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A History Of Nassau’s Train Stations

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

From delays to rowdy passengers to new routes requiring a transfer, many of us struggle with the transportation entity that is the Long Island Rail Road. However, despite its flaws, the LIRR remains the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying approximately 200,000 customers each weekday on 947 daily trains. Currently consisting of 11 branches from Penn Station to Montauk, this mammoth network was first established almost 200 years ago, and is the oldest United States railroad still operating under its original name and charter.

Developing such a complex, widespread transportation system has required endurance, hard labor, collaboration, and communication. This two-part series explores the history of The Observer’s rail stations, which have come a long way since the 19th century.

The LIRR was organized on June 17, 1835. Initially, it was not designed to serve local traffic on Long Island, but rather to be part of a railroad/steamship route between New York City and Boston. So the first line – called the Brooklyn and Jamaica (B&J) line – was built down the middle of Long Island, which was relatively uninhabited compared to the coast. This line proved successful, and the LIRR determined to expand eastward. Hicksville Station was opened on March 1, 1837.

Hicksville Station

According to LIRR archivist Steven Lynch, “the LIRR reached Hicksville in 1837, as a single-track railroad. The station became a depot for produce, particularly cucumbers for a Heinz Company plant. After a blight destroyed the cucumber crops, the farmers grew potatoes.” Hicksville remained a central terminal for the next four years due to the financial panic of 1837, during which railroad expansion greatly slowed. Construction eastward eventually resumed in the 1840s.

The Hicksville station, being among the oldest in LIRR’s history, has had several depots. The original station burned down in 1864, and a second location was not opened until 1873. This second depot was moved to a private location less than 20 years later and a third depot opened. The third depot was razed in 1962, with a fourth depot serving as

a temporary station. The fifth (and final) depot opened in 1964 on an elevated structure.

Hicksville is a unique station in that its rails eastward fork quite dramatically; northward along the Port Jefferson branch, and eastward to the Ronkonkoma Branch (along which the Bethpage and Farmingdale stations were established). The Hicksville station helped lay the groundwork for layman commuting across Long Island.

Bethpage Station

LIRR tracks were completed on the present line in 1841.At first, trains did not stop in Bethpage, bypassing it in favor of Farmingdale station further east. In 1854, the LIRR began stopping in an area called Jerusalem. A few years later, a local post office opened, which was called Jerusalem station. In 1867, residents voted to change the name of the local post office to Central Park, and both that and Jerusalem appeared on LIRR schedules until 1936. It was in October of that year that both were officially renamed Bethpage. The station would burn down only 20 years later and was fully reconstructed in the 1960s. Electrified service through the station was inaugurated in 1987.

The Bethpage station, despite not having

been called such for the first half of its life, was part of a wave of establishing more stations between major stops. Following WWI and WWII, massive population booms helped to fill out previously desolate areas of central Long Island. As the rails crossed through several of these new towns, collective action was taken to fill the need for rail transport by creating a slew of new stops along the Ronkonkoma branch.

Farmingdale Station

In the 1830s, anticipating construction of the railroad, land developer Ambrose George purchased a large tract of land between a community then known as Bethpage and an area in Suffolk County known as Hardscrabble. He built a general store in the western part of this property which he named Farmingdale. Less than a decade later, the railroad arrived and donned his nomenclature. Farmingdale station was opened in 1841, and is the easternmost station in Nassau County.

The station was rebuilt in 1875 and again in 1890. In the early 1900s, an expansion was considered for South Farmingdale. In early years it was called the Central Extension. The Central Extension was perhaps doomed from the start. It ran occasional freight, but passenger service ended before the conclusion of the 19th century and the line was never used as a connecting branch (as was the high-volume Manorville-Eastport connection), according to Dave Keller. As a result,

the Central Extension fell into disrepair. When the Montauk branch was electrified to Babylon in 1925, the Central Extension was revitalized and heavily rebuilt with then-current-sized rail and new ties. Third rail ties were also installed as it was originally intended to be electrified.

According to Keller, the Central extension never became electrified, but passenger trains began using it semi-regularly, and when the Manorville/Eastport spur was removed, the Central was used for all Montauk trains that ran via the Main Line to “B” tower at Bethpage Junction and return. In Vince Seyfried’s LIRR History Vol II it states “ In 1925 the disused Central Extension between Farmingdale and Babylon was extensively overhauled for the use of through trains to Babylon and points east, this change being necessitated by the electrification of the Montauk Division.”

Farmingdale serves as a representation of two sides of the railroad coin. The main station was anticipated from the very start, and was even anticipated prior to the arrival of the tracks. The south station was an attempt to further expand on the popularity of the main station, but went through several phases of failure before finding success more than 80 years after the original Farmingdale station was established.

—Special thanks to Steven Lynch and trainsarefun.com for information on the LIRR and its history!

Central Park Station, 1905. (Image courtesy of David Keller archive / trainsarefun.com)

C-Liners #2402 #2003 Train #4012 at Bethpage, 1963. (Image courtesy of Mike Boland archive / trainsarefun.com)

Farmingdale Station at Atlantic Ave and Depot Ave, 1909. (Image courtesy of William J. Rugen archive: Queens Public Library / trainsarefun.com)

150th Anniversary of LIRR service to Farmingdale, formerly known as Hardscrabble. (Image courtesy of Dave Morrison / trainsarefun.com)

Massapequa Philharmonic: Images And Imagination Concert

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

The Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra recently returned for their final show of the season, titled Images and Imagination. The concert was a well-attended event, showcasing communal support for such a hardworking and dedicated orchestra led by Musical Director David Bernard. The orchestra is unique in its efforts to truly bring the community into the fold of classical music, and Bernard is passionate about making the genre accessible and exciting for all.

The concert opened with Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op.46, consisting

of four movements: Morning Mood (Morgenstemning), The Death of Ase (Ases dod), Anitra’s Dance (Anitras dans), and In the Hall of the Mountain King (I Dovregubbens hall). The opening and closing movements have become widely recognizable in popular culture, but the audience was able to experience them in context alongside the movements which occurred in between. According to Bernard, Greig was brought on to compose these movements for Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt in 1867. Ibsen envisioned travel-log movements which would capture exotic feelings, though, as Bernard mentions, Morning Mood evokes feelings of the fjords much more than Ibsen’s intended Moroccan desert.

Following these movements, the orchestra performed Debussy’s Nocturnes: Nuages (Clouds) and Fetes (Festivals). “The effect of

Debussy is similar to the effect of art, where he is no longer trying to depict [his subject] like a photograph,” explained Bernard. “What you’re trying to depict is the essence of a moment.” These were two of Debussy’s most fantastical nocturnes, in particular Nuages, which emphasized the movement and dynamism of clouds.

The concert concluded with Mussorgsky / Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Originally composed as a piano suite in ten movements by Modest Mussorgsky in 1874, the piece was orchestrated by many. However, it was Maurice Ravel’s 1922 orchestration that caused the piece to gain its popularity. Ravel’s version would also go on to influence future orchestrations of the piece. This was a very personal piece for Mussorgsky. It was composed as a musical depiction of a tour of works by architect and painter Viktor

Harmann, a good friend of Mussorgsky’s who had passed away the previous year. The piece depicts the beauty of Harmann’s work alongside the tragedy of his loss. It is truly a momentous piece which also symbolized the bittersweet nature of another finished season for Massapequa Philharmonic.

The Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra will return in 2023-2024 with a plethora of exciting works, including music by Brahms, Beethoven, Copland, Rachmaninoff, as well as a special all-Gershwin event in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue featuring Jazz Piano Sensation (and Long Island Native) Ted Rosenthal. All tickets for all events purchased before July 1 receive an early bird discount using the discount code MPOEARLYBIRD. Tickets are available online on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/ MPO20232024SeasonTickets

D-Day Living History Flight Experience

In commemoration of D-Day’s 79th anniversary, the American Airpower Museum’s Douglas C-47B “Skytrain” troop transport will conduct four Living History Flight Experiences on Saturday, June 17, 2023. This is a one-of-a-kind immersive educational program, where Living Historians show passengers what 101st and 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers experienced on their incredible 1,200-plane D-Day assault. Noted World War II Living Historian Robert Scarabino, with help from his 101st Airborne Reenactors, will transport passengers back in time.

Stories of our nation’s “Greatest Generation,” heroes of the Normandy D-Day Invasion, are being retold to a new generation of Americans. AAM takes the next step and turns these events into teachable moments or “living history,” so passengers can feel, hear, see and smell how it was on the “Night of Nights,” when the June 6, 1944 D-Day Invasion was launched, or on the daytime “Operation Market Garden” airdrop into Holland from

September 17 to 27, 1944.

AAM has created a totally unique experience to honor our heroic C-47B troop transport crews and paratroopers. Passengers are issued M-1942 jump jackets, helmets and harnesses, take part in an authentic mission briefing, then “form up” with AAM’s professional re-enactors in full WWII 101st Airborne gear. Next, passengers and re-enactors board the museum’s C-47B Skytrain, just like America’s heroes did 79 years ago, when they risked all to liberate occupied Europe from the Nazi scourge.

On board the C-47B, passengers feel and hear the aircraft’s mighty twin engines firing up, then she takes off from Republic and heads for Long Island’s South Shore. During flight, they observe the airmen operating their controls and paratroopers prepping for battle. They’ll relive the Airborne experience to the very moment when orders are given to hook up to the overhead static line. Upon returning from this exciting flight, all will learn what our heroes did 79 years ago, when they helped achieve victory for the Allies, culminating in the Nazi surrender.

(Each Living History experience is about 1.5 hours long and the actual flight time to Long Island’s South Shore and back is about 20 minutes.)

