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Hoops For Hope: The Sports Fundraiser For A Cause LAUREN FELDMAN & JANET BURNS editors@antonmediagroup.com

id-January marked the return of an annual effort to better the lives of families impacted by cancer. For the past 19 years, Coach Bill Dubin — formerly of Hewlett High School, now Assistant Coach at Sewanhaka — has spearheaded Hoops for Hope, a fundraiser for SIBSPlace. Three Hoops for Hope games were hosted on Jan. 13, 18 and 19, featuring boys basketball teams from a variety of schools across Nassau, the first of which pitted Bethpage High School against Oceanside High School, followed by Sewanhaka High School vs. Carey High School and Hewlett High School vs. Bellmore JFK High School. Bethpage defeated Oceanside by a score of 57-37. Head Coach Jack Davenport was happy to join in the fun for another year. “Coach Dubin is a dear friend of mine and we have coached against each other for Bethpage High School’s basketball team, with Coach Jack Davenport. (Photo courtesy of Bill Dubin) several years,” he said. “Bethpage had participated in four Hoops for Hopes games leagues,” explained Davenport. “Being able in previous years. Due to the pandemic, to play in support of the organization and the games were put on hold, so this year, the people they serve was truly a rewarding Coach Dubin reached out to me again experience.” about participating. Coach Dubin has Coach Dubin has been involved with done an excellent job coordinating these SIBS since its beginnings, and is now on fundraisers and games over the years and the board of directors. He said the fundthe Bethpage team and school district are raiser began originally as a Kiwanis Club eager to support SIBSPlace.” SIBSPlace provides supportive program- basketball tournament, which later became the Hoops for Hope program. Dubin was ming for the siblings or children of local a Hewlett varsity basketball coach for residents who have a devastating illness 23 years, this year making his debut as such as cancer. The nonprofit has been assistant coach at Sewanhaka High School. serving the families of Nassau County and SIBSPlace focuses on the challenges a well sibling faces in coping with having a There was always Long Island since brother or sister with cancer or another devastating illness. a Hoops for Hope 2000. Based in (Photo credit: SIBSPlace.org) game at Hewlett, Rockville Centre, and throughout the SIBSPlace uses years there have also explained. When he was a Hewlett coach, Hoops for Hope fundraiser helps get the a psychosocial supbeen games at West Dubin would help fund tickets to away SIBS name out there. “It’s really the only port model based Hempstead, Bethgames or team trips, or a new pair of sneak- program of its kind in the country. The fact in prevention page, Oceanside, but ers for a player. that the siblings or children of someone therapy, and works Hewlett has always This love of helping children has carried with cancer or another illness, they’re able to help children been the anchor. Each over into his multi-decade relationship to function as normal as possible and have deal with anxiety, year, Dubin reaches with SIBSPlace, and the families they serve. a regular life. And we also have therapies build meaningful out to school district “When it comes to SIBS kids, they need and a bereavement group for families that relationships with head coaches to see if a lot of help. And our program doesn’t have unfortunately lost someone… We’re peers, externalanyone is interested in charge [families] anything. It’s all based on very well-rounded, and we have a lot of ize their feelings, joining the fundraisdonations and fundraising.” programs available.” and to have their ing games. “This year Aside from his love for helping families, He continued, “This program has gone feelings validated. I was lucky to have Dubin also relates more personally to on for 19 years, and hopefully it will conToday, SIBSPlace Bethpage respond struggles with disease. “I’m also a cancer tinue, even grow. I’m hoping we can get is an affiliate of again, and Hewlett survivor from 23 years ago. I look back on even more schools involved… We want to Mount Sinai South (Photo courtesy of Bill Dubin) and Sewanhaka also that time, and if my daughter had been get SIBS’ name out there. A lot of people Nassau. both [hosted] games.” born [at that time], this would have been a haven’t heard of us or don’t know what we Bethpage students were also eager to Dubin has worked for much of his life great program for her to be involved in. So do, and we really want to spread our wings raise money for a good cause. “Many of the to help out kids. “Everything I’ve done in I was very lucky, and I want other people to and get information out there.” children in the SIBSPlace program attend my career has always been for kids. If a have those resources I could have needed.” If you are interested in getting involved, schools like Bethpage, Sewanhaka and kid needed something, I’d try to find the Dubin is proud to work with such an or learning more about SIBSPlace services, Oceanside. For the students on our team, inspiring organization, and hopes that the visit https://www.sibsplace.org/ these children are their classmates and col- resources to make it happen for them,” he

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Steve Rhoads Supports Farmingdale Boy Scouts Last month, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads thanked the Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale and Boy Scout Troop 46 for setting up dozens of American flags in a

beautiful Field of Honor display of patrioThe Hicksville Fire Department held a tism in front of the Farmingdale Library. swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected —Submitted by the Office of chief and commissioner at headquarters on State Senator Steve Rhoads Monday January 1, 2024. Installed as chief of the department was Joseph Difronzo, 1st assistant chief Chris Wright, 2nd assistant chief Mike Murphy, 3rd assistant chief Matt

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75th Anniversary Of St. Bernard’s Church In Levittown Last month, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads congratulated St. Bernard’s Parish on their 75th Anniversary of serving the Levittown community. Over the past 75 years, St. Bernard’s has become a cornerstone of the community, offering spiritual guidance, educational programs, and charitable outreach to those in need. Senator Rhoads presented a citation to Pastor Fr. Ralph Sommer congratulating him on this milestone and wished

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the Parish many more years of continuing to spread faith, hope, and love throughout the Levittown community. The Gala was a time to reflect on the past and celebrate the present, while also looking towards a bright future for St. Bernard’s Parish and its members. Senator Rhoads also rolled up his sleeves to help serve food at the Anniversary Gala. —Submitted by the office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

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Keyer. Also installed was newly elected commissioner Gerard Mulholland. Special thanks to retiring commissioner and former chief Al Merk along with outgoing chief Chris Moskos for their dedicated service to the department and community. —Submitted by Joe Sperber, HFD

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Suozzi Engages With POB Chamber At January Meeting The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum for the upcoming special election on February 13th (with early voting beginning Feb 3rd) pivoted to a town hall format at its membership meeting on Wednesday, January 17th with Democratic Congressional Candidate Tom Suozzi appearing solo. Republican candidate Mazi Pilip declined the chamber’s repeated invitations, finally citing a scheduling conflict. On a very cold, icy morning, Mr. Suozzi arrived early, taking the time to shake the hands of all 30-plus attendees at the Mid-Island Y JCC. “Every problem is complicated so in order to solve one, it must involve compromise and reaching across the table,” he began. More than once, he candidly expressed his passion and experience for rising above “all the noise” to get things done, noting a few examples of past successes. “As a former Congressman and County Executive, I know how government works,” he said.

During the 50-minute appearance, he answered questions from several chamber members and guests; all eagerly awaited his replies. Regarding one on the immigration crisis, Suozzi relayed the idea of creating a massive processing facility, similar to Ellis Island, on the southern US border with onsite immigration judges vetting those entering. As reported in The New York Times, he noted, he and Congressman Peter King, a veteran Republican, worked together on this concept. Mr. Suozzi concluded by encouraging everyone there to spread the word about voting in the special election (which will fill the seat of the ousted George Santos). He exited the JCC to loud applause. The POB Chamber board thanks Mr. Suozzi for his time and CEO Rick Lewis and staff for hosting the meeting. Early voting will be held at the JCC. Visit their website for dates and times. www.miyjcc.org —Submitted by Barbara Mars, for the POB Chamber of Commerce

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Town Of Oyster Bay Hosts 2024 Inauguration Ceremony

he Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted its 2024 Inauguration Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato. The event was held at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale, with a special remembrance for victims and survivors of the Farmingdale Marching Band crash last fall. Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson served as Master of Ceremonies for the event and Farmingdale Schools Superintendent Paul Defendini welcomed all in attendance. Remarks were also given by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph G. Cairo, Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip and former Congressman Peter King. Officials were also joined by Tweed Roosevelt, the great grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Special performances were performed by the Farmingdale High School Vocal Jazz and Daler A Cappella. “Today we embark on a new chapter in the history of our beloved Town. This victory is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the recognition of what we have accomplished in the Town of Oyster Bay,” Supervisor Saladino said. “We did not just win an election, we have won the opportunity to shape the future of our Town,

