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Record funds for street paving (See page 3) State Senator Kevin Thomas is at the wheel, while on the ground are, from left: Senators Tim Kennedy, Anna Kaplan and Todd Kaminsky, County Executive Laura Curran and Senator James Gaughran.

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espite the pandemic, Levittown Science Olympiad teams from Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School have had a successful year. The teams earned spots in the Science Olympiad Nassau East Regional Competition and the New York State Tournament.

Students from both teams prepared for the regional and state tournaments by participating in invitational competitions during the school year. Division Avenue students showcased their talents at the Duke University, Harvard-Brown, MIT and Princeton invitationals, while MacArthur students sharpened their skills at the Duke University and North Pocono invitationals.

The Levittown Public Schools congratulates both the Division Avenue and MacArthur Science Olympiad teams for their hard work and achievements this school year.

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More Green For The Black

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n the hallways of power in the state capitol, there are interest groups for every type of cause.

Strangely, no one advocates for the roads.

That was one revelation at a press conference called on May 28 to tout a sharp increase in road paving funds in the fiscal year 2022 state budget. In the parking lot of St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School in Westbury, County Executive Laura Curran and state Senator Tim Kennedy of Buffalo were joined by Long Island Democratic senators Anna Kaplan, Kevin Thomas, James Gaughran and Todd Kaminsky.

It was Kaminsky who noted that, “In Albany, there are lots of special interests who lobby for particular funding for something. There is really no road interests. It’s up to us to battle for that,” and went on to give Kennedy—the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee—plaudits for advocating for record increases in funding.

“No matter who you are or where you live, there’s one thing that unites all New Yorkers together—we all

common goal. “Because of collaboration we were able to secure a record amount of funding for Long Islanders.

We secured over one-third of a billion more for roads than what was put in the executive budget and almost $285 million more than we had just last year alone.”

After detailing more examples of funding increases he said, “This is the beautiful thing: this is the new baseline of funding that Nassau County and all the [municipalities] on State Senator Anna Kaplan, in hard hat, talks to colleague Long Island are going to be Tim Kennedy of Buffalo before the press conference. In the receiving into the future. The background is Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. businesses that have stuck it (Photo by Frank Rizzo0 out through the tough times and are making a comeback want good roads to drive on,” more and more divided, through this pandemic, there is one thing that literally and the businesses that are Kaplan said. “We are here unites us. And that is our with good news for drivers making investments, it’s so roads. We all use them. We all important that we invest in Nassau County as we need them. Strong infrastruc- public resources into the announce record-breaking increase in road paving funds ture is key to our recovery infrastructure around those from the COVID pandemic. If businesses. All of these funds for the state. A 31 percent we can get to work if we can increase over last year. And are going to allow that to hapget things going, if we can get pen here in Nassau County.” the first increase in funding the economy moving again. in nearly a decade. This Nassau County will receive The roads are crucial to that.” $8.2 million more this fiscal will mean big things for our “We all share a common roads in every community year than last year, a total denominator, and that is we across the county, but most of $34 million. Of that, the importantly it will mean fewer all want what’s best for our county government’s portion communities, for our families will be about $12 million. headaches for drivers, and for our children and for our less wear and tear on their “People want to know future,” Kennedy said, praiscars.” whether the tax dollars that ing the Long island delegation they pay are actually going Curran said, “In a world for working in unison for the that is sometimes feeling to a meaningful place or are being misspent,” Kaminsky pointed out. “And when their roads are not up to par, it give them a very disillusioned sense that they’re not getting the roads that they deserve.

Our constituents will know that their tax dollars are making a difference and that Albany is delivering for them.”

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This interactive map shows whose jurisdiction each road in Nassau County is under. It can be accessed via www.nassaucountyny.gov/myroads. (Screenshot)

“Once roads are repaved, how long are they supposed to last until they need to be repaved again?” a reporter asked.

Nassau County Department of Public Works Commissioner Ken Arnold said the time frame was 10 to 12 years.

“How will it be determined what roads are paved first?”

Curran was asked. “[The county] is responsible for most of the main arterial roads in the county and we have a whole phased strategy

of repaving based on need,” she replied. “When I first got into office, infrastructure had been neglected. That is why we’ve been so aggressive. In 2019, I believe we did 212 lane miles and we’re responsible for about 1,500 lane miles, so that’s about one-seventh of all lane miles. Last year, we did about 172 lane miles. This year, with the pandemic, I’ve asked the team to get to 150. That was the goal last year. Perhaps they’ll surpass it again.”

She added, “It’s prioritized.

It happens in phases. And we map it all out years and years in advance.”

In a world that is sometimes feeling more and more divided, there is one thing that literally unites us. And that is our roads. We all use them. We all need them.

—County Executive Laura Curran

In response to another question the county executive stated to laughter that the public is not shy about requesting roads to be fixed.

Added Curran, “People are confused in Nassau because we have such a confusing patchwork of municipalities.

Is it a town road, is it a village road? We have a website, www. nassaucountyny.gov/myroads It’s interactive. You can click on a road and it will tell you who it belongs to and who to all if you have any issues.”

Gaughran pointed out that there were some communities in his district—which spans both counties—whose roads hadn’t been paved for 30 or 40 years or more.

“Many of these communities don’t have the money. So this is vital,” he said.

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COVID-19’s Impact On Long Island’s Downtowns

Rauch Foundation Report offers targeted actions to stabilize and foster local businesses

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

there has been much pain and disruption in most Long Island ack in November of downtowns, especially those last year, the Rauch at the center of low income Foundation comand minority communities,” missioned a survey to better Rauch Douzinas said. measure COVID-19’s impact The report included on Long Island’s business quantitative analysis of 10 focus and downtown districts. downtowns (Baldwin, Bay The results from this online Shore, Central Islip, Greenport, survey would help provide Mineola, Garden City, New loss of revenue in 2020 aid and lack of information. recommendations on how to Hyde Park, Northport, Port compared to 2019 • Permanent and temporary insure a speedier recovery.

Washington, Riverhead and •D owntowns that rebounded store closures in lower-inThe Garden City-based Roosevelt), as well as online more quickly were generally come communities were organization, whose mission and in-person surveying of leisure and food and beversignificantly higher than statement includes investing businesses in 30 downtowns. age destinations. the average across the 30 in ideas and organizations that The survey was offered in • Downtowns that embraced downtowns surveyed in the spark systemic change in local English and Spanish and was innovative uses of streets and study. communities, recently shared distributed online, in person public spaces were able to In addition to investigating the outcome of this study. and through local media. Both more successfully re-attract immediate impacts of the Written by HR&A Advisors Nassau County Executive Laura visitors.

COVID-19 pandemic, the and presented to the Long Curran and Suffolk County • Businesses in lower-income report also analyzed how Island Regional Planning Executive Steve Ballone, who communities and businesses Long Island’s downtowns will Council, the survey results were apprised of the report’s of color were more likely to need to pivot to thrive in a were folded into a larger report findings, cited the crucial role be impacted by the pandem- post-pandemic “new normal.” that explored trends using downtown businesses play as ic, due to lack of access to Downtowns prepared to public and proprietary data, being a major driver of the local capital and online marketing, creatively reimagine storefront vacancy audits, online busiLong Island economy. difficulty accessing Federal and open spaces, explore ness surveys and discussions “This report highlights just with a wide range of stakehow important downtowns holders, including elected and small businesses were Recommended Downtown leaders, business associations for Long Island’s economy Recovery Interventions and economic development pre-pandemic, and how and real estate experts to we must reinvest in them Stabilize Downtown Businesses understand how different to ensure a vibrant future,” 1. Double down on financial support for small busidowntowns were performing Curran said. “ nesses, especially in low-income neighborhoods during the pandemic. It also Bellone added, “Our historic and communities of color. focused on how communities downtowns are a prized part 2. Create small and downtown support divisions at of color and low-income of Long Island’s identity. It is the County economic development departments. communities fared differently essential to bolster both our 3. Help small businesses adopt new technologies. than others. immediate and long term sup4. Provide resources for small businesses to increase Among the key findings, port to ensure not only their revenues and reduce costs. the report found permanent resurgence from the COVID-19 Create Flexibility For The New Normal closures in lower-income pandemic but continued 5. Reposition vacant storefronts for flexible, creative communities were signifigrowth well into the future.” new uses. cantly higher than the average 6.

M ake outdoor dining permanent and cut red tape Key Survey Findings across 30 downtowns that for food and beverage establishments.

•A lthough most downtown were surveyed; additionally, 7. Create year-round open streets. businesses were growing more than a third of all downbefore the pandemic, nearly town businesses projected a Support Long-Term Downtown Growth in 1 in 5 businesses were loss of more than 50 percent of 8. Engage in comprehensive, inclusive development facing challenges related to revenue in 2020 compared to in lower-income downtowns. unaffordable rents, competiprior years. The severity of the 9. B uild transit-oriented multifamily housing in tion from online commerce collateral damage produced downtowns. and staffing issues. by the pandemic came as no 10. Invest in complete streets and green surprise to Rauch Foundation • Post-COVID-19, more than infrastructure.

1 in 3 downtown food and President Nancy Rauch 11. Invest in sewers and high-tech septic systems. beverage and retail businessDouzinas.

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innovative street usage and deploy solutions for new multifamily housing will be poised to succeed. Providing immediate support for small businesses – particularly those in lower-income communities and communities of color-and new solutions for flexible office space will also be key to re-energizing suburban downtowns and allowing local businesses to embrace post-pandemic cultural and economic changes.

A broader cross-section of customer support including new residents and officer workers, new storefront uses and experiential retail that offers experiences/services not available online will be key to attracting those customers.

The study also offered 11 recovery interventions that include short-, medium- and long-term goals for stabilizing downtown businesses, creating flexibility for the new normal and supporting longterm downtown growth.

The recommendations aim to accelerate recovery through new, innovative approaches as well as tried-and-true long-term investments.

For Long Island Regional Planning Council Chairman John Cameron, the blueprint offered by this study is a solid baseline to work from in helping drive the recovery of an important cornerstone of the Long Island economy.

“Each of Long Island’s downtowns are critical in driving our regional economy,” Cameron said. “Combining creativity and determination with the full support and vision of our local and regional leaders will ensure that each of our downtowns will have a speedy and sustainable recovery.”

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Three Local Residents Honored For Their Support Against Alzheimer’s

he Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently honored Robert Catell (Garden City), Arthur Laitman, Esq. (Roslyn), and Andrew Winston (East Hills) for their longtime support of AFA and the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The three men were honored as part of a golf outing, which took place on April 19 at the Glen Head Country Club.

“Robert, Arthur and Andrew are extremely passionate about helping families affected by Alzheimer’s disease,” AFA President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. said. “We are proud to honor them for everything they have done to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. They are truly making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.”

“The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is extraordinarily grateful to Robert, Arthur and Andrew for their many efforts to improve the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers,” Bert E. Brodsky, AFA’s founder and

From left: Robert Catell; Andrew Winston; AFA’s Founder and Board Chairman, Bert E. Brodsky; Arthur Laitman, Esq.; and AFA Board Member, Nathan Halegua. (Photo courtesy of the AFA) board chairman said. “We are pleased to recognize these three special individuals for giving back and helping others.”

Catell is chairman of the Advanced

Energy Research and Technology Center at Stonybrook University. He is the past chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Energy Association and former Chairman and

CEO of the Keyspan Corporation.

Laitman, Esq., has served on AFA’s Board of Director since 2018.

He is a partner with the law firm of Rosenberg, Fortuna and Laitman, LLP. in Garden City, where he practices commercial, corporate and real estate litigation.

Winston is the co-owner of Metropolitan Abstract Corporation, which provides full title insurance services to the real estate industry.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and fund research for better treatment and a cure. Individuals who are interested in supporting AFA, or who would like to learn more about the programs and services it offers, can visit www.alzfdn. org or call 866-232-8484.

—Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

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Bral, Trustees Are Unchallenged

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illage of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral will have the easiest of paths to reelection this year—he is running unopposed. So are trustees Annie Mendelson and Steven Hope. All are campaigning under the Village Alliance Party line. Election Day is June 15.

Bral, 51, who emigrated from Iran in his teens, upended four-term Mayor Ralph Kreitzman in 2015. It is believed that about a quarter of Great Neck’s 10,000 residents are of Iranian (or Persian) extraction, many originally coming after the overthrown of the Shah in 1979. The vast majority, like Bral, are Jewish. Bral has won two contested elections since first winning office.

The mayor has presided over the switching of the public lighting system to LED lights—reportedly saving the village about $100,000 per year—and the reduction of a structural deficit he inherited. Last March, as the pandemic gained strength, he declared a state of emergency in the village, prohibiting outdoor gatherings.

He has led the move to sell the aging village hall to the Great Neck School

From left: Trustee Anne Mendelson, Mayor Pedram Bral and Trustee Steven Hope will run unopposed this election cycle. (File photo) District and the board is now mulling a number of proposals for a new village hall at a property the village bought on Middle Country Road.

Bral’s bio lists him as “Director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, a division he developed when he joined Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.” In a candidate statement before the 2019 election he claimed that he “brought new, vibrant businesses into the commercial district on Middle Neck Road and made the village government more accessible

and responsive to its residents.”

Mendelson, first elected in 2015, serves on the Architectural Review Committee and is a representative to the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee. According to her 2019 candidate’s statement, she “works as a software product manager for Refinitiv, formerly Thomson Reuters. She had previously worked in the defense and software industries, before getting her teaching certificate in 2003. She then taught math at Great Neck North High until 2013.” She emphasizes improving

the quality of life in the village.

Hope was appointed by Bral in 2017 to replace then Deputy Mayor Ray Plakstis Jr., who resigned for health reasons. Hope moved with his family from South Africa as a young man and developed a love of the village’s parks and schools, with his three children making their way through the school system. A property manager, he “oversees office buildings, retail and multi­ family dwellings. Previously, he worked for Sy Luba HVAC in Great Neck and an electrical contractor. As a property manager, he uses his expertise to advise the board of trustees in issues related to construction and the improvement of the village business district.”

Village Justice Mark Birnbaum, in office since 2013, is defending his four-year seat against David Kirsch.

Birnbaum served as a village trustee from 2002-13 and was commissioner of the Great Neck Senior Housing Authority and chairman of the Great Neck Village BZA. Kirsch has been the managing partner at his own practice.

A former assistant district attorney in The Bronx, his profile states that he specializes in criminal defense law and estate planning, among others.

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Legislator Commemorates Memorial Day In Plainview

assau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker commemorated Memorial Day by joining the Plainview-Old Bethpage community for its annual parade and ceremony on Monday, May 31. This year’s parade was retooled to consist of a patriotic car caravan through the community. Participants disembarked from their vehicles for a Memorial Day remembrance service in the town park.

“It was truly a privilege to gather with community members this year to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our

Memorial Day 2021 in Plainview (Courtesy of Legislator Arnold Drucker’s office) freedoms in service to our great nation,” Drucker said.

“Thank you to Andrew Lamkin, Carol and Lenny

Angela Mao Receives United Nations Award Syosset High School senior Angela Mao has earned a National Community Service Honor Award from the Angela Mao United Nations (Photo Courtesy Association for of Life Touch) an outstanding 441 hours of volunteer service this year.

Mao, who will be attending Stanford University in the fall, was specifically recognized for her special dedication to delivering impact toward the United Nations’ Global Goal of Responsible Consumption and Production.

Mao has interned for Clear

Blue Sea, a nonprofit whose mission is to fight plastic pollution of the oceans and is a Sustainability Researcher at One Community, a nonprofit dedicated to creating open source resources and solutions for all aspects of sustainable living.

She is a member of the school’s environmental group, an active member of the Long Island Sierra Club.

She has organized water conservation events through Charity:Water, and writes for the Sierra Club’s newsletter Sustain the Mag and for youth pusblishing platform INKspire.

—Submitted by Syosset Schools

Syosset School District Board Meeting There will be a meeting of the Syosset Board of Education on Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Ln., Syosset. If no executive session is needed, the board will recess until the public portion of the monthly meeting at 8 p.m. The Syosset Board of Education and Administration welcome you to observe the Board of Education Meeting via livestream broadcast on the district website.

Symons, the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department, Plainview VFW Post 5942, American Legion Post 1812

and the many neighbors, friends and members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Memorial Day Committee

who helped us pay tribute to our hometown American heroes during these extraordinary times.”

Rising Tide’s Healing Headbands Project Over the past four years, Rising Tide Natural Market, located in Glen Cove, saw an opportunity to help raise funds for charitable organizations that serve the community with the market’s Charity of the Month project.

Healing Headbands Project (HHP) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help families with children with serious illness, and 2021 is the fourth year in a row in which Rising Tide has chosen HHP as its Charity of the Month.

Rising Tide lends its help to HHP, and to each of its Charities of the Month—for every bag customers remember or forget to bring Ronald Cancino, Bill Lightner, Megan Battaglia, Lillian in for shopping, 10 cents is Potenza (all Rising Tide employees), Barbara Grapstein, donated to the designated Jerry Farrell and Joanie Accolla Charity of the Month.

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Plainview Honors Portledge School Set For Expansion Charles Wang The Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corporation (LEAC) has approved the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the Portledge School in Locust Valley.

This low-cost financing option will enable the school to make the most of its planned $12 million investment to expand and create a 20,000 square-foot addition to the school’s west campus that will serve as the institution’s athletic and wellness center.

“LEAC’s ability to provide favorable financing terms

for institutions such as the Portledge School allows them to maximize their investment, which ultimately benefits the students,” said Nassau LEAC Chairman Richard Kessel.

The construction of the 20,000 square-foot athletic and wellness center addition is projected to be complete within one year of the initial groundbreaking, which is slated for Spring of 2021.

The construction of this new facility will also increase the amount of classroom space, providing the school with an opportunity to

service more students. In addition, improvements will also be made to the parking area which will improve traffic and pedestrian safety.

“Portledge School has always prided itself on its ability to provide students, from all races, ethnicities and backgrounds with a quality education as well as extracurricular programs and ancillary resources that best prepare them for life post-secondary school,” said Simon Owen-Williams, Head of School.

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Raynham Hall Re-Imagined With excitement for the evening’s New York Islanders game, town officials gathered dedicated Country Pointe Drive in Plainview in memory of Charles Wang.

Together with Wang’s family, Islanders owner John Ledeky and Beechwood Homes CEO Michael Dubb, officials unveiled the street sign at Country Pointe and recognized Wang for his charitable work and dedication to the island community.

—Courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay

Raynham Hall Museum is proud to announce the reopening of the museum and the debut of its new education center, expanding the museum’s campus and learning experience. A celebration of the re-opening will be held in the garden on Saturday, June 12, from 4 to 7 p.m., with tours

of both buildings being given in small groups throughout the event. Welcoming remarks will be made at approximately 5 p.m. including a groundbreaking for the museum’s dedication tablet for its future memorial to the enslaved people of Raynham Hall. The gathering will be spaced in the

garden adhering to all CDC safety requirements. Guests will be treated to catering by Periwinkles, and live Bossa Nova music. The cost for admission is $125 per person.

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armingdale State College (FSC) recently announced that it will rename one of its original campus buildings in honor of Delores Y. Quintyne, a community activist and civil rights pioneer in the Town of Babylon and across Long Island. Conklin Hall—a center for student activities—will become Delores Y. Quintyne Hall at a campus ceremony scheduled for June 15.

“This is a great honor and one that completely surprised me,” Quintyne said. “Thank You. This is really special. I never thought of myself as deserving of such an honor. I am humbled by this recognition. I am proud and grateful because this recognition demonstrates that my life’s work has made an impact. I have tried to work hard so that others might thrive and excel.

As the great John Lewis said, ‘Get in Good Trouble’, which is what I did. I’m truly blessed and honored.”

FSC President John Nader explained the decision that led to the renaming.