AAM’s four C-47B flights are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can book seats by visiting AAM’s website at www.americanairpowermuseum.org and clicking “C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience.” Or call (516) 531-3950, (631) 454-2039. Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. —Submitted by the American Airpower Museum

Musical Director and Conductor David Bernard introduces each piece the orchestra will be playing to help audiences connect with the music. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

Concertmaster Aimee Lillienstein leads the orchestra’s warm-up. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

David Bernard leads the Massapequa Philharmonic in their season finale concert. (Photo courtesy of David Bernard)

AAM’s WWII Douglas C-47B in flight over Long Island’s South Shore.

Living Historians and passengers line up and board AAM’s WWII Douglas C-47B Skytrain Second Chance. (Contributed photos)

Hicksville High School Senior Earns Scholar Artist Recognition

Hicksville Public School District is proud to announce senior Brandon Baade has been selected as a Long Island Scholar Artist for the 2022-2023 school year through the Long Island Arts Alliance.

Each year the Long Island Scholar Artist program recognizes students who excel academically and in the areas of either music, visual arts, dance, theater or media arts. Brandon is one of 20 selected Scholar Artists from across Long Island and was featured in a recent Newsday issue.

Brandon was named a 2021 and 2022 All-State musician and won the Reflections Award of Merit for Music Composition in 2023. He was also a key member of Hicksville’s 2021 and 2022 marching band championship teams. Brandon was chosen for the NAFME All-Eastern Symphonic Band and will be the sole euphonium representation for New York State. He also received an award of merit for music composition in the New York State PTA Reflections Competition for a euphonium piece. Through Hicksville’s Tri-M chapter as president, Brandon helped coordinate special performances that toured elementary schools in the district where the band would perform familiar pop songs.

Bethpage Senior Earns First Place In Italian Singing Competition

Graziella Conte, a senior at Bethpage High School, was recently recognized as a firstplace winner in the singing portion of the Secondary School Poetry and Arts Contest: Gara di Poesia e Gara di Canto. The contest is run annually by the Long Island chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Italian. This year, students were invited to submit pre-recorded poem and song recitations. Conte submitted a video of her performing “Caruso” by Lucio Dalla, in honor of her nonna (grandmother). Dalla was her grandmother’s biggest inspiration growing up.

Conte’s grandparents were born and raised in Italy and both of her parents are first generation Americans. She developed a love of singing from an early age and has taken Italian courses throughout her entire high school career. Now in her senior year, Conte

He has also written music for special holiday events and created a brass quintet that performs holiday music for assisted living facilities.

Brandon is ranked in the top ten of his graduation class. He plans to attend Northwestern University and pursue a dual degree in music education and psychology.

The district congratulates Brandon on this wonderful achievement and wishes him continued success.

—Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

The Farmingdale Federation of Teachers

is enrolled in Advanced Placement Italian with Teresa Sagarese. Both Sagarese and Conte’s former Italian teacher Francesca Calio encouraged her to enter the singing portion of the contest after hearing her sing “Caruso” during the school’s Foreign Language Week.

“We’re getting the students involved in competitions and trying to spread our culture in a positive light,” Calio said.

Both Sagarese and Calio are so proud of Conte for showcasing her talents and being recognized. As a result of her first-place win, Conte was invited to the AATI, LI Annual Luncheon and Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 6 where she was officially honored. The Bethpage Union Free School District congratulates her on this outstanding achievement.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Hicksville High School senior Brandon Baade was recently honored as a Long Island Scholar Artist. (Contributed photo)

Bethpage senior Graziella Conte received first place for her performance of “Caruso” in AATI’s Gara di Canto. (Contributed photos)

Bethpage senior Graziella Conte (middle) with Italian teachers Francesca Calio (left) and Teresa Sagarese (right).

Massapequa Cellist Earns Scholarship For Summer Music Camp

A Massapequa ninth-grader has been selected to attend this summer’s Rock Orchestra Camp, sponsored by the Mark Wood Music Foundation. Ava Jones, a student at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus, will participate in the camp from July 9-15 at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas.

The scholarship is valued at $1,600 and covers her full tuition for the camp. Massapequa was offered a scholarship for one student in recognition of the district’s excellent music program, specifically its exemplary leadership and high level of student engagement. During Mark Wood’s twoday residency during Music In Our Schools Month, he worked with Massapequa’s 520 string musicians, teaching them songs that were performed at a culminating concert on March 28.

Ava is a cellist in the ninth-grade orchestra. She has been playing the cello for six years and her music teachers in Massapequa have included Debbie Burkart at East Lake Elementary School, Pam Kronowitz and Jeremy Einhart at Berner Middle School and Inna Tymochko-Dekajlo at Ames.

“I’m really excited to attend the Rock Orchestra Camp,” she said. “It sounds like a good opportunity to further explore the cello.”

Ava said the music workshop with Mr.

Lee Road Kindergartners Get Close View Of Ducks Hatching

Kindergartners at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District experienced ducks hatching from their eggs during a recent special lesson. Kindergarten classes gathered together to watch as the ducklings slowly poked through their eggs. Each hatching was projected on the classroom screen for all to see. When they got out of their shells, the ducks were shown to every student up close. The lesson taught students about the gentle care required when caring for baby animals as well as the science behind ducklings hatching. It was an exciting experience for all.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Wood in March helped in her development as a musician. It was a new experience, she explained, as she and her fellow musicians had to memorize the songs they would be performing in a short period of time.

Ames Campus Principal Tania Willman, Executive Assistant to the Principal Danielle Kennedy, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Vincent Green and Ms. TymochkoDekajlo congratulate Ava on receiving this scholarship and wish her a great and memorable experience at Rock Orchestra Camp this summer.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Kindergartners at Lee Road Elementary School saw duckling up close after they hatched in their class. (Contributed photos)

Orchestra teacher Inna Tymochko-Dekajlo, left, Ames Campus Principal Tania Willman and Executive Assistant to the Principal Danielle Kennedy congratulate Ava on her scholarship selection. (Contributed photo)

Each student had a brief gentle interaction with the duckling, teaching them the care required for handling baby animals.

It was a special lesson as the ducklings hatched in the classroom.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Island Trees Board of Ed. Meeting

7 p.m. will be the Executive Session, followed by the 7:30 p.m. regular meeting. This event will take place in the community room of the Stephen E. Karopczyc School, 74 Farmedge Road, Levittown.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Father’s Day Drawstring Bag

4:15 p.m. Decorate a cool drawstring bag for Dad! Grades K-5. 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. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place in Room E of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn

7 p.m. Deni Bonet is a singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist who has played venues around the world and at the White House for President Obama. Chris Flynn is an accomplished guitarist. Together they play quirky, melodic and fun folk-rock for all ages. Tickets must be picked up for all music performances 3 days prior to the event, or they may be forfeited to the waitlist. Limit 2 tickets per reservation. This event will take place in the community room of the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Care for Your Home: Painting

11:30 a.m. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of painting both

the interior and exterior of your home. Join instructor Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspection Services and gain the confidence you need to paint your home inside and out. You’ll save money and lead the repairs on your home with confidence and ease! You’ll learn: how to prepare all surfaces prior to finishing, the importance of priming your surfaces, the difference between water-based and alkyd-based paints/primers, how to treat and cover mold/mildew, and more! This event will take place in the community room of the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

The Day Trippers

4 p.m. Let’s Come Together and celebrate the music of The Beatles with The Day Trippers! Join us for an exciting performance as we sing and dance to all of our Fab Four favorites. This event will take place in the auditorium of the PlainviewOld Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Happy Father’s Day!

MONDAY, JUNE 19

Happy Freedom Day!

Sand and Seashell Mandala Wall Art 7 p.m. Experience the joy of sand and seashell art with award winning mixed - media artist Anna Chan. Set your intentions and create your own mandala with natural seashells following her step by step instructions. No prior experience necessary but must be comfortable handling small objects. Presented by Anna Chan. Register online in advance if interested. Contact Lee Gundel for more information at (516) 798-4607 ext. 6304. This event is taking place at the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Central Avenue.

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

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

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

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BOOK TALK

Shakespeare’s Portfolio: How The Bard Prevailed

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

“He now belongs to the ages.”

So claimed Ben Jonson, William Shakespeare’s friend and contemporary upon the man’s passing in 1616 at age 52. Which has turned out to be the case.

Shockingly, it almost wasn’t so. Ten years after the man’s death, two of The Bard’s fellow actors, John Heminges and Henry Condell, collected the man’s 36 plays and published then in a folio, one complete with the world-famous engraving of the departed playwright.

The year 2016 was the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. This year is the quatercentenary of that folio.

In 1916, any number of U.S. Congressmen walked to the well of the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver mangled, but well-meaning homages to the playwright. I can’t recall the same thing happening at all in 2016. Years ago, I read that Sen. Robert F. Byrd (D---WVA) spent part of a legislative session re-reading the entire Shakespeare corpus. That I can believe.

A product of that Middle Ages, an epoch that placed much emphasis on scholarship, the young Shakespeare received a classical education. He duly studied Latin and Greek. He was especially drawn to Plutarch’s Lives , the famous series of brief biographies on the giants of the Roman Empire. In college, I had a professor who claimed that the playwright had a copy of that book on his deathbed.

Shakespeare married at 18 to Anne Hathaway, the prototypical girl-next-door who was eight years her husband’s senior. The couple had three children, one of whom, Hamnet, died at a young age.

His early manhood is known as Shakespeare’s “lost years.” Was he teaching for a living? Acting? Writing? In time, the young father made the move to London to support his family through theatre work.

Right place, right time. Both Queen Elizabeth I and her successor, King James, placed a premium on the arts. They subsidized London theaters and Shakespeare joined such peers as Jonson and Christopher Marlowe, in creating a new epoch, one that came of age as England itself was taking its first steps toward modernity. The English feudal system was being obliterated by the rise of commercial society. Shakespeare’s work, in part, was to take a glance backward to the ideals of honor, chivalry, and duty lest they be destroyed for good.