Supervisor Saladino (Contributed photo) to build on our successes, and to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. As we look to the future, my focus remains steadfast on the values that make our Town the won-

derful community it is today – values of community, safety and a high quality of life for all.” Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board

have returned fiscal stability and trust to the Town of Oyster Bay, turning a $44 million deficit into a $88 million surplus, all while cutting taxes. The Supervisor noted that debt is down 25 percent even while the Town has paved 35 percent of roadways, with more to come. The Town has also received 8 credit rating upgrades, and held the line on Town property taxes for six consecutive years after initially reducing them in 2018, resulting in over $9 million being back in the pockets of homeowners rather than in the coffers of government. “Our Town is made up of wonderful communities – a home for families, a haven for small businesses, and a place where memories are made. It is that reason that this team works day and night to protect our quality of life,” continued Supervisor Saladino. “From improving sports fields to upgrading parks, repaving roads and working with police to keep you safe, we’re committed to you and your family. “I am also acutely aware of the financial burden that taxes can place on our residents and businesses. That is why we actively seek economic development projects that expand the tax base while benefitting our Town as a whole. We are a financially stable Town, and are better equipped than ever before to meet the needs of residents and address the challenges that may arise.” —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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SCHOOL NEWS

Hicksville Middle School Students Knit Hats And Warm Hearts

Massapequa Teen Named Student Of The Quarter By Nassau BOCES

Nathan Wachter from the Massapequa UFSD was named Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES GC Tech career and techHicksville Middle School sixth-graders in New Hyde Park. nical education high school. Nathan, who enrolled in the school’s Family and ConBryan Sarandrea, Hicksville Supervisor of is attending Massapequa High School, is sumer Science class recently learned how Social Studies and Home and Careers, said studying Construction Electricity. to knit and have been mastering the art of “Authentic learning experiences such as Students of the Quarter are honored for knitting the perfect hat. this are great opportunities for students to their grades, attendance, work ethic and For the second year, the students have demonstrate creativity and care for others. preparedness. These students have taken participated in a knitting project that The enthusiasm shown by students while the initiative on class projects and are role produced over 250 child sized hats as small working on this project is an inspiration to models for their fellow students, in both the as newborn to be donated to sick children the school community.” classroom and the workplace. treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center —Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools About Nassau BOCES A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. We empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments. We offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, our technology services form the backbone of many school districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, we are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit www.nassauboces.org and like Hicksville Middle School students have knitted over 250 winter hats to donate to Cohen us at www.facebook.com/nassauboces. Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park through a service-learning project. (Contributed photo) —Submitted by Nassau BOCES

Nathan Wachter (left) of Massapequa is congratulated on being named GC Tech Student of the Quarter by Principal Madelaine Hackett. (Contributed photo)

Two Plainview Elementary Schools Named Top 10 In The State Old Bethpage Elementary School (OBE) and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School (JJP) have been ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in New York according to U.S. News & World Report. The outlet placed OBE and JJP in the 8th and 9th spots, respectively, among the 3,872 elementary schools the magazine reviewed statewide. These rankings are based on learning proficiency in math and reading. OBE and JJP are the only elemen-

tary schools on Long Island to be within the top 10. In addition to this prestigious honor, U.S. News & World Report ranked all Plainview-Old Bethpage schools within the top 60 in New York. “It is a great honor for our schools to be once again recognized as top performing at both the state and national levels by U.S. News and World Report,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara. “These accolades are a reflection of how the

Students at Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School, ranked 9th. (Contributed photos)

exceptional teamwork we have among our educators, administrators, and families has such a positive impact on student academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing. We are fortunate to have a community led by a dedicated Board of Education that supports our schools and students in extraordinary ways. Most important, however, are the children. Their curiosity, tenacity and commitment to learning have them achieving at incredible rates. We could not

be more proud of our staff and students.” For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www. pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/. —Submitted by the PlainviewOld Bethpage Central School District

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SPORTS & RECREATION

MacArthur Students Earn Outstanding Phys Ed Student Award

wo outstanding seniors at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown School District earned countywide honors for their leadership on and off the field. Benjamin Campbell, who plays volleyball and tennis, and Nicole Stueckenschneider, who plays softball, are winners of the Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Student Award. Although talented athletes, the award acknowledges the students’ cooperation and collaboration with their peers. Both were nominated by their physical education teachers after being observed to be encouraging helpers to their classmates. Benjamin and Nicole make a difference in their classes by cultivating a fun environment that promotes participation by all. The district congratulates these students on this proud achievement. —Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Pickleball’s Popularity Reaches Lockhart In Massapequa The pickleball craze has come to Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Students are enjoying the fast-growing sport in physical education classes, learning the rules and engaging in competition. Physical education teachers Joe Catalanotto and Sandra Vacirca said that the pickleball unit is new this year for secondthrough fifth-grade students. They set up six courts in the gym, with four players per court at a time. There are neon yellow pick-

Benjamin Campbell and Nicole Stueckenschneider, seniors at General Douglas MacArthur High School. (Contributed photo)

leballs as well as small and large paddles. The unit began with an introduction to pickleball rules and etiquette, including how to play with a partner. After learning the fundamentals of the game, students began playing scrimmage matches, before moving on to scored competitions. “Pickleball has become extremely popular,” Ms. Vacirca said. “Everyone’s playing it, so we said, ‘Let’s do it!” —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Lockhart Elementary School fifth-graders have been enjoying a new pickleball unit in physical education classes. (Contributed photo)

Storied Seaford Coach Earns 400th Win Ralph Rossetti has brought a culture of winning to the Seaford varsity boys basketball program over the past four decades, as he recently notched his 400th career coaching victory. But more important to him is fostering an environment in which his players feel valued, respected and cared for. The milestone victory came on Jan 6., a dominating 66-34 victory over East Rockaway. Coach Rossetti is in his 43rd year as the varsity coach, and led the middle school team for five years before that. He has continued to coach well past his retirement as a Seaford Middle School technology teacher. “It was the culmination of a lot of years, a big journey,” he said of his 400th win with the Vikings. “That’s what I’m most proud of, staying at one school.” Coach Rossetti was 32 when he took over the varsity squad, following a letter of recommendation from a board of education trustee whose son, Scott Andrews, was a Seaford basketball player. His teams have made the playoffs 22 times, won five league championships, two sportsmanship awards and a county championship in 1998 against Island Trees. He also has had three players reach the 1,000-point mark during his tenure, Michael Harrington in the 1990s and James Curley and Robert Goldstein in the 2000s. Several of his players have gone on to play at the collegiate level. “My biggest satisfaction is after my boys

Seaford High School boys varsity basketball coach Ralph Rossetti, joined by senior players Andrew Tudda, left, and Jeff Cesario, recently won his 400th career game in his 43rd year leading the Vikings. (Contributed photo) graduate, seeing how well they do in the real world,” Coach Rossetti said. He was a varsity player for East Meadow High School, then played at Southern State College/University of South Dakota Springfield. His primary position was shooting guard.

Coach Rossetti said that adaptability has been his key to success. During his 43 years leading the Vikings, he has implemented different playing styles based on the strengths and abilities of his players. The players have tremendous respect for

their coach, seeing him as a mentor beyond the game. “He’s not only a coach for basketball, he also teaches us life lessons and life skills that we’ll need in the future,” senior Jeff Cesario said. “I was just really happy for coach on getting his 400th win. No one deserves it more for all the hard work and dedication he puts into the program.” Senior Andrew Tudda, a three-year varsity player, said the team lost the game that was Coach Rossetti’s first shot at the milestone, so they worked extra hard to get that win in the next game. “I love how involved he is,” Andrew said. “He’s a great coach but a much better person. I love playing for him.” Coach Rossetti’s 300th career win came against W.T. Clarke High School, while his 350th and 400th were both defeats over East Rockaway. The two biggest rivals for Seaford basketball over the years, he said, were Island Trees and Wantagh. “For four-plus decades, coach Ralph Rossetti, well known as ‘Coach Ro,’ has brought energy, commitment and passion to his student-athletes and the Seaford basketball program,” said Kevin Witt, director of physical education, health and athletics. “Coach Ro taught valuable life lessons through basketball while having fun making great connections with his players.” —Submitted by the Seaford School District

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THURSDAY, JAN. 25 Bridging the Gap: Introduction to Veterans Services 2 p.m. Connect with Veteran Outreach Specialists to help Veterans and their dependents to get the resources that they need. Services include applying for service connected disability, helping to navigate the VA, and finding local events that are Veteran specific. This program is in-person at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave. Registration is not required. Healthy Aging: A Mindful Approach 2 p.m. In this workshop, presenter Gloria Drewitz will teach us how to maximize our energy and flourish in mind, body, and spirit in every chapter of life. This program will demonstrate the tools, strategies, and mindfulness basics that support resiliency. Learn how to break patterns of boredom and isolation, how

to keep a positive attitude through health challenges and lifestyle adjustments and how to rekindle joy after losses. This event is taking place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

SATURDAY, JAN. 27 Cooking with Geeta: Dal Makhani 2 p.m. This month, we’re learning how to make the popular dal makhani with Geeta Makin! This luxurious dish is made with beans, lentils, butter, and cream. Dal makhani is the perfect dish for vegetarians, and it’s warm and comforting for the winter season. The only thing you need to bring to this live cooking demo is your appetite! This is an in-person class for adults (18+) taking place in the Community Room at Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

SUNDAY, JAN. 28 Musical Tribute to the Ladies of Jazz: 2 p.m. Hicksville Library is proud to present vocalist (Image credit: The Hicksville Emilie Sur- Public Library) tees and her trio, as they present a musical tribute to the ladies of jazz & blues: Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Etta James! Featuring hit songs like “I’d Rather Go Blind,” “I Put a Spell on You,” “Strange Fruit,” and more! This is an in-person program taking place at Hicksville Public Library. Register to receive an event reminder. Vocalist Emilie Surtees has performed on the Main Stage of BB Kings Blues Club in New York City’s Times Square, at The Highline Ballroom in Chelsea, and many more.