“When the college embraced the idea of naming a campus building in honor of a local activist and civil rights leader, Delores was a clear and inspiring choice,” he said. “Her legacy should never be forgotten. The college is honored to recognize Ms. Quintyne for her tireless and effective advocacy for equality and justice.”

Quintyne has been a resident of Amityville for almost 60 years. She has been a civic leader and a trailblazer for civil rights. Her achievements include calling attention to, and ultimately improving, the deplorable living conditions of migrant workers at Long

Students enjoying one of the amenities of Conklin Hall, soon to be renamed after Civil Rights pioneer Delores Quintyne (Photo courtesy of Farmingdale State College)

Island duck farms. Quintyne is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for her life-long work including: • Certified Life Member of the National ssociation for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) • A co-founder, along with and

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her husband, Irwin, of the Suffolk County Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) and former chairperson of the organization •T own of Babylon Trailblazer for Civil Rights Award (2003) •T he Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Achievement

Award (2003) Quintyne was instrumental in locating a new Babylon Town Hall annex in North Amityville as part of a 40year effort to revitalize the neighborhood. The annex, which houses the Town’s Department of Human Services, is named for her late husband, Irwin, who passed away in 2004.

Nader and College Council Chair Patricia Hill Williams began conversations about the rededication of the building more than a year ago. State University of New York leadership embraced the idea. Chancellor Jim Malatras stated, “Ms. Quintyne’s story is an inspirational one, and her activism is deserved of being celebrated for all who step foot on your campus to see.”

—Submitted by Farmingdale State College

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HOMES

Recently Sold

PSEG Long Island Is Prepared For Summer

This stunning, sun-drenched and recently updated five bedroom, center-entrance colonial at 132 Pine St. in Garden City sold on June 2 for $1,220,000. It offers an ideal floorplan and fabulous space with finishes throughout. In pristine, move-in condition, this happy home features a living room with a fireplace, dining room, a perfect marble and stainless steel eat-in-kitchen, which opens to the family room and a new half bathroom. The second floor offers a spacious hallway with window seat, fabulous ensuite primary bedroom with a new bathroom and custom walk-in-closet. It has a new hall bath and three additional bedrooms, plus pull-down stairs to an attic. The basement has a recreation room, gym/ office, laundry and storage. Abundant windows, central air conditioning, gas heat, attached one-car garage and a fenced backyard for little ones/dogs make this mid-block home located on a 60’x100’ property a perfect choice.

This beautiful, renovated home at 171 Dover Pkwy. in Garden City offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a large formal dining room, a new kitchen with marble counters and stainless appliances. It sold on May 28 for $660,000 and has three bedrooms, a full, modern bathroom, a finished basement, attic storage, a large rear deck and a garage.

PSEG Long Island is prepared for hurricane season and to meet peak demand during extreme heat situations this summer. The company’s ongoing system improvements and enhancements to the grid help provide electric reliability to Long Island and the Rockaways throughout the year.

Since last August, PSEG Long Island has incorporated numerous enhancements and upgrades to the electric grid, its systems and its storm processes, including its contingency procedures. PSEG Long Island’s systems have undergone upgrades, performance tuning and numerous tests.

“We are prepared and ready to respond,” Daniel Eichhorn, president and chief operating officer, PSEG Long Island said.

“PSEG Long Island is committed to continually improving system reliability and enhancing the experience our customers have when they connect with us, and we have been working nonstop to fulfill that commitment. PSEG Long Island continues to make strategic investments to serve our customers today and in the future.”

Recent infrastructure improvements include: • New transformers installed in Elmont, Uniondale, Culloden Point, Roslyn, Far Rockaway and Flowerfield substations to provide additional capacity during peak demand.

• Four new distribution feeder lines installed in Elmont, Uniondale, Roslyn and Flowerfield areas to accommodate load growth.

• S ix distribution circuits upgraded in Kings Point, North Hills, Massapequa, Mitchel Gardens, Lake Success and Rockaway Beach to improve circuit reliability.

• 37 transmission system circuit breakers added or replaced for enhanced system reliability.

Storm Hardening Programs Completed Since the implementation of the FEMA-funded storm-hardening program funded in 2014, PSEG Long Island has completed storm hardening and reliability work on more than 450 miles of distribution mainline circuits. Storm-hardened circuits have seen a significant reduction in storm damage and 42 percent fewer outages.

Visit www.psegliny.com to learn more.

—Submitted by PSEG Long Island

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NYU Langone Looks To Expand

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YU Langone-Long Island is looking to expand its campus and went before the village board in late April to unveil its plans for a new parking garage to be constructed. The discussion between the board, which asked a variety of important questions such as traffic, the true integrity of the existing parking garage and more, spilled over into another public hearing that happened on May 19.

According to NYU Langone, the new visitor parking garage would be at the intersection of Third Avenue and First Street with three below grade parking levels and five above ground levels.

The new parking garage would, in fact, replace the existing visitor garage.

The hospital is not only looking to demolish the existing parking garage, but are also looking to demolish the professional residence building.

The new garage would be self-service and available to visitors 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The garage will connect to the hospital allowing people to directly walk inside. Employees who work at the professional residence building are being relocated to off-site areas and offices where their work will be decanted to other locations.

“NYU is planning very significant improvements to the campus that are designed to improve patient care and provide the latest facilities available in the health care world that would be

able to benefit the community in the long run, improve patient care, and establish and reenforce NYU’s identity in the community and in Mineola as an academic medical center,” said lawyer Michael Sahn, who represented NYU Langone.

Sahn added that the existing parking garage has outlived its useful lifespan stating that it’s been around for the past 47 years.

“The new garage will be a state-ofthe-art type of garage built according to current code in terms of handicapped access and spaces, fire codes and the like,” he said. “If the board sees its way to approve the project, there will be an increase of 134 net spaces on the campus equaling 700 spots.”

NYU Langone expects a 26-month construction period with plans in place for traffic mitigation while the garage is being built.

“The proposed garage is 60-feet in height compared to a permitted 50-feet,” Sahn said. “There is a small area on the roof of the garage that goes up to 75-feet for a bulkhead for the elevator overrun. The other variance request is with respect to the size of the parking stalls in the garage where we are proposing stall sizes that are less than required by the code.”

The hospital already went before the village’s Board of Appeals about the variances, which is still pending.

Daniel Winkelman, who is a traffic and parking expert, said that there will also be a second access point to the

new parking garage on Second Street and Third Avenue.

“In regards to my traffic and parking study, this is simply a replacement garage,” Winkelman said. “It’s not going to increase the amount of traffic.

What it will do is attract more traffic to it because it has increased capacity. My analyses did account for that. One important thing I would like to mention, all traffic data and all of my parking data was collected pre-COVID.” Based on his analysis, the intersections of Mineola Boulevard and First Street, and Mineola Boulevard and Second Street would still be expected to operate the way they do today.

During the board’s questioning, NYU Langone representatives confirmed that there would be a period of six months where there would be no parking garage at all between the demolition and construction phases.

“When you talk about construction workers parking at 211 Station Road they are going to use the current pedestrian bridge from the Intermodal center and I guess in time, the [Harrison Avenue] garage?,” Mayor Scott Strauss asked.

Winkelman confirmed.

“We currently have a problem with the third track crew,” Strauss added.

“They just park wherever they think they can and take up handicap spots.

They’re not the best people to work with. What guarantees can you provide us, our residents, and business owners that your workers are not going to take

parking spots away from people?”

Winkelman said he’d have to get back to the board on that request.

Residents also spoke and gave their thoughts about NYU Langone’s new construction plan—stating that the area is already congested as it is.

“I think the parking garage at Harrison and Third Avenue, and this one will certainly alleviate some of that driving around looking for parking spaces,” Strauss said. “These vehicles, in my opinion, are here already.

They’re driving around endlessly looking for parking spaces that don’t exist, hoping to find someone pulling out in front of somebody’s house so that they could sneak in there.

Hopefully, this parking garage will alleviate some of that congestion and constant traffic. Our concern of how to do it and whether that garage needs to come down at the same time.”

On May 19, the hearing continued when NYU Langone returned with an altered plan. The main difference was the construction timetable change.

NYU Langone proposed completing construction on a new parking garage before tearing down the existing parking structure. The two structures are on separate parcels, so they’re not building on the site of the current parking garage. The village board reserved decision for a later time.

What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray @antonmediagroup.com

Library Provides Free WiFi The Mineola Memorial Library is boosting its signal. Wifi Whenever is a service at the Mineola Library that extends its outdoor wireless internet signal to reach up to 300 feet, in all directions, covering the library’s parking lot, and a good part of Memorial Park. Many residents who do not have broadband Internet access consistently available at home have relied on the library as a vital place to connect to the world. The library is now making its Internet available to patrons 24 hours a day, whether in the library or not. Residents can use these networks for free to go online for school or work. Look for Mineola Wireless or Wifi Whenever on your phone’s network list when trying to connect.

—Information provided by the Mineola Memorial Library

The Mineola Memorial Library is expanding its WiFi services.

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Community Development Specialists Provide Support To High School O

n Monday, June 14 at 12:15 p.m. the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will welcome as guest speakers Rebecca Ryan, LMHC and James Sanborn, LBA, BCBA. Ryan and Sanborn are from Positive Behavior Support Consulting (PBS). Their virtual presentation on Zoom will describe how they provide support to Garden City High School with vocational programming for the Special Education Department. Their work involves partnering with the business community to identify work sites, career exploration venues and mentors to help students learn career development and employability skills.

Ryan is a Community Development Specialist at PBS Consulting. She is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and received her Master’s Degree on Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. She has 14 years of experience providing services for individuals with special needs on Long Island, preceded by 10-plus years of business experience.

She has been withs PBS since 2007.

One of Ryan’s main initiatives has been to create partnerships between schools and businesses where individuals with disabilities can learn, develop and potentially gain employment. She is currently developing entrepreneurial training in collaboration with Celebrate EDU. She is involved in work-based learning coordination training through Buffalo State University. She has provided independent job development for adults in self-direction since 2009.

Sanborn is the Senior Clinical Director of Transition Services at PBS Consulting. He is a NYS licensed Behavior Analyst and received his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Adelphi University. With 20 years of experience providing services for individuals with special needs on Long Island, he has worked as an administrator, behavior specialist, job coach and directs support staff.

With PBS since 2003, Sanborn’s special interests include person-centered

Garden City High School Senior Spotlight:

Robin Mahabir Robin Mahabir has contributed to the Garden City community both in and outside of the classroom. Staff members describe him as being kind and gracious, always ready to help those in need.

He is also recognized as a true “go-getter” with many talents and a curious mind that have led him to enhance classroom discussion and earn the respect of teachers and peers alike.

Track is among Mahabir’s many areas of accomplishment, and he has demonstrated focus, dedication and motivation, settling for nothing less than his best.

Robin is excited to pursue his next level of education at Long Island University, C.W. Post, where he will continue to learn and reach even more of his potential. The district is excited to hear of his future success.

Submissions are from staff,

planning and designing individualized programs in the community to enhance social and vocational experiences. He currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Queen’s College.

Anyone interested in receiving the link to this special program on Zoom, can email Rotary President Diane Marmann at Diane.

Marmann@gmail.com.

—Submitted by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club

GARDEN CITY MAYOR UPDATE

Remembering The Fallen Under the auspices of William Bradford Turner Post 265, Memorial Day ceremonies returned to the Seventh Street War Memorial this year. Despite the unpredictable weather, residents gathered on Monday, May 31 to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Post Commander Frank Tauches, Jr. welcomed all those in attendance.

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale attended the ceremony, along with trustees Colleen Foley, Mary Carter Flanagan and Tom O’Brien. The mayor thanked Commander Tauches for his service to country and Garden City.

“Memorial Day is not the start of summer,” Veneziale said. “Memorial Day is a day to remember, respect and reflect on all who served our country and lost their lives in defense of our nation. We as Americans can freely worship, freely speak, freely assemble, freely publish and freely petition government.

This is only possible due to the courage, bravery and sacrifice of our service men and women. On this Memorial Day, lets all remember the debt of gratitude these men and women are owed.”

Jacqueline Eltringham, president of the American Legion Auxiliary,

spoke of the effort to distribute poppies throughout the month of May and the community’s support of the Auxiliary’s mission. The Auxiliary helps veterans in need, including members of Ward 8A in the Northport VA Medical Center.

“We thank you for helping us fulfill our mission, to encourage patriotism, love of country and volunteerism, and help to contribute to all the veterans in need,” Eltringham said.

Commander Tauches read aloud the names of the war dead who served during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Iraq. Bugler Augustin Mingoia Murphy, a Scout with Garden City Troop 55 and a student at Garden City High School, played Taps. For his service project this year, Augustin is working with the non-profit, Music & Memory, to collect gently used iPods, iPod chargers, headphones and Apple iTunes gift cards needed for music therapy programs at nursing homes and facilities that help Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. His project will directly benefit veterans at the Long Island State Veterans Home. Items may be dropped off at 7 Monroe St. this week.

—Submitted by the Village of Garden City

Garden City HS senior Robin Mahabir (Contributed photo)

students, or parents. To nominate a GCHS senior, contact Assistant Principal for Guidance and PPS Mandi Stefankiewicz at stefankiewiczm@gcufsd.net.

—Submitted by Garden City High School

Post Commander Frank Tauches, Jr. (center) with (from left) Trustees Tom O’Brien and Colleen Foley, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale and Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan. (Contributed photo)

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Cellini Lodge #2206 Holds Memorial Mass At Church Of Notre Dame

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he “annual” Memorial Mass in honor of the deceased members of the Cellini Lodge #2206, OSDIA, of New Hyde Park was recently held at the Church of Notre Dame. I indicate “annual” as we had generally not skipped a year, but owing to some administrative changes in the parish as well as the feasibility of space for a reception, and then added to the woes of the pandemic, the years just literally flew.

Thanks to the persistence of our current President Mary Modica and the appointment of a new chair for the event, Joan Marchiselli, our Cellini Lodge Assistant Chaplain and staunch member of the parish, the event did take place successfully. Celebrant of the mass and homilist was Rev. Joseph Scolaro, current pastor of the parish, who serves as Chaplain for the Lodge. Father Joe has been a remarkable pastor, for spiritual reasons and an active administrator in the recent announcement

founded in 1968 and is one of the many in New York and the country, initially founded in 1905 as an Italian American fraternal organization that is steeped in its charitable giving and scholarship support. In last month’s newsletter a summary of the activities of some 53 years was listed for all to enjoy the merits and good will of the Cellini Lodge. This now annual The annual Memorial Mass in honor of the deceased members of the Cellini Lodge #2206 memorial mass was a start back of New Hyde Park was held at the Church of Notre Dame. (Contributed photo) to what we all like to think of is the new normal. Blessings to all who attended, for while was encouraging. Attending by the New Hyde Park Funeral of a parish campaign that has members recalled by name Home and facilitated by brother there was a decent turnout, we been absolutely successful. surely missed those who could member Mike Dolan. Other Regretfully, Father Joe has been those who had passed away not be with us, and with 368-9 Cellini Lodge Past Presidents called to do graduate studies for since 2019 with a symbolic candle lit for each of the three attending were Angelo Ferrara, members, we missed you. We a doctorate in Rome, Italy and Grace Ferrara, Anthony Milazzo cannot forget the deceased will leave this month. He will be years. President Mary led the members, ever, for they built and Gina Ferrara Franchi. sorely missed. His comments at memorial event, and assisting the Cellini Lodge.

Indeed, much tradition and the mass were encouraging and for the ceremony for the read—Written by Joseph Sciame, ing was Joseph Sciame, Alfonso respect for the deceased uplifting, and in these days we who is a Cellini Lodge Past Squillante for the Prayer of members of the Lodge who all have needed such.

President, Sons & Daughters of the faithful, and the lighting once served so well.

It was great finally seeking Italy in America New York State of commemorative candles A collation took place for members of the Lodge in Grand Lodge Past President, were Mark A. Ventimiglia and all with delicious crumb cakes person for it has been since OSDIA Past National President Anthony Calabro, now all easily wrapped on paper plates March 2020 that we had not and the current President of past presidents of the lodge. and coffee and tea. seen people or met in person.

OSDIA National Foundation Memorial cards were provided The Cellini Lodge was And all looked good—that

New And Improved ‘Soul Of The School’ Is Complete In Herricks Herricks High School officially unveiled its new Counseling and Wellness Center after rebranding and renovating an area of the building previously known as the Guidance Office. Recently, members of the Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff toured the center and celebrated its transformation with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The suite was extended through use of a reallocated former classroom that provides more spacious staff offices, a seated area and a private entrance. While plans for this project were developed prior to the pandemic, the expansion has proven even more valuable given this

year’s challenges.

“We wanted our psychologists and social workers to have more space, so now they can hold group sessions and have more opportunities for one-on-one meetings,” Director of Guidance K-12 Natasha Khan said.

New furniture and décor provide a calming, positive environment that supports collaboration as well as individual work. Fresh paint, carpeting, signage and bulletin boards also contribute to the center’s uplifting ambiance and window replacements are forthcoming. Walls are adorned with inspiring quotes, and a positive affirmations board created by mental health staff members helps boost

Herricks High School officially unveiled its new Counseling and Wellness Center recently. (Contributed photo) students’ social emotional health. A new Smart Board is used for a variety of small group sessions and staff development programs.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fino Celano provided opening remarks and

shared an analogy that the Counseling and Wellness Center is the soul of the school.

“It really is the foundation of the school, because the first mission that we all have is to take care of the social,

emotional and mental health of our students,” he said. “We wanted to create an environment that is welcoming and that students will be drawn to.”

Board of Education President Henry Zanetti and Herricks High School Principal Joan Keegan also expressed enthusiasm for the project, which was completed in-house thanks to the efforts of custodial staff members.

The building’s counselors, psychologists and social workers introduced their new home to attendees and demonstrated the benefits that it brings to both students and staff.

—Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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Where The Fallen Are Not Forgotten

BY FRANK RIZZO

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arle Place has an active American Legion Post.

Westbury opened its Military Historical Collection in its old VFW building last November to honor its military heritage. Both have parades on Memorial Day, a day when those who have fallen in battle and called Westbury or Carle Place home are given a proper remembrance.

Westbury held a parade again this year—after the pandemic erased everything in 2020—but Carle Place opted not to hold it.

In a change, the organizing committee decided to start the parade from the Westbury Fire Department main headquarters on Maple Avenue and make the turn to go north on Post Avenue, finishing at the Westbury Community Center complex for a ceremony fronting the war memorials.

Many community groups took part, and a pipe and drum contingent from the NYPD participated, Also providing musical accompaniment was the Westbury High School Band, one of who members also played “Taps.”

“It’s a wonderful sight to see everybody out here this morning, and it’s good to be seen,” said Mayor Peter Cavallaro, who emceed along with Westbury Fire Department ex-chief John Bartunick.

“Memorial Day is probably the most important civic event that we do every year, so it’s great to see everybody come out.”

The mayor asked veterans in attendance to raise their hands, and they received applause. He also thanked the Westbury and Carle Place Fire Departments for participating.

“It’s a solemn day. It’s not really a day that we celebrate,” Cavallaro continued. “Today we recognize the 1.3 million men and women who served in our armed forces and did not return. That’s what we do today. We have barbecues.

We go to the beach. There are concerts. So we try to enjoy ourselves on this day, but I ask everybody to spend a few minutes reflecting on what this day really means. And what

“Take the time, not just on Memorial Day but every day, to take a moment to say to the fallen, ‘Thank you.’ For those who never left the battle fields, we must hold them up in our home towns and honor their memories,” he said. “So spend some time your loved ones, step back from your stresses and reflect on your freedoms that so many of our sons and daughters died to protect. I’m asking you to remember why you have the luxury and the freedom we enjoy today.”