The ancient Greeks were famous for their bluntness. In their prose and verse they got straight to the point. Elizabethan England placed an emphasis on the language. Verse was more important than visuals. Shakespeare and his contemporaries had their work cut out for them. The man rose to the challenge. For this piece, I re-read only one play, King Richard III , a drama about a Hamlet-like king (he had that same sweet nature) who overplays his hand with a rival Count Bolingbroke, stealing land from the man and losing his kingdom in the process. John Gaunt, a legendary commander in the king’s army, lays out the stakes in this ode to the British Isles:

This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,

This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands, This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

What modern writer can match that eloquence? My choice would be Alexander Solzhenitsyn expressing his affection for Mother Russia. On the American front, there is the ringing poetry of Walt Whitman, which is stirring but lacking Shakespeare’s tragic sense. The American answer to The Bard must be Robert Frost’s “The Gift Outright,” an ode to American history and the American landscape. I fear that few Americans today are even allowed to express such love. (Concerning modern England, go with the immortal G.K. Chesterton: “While other talked of freedom, England talked of ale.”)

The Elizabethan emphasis on language goaded the man into greatness. Only consider the words the man literally invented: mountaineer, schoolboy, football, fair play, shooting star, radiance, dawn, ladybug, eyeball, love letter, mimic, zany, excitement, lonely, gloomy, useless, quarrelsome, worthless, dauntless, hot-blooded, well-behaved, successful, never-ending, laughable.

And then the timeless expressions: Every inch a king, A tower of strength, Wild-goose chase, Not budge an inch, In my heart of hearts, Eaten me out of house and home, Neither rhyme

nor reason, We have seen better days

There are my favorites: To be or not to be (stick that foot in the river of life,) There’s the rub (Do not expect many happy endings), and To thine own self be true (man’s got to look in the mirror each morning.)

Shakespeare today? One hates to ask. My children, in their high school and college days, were never assigned a play by the man, even relatively simple texts as Romeo and Juliet or Julius Caesar . Other parents have their own horror stories to tell.

Shakespeare’s words are powerful. They are not immortal. His poetry is no substitute for Scripture. Nor were they intended to be. Shakespeare wrote to entertain the throngs coming to see his plays at The Globe Theatre. Along the way, he made countless and lasting insights into the human condition.

Shakespeare’s decline matters greatly. A society without Shakespeare’s civilizing influence is destined to be a place rude, coarse, profane, and cynical. As with 1,001 great writers, the library card, plus Mr. Bezos’ Amazon, remains the last line of defense.

Vintage colored engraving of William Shakespeare, after the Chandos portrait. (Source Getty Images)

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Summer Jam Held Successfully After County’s Shutdown Attempt

JANET BURNS

This year’s HOT 97 Summer Jam concert at UBS Arena reportedly went off without a hitch in early June, despite an eleventh-hour attempt by County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s administration to block a portion of the event’s scheduled performances.

On June 1, Blakeman’s adminstration filed court papers seeking to block the free, outdoor performances that were scheduled as part of Summer Jam’s June 4 lineup.

This year’s lineup of new and veteran performers, headlined by Bronx native Cardi B, was announced in early April. The event also featured performances and content in honor of the 50th anniverary of hip-hop falling this year.

In court filings, Nassau County leaders argued that the cost of providing police presence for the event would be too high, and that

previous installations of the annual concert had “presented threats to peace and order, requiring the intervention of law enforcement.”

The documents cited instances in 2015 and 2017 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, noting that conflicts arose and arrests were conducted in response to attendees’ frustration over either the event being sold out or over its entry protocols.

The attempt to bind organizers from holding the free, outdoor portion of this year’s event also stated, “At the 2021 Summer Jam at Madison Square Garden, one performer’s statements incited the crowd when he led a ‘f*ck the police’ chant.”

The county also alleged that Summer Jam had previously “created an atmosphere that fosters criminal behavior, disorderly conduct, trespasses, violence, and turmoil resulting in numerous arrests and injuries.”

The issue ended up getting resolved ahead of the concert, which seemingly went smoothly, according to follow-up posts and reporting on the event. But Blakeman’s administration had already drawn a fair

amount of attention in our region and in the U.S. hip-hop community for the relatively last-minute move.

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, for one, was quick to criticize the actions of Blakeman and his team, both before and after the legal challenge was resolved.

“While it is typically my policy to never comment on County litigation, I must make an exception in this case. The harmful stereotyping contained within those papers is deeply insulting to the Black and Brown communities that form a

large portion of hip-hop’s dedicated fan base, and the dog-whistle rhetoric alluding to ‘riot-like behavior’ is particularly offensive,” Solages said in a June 2 statement, also calling the county’s actions “disingenuous.”

After the legal issue was resolved, Solanges commented, “Safeguarding public safety and enhancing quality of life for my constituents will always be my top priority as a Legislator. As a lifelong resident of this area, it is my tremendous honor and privilege to serve the diverse tapestry of

communities that form Nassau County’s Third Legislative District.” On June 3, Solages also noted that he had “every expectation that the Nassau County Police Department will patrol this event with the utmost professionalism and excellence as they have done throughout the year at UBS Arena-hosted events,” despite the roughly 24 hours of “unnecessary chaos” that Nassau County’s legal filings created. Immediately before the beginning of the concert, which Legislator Solages attended with family, he commented, “I am gratified that the 11th-hour political stunt by the County Executive’s administration – one that was tinged with obvious racial overtones – has failed to cancel any portion of today’s event. Moreover, I am happy to see that it has failed to dampen the enthusiasm of concertgoers – many of whom contribute to our economy as tourists ... [and] we must shift our focus toward ensuring that we never again experience this type of last-minute scrambling with any type of large-scale event.”

A promotional image for HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2023, published on April 3. (Via HOT 97’s website)

COLUMNS

Why Not Hourly Oyster Bay To Hunters Point/Long Island City LIRR Service?

Both Hunters Point and Long Island City continue to grow with thousands of new residents, businesses and office workers. The LIRR currently runs a handful of trains AM rush hour in one direction westbound from Jamaica to Hunters Point and LIC and eastbound in the PM rush hour. Why wasn’t service added in both directions rush hour along with hourly off peak? The Hunters Point #7 subway station is just down the block from the LIRR Hunters Point Station. Two stops on the #7 in less than five minutes places you at Grand Central Terminal. There are easy connections to both street level and the 42nd Street Lexington Avenue station #4,5,& 6 subway lines. Contrast that attempting to reach street level from LIRR Grand Central Madison Terminal - 15 stories below ground. It requires 8 or more minutes upon arrival at Grand Central Madison before you can access the 42nd Street Lexington Avenue Subway Station. The LIRR Long Island City station is within walking distance to both the #7 Flushing Vernon Blvd. Jackson Ave station (one stop less than three minutes from Grand Central Terminal) and the LIC

PENNER STATION

Larry Penner

NYC Economic Development Corporation private ferry landing with connections to 34th Street and Pier 11 adjacent to Wall Street and the Financial District.

Hourly service off peak and evenings could also include stops at Woodside, Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. Why not run this service beyond Jamaica to include the Oyster Bay Branch as well. Virtually all Oyster Bay branch trains terminate in Jamaica. Add stops to Hollis, Queens Village, Elmont UBS Arena, Bellrose and Floral Park. All

of the above would promote promised 40% LIRR increased service in Queens along with reverse rush hour and off peak commute opportunities. Why not run this service between Oyster Bay to Hunters Point and Long Island City hourly in both directions from 6 AM to Midnight. This would also offer Oyster Bay commuters consistent hourly service which is available on most other LIRR branches.

— Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as

a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region

2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for NJ Transit, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Bus, NYCDOT Staten Island Ferry along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

Cool, Healthy Food Beats The Heat

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1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut oil

1/2 lime, juiced

1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

6 strawberries, sliced

1/2 avocado, diced

1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped

4 cups (600g) Romaine lettuce, shredded

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Our Crumbling Economy Needs The National Infrastructure Bank

The US economy is crumbling before our eyes. Inflation, banks failing, the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, and deteriorating infrastructure are all signs of troubling times. And the worst may be yet to come. Bailouts and band aids don’t work. We can’t do the same thing repeatedly, and expect a different outcome.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, and Signature may be the canaries in the coal mine. Hundreds of other banks are likely insolvent. Our fragile economy is built on financial speculation and the whims of billionaires. It exploits the majority to build wealth for a few.

The only durable solution is to build a strong, productive economy that works for all of us. The wealth of this nation is what we actually produce. The result is a growing standard of living for the entire population and an expanding physical output. It’s how the nation was built. We need to build infrastructure and industry, and invest in people.

Congressional passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021 was a good first step, but it wasn’t enough. It is a short term, five-year “fix”, but falls short compared to the need. Congress must invest ten times that amount!

There is an immediate remedy at hand. We must establish a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB), as outlined in HR 3339 in the

117th Congress. This law would create a public bank with a dedicated mission to finance the infrastructure needs of the nation. The last such institution, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, was used by President Franklin Roosevelt to finance massive infrastructure and industrial expansion, off the budget of the Congress. Many New Deal projects in New York and elsewhere were the result of this institution.

Over the next ten years the NIB will invest five trillion dollars for small and large infrastructure projects alike. These will include: roads, bridges, upgraded electrical grids, replacing all lead service lines, affordable housing, high speed and passenger rail, and universal broadband. There’s enough money for Red States and Blue States. A win-win!

A new bill is being readied for introduction into the 118th Congress. The NIB will require no new federal spending or federal taxes! It will be capitalized by existing Treasury debt, in a debt for equity swap. The NIB will finance all needed projects. Economists estimate it will increase GDP by 5% per year, and productivity by over 3% per year. We have not seen this rate of growth for fifty years!

