ing practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot e maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court ap pointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. ore closure Auctions will e held Rain or hine”. arold . amm, s ., Referee ren kel am ert eiss eisman ordon, i son treet ay hore, NY

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O IN INC., et al, efts. Index # . ursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered e . , , I will sell at pu lic auction on the North ide steps of the Nassau u preme Court, upreme Court rive, ineola, NY on June , at p.m. prem. k a ection , lock , ot . old su ject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot e maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, then the court appoint ed referee will cancel the sale.

JAN R N , Refer ee. Y Y, Attys. for ltf., Tulip r., reat Neck, NY. # 6-14-7; 5-31-24-2023-4T# NO AR

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE R CO RT CO NTY O NA A ederal National ortgage Association annie ae” , A corporation organi ed and existing under the laws of the nited tates Of America, laintiff

A AIN T e orah akovy Ryan akovy et al., efendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and ale duly entered ay , I, the undersigned Referee will sell at pu lic auction at the North ide teps of the Nas sau County upreme Court at upreme Court rive, ineola, NY on June , at , prem ises known as Radcliffe Avenue, armingdale, NY . All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the uildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and eing at armingdale, in the Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau, tate of New York, ection lock ots , , .

Approximate amount of judg ment , . plus inter est and costs. remises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# . The auction will e conducted pursuant to the CO I olicies

Concerning u lic Auctions of oreclosed roperty esta lished y the Tenth Judicial istrict. oreclosure Auc tions will e held Rain or hine.” Charles J. Casolaro, s ., Referee O egal roup f k a hapiro, iCaro arak, LLC

Attorney s for the laintiff ile Crossing oulevard

Rochester, New York

ated April , 6-14-7; 5-31-24-2023-4T# NO AR

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Notice of Self Storage Sale lease take notice rime torage armingdale locat ed at New ighway, armingdale, NY in tends to hold a sale of the property stored in the elow listed torage paces. The pu lic sale shall occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on at . n less listed elow, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. atthew Ru derman unit # orayne Antonio unit # ris ten iller unit # e lissa Tahmolic unit # . This sale may e withdrawn at any time without notice. ee manager for details.

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NOTICE OF SALE

R CO RT CO NTY O NA A

ilmington avings und ociety, , d a Christi ana Trust, not individually ut as trustee for retium ortgage Ac uisition Trust, laintiff

A AIN T rancisco Arrieta a k a ran cisco A. Arrieta et al., efen dant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and ale duly entered Novem er , I, the undersigned Referee will sell at pu lic auction at the North ide teps of the Nassau County upreme Court at upreme Court rive, ineola, NY on June , at , premises known as outh lm treet, icksville, NY . All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the uildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and eing at icksville, in the Town of Oyster ay, Coun ty of Nassau, tate of New York, ection lock ot . Approximate amount of judgment , . plus interest and costs. rem ises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# . The auction will e conducted pursuant to the CO I olicies Concerning u lic Auctions of oreclosed rop erty esta lished y the Tenth Judicial istrict. oreclosure Auctions will e held Rain or hine.”

Russell . urman, s ., Ref eree

O egal roup f k a hapiro, iCaro arak, LLC

Attorney s for the laintiff ile Crossing oulevard Rochester, New York

ated April , 5-31-24-17-10-2023-1T#240772-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

R CO RT O T

TAT O N YOR

CO NTY O NA A I IN TON TR T CO ANY NOT IN IT IN I I A CA ACITY

T O Y A CC OR TR T TO . .

AN NATIONA A O CIATION, A TR T , OR A TR A T RNA

TI OAN TR T , V. ANNON ORT , ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTIC I R Y

I N pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated arch , , and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nas sau, wherein I IN TON TR T CO ANY NOT IN IT IN I I A CA ACITY T O Y A CC OR TR T TO . . AN NATIONA A OCIATION, A TR T , OR A TR A T RNA TI OAN TR T is the laintiff and AN NON ORT , T A . are the efendant s . I, the undersigned Referee will sell at pu lic auction at the NA A CO NTY R CO RT, NORT I T , R CO RT RI , IN O A, NY , on June , at , premises known as A AN CR T RI , IC I , NY ection , lock , ot ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK remises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # . rian J. avis, s . Referee. Ro ertson, Anschut , chneid, Crane artners, C er chants Concourse, uite , est ury, New York , Attorneys for laintiff. 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.