Town of North Hempstead Members of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band provided musical accompaniClerk Wayne Wink and ment to the parade. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) Councilwoman Viviana Russell also spoke and Carle sacrifices were made to allow Father Eddie Alleyne of the Church of the Advent gave the Place FD Chief Alex Kruk said, us to be here on a day like “I wanted to say thank you benediction while Julie Lyon today.” to everyone who is not here sang “America the Beautiful.”

The mayor was joined by A number of Westbury fire- today, who has put down their village trustees Steven Corte, lives so we can enjoy everyfighters, including Chief Ken Beaumont Jefferson, William Gass Jr., made the short trip to thing we have.”

Wise and Vinny Abbatiello to Members of the Ladies the veterans memorial in Carle make presentations to the two Place, where American Legion Auxiliary and the Scouts Grand Marshals: Joe Iannucci, placed wreaths, while Post 1718 held its annual World War II vet and longtime ceremony. Presided as always Reverend Justin Vetrano VFW member. He was instrugave the benediction. Legion

by Commander Al Piscitelli, mental in donating the VFW members Ken Blum and it began with the reading of Post building to the village so dozens of names of the Legion Don Armstrong provided the it could be preserved. gun salute, while “Taps” was This bell was rung by Max members who have passed The other was Marion played by Carle Place HS band Waage periodically as the on. The keynote was given by Pascarella, also very active in teacher Kevin Cavanagh and names of the Carle Place Michael Giambone, Vietnam VFW for many years and whose student Anthony Terrone.

Legion Post 1718 deceased War veteran and recipient of husband, Joe, was also a crucial Read a longer story at members were read out. the Purple Heart. player in preserving the VFW (Photo by Frank Rizzo) www.westburytimes.com. building for future generations, according to the mayor.

The village recognized two individuals who have served the Westbury FD for 50 years.

Walter Stewart and Kenneth Westbury Arts celebrates brought to life every memory Gass Sr. its new building at 255 from what he witnessed with Carolyn and Richard Schenck Ave., just off of Post his 9-11 collection. It is a true Shorthouse, a member of the Avenue. On Saturday, June portrayal of human fragility, Westbury FD, were present as 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. it will host pain, humanity and hope. the village and department Francisco “Ciccio” Poblet, Poblet is writing books honored her brothers Patrick 88, the last living apprentice about his experiences with and Mike, former Westbury of Salvador Dalí. His work Dalí, 9-11 and his years residents. Paddy, a decorated focuses on 9- 11, Superstorm owning several nightclubs in member of the FDNY, died Sandy and the pandemic.

New York City. during the terrorist attacks The artist’s father, Franco Also on June 12, there Francisco and his painting on September 11, 2001. His Poblet, was a friend of Dalí’s will be a staging of Meagan “The Real 911, I Was There,” brother Mike, then working in the 1930s and ’40s, when J. Meehan’s comedy “The part of an exhibit to be as an ER doctor in Las Vegas both moved to New York City unveiled on June 12 at the Values of Gold, Silver & and formerly a Westbury FD from Barcelona, Spain. Dalí Bronze,” followed by musical new Westbury Arts building. and FDNY firefighter, traveled recognized young Francisco’s (Photo by Lyn Dobrin) performances by Carle Place cross country by pickup truck talent and agreed to mentor High School students Devin to aid in the recovery efforts. him. Francisco spent countEichel and Antonio Urrutia. comic book artist—creating Paddy’s remains were found less hours being mentored by covers for clients such as A family fun day is planned on Dec. 14, 2001. His ashes for June 13. Visit www. this very stern, demanding Disney, and art director. were spread at the base of a and animated teacher.

Poblet was severely injured westburyarts.org to register tree in Central Park. Mike conPoblet attended art and for more information. during the 9-11 terrorist tracted cancer from working schools as well as Columbia —Submitted by attacks, and although it took on the pile and died on Oct. University. He worked as a Westbury Arts many years of rehab, Poblet 30, 2020.

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Curran Announces Major Steps To Improve Police Transparency And Diversity

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assau County Executive Laura Curran recently announced the purchase of 2,500 state-of-the-art body worn cameras for police officers to wear while on patrol, as well as the formation of Police Diversity Committee to review current police hiring practices.

Both initiatives address issues outlined in the Nassau County Police Reform and Reinvention Plan, which was approved by the Nassau County Legislature with bipartisan support. The adopted plan, born out of more than 120 public input sessions, enhances transparency, accountability and robust community-oriented policing policies in the Nassau County Police Department.

The camera technology, which will be worn by uniformed police officers while they are on patrol, as well as

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the purchase of 2,500 state-of-the-art body worn cameras for police officers to wear while on patrol.

(Photo courtesy of County Executive Laura Curran Flickr)

by supervisory staff, is expected to be fully implemented before the end of the year.

“This is an important step that enhances transparency and promotes greater accountability in the police

department,” Curran said. “We are committed to building further upon the well-established trust that the Nassau County Police Department has already established with the communities they protect and serve by implementing this critically important investigative tool.”

Island Tech Services of Ronkonkoma was selected to provide the Nassau County Police Department the cameras, along with training, technical support and the ability to seamlessly upload encrypted evidence to a secure cloudbased system from about 400 police patrol vehicles.

Curran began evaluating equipment options last June by issuing an official Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to gather the most up-to-date information from the vendor community on programs, equipment and costs. Vendors were then invited to give presentation of

their products and services to members of the police unions, as well as representatives from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, Nassau County Police, Information Technology, Management & Budget, Minority Affairs and Shared Services departments.

To expedite transparency in policing, the county’s final purchase is being made from New York State’s Office of General Services competitive price list.

The BC-03 body worn cameras that were purchased are extremely durable and lightweight, weighing less than 5 ounces, and includes high-definition video and high-fidelity audio.

The cameras are manufactured by Getac, an industry leader in body worn cameras with General Electric technology, and produce these cameras for a wide range of police forces from Springfield, MA to Israel. The estimated

cost to fully implement the police body-worn camera program by the end of the year is approximately $5 million.

In addition to the Nassau County Police Department, the county also includes 20 independent local police departments falling under incorporated village or special district jurisdiction. The 2020 Nassau County Shared Services Plan, under New York State’s County-wide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) law, applies to these other municipalities if they are interested in the joint purchasing of equipment and shared record storage, by mutual agreement.

The camera program is moving forward and formal discussions with the PBA on a stipend are ongoing.

The Nassau County Police Diversity Committee is being

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County Unveils Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park

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Terrell Avenue Park after the late 9/11 patriot and champion of first responders, Detective Luis G. Alvarez.

We owe Detective Alvarez an enormous debt of gratitude and it is my sincerest hope that this newly redesigned park will forever serve as a tribute to his life, a reminder of his sacrifice and a tranquil spot for his family, neighbors and community to enjoy,” Curran said.

Retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective and leading champion for September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, Det. Luis G. Alvarez passed away in June 2019 at 53 after a

goal will be to explore options that can improve diversity through three stages of the formed to improve police hiring process: Recruitment, hiring. In the 1980s and 1990s, Testing and Training. consent decrees were estab• Examining getting out lished by the United State from under the consent Department of Justice to actively oversee and monitor police decrees. hiring exams and fair hiring • Recruitment—Focusing practices. These efforts have not on new methods and yielded a diverse workforce. The strategies to reach more

battle with cancer stemming from his assignment at Ground Zero. Det. Alvarez transfixed the nation just weeks before his death with his testimony alongside activist and comedian Jon Stewart, to extend the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. His advocacy resulted in the passage of the “Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act,” which provides funding through 2092.

The newly redesigned Nassau County park was potential police officers from minority communities.

• Testing—Working with minority candidates to prepare for each facet of the police examination and hiring process.

• Training—Assisting minority candidates in the Police Academy to finish

Curran introduced legislation in August 2019 to rename Terrell Avenue Park as a tribute to the fallen 9/11 hero.

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dedicated in his honor responders. to serve as a symbol and —Submitted by the office of reminder of his sacrifice and County Executive unwavering fight for 9/11 first Laura Curran their rigorous training.

The Police Diversity Committee will review ways to strengthen various mentoring programs so that police officer candidates successfully complete each stage of the hiring process and will explore better opportunities for improving diversity under either New York State Civil Service, or a

separate county program.

“I am committed to increasing diversity within the police department and look forward to exploring how the hiring process, from recruitment to training, can be improved,” Curran concluded.

—Submitted by the office of County Executive Laura Curran

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assau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by family of the late 9/11 champion Detective Luis G. Alvarez, elected officials, Nassau County Police Department, members of the NYPD and other distinguished guests to officially unveil Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park in Oceanside. Curran introduced legislation in August 2019 to rename Terrell Avenue Park as a tribute to the fallen 9/11 hero and since then the county has worked with the family to redesign the park.

“It is with great honor that we officially rename

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More Is Still Needed To Bring Back Subway Riders The return of two million plus daily subway riders is good news. More still needs to be done before three million plus more return. Resumption of round-the-clock New York City Transit subway service is just the start. The Big Apple has always been a 24/7 town. More people work different hours from the old 9 to 5 decades ago. There are still other outstanding issues to be resolved before most of the five million plus pre-COVID-19 ridership will return. Many former riders will continue telecommuting full or part-time and may never come back.

Riders remain concerned about criminal activity, homelessness and periodic vandalism. This needs to be dealt with if the MTA wants to see a return to pre-COVID 19 ridership numbers. Have the police deal with more important issues than immigrant vendors selling churro and other products underground.

It is time to return to the days when a transit police officer was assigned to ride each train and others patrolled stations. This, along with

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installation of security cameras on trains and stations, might help to reduce the perception of growing crime.

Trade in all the former token booth employees who serve as “Station Ambassadors” to help pay for increasing police protection in our subways.

MTA Chairman Pat Foye has a clear conflict when he said that the role of hundreds of new police officers would be other than deterring fare beaters. Didn’t he previously announce a crackdown on fare beaters as a method to significantly reduce the loss of several hundred million in annual pre-COVID-19 revenue losses attributed to a growing number of riders who would not pay their fare?

MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye speaks as the agency implements its unprecedented 24/7 cleaning operation (Photo by Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit)

Karl V. Anton, Jr., Publisher, Anton Community Newspapers, 1984-2000 Publisher’s of Port Washington News Great Neck Record Manhasset Press The Roslyn News Plainview-Old Bethpage Herald Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot Glen Cove Record Pilot Mineola American Syosset-Jericho Tribune Massapequa Observer Farmingdale Observer New Hyde Park Illustrated News Levittown Tribune Garden City Life Hicksville News The Westbury Times

“relief” may be too late. Until Is this not an invitation for the early 1960s, most subway more people to ride for stations had clean, safe, free, thus adding to the working bathrooms with toilet MTA’s financial deficit? paper. Revenues generated While Mayor Bill de from a 10 cent fee helped cover Blasio and the MTA fought the costs. Increase the number over the level of police, it of open fully-equipped was interesting that no one bathrooms at more of the 471 asked Governor Cuomo subway stations. Working to increase the number of bathrooms are better than the State Troopers assigned to current unpleasant alternaNew York City. They could tives, which contribute to dirty be assigned to patrol Penn subways. Add to the number Station, Grand Central Editor and Publisher Angela Susan Anton Terminal, Atlantic Terminal of stations in compliance with President and Jamaica Station and the Americans with Disabilities Frank A. Virga adjacent subway stations.

Act (ADA).

Vice President of This would free up both Here is one way to pay for Operations Iris Picone New York City and MTA all of the above which would Director of Sales police to patrol many of the help in bringing back most of Administration 467 of 471 other subway the five million pre-COVID-19 Shari Egnasko Managing Editors stations and subway trains. ridership. Do not initiate Anthony Murray, Caroline Ryan As more riders return, any new system-expansion Editors there will also be a potential projects, such as the $6.9 bilDave Gil de Rubio, Christy Hinko, Frank Rizzo increase of rats, mice and lion Second Avenue Subway Advertising Sales litter. Place more trash Phase 2 or $1.5 billion Metro Ally Deane, Mary Mallon, North Bronx East Penn Station cans in stations. Consider Sal Massa, Maria Pruyn, Jeryl Sletteland Access projects until all of the installing separate cans for Director of Circulation above is accomplished. recycling newspapers, plastic Joy DiDonato —Larry Penner—transporand glass, along with regular Director of Production tation advocate, historian garbage. Selling advertising Robin Carter and writer who previously on the side of cans could Creative Director Alex Nuñez worked for the Federal Transit generate revenue to help Art Director Administration Region 2 New cover the costs of more freCatherine Bongiorno York Office. This included the quent off-peak and late-night Senior Page Designer Donna Duffy development, review, approvcollection and disposals.

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Crafting And How The Sweater Finally Got Made Crafting is a wonderful hobby, an excellent way to pass the time and a way to keep one’s hands busy to prevent mid-meal snacking.

Crafting has been a tremendous part of my life. My mother taught me how to knit, crochet and wield a needle in the fine craft of embroidery. I learned to sew garments that had been torn, how to create flocked furry animals with the help of a sewing needle and thread and was able to teach myself how to use a Tunisian crocheting hook.

These skills enabled me to save money by creating gifts for others and left me with a sense of accomplishment, especially if the item I had created required a significant amount of time.

When my husband and I were still dating, he mentioned that the comforter on his bed was at least 10 years old, which enabled me to clearly visualize the perfect Christmas gift for him. It took me at least a month, but I was able to create a twin/full-sized quilt on my old Brother sewing machine and by hand-sewing the quilt in areas. It had been my first attempt, which left me with a true feeling of satisfaction when I finished the project. My husband was thrilled with the gift and stated that it kept him warm and cozy. We saved the

my husband one year. Created from a bolt of vibrant tropical fabric, they were sewn from a pattern on my trusty old Brother. Sadly, Hubby could not get the shorts past his knees, for one leg was wider than the other. I swore off creating clothing and opted to stick to “easy” projects like scarves, afghans and beanies.

For several months, our daughter asked about “the sweater.” I tried to psych Patty Servidio myself up for the task. Just thinking about the endeavor quilt and gave it to our daugh- became so overwhelming that ter when she was younger.

I eventually used the yarn to Several years ago, we create a Granny Square afghan were a little lean on funds at for our daughter instead.

Christmastime. I spent the betBefore the pandemic, I ter part of the year crocheting found the courage to begin every member of the family an the sweater project once afghan in my spare time. Over more. However, I had used the years, I had collected quite all the beige worsted that I a bit of yarn, which enabled originally purchased for the me to put together color task. I found a cute hunter schemes that were vibrant green premier craft yarn by and beautiful. Those handIsaac Mizrahi, which had made gifts were appreciated blue and red threads that ran immensely and helped bring along the edge of the yarn. It us closer as a family. was beautiful, but I feared a While our daughter still tangled mess as I crocheted. It attended Hicksville High was easier to work with than School, she mentioned that I originally thought, but the she longed for a handmade job of creating the correct size cardigan. I had never created had me pulling out stitches crocheted articles of clothing regularly in order to get the and had nightmares about a right size and shape. pair of shorts that I made for The project sat on the top

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of my dresser for two months before I had the courage to begin again. After months of pulling stitches and committing myself to the task at hand, I finally finished it. While there are quite a few errors in the project, it was my first sweater.

It will also be my last as it took a long time to complete. The commitment made enabled me to gain a sense of accomplishment, especially since I have several unfinished projects in a bag, which may end up as scrap yarn for smaller projects in the future.

Hubby just finished a craft of his own. A friend of ours offered two large slabs of wood from a tree he had removed from his property.

After multiple layers of

polyurethane and a set of hairpin legs, his beautiful end tables have added warmth to our living space. Much as our ancestors did before him, he created something with his own hands. The fulfillment that is derived from a project’s completion is more important than the perfection of the craft. Crafting is truly an expression of oneself, a way to put a piece of one’s soul out there. When the job is done, there is no other feeling quite like it.

How about you? Do you craft? I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to drop me a line and let me know what your favorite crafts are.

—Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

Yarn has been a staple of columnist Patty Servidio’s crafting adventures (Photo by George Hodan/public domain)

To AC Or Not To AC When is it considered too early to turn on your air conditioner?

There is no hard and fast rule, I guess. Depending on the weather, you might need to give it a try in April. I know we’ve turned it on once or twice in April, haven’t you?

Central air people, like me, just flip the switch, calendar be damned. Our bodies are programmed for AC. Others may use their AC to help cool their bedroom or living room, but we use central AC to survive.

Next time you are at a dinner party in a home without central AC, take note of the people sweating. I bet they all have central air in their homes.

My house is set to 68 degrees all year long. Somehow, that temperature keeps me warm in the winter and cool in the summer. When you enter my house, prepare to shiver. We affectionately call it “The Meat Locker.”

LONG ISLAND LIVING Paul DiSclafani pdisco23@aol.com

I spent my entire childhood without air conditioning.

While living in Brooklyn, we had a giant fan in the living room window that could have simulated hurricanes on a movie set. But I wasn’t allowed to blow air into the house, only out. My parents had me convinced when the fan blew hot air out from one window, cool air came in through the open window.

A centralized unit is the air conditioning gold standard columnist Paul DiSclafani swears by.

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I would get into big trouble for allowing the fan to blow in while I watched TV. Within minutes, my mother would appear, yelling and screaming.

My theory was simple; if cool air came in when you blew out the hot air, how much cool air would come in if you blew it in?

Apparently, my parents weren’t interested in scientific theory.

Oh, but those few minutes of

bliss. The force of the air blowing on me was such a relief. I was told more than once that having a fan blowing directly onto my body was not good for my back. In retrospect, decades later, maybe they were right?

We struggled for years in our new home with wall units in both the bedroom and living room. By erecting a sheet in the hallway, we could “direct” the cool air from our bedroom and push it into the kid’s bedrooms with a strategically placed fan.

We made the investment into central air about 20 years ago. It was a luxury we felt we couldn’t do without. It was expensive, but I could not live without it.

Once you have central air, you can never go back. People will tell you how their wall/ window units keep their homes very comfortable. They don’t see the need for cooling every room in the house 24 hours a day. Really? Keep telling yourselves that.

When the temperature inside my house gets up over 72, I feel like I can’t breathe. Even Louie the Labrador reacts when it gets over 70. He’s like our canary in a coal mine, panting and breathing heavy. As soon as that condenser kicks on, he returns to normal.

We turn our Massapequa home into a meat locker when it starts to get hot outside, regardless of what the calendar says. It also comes in handy when you can’t open the windows due to pollen.

Maybe I secretly blame my parents for my obsession with air conditioning. I know when my mother visits, she complains about how cold it is inside. I tell her to bring a sweater. By this time, she knows not to even ask me if I can turn down the AC. —Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns.

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ast year’s graduating Class of 2020 was robbed of major milestones in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. High school seniors finished their final class on

Google Classroom. Nearly half of this year’s graduating Class of 2021 students faced the same upheaval with many students opting for hybrid or fully remote learning models.

Still, in these times of loss, we find

ways to rise together. Car parades honoring this year’s graduates are commonplace on Long Island, a community that demonstrates how to show in a crisis time and time again. While some schools and campuses have decided to reinstate

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the in-person ceremonies, many others remain virtual in this second year of the pandemic.

Celebrities and thought leaders support the Class of 2021 though video posts that articulate sage advice and words of encouragement.

HERE ARE 10 OF THE BEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THESE CONTINUING COVID-ERA COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES. “You now know, that you have what it takes to get through pretty much anything. So when you come up against an obstacle, when you experience a setback—and you will, we all do—remember the resilience that you showed this past year.

The determination. Remember, that you have the strength to get through anything. You do not have to get through anything alone. You are not alone. We are all in this together and when we look out for one another, everybody is better off.”

—Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States “The best part of what waits for you is that liberating prize of life, those remarkable moments when we understand that we are not the most important person in the world. That man on the side of the road is. The person on the airplane suffering is. Our children are, our parents are as they age, our loved ones are. Everyone is the most important person in the world. And I think it is your responsibility to become larger as you get older and not get smaller. Don’t become one of those people who end up complaining all the time, whose very face reveals years of accumulated bitterness. That choice is actually yours.”