The NIB investment in infrastructure will be coupled with workforce development. Millions of people will build and sustain the projects. The bank will pay prevailing

wages, mandate Buy America purchases for all construction inputs, and ensure substantial minority and disadvantaged business participation. The Buy America provisions will increase manufacturing in the U.S. and New York and stimulate the addition of millions of new additional jobs. The bank will create upwards of 20 million new high-wage jobs including at least 1.6 million new jobs in New York State.

With this type of bold investment, the working middle class will be able to build and invest into their future, into their communities, and new businesses. Ironically, investment into infrastructure and industry is anti-inflationary. It is also the only

program which can reverse the oncoming recession of the Federal Reserve. The Fed wants to lay off millions of Americans; the National Infrastructure Bank will hire tens of millions of people at high wages. We can have an economy that works for all people. We can build a society that serves the needs of the nation, not the wobbly Too-Big-ToFail Banks and their big corporate allies. Please join the campaign.

—Submitted by Joe Sackman, New York Progressive Action Network

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Forest Hills Stadium Celebrates Its Centennial

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When Forest Hills Stadium opened its doors in 1923, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as president following the death of Warren Harding, Yankee Stadium hosted its first game, London’s original Wembley Stadium opened its doors to the public and Henry Kissinger, Charlton Heston and Bettie Page were among the famous names born that year. And while the first event held at Forest Hills Stadium was the final of the International Lawn Tennis Challenge that found the United States defeating Australia, a few decades later, this 14,000-seat horseshoe-shaped open air amphitheater became a cherished site for live performances. The murderer’s row of storied artists ranged from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads and Joni Mitchell to even seeing Jimi Hendrix open for the Monkees in 1967. This year is also the 10-year anniversary of the stadium’s resurrection after laying fallow since hosting its last show, the K-Rock Dysfunctional Family Picnic in 1997.The man behind it all is music promoter/booking agent Mike Luba, an Albertson native whose parents met on a date going to see a bill of Simon & Garfunkel

and The Doors at Forest Hills Stadium. For Luba, the past decade has found him and his team lovingly restoring the building. With this landmark anniversary landing this year, he’s justifiably proud of how well the venue has held up.

“This year is a biggie,” he said. “There’s not a whole lot, if any, first-generation iconic buildings like this left in New York. Yankee Stadium is Yankee Stadium II. Madison Square Garden is on its fourth version. Citi Field was Shea Stadium. Ebbets Field is gone. The Polo Grounds are gone. The Singer Bowl is gone. We’re older than Radio City Music Hall. I think what’s crazy is that Carnegie Hall might be a couple of years older. We’re right at the beginning of mass gatherings happening on any sort of scale. We’re pretty proud that this spot has managed to make it for a full century. It’s pretty amazing.”

In the 10 years since Luba and his crew have been booking shows, they’ve landed a number of major coups that involved having a number of legacy artists who played the

venue in its earlier incarnation returning to grace the Forest Hills Stadium stage. Among the names are Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon (minus Art Garfunkle) and The Who with an array of equally impressive acts joining that roll call of names including Willie Nelson, Van Morrison, Bette Midler, Chic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ed Sheeran, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow and Dolly Parton, Luba also had this Queens institution be a stop on The Replacements reunion tour, be the site of the late Tom Petty’s last-ever New York dates, last year’s Rock the Bells Festival (which served as a homecoming for LL Cool J among other hiphop legends), become the summer home of the New York Pops and in a nod to its sports roots, host the inaugural season of World Team Tennis in 2016.

Given Forest Hills Stadium’s location in a residential neighborhood means Luba and his crew have made a concerted effort to allay any resident concerns. The promoter

is himself a local resident, so ensuring the venue is in compliance with local noise ordinances has been a priority and led to measures that include soundproofing stairwells leading into the main performance space and installing sound-absorbing material along the fence that lines the perimeter of the stadium’s property. It didn’t stop the nonprofit Forest Hills Garden Corporation from suing and threatening to close Burns Street, a public road that is also a local byway that leads to the stadium. The West Side Tennis Club and Luba countersued over the threatened closure of this season’s upcoming slate of shows. And while there was a brief flurry of media coverage regarding the legal battle, it’s since died down as local response has leaned heavily in favor of the stadium.

“This has been the worst kind of ‘I don’t care if I ruin it for everyone just to prove my own point,’” Luba explained. “It’s been great for us because [this dispute] unified the neighborhood and people are protective of the stadium. We spent so much time, effort and energy putting the word out that it’s a welcoming, diverse oasis kind of a spot, which it truly, really is. The support we’ve gotten has been really heartwarming. We’ve worked pretty hard to make it as safe and accommodating a spot as we can in 2023 while being good stewards and letting the building do its own thing.”

Visit www.foresthillsstadium.com for more information.

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Congratulations to the Friends Academy Class of 2023

Friends Academy’s graduates have achieved educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. We congratulate them on their next journey knowing they are exceptionally prepared for college and a life of authentic purpose.

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Graduation is fast approaching and many graduating seniors in recent years have opted to stand out in their commencements by decorating their graduation caps. If you’re a recent graduate from high school or college (graduated in the last three to four years) and you were creative (and bold) enough to decorate your graduation cap and proudly walk with it down the aisle to receive your diploma, we want you to submit it for their upcoming art exhibit titled “Westbury Arts Celebrates Our Recent Grads”. We want the world to see your creation and celebrate your achievement, and it’s free to enter. If you

Island Federal Presents $50,000 In Scholarships To Local High School Seniors

prefer to submit a digital photo of your decorated graduation cap instead, please do. Any recent graduates of area high schools as well as college graduates are eligible. Deadline and drop off dates of your submission:

Thursday, June 29, from 12 to 4 p.m., Friday, June 30, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or mail your entries to Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. If mailing your entry please include your contact information, school you graduated from and year. If submitting a digital photograph, please email it to Submissions@WestburyArts.org.

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For the 31st consecutive year, Island Federal Credit Union (Island Federal) has awarded college scholarships to graduating seniors from local high schools.

“Island Federal’s mission is to help Long Islanders achieve their dreams for themselves and their families. To make college more affordable for local high school graduates, we launched the Island Federal Scholarship Program in 1992,” said Bret W. Sears, president/CEO, Island Federal. “Since its inception, the Island Federal Scholarship Program has awarded more than 363 scholarships totaling $855,000 to local high school graduates,” Sears continued. “Once again this year, we are proud to provide scholarships to 11 local seniors to help finance their higher education.”

The following is a list of 2023 recipients who will share $50,000 in Scholarships:

$10,000 WINNERS

Ashley Burke, Babylon, Babylon High School

Bradley Wyckoff, Levittown, Chaminade High School

Gemma Cartwright, Huntington, Huntington High School

$2,500 WINNERS

Anna Rostkowski, Oakdale, Connetquot High School

Dominick Trapani, Bellmore, Mepham High

School

Kaitlin Stephens, Hauppauge, Hauppauge High School

Liam McGough, Southold, Southold High School

Lily Amato, St. James, Smithtown East High School

Lily Jackett, Port Jefferson, Ward Melville High School

Madison Sosnowski, Farmingdale, Farmingdale High School

Tabitha Schully, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson High School

—Island Federal Credit Union

Recent grads and their decorated graduation caps (Photos by Alex Nunez)

Commencement Speech Highlights 2023

Acommencement speech is a traditional address given at a graduation ceremony to inspire, motivate, and offer guidance to the graduating class as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Typically delivered by a notable speaker, such as a distinguished academic, successful professional, or renowned public figure, the speech aims to reflect on the accomplishments of the graduates, celebrate their achievements, and provide valuable life lessons. Commencement speeches often incorporate personal anecdotes, wisdom, and words of encouragement, encouraging graduates to embrace their potential, pursue their passions, and navigate the challenges that lie ahead with resilience and determination.

Here are some of the most notable commencement speeches delivered to schools and institutions around the nation this year.

Howard University

“The soul of America is what makes us unique among all nations. We’re the only country

founded on an idea — not geography, not religion, not ethnicity, but an idea. The sacred proposition, rooted in Scripture and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that we’re all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. While we’ve never fully lived up to that promise, we never before fully walked away from it.”

President Joe Biden

United States Military Academy (West Point)

“You see what can be, unburdened by what has been. And you

have the agility and the ability to bring that potential to life.”

Vice President Kamala Harris Rice University

“My parents’ story is proof that change is possible. But that story also attests to the fact that change doesn’t come to those who merely want it. It comes to those who work for it.”

a lot of topics. It’s hard to say, and especially in a society that seems to thrive on sharp opinion and absolutisms and shuns nuance. Nobody wants to be the guy in the back of the room who feels like they are the only one who hasn’t figured out the answer. But guess what? Chances are neither have the guys in the front rows. Until we can acknowledge what we don’t know, we can’t possibly be asking the right questions. You don’t have to be the smartest guy in the room. Your aim should be to be the one asking for more information. The one audacious enough to say: ‘I don’t know.’”

Lester Holt, journalist Tennessee State University

who have to decide to be one of three types of Americans: those who embrace liberty and freedom for all, those who won’t, or those who are indifferent. Only the first do the work of creating a more perfect union. A nation indivisible. The others get in the way.”

Tom Hanks, actor Loyola Marymount University

“Go about the world bringing justice, healing, and mercy.”

Martin Sheen, actor Northern Arizona University

“I realized there is more to life than work. Don’t wait as long as I did to learn this lesson. Take time to nurture your relationships, to celebrate your successes, and to recover from your losses.”

Karine

Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary

Villanova University

“‘I don’t know.’ It’s a surprisingly difficult thing to say for someone who spends each day providing answers to millions of people on

“There is more than enough wrong to keep you busy trying to make things right for the rest of your natural life.”