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L EGAL NOTICE SU PPLEMENT AL SU MMONS Mortgaged Premises: 1-79 AT LANT IC AVENU E, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 Section: 49, B lock: 297, L ot: 1 INDEX NO. 60819 7/ 2023 Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU DEU T SCHE BANK NAT IONAL T RU ST COMPANY, AS T RU ST EE FOR MORGAN ST ANLEY HOME EQ U IT Y LOAN T RU ST 2007-1, MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs . MALEK ABI RAFEH A/ K / A MALEK ABIRAFEH, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBU T EE OF T HE EST AT E OF HANON ABIRAFEH A/ K / A HANON ABI RAFEH; W ILL ABI RAFE A/ K / A W ILL A. RAFEH, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBU T EE OF T HE EST AT E OF HANON ABIRAFEH A/ K / A HANON ABI RAFEH; U NK NOW N

HEIRS AND DIST RIBU T EES OF T HE EST AT E OF HANON ABIRAFEH A/ K / A HANON ABI RAFEH, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or speciﬁc lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devi sees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons derivi ng interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wive s, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devi sees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF SPRINGDALE AT FARMINGDALE CONDOMINIU M; NEW YORK ST AT E DEPART MENT OF T AX AT ION AND FINANCE; U NIT ED ST AT ES OF AMERICA; CHERYL

RAFEH, “ JOHN DOE #2” through “ JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being ﬁctitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, havi ng or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. T o the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SU MMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’ s attorney within twenty (20) days of the servi ce of this Summons, exclusive of the day of servi ce, or within thirty (30) days after servi ce of the same is complete where servi ce is made in any manner other than by personal delive ry within the State. T he U nited States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of servi ce. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a j udgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the eve nt that a deﬁciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, Continued on page 12

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Bird Collisions Create Headaches How to help birds avoid hitting buildings

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big, glass-covered building makes a dramatic addition to a cityscape. It is a statement of human ingenuity and engineering. However, these buildings wreak havoc on birds. An estimated one billion birds die in collisions with buildings in the US every year. The majority of these collisions occur in the daytime, especially during the seasonal migrations of spring and fall, when more birds are moving between their regional territories. Surprisingly, smaller buildings have an even greater impact. While most people consider bird collisions with glass to be an urban phenomenon involving tall, many-windowed skyscrapers, the reality is that 56 percent of collision mortality occurs at low-rise buildings of four stories or less, 44 percent at urban and rural residences, and less than one percent at high-rise buildings, according to the US department of Fish and Wildlife. This is because shorter buildings are most common and are at the same level as the vegetation, making them more likely to be in the flight path of more birds. The reason birds collide with glass comes down to the difference between how humans and birds see the world. Contrary to a popular myth, neither humans nor birds “see” glass; anyone who has ever walked into what they thought was an open door will understand this concept. People are conditioned to understand that glass is transparent and/or reflective. Birds do not perceive glass, which creates a lethal illusion of open airspace. The majority of collisions occur during the day, when birds can see reflections of the landscape in the glass, such as clouds, the open sky, vegetation, or the ground, or birds see through the glass to real or perceived habitats like potted plants or vegetation inside the buildings. During inclement weather, especially overcast or foggy conditions, migrating birds can be attracted to lighted buildings. This results in collisions and exhaustion. The birds may become entrapped in parts of the structure or continually try to find a way through the glass, burning up precious energy reserves.

Warbler killed in window strike at Evans Hall at Yale.

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A dead woodpecker on the sidewalk.

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Choose Bird Friendly Glass Acid-etched, Fritted or Frosted Glass Most effective when on the glass exterior, “fritted” glass includes adhered ceramic lines, dots or other patterns. Etching, fritting, and frosting not only reduce the risk of bird collisions but also reduce energy costs by reducing solar heat gain (27 SHGC) and reducing cooling loads. You can save energy and birds while still naturally lighting your buildings. Existing glass can be frosted using sandblasting. Ultraviolet Patterned Glass Ultraviolet (UV)-reflecting glass products are available with patterns generally invisible to humans but visible to many birds species. Channel Glass Patterns created by channel glass reduce bird collisions; it is made of energy efficient, recycled materials. The American Bird Conservancy provides the latest recommendations in glass products.

Birds are critical to ecosystems. Those like crows and vultures scavenge carcasses, reducing the spread of diseases such as rabies and distemper. Some disperse seeds, spreading plants into new areas. Birds such as hummingbirds help pollinate plants. Predators like hawks and owls help keep the mouse and rat population in check. Others eat millions of mosquitoes and biting insects each year. Birds also serve as an important food source for other animals. Starting in April 2018, a group of Yale faculty, staff, students, alumni, and citizen scientists began monitoring bird collisions at Edward P. Evans Hall as part of a wider case study to monitor bird strikes on campus and develop a plan to reduce collisions. The building features roughly 130,000 square feet of exterior glass; a courtyard with six honey locust trees; and multiple design features linked to fatal bird collisions, such as transparent walkways and unobstructed, reflective windows abutting bird habitat. From April 2018 to April 2022, at least 419 birds were killed and at least 19 birds were injured or stunned due to collisions with the building. These birds represent at least 56 species, including multiple species of conservation concern. This shows the impact that human-created obstacles are having on all species of birds. Only free roaming, outdoor domestic cats are doing more damage to these populations, as published in the journal Nature

Communications. A number of steps can be taken to minimize bird collisions. Simply designing or retrofitting buildings to minimize elements that have been proven to confuse birds, including changing the type of glass used, adding awnings, shades and shutters to eliminate reflections, and adding screens and netting can reduce collisions by up to 90 percent. Another factor is night time lighting. Reducing or eliminating excessive and unnecessary nighttime illumination will not only help birds, but it also reduces light pollution and saves energy. The Fish and Wildlife service states that reduced lighting power can be accomplished using lighting control strategies that extinguish or dim interior lighting when it is unneeded, such as when the building is vacant, during the workday when a space is unoccupied, or when natural lighting is adequate. Exterior lighting can also employ motion sensors and light downshields resulting in cost savings with only modest initial investment. For individual homeowners, taking steps on the exterior of windows will be most effective. These treatments usually involve some form of visual disruption, such as lines or dots, that the birds can recognize as a barrier and avoid. For more information on bird conservation, visit the American Bird Conservancy at abcbirds.org

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Senator: Feds Must Aggregate Storms To Unlock Aid

rmed with a new plan to tackle the recent walloping of Long Island beaches from back-to-back storms, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer picked up the phone and dialed Army Corps top brass to urge action. Schumer said that despite recent shoreline damage and public outcry, the Corps has not yet acted to preserve and rebuild critical protective dunes and beaches. Schumer revealed a new plan to push the Army Corps to fund emergency rehabilitation across Long Island shores as he laid out a path for the Corps to follow to get it done. “Look, the Army Corps has done important and critical work across Long Island. I made sure of that and I applaud it, but these back-to-back battering of storms have created an urgent and emergency level situation across Suffolk that demands more imminent actions to both contain and counter the threats to people, businesses and the local environment,” said Schumer. “I just got off the phone with Army Corps top brass to lay out a plan to unlock emergency funds for shoreline and beach rehab by aggregating back-to-back storms as one single event. I told the Corps my plan, they

A view of Fire Island from the Fire Island lighthouse Photo by Alex Nuñez agreed it with it and they’ll tell New York Corps officials the same.” Schumer explained that to unlock emergency funds, a threshold of damage needs to be met. Schumer explained that while recent storms do not independently hit the threshold mark, an aggregation or a cumulative measurement of the storms would achieve the threshold reach required to access the federal help. He said recent storms have caused major dune and berm erosion on the eastern side of Fire Island, west of Shinnecock Inlet, west of Fire Island Inlet on Jones Beach Island and Montauk.