—Elizabeth Strout, author

“We don’t have any recent precedent for a pandemic, having forced us to stay at home for 15 months but there are parallel moments and hardships. You have learned this past year and a half, happily or not, that circumstances in life can change in an instant. Your happiness, success and growth can only ever come from how you decide to belly up to it.”

—Minnie Driver, actress “Over the past year, we’ve gotten a good look at how digital technology cannot replace physical togetherness. Not when it comes to being with family and friends, not when it comes to being with professors and classmates, not when it comes to attending a party or going to a museum, and not when it comes to interacting with colleagues and coworkers in whatever field you choose to pursue, whether it’s science or medicine, engineering or business, the arts, or the military. I hope you will take one big idea with you, because it really could not be more important. And that is simply, be present for others, in your careers and your personal lives. Because ultimately, it’s only through the power of our relationships that we can fulfill our potential and that we can build teams capable of creating a society that is more just, more equal, more peaceful, and, in the words of our nation’s founders, more perfect.”

—Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City “You have earned this time to celebrate and acknowledge your hard work with your friends and loved ones; you deserve to have this accomplishment tied in some spacial awareness as you sit in a folding chair on a football field or something, but I’m willing to bet that each of you are still trying figure out how to celebrate in your own particular way. Whether or not Pomp and Circumstance is playing at your event, virtual or otherwise, you made it through a very important period in your life.”

—Bowen Yang, comedian “Belonging is a word we use a lot, and it is a hard thing to hold on to—particularly when you enter spaces that don’t expect you, that don’t want you, that are willing to reject you at the drop of a hat.”

—Stacey Abrams, former elected official

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CONTINUED from page 3A “The top song on the Billboard Music charts today is “Save Your Tears,” by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande. In it, they tell the person to save their tears for another day. After this past year, we struggled together, we cried together, and we experienced loss together. But, graduates, today is a new day. Save your sad tears for another day.”

—Miguel A. Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education

“There’s a growing threat right here, right in our backyard. Our country must remember that no one can enjoy the pursuit of happiness if you cannot own the fruits of your own labor, and no society can retain its legitimacy, or a virtuous character, without religious freedom. I worry. I worry that far beyond the battle lines of defense, economic or trade policy, that the battle to stop the divorce of America from its founding values is much more important.”

—Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State “The press always asks me why I’m so optimistic about America’s chances in the world. And I’ve said from the time I decided to run, “Because of this generation.” You’re the most progressive, best-educated, least prejudiced, most open generation in American history. We need you badly. You’re ready. It’s time to get underway.”

—Joseph Biden, President of the United States

“There is going to be an amazing time, over the next 10, 15, 20 years, as we see what happens, with this new technology, with the power of community, to hopefully create a lot more good. And I don’t see any other path forward. We have to figure it out. We have to make it better—for my daughter, for her entire generation, for all of us to be able to not just survive, but thrive together, as a community, accepting the fact that we are all deeply flawed but working to bring about the very best in each and every one of us.”

—Alexis Ohanian, Reddit founder

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Congratulations To This Year’s Valedictorians And Salutatorians MEET THE VALS AND SALS OF THE CLASS OF 2021 Bethpage High School Valedictorian:Bonnie Stern Salutatorian: Pawan Pitiranggon Carle Place High School: Valedictorian: Cristina Posillico Salutatorian: Molly Rivera Chaminade High School Valedictorian: Owen Serkes Salutatorian: Callum Smith Division Avenue High School Valedictorian: Nikhil Keer Salutatorian: Colin Muessig Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian: Shazman Shahid Salutatorian: Epiphany Hill

Farmingdale High School Valedictorian: Christian Castle Salutatorian: Antonio Castano Floral Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Jacob Sinanan Salutatorian: Jacqueline Kelly Garden City High School Valedictorian: Ian Bailey Salutatorian: Jenna Matarazzo General Douglas MacArthur High School Valedictorian: Emily Zhang Salutatorian: Matthew Fioretti

Glen Cove High School Valedictorian: Alan Gansky Salutatorian: Yates Owen

Henry Viscardi School Valedictorian:Nidhi Majumder Salutatorian:Henry Cherico

Great Neck North High Valedictorian: Mina Nabavian Co-Salutatorian: Liel Ezroni Co-Salutatorian: Lauren Yu

Herricks High School Valedictorian: Rhea Rasquinha Salutatorian: Kyle Pinzon

Great Neck South High Valedictorian: Ethan Jiang Salutatorian: Mika Langel H. Frank Carey High School Valedictorian: Gianna Montante Salutatorian: Anna Tupper

Hicksville High School Valedictorian: Navpreet Singh Salutatorian: Cailin Hoang Holy Trinity High School Valedictorian: Anna Swinchuck Salutatorian: Briana Connors Island Trees High School Valedictorian: Chris Huang Salutatorian: Thomas Carriero

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VAL/SAL from page 6A Jericho High School Valedictorian: Carly Halperin, Danny Li, Irene Lee, Michelle Wishner, Neomi Chen, Richard Ren, William Hu

New Hyde Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Olivia Wong Salutatorian: Adithya Krishnan

Plainview-Old Bethpage High School Valedictorian: Ian Irushalmi Salutatorian: Elijah Blum

Valedictorian: Joshua Langman Salutatorian: Maiya Raghu, Jacob Rosenberg

North Shore Hebrew Academy High School Valedictorian: Aaron Baruch

Roslyn High School Valedictorian: Jordan Zucker Salutatorian: Daniel Rosman

North Shore High School Valedictorian: Sophie Blumenthal Salutatorian: Kate Weseley-Jones

Sacred Heart Academy Valedictorian: Carmela Musso Salutatorian: Lindsay Moran

Waldorf School of Garden City Valedictorian: Sophia Conrad Salutatorian: Celeste Parks

Long Island Lutheran High School Valedictorian: Elijah Wilson Salutatorian: John Llano

Our Lady of Mercy Academy Valedictorian: Caroline Lopez Salutatorian: Mary Katherine Serpe

Seaford High School: Valedictorian: Julia Gambino Salutatorian: Kaylee Sanderson

Manhasset Senior High School Valedictorian: Joshua De Leeuw Salutatorian: Noémie Gomes-Jourdan

Oyster Bay High School Valedictorian: Matthew Wong Salutatorian: Riya Gupta

Kellenberg High School Valedictorian: Emma Carmody, Marc Scocca Locust Valley High School Valedictorian: Emily Barosin Salutatorian: Zophie Lemaitre

Massapequa High School Valedictorian: Jack Devenish Salutatorian: Devin DiMascio

Paul D. Schreiber High School Valedictorian: Rajen Parekh Salutatorian: Daniel Ruskin

Mineola High School Valedictorian: Julia Perrino Salutatorian: Serena Koshy

Plainedge High School Valedictorian: Joseph Devlin Salutatorian: Tyler Ruvolo

Congratulations to the 2021 Class of Gold Award Girl Scouts Girl Scouts are making meaningful, sustainable changes in their communities and around the world through the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. These 79 young women are courageous leaders and visionary changemakers. They are our future, and it looks bright!

Sewanhaka High School Valedictorian: Hiba Agha Salutatorian: Rahul Maharjan

Wantagh High School: Valedictorian: Melanie Volz Salutatorian: Hayden Maitra Westbury High School Valedictorian: Lindsey Cruz-Rosales Salutatorian: Balquees Vemtura

St. Dominic High School Valedictorian: Daisy Rubio Salutatorian: James Siviglia

Wheatley School Valedictorian: Dalia Savy, Layla Jarrahy

St. Mary’s High School Valedictorian: Christopher Bingham Salutatorian: Xiyao Zhao

W.T. Clarke Senior High School Valedictorian: Justin Guo Salutatorian: Saniya Gaitonde

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nternist Parag Mehta, MD was elected president-elect of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) on May 1. Mehta is the senior vice chairman of the department of medicine and the chief medical information officer at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (NYPBMH). In addition, he is an associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.

A graduate of NHL Medical College in Ahmedabad, India, Mehta completed his residency in OB/GYN at NHL Medical College and his residency in internal medicine at New YorkPresbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. He is board certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative care and integrative and holistic medicine. He has taken courses in health information technology from Cornell University and artificial intelligence from MIT Sloan School of Management.

An active member of organized medicine, Mehta is the governor

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for the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NYACP) for Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In addition to MSSNY and NYACP, he is a member of AMA, Kings County Medical Society, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and Indian Medical Association.

In 2011, NYACP awarded him its highest honor, the Laureate Award, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions in the areas of governance, quality, public policy and education.

As a physician wellbeing champion, he promotes wellness and engages discussion through grand rounds.

Mehta’s many contributions to MSSNY include service as councilor, assistant treasurer, vice president, commissioner of the membership division, chair of the future task force for infrastructure/organization, chair of the international medical graduate committee, and young physician councilor. He presently serves as councilor for Kings and Richmond counties and as a New York Alternate Delegate to the American Medical

Association.

Mehta has been involved with the implementation of EHR at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital for the last 16 years and has helped the institution to reach HIMSS Level 7. In this role, he brings IT and clinicians together to improve the user’s experience based on the user’s input.

Mehta lives in Manhasset Hills with his wife, Isha Mehta, MD, who is chief of gynecology at Elmhurst Hospital and is a founder of “A Stitch in Time,” an organization that treats gynecological conditions at no cost to women around the world. They have two daughters, Ruju, an environmental engineer and Setu, a pre-med student at Harvard College.

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Preventing elder abuse

Everyone has a role to play in protecting older adults. Advocates seek to raise awareness of the problem among doctors, bank employees and law enforcement. The general public, too, are urged to know the warning signs: • Unexplained bruises, broken bones, burns, cuts or scars.

When it’s time to act

Seniors who are being mistreated may be too ashamed or afraid to talk about it. They may not want to get a relative in trouble. They may fear retribution from the abuser. And they may believe that the abuser is their only source of care.

If you suspect an elder has been victimized, reassure them that it is not their fault. Explain that you are concerned, and offer to assist them in getting help. Report your concerns to the appropriate adult protective services agency. You can find contact information on the website of the National Center on Elder Abuse (www. ncea.acl.gov).

If you think the person is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police number to get help right away.

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Elder abuse is sometimes perpetrated by a stranger A random robbery, a scam telephone call, or a “friendly stranger” who works their way into the senior’s life for bad purposes. But sadly, said Balbera, experts report that most elder mistreatment is at the hands of a “trusted other”—perhaps a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a financial advisor.

Though the risk of elder abuse increases when an older adult is dependent on others due to mobility

• Poor hygiene, dirty clothes, unusual weight loss or bedsores.

• Withdrawal from normal activities and relationships.

• Sudden change in an elder’s financial situation.

• Depression and signs of trauma.

• Belittling, threats or other power abuse by caregivers.

• Lack of appropriate medical care.

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lder abuse isn’t a topic anyone enjoys discussing, but it’s important to talk about it.

“Experts estimate that 10 percent of older adults are victims of elder abuse, yet only a small percentage of cases are ever reported,” said Gregg Balbera, president of Right at Home Nassau Suffolk.

Balbera explains that elder abuse includes: Physical abuse Use of physical force that results in illness or injury; restraining an older adult against their will.

Emotional or psychological abuse Insults, threats and other behavior that causes mental pain; isolating the individual from other people.

Sexual abuse Involving the person in forced or unwanted sexual contact.

Neglect and abandonment Failure to provide food, shelter, hygiene, medical care and other basic necessities of life.

Financial exploitation Theft, forgery, stealing from an older person’s bank account or retirement benefits; fraud; improper use of guardianship or power of attorney.

challenges, dementia or other disabilities, elder mistreatment happens to seniors of every socioeconomic and health status. It can happen in the person’s home, in a care facility, or in the home of a family member.

Gerontologists also say that social isolation is a top risk factor for elder abuse, giving World Elder Abuse Awareness Month 2021 increased significance. Balbera said that stayat-home orders have curtailed many of the services that keep older adults connected to the world outside their homes. Economic insecurity has raised instances of financial abuse. And scammers have been out in full force, taking advantage of the fears of older adults to sell them useless treatments and cures, or to scare them into divulging personal information that allows the crooks to access the elders’ bank accounts.

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Balbera also pointed out that if an elder neglects their own well-being, which might be due to dementia, poor health or substance abuse, this is considered self-neglect and also should be reported so the person can be helped.

Keeping our loved ones safe

“Professional in-home care services can help,” said Balbera. “Professional caregivers assist clients with personal care, health care management, transportation and companionship.

They provide watchful supervision for frail seniors and those with dementia.

They lessen the workload for family caregivers, and liaison with family who live at a distance.”

Balbera stressed the importance of hiring through an agency that screens and trains their caregivers. This provides peace of mind for family and ensures the well-being of their loved one.

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“Especially now, it’s important for family to stay in close touch with older family members,” said Balbera.

“Visit as often as possible. These days, that might mean video visits or phone calls. Make these contacts frequent.

Know the red flags listed above, and encourage your loved one to be open about things that concern them.”

Sadly, a family member is sometimes responsible for elder abuse. The more family members involved with a loved one’s care, the better. If a loved one is moving to a senior living facility or adult family home, check it out. And family should learn all they can about people with whom they entrust their loved one’s care. Sometimes a person with ill intentions can masquerade as a “loving friend” or a competent professional.

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r. and Mrs. Louis Kavoussi of Manhasset proudly announce the graduation of their daughter, Adriana Kavoussi, MD, from SUNY Downstate Medical School, where she graduated with AOA honors and humanitarian award recognition. Adriana has joined the profession of medicine like her brother, her father, two grandfathers and a great grandfather. Her grandparents, the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Pennisi, were long-time Manhasset residents.

Adriana is directly a fourth generation physician. She is also a 16th generation physician on her maternal grandmother’s side of the family. Her great grandfather,the late Dr. Ottorino Memmoli, MD, of Jamaica Estates, was the 13th generation of physician from Rome, Italy.

Adriana is the first woman in the family to “break the glass ceiling” and become a

physician, with the exception of her cousin, Dr. Maggie Furlong Burns, MD, MHS class of 2012.

Dr. Adriana Kavoussi will continue her medical training and residency at Duke University.

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NURSING HOME STAFFING LEGISLATION Nursing homes throughout New York would welcome the opportunity to have unfettered access to qualified staff, however, we oppose this one-size fits all legislation because it ignores the fact that New York does not have enough qualified workers to meet the mandate and it fails to provide enough funding to pay for the costs of the mandate.

Staffing is a highly complex issue that is comprised of multiple clinical variables that are unique to each nursing home and its resident population. The simplistic staffing ratios in this legislation do not in and of themselves improve the quality of care.

This legislation is based on outdated pre-pandemic 2019 staffing data and ignores the findings of Cornell University in the Department of Health August 2020 minimum staffing study that highlighted New York’s long-term care workforce crisis.

On top of New York’s nursing home workforce shortages, the state continues to underfund nursing home care. The average cost of providing 24-hour nursing home

care in New York is $266 per resident per day, but the state only pays an average of $211 per resident per day—or $8.79 per hour. New York’s chronic underfunding of Medicaid directly inhibits a nursing home’s ability to recruit and retain workers when hospitals can always pay nurses more.

If legislators were sincere about addressing the long-term care workforce crisis, they would hold public hearings and implement measures to meaningfully recruit and retain workers into long-term care and increase Medicaid reimbursement to nursing homes before imposing unworkable staffing mandates that are detached from reality.

—Stephen Hanse, President and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association New York State Health Facilities Association (“NYSHFA”) is a statewide organization representing more than 325 nonprofit, for-profit and government-sponsored skilled nursing facilities. Hanse’s response is in response to staffing mandate bills being advanced in the state legislature.

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Abstain From Alcohol With Liver Disease Alcohol associated liver disease is the most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States. Since the start of the pandemic, hospital admissions for alcohol associated diseases have increased nationally by 300 to 400 percent. Long Island is not immune from this frightening trend and our hospitals have seen similar rise in admitted persons with alcohol issues.

Perhaps the most concerning statistic is that the majority of these admissions are in people, men and women, aged in their 20s through 40s. Young people!

Many of them already have developed cirrhosis and its complications including acute alcoholic hepatitis. Many, because of their continued alcohol use, will not be candidates for liver transplantation if their livers fail.

Alcoholic hepatitis is a clinical syndrome. Patients usually seek medical attention with a multitude of complaints such as nausea, pain over the right upper area of the abdomen, low-grade fever, or jaundice. On examination, the liver is enlarged and tender to palpation. When blood testing is done, the liver tests are elevated and the bilirubin is high. Survival is 50/50 and many patients progress to liver failure, bleeding and death. Mostly,

undiagnosed until it is too late. sugar provides the protection and Alcohol use can lead to a spectrum the protection may be lost with the of liver injury, from simple fatty liver to addition of milk and/or sugar.

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ommencement is a milestone moment for students as well as their proud parents.

For father-daughter duo Gary and Stephanie Pollino, of Plainview, this commencement season is even more special as both will receive Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees from Widener University’s School of Nursing in Pennsylvania.

Gary, a 15-year health care veteran, added: “It doesn’t happen too often where the parent and child get to graduate and walk together,” Gary, a 15-year health care professional, said. “That’s been an exciting highlight of life. I’m so proud of Stephanie but now I get to experience it with her, hand-in-hand walking next to her at graduation.”

Gary is earning a BSN through Widener’s online RN-to-BSN program. Stephanie is earning her BSN through Widener’s undergraduate

nursing program.

According to Stephanie, the opportunity to walk at graduation with her father is very special and fitting.

“I’m really close with my dad so the fact that my dad was a big part of why I went into nursing, it’s funny— in the best way possible—that I get to share this with him.”

—Submitted by Widener University

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SAINT ANNE’S SCHOOL Congratulates the Class of 2021

We are very proud to announce that our 8th grade students have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools:

Archbishop Molloy Chaminade High School* Dominican Academy Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School*

The Mary Louis Academy* Our Lady of Mercy Academy* Regis High School* Sacred Heart Academy* Xavier High School

Saint Anthony’s High School Saint Dominic High School* Saint Francis Prep High School* Saint Mary’s High School*

*Denotes full and/or partial scholarships awarded by these schools to some of our students.

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Gifts For Grads

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High school and college graduations are on the horizon. Whether you’re attending a graduation ceremony in person or virtual, or attending a graduation party you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with a gift. Here are some gift ideas for that special graduate in your life.

Class of Personalized Graduation Metal Bucket

Fill up this unique Class of Personalized Graduation Metal Bucket with a bunch of gifts and goodies for your grad. This metal bucket can be personalized with a large printed sticker featuring “Class of” featuring the graduate’s school colors. $17, personalizationmall.com

Custom Face Socks

A funny keepsake, these custom-designed socks come with your graduation photo on them. Made of 95 percent Polyester, 5 percent Lycra, it’s comfortable to wear. This item takes five to seven business days to handcraft. $19.95, myphotosocks.com

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2021 Class Graduates: Eliran Mychael Aaron, Jesse Reid Bernstein, Shoshana Ellie Bidner, Emily Anne Bornstein, Gregory Samuel Botwinick, Yehudah Pinchas Brown, Joshua Aaron Cotrona, Benjamin Myles Fineman, Danielle Jasmine Frouzan, Benjamin Victor Hakim, Michael Eli Kahn, Gabrielle Kiewe, Shira Helena Kohler, Gillian Sage Leeds, AJ Rahmanan, Myles Samuel Resnick, Maya Rebecca Rezak, Arielle Liad Schlissel, Alexa Dawn Sedaghat, Jacob Mordechai Serfaty, Rachel Brianna Shlefstein, Russell Benjamin Strachan, David Suad, Isaac Ross Taub, Mayah Teplitskiy, Sofia Teplitskiy, Andrew Zucker

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Franklin and Marshall College George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Haverford College Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Indiana University – Bloomington Ithaca College Lafayette College Lehigh University Muhlenberg College Northeastern University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University SUNY at Albany SUNY Cortland SUNY Maritime College

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To the OLV School Class of 2021:

It was a year like no other. You persevered with grace—attending school every day since September 2020! The lessons of faith, hard work and resolve you learned this year will serve you very well in the years to come! God Bless you all!