Oprah Winfrey, talk show host Harvard University

“For every graduating class, there is a choice to be made. It’s the same option for all grown-ups

Bill Gates, Microsoft founder Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“Pick what you think is the best path and just move forward.” Mark Rober, science YouTuber —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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Molloy College Holds Commencement

Graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the 2023 Molloy University Commencement Ceremonies held at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, including students from the School of Arts and Sciences, The School of Business, The School of Education and Human Services and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

“I’m so excited,” said Sarah Tafur, originally from Colombia and now living in Valley Stream. “It was hard, but we got it done.”

and learn how to do theater over Zoom. It was crazy but we’ve come out so much more resilient.”

Victoria Franco of Lindenhurst, served as class valedictorian and delivered an address.

The Molloy Class of 2023 is comprised of 940 graduates, including Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree recipients, plus Associate’s and Advanced Certificate and other graduates.

940 grads receive diplomas

The Class of 2023 was caught in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and lockdown, attending many of their classes remotely, but that did not dampen the spirits of the graduates.

“It [COVID] hit right at my freshman year, in my second semester,” said Mason Santa Catalina, a theater major from Roseville, CA. “We had to switch modes

“When we were able to go back in person, that really helped,” said Thomas McHugh, who will take a job in a hospital emergency room as one of the graduates of the Barbara J. Hagan School of Nursing. “Getting that contact back with the teachers really helped us learn.”

The commencement address was given by Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, president & CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) who is the first female

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president to lead CCUSA and the 10th president in the organization’s 112-year history. Her career has been dedicated to leading efforts to reduce poverty and providing care for people at risk. As part of the ceremony Molloy will bestow an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (LHD) degree upon Sister Donna for her work during her 40-year career.

“We are pleased to welcome Sister Donna to this year’s commencement exercises,” said Dr. James P. Lentini, president of Molloy University. “The CCUSA mission aligns closely with Molloy’s, with an emphasis on respect and dignity for all people, and she will deliver a powerful message that I am sure will resonate with our students.”

Molloy also conveyed an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on New York State Regent Roger Tilles, recognizing his contributions to the New York State Education Department, his philanthropy and support of the arts.

“Roger has been a friend of Molloy’s for many years and his support of higher education has benefited Long Island and all of New York State for many years,” said President Lentini. “His dedication to the region is unsurpassed.”

—Molloy University

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Gifts For The Grad

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

College and high school graduation season is upon us. Whether you are attending a commencement ceremony or a celebration you will need to come prepared with a gift for the grad. Here are some ideas for that special graduate in your life.

Something Personalized

Who doesn’t love a new coffee tumbler? Get your favorite logo, name, image and more customized on a Yeti tumbler or other drinkware. (Yeti, from $20)

Be Organized

Keep track of your applications, homework assignments, documents, bills and more with a portable file organizer. (Staples, $20)

Sanitize This

UV sanitizers like the PhoneSoap

3 UV Cell Phone Sanitizer & Dual Universal Cell Phone Charger Box use ultraviolet light to sanitize your phone and offer a second layer of protection against viruses and harmful bacteria. (Amazon, $80)

Bang The Keys

Work on the go with the most compact solution, a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, like this one from portable, wireless and compatible with Apple and Android devices. (Amazon, $34)

Write It down

Give a classic high-quality notebook like one from Moleskine for journalling or sketching along with a jazzy set of colored pencils. (Moleskine, $25)

Carry Protection

Unfortunately identity theft is not just for travelers anymore. Move your credit cards and chip-based IDs to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-blocking wallet. The lining of these new bags and wallets protect you from unwarranted scanning theft. Fossil makes a variety of wallets and billfolds for men and women. (Fossil, $35)

Get Cooking

Give a copy of the classic, Joy of Cooking. It remains the foundation for cooking, a great teaching

cookbook, a recipe for success, every time.

(Amazon, $22)

Charge It Up

A smartphone charger like Belkin’s BoostCharge Wireless Charging Stand is a useful gift. The nofrills charging cradle is suitable for Apple and Android devices. It can also prop up your phone in landscape or portrait orientation, letting your giftee read messages at a more comfortable angle. (Belkin, $35)

Tool Time

Leaving home for the first time? It’s never too early to have a set of your own standard tools. This starter kit from Stanley has all of the essentials that you might need in a pinch.

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Guiding Young Adults Toward Successful Careers

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

On the surface, the future looks bright for spring’s college grads, with employers planning to hire nearly 15 percent more candidates from the class of 2023 than in the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Dig a little deeper, however, and the outlook gets murkier, cautions career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt.

“College graduates struggle to find jobs due to competition, lack of work experience and not understanding employer expectations,” she said. “And their parents are frustrated. They want to help, and they’re not sure how. Many parents haven’t looked for a job in more than 20-plus years, and things have definitely changed in that time.”

How can parents help?

What should grads do?

Hendler-Grunt’s new book, The Next Great Step: The Parents’ Guide to Launching

Your New Grad Into a Career, gives parents a simple, step-by-step plan for successfully guiding their young adults through the transition from college to career.

Filled with tips, job aids and insightful stories, The Next Great Step addresses everything from how parents can help their young adults get “unstuck” and navigate the hiring process, to how students and grads can stand out from the rest of the graduating class. Hendler-Grunt shares the secrets of how to “network” the right way and excel in interviews, and how parents can offer solid career advice to their grad.

The Next Great Step provides insights from three key perspectives: the concerns of the parent, the thought process of the student and the expectations of potential employers.

“Navigating the post-college job world is all about developing and implementing the right strategies,” Hendler-Grunt said. “This book is required reading for families looking to navigate a changing world from college to career. Companies need new grads. It’s just a matter of connecting the dots.”

Hendler-Grunt is the founder and president of Next Great Step (www. nextgreatstep.com). She is a dynamic leader, advisor and facilitator who has extensive experience consulting with startups, Fortune 500 firms, universities and individuals. She founded Next Great Step with the sole focus of guiding college students and recent grads to help them land the job they deserve. Hendler-Grunt leverages techniques and insights from hiring managers and CEOs and brings those secrets to students to help them stand out and get the job. She has enabled hundreds of clients to achieve success, with 90 percent of her clients landing the job of their choice. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, SiriusXM radio, Kiplinger, CNN, Fortune and many other media outlets. She is also the mom of a recent college grad and college sophomore...so she gets it.

Purchase a copy of The Next Great Step: The Parents’ Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble and other online book retailers.

Farmingdale State College Holds Spring

Farmingdale State College (FSC) held its Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony here today, with more than 1,300 degrees conferred, comprised of 1,130 Bachelors, 11 Masters, and 153 Associates degrees and 16 Advanced Certificate graduates, from the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business; Engineering Technology; and Health Science.

“This is your day,” said Dr. John Nader, president of Farmingdale State College in his commencement address. “FSC exemplifies that original SUNY vision by students who are talented and motivated and simply need the opportunity to succeed. You have done that.”

Nader went on to relay stories of amazing graduates who have accomplished great things inside and

Congratulations to the 2023 Class of Gold Award Girl Scouts

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. These 55 young women are courageous leaders and visionary changemakers who are making meaningful, sustainable changes in Nassau County, their communities and around the world. They are our future, and the future looks bright!

Albertson

Shalini Samuel

Baldwin

Vanessa Osse

Bayville

Kylie Daly

East Meadow

Lauren Rodriguez

East Norwich

Mariana Panariello

Farmingdale

Alexa Frontino

Faith Williams

Floral Park

Ella Iannitti

Rebecca Reisig

Franklin Square

Caitlin Fitzpatrick

Garden City

Maria Dalia

Jaci Licari

Kathryn Maloney

Juliana Mitchell

Madeline Mitchell

Gretchen Murphy

Ella Pocock

Grace Power

Keira Regan

Cristina Seoylemezian

Ryan Sievers

Kennedy Wilgosz

Great Neck

Elizabeth Margiloff

Hempstead

Azaria Ellis

Lynbrook

Ryan Benvenuto

So a Yaker

Malverne

Anna Nealon

Manhasset

Noelle Bartul

Catherine Broderick

Cailey Held

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Massapequa

Audrey Pioreck

Shea Salamack

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Lea Marie Mastorakis

Mineola

Julia DaSilva

Charlee Denzler

Grace Pizzardi

Samantha Vitale

North Bellmore

Lauren McCarthy

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Emma DeFrancesco

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Kate Webster

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Emma Lincks

Seaford

Nicole Nietsch

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Erica Borzone

Shannen Fung

Wantagh

Angelina Bendetti

Corinne Kassatly

Hannah PopadinLesniak

Nicole Tobia

West Hempstead

Sophia Cano

Brianna Suarez

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Carol Sung delivered the valedictorian speech.

Farmingdale State College President John Nader Farmingdale State College grads celebrate.

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outside the classroom, including organizing book, clothing and supply drives and activities to help their Long Island communities and address needs at an intimate human level.

Every student had their own personal story of struggle and triumph.

“When I was born, doctors said I wouldn’t be able to walk or talk and now I’m getting my degree,” said Bernice Jean-Baptiste, a psychology graduate from Suffolk County. “It’s surreal to me.”

Carol Sung of New Hyde Park, an interactive design major and recipient of The Ferro Family Endowed Scholarship at FSC, was named class valedictorian and delivered the address.

—Farmingdale State College

Graduates accepted their degrees. Photos courtesy of Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College grads

Graduates prepare to move onto their next adventures in their careers.

Zucker School Of Medicine Celebrates Ninth Commencement Ceremony

e Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell celebrated its ninth commencement ceremony on May 8.

e event was held at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, where 94 graduates from the Class of 2023 took another step closer to realizing their dreams, becoming the nation’s newest doctors and scientists to enter the eld of medicine.

e ceremony was presided by Susan Poser, president of Hofstra University, David Battinelli, MD, dean of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health.

“We are jealous of your opportunity for the journey and the chance to have all of the countless discoveries and advances in medicine that we did not have and couldn’t offer our patients,” said Dr. Battinelli, who also serves as the executive vice president and physician in chief of Northwell Health. “A career in medicine is a lifelong journey—you will have more hard work, but the future of patient care and discovery is in your hands, and the future of your career is bright.”