5-31-24-17-10-2023-4T# NO I

A TA A, et al efendant s Attorney for laintiff s ein uch Crane, , ast ain treet, uite , Rochester, NY . ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and ale entered arch , , I will sell at pu lic auction to the highest idder at North ide teps of the Nassau County upreme Court at upreme Court rive, ineola, NY on June , at . remises known as enesee treet, icksville, NY . ec lock ot , , and . All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and eing at icksville, Town of Oys ter ay, County of Nassau, tate of New York. Approx imate Amount of Judgment is , . plus interest, fees, and costs. remises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No .

The foreclosure sale will e conducted in accordance with th Judicial istrict s Covid olicies and fore closure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distanc ing. If proper social distanc ing cannot e maintained or there are other health or safe ty concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall can cel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure Auctions will e held Rain or hine.” eter ramer, s ., Referee, N N 6-7; 5-31-24-17-2023-4T-

legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriv ing interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property y, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, hus ands, 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 stat ed, are unknown to plaintiff

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To the a ove named efen dants

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

Mortgaged Premises:

IN IN , any and all persons unknown to plain tiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property descri ed in this action such unknown persons eing herein gener ally descri ed and intended to e included in the follow ing designation, namely the wife, widow, hus and, wid ower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees,

YOU ARE HEREBY ON to answer the Complaint in the a ove enti tled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plain tiff s attorney within twenty days of the service of this ummons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any man ner other than y personal delivery within the tate. The nited tates of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or ap pear within sixty days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you y de fault for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency alance re mains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may e entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $105,000.00 and interest, recorded on September 28, 2017, in Instrument Number 201797200, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 39 BEACON LANE, HICKVILLE, NY 11801. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial ecause the real property af fected y this action is located in said county.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ated ay , RO RT ON, AN C T , C N I , CRAN ARTN R , C Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwato i Adedokun, s . erchants Concourse, uite est ury, NY

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE R CO RT CO N TY O NA A , I IN TON A IN N OCI TY, , A TR T O TAN IC ORT A OAN TR T , laintiff, vs. CA CAIN, AR AR T NICO TTI, T A ., efendant s . ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and ale duly entered on Octo er , I, the undersigned Referee will sell at pu lic auction at the Nassau County u preme Court, upreme Court rive, on the North ide steps, ineola, New York on June , at . ., premises known as AY RRY AN , IT TO N, N YOR . All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the uildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, ly ing and eing in the Town of empstead, County of Nas sau and tate of New York, ection , lock , ot . Approximate amount of judgment is , . plus interest and costs. remises will e sold su ject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index # . If the sale is set aside for any reason, the urchaser at the sale shall e entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The urchaser shall have no

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further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff

AGAINST Thomas Falco a/k/a Thomas F. Falco; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 23, 2023

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 10 Tarry 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 232 Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment $321,179.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615023/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 31, 2023

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Angelic Treats By Stacia LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the ecretary of State of New York SSNY on Office located in Nassau SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 6 Lewis Place, Hempstead NY 11550. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of A-Z

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES LLC. Arts of Org filed with ecy of tate of NY (SSNY) on 4/18/2023. Of-

fice location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: ZENBUSINESS INC. 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY, 12207. Purpose: Notary Services

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of MERCURY SOUND NYC LLC. Arts of Org filed with ecy of State of NY (SSNY) on . Office location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Karen M. Haemmerie a/k/a

Karen Ciraldo a/k/a Karen M. Ciraldo; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 19, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 23, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 2 Rope 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 213 Lot 20. Approximate amount of judgment $500,391.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608115/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Gerard DeGregoris, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 3, 2023 6-14-7; 5-31-24-2023-4T#240997-NOB/LEV

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 28, 2023, 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 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 89 Sunrise Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Sec 51 Block 173 Lot 51. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $527,485.37 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007373/2014. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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

Bruce Robert Bekritsky, Esq., Referee NY201800000398-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2005 Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed ass Through Certificates eries 2005-WHQ3, Plaintiff AGAINST Guillermo Lopez; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 14, 2022

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 7 Old Oak 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 163 Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment $897,073.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006810/2009. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 10, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Marianne Lane Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. A1is of Org filed ,vith ecy of tate of NY (SSNY) on 4/25/23. Office location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 35 Bayberry Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act.