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Take the seeds of God’s love and make them grow.

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Take the love of God, the love of God with you as you go.”

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE CANISIUS COLLEGE CASE WESTERN RESERVE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CORNELL UNIVERSITY DREXEL UNIVERSITY ELON UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY IONA COLLEGE ITHACA COLLEGE LAFAYETTE COLLEGE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MANHATTAN COLLEGE MARIST COLLEGE UNIV. OF MARYLAND-COLLEGE PK. UMASS AMHERST UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MICHIGAN STATE MOLLOY COLLEGE NEUMANN UNIVERSITY NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PENN STATE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PURDUE UNIVERSITY *The above is an abbreviated list of post-secondary institutions where St. Mary’s graduates earned admission this year.

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Farmingdale Author Publishes Haitian History Book

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After leaving Harlem he further fulfilled his medical career in civil new book by Dr. Martin services up to 16 years before he Chrisphonte, of Farmingdale, established his private practice has been released by with his wife, Dr. Jeanine Cantave.

Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Chrisphonte began his career as 1804: Unheard of the First a medical doctor. He has spent 38 Black Social Revolution sketches years of his professional life conin chapters the misfortunes of secrated to his medical practices. the Haitian Autochthonous, the He met his wife in medical school establishments of cruel system in Haiti. Chrisphonte is a retired of European hegemonies in Saint psychiatrist. Despite his retirement Domingue, the prowess of the status, he continues to care for a Haitian indigenous army that led to great number of patients in his the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte private practice in Farmingdale. on the land and the establishment Both Chrisphonte and his wife of the first black nation in the specialized in adult and geriatric western hemisphere. psychiatry at Hillside Hospital in Chrisphonte emigrated in the Queens.

U.S. in 1982 and is a U.S. citizen. He Currently, they continue to work had his first professional opporas a husband-and-wife team in the tunity in Harlem Hospital Center. same office. The couple has three editorial@antonmediagroup.com

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children; their first child, their daughter Pascale Chrisphonte Omoregie, is also a psychiatrist, practicing in Farmingdale, in the specialty of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Chrisphonte cultivated an extraordinary compassion when he engaged in the history of Haiti in his schools. Very early on, he carried the idea to “handwrite” the scourges that affected the natives of Quysqueya and the suffering of the negroes of Saint Domingue (now Haïti) to echo throughout the world.

1804: Unheard of the First Black Social Revolution is a 76-page paperback with a retail price of $11. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh.

1804: Unheard of the First Black Social Revolution by Dr. Martin A. Chrisphonte

Evelyn Ortiz Named Youth Of The Year Each year the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich selects one outstanding member to represent the Club as the “Youth of the Year,” as part of its Member Recognition program, generously sponsored by the Quinn Family Foundation. The club is proud to announce the “Youth of the Year” for 2021 is Evelyn Ortiz.

On May 24, Ortiz competed against over 25 other outstanding youth in New York, and was first identified as one of three finalists in the completion and later announced as the ”New York State Youth of the Year.”

In addition, Ortiz was awarded a $10,000 scholarship. She now moves on to the next phase of the competition to compete against other state winners from the Northeast to compete for the title of “Northeastern Youth of the Year.”

Ortiz joined the club as a teen in 2017 when her younger siblings, Brianna and James, became members.

Her parents were both out of the house in the afternoon, and they wanted a safe place for their children to go after school.

As a teen, Ortiz felt a little old to be at the club and often found herself asking counselors if she could help.

She was a natural teacher and with so much experience taking care of her younger siblings, she fit in perfectly at the club as a member of the Torch Club for teen volunteers. Her positive

She is a member of the “Breaking Boarders Club,” the publicity officer for the school yearbook, and a member of the Chamber Singers. She is currently preparing for the school chorus’ “Cavalcade of Choirs,” where she will be featured as a soloist. At last year’s school musical, Into the Woods, she stole the show as Cinderella’s mother. It’s no wonder her favorite movie is High School Musical 2.

When she’s not with that club, she enjoys spending time with her family and participating in her church choir.

This fall, Ortiz will be attending Adelphi University where she plans to major in childhood/elementary education. Her dream since kindergarten Evelyn Ortiz has been to become a teacher.

At an early age, Ortiz was inspired interactions with youth while she was by her teachers, and she wants to be at the club made it obvious to all, that an inspiration to the next generation she would one day work there. When of learners. Ortiz will be the first she was old enough, she was offered a member of her family to attend college job as a program assistant and she has and is on track to not only receive been making a difference in children’s a bachelor’s degree, but a master’s lives every day since then. Ortiz also degree, as well. works at the control desk signing “The club has taught me the lesson members in, assisting families with that hard work pays off and dedication registration and pick-up, and doing opens doors and opportunities,” data entry for the club. When she is said Ortiz. “As a young woman of not at the control desk, Ortiz is helping color from the Latinx community, members with gala performances and opportunities like this do not present other special projects. themselves every day. The club has Ortiz, a senior at Oyster Bay-East helped me embrace who I am and I Norwich High School, is an active am thankful for all the people I have member of extracurricular activities. met and who have helped me get to

where I am. The club holds a special place in my heart.”

When asked what she would tell someone about the club, she responded, “It’s a great place to meet people and you have the opportunity to do so many things. It’s a place where I have met some of my best friends and it was one of the best decisions I had made to join.”

Ortiz’s favorite color is purple, and she loves the TV show The Office which explains her admiration for the show’s star, John Krasinski. Her favorite superhero is Black Panther.

She loves math and when it comes to reading, The Great Gatsby is at the top of her list. Original cheesecake is her weakness, and the Fourth of July is her holiday of choice.

When asked who she admires most, she said, “My mom! She has been through so many hardships and she’s taught the biggest lessons of life. I would not be here without her advice.”

Ortiz is a hard worker who excels at school. She is as dedicated to ensuring she has a great future as she is to ensuring the youth at the Club do, as well. She finds the time to balance school, work and her family obligations without missing a beat. She is eager to take on any task presented to her, and her reliability is one of her many strengths.

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William J. Hammer

(Photos courtesy of the Levittown Fire Department)

On Saturday, May 29, officers and members of Engine Company Two of the Levittown Fire Department paid their respects at the Long Island National Cemetery and laid a wreath at the grave of departed member William J. Hammer, on the 50th Anniversary of his death in the line of duty in Vietnam. The Company extends its everlasting thanks to him for his valiant service to the country.

Hicksville High School student Brandon Ayala Arce, who is studying automotive technology at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, is well along the path to a lucrative, successful career in the auto industry through the Barry Tech Work-Based Learning program. Ayala Arce is interning at Broadway Garage in Bethpage, where he is working under the guidance of an experienced Barry Tech alum.

The owner is very pleased with the Hicksville resident’s hard work, skill, attitude and ability, and says that Brandon has an innate aptitude in the automotive field. The Barry Tech work-based learning program is a cooperative effort with a number of industry partners that gives students an opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom in real-world work settings. The program follows all guidelines established by the New York State Departments of

Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl, along with Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino and trustees Dana Durso and Todd Svec, congratulated Matthew Hepworth of Boy Scout Troop 776. Hepworth’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved fundraising and building birdhouses that will be installed in the village parks.

The rank of Eagle Scout is the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor and is achieved by less than 3 percent of Boy Scouts nationwide. Pictured from left are Todd Svec (trustee), Andrew Hepworth (father), Daniel Hepworth (brother), Robin Hepworth (mother), Matthew Hepworth (honoree), Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino and trustee Dana Durso. (Photo by Ed Cox)

Hicksville High School student Brandon Ayala Arce is interning at Broadway Garage through the Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Work-Based Learning program.

(Photo courtesy of Nassau BOCES Barry Tech)

Education and Labor and is supervised by certified work-experience teacher-coordinators. Students observe, interact with and assist their career education sponsors while gaining work experience in their chosen fields.

Deliver Westbury Senior’s Tax Returns Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Clerk Kate Murray personally delivered Josephine Messina’s tax returns to her Westbury home. Josephine took advantage of the Town of Hempstead VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program, which provides free tax preparation assistance to seniors throughout America’s largest township. (Town of Hempstead photo)

Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, second from left, with John Flanagan, Vice President of Regional Government Affairs in Suffolk and eastern Nassau Counties for Northwell Health; Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell; Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling and Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey.

(Photo courtesy of the office of Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum)

Nassau County Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) celebrated the topping-off of the Petrocelli Advanced Surgical Pavilion at Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital on Thursday, May 20.

Legislator Birnbaum signed the Pavilion project’s ceremonial beam and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jon Sendach, Executive Director of North Shore University Hospital, in recognition

of the momentous occasion.

“The topping-off ceremony for this cutting-edge medical facility marks the culmination of a decade of planning and more than a year of work,” Legislator Birnbaum said. “It was a pleasure to witness this milestone moment for healthcare for our community and wish the leaders of North Shore University Hospital and Northwell Health all the best as they continue to expand and strengthen their network of care.”

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Members of Division Avenue High School’s 2021 Science Olympiad team attended the New York State Tournament for the 13th year, where two students earned second place in the Fossils category.

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Despite the pandemic, Levittown Science Olympiad teams from Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School have had a successful year.

The teams earned spots in the Science Olympiad Nassau East Regional Competition and the New York State Tournament.

Students from both teams prepared for the regional and state tournaments by participating in invitational competitions during the school year.

Division Avenue students showcased their talents at the Duke University, Harvard-Brown, MIT and Princeton invitationals, while MacArthur students sharpened their skills at the Duke University and North Pocono invitationals. At North Pocono, MacArthur students earned fifth place in the

Dynamic Planet category and sixth place in the GeoMapping category.

At regionals, both Division Avenue students and MacArthur students earned medals in nine events. Here, Division Avenue students Nikhil Keer and Dan Collins earned first place in the Fossils category. Due to their success at regionals, both high schools were among the top schools to be selected for the state tournament. This was the 13th consecutive year of making it to the state finals for Division Avenue High School. Here, Keer and Collins took home second place in the Fossils category of the competition.

The Levittown Public Schools congratulates both the Division Avenue and MacArthur Science Olympiad teams for their hard work and achievements this school year.

The Mineola Village Justice Court has resumed in person court proceedings, subject to all protocols to keep everyone safe. Court proceedings are held during evening hours as scheduled. The court has also extended court hours to day sessions to accommodate persons schedules. The next day court session is Tuesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. Students are welcome to come to Mineola Village Court to learn about court proceedings.

Blakeman Attends Memorial for Bishop Watson Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman (fifth from left) recently attended the Memorial Service for Bishop Watson at St. John’s Baptist Church in Westbury. Also attending were Rev. Jannie West-Mays of St. John’s Baptist Church, Carl Washington, H.G. McGhee, Dr. William Thomas, James Furman, Joe Brown, Reverend Cornelius, Bishop Phillip Elliot and Hempstead Village Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. (Town of Hempstead photo)

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AUTHOR INSPIRES BERNER STUDENTS Sixth graders at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District learned about the writing and publishing process from an author whose child-friendly book about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is used as a teaching tool at the school.

Author Tom Rogers recently connected with students via videoconference and talked about his book, Eleven, which is about the journey of a boy who turns 11 on 9/11. Rogers discussed the different ways authors find motivation for their books. Many of his stories have been based on his own experiences; the idea for Eleven came from his nephew.

Rogers shared how a high school English teacher inspired him to be a writer, after initially wanting to be a scientist. He also talked to students about the importance the editing process, noting that a “perfect first draft” doesn’t exist.

“Even a great writer isn’t always successful the first time,” library media specialist Laurie Martucci-Walsh said, about the important writing lesson that Rogers imparted on Berner’s sixth graders.

Rogers concluded each presentation with a question and answer session. The visit was actually the result of outreach from both a Berner teacher and student. Sixth grade ELA and social studies teacher Vanessa

Dances from across the globe animated Stratford Elementary School’s field.

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Sixth grader Briana Maleski reached out to author Tom Rogers to speak to students to surprise her teacher, Vanessa Canning, who also sought a visit from Rogers.

Dances from across the globe recently animated Stratford Elementary School’s field when third grade classes performed in a World Dance Festival for an audience of parents, admin(Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District) istrators and staff members. As the culmination of a six-day arts-in-edCanning was looking to enhance ucation residency program, the the understanding of Eleven for her showcase featured choreography that students after they read the novel. brought participants on an exciting Student Briana Maleski wanted journey.

Rogers to visit as a surprise for her The students presented the Sinte, teacher, Ms. Canning. a West African dance, the Chinese —Submitted by the Ribbon Dance and the Tarantella folk Massapequa School District dance from Italy. The experience tied in with the third graders’ explorations

NEW YORK THESPIAN FESTIVAL AWARD WINNER South High School junior Rosanna Gao was recently honored for her original one-act play that was featured in the 2021 New York Thespians One Act Festival, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association.

Gao’s one-act play, “The Story of Li Keng Wong,” was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Student Written Work.

The New York Thespians One Act Festival was open to middle schools and high schools across the state.

Students pre-recorded original one-act performances, which were streamed and adjudicated during the virtual festival from April 23–25.

Gao submitted her one-act play as a member of South High Thespian Troupe 7486, a chapter of the International Thespian Society. The faculty advisor is Tommy Marr, drama teacher/Theatre South director.

Thespian troupes are chartered in public and private schools throughout the country, representing excellence in theatre education.

—Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

STRATFORD STUDENTS DANCE AROUND THE WORLD

Rosanna Gao was recently honored for her original one-act play.

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of countries around the world as part of their social studies curriculum.

While this was the first World Dance Festival, the district has integrated multicultural dance activities into its elementary buildings in previous years. Students have learned movements, rhythms and steps representing Sweden, India and Russia, just to name a few. Stratford School Principal Eileen Vota plans to introduce this event at the primary level next school year, upon the start of her leadership role at Locust School.

—Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

ROSLYN STUDENT AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP Roslyn High School senior Sammy Feinstein was awarded the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents Northeast Quadrant Scholarship. Feinstein’s essay spoke to the positive influence educators have had and continue to have on his life and how he hopes to one day impart that same influence to others as an aspiring educator.

“Sammy’s personal connections are far-reaching and his passions are bottomless,” Roslyn High School Guidance Counselor Cherie Totillo said. “He has formed innumerable relationships with his teachers from middle school to high school and has kept in contact with all of them.

Sammy’s life experiences from an early age have taught him that it is not where you end up but how you get there that makes all the difference.

Sammy will undoubtedly continue to make a difference, just as he has within our school community and within the hearts of our school staff.”

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

Sammy Feinstein was awarded the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents Northeast Quadrant Scholarship.

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AUTHOR VIRTUALLY VISITS MANOR OAKS SCHOOL

Students involved in the Student Service Center planted smiles on the faces of local senior citizens with “Mission Marigold.” (Contributed photo)

MISSION MARIGOLD PLANTS SMILES ON SENIOR CITIZENS’ FACES Mission Marigold took place over the course of three days. High school students first planted marigolds into pots. The next day, the student volunteers delivered the plants to some senior citizens locally. On the third day, the Student Service Center set up an outdoor drive-through at the high school to welcome Lunch Bunch guests who were picking up the flowers themselves.

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Mineola High School students involved in the Student Service Center planted smiles on the faces of local senior citizens with “Mission Marigold.”

Due to the constraints of the pandemic, student volunteers have been unable to see the senior citizen guests who typically are a part of the school’s Lunch Bunch. Mission Marigold is a way for students to still safely connect with the seniors, while carrying on the tradition of giving them a small potted plant each spring.

Manor Oaks School students in grades K-6 were virtually visited by author and illustrator Peter Catalanotto through a Google Meet livestream on May 12 and May 19. The presentation was made possible due to the efforts of teachers Christina Sciarrotto, Sharon Layburn and Barbara Nelson, as well as the school’s PTA. Prior to the livestreams, the PTA purchased Catalanotto’s books for each class. Kindergartners and first graders read Matthew ABC, Daisy 1, 2, 3 and Ivan the Terrier. Second and third graders received Monkey & Robot: Friends and Neighbors, Emily’s Art and Dylan’s Day Out. Fourth and fifth graders read Mr. Mumble, Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know-It-All and An Angel for Solomon Singer. Sixth graders read An Angel for Solomon Singer and Mother to Tigers.

During the livestream on May 12, Catalanotto discussed his writing and drawing process. He told the students that he’s always loved to draw and talk about ideas, and he encouraged them to write or draw their own stories. On May 19, he answered the students’ questions.

—Submitted by New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR For a more complete list of calendar events, visit www.longislandweekly. com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 10 Film Discussion The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County will present a webinar about the documentary film Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band with Holocaust survivor Saul Dreier and the documentary filmmaker Tod Lending from 6 to 7 p.m. Visit www.hmtcli.org/events to register.

Trivia Night Hosted at 7 p.m. and geared for adults by the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor. Test yourself in the art, literature, science, geography and history (theme to be announced) in this spring-themed event. Winner gets a $25 gift certificate. Free to play, but $10 suggested donation appreciated.

Visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org to register.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11 From the Hand: Drawings The Hofstra University Museum of Art hosts its monthly Second Fridays virtual lecture at 3 p.m. Drawings, whether created in pencil, ink or pastel, exhibit a greater immediacy and closer connection to the artist.

This program highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum of Art’s collection.

Visit www.events.hofstra.edu to sign up.

Garden Days Opening Reception Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury will host this reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will have the first opportunity to purchase hard-to-find perennials and annuals, unusual exotics and container specialties,

decorative garden furniture, urns, statuary and other horticultural curiosities offered by the select vendors. Also on Saturday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person, $175 per couples.

Visit www.oldwestburygardens.org/ calendar for tickets.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser The Katie Oppo Research Fund invites all to the annual race at 9 a.m.

Drive-In Movie at Flower Hill At 8:30 p.m., the Town of North Hempstead will present Black Panther Country Park at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, 915 in Manhasset.

Railroad Ave. in the New Cassel section Tickets are A race in honor of of Westbury. Cars will be admitted $35/timed Katie Oppo on June beginning an hour prior to show time. race, $30/ 13 will raise money Free, but bring non-perishable/canned untimed race, for ovarian cancer foods as part of North Hempstead’s $15/virtual research. food donation drive. Residents must (Katie Oppo Research race, $15/ show proof of residency. Restroom under 12, free Fund) facilities will be available. For more for kids under 6. Masks and social disinformation, call 516-869-6311. tancing required. Online registration only at www.teamkatieoppo.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

The Dave Diamond Band Live from the Landmark on Main parking lot, 301 Main St., Port Washington, at 7 p.m. A prolific singer/songwriter and session musician, Diamond has recorded and performed as a solo artist and with his own band as well as an array of other talented and acclaimed musicians.

Reserved pods are $30 per ticket ($20 for Friends). General admission pods are $25 per ticket ($20 per ticket Friends). Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org for tickets.

Sunday with Survivors The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County continues the series with survivor Rene Zuroff from 6 to 7 p.m. She will share information about her pre-war life in Poland, her life in hiding during the war, and her post-war life. Visit www. hmtcli.org/events to register.

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Healthy Voice “Sing with A Healthy Drive-In Movie Voice,” a Zoom At 8:30 p.m., the Town of North Workshop with Hempstead presents The Karate Kid mezzo-soat North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 prano Chloe West Shore Rd., Port Washington.