The commencement keynote was delivered by Kevin Tracey, MD, president and CEO, and the Karches Family Distinguished Chair in Medical Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

A pioneer in the scientific fields of inflammation and bioelectronic medicine, Dr. Tracey’s contributions include discovery and molecular mapping of neural circuits controlling immunity.

As an accomplished inventor on more than 120 United States patents, author of more than 400 scientific publications, and co-founder of several biotechnology companies, Dr. Tracey encouraged the graduates to continue to dream big and learn from their achievements.

Of the 94 Zucker School of Medicine students conferred, there are 86 MDs, one PhD, two MD/PhDs, two MD/ OMSs, and three MD/MPHs.

The school’s newest physicians and scientists are an ambitious and culturally rich group, including 11 first-generation individuals and 17 graduates who are underrepresented in medicine, ready to bring the highest level of health care to a growing and diverse

Dr. Tanzim Bhuiya is one of 13 graduates to receive the Graduation with Distinction in Research Award this year. He is hooded by Dr. Kevin Tracey, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. The school’s vice dean, Dr. Samara Ginzburg (left), looks on as Bhuiya is conferred. Photos courtesy of Hofstra University

population.

Commencement day was also a full circle moment for dual degree MD/ MPH graduate Dr. Tanzim Bhuiya, who completed Hofstra University’s 4+4 BS-BA/MD program, an eight-year curriculum that combines undergraduate and medical school education. As a Hofstra undergrad majoring in disability studies, he developed a passion for humanities in medicine. A service trip to Panama also sparked his interest in global health and a desire to pursue a master’s in public health.

Dr. Bhuiya is one of 13 graduates to receive the Graduation with Distinction in Research Award. He follows in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Tawfiqul Bhuiya, a beloved and highly regarded Northwell Health physician who sadly passed in 2020.

“My dad was my introduction into medicine and truly modeled the qualities a physician should have and the person I want to become—he was my role model my entire life.”

Classmate Danielle Anesta Lowe Howell, MD, knows all too well what it’s like to experience the challenges of medical school while suffering a personal loss. She credits her perseverance partly to the school community’s compassion and encouragement.

“The medical school was incredibly supportive as I coped with the loss of my father in the midst of my clinical year,” explained Dr. Howell, who will begin a residency program in psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital. “I attribute much of my growth and success as a student to the close-knit community that the Zucker School of Medicine cultivates.”

While in medical school, Dr. Howell completed the Klar Leadership Development and Innovation Management Scholarly Concentration. In 2021, she was honored with the Feinstein Institutes’ Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM) Barbara Hrbek Zucker Emerging Scientist Award for her research projects looking into the role of social determinants of health in hospital settings. It was the first time in AWSM’s history that a medical student received funding.

With newly conferred degrees in hand, Zucker School of Medicine graduates are ready to embark on the next steps in their life-long journey. This ambitious group of physicians matched to residencies in 23 specialty areas at institutions throughout 14 different states.

—Hofstra University

The first doctor in her family, MSPP graduate Arrianna Mohammed, MD, will begin a residency in emergency medicine at New York Presbyterian.

New doctors recite the physician’s oath during Zucker School of Medicine’s commencement ceremony.

Vice Dean Dr. Samara Ginzburg places the doctoral hood over Danielle Anesta Lowe Howell, MD, the first medical student to receive research funding from the Feinstein Institutes’ Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM).

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This home at 10 Overlook Ct. in Locust Valley is luxury reimaginged. It sold on April 26 for $2,600,000. It is an exquisite and tastefully appointed custom brick Colonial. Enjoy 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, seven bathrooms, three fireplaces and more than 6,000 square feet of living space. The property is an outdoor paradise featuring an in-ground pool with a poolhouse, an outdoor kitchen, bluestone patios and a koi pond.

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Long Islanders may be enjoying the milder months of spring, but scammers are still on the hunt, impersonating PSEG Long Island and area utilities and demanding immediate payment. PSEG urges customers to understand scammers’ tactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment and a threat of imminent shutoff.

More than 1,200 scam calls have been reported to PSEG so far in 2023. Many of these scammers are demanding immediate payment via web-based electronic payment services. PSEG does not accept external, web-based electronic payment services (outside of payments through MyAccount) as a method of payment.

About payment scams

• Scammers impersonating PSEG most frequently threaten to shut off power immediately unless payment is made.

• Many scammers use phone “spoofing” technology to make their number display on your phone as “PSEG Long Island.”

• PSEG will never request that customers use one specific method of payment.

over the phone.

• PSEG does not accept webbased electronic payment services, prepaid debit cards or Bitcoin as payment.

• Sometimes phone scammers will demand a deposit for a priority meter installation. PSEG does not require a deposit for meter installations.

• If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email—especially one in which payment is requested—they should call the company directly.

In-person visits

Scammers may go doorto-door impersonating PSEG employees, flashing a fake ID and/or claiming to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information, which real utility representatives do not do, or offer bogus discounts. Call PSEG directly to verify.

Situated on a sought-after, quaint, country street at 11 Coot Rd. in Locust Valley is this charming Cape, which sold on May 5 for $1,300,000. Boasting four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the floor plan showcases true luxurious living. This home is perfect for entertaining, with its open-concept floor plan, a living room with a fireplace, a dining room and a beatiful kitchen to enjoy for decades. This home also includes a home office, exercise room, a first floor primary bedroom, and a partially finished basement. The backyard is private and fenced. It is near to shopping, restaurants, the train station, beaches and more.

• Scammers typically want their victims to transfer money via a web-based electronic payment service, a prepaid debit card, or even Bitcoin, sometimes asking people to buy a prepaid card at the nearest convenience store and then to read them the PIN

PSEG employees must carry a company ID and present it when requested. If customers have doubts, do not let the person into the house and call 1-800-4900025 to have a customer service representative verify that an employee has been dispatched to the location. An actual PSEG employee will respect the customer’s decision and remain outside. If the person escalates their efforts to enter the home, customers should consider calling 911.

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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Manhattan restaurateur Tal Sheinman has opened the fourth franchise location of the already popular Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. This new location opened on April 24, in founder and creator, Stratis Morfogen’s hometown of Garden City at 684 Stewart Ave. (previously Mac & Melts).

Sheinman, a New York native, has a long-standing history in the restaurant industry, operating multiple restaurants frequented by celebrities as well as a long standing café in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Now Sheinman is tapping back into his years of experience in the restaurant world, with the launch of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Garden City.

“I am excited to bring Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to Garden City,” Sheinman said. When I first heard about Brooklyn Dumpling Shop I knew that this was a concept I had to be involved with.”

This new franchise follows the success of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s franchise locations in Staten Island, Hoboken and Queens that that have seen lines out the

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door since opening.

“Since many of my family members live on Long Island, it felt that the perfect place to bring this new franchise,” Sheinman said. “I hope that Brooklyn Dumpling Shop can become a staple in this community just as it has in other locations, becoming the go-to  for one of kind fast-casual dining.”

The franchise locations follow in the success that Morfogen has set in place with his flagship location on St. Marks Place in New York City. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is a unique franchise focused around contactless Automat machines that serves one of a kind dumplings like PB&J, Pastrami and the newly launched Cro’Sumplings ™ (Breakfast Dumplings).

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is the fastest growing franchise in fast casual food, selling more than 50 franchises before opening their flagship location in New York City and today have sold more than 200 franchises.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, brings new flavors to the masses with a twist on the traditional dumpling. Recently he launched a new entrée option with the Brooklyn Chop Chop Bowls. These new bowls are fully customizable allowing guests to choose a base of either Rice or Noodles, then select their protein from

options like, Grilled or Crispy Chicken, Shrimp, or Plant Based Chicken. Guests can then finish off their bowls with a choice of sauces ranging from Kung Pao, Beijing, Sweet & Sour, Buffalo Ranch or Brooklyn Chop House’s world famous Peanut Sauce.

Outside of its one of a kind dumpling’s, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, has seen a great response from their Automat contactless ordering system, a point of interest for a post-pandemic friendly world. Morfogen has brought the Automat of yesteryear into

Photos by Christy Hinko

Location Opens In Garden City

opening by a year, but this was a concept I came up with in 2018.”

Guests can place an order on their phone or via one of the restaurant’s Touchless POS kiosks. When a guest’s order is ready, the customer will receive a text notification to get their special delivery from a marked, temperature-controlled locker; it will open automatically once the customer scans their barcode. Lockers storing hot food will be red-lit, indicating it is 145 degrees; chilled lockers will be blue-lit and 38 degrees. Auburn-lit lockers will disclose one’s at room temperature. This provides a ZHI experience from start to finish.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop also offers a line of mail-order products to customers across the United States and will have their dumplings in Walmart nationwide in 2023.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is located at 684 Stewart Ave., one block south from Roosevelt Field Mall (previously Mac & Melts) in Garden City.

the present with advanced Autoflow technology made for today and Zero Human Interaction (ZHI) throughout the entire grab and go. In addition, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s stateof-the-art food locker technology from ONDO, powered by Panasonic, will

provide guests with an easy, safe option to pick up orders from temperature-controlled lockers at peak freshness.

“The Automat was single-handedly the greatest fast food distribution equipment ever designed. The technology we’ve brought to Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is

unlike anything that has been seen before. It has allowed us to create an Autoflow from a customers’ cell phone to our touchless ordering kiosks, right to our lockers to bring quick-serve restaurants into the 21st century,” said Morfogen. “The pandemic delayed Brooklyn Dumpling  Shop’s

There is plenty of shopping plaza parking. The restaurant is handicapped accessible.