Schumer already sent the Army Corps multiple letters asking for an emergency declaration and rehabilitation assistance for these areas, but the NY District repeatedly told Schumer’s office that multiple storms could not be grouped together to substantiate an emergency declaration. Schumer, today, is making the cogent case that the storms can be aggregated and he told top Corps brass this morning that the aggregation and declaration needs to happen ASAP. “Any answer that says Long Island’s recent storms cannot be aggregated

together to meet an emergency threshold for federal help is giving me a grain of sand on the beach of excuses, and that type of bureaucracy just won’t work for me, locals or environmental advocates,” said Schumer. “I told the Corps that the aggregate impacts of Hurricane Lee, Tropical Storm Ophelia, a storm on Dec. 17-18th and the storm this past Tuesday into Wednesday have all cumulatively contributed to major dune erosion and sand loss across Fire Island, the area West of Shinnecock Inlet, Jones Island Beaches (West of Fire Island Inlet: Gilgo, Overlook, Tobay, Gilgo State Park), and significant erosion in Montauk. “Some communities of Fire Island are left without any dune and berm protecting homes and geotextile bags protecting downtown Montauk have been washed away, fortifications near the commercial dock west of Shinnecock Inlet have been undone, and beachfront has washed away along eastern Jones Island town and state beaches, endangering public facilities and potentially Ocean Parkway,” Schumer added. “This is an emergency.” —Submitted by The Office of Senator Charles Schumer

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JANET BURNS

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The nature of human life is such that everyone experiences and perceives the world around them differently, with their own perspectives and sense of context. Another thing that defines the human heart and intellect is our ability to hold multiple ideas in our heads at once; sometimes those ideas conflict, and sometimes they complement one another, and almost inevitably there are shades of nuance, subjectivity, and context involved. Those points have often come to mind for me over the past three months as I have seen an outpouring of grief, anger, and confusion from around the world and from my New York neighbors regarding the Israeli-Palestinian war. Like anyone else, my long-distance experience of the war this fall has been unique, though I’ve often felt emotions that many others are feeling, or asked the questions we’ve all heard time and again. As a 37-yearold half-Jewish journalist living in a Palestinian neighborhood in a metropolitan area containing the second-largest Jewish population in the world, I have also frequently found it necessary, vital even, to recall my capacity to hold multiple ideas in my head at once. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, I had surgery in my throat to remove a nodule that had been causing discomfort since 2018, and which possibly appeared to be, but ultimately was not, a cancerous growth. Back in 2019, a doctor had told me it looked like “either throat cancer or Eagle Syndrome,” and then told me not to Google the latter (which of course I did; it isn’t pretty, but cancer seemed worse). During what I’ll always think of as ‘the COVID years,’ I had to put off dealing with a couple of less-thanurgent medical and dental issues, including this one, which caused my throat to make what I can only describe as a big clunk every single time I swallowed and eventually made it hard to talk. By last October, I was extremely eager to have whatever it was removed from my throat, and (despite having a tiny, statistically appropriate amount of fear of either cancer or rare, unforeseen complications with anesthesia) I walked into the hospital that morning with high

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hopes; that afternoon, I laid down on the surgery table with calm determination, and awoke again seemingly moments later still in the operating room (to my doctor’s mild surprise) with the problem solved. I walked out again that evening as the proud recipient of a Sistrunk procedure, with a non-cancer diagnosis and a nearly three-inch scar across my throat. About 32 hours later, on the morning of October 7, while I was still walking off (so to speak) the trace emotional and cognitive effects of general anesthesia and of surgery generally, my boyfriend looked up from his computer, asked how I was feeling, and added, “Did you see the news?”

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and catchy pop song on the radio, which I recognized (despite mostly being a Rock gal) as “Wake Me Up” by Avicii, a Swedish artist a few years younger than myself, who skyrocketed to fame in the 2010s before facing substance abuse and health issues, who then apparently died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 28. In that moment the song, with its chorus of “Wake me up when it’s all over, when I’m wiser and I’m older,” reminded me of friends and colleagues I lost during the COVID years; it also made me think (as it often has) of people younger than That weekend, both an old friend me across this country who never and an aunt of mine passed briefly really knew a pre-COVID world, or through town (inspiring both me a pre-9/11 one, or even pre-Hurand my fairly demure throat banricane Sandy, for that matter. And dage to get in some rare ‘face time’) it reminded me of what I knew on just as the first wave of reports on that crisp fall evening: that war — Hamas-led militants’ attack, the not a conflict, nor clash, nor the Israeli hostages, Israel’s military reusual simmering violence, but war sponse(s), and thousands of Israeli — was coming. Again. And I wept and Palestinian deaths was crossing and wept. the globe (as with all breaking war stories, some headlines were During the more than three accurate in retrospect, and some months since, I have, like many not, but all were tragic). My friend people, seen a large number of in Jerusalem responded before videos and written articles showing too long that she was fine; we both utter brutality being committed in kept it brief, and exchanged emoji various forms, from sexual violence hearts. On Monday, as the sun set and dehumanization to slaughter, over my South Brooklyn neighcommitted on Oct. 7 and most days borhood, I heard a sentimental since. As is inevitably or perhaps

even fundamentally the case with war, we know that brutality and tragedy has occurred on both sides. As of this writing, Israeli deaths are estimated at more than 1200, mostly occuring that first day; Palestinian deaths are estimated at over 25,000. One aspect of this war that many people may not be aware of is the fact that a particularly large number of journalists, estimated at around 100, have been killed there since Oct. 7. According to several journalism and media workers’ professional organizations, most of those killed were Palestinian, but a handful were from Israel, Lebanon, and perhaps other places, too. I’ll never forget getting a stunned text from my sister when she woke up after surgery on January 6, 2021 and it seemed like the world had changed while she was under. I was covering a story in Trenton, New Jersey at the time, and was following the social media feeds of several journalists I knew who were in D.C. to cover the rally. On that day, once I saw that my friend had safely withdrawn up onto some scaffolding, and that my sister had gotten out of surgery, I laughed with relief and disbelief and drove home, and went to bed early.

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n honor of Black History Month 2024, Islip Arts Council invites Black artists to explore and share their worlds of culture, family, and expression by uplifting their voices through all forms of art. We offer artists a chance to engage with the public in celebration of their unique stories of family heritage, personal challenges and triumphs. All forms of media considered - paintings, sculpture, photographs, mixed media, etc. Artists may submit up to three works in jpg format through our Google Form,

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They grow over 40 species of grasses, shrubs, trees, and vines - all being of Long Island genetic provenance. Plants are available for sale during all volunteer days. In addition, they host bi-annual plant sales to the public during the spring and fall seasons, where they invite the public to come to the greenhouse, learn about the operation, and purchase native plants for home use. They also offer quantity discounts for wholesale transactions. They take cards, cash or checks. Tax exemption and st-120 wholesale forms (& certificate of authority number) are also accepted. Visit linpi.org for more information. —Compiled from linpi.org

DMV Adopts “Under The Hood” Exemption For Commercial Driver License Road Test Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a plan to remove barriers for prospective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license. At the Governor’s direction, the DMV has implemented a federal waiver that allows school bus driver applicants to skip the engine compartment component, also called the “under the hood” component of the commercial driver license road test. This waiver, secured through advocacy from Representative Joe Morelle, will make it easier to get a commercial license at a time when school bus drivers are desperately needed and is the latest in a series of actions directed by Governor Hochul to address the critical shortage of truck and bus drivers. The “under the hood” exemption is allowed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help states hire more bus drivers without sacrificing safety, as existing school bus inspection and maintenance standards

continue to apply. During the road test, applicants are still required to perform the remaining elements of the Commercial Driver License (CDL) vehicle inspection skills test. This new CDL classification, which is set to expire November 27, 2024, will restrict licensees to driving only school buses and only in New York State. At the Governor’s direction, in 2022, the DMV launched a program authorizing third parties to conduct commercial road tests, which has significantly increased the capacity for these types of road tests statewide. There are currently 27 third-party entities conducting commercial driver license road tests throughout the State. In addition, through cooperation with county-operated DMV offices, the State also increased testing capacity for written commercial permit exams across the State. —From the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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s the temperature begins to drop lower and lower, it is essential to properly winterize your pipes this season. Each year, more than 250,000 homes suffer from frozen and burst pipes which can not only be costly but also devastating to your home. Here are some tips and recommendations to prevent the devastation and expense of frozen pipes this winter.

Monitor Your Home’s Temperature

If you can prevent temperatures from falling below 32 inside the home, you stand a better chance at warding off frozen pipes.

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This spacious and well-appointed dwelling nestled on 2.317 acres of picturesque land at 1101 JerichoOyster Bay Rd. in the beautiful community of Muttontown sold on Dec. 15 for $1,048,950. This remarkable residence offered an incredible opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a home that combines privacy, potential, and a fantastic price. With its six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a generous 4,322 square feet of living space, this property provides ample room for families of all sizes to spread out and enjoy their own private haven. The long, private driveway unveils the sense of seclusion and security that awaits within. The expansive grounds offer a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing endless possibilities for outdoor recreation and creating cherished memories with loved ones. Situated in the highly coveted Muttontown community, this property boasts proximity to renowned schools, upscale shopping, and fine dining, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the noise of the city.