Agostino, will Cars will be admitted beginning be sponsored an hour prior to show time. Free, by the Ethical but bring non-perishable/canned Humanist foods as part of the town’s food Mezzo-soprano Society of donation drive. Must show proof of Chloe Agostino LI at 7:30 residency. Restroom facilities will be will teach webinar p.m. Teaches available. For more information, call participants to maxiparticipants 516-869-6311. how to harness mize their singing potential. their singing (Courtesy of Chloe Tag Sale For Charity Agostino) voices’ true Held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2529 potential and then to expand on it.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 15 Nassau Collectors Marketplace From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at Samanea New York Mall, 1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Featuring an eclectic mix of pop culture artifacts, vinyl records, comic books and video games.

Sea Shanties The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society presents “Sea Shanties: Pirate Tunes, Sailor Songs, and Salty Language” at 7:30 p.m. This virtual Zoom presentation focuses on the ditties sung to keep a rhythm as all

hands needed to haul on a line or heave on a pump handle together to make the ship run. They served the additional function of providing a bit of distraction from the tedious but tiring work. Renowned singer-songwriter Stuart Markus, of the folk group Gathering Time, has been performing traditional nautical music since 1998. Email pirates@cowneck.org to register.

Spies in Oyster Bay Rita Cleary discusses the tumultuous events experienced during American revolutionary times in Oyster Bay at 7 p.m. Presented by the North Shore Historical Society. Donation is $15.

Visit www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org to register for the webinar.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 Bird Walk Hosted by the North Shore Audubon Society at the Nassau County Museum of Art from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The museum is at One Museum Dr, Roslyn.

Limited registration. Register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail. com, to receive a confirmation email.

Masks, safe distancing is requested.

Wear water-resistant footwear, bring binoculars and drinking water. Wear long pants and socks so you do not touch poison ivy.

A Northern Parula is one of many birds that you might see on a June 16 bird walk at the Nassau County Museum of Art. (Public Domain)

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Candlelight Concert The Town of North Hempstead hosts this series, in which capacity will be limited in compliance with social distancing guidelines. At 7:30 p.m., Selena tribute band Genessa & The Selena Experience will perform at the North Hempstead Beach Park Amphitheatre, 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington.

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Hicksville Man Arrested In Overdose Investigation The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Hicksville man during an overdose investigation that occurred on May 25 at 4:21 p.m. in Hicksville.

According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation into a fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident led to the arrest of Joseph Demm, 29. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed the defendant under arrest without incident.

Demm is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was arraigned on May 26 in Mineola.

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minutes. No injuries reported at this time and there were no occupants in the building at the time of the fire.

The likely cause of the fire was due to building fumes in the spray booth.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal was on scene and issued summonses for multiple violations at the business.

Two Men Arrested In East Garden City Robbery

Third Squad Detectives report the arrest two men for a Robbery that occurred on May 27 at 8:16 p.m. in East Garden City.

According to detectives, two men while shopping at Macy’s of 630 Old Country Rd., attempted to steal $4,663 worth of merchandise. As the two men passed all points of Homeless Man Displays purchase and approached the exit Handgun In New Cassel they were met by the victim who was The Third acting in his capacity as an Asset Squad reports Protection Detective for Macy’s. the arrest of a One of the men, once confronted for homeless man for his crime, punched the victim with an incident that a closed in the left side of the face occurred on May causing substantial pain, swelling, 24 at 5:30 a.m. in and bruising of the victim’s face. The New Cassel. defendants then attempted to flee the According Joel Almendares scene. The defendants were located to detectives, a (Photo by police officers before they were male victim was Valencia courtesy of NCPD) able to get away. threatened with William G. Erdogan, 30, of Franklin a gun by an unknown male subject Square and Johnathan Calandra, 23, while on Park Avenue. The victim of Port Jefferson Station were arrested reported the incident to the police and the investigation began. On May without further incident.

Each defendant is charged with two 26 at 6:40 a.m., Third Precinct officers counts of second-degree robbery and located the subject on the corner of third-degree grand larceny.

Urban Avenue and Prospect Avenue They were arraigned on May 28 in and attempted to place him into custody. The defendant Joel Almendares Mineola.

Valencia, 24, began to actively resist.

Massapequa Man Dies In After a brief struggle the defendant DWI Accident In Hempstead was taken into custody. During the The Homicide Squad reports the struggle an officer sustained an injury to his right arm and was transported details of a fatal vehicular accident that occurred at 4:35 a.m. on May 29 in to an area hospital for treatment.

Hempstead.

Valencia has been charged with According to detectives, Tasha second-degree assault, second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal Brown, 27, of Uniondale, was operating a 2016 Toyota Corolla occupied possession of a weapon. He was with three passengers westbound on arraigned on May 27 in Mineola.

Front Street at Hendrickson Avenue when she struck multiple parked Police Respond vehicles. Subsequent to the investiTo Fire In Elmont The Arson Bomb Squad reports the gation, the defendant was arrested at 4:50 a.m. As a result of the accident a details of a commercial building fire 29-year-old male from Massapequa that occurred on May 27 at 9:45 p.m. who was sitting in one of those vehiin Elmont. cles sustained serious physical injuries Officers responded to a working and was transported to a local area building fire at 19 Hillsboro Ave. hospital where he was pronounced The source of the fire was a cabinet deceased by a staff physician. All four manufacturing company. The occupants of the Corolla sustained Elmont Fire Department, assisted injuries and were transported to a by the Hempstead Fire Department, hospital; two passengers a 28-year-old responded to the scene and extinfemale and a 54-year-old male are in guished the fire, which took about 30

serious but stable condition, a third passenger a 29-year-old female was treated and released and the defendant was admitted to the hospital as a result of her injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Brown is charged with second-degree manslaughter, second-degree vehicle manslaughter, DWI, four counts of second-degree assault, three counts of third-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment and reckless driving. She was arraigned when medically practical.

The defendant was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment.

Meyer is charged with first-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. He was arraigned when medically practical.

Syosset Man Injures Two In DWI Accident

The Public Information office reports the arrest of a Syosset man for Driving While Intoxicated involving pedestrians that occurred in Syosset on May 31 at 4:36 pm.

Levittown Man Arrested For Robbery According to police, defendant The Eighth Datt Varum, 36, was driving a 2020 Squad reports Hyundai south on Ann Drive in the the arrest of a vicinity of Betty Street at which time Levittown man his vehicle left the roadway on the that occurred on wrong side striking a three-year-old May 29 at 12:54 female and a 33-year-old male on p.m. in Levittown the sidewalk before hitting a 2019 for robbery.

Hyundai that was parked. The According to three-year-old suffered abrasions to Meyer her face and legs. The male suffered detectives, defen- Christopher (Photo courtesy of dant Christopher NCPD) facial fractures. Both were transMeyer, 50, walked ported in a Nassau County Police into a 7/11 located at 151 Jerusalem ambulance to nearby hospitals for Ave. where he picked up two large treatment. boxes of beer and walked out of the Second Precinct Police observed store without attempting to pay for Varum having red glassy eyes, slurred them. A male employee followed speech and detected an odor of an Meyer outside the store and atalcoholic beverage on his breath. A tempted to stop him. The defendant subsequent investigation determined pulled out a knife and held it in the the defendant was driving his vehicle direction of the victim in a threatenwhile Intoxicated and placed him ing manner and continued to walk into police custody. The defendant northbound on Jerusalem Avenue. suffered no injuries.

Police were called to the scene and Varnum is charged with second-deafter conducting an investigation gree reckless endangerment, reckless were able to locate the defendant at driving, third-degree assault, and his home where he was placed under Driving While Intoxicated. He was arrest. No injuries reported at scene. arraigned on June 1 in Mineola.

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Dorothy James Dadirrian Dorothy James Dadirrian, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Cape Coral, Florida.

Dorothy(“Dottie”) grew up in Philadelphia, PA with her three brothers.

She graduated with her RN from Germantown Hospital School of Nursing and later received a B.S. at New York University School of Education In 1955, she married Arthur N. Dadirrian, aphysician, and raised three daughters in Manhasset. She was an involved mother who served on the Manhasset SCA and as a Girl Scout Leader. She and Art resided in Manhasset for over 25 years where she worked as a private duty nurse, a real estate agent (O’Connell) and a school nurse for the Port Washington school district.

Dottie lived life by working hard and staying busy. After she and Art “retired” to Florida, she got her antiques appraisal license and continued working as a part-time nurse for the Palm Beach schools. She enjoyed travelling, swimming, gardening and beating everyone at Jeopardy. She was a woman of faith and a parishioner of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Most importantly, Dottie loved her family. She is survived by her children Janet Hughes (Cory), Susan Sosa (Vincent), and Nancy Kazmierowicz (Jack); brother William James (Penny), as well as seven grandchildren. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Art; her parents, Cleveland Abbey and Jane James and her brothers Jack (Cleveland) and Ed (Edwin) James.

We will miss her beautiful smile, amazing orchids, and her quotes for all occasions.

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EAST MEADOW Catherine F. Garofalo of East Meadow, died on May 25, at age 69. Beloved mother of Judith Garofalo (Pedro) and Rosaleigh Rick (Michael). Proud grandmother of Grady, Sienna, Charlotte, Hunter and Peter. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and family. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Mass at St. Patrick’s RC Church.

Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

GLEN COVE Michael Chang, beloved son, father, brother and nephew, died suddenly after collapsing at his home on May 19 in Glen Cove. He was 42. Michael worked in IT technical support at Prima, LLC. Born Aug. 25, 1978, he grew up in Adelphi, MD. Soft spoken, kind and standing 6 feet 5 inches, his ready smile and gentle soul towered over all who knew him.

He enjoyed Broadway plays, dining out, the Jets, and, most of all, spending time with his 12-year old daughter. Michael is survived by his daughter, Claire; mother Nancie Chang of Adelphi, MD.; father Charles Chang and stepmother Michelle Wang of Rockville, MD., older brother David Chang of Austin, Texas. A memorial service is being organized by his family.

Mary Kean of Glen Cove, died on May 31, at age 101. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence.

Loving mother of Margaret Junge (Fred) and Janice Famighetti (the late Joseph). Proud grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 13. Visitation and funeral service was held

at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

OYSTER BAY Julius A. Coston, Jr. of Patchogue, formerly of Oyster Bay died on May 31 at age 74. Beloved father of David. Loving grandfather of Mya. Cherished brother of Cheryl Perry, Donna Booker (Allen) and Charles Durrant (Gloria). Devoted stepson of Sylvester Durrant Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting was held at Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment was private.

Karen A. Longo, of Oyster Bay, died on May 27, at age 80. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Paul (Ann Marie), James Jr., (Charlotte) and Donald (Maria).

Cherished grandmother of Paul (Megan), Sam (Nicole), Alexandra, Donald Jr., James, Daniel and Tierney. Proud great-grandmother of Teddy and Nicholas. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at later date.

SEA CLIFF Ingram Pierre, of Sea Cliff, died on May 22. Beloved son of Annemarie L. Conti and Harold Kenneth Downes. Son-in-law of Louis Conti. Brother of Julianna Banks.

Loving father of Dominique Ingram and Christian Oglesby. Cherished grandfather of Xavier Santiago, Mason Collins and Mia LeMonier. Dear nephew of Ursula Featherston. Uncle of Shaunta, Frank and Annamarie Banks. Further information at Whitting Funeral Home.

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FARMINGDALE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 21-255 FARMINGDALE TRIPLE S GROUP: Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less lot area than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL A W/s/o Cresthollow Ct., 157.89 ft. S/o Merritts Rd., a/k/a Cresthollow Court, Farmingdale, NY APPEAL NO. 21-256 FARMINGDALE TRIPLE S GROUP: Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less lot area than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL B W/s/o Cresthollow Ct., 157.89 ft. S/o Merritts Rd., a/k/a Cresthollow Court, Farmingdale, NY APPEAL NO. 21-257 FARMINGDALE JEFFREY ORENZOW: (A) Variance to construct front vestibule and roof over porch having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6.1 ft. by 8.2 ft. shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Sinclair St., 17.94 ft.

N/o Jervis Ave., a/k/a 18 Sinclair Street, Farmingdale, NY APPEAL NO. 21-258 FARMINGDALE PETER SCHEUERER: (A) Variance to construct detached garage exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Walland Ave., 307.17 ft.

W/o Reese Pl., a/k/a 8 Walland Avenue, Farmingdale, NY APPEAL NO. 21-259 FARMINGDALE MICHAEL & CAROLE GRAVENESE: (A) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition having less average front yard setback (Plitt Avenue), average side/front yard setback (Pow-

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ell Street) and exceeding maximum height than permitted

by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(B) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition and front roof over porch exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Powell St. & Plitt Ave., a/k/a 54 Powell Street, Farmingdale, NY APPEAL NO. 21-173 FARMINGDALE DIANA RECINOS: (A) Variance to construct second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/ CHILD residence. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o 3rd Ave., 270 ft. E/o Woodward Pkwy., a/k/a 9 3rd Avenue, Farmingdale, NY JUNE 7, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-9-2021-1T-#224996-FARM

is proposed). The variances sought are: 1) 2’3” in the North side yard for the front raised covered open terrace, 2) 3’6” for the total aggregate for the front terrace. The second applicant, Ms. Amanda Sims at 70 Covert Avenue is proposing to operate a flower shop and sell baked goods at the above referenced location. (formally the Irish Gift Shop).

The area is roughly 1,280 sq. ft. and would require 9 parking spaces for its patrons where there is no off-street parking available therefore requiring Zoning Board approval for parking. There is parking in the rear but is mostly used for employee parking.

She is seeking variances from section: 200-43.D.(3).: Required number of spaces.

Retail stores which prepare, store or sell food: one offstreet parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area. The variance sought is: 9 parking spaces.

The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal GARDEN CITY business days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by appointment LEGAL NOTICE only. At said hearing, all parNOTICE OF FORMATION ties and interests will be given OF GOLD AIR, LLC. Arts. an opportunity to be heard. of Org. filed with Secretary By Order of the Zoning of State of NY (SSNY) on Board of Appeals 4/28/2021. Office location: Michael Berger Nassau County. SSNY has Administrative Assistant been designated as agent upon Dated: June 9, 2021 whom process against it may 6-9-2021-1T-#225040-CITY be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to LEGAL NOTICE the LLC at 75 Second Street, Notice is hereby given that an Garden City, NY 11530. Pur- Order granted by the Supreme pose: any lawful activity.

Court, Nassau County, on the 6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-2021- 25 day of May 2021 bearing 6T-#224813-CITY the index number 21000208, a copy of which may be examLEGAL NOTICE ined at the Office of the NasIncorporated Village of Stew- sau County Clerk located at art Manor Zoning Board of 240 Old Country Road, MineAppeals, Notice of Public ola, New York, grants me the Hearing. Notice is hereby giv- right to assume the name of en that a hearing before the VANSH RULHAN. My presZoning Board of Appeals of ent address is 35 5TH AVthe Incorporated Village of ENUE GARDEN CITY PK, Stewart Manor, New York is 11040. The date of my birth scheduled for Monday, June is FEBRUARY 25, 2007; 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the the place of birth is NIGDHU Village of Stewart Manor, KARNAL INDIA; the present 120 Covert Avenue, Stew- name is VANSH. art Manor, NY 11530 or via 6-9-2021-1T-#224673-CITY Zoom video conference if permitted by an extension of GLEN COVE NYS Executive Order No. 202.1. If the meeting is held via Zoom video conference, LEGAL NOTICE the information will be post- Rooted Architecture Studio, ed at least 48 hours prior to PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with the meeting on the Village’s the SSNY on 04/26/21. Office website and on a note on Loc: Nassau County. SSNY the door of the Village Hall. has been designated as agent The following request for a of the PLLC upon whom provariance will be heard: The cess against it may be served. first applicant, Mr. James SSNY shall mail copy of proPollani at 164 Argyle Road cess to: Corporate Service is proposing to rebuild the Bureau Inc., 283 Washington existing 164.45 sq. ft. front Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. raised terrace and add a roof Purpose: To Practice the Proover all within the line of fession of Architecture. the dwelling. He is seeking 6-16-9-2; 5-26-19-12-2021variances from Sections: 2006T-#224513-RP 13.: Height and Bulk. Side Yard (6’ is required, 3’9” is LEGAL NOTICE proposed), Section 200-13.: Notice of formation of LINK Height and Bulk. Aggregate M E D I C A L S E R V I C E S , (13.5’ is required, 9’11” PLLC. Arts of Org filed with

Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/16/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: P.O. Box 33, Glen Head, NY 11545. Purpose: any lawful act.

6-16-9-2; 5-26-19-12-20216T-#224560-RP

ing less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct shed exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct cabana and raised patios exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Meadow Ln., 161.45 ft. W/o Beechwood Dr., a/k/a LEGAL NOTICE 32 Meadow Lane, Glen Head, Notice of formation of INK- NY BLOTCH LLC. Arts of Org JUNE 7, 2021 filed with Secy of State of NY BY ORDER OF THE ZON(SSNY) on 5/03/21. Office lo- ING BOARD OF APPEALS cation: Nassau County, SSNY TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, designated as agent upon OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK whom process may be served 6-9-2021-1T-#224997-RP and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 17 Alvin St, Glen Cove, NY 11542. PurLEGAL NOTICE pose: any lawful act.

Notice is hereby given that an 6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-2021- order granted by the Supreme 6T-#224781-RP Court, Nassau County, on the 20 day of May, 2021, bearing Index Number 000292-21, a LEGAL NOTICE copy of which may be examFarooq Family Holdings, ined at the office of the clerk, LLC Filed 01/08/21 Loca- located at 240 Old Country tion: Nassau County. SSNY Road, Mineola, NY grants me desig. As Agent for process the right to assume the name and shall mail to: 239 Latting- of Carlos Sebastian Santana. town Rd., Locust Valley, NY The city and state of my pres11560. Purpose: general ent address are Glen Head, 7-7; 6-30-23-16-9-2-2021- NY; the month and year of 6T-#224905-RP my birth are April, 1990; the place of my birth is Queens, LEGAL NOTICE New York; my present name NOTICE OF FORMATION is Carlos Sebastian Valdez.

OF Farooq Family Limited 6-9-2021-1T-#225050-RP Partnership. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/14/2021.

Location: Nassau County.

GREAT NECK SSNY designated as agent upon who process against it may be served. SSNY to mail LEGAL NOTICE copy of process to: 239 Lat- Notice of formation of Hightingtown Rd., Locust Valley, scoresGG LLC. Arts of Org NY 11560. Name/address of filed with Secy of State of NY Gen’l Partner available from (SSNY) on 4/16/21. Office loSSNY. Purpose: all lawful cation: Nassau County. SSNY purposes. designated as agent upon 7-7; 6-30-23-16-9-2-2021- whom process may be served 6T-#224906-RP and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 16 Middleneck Road # 522 Great Neck LEGAL NOTICE NY 11021. Purpose: any lawPUBLIC HEARING ful act.

CALENDAR 6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-2021NOTICE OF PUBLIC 6T-224868-GN MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions Notice is hereby given that an of Chapter 246, Section 246- Order granted by the Supreme 12 of the Code of the Town Court, Nassau County, on the of Oyster Bay, notice is 28th day of April 2021 bearhereby given that the Zon- ing the index number 000247ing Board of Appeals has 21, a copy of which may be scheduled a public meeting, examined at the Office of the which will take place in the Nassau County Clerk locatTown Hall Meeting Room, ed at 240 Old Country Road, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Mineola, New York, grants Bay, New York, on JUNE me the right to assume the 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to name of Julie Moreland. My consider the following ap- present address is 28 Terrace peals: Circle Apt 8C Great Neck,

BY ORDER OF THE NY 11021. The date of my ZONING BOARD birth is 5/23/1969; the place OF APPEALS of birth is North Hempstead APPEAL NO. 21-272 Nassau NY; the present name GLEN HEAD is Julie Moreland Lofton.