Order ahead for pickup or order in-store and dine-in.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People who aren’t sure which direction to take will follow the con dent walkers. Your passion and energy can inspire others to follow you even when you don’t want them to. Consider exploring and experimenting solo to avoid the pressures of leadership before you want it. Give yourself a chance to y and have fun on your own rst.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve worked a certain angle or project for so long now, part of you has checked out of the process. You just want it to be done. Since you’ve made it this far, be sure to nish strong. Take a beat to catch your breath and get perspective. Do what it takes to bring this home in a way you’ll be proud of.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Schooling isn’t learning. e two may overlap this week but often will not. What you live will quickly become a part of you, and your experience will be a better predictor of success than any kind of formal education. Also note: You will not be satis ed with knowing what steps to take unless you also understand why.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). e beautiful, winding complexity of your life has led you to accept that others do not think, feel or believe as you do. Your work will be impactful for its sophistication. Whatever your task, you’ll ask very early in the process, “Who’s it for?” at is the magic question that will make all the di erence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ough it’s wise to repeat successful actions, repetition can also lead to stagnation. is is why breaks are important. Take plenty today and get the perspective you need. Other ways to keep it fresh: Unpredictable rewards and new ways to frame the game. Keep changing it up!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you don’t technically have a few hours of unstructured time to yourself, there will be a part of you that takes over and gives it to you anyway in the form of procrastination or indulgence in distraction. So, it’s better to give yourself leisure and enjoy it than have to steal it from yourself and feel guilty about it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don’t worry too much about how people use what you give. Just give from the heart what you believe to be useful. Sometimes, one size really does t all, but it won’t t all in the same way. It’s tight for some, loose for others. For some it’s a hat, and others it’s an anklet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t fret about change, which has many stages, none of which are better than any other. Before you can move forward with the building process, some degree of destruction needs to take place. You’ll be clearing a space this week, which will allow you to begin your new construction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re in a more powerful position than you think. Life may not re ect this right now, but give it a little more time. Don’t underestimate the power of your ambition and imagination. You’ll paint vividly in your mind rst, and eventually, real life will catch up to re ect your artistry.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). ere’s no need to go at things full force this week. It takes careful conservation of personal energy to run a long race. e rst step in your success is realizing that this is a marathon, not a sprint. So, beyond the pride of personal accomplishment, there won’t be a prize for miles and miles, but you can bet it’s there in the end.

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By Steve Becker

The saga of Endplay Charlie

ranked among the best players in the world.

Here is an example of Charlie strutting his stuff. Perhaps West shouldn’t have doubled six spades — particularly with Endplay Charlie at the helm — but West felt sure he had two trump tricks, so he did. Charlie thereupon proceeded to wrap the contract around West’s neck. Warned by the double that West had all the missing trumps, Charlie found the way to hold him to one trump trick.

He started by discarding a heart on the king of clubs and then ruffed a club. After cashing the A-K of diamonds and ruffing a diamond, he trumped another club. Next, he played the A-K of hearts and ruffed a heart, producing this position:

Redble

Opening lead — queen of clubs.

Nobody ever contended that Endplay Charlie was a great player. His bidding was bad, his defense mediocre, and his declarer play — in general — left much to be desired.

But when it came to endplays, nobody could surpass Charlie. He could smell an endplay a mile away, and he was never happier than when he was executing one. His talent was really exceptional, and if the rest of his game had only been on a par with it, he would have

Tomorrow:

North

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West East

♠ K Q 10 Immaterial ♣ J

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A 9 8 ♦

J

Charlie now led the ace of clubs, ruffed it with the eight, and then played the jack of diamonds. It did not matter which card West ruffed with — all he could get was one trump trick!

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More than 50 Rotary clubs, over 500 Rotarians and community volunteers spanning Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties joined Rotarians from 5 States and 2 Countries to give back to their communities recently, setting a new record-breaking ‘Rotary Day of Service.’ Including the Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club (HJRC).

The “Rotary Day of Service” Book Drive collected new or gently used books for distribution by The Book Fairies, a not-for profit that sources and redistributes books to under-resourced communities on Long Island and in New York City. “We were very excited to participate in the “Rotary Day of Service” said Donna Rivera-Downey, president of the Hicksville -Jericho Rotary Club. It was our goal to collect 1000 books and we exceed that number by more than 500 books. “This was only possible because of the generosity of our friends and neighbors who brought their books to us.”

The Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club joined forces with Floral Park-Bellerose Rotary club to make the event a true success.

Throughout the day, community members brought their books to the Hicksville Fire Station #3 where, Rotarians and volunteers would sort the books into 5 categories, Baby Board Boards, Picture Books, Elementary

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DESERT ROSE HOLDINGS INC., et al, Defts. Index #609875/2022.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Feb. 16, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 49, Block 278, Lot 2. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

JANE SHRENKEL, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100409

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), A corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Of America, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Deborah L Makovy; Ryan Makovy; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 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 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 59 Radcliffe Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 48 Block: 503 Lots: 40, 41, 42 110. Approximate amount of judgment $280,460.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008323/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624

(877) 430-4792

Dated: April 11, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Make ME Beautiful LLC filed on 02/02/23. Office: Nassau Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process shall mail to 40 4th St #142 Patchogue, NY 11772. Purpose General.

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HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

INDEX NO. 610007/2022

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 39 BEACON LANE, HICKVILLE, NY 11801

Section: 45, Block: 373, Lot: 18

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Plaintiff, vs. KRISTEN A. KING, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE KING A/K/A JEANETTE ROSALIND KING;

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE KING A/K/A JEANETTE

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

SPV I, AS ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK, N.A.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOHN KING, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an

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interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

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

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 because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

Dated: May 10, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against DOINA ALMAZON A/K/A DOINA ALMAZAN, 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 17, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 27 Grape Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 328 Lot 17. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $369,879.02 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000585/2013. 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.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee QCH214

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff against JOANNE M. SACCO AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE EMMA MANGANO TRUST, 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 October 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme

Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Kuhl Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block 272

Lot 11 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $462,310.32 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000121/2015. 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.” Michele A. Baptiste, Esq., Referee AYSJN028

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

WEST COAST SERVICING, INC.; Plaintiff v. MANJIT SINGH; et al.; Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 5/11/2023, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the north steps of the Supreme Court of Nassau County located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Premises known as 23 Valley Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801 Section: 45 Block: 483 Lot: 7

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $32,984.78 plus interest and costs.

This is being sold subject to a senior mortgage in the amount of $352,800.00 dated February 16, 2006 and recorded on April 4, 2006 under Liber: 30300, Page: 268.

Docket Number: 605831/2022

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee 7-5; 6-28-21-14-23 4T# 241344 NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

Notice of formation of Angelic Treats By Stacia LLC. Articles of Organization

filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/27/2023 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 Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/18/2023. Office 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 Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/23. 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

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against ANTHONY ISOM A/K/A

ANTHONY L. ISOM, et al

Defendant(s)

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 Pass-Through Certificates Series 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

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(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 Secy of State of NY SSNY on /2 /23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 3 Bayberry Lane Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

E E EE S NOTICE O

SALE IN O ECLOS E S P EME CO TCO NTY O NASSA

JPMO AN C ASE

BAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff - against - AYMON C ELLIS et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered on March 7 20 . I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola N.Y. 0 ain or Shine on the th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 3 Silo Lane Levittown New York 11756.

Section: Block: 3 Lot: 11)

Approximate amount of lien $365,135.68 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. -00 33 . Mark S. icciardi Es . eferee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 20 Lexington Avenue Suite 840 New York NY 0 70 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit ome.com

Dated: April 5, 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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or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept any proposal which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the School District. For further information call (516) 434-7014.

By: Bonnie Pampinella Purchasing Agent Levittown Public Schools

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LEGAL NOTICE

of New York Section Block 27 0 and Lots 27531. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,218.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3 0/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered / 2/2023 I the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola N.Y. 0 . This Auction will be held rain or shine on 7/18/2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 7 ord rive Massape ua NY 11758, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 3 Block Lot 2

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $902,892.83 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of oreclosure and Sale Index # 604575/2019

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. ussell S. Burman Es . eferee.

S EL ON MAY ASSO-

CIATES Attorneys at Law

2 Merrick oad ockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 5/18/23 File Number:

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Levittown ire istrict will receive separate and independent bids for the purchase of ire Prevention Materials Supplies. All bids must be received on or before June 23, 2023 prior to 0:00 A.M. at the fire district offices located at 20 ardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 where they will be opened and read aloud in accordance with section 10392) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Information for bidders plans specifications may be picked up starting on Thursday June 8, 2023 at the Levittown ire epartment Communications Center located at 20 ardiners Ave. Levittown NY 7 . The Levittown ire istrict reserves the right to waive any informalities in, to accept or reject any or all bids, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder or to advertise anew if in the judgement of the Levittown ire istrict it is in their best interest to do so. No bidder shall withdraw his/her bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof.

Dated June7, 2023

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Levittown ire istrict Thomas Brennan Secretary 6-14-23 1T# 241282 NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

CO I - 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 Es . eferee Polsinelli PC, Amy E. Hatch, Es . 00 Third Avenue 2nd loor New York New York 10016, Attorneys for Plaintiff 6-14-7; 5-31-24-2023-4T#2 0 -NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE O SALE

S P EME CO T NASSA CO NTY

ELLS A O BAN

N.A. AS T STEE O T E OPTION ONE MO T A E LOAN T ST 2007ASSET-BAC E CETI ICATES SE IES 2007Plaintiff against FRANK DARA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane LLP 2 East Main Street Suite 00 Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered ecember 20 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY 11501 on July 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 2 Cedar rive Massape ua NY 7 . Sec Block 15 Lot 30. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being at Massape ua 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 sub ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005009/2012.