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MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU GHA HOLDINGS, LLC, V. MR G’S PROPERTIES LLC, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 22, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein GHA HOLDINGS, LLC is the Plaintiff and MR G’S PROPERTIES LLC, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). 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, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 53 CLEARWATER AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 73, Lot 7, 8, 9 and 10: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PEICE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK,

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602599/2020. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK IMUNDI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARION G. IMUNDI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 145 Northern Parkway, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 592 and Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment is $763,330.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608970/2020. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020 Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 5-31-24-17-10-2023-4T#240737-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF DWELLING SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM P. KOLOGY AS

HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES JOAN KOLOGY A/K/A FRANCES JOAN DENNIS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 75 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel 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, Section 65, Block 135 and Lots 243247. Approximate amount of judgment is $317,678.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601590/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211736-1 5-31-24-17-10-2023-4T#240739-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Archibaldo Victor a/k/a Archibaldo R. Victor, Jr.; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 10, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 19 East Hamilton Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, West Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 66 Block 128 Lots 354 & 355. Approximate amount of judgment $447,424.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008164/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

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

Dated: April 5, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN MASTA AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO PAT MASTA, ET AL., Defendant(s). ursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 64 Devon Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 420 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,417.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611579/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 6-7; 5-31-24-17-2023-4T#240897-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 7, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court

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Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 14th day of June, 2023 at 4:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and partly in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

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

11758 a/k/a 96 County Line Road, Amityville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11701,(Nassau County) and 96 County Line Road, North Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 (Suffolk County). (SBL#: 53-C-59 (NASSAU COUNTY); DSBL#: 0100166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUFFOLK COUNTY))

Approximate amount of lien $470,088.70 plus interest and costs.

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

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

Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite

840 New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

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

280-2832

Dated: April 7, 2023

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF NASSAU, BANTAM FUNDING II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AMEET PROPERTIES LLC AND AMANDEEP SINGH, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 46 & 48 Roosevelt Avenue a/k/a 48 Roosevelt Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of

land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 27601 and Lots 527531. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,218.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614390/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter A. Bee, Esq., Referee Polsinelli PC, Amy E. Hatch, Esq. 600 Third Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, New York 10016, Attorneys for Plaintiff 6-14-7; 5-31-24-2023-4T#240968-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF THE OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007FXD1, Plaintiff against FRANK DARA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 5, 2016, 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 July 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 21 Cedar Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 66 Block 15 Lot 30. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $722,785.95 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005009/2012.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee SLSNY109 6-21-14-7; 5-31-2023-4T#241108-NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF NASSAU, NJCCNYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GUN KYO LEE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending the Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 20, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 2 Garnet Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 410 and Lot 11. Approximate amount of judgment is $612,223.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013273/2013. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Keith LaVallee, Esq., Referee nuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

V-E, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL LUXENBERG, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on August 23, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 2, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 31 Kalda Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. 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 at Plainview, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 620 and Lot

8. Approximate amount of judgment is $347,976.24 plus interest and costs and a judgment amount of $316,004.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611837/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193605-2

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, -againstKavita Sethi, Inderpal Singh, M.D., as trustee of The Northfork Irrevocable Trust dated November 1, 2008, as to a one-half (1/2) undivided interest, Inderpal Singh, M.D., as trustee of The Southfork Irrevocable Trust dated November 1, 2008, as to a onehalf (1/2) undivided interest, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Asset Servicing Corp., Zapmytax, Assessment Correction Group, Dart Fuel Oil Inc., Cambridge Whos Who Publishing Inc., Deborah Morrissey if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff , Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, Christopher J. Clarke if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff,

A. Jonathan Trafimow, Randy Scott Zelin, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants Index No. 611362/2022

SUPPLEMENTAL SUM -

MONS

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the Mortgage premises is situated.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to

serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $455,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of NASSAU on May 31, 2005, in Book M 28887, Page 164, covering premises known as 2 Kenneth Street, Plainview, NY 11803. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

Dated: Suffolk County, New York May 23, 2023

/s/By: Linda P. Manfredi, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100

Our File No.:01-095912-F00 6-21-14-7; 5-31-2023-4T#241156-NOB/PLV

MAN A/K/A SYLVIA B. ESSMAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated February 14, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot 17 in Block 92 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Woodbury Acres, Section No. 3, situated at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, December 15, 1961, Louis K. Mclean, C.E., and S., Wantagh, NY” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 23, 1962 as Map and Case No. 7628.