JAMES WISSING: (A) 6-9-2021-1T-#225008-GN Variance to construct cabana with cellar entrance and outdoor shower having less side LEGAL NOTICE yard setback than permitted NOTICE TO BIDDERS

by Ordinance. (B) Variance Notice is hereby given that to construct raised patio for SEALED PROPOSALS for: wood burning fireplace havEmerging Contaminant

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Treatment at Watermill Lane Facility H2M Project No.: WAGN2001 will be received by the Board of Directors of the Water Authority of Great Neck North (Owner) at the Authority’s office, attention Gregory C. Graziano, Authority Superintendent, 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 11021, until 10:30 a.m., Prevailing Time on Friday, July 9, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:30 a.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents, available Wednesday, June 9, 2021, may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, 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: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card.

Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.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 www.h2mprojects.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 Water Authority of Great Neck North, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) 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

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS WATER AUTHORITY OF GREAT NECK NORTH DATED: JUNE 4, 2021 / JUNE 9, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225034-GN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 8:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Ashwani Kumar to operate a convenience store and retail of smoke products at 41 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 6-9-2021-1T-#225035-GN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 8:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Yelena Palazzo to operate a pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy practice, to be known as More Than a Gym located at 15 Barstow Road, Great Neck, NY. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 6-9-2021-1T-#225081-GN LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF SADDLE ROCK – SANITATION REMOVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Saddle Rock invites sealed proposals for the furnishing of all labor and equipment necessary for the performance of a contract to be let by the Village of Saddle Rock for collection, removal land disposal of all garbage and refuse from all dwellings and buildings in the village.

All such sealed proposals must be received by the board of Trustees, at the office of the Village Clerk, 18 Masefield Way, Great Neck, New York, on or before 1 p.m.

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on June 21st, 2021 at which time and place all bids will be opened.

Specifications are on file with the Village Clerk, and copies may be obtained from the Village Clerk during regular business hours.

Bids must be submitted for the period July 15, 2021, through July 14, 2023 with an option to extend.

All proposals must be in writing on a bid form supplied by the Village, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Village Clerk, and marked on the outside “Sanitation Disposal Contract Bid”, and must be received no later than the time and date specified above.

The Village reserves the right to require the successful bidder to post a performance bond, with sufficient surety, for the full amount of the contract price.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive informalities or to reject all bids, and to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interests of the Village. Subject to the foregoing, the Board will award a contract as soon as practicable thereafter, and the successful bidder will be required to execute a contract within 10 days after notice of award.

DATED: June 3rd, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CARMELA SPECIALE, Village Clerk 6-9-2021-1T-#225105-GN

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shall mail process to Jaswinder Singh, 70 Somerset Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 16-430 AMENDMENT HICKSVILLE SILVA CALIXTO: (A) Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, October 20, 2016 in order to Amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to indicate a change in ownership and occupancy while still maintaining a Parent/Child relationship. (B) Extend the Special Use Permit to maintain an existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a Parent/Child residence.

SW/ cor. of Blueberry Ln. & LEGAL NOTICE Ballad Ln., a/k/a 228 BlueberPLEASE TAKE NOTICE ry Lane, Hicksville, NY THAT the Village of Great JUNE 7, 2021 Neck Plaza will hold a pub- BY ORDER OF THE ZONlic hearing on Wednesday, ING BOARD OF APPEALS June 16, 2021 at 8 P.M., at the TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, Village Hall, Gussack Plaza, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK Great Neck, NY to consid6-9-2021-1Ter issuing a Conditional Use #224998-HICKS Permit. The permit would allow the applicant, Stavros Latos, of Bayside New York, to LEGAL NOTICE operate a pastry coffee shop Notice is hereby given that to be known as Honey Hut lo- SEALED PROPOSALS for: cated at 24 Middle Neck Road WELLHEAD TREATwithin the Village of Great MENT FOR REMOVAL OF Neck Plaza.

EMERGING PLEASE TAKE FURCONTAMINANT AT THER NOTICE that all peo- PLANT No.8 PROJECT NO. ple interested in the above HKWD1910 matter will be given an opNYSEFC PROJECT portunity to be heard at said No. 18790 public hearing. will be received by the

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONBOARD OF TRUSTEES ERS of the HICKSVILLE VILLAGE OF WATER DISTRICT, at the GREAT NECK PLAZA office of the Board, 4 Dean Ted M. Rosen, Mayor Street, Hicksville, New York, Patricia O’Byrne, until 10:00 A.M., prevailing Clerk-Treasurer time, on Friday, July 2, 2021, 6-9-2021-1T-#225137-GN at which time will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Information for Bidders, HICKSVILLE Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms may be obtained in electronic format LEGAL NOTICE at the office of the District Formation of 134 Liberty Engineer, H2M architects + Avenue LLC filed with the engineers, 538 Broad HolSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) low Road, Fourth Floor East, on 5/5/2021. Office loc.: New York 11747, upon deNassau County. SSNY desig- posit of Twenty-Five Dollars nated as agent of LLC upon ($25.00). Make deposit check whom process against it may payable to HICKSVILLE be served. The address SSNY WATER DISTRICT. Bid-

LEGAL NOTICES der’s deposit will be refunded when the original disc is returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the bids have been opened. Other deposits will not be refunded.

Only plan holders who have registered and paid their deposit are eligible to submit bids.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Hicksville Water District, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he 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 Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT DATED: JUNE 11, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225141HICKS

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, NASSAU County.

JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC F/K/A WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, -against- DOREEN REILLY A/K/A DOREEN J. REILLY; CHRIS DOBIES; “JANE DOE” AND “JANE DOE”, Index No. 612584/2018. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, April 16, 2019 and entered with the Nassau County Clerk on April 22, 2019, Bruce R. Bekritsky, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 236 Boundary Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758 at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on July 1, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. The Sale will occur, rain or shine. Please note, Nassau County’s new auction rules and procedures along with all applicable COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in effect at the auction. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. For additional information please visit: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ COURTS/10JD/nassau/foreclosure.shtml. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 52; Block: 16; Lot: 67 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment,

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Index No. 612584/2018. The approximate amount of judgment is $292,714.04 plus interest and costs. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

6-23-16-9-2021-4T#224894-MASS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 86-548 AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA JACQUELINE NENCHIN: (A) Amend Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals, October 30, 1986 in order to Amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to indicate a change in ownership and occupancy while still maintaining a Parent/Child relationship. (B) Extend the Special Use Permit to maintain an existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a Parent/Child residence.

N/s/o Commonwealth Ave., 70 ft. E/o Central Ave., a/k/a 121 Commonwealth Ave., Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 01-77 AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA PATRICK & DENISE BOURGAL: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 01-77 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 15, 2001, to allow existing addition, front porch, two (2) bow windows and sliding glass door to remain.

E/s/o Westgate Rd., 750 ft.

N/o Henderson Rd., a/k/a 85 Westgate Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-246 MASSAPEQUA STEPHEN MURPHY: (A) Variance to allow existing swimming pool with abutting wood deck having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing rear deck with steps to grade and shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Harrison Pl., 90 ft. W/o Forest Ave., a/k/a 53 Harrison Place, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-247 MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL BELLO: (A) Variance to construct new two story cantilevered dwelling on vacant land having less lot size, width of lot, aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required.

S/s/o Oakley St., 100 ft. W/o Clocks Blvd., a/k/a Oakley Street, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-248 MASSAPEQUA KEATON BEACH: (A) Variance to install in-ground swimming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install pool equipment having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Sunset Rd. & S. Bay Pl., a/k/a 159 Sunset Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-249 MASSAPEQUA LAUREN STRIPPOLI: (A) Variance to install in-ground swimming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install pool equipment having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o W. Shore Dr., 97.57 ft.

S/o S. Merrick Rd., a/k/a 16 W. Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-250 MASSAPEQUA DEBORAH BILLARD: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard and within 30 ft. from intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Park Ln. & Euclid Ave., a/k/a 218 Park Lane, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-251 MASSAPEQUA STEPHEN & LAUREN EINIG: (A) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition having less aggregate side yards than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance construct cantilevered second story addition and rear one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 07-244 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 23, 2007.

N/s/o Peconic Dr., 544.44 ft. W/o Cedar Dr., a/k/a 39 Peconic Drive, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-252 MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL TRIER: Variance to construct pool steps having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Pennsylvania Ave & Parkside Blvd., a/k/a 130 Pennsylvania Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-253

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NORTH MASSAPEQUA VINCENT MULE: (A) Variance to construct second story addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Beechwood Ct., 541.6 ft. N/o N. Pine St., a/k/a 11 Beechwood Ct., North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 21-254 NORTH MASSAPEQUA FERNANDO MOYA: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of N. Baldwin Dr. & N. Ave., a/k/a 1127 N. Baldwin Dr., North Massapequa, NY JUNE 7, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-9-2021-1T-#224999-MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District invites the submission of Sealed Bid Proposals to furnish materials and labor to complete the Freestanding Courtyard Greenhouse at Plainedge Middle School in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following categories of work: PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Bid # 20-008 Freestanding Courtyard Greenhouse Plainedge Middle School CONTRACT G-1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Sealed Bid Proposals will be received until 11:00 am prevailing time on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the School District Administration Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid opening will be streamed LIVE via Zoom to the public by virtual video conferencing. Please access the following link to view the bid opening: https://us04web.zoom.us/ j/5296290430?pwd=aW9lM3AzTlNmcFU3Q2U0QkdFcUJqUT09 Meeting ID: 529 629 0430 Passcode: 671231 Please note: no one will be permitted to join the meeting after 11 a.m.

Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bidders are solely responsible for the arrival of each bid at the School District Administration Office by the appointed time, regard-

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less of the means of delivery.

Bids must be presented on the standard bid proposal form(s) in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Justine Stringer, District Administration Building, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758. All bids shall be sealed and in an opaque envelope that is distinctly marked on the outside as follows: “Bid #20-008, Freestanding Courtyard Greenhouse” as required by the Bid Specifications. The name of the bidder, bidders address, and the name of the contract, and/or contracts being bid must also appear on the outside of the envelope.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC, 270 North Broadway, Hicksville New York, 516827-0240 (phone) during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Bidders are encouraged to call ahead; however the Contract Documents may only be obtained through the Office of REV, 330 Route 17A, Goshen, New York 10924 (877272-0216) beginning on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine ($49.00) Dollars at the following website: www. revplans.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REVplans upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set.

Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Plainedge Union Free School District, and may be uncertified. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms of the ‘Information For Bidders’ to all submitting bids. Bidding Document costs are refundable provided the documents are returned to REVplans within thirty (30) days of the Bid Opening, and are COMPLETE, UNMARKED and in NOT TORN condition. Any bidder requiring printed documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.

All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained 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 the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued.

There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid

addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.

Knowledge of the site is crucial to obtain a proper understanding of the Work.

All bidders must be fully familiar with the site. Bidders shall visit the site of the proposed work and be fully familiarized with conditions as they exist, as well as the character of the operations to be carried on under the proposed contract. All visits must be scheduled & coordinated with Brett Prochazka, Director of Facilities, at (516) 992-7422 or by email to Brett.Prochazka@plainedgeschools.org.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check payable to PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT or by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid conditioned as set forth in the “Information for Bidders” of the Bid Specifications. All bid security, except those of the three lowest bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after bids are submitted. The bid security provided by the three lowest bidders will be returned after the execution of the Trade Contract. The District will require the successful bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds in the amount of the contract price and in the form specified in the Bid Documents.

Each Bidder shall prepare their bid proposal, along with a bid security, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the “Information for Bidders” and Bid Specifications. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Wages to workers, laborers and mechanics employed to work on this project shall be paid in accordance with Section 220 of the Labor Law and in accordance with the Prevailing Rate Schedules found in the Project Manual.

Proof of such payments will be required.

The District reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder providing the required security within forty-five (45) days of the date opening of the bids.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the District further reserves the right to reject bids that contain conditions, omissions, exceptions or modifications, or in its sole discretion to waive any irregularities in the bids, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the District is in its best interest.

By Order of Board of Education Plainedge Union Free School District Maureen Ryan, District Clerk Date: June 9, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225096-MASS

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LEGAL NOTICES MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Trove Tourism Development Advisors LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/26/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Oakridge Lane, Albertson NY 11507. Purpose: any lawful act.

6-16-9-2; 5-26-19-12-20216T-#224603-MA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Cabinet Company of America LLC, Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/13/2021. Cty: Nassau. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against maybe served & shall mail process to Chi Xu 159 San Juan Ave, Albertson, NY 11507. Any lawful act.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224842-MA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of IN PIXELS MEDIA LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/26/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 288 Arlington Street, Mineola, NY 11501.

Purpose: any lawful act.

7-7; 6-30-23-16-9-2-20216T-#224909-MA LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license number pending for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 124 Old Country Road, Mineola New York 11501, Nassau county for on premise consumption. 20 Doughballs/ dba Rikos Pizza Express 6-16-9-2021-2T-#225036-MA LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. by way of video-conference or tele-conference only as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/ j/93859536083?pwd= U1o0NkFuYjBGdHZFWHpe WoxKzZDQT09 Meeting ID: 9385953 6083 Passcode: 350112 One tap mobile +16465588656,, 93859536083#,,,, *350112# US (New York) For the following applications: BZA Application #21-151 Anthony Cira, Jr. 322 Foch Boulevard Mineola, New York 11501 Section 9, Block 590, Lots 223-224 Application to install a central air condition system.

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BZA Application #21-154 Emilio Susa 130 Wellington Road, Mineola, New York 11501 Section 9, Block 39, Lot 13 Application to expand front driveway parking area.

At the scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon. Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Building Department and may be seen during office hours by all interested parties.

All those wishing to be heard will be given such oportunity.

Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Incorporated Village of Mineola 6-9-2021-1T-#225033-MA LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. by way of video-conference or tele-conference only as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/ j/93859536083?pwd= U1o0NkFuYjBGdHZFWHpe WoxKzZDQT09 Meeting ID: 938 5953 6083 Passcode: 350112 One tap mobile +16465588656,, 93859536083#,,,, *350112# US (New York) For the following applications: BZA Application #21-052 Kevin Daily 269 Raff Avenue Mineola, New York 11501 Section 9, Block 48, Lot 30 Application to install a new CAC system.

At the scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon. Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Building Department and may be seen during office hours by all interested parties.

All those wishing to be heard will be given such oportunity.

Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Incorporated Village of Mineola 6-9-2021-1T-#225088-MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of MR. ATLAS GARAGE & CONSULTING SERVICES LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State(SSNY) on 04/15/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: SEAN McCANTS, 1543 BOWE ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224847-NHP LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT -

NASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2021-265 To David B. Weiner, Richard Shamban, Karen Bibo, Richard Laider, Marcia Bergman, James B. Lampke, Robert Lampke, Sandra Russell, Eric Helfbein, Lisa Nelson, Ronna Miller, Carol Miller, Charles Miller and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said MARILYN BIRD, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wifes, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by Leah Schneier, residing at 7901 Montecito Pl, Delray Beach, FL 33446.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on July 21, 2021, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARILYN BIRD aka MARILYN N. BIRD, lately domiciled at 5 Adelaide St., Bldg B1 Apt A-2, Floral Park, NY admitting to probate a Will dated August 13, 2019 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MARILYN BIRD aka MARILYN IN BIRD, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to Leah Schneier [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to ________________________ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to ________ [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, May 13, 2021 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

Name of Attorney: Rivkin Radler LLP 516-357-3177 Address: 926 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 jeffrey.greener@rivkin.com A TRUE COPY OF THE

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WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION Note: This citation is served upon you in accordance with the court’s order directing alternative service of process. No in-person appearances shall be held on the return date of the citation. If you wish to appear to answer or object to this proceeding, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed notice to cited parties.

Note: 22NYCRR.207.7c: Proof of Service shall be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date.

6-9-2; 5-26-19-2021-4T#224734-NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted: ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 10- 2021 NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations: PROPOSAL: ADOPT: 1. DENTON AVENUE – WEST SIDE – NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER From the North curb line of West End Avenue, North, for a distance of 45 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: March 18, 2021 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK 6-9-2021-1T-#225084-NHP

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T.O. 11- 2021 NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations: PROPOSAL: ADOPT: 1. CHERRY LANE – WEST SIDE – NO PARKING ANYTIME From a point 100 feet north of the north curb line of Jericho Turnpike, north for 200 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: March 18, 2021 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK 6-9-2021-1T-#225083-NHP

OYSTER BAY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of DEBRA FILTZER CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/27/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202, Brooklyn NY 11228.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster LEGAL NOTICE Bay, New York, on JUNE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to EN that, after a public hear- consider the following aping duly held by the Town peals: Board of the Town of North

BY ORDER OF THE Hempstead, the following ZONING BOARD ordinance was ordered adOF APPEALS opted: APPEAL NO. 13-107 ORDINANCE NO. AMENDMENT

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OYSTER BAY LORI LAWRENCE: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 13-107 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 21, 2013, to construct front roofed over porch and rear deck.

E/s/o Park Ave., 100.90 ft.

S/o Berry Hill Rd., a/k/a 63 Park Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY APPEAL NO. 09-321 AMENDMENT EAST NORWICH APPEAL NO. 09-551 AMENDMENT PAULA & RICHARD PETRONE: Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 09-321 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 25, 2009 and amended by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 19, 2009 and for Appeal No. 09-551 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 19, 2009, to convert existing enclosed porch to den.

N/s/o Radcliffe Dr. N, 17.02 ft. N/o Radcliffe Dr. W., a/k/a 142 Radcliffe Drive N., East Norwich, NY APPEAL NO. 21-273 LOCUST VALLEY KRISTINA & DAVID JOHANSEN, JR.: (A) Variance to construct second story addition having less average front yard setback (Andrew Place) and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct one story addition and front roof over with platform and steps to grade having less front yard setback (Walter Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install two (2) air conditioning units exceeding maximum encroachment into side yard than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of Walton Ave. & Andrew Pl., a/k/a 14 Walton Avenue, Locust Valley, NY APPEAL NO. 21-274 OYSTER BAY AMANDA & STEPHEN NESIS: Variance to construct portico, reconstruct front one story entry, rear second story cantilever addition, second floor addition over garage area and stairs and landing from grade to existing deck over garage exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Florence Ave., 421 ft.

N/o Melbourne St., a/k/a 88 Florence Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY JUNE 7, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-9-2021-1T-#225000-OB LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN SEALED PROPOSALS will be received for the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown by the attorneys for the Village, Humes & Wagner, LLP 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY, until 11:00 a.m. on

LEGAL NOTICES Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for: REPLACEMENT OF RYEFIELD ROAD SIDEWALK LOCATED IN THE INCORPORATED VIILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN CONTRACT NO. 2-2021-LT. Instructions to bidders, plans and specifications, proposal sheets and form of contract may be procured at the Village Attorney’s office at 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY on and after 12:00 o’clock noon, June 9, 2021.

A non-refundable fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars made payable to the Village of Lattingtown will be required for a copy of the plans, specifications, proposal and form of contract.

Each proposal must be accompanied by either a certified check on a solvent bank or trust company, or bid bond from a surety company acceptable to the Village, in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable to the Village of Lattingtown as security to ensure that the Contract will be executed if awarded to such bidder.

The Contractor will be required to complete the Proposal, Proposal Affidavits, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, as well as the Bid Forms included in the proposal, and other forms included in Part E of this bid package.

The Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of the Labor Laws of the State of New York.

Public Liability and property damage insurance and construction, performance and payment bonds will be required.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for the performance of the work that may be awarded to it for the total amount of the awarded contract price.

The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in any bid, and to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Village after all bids and bidders have been examined and checked.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Village of Lattingtown, NY Dawn Gresalfi Village Clerk Dated June 9, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225042-OB LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OYSTER BAY COVE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau County, New York, on June 22, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with

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Executive Order 202.1, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference is https://zoom. us, meeting ID: 955 3084 0309. The dial-in phone number for audio participation, or for computers without audio capability is 1-929-205-6099.