If you’re expecting a cold night, you should disconnect all hoses outside to help water drain from the areas.

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Keep Your Water Running

Pipes can’t freeze if you’re able to keep the water running with warm water.

Install Heat Tape

If you can physically see pipes and know about inclement weather coming, heat tape can greatly assist you in preventing freezing pipes. —Phil DePaul of Long Island United Water Restoration Group

This beautiful Colonial in Stonehill at 35 Westgate Rd. in Muttontown sold on Dec. 13 for $3,275,000. Situated on a private cul-de-sac, this stunning five bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2017 and is set on .8 acres. With three sun-filled and spacious living areas featuring high ceilings and impeccable millwork. The open floor plan allows for a seamless flow between the eat-in-kitchen, living room/dining room, great room and den. The gated community offers a range of amenities, including an indoor pool, tennis courts, and gym. Conveniently located to shopping and transportation.

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

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n 1973, tennis legend Billie Jean King participated in the historic exhibition match known as the “Battle of the Sexes” against Bobby Riggs. King emerged victorious in straight sets, a landmark moment that transcended sports, highlighting gender equality and challenging societal norms. King is renowned for her remarkable achievements in tennis. She won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. Her versatility and dominance across various categories solidify her place as one of the greatest tennis players in history.

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Beyond her on-court achievements, King is a passionate advocate for gender equality in sports and society. She played a pivotal role in the formation of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and actively campaigned for equal prize money for men and women in tennis.

In 1974, King co-founded the Women’s Sports Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. The foundation has played a crucial role in promoting gender equity in sports at all levels.

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our bodies age. It gets harder to move, to eat well, and to prioritize mental health as time goes on, but I truly believe that a little bit of effort goes a long way, and that’s why I love working with Atria. They are the best in the business at what they do and we have the same values.

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In 2009, King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her significant contributions to sports and her tireless efforts in promoting equality and social justice.

Personal Courage

In 1981, King publicly revealed her sexuality, becoming one of the first major sports figures to come out as gay. Her courageous decision to share her personal life has contributed to the broader conversation about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion in sports. King’s impact extends beyond her tennis prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the sports world and society at large. Her commitment to equality, both on and off the court, has shaped the trajectory of women’s sports and continues to inspire generations. NBC Sports journalist and former tennis professional Julia Elbaba recently moderated a discussion with the iconic Billie Jean King at Atria Senior Living on Roslyn Harbor. King had been rounding the circuit, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of the Sexes.” We had a chance to speak briefly with King

Billie Jean King (U.S.Open) about her influence and advice, as she is the national Wellness Ambassador for Atria Senior Living. Here is what she had to say.

CH: How did your partnership with Atria come about?

BJK:

I’ve worked with Atria Senior Living for several years because I truly value what they do and the lifestyle they provide for residents. My wife’s mother lived in an Atria community and we were so impressed with the care she received. My wife and I even temporarily lived in an Atria community and had the best experience. I work as a wellness coach for Atria and its residents. I help residents enrich their lives through active, healthy living—which is so important, especially as

BJK:

During COVID my wife, Ilana, got me back on the tennis court. We try and play tennis a few times a week. It’s mostly hitting but it helps get my heart rate up. It’s so important to work your heart and get your pulse up.

CH: As a sports legend and an active spokesperson, what are your top tips for readers to stay active and One of my earliest inspirations is my in charge of their own mother. She always told me “Billie, whatever wellness? you do, you’ve got to keep moving. If you stop moving, it’s over.” It’s a piece of advice BJK:

CH: Who has inspired your continuing wellness? BJK:

I’ve carried with me throughout my life. In my role with Atria Senior Living as their national wellness ambassador, I’ve tried to share this inspiration with others. Wellness is more than just eating the right foods and exercising—although both of those things are important. It’s about approaching aging with the mindset that it’s never too late to be your best self. When I speak with Atria residents, I see that they are committed to living their best lifestyle, no matter their age, and that inspires me, as well.

CH: How do you maintain wellness and fitness post-professional sports?

The biggest tip I can give is to create and maintain a routine. Consistent exercise is a great way to keep our bodies, as well as our minds, in shape as we age. I feel it myself, when I work out, not only does my body feel better, but so does my mind. When I talk with Atria residents, I always remind them that healthy living and wellness can start at any age. You don’t have to have been a professional athlete to be healthy! Similarly, healthy eating becomes easier the more you commit to it. Create a routine and prioritize healthful foods—vegetables, lean meats—but don’t forget to treat yourself every once in a while. That’s how you can maintain your routine long-term.

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n recent years, there has been a noticeable trend in homesharing involving the elderly population. Homesharing, a concept where individuals share their homes with others, has gained popularity as a solution to address social isolation, financial challenges, and the need for companionship among seniors. This emerging trend has both its benefits and drawbacks, shaping the way we perceive and address the aging population’s living arrangements.

Benefits of Homesharing Companionship and Social Connection Homesharing offers the elderly a unique opportunity to combat loneliness and social isolation. Living alone can lead to feelings of isolation, which can negatively impact mental and emotional well-being. By sharing their homes with others, seniors can foster companionship and establish meaningful connections, reducing the risk of depression and loneliness. Financial Relief One of the primary reasons seniors may opt for homesharing is the financial benefit. In many cases, the elderly may be living on fixed incomes, and the cost of maintaining a home can be burdensome. By sharing living expenses with a housemate, seniors can alleviate financial strain, making it easier to afford necessities and maintain a higher quality of life.

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One of the major challenges in homesharing with the elderly is ensuring compatibility between the individuals involved. Differing lifestyles, preferences, and routines can lead to conflicts, potentially causing stress for both parties. Finding compatible housemates becomes crucial to the success of homesharing arrangements. Privacy Concerns Seniors may value their privacy, and homesharing can sometimes infringe on personal space. Striking a balance between shared living spaces and private areas can be challenging, and conflicts may arise if boundaries are not clearly established and respected. Health and Care Needs The health and care needs of seniors can vary significantly. Homesharing may become complicated if the elderly individual requires specialized care or has specific health conditions. Ensuring that potential housemates are equipped to handle these needs is crucial to avoid putting the well-being of the elderly at risk.

Legal and Liability Issues Homesharing arrangements may involve legal and liability considerations. Creating a formal agreement outlining responsibilities, Mutual Support financial arrangements, and expectations is Homesharing creates a symbiotic relationessential to protect both parties. Failure to adship where both parties can provide support to dress these aspects may result in legal disputes each other. This support can range from daily or financial disagreements down the line. chores and meal preparation to emotional The trend of homesharing with the elderly assistance and healthcare monitoring. A reflects a dynamic shift in how society addressyounger housemate may assist with physical es the challenges and opportunities associated tasks, while the elderly homeowner may offer with aging. While the benefits, such as companvaluable life experiences and wisdom. ionship, financial relief, and mutual support, are substantial, it is crucial to acknowledge and Safety and Security Living alone can raise concerns about safety address the potential drawbacks, including compatibility issues, privacy concerns, and and security for seniors. Homesharing can provide an additional layer of protection as the legal considerations. As this trend continues to evolve, it is essential to implement guidelines presence of a housemate can deter potential and support systems that ensure the well-being intruders and offer immediate assistance in and satisfaction of all individuals involved in case of emergencies. This increased sense of security can be particularly comforting for the these homesharing arrangements. Society can harness the positive aspects of this trend while elderly. mitigating the challenges, ultimately creating a Drawbacks of Homesharing more inclusive and supportive environment for Compatibility Issues the elderly population.

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How To Set Up A Homesharing Arrangement Define Expectations and Boundaries Clearly outline expectations and boundaries from the outset. Discuss daily routines, personal habits, and any specific preferences to ensure compatibility. Establish rules for shared spaces and clearly define private areas to respect each other’s privacy.

Create a Formal Agreement

etting up a homesharing arrangement involves careful planning and clear communication to ensure a successful and harmonious living situation for all parties involved. Here are key steps to consider when establishing a homesharing arrangement.

Draft a comprehensive written agreement that outlines the terms of the homesharing arrangement. Include details such as rent or cost-sharing, responsibilities for household chores, and any specific rules or expectations. This document helps prevent misunderstandings and serves as a reference point in case of disputes.

Background Checks and References Conduct background checks and request references from potential housemates. This

step is essential to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved. Verify identities, check rental history, and speak to previous landlords or roommates to gain insights into a person’s reliability and compatibility.