Sale duly entered November 20 7 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY 0 on July 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 330 North ickory Street Massape ua a/k/a North Massape ua NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massape ua Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York SECTION: 2

BLOCK: 380, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $202,085.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSA County CO IProtocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held ain or Shine . MA

OI ELL ES . eferee renkel Lambert eiss eisman ordon LLP

3 ibson Street Bay Shore NY 11706 01-080994-F00

76029

MASSAPE A NY

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

Index Number 00/200 .

JANINE LYNAM ES .

Referee Teren i Confusione P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

0 ranklin Avenue Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 6-28-21-14-7-2023-4T#2 -NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

S P EME CO T CO N-

TY O NASSA ELLS

A O BAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS T ST-

EE O OPTION ONE MO T A E LOAN T ST

2003-3 ASSET-BAC E

CE TI ICATES SE IES

2003-3 Plaintiff vs. OBERT M. CARRAGHER JR., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Avenue Massape ua Park NY 7 2 a/k/a 32 Atlantic Avenue Massape ua Park NY 7 2. Sec . Block 0 Lot 45, 46 and 47. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hollywood Gardens, lying between the Towns of Massape ua and Amityville in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $178,897.64 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608617/2019.

The Board of Education Levittown Public Schools Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, hereby invites the submission of sealed proposals for the following services:

LPS-23-00

The istrict will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 2023 at the Office of the Purchasing epartment Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane, oom 3 Levittown New York 7 . Specifications may be obtained at the same office. Proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of sixty (60) days from the date of proposal opening.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals,

NOTICE OF SALE

S P EME CO T CO N-

TY O NASSA BANTAM

N IN II LLC Plaintiff vs. AMEET P OPE TIES LLC AND AMANDEEP SIN efendant s .

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 16, 2023, I the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY on June 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as oosevelt Avenue a/k/a oosevelt Avenue icksville NY 0 . 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

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid- 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 ain or Shine.

Jennifer Ettenger Es .

eferee SLSNY 0

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LEGAL NOTICE

S P EME CO T -

CO NTY O NASSA

EMI ANT BAN successor by merger with EMIANT SA IN S BANLON ISLAN Plaintiff -against- P BLIC A MINIST ATO O NASSA CO NTY AS A MINIST ATO O T E ESTATE O ANNA MA IE STACEL A/ /A MA IE STACEL et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 7 2022 I the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY on July 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

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 known and designated as Section 2 Block and Lot 1584.

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 7

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale After In uest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on August 3 20 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY 0 on July 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as Beaumont Avenue Massape ua NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate, lying and being at Massape ua Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 7 Block 22 and Lot 41. Approximate amount of judgment is $569,108.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #12056/14. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO Isafety 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. Mark icciardi Es . eferee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street Suite 0 New York New York 000 Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 191034-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE O SALE S -

P EME CO T NASSA CO NTY

LSTE SA IN S BAN

Plaintiff against STEP ANIE CASANO A et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane LLP 2 East Main Street Suite 00 Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered ebruary 7 2023 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola NY 0 on July 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 0 Atlantic

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid- 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 ain or Shine.

Peter ubin Es . eferee LSN0 7-5; 6-28-21-14-23 4T# 23 2 NOB/MASS

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E E EE S NOTICE O

SALE IN O ECLOS E S P EME CO TCO NTY O NASSA

CITIMO T A E INC.

Plaintiff - against - MYLKA BELIAS A/ /A MYL A

AS IN TON et al efendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered on ebruary 0 2020. I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 00 Supreme Court rive Mineola N.Y. 0 ain or Shine on the 3th day of July, 2023 at 3:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Amityville Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 7 East Cedar Street Massape ua (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11758.

Section: 3 Block: 02 Lot: 173, 174, 175 and 176) Approximate amount of lien $270,444.86 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 07 3 /20 . onal M. Mahoney Es . Referee. avidson ink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 00 Meridian Centre Blvd Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.

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Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: May 10, 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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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 008376/2016 COUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR; NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL;

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN NAUSS

A/K/A JOAN D. NAUSS; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MIKE MILLER; EVELYN MILLER, “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being

the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 238 NORTH OAK STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

Section: 52, Block: 108,

Lot: 94

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

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 $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on June 30, 2006, in Liber M 30677 at Page 844, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 238 NORTH OAK STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

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

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

Dated: June 5, 2023

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Aric H. Peymann, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., V. THOMAS A. O’CONNOR. JR., ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 23, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is the Plaintiff and THOMAS A. O’CONNOR. JR., 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 July 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 337 NORTH BOSTON AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 43, Lot 79:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA CALLED “MASSAPEQUA”, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010138/2014. David S. Dikman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDU -

ALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. PETER J. VOZZO, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 12, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and PETER J. VOZZO, 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 July 19, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 133 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 168, Lot 2778, 2779 and 2780: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, 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 # 609302/2018. Julianne Bonomo, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A., V. ALICE SAMUEL, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 25, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and ALICE SAMUEL, 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 July 18, 2023 at 2:00PM,

premises known as 554 CLOCKS BOULEVARD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 135, Lot 449, 450 and 451: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004540/2015. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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FARMINGDALE/ MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

SECTION 001113 - NOTICE

TO BIDDERS H2M SFWD2002 001113 - 1 Issue

Date: 06-14-2023

6/6/2023 9:40 AM

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

AOP Treatment at Plant No. 6 H2M Project No.: SFWD2002 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 0 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing

Time on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: h2mplanroom.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One

Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card.

Please note REV and h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at h2mplanroom.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SOUTH FARMINGDALE

WATER DISTRICT

Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary

DATED: JUNE 14, 2023

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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,

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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 andy 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 SUM-

MONED 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 udgment 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

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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

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS

TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, V. JILL S MARKOWITZ, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS

TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 is the Plaintiff and JILL S MARKOWITZ, 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 July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 133 CARRIAGE LANE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 13, Block 119, Lot 141, Unit 105: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PLAINVIEW, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001980/2017. George Peter Esernio, 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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Notice of formation of Cre-

ative Ventures Group, LLC.

Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 0 /0 /2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail copy of any process served against LLC to: 22 Long Ridge Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff -against- LOUIS ESSMAN A/K/A LOUIS T. ESSMAN, SYLVIA ESSMAN 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 0007 /20 . 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 CHAMPI-

ON 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V.

ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A

ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, 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 July 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 SHERMAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 446:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BETHPAGE, 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 # 008612/2016. 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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Registration Open For Summer Ice Hockey Program

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto announced that registration for the Town’s Summer Youth Ice Hockey Program is still underway and open to boys and girls ages 8U- 16U. The 10-week program includes instructional technique work and features a unique ‘Pond Hockey’ format. Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration will also be available for registration, including all girls’ clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced travel clinics. Programs will begin on July 9, 2023.

“The fun and instructional Summer Hockey Program will help youngsters learn

the correct fundamentals of ice hockey at our state-of-the-art ice rink at Bethpage Community Park,” said Councilman Imbroto. “Instructors will teach proper techniques of skating, stickhandling and shooting during the 10-week program.”

Registration is available online at www. oysterbaytown.com/portal. All participants must provide their own equipment, and should have some skating ability. For more information, call the rink at (516) 433-7465, x 8234 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ hockey.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

A Recess Transformation At Wantagh Middle School

A significant part of the middle school experience for students is developing social skills and positive relationships with others. Wantagh Middle School’s new recess program aims to do just that.

The upper cafeteria has been transformed into a game room, where students can socialize and bond over friendly competition. They also can go outside where a recess coordinator leads different activities.

Each grade level has a designated lunch period and students spend half the time eating and half the time at recess. While one group eats, the other plays, and they switch at the halfway point of the period. Principal Anthony Ciuffo said that this required a lot of coordination, including opening a second serving line in the lower cafeteria’s kitchen and planning the transition of students from one cafeteria to the other. The new recess program launched in January after the holiday break and was quickly embraced by the students.

Mr. Ciuffo said that plans for the game room were in the works for a few years, but was delayed by COVID restrictions. With a full return to normal this year, he and Assistant Principal Rachel Quattrocchi were able to make it a reality. The upper cafeteria features numerous air hockey, foosball and ping pong tables, a basketball arcade game, a giant Connect Four set and dozens of board games, many of which were donated by community members.

“I enjoy how there’s so many options,” sixth grader Paul Felice said. “One day you can do something and the next day you can do something else.”

“It’s a really fun experience and I like the competition you can have with your friends,” added Luke Rose.

Mr. Ciuffo said that many students, after they finished lunch, would go on their Chromebooks. Staring as screens, he said, does not benefit them socially so he wanted to create an environment that fostered peerto-peer connections.

“We understand the importance of structured and unstructured play time for students, especially at the middle level where their social interaction can be the most vulnerable,” he said. “Creating a program where students can reap the benefits of recess was critical. Students need choice and autonomy and the indoor recess space along with a more structured outdoor program provides students with that choice in a safe, fun and productive way.”

Following the successful launch of the

recess program this year, Mr. Ciuffo said he hopes to expand it further next year with new games and activities. He also hopes to update the upper cafeteria’s aesthetics to make it cozier.

Ms. Quattrocchi said that student feedback is taken seriously to ensure that the recess game room is a space they will enjoy. Already, she said, new games have been added based on their suggestions.

“A well-structured recess program can help students increase their attention, stay on task in the classroom, reduce disruptive behavior in the classroom, and most importantly, improve social and emotional development by teaching students social skills such as sharing and negotiating,” Ms. Quattrocchi added.

(Image courtesy of Bethpage Ice Hockey promotional material)

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

Foosball is one of the popular activities in Wantagh Middle School’s new recess game room, which was created earlier this year in the upper cafeteria to promote socialization. (Contributed photos)

Sixth-graders Luke Rose, left, and Jeremy Ratz played a game of air hockey in the cafeteria game room during their lunch and recess period.

There are plenty of board games available to play in the recess room.

Jack Devlin, left, and Chris Tragna enjoyed Spikeball in the outdoor recess area.