Section: 13 Block: 92 Lot: 17

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 93 HARVARD DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY

Approximate amount of lien $810,799.16 plus interest & costs.

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

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

Index Number 0007468/2016.

ARZA R. FELDMAN, ESQ.,

Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 9024.11

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. CATHERINE LAGNESE, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 06, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and CATHERINE LAGNESE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 29, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 73 DIAMOND DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 12, Block 380, Lot 004: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010160/2013. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

6-21-14-7; 5-31-2023-4T#241167-NOB/PLV-OB

Summer Co-Ed Basketball, Badminton And Volleyball Programs

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman

Vicki Walsh invites residents to take part in Summer Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on July 6 at the Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs run for 10 weeks, are coed, and open to individuals 18 and over.

“The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills, and make new friends,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Playing basketball, badminton, and volleyball are the ideal way to have fun while staying active, and I encourage residents to take advantage of these Town programs.”

Basketball will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturdays from 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM, and Sundays from

Online Registration Begins June 5th

8:15 AM to 10:00 AM, beginning on July 6, 2023. The Basketball program is 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents.

Badminton will feature two sessions for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 PM to 10:05 PM, Fridays from 8:45 PM to 10:05 PM, and Sundays from 6:10 PM to 8:10 PM. Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:15 PM to 11:35 PM, Fridays from 10:15 PM to 11:35 PM, and Sundays from 8:20 PM to 10:20 PM. The Badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the program scheduled

to begin on July 7.

Volleyball will be split into two different sessions. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 PM to 10:05 PM, Wednesdays from 8:45 PM to 10:05 PM, and Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:15 PM to 11:35 PM, Wednesdays from 10:15 PM to 11:35 PM, and Saturdays from 8:20 PM to 10:20 PM.

The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, and is scheduled to begin on July 8.

Registration for Town of Oyster Bay residents begins online on Monday, June 5th at 5 PM at oysterbaytown.com/portal. You must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license. Town residents also have the option to register in person on Wednesday, June 7th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the TOB Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S Broadway, Hicksville). Nonresidents can register online at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning June 12.

Proof of residency is required for the resident discount. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, makeup day(s) will be attempted. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, please call (516) 7977945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Core Four Powers MacArthur Girls Teams

JAMES ROWAN

editors@antonmediagroup.com

The girls soccer and basketball programs at MacArthur both posted seasons to remember this school year. In the middle of both seasons was a core of four special athletes: Lexie Thompson, Sara Kealey, Ava Anguili and Ani Angelakis.

Over the course of the soccer and basketball seasons, these athletes helped lead MacArthur to a combined 32-5-2 record. Steve Costello was the head girls soccer coach and an assistant girls basketball

coach, he saw first-hand what these ladies accomplished.

“Along with these four, there were many other girls who don’t play both sports who are part of an outstanding group of female athletes in the school,” said Costello. “Our softball team might be the best team on Long Island this year. And these athletes are extremely motivated and mature. It is a very special group.”

The girls soccer team notched Conference, Nassau County and Long Island championships before losing in the state Class A semifinals. The girls basketball team was undefeated Conference AI champions. They were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by eventual county champion Manhasset.

At one point during the basketball season, the Generals went on a 15-game winning streak. On six occasions they held their opponents to under 30 points, and under 40 a total of 10 times. The Lady Generals finished with an 18-4 record overall and were 12-0 in conference.

“These two past seasons have been competitive seasons,” said junior Sara Kealey. “Everyone on the team will never forget these experiences. It’s been a great team effort, with great athletes, and experienced coaches. We all put the time and commitment in for our success.”

Added senior Lexie Thompson: “I believe our success on both teams came from the relationships we have created as a team. On both the soccer and basketball teams we

became so close and we all wanted to win for each other, not only ourselves.”

The girls soccer team, which notched its first Long Island title since 2011, turned in an astonishing 15 shutouts. The Generals, let by goalkeeper Thompson and a tough back line, allowed just three goals all season. MacArthur scored 28 goals.

“Playing with the same girls on multiple teams definitely helps understand how they are as teammates, but you also create a really close bond with them,” said Thompson.

“This bond went further than just those four players though. On both teams, every player was extremely close with each other,” he added.

(Photos courtesy of MacArthur High School)