Discuss Finances Clearly discuss financial aspects, including rent or cost-sharing arrangements, utility payments, and how shared expenses will be managed. Having transparent and open communication about financial matters helps avoid conflicts and ensures that both parties are on the same page.

the legal implications of homesharing in your jurisdiction. Address issues such as liability, insurance, and the legal rights and responsibilities of each party. Having a legal framework in place can protect everyone involved and provide a clear path for conflict resolution.

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Discuss emergency plans and contact information, such as medical conditions, emergency contacts, and evacuation procedures. Being prepared for unexpected situations ensures the safety and well-being of all individuals in the homesharing arrangement. Regular Check-Ins By approaching the setup of a homesharing arrangement with thorough Schedule regular check-ins to assess planning and open communication, indihow the homesharing arrangement is viduals can create a supportive living enviworking for everyone involved. Open ronment that addresses the unique needs communication is key to addressing concerns or making necessary adjustments and preferences of everyone involved. to maintain a positive living environment. These proactive measures contribute to a successful homesharing experience that fosters companionship, shared responsiLegal Considerations bilities, and mutual respect. Consult legal advice to understand —Anton Media Staff

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recognized model for similar programs instituted by other bar groups. With the financial support and personal effort of so many, WE CARE has been able to serve the community in myriad ways. About The Safe Center The Safe Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is the leading victim service organization in Nassau County, providing comprehensive and trauma-informed services for victims of interpersonal violence including domestic violence, child sexual and severe physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse. In 2014, The Safe Center was created by the merger of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (founded in 1978) and the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (founded in 1979). This merger created a highly integrated service model to empower victims of interpersonal violence to recover from their abuse. The Safe Center operates a 24-hour Hotline (516-542-0404) providing crisis intervention, access to services, and information and support. Visit https://www.tscli.org for more information. Follow The Safe Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram —Submitted by the Safe Center

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fishery data collected from fishermen and seafood dealers. • Adopt regulations requiring the use of electronic vessel tracking devices in the lobster and Jonah crab fisheries in certain federal waters, as required by the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) in its most recent addendum to the pertinent fishery management plans (FMPs). • Require Party and Charter Boat License holders to submit vessel trip reports online within 48 hours of the end of the fishing trip. • Update the location of the Division of Marine Resources Headquarters in regulation to the new address in Kings Park throughout all DMR regulations. Other changes will include updating references to the Bureau of Marine Resources to the Division of Marine Resources. A virtual public hearing for this rule making will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2 p.m. Additional details can be found on the DEC website. The public comment period is open through March 7, 2024. Written comments can be submitted to: Maureen Davidson NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 123 Kings Park Blvd Kings Park, NY 11754 E-mail: fw.marine@dec.ny.gov —Compiled from the DEC saltwater fishing and boating newsletter

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Technology can make things easier for you this week, as long as you stay in charge. Don’t let the digital world distract or boss you. Remember, the most magnificent processor on Earth is inside your own head. Your unique sense will lead you where no robot can go, and you’ll make of it what only a human could create. CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week, you’ll be aware of the spaces between you and the others in your life. You’ll tune in to what fills these gaps. Is it expectation or warmth? Is it joy, trepidation or a focused energy for getting the work done? Whatever it is, you’ll notice, use or change it to make relationships as strong as they can be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because memory is an impression, false memories are easier to come by than one might think. And each time you recall a scene, your mind is affecting it, which could cause the facts and details to drift further and further from what really happened. Keep records. Solidify what you know to be true. Decide which details help you the most. Savor those. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won’t need to do your own publicity this week, which is great considering how difficult it is to be objective about one’s own work. Instead of explaining yourself, let your admirers talk you up. You’ll have many. Someone close will be in a position to give things the emphasis needed to fit a dreamy opportunity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The sign of the centaur knows thoughts can be as unruly as wild horses. Those spacious moments where your mind can roam free are necessary to release the tension, stir up passion and creativity, and also just to let childish thoughts tire themselves out so they will no longer interfere with your higher-level plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many elements that contribute to the success of an endeavor, including a pool of resources, a supportive team, a vision and a good plan. But the most important thing to get right this week is your motivation. When you know why you’re doing a thing, all the other elements will fall right in line. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You keep ramping up your expectation of yourself, a practice that, for the most part, keeps you sharp and ever improving. But sometimes, it gets to be too much pressure. Your body will tell you it’s time to relax, and though your mind resists the idea, let the restoration happen. Everything springs from physical vitality. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’re going to excel at pleasing anyone this week, let it be yourself. Pleasing others is a double-edged sword. On the one side, there are rewards. On the other, the chance that you will create a dynamic of dependency. Before you act, consider what responsibility or obligation this will set up for your future.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Not all negative self-judgments hurt you. You’ll get the feeling you can do better and you’ll prod yourself to a higher level. Whether you achieve it or not is irrelevant. To love yourself no matter how you perform is to give yourself deep, unconditional acceptance -- a win beyond the rewards of the endeavor.

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In the laps of the gods North dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH ♠KJ6 ♥6 5 2 ♦AKJ4 ♣ Q 10 3 WEST EAST ♠854 ♠A972 ♥ J 10 7 4 3 ♥K 8 ♦ 10 7 3 ♦96 ♣A 5 ♣9 8 7 4 2 SOUTH ♠ Q 10 3 ♥A Q 9 ♦Q852 ♣K J 6 The bidding: North East South West 1♦ Pass 2 NT Pass 3 NT Opening lead — four of hearts. It stands to reason that you shouldn’t allow the success of a contract to depend on a guess when there is a way of avoiding the guess. The aim should be to remain in control at all times, and so be the master of your own fate. Take this case where West leads a heart against three notrump, and East plays the king. It is only the first trick, but the outcome rests largely on South’s play at this point. If he plays the right card, he can considerably improve his chances

of making the contract, and will succeed as the cards actually lie. But if he plays the wrong card, he must guess right later to get home safely. First, let’s see what happens if South takes the king of hearts with the ace. He can cash four diamonds, but then must guess whether to next play a spade or a club. If he guesses wrong by leading a spade, East takes the ace and returns a heart. West’s hearts thus become established, and, because West has the ace of clubs as an entry, declarer finishes down one. Of course, if South guesses right by attacking clubs before spades, he makes the contract, but the fact remains that at trick one he placed his fate in the laps of the gods. Now let’s see what happens if South allows East’s king of hearts to hold the first trick, as he should. Declarer wins East’s heart return and no longer has to guess whether to attack spades or clubs first. He is on safe ground either way. Let’s say he tackles spades first. East takes the ace but has no heart to return, and South makes four notrump. The same result accrues if South tackles clubs first. West can take the ace and establish his suit, but has no way to regain the lead later, and again South finishes with 10 tricks.

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OBITUARIES BETHPAGE Downey, Richard E., 82, of Bethpage passed away December 24, 2023. Reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary. Loving father of Robert, John (Skyler Cordaro) and Michael (Jennifer). Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Allison, Denis and Kate. Dear brother of Dorothy Amato. Treasured friend to many. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, December 28th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Colon, Felicita, 94, of Bethpage, passed away December 31, 2023. Loving mother of Nancy Figueroa (Ricky Garced), Mabel Hidalgo, Roger Rodriguez, Wendy Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Freddy, Nina, Mark, Jeanette, and Suzette. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, January 4th, at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Catapano, Laura, 81, of Bethpage, passed away January 2, 2024. Beloved wife of over 20 years to Gaetano Catapano. Loving mother of Al Giuliano, Laurie Zucchero (Dennis), Salvatore Giuliano (Gina), P.J. Giuliano, Kelly Giuliano, and stepmother of Carolann, Teri, and Thomas (Donna). Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Liz), Tiana (Rob), Allison (Cameron), A.J. (Susie), Sean, Salvatore, Bianca, and Victoria. Cherished grandmother of Luke, Christopher, Lucy, William, Jaxson, and Shea. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 9th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Trinity Cemetery, Amityville. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Fazio, Catherine M., 84, of Bethpage, NY, passed away surrounded by family on January 6, 2024. Catherine adored her family and friends and had a strong faith. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Lucie Granito ( John), Robert ( Kristie), Catherine Dietz (Michael), and the late Thomas J Fazio. Adored grandmother of 10. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, January 10th, at St. Martin of Tours Church, Bethpage. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Rugino, James N. III, 66, of Bethpage, passed away on January 9, 2024. Beloved husband of 43