The hearing will be on the application of Paul Mustacchia, owner of a 2.0 acre parcel of land located at 9 South Road in the Village, designated as Section 26, Block A, Lot 684 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County and located in the Village’s A-1 (2-Acre) Zoning District.

The Appellant seeks a variance to permit the construction of a new patio with open frame trellis, roofed over patio, to reconstruct a portion of the existing dwelling over the same foundation and to relocate existing air-conditioning units, which will require the following variances: 1. To allow the patio with open frame trellis to have a westerly side yard setback of 20.5 feet rather than the required 40 feet, and to have a westerly height-setback ratio encroachment of 2.79 feet; 2. To allow the roofed-over patio to have a westerly side yard setback of 27.5 feet rather than the required 40 feet; 3. To allow the reconstructed dwelling to have a westerly side yard setback of 35 feet rather than the required 40 feet and a height-setback ratio encroachment of 3.98 (4) feet; 4. To relocate the existing air-conditioning unit to the northerly side of the dwelling, located forward of the front lot line of the principal building in the front yard as defined between the front wall of the building and the front lot line or street line.

The above application and plan are available for review on the Village of Oyster Bay Cove website at https://www. oysterbaycove.net/.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Sheryl Lerner Chairperson Z-2021-07 6-9-2021-1T-#225097-OB

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of June 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Plainview Water District duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law Article 7: RESOLUTION autho-

rizing the Business Manager to transfer funds within the Capital Improvement Restricted Reserve Fund in the amount of $2,203,289.59 for the purpose of providing funding for the construction of an interim Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) treatment facility for the removal of 1,4-Dioxane at District Plant No. 3.

Dated: June 2, 2021 Amanda Field Secretary of the Plainview Water District 6-9-2021-1T#225046-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 69-114 AMENDMENT PLAINVIEW HASSAN HASHMAT MIAN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 69-114 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 10, 1969, to construct covered front porch, one story rear addition, air conditioning unit, rear platform with steps to grade, interior alterations and to allow existing garage conversion and 6 ft. high fence.

NW/ cor. of Edi Ct. & Edi Ave., a/k/a 26 Edi Court, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 21-261 OLD BETHPAGE MOUSA SEDIGHI: Variance to construct second story cantilevered addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

E/s/o Robert St., 190 ft. N/o Hay Path Rd., a/k/a 8 Robert Street, Old Bethpage, NY APPEAL NO. 21-262 PLAINVIEW H I R A I F T I KH A R: ( A ) Variance to construct second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/ CHILD residence. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Washington Ave. & Sherwood Dr., a/k/a 21 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 21-263 PLAINVIEW

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 40 JANE FINE: Variance to construct rear deck having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Hofstra Dr., 464.26 ft.

S/o Bucknell Dr., a/k/a 61 Hofstra Drive, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 21-264 PLAINVIEW WEI QI: (A) Variance to construct vestibule and portico having less average front yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(C) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition and covered porch having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct cantilevered second story addition and second floor additions having less roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to construct vestibule, covered porch, portico and cantilevered second story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Island St., 85 ft. E/o Universal Blvd., a/k/a 33 Island Street, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 21-265 PLAINVIEW JODI & MATTHEW SOLOMON: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of S. Lincoln Rd. & E. Lincoln Rd., a/k/a 97 S. Lincoln Road, Plainview, NY JUNE 7, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-9-2021-1T#225001-PLV/OB

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said point being also distant 616.55 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Roslyn-Greenvale Station Road a/k/a Bryant Avenue and the easterly side of Motts Cove Road and from said point of beginning; RUNNING THENCE North East, 298.02 feet; RUNNING THENCE North East, 119.76 feet; RUNNING THENCE along the last mentioned land the following three courses and distances: 1. South West, 88.19 feet; 2. South East, 32.55 feet; 3. South West, 265 feet to the northerly side of Roslyn Greenvale Station Road; RUNNING THENCE westerly along the northerly side of Roslyn-Greenvale Station Road the following two courses and distances: 1. North West, 40.73 feet; 2.

North West, 99.30 feet.

Section: 20 Block: F Lot: 282 Said premises known as 785 BRYANT AVENUE, ROSLYN, NY Approximate amount of lien $2,528,422.06 plus interest & costs.

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

Index Number 015816/2010.

JOSEPH J. RA, ESQ., Referee Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1211 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10036 6-9-2; 5-26-19-20214T-#224621-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: Emerald Green LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 22, 2021.

N.Y. office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of ROSLYN any process to Emerald Green LLC, 1044 Northern BouleLEGAL NOTICE vard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New SUPREME COURT York 11576. Purpose/characCOUNTY OF NASSAU ter of LLC is to engage in any ARIEL BRONXVILLE LLC, lawful act or activity.

Plaintiff -against- SAEID 6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-2021TEHRANI, SHAHLA TEH6T-#224765-ROS RANI A/K/A SHAHLE TEHRANI, et al Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of Notice of formation of Limited Foreclosure and Sale dated Liability Company (“LLC”).

January 22, 2020 and entered Name: Emerald Green Phase on January 23, 2020, and II LLC. Articles of Organipursuant to the Order dated zation filed with the Secreand entered on March 19, tary of State of the State of 2021, I, the undersigned Ref- New York (“SSNY”) on April eree will sell at public auc- 22, 2021. N.Y. office location at (CCP) Calendar Con- tion: Nassau County. The trol Part Court Room of the SSNY has been designated Nassau Supreme Court, 100 as agent of the LLC upon Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, whom process against it may NY on June 21, 2021 at 2:30 be served. The SSNY shall p.m. premises situate, lying mail a copy of any process to and being in the Incorporat- Emerald Green Phase II LLC, ed Village of Roslyn Harbor, 1044 Northern Boulevard, County of Nassau and State 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New York of New York, bounded and 11576. Purpose/character of described as follows: BEGIN- LLC is to engage in any lawNING at a point on the north- ful act or activity. erly side of Roslyn-Greenvale 6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-2021Station Road, distant 284.37 6T-#224766-ROS feet easterly from the southeasterly corner of land now or LEGAL NOTICE formerly of Fairway Estates Notice of formation of Limited

Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: Grant Forbell LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 22, 2021.

N.Y. office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Grant Forbell LLC, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New York 11576. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224767-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: Ruby Dumont LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 22, 2021.

N.Y. office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Ruby Dumont LLC, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New York 11576. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224768-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: The Vermont LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 22, 2021.

N.Y. office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Vermont LLC, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New York 11576. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224769-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: The Wyona LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 22, 2021.

N.Y. office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Wyona LLC, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, New York 11576. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

6-30-23-16-9-2; 5-26-20216T-#224770-ROS LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL Sealed Bids for CONTRACT 2104

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LEGAL NOTICES 2021 PAVEMENT AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT (ESTIMATED COST $500,000.00 TO $600,000.00) VILLAGE ENGINEER: SHL ENGINEERING, P.C. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT SEALED PROPOSALS must be received by the Village Board of Trustees at their offices at 1 Bonnie Heights Road, New York on: Friday June 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM at which time they will be publicly opened and read with the Contract to be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable.

All bids shall be in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the proposed contracts.

No bids shall be received unless made in writing on forms furnished by the Village and unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Village of Flower Hill in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality therein.

The Village will not accept bids from, or award contracts to, anyone who cannot prove to the complete satisfaction of the Board of Trustees that he has sufficient experience in this type of work and is financially able and organized to successfully carry out the work required in the specified time.

Plans and specifications will be available and may be obtained at the Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York, 11030, starting at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021, and thereafter, during normal village business hours. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required for each USB Flash Drive containing the contract documents.

The authorized contact for any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to: Stephen Lawniczak, P.E. SHL Engineering, P.C. P.O. Box 1759 Huntington, New York 11743 Phone: 631-786-0190 email: slawniczak@shlengineeringpc.com Dated: Flower Hill, New York June 9, 2021 For the BOARD OF TRUSTEES By: RONNIE SHATZKAMER, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR 6-9-2021-1T-#225090-ROS

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3, Block 197, Lot 6 for variance of §240-8(I)(1) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to install a gas generator in a front yard on a corner lot which is prohibited by Code.

Application of Mr. & Mrs. Ira Rogowsky, 16 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 64, Lots 274, 276 for variances of §§2407(I)(1)(b) and 240-7(C) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to add a roof to the previously approved pavilion, increasing lot coverage by 324.8 s.f. in excess of the 10,891 s.f. (20.58%) previously granted to a total lot coverage of 11,215.8 s.f., where the maximum permitted by Code is 7,939.7 s.f.

(15%).

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: June 9, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225093-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the Historic District Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will consider the following new applications: Application No. 8104 Anisha Kall 17 Hicks Street Section 6, Block 25, Lot 259 Fence and shed Application No. 8102 Pegasus 49 Bryant Avenue Section 20, Block A, Lot 56 Sign Application No. 7989 Farroukh Hafeez 17 Tatterson Street Section 6, Block 25, Lots 13, 17 2 story addition The meeting will be held as a ZOOM meeting. The information will be posted on the Village’s website roslynny. gov

By Order of the LEGAL NOTICE Historic District Board PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY Inc. Village of Roslyn GIVEN that a public hearing Dated: June 4, 2021 6-9-2021-1T-#225138-ROS of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the16th LEGAL NOTICE day of June, 2021 at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Stella Creations L.L.C. Filed Heights Rd., Manhasset, NY with SSNY on 04/27/2021 Office: Nassau County.

11030 Application of Mr. How- SSNY designated as agent for ard Bernstein, 47 Hem- process and shall mail copy of lock Road, Manhasset, NY any process to: 10 Pheasant 11030 also known as Section Run, North Hills, Roslyn, NY

11576 Purpose: Any lawful purpose 7-14-7; 6-30-23-16-9-20216T-#225102-ROS

SYOSSET/ JERICHO LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of MICHELE BRICKNER LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/27/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 90 State Street, STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207.

Purpose: any lawful act.

7-7; 6-30-23-16-9-2-20216T-#224895-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE Formation of SAW 160 Terminal Drive, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/2021. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Scott Wolkowitz, 9 Warwick Court, Syosset, NY 11791.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

7-7; 6-30-23-16-9-2-20216T-#224943-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 17, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 21-266 WOODBURY FORTUNATO NICOTRA: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance.

S/s/o Arthur Pl., 121.02 ft.

E/o Irving Dr., a/k/a Arthur Place, Woodbury, NY APPEAL NO. 21-267 WOODBURY SARA BOSTWICK: (A) Variance to construct tennis court with 10 ft. high fence having less side/front yard setback (Maple Drive) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct raised pool paver area and install pool equipment having less side yard setback than permit-

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 41 ted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct cabana exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct parking area having less side/front yard setback (Maple Drive) than permitted by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Maple Dr. & Elm St., a/k/a 1 Maple Drive, Woodbury, NY APPEAL NO. 21-269 SYOSSET HONG TU: (A) Variance for the expansion of an existing two-family dwelling.

(B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 79139B and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 7, 1979.

S/s/o Walters Ave., 66.60 ft.

E/o Railroad Ave., a/k/a 37 Walters Avenue, Syosset, NY APPEAL NO. 21-270 SYOSSET ROBERT BLICK: (A) Variance to construct one story attached garage having less aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing gas barbeque and counter having less side yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing air conditioning units having less side yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance.

N/s/o Eaton Rd., 283.38 ft.

E/o Cambria Rd., a/k/a 20 Eaton Road, Syosset, NY APPEAL NO. 21-271 SYOSSET LINCOLN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC: (A) Variance to allow existing flag lot having less width of lot at the “pole portion” and building envelope size than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct new dwelling having less front yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(C) Variance to construct parking area having less front yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance.

S/s/o Cold Spring Rd., 346.7 ft. W/o Southwoods Rd., a/k/a 352 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY JUNE 7, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-9-2021-1T#225002-SYO/JER

WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of GOVERNANCE GROWTH GROUP LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 20 Granada Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTBURY NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES Please take notice that I, Robert Juliano, Village Clerk/ Treasurer of the Village of Westbury, am in receipt of the tax roll and warrant which has been delivered to me for the collection of taxes. Taxes will be received at Village Hall, Village of Westbury, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, daily from June 1, 2021 up to and including July 1, 2021 from nine o’clock in the morning until four o’clock in the afternoon, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

For said period of time, I will receive all taxes paid without additional charge.

On all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 interest of five per centum shall be added for the month of July and an additional one per centum for each month and fraction thereof thereafter until paid.

Dated: May 31, 2021 Westbury, New York Robert Juliano, Village Clerk/Treasurer Village of Westbury 6-9-2-2021-2T#224890-WBY LEGAL NOTICE We advise that you call ahead of time to confirm that the meeting will be conducted in person.

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Appeals, of the Inc. Village of Westbury, for hearing of appeals from orders of the Senior Building Inspector for matters as may be heard on Monday, June 21,2021, at 7:30 P.M., at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York.

Application No. 2021-0601 of Scott Klatsky seeks to legalize and maintain garage conversion at the property known as 101 Lexington St., Westbury, NY 11590, which is in violation of Chapter 248, Article IV, Section 2488: Area: The building area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area. (Allowed: 20%: Proposed:25.7%); Chapter 248-9: Front Yard; There shall be a front yard, the depth of which shall not be less than 30 feet. (Required: 30’, Proposed 22.2’); and Chapter 248, Article IV, Section 24811: Side Yards; In the case of a single-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards, one on each side of the main building, the aggregate widths of which shall be at least 30 feet. Neither side yard shall be less than 12 feet wide; provided, however, that in the case of a lot held in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter and of a width of less than 75 feet and/or a depth of less than 100 feet, six inches may be deducted from the required

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aggregate width of the side yards for each foot in width that such lot shall lack of the said 75 feet, but no side yard shall be less than eight feet wide for all lots with frontage of 50 feet or more or less than five feet wide for lots with frontage of less than 50 feet, and/or six inches may be deducted from the required depth of the rear yard for each foot in depth that such lot shall lack of the said I 00 feet, but the depth of such rear yard shall in no case be reduced thereby to less than 15 feet.

(Required: 12’/30’, Aggregate, Proposed: 10.3’/27.6’ Aggregate) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section 10, Block 112, Lot(s) 81.

Zone Residence “A”. It is situated on the northerly side of Lexington St., and westerly of Longwood Ave. Application No. 2021-06-02 of David Moonasar seeks to erect an accessory structure on the southeast side of the residence known as 14 Metrick Ct., Westbury, NY 11590, which is in violation of Chapter 248, Article IV, Section 248-11: Side Yards; In the case of a single-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards, one on each side of the main building, the aggregate widths of which shall be at least 30 feet. Neither side yard shall be less than 12 feet wide; provided, however, that in the case of a lot held in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter and of a width of less than 75 feet and/or a depth of less than I 00 feet, six inches may be deducted from the required aggregate width of the side yards for each foot in width that such lot shall lack of the said 75 feet, but no side yard shall be less than eight feet wide for all lots with frontage of 50 feet or more or less than five feet wide for lots with frontage of less than 50 feet, and/or six inches may be deducted from the required depth of the rear yard for each foot in depth that such lot shall lack of the said I 00 feet, but the depth of such rear yard shall in no case be reduced thereby to less than 15 feet. (Required: min 12’, Proposed: 3’) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section 10, Block M. Lot(s) 192. It is situated on southerly side of Me Irick Ct.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF WESTBURY 6-9-2021-1T-#225026-WBY LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Westbury District Management Association will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7 PM at via conference call.

Dial in: 712-770-5505, Access Code: 597 516 563 6-9-2021-1T-#225025-WBY LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 21st day of May, 2021, bear-

LEGAL NOTICES ing Index Number 289-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Jason Richard Potar. The city and state of my present address are Westbury, NY; the month and year of my birth are February, 1969; the place of my birth is Manhattan, New York; my present name is Richard Jason Potar.

6-9-2021-1T-#225072-WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted: ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 8- 2021 NEW CASSEL, NEW YORK Section l. All motor or oth-

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er vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations: PROPOSAL ADOPT: 1. PARK AVENUE – HOPPER STREET – FULL STOP All Traffic Eastbound on Park Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersection with Hopper Street.

2. 4th Ave – HOPPER STREET – FULL STOP All Traffic Westbound on 4th Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersection with Hopper Street.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine, or when applicable, by imprisonment, not in excess

of the amount set forth in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, or by both such fine and imprisonment, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities, and late payment, if applicable” Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: March 18, 2021 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK 6-9-2021-1T-#225082-WBY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The moment you wake up -- the one between unconsciousness and the first thought of the day -- exists in a holy stillness, an invigorated silence of pure potential, waiting to embrace you any time you want to slip back in. Why quest for it? Not venturing out can help you find what is always with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The action plays out before you, and participation is optional. You can take control or lend support. You can be a spectator or do much less as you move right along. Remember your power to choose.

Many a scene will try and seduce you into thinking that participation is mandatory, which is not the case.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Secure in yourself, you don’t seek status. In every life, there is something that’s enviable to others. Though some lives sport this more obviously than others. This week, you’ll be inclined to hide anything that others might be jealous of -- a wise instinct, as the wrong kind of attention won’t benefit you in the least.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you could see the bonding agent that makes relationships strong, then you would notice the “glue” applied in tiny drops -- brief moments of trust that, over time, build up to a quantity to connect people in points of solidarity. Don’t doubt the power of small positive interactions. They count. They are, in fact, everything.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to get your project done, and you have everything you need now -- except time. In this case, time can be made.

It can be carved out, claimed and protected. Unless you get intentional and proactive about this, it won’t happen. You may even need to become somewhat ferocious. Your project is worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Growth is happening whether you recognize it or not. You’re in the process of change. As any insect inside a chrysalis knows, what’s occurring doesn’t feel the least bit miraculous. Instead, it’s experienced as messy, cramped and uncomfortable. Nonetheless, on the other side of this will be a wondrous flight. Onward!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just when you think you know yourself, a new circumstance gives you an exciting glimpse into levels of your personality to be revealed in the next 10 weeks. You may feel somewhat lost. Every option is a road you’ve never been down to a destination uncertain -- disconcerting and yet you’ll love where you land.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Nothing limits a view like a limited viewpoint.

As fond as you are of reasonableness, today’s scene will make you wonder if you might be better off imposing unrealistic expectations on an area of your life. This will shake things up. Tomorrow will be different from today because you dared to see it differently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Things that appear to happen all at once are really the result of a long buildup of culminating measures. In this light, what do you think the current trends will eventually produce? Expert powers of projection are on the cosmic tap this week. Guess what’s coming. Adjust your actions to aim at the future you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re turning out good work as fast as you can. Don’t disparage your progress. To accept your natural pacing as a starting point (instead of comparing yourself to those going faster) is an attitude that will carry you far. Self-encouragement is like the high-energy music that makes a workout easier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The journey between novice and mastery crosses through a large field of mediocrity. It’s nothing too treacherous, just tall grass and gopher holes. The main thing is not to lie down and rest, and certainly don’t set up camp. March on. You’ll know you’re out of mediocrity when the terrain is more difficult and the views grand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s as though you’re chasing a result that doesn’t want to be caught. You reach and, like a startled animal, it runs. So stop putting energy into the chase and start putting it into different methods of getting stronger and faster. Likely this has to do with building a habit -- becoming mighty through repetition.

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he Gold Coast Purple Stingers finished their spring season in second place overall, taking them to the final game of the championship series against the first place Lady Diamond Pros from Lynbrook.

“I have been working with these ladies since we started the Stingers when they were only nine years old,” said Coach Jeff Roditi. “I could not be prouder how far they have come, the hard work they have put in and what great players and teammates they are becoming.”

The Stingers fired up the offense right from the first inning with a run.

“I’m proud of how I pitched, but I’m even prouder of how great we all played as a team, both at bat and in the field,” said #99 Grace Ryan.

Stellar pitching allowed only 10 hits over the seven innings with two strike outs and the game saw two home runs hit in the second and seventh innings.

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