years of RoseEllen. Loving father of Ariana Doheny (Keith) and Jake (Marissa). Proud grandfather of Lillie Doheny. Loving son of James and Gloria. Dear brother of the late Michael Anthony. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, January 15th, at St. Martin of Tours Church, Bethpage. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. FARMINGDALE Schwendemann, Edward J. of South Farmingdale on December 27, 2023. Loving husband of Grace. Devoted father and father in law of Laurie Marie Cordero (Michael) and Edward Jr. (Christina). Cherished grandfather of 5. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale. Oelerich, Mary M. of Farmingdale on January 2, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Edward (Eileen), Walter (Victoria), Maureen Oelerich and the late Thomas Oelerich. Cherished grandma of Whitney, Jaclyn and Bryan and great grandma of Thomas, Patrick, Eleanor, Theresa and Paloma. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main St. Farmingdale. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Panetta, Louise Anne, 89, longtime Farmingdale resident passed away January 2, 2024. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Victor after 34 long years apart. Loving mother of Patricia, Elizabeth Hackenson (Bill), Louise, Andrew (Patti). Adored grandmother of Victoria, Adam, Billy, Kristin, Jonathan and James. Treasured great-grandmother of Sophia, Michael, Carter, Sam, and Henry. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 13th, at St. James RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Mc Clorey, Elizabeth M. “Betty”, 89, longtime Farmingdale resident, passed away January 7, 2024. Loving mother of Michael (Karen), Kathy Graham (John), Patti Cammarda (Thomas), and Kevin (Lisa). Cherished grandma of Keith Graham (Lisa), Kenneth Graham (Patricia), Colleen Donohue (Adam), and Thomas Cammarda. Dear great grandma of Ethan, Abigail, Declan, Sophia, Lacey, and Ellie. Predeceased by the father of her children, Gerard Mc Clorey and her beloved partner, the late Christian Zim-

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Isabel, Erin, Emma, and John. Dear great-grandmother of Maeve, Everett, Kiera, and Patrick. A Memorial Mass was held Monday, January 29th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at Long Island National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Siefert, Daniel M., 77, of North Massapequa passed away December 31, 2023. Beloved husband of 51 years to Frances. Loving father of Christopher (Catherine) and the late Timothy. Adored Grandpa of Joseph, Luke and Emily. Proud US Coast Guard Veteran and member of the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, January 5th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Vosen, Jean, 72, of North Massapequa passed away after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy on January 8, 2024. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved daughter, Jamie, her loving parents Gerald and Sarafina Altmann and cherished siblings, Gerald Altmann and Judy Landsman. Treasured sister of Joyce Flanagan (Tom) and sister-in-law of Gary Landsman. Adored aunt of Tara, Brian, Margo, and Ronan. Dear friend of many. Visitation and funeral services were held Thursday, January 11th at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment followed at Amityville Cemetery.

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 10 a j udgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT T HE OBJECT of the abov e caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $ 200,000.00 and interest, recorded on Nov ember 02, 2006, in Liber M31162 at Page 715, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., cov ering premises known as 1-79 AT LANT IC AVENU E, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. T he relief sought in the ithin action is a ﬁnal udgment directing the sale of the premises described abov e to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described abov e. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: December 20th, 2023 ROBERT SON, ANSCHU T Z , SCHNEID, CRANE & PART NERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Orit Av raham, Esq . 9 00 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 W estbury, NY 1159 0 516-280-7675 1-24-17-10-3-2024-4T # 244342-NOB/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Description: Request for Proposal for Driver’s Ed Services Sealed proposals will be receiv ed by the Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative ﬁces uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within W eldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Av enue, Farmingdale, New York

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11735 until 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2024 and then at said o ﬁce publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the abov e-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. T he Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, reserv es the right to waiv e any informality in, or to rej ect any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its j udgment is for the best interests of the School District. By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale U nion Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735 T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York Dated: January 24, 2024 1-24-2024-1T -# 244835NOB/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 209 1 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. T he public sale shall occur as an online auction v ia www.storagetreasures.com on 2/ 14/ 2024 at 12:00PM. U nless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Renard Holder unit # 02021; Craig Forney unit # 02100. T his sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details. 1-31-24-2024-2T -# 244849 NOB/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby giv en that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall hav e paid to the County T reasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid ta es as deﬁned in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrativ e Code. Effectiv e with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 req uires a $ 175.00 per day registration fee for

each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also req uires that upon the issuance o the ien ertificate there is due from the lien buyer a a ertificate ssue ee o $ 20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the prov isions of the Nassau County Administrativ e Code at the discretion of the Nassau County T reasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 526/ County-T reasurer Should the T reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of ebruary at the fice o T he County T reasurer 1 W est Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the T reasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 527/ Annual-T ax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adv ertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its serv ices, programs, or activ ities. U pon req uest, accommodations such as those req uired by the Americans with Disabilities ct ill be provided to enable indiv iduals with disabilities to participate in all serv ices, programs, activ ities and public hearings and ev ents conducted by the T reasurer s fice pon re uest, information can be made av ailable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternativ e formats. For additional information, please call e t Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sov ereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may hav e thereon and subj ect to the prov isions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts. Howev er, such tax liens shall hav e priority ov er the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ov er the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the ta lien s sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held

LEGAL NOTICES by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights ith respect to the lien s and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the v alidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recov ery and Enorcement ct , U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq ., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance orporation receivership. T he County T reasurer reserv es the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserv es the right to interv ene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howev er, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing o a proof of claim on their behalf, cov ering their inv estment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens hav e been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the ounty reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for deliv ery, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrev ocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liq uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrativ e Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, he bidder s agree that they will not work with any

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other bidder s to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder s to gain an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the random number generator in the event o a tie bid s on a ta certificate idder s urther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder s to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of ta certificates he ta certificate s the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate s bid, ill be arriv ed at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate s to be bid, hav e not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any ta certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitiv e bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder s have violated any o these bid req uirements then their bid shall be v oided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T -# 2449 43NOB/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Description: Request for Proposal for Independent/ External Audit Services Sealed proposals will be receiv ed by the Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative fices uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within W eldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Av enue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024 and then at said o fice publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the

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same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the abov e-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. T he Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, reserv es the right to waiv e any informality in, or to rej ect any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its j udgment is for the best interests of the School District. By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale U nion Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735 T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York Dated: January 24, 2024 1-24-2024-1T -# 245019 NOB/ FARM LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Description: Request for Proposal for Internal Audit Services Sealed proposals will be receiv ed by the Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative ﬁces uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within W eldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Av enue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and then at said o ﬁce publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the abov e-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. T he Board of Education, Farmingdale U nion Free School District, reserv es the right to waiv e any informality in, or to rej ect any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its j udgment is for the best interests of the School District. By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale U nion Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735 T owns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York Dated: January 24, 2024 1-24-2024-1T -# 245110NOB/ FARM

T rust Company, as T rustee for American Home Mortgage Assets T rust 2007-5, Mortgage-Backed Pass-T hrough ertiﬁcates eries - , Plaintiff AGAINST James F. K elly; et al., Defendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered Nov ember 15, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Driv e, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 203 Acre Lane, Hicksv ille, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improv ements erected, situate, lying and being at Lev ittown, Hicksv ille, in the T own of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 354 Lot 33. Approximate amount of j udgment $ 626,846.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions o ﬁled udgment Index# 61619 6/ 2022. T he auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the T enth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine.” Scott H. Siller, Esq , Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP ttorney s or the lainti 175 Mile Crossing Boulev ard Rochester, New York 14624 Dated: January 9 , 2024 2-7; 1-31-24-17-24 4T # 244750 NOB/ HIX

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of C hapter 2 4 6 , S ection 2 4 6 1 2 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 F E B R U AR Y 1 , 2 0 2 4 , at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 23-666 HICKSVILLE KRISTINA METHAKUL: (A) Variance to construct two story front addition, second story cantilev ered addition and roof ov er porch hav ing less side yard setback and exceeding maximum building cov erage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eav es and gutters. HICKSVILLE (B) Variance to construct two story front addition and LEGAL NOTICE second story cantilev ered adNOTICE OF SALE dition exceeding maximum SU PREME COU RT gross oor area than permitCOU NT Y OF NASSAU ted by Ordinance. Deutsche Bank National Continued on page 13

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 12 N/ s/ o Cambridge Dr., W / o Hav erford Rd., a/ k/ a 141 Cambridge Driv e, Hicksv ille, NY APPEAL NO. 23-676 HICKSVILLE PARWANA NAWABI: (A) Variance to construct 30.6 ft. by 44.7 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation hav ing less side yard setback, rear yard setback, exceeding maximum building cov erage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eav es and gutters. (B) Variance to construct 30.6 ft. by 44.7 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation and cov ered porch with steps to grade hav ing less av erage front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to propose relocation of existing detached garage hav ing less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) mend peciﬁc lans as presented for Appeal No. 17-489 and granted by Decision of the Z oning Board of Appeals, dated May 24, 2018 and for Appeal No. 17-248 and granted by Decision of the Z oning Board of Appeals, dated June 15, 2017. s o rospect t , t o ay ve , a a rospect Street, Hicksv ille, NY APPEAL NO. 23-68 3 HICKSVILLE DAISY WILKONSKI: (A) Variance to construct portico hav ing less av erage front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed hav ing less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct portico and allow existing shed exceeding maximum building cov erage than permitted by Ordinance. E/ s/ o Fireplace Ln., S/ o T ip T op Ln., a/ k/ a 29 Fireplace Lane, Hicksv ille, NY APPEAL NO. 23-748 HICKSVILLE RICARDO GONZALEZ: (A) Variance to reconstruct a new dwelling hav ing less av erage side/ front yard setback (Belmart Road), exceeding maximum building cov erage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing canopy abutting proposed cabana hav ing less side/ front yard setback (Belmart Road), exceeding maximum rear yard cov erage, accessory cov erage and building cov erage of the principal building than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install in-ground swimming pool hav ing less side/ front yard setback (Belmart Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to install pool eq uipment hav ing less side/ front yard setback (Belmart Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to construct driv eway hav ing less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Variance to erect 6 ft. high v inyl fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (Belmart Road) and within 30

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ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of S. Fordham Rd. & Belmart Rd., a/ k/ a 119 S. Fordham Road, Hicksv ille, NY APPEAL NO. 23-28 2 HICKSVILLE ALAN VAZQ UEZ: Variance to construct widened driv eway hav ing less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. s o riendly d , o alermo St., a/ k/ a 11 Friendly Road, Hicksv ille, NY JANUARY 22, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 1-24-2024-1T -# 244650NOB/ HIX LEGAL NOTICE REQ U EST FOR T he Board of Education of Hicksv ille U nion Free School District of the T own of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby inv ites the submission of proposals by 11:00 AM on February 7, 2024: - pecial Education Related Serv ices 2024 - 2025 for use in the Schools of the District for the 2024 - 2025 school year roposals ill be receiv ed until 11:00 A.M. on February 7, 2024 in the Business ﬁce at the ic sville U FSD, Administration Building on 200 Div ision Av enue, Hicksv ille, New York 11801, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. peciﬁcations and proposal forms may be req uested by email to: kmcmahon@hicksv illepublicschools.org. T he Board of Education reserv es the right to rej ect all proposals and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder for any reason deemed in the best interest of the District. BOARD OF EDU CAT ION HICK SVILLE U NION FREE SCHOOL DIST RICT T own of Oyster Bay, Nassau County New York 1-24-2024-1T -# 244851NOB/ HIX LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby giv en that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall hav e paid to the County T reasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not

exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid ta es as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrativ e Code. Effectiv e with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 req uires a $ 175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also req uires that upon the issuance o the ien ertificate there is due from the lien buyer a a ertificate ssue ee o $ 20.00 per lien purchased. ursuant to the provisions o the Nassau County Administrativ e Code at the discretion of the Nassau County T reasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 526/ County-T reasurer Should the T reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of ebruary at the fice o T he County T reasurer 1 W est Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the T reasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 527/ Annual-T ax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adv ertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its serv ices, programs, or activ ities. U pon req uest, accommodations such as those req uired by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be prov ided to enable indiv iduals with disabilities to participate in all serv ices, programs, activ ities and public hearings and ev ents conducted by the T reasurer s fice pon re uest, information can be made av ailable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternativ e formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-209 0 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sov ereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may hav e thereon and subj ect to the prov isions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts. Howev er, such tax liens shall hav e priority ov er the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate

LEGAL NOTICES ov er the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. he urchaser ac no ledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modi y a urchaser s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the v alidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recov ery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq ., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receiv ership. T he County T reasurer reserv es the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserv es the right to interv ene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howev er, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing o a proof of claim on their behalf, cov ering their inv estment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens hav e been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the ounty reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for deliv ery, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrev ocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liq uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to

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the Nassau County Administrativ e Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the random number generator in the ev ent of a tie bid(s) on a ta certificate idder s urther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of ta certificates he ta certificate s the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arriv ed at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, hav e not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any ta certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitiv e bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) hav e v iolated any of these bid req uirements then their bid shall be v oided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T -# 2449 43NOB/ HIX LEGAL NOTICE HICKSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 200 DIVISION AVENUE HICKSVILLE, NY 118 01 PUBLIC NOTICE T he Board of Education of the ic sville ublic chools (hereinafter referred ot sa hte “ District” ) hereby inv ites the submission o ealed roposals for the following: RFP # 013024 - # 10 Business Envelopes with Windows Sealed proposals wil eb received by the urchasing epartment, 200 Div ision Av enue, Hicksv ile, NY 11801 until 11:00 a.m. prev ailing

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time on January 30, 2024 ta which time they wil be publicly opened and read aloud in the Board Room. T he contract wil be awarded as soon thereafter asi spracticable. pecifications and orms may be obtained rom the urchasing Department beginning anuary , lease email: kmcmahon@hicksv illepublicschoo osr oarg copy o the specifications l addenda may be transmitted v ia email. T he District si not responsible for proposals opened prior to the time and date oheft opening fi the identi ying ealed roposal in ormation does not appear on the outside of the submission. Responses opened prior to the time and date of the opening are inv alid. tI si the proposer’ s responsibility to ensure that their proposal is receiv ed by the urchasing epartment in a timely manner. All responses receiv ed after the date and time stated will not be considered and will be returned unopened. W hether sent by mail, deliv ery serv ice or personal deliv ery, theresponder assumes responsibility for hav ing their proposal deposited on time. T he District reserv es the right to accept each proposal by indiv idual item, by category, yb groups o f items or as a whole or, ni its discretion, to rej ect al proposals. T he District alsoreserv es the right towaiv e any informality ni the response process ifdetermined to be ni the best interest o the istrict roposals opened and read shall remain irrev ocable orf the contract period. T he award o fcontracts, ifat all, shall be made as soon as practicable after the opening. Any q uantities, fi sho n, are estimates and not guaranteed. T he Board of Education reserv es the right to consider ualification, e perience, and reputation, as well as the specific ualifications o a proposer set out herein, ni considering proposals and awarding the contract. T he Board of Education reserv es the right to rej ect any or all proposals at its discretion. By order of the Board of Education K athleen McMahon urchasing gent 1-24-2024-1T -# 2449 87NOB/ HIX

LEVITTOWN LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of T IT OST RAVEL LLC. Arts ﬁled ith ecy o state o NY (SSNY) on 10/ 20/ 2023. ﬁce ocation assau County. U NIT ED ST AT E , INC designated as agent upon whom process may be serv ed and mail copy of process against LLC. 247 Concord Av e East Meadow NY 11554. urpose any la ul act 2-7; 1-31-24-17-10-3-20246T -# 244332-NOB/ LEV

LEGAL NOTICE SU MMONS AND NOT ICE OF OBJECT OF ACT ION ST AT E OF NEW COU NT Y OF NASSAU ACT ION T O FORECLOSE A T AX LIEN INDEX NO.: 615167/ 2021, CHRIST IANA T RU ST AS CU SODIAN FOR GSRAN-Z , lainti , vs U NK NOW N HEIRS, LEGAT EES, DEVISEES AND/ SHERYL SCHMIER AND CLAIM

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FERRED T O IN T HE COM, OR U NDER ANY OF T HE FOREGOING (T HE AFORESAID U NK NOW N HEIRS, LEGAT EES, DEVIT AT IVES BEING ALL SU CH HEIRS, LEGAT EES, RESENT AT IVES OT HER CALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN— T HE IDENT IT Y AND ADDRESSES OF ALL T HE FOREGOING NOT BEING , Defendants. T AX LIEN: 53 CARNAT ION RD., LEVIT T OW N, NY 11756, Section 45, Block 174, Lot 19 . T O T HE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT S: YOU ARE HEREBY SU MMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serv e a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serv ed with the summons, to serv e notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’ s attorney within twenty (20) days after the serv ice of this summons, exc1usiv e of the date of serv ice (or within thirty (30) days after the serv ice is complete if this summons is not personally deliv ered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, j udgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint lainti designatesNassauCountyastheplaceoftrial.T hebasisofv enueisthelocationofthe subj ect property. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the ta lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against ou and filing the answer with the court, a default judgmentmay be entered and youcan lose your home. Speak to anattorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protectyour property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILContinued on page 14

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 13 ING THE ANSWER WITH THECOURT. Dated: January 4, 2024. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 W illow Av e., Cedarhurst, NY, (516) 9 42-4216. T he foregoing summons is serv ed upon you by publication pursuant to an orderof HON. JEFFREY A. GOODST EIN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated December 18, 2023. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the o fice o the assau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. T he obj ect of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identifiedabove 2-7; 1-31-24-17-2024-4T # 244725-NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU U .S. BANK , N.A., SU CCESSOR T RU ST EE T O LASALLE BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, ON BEHALF OF T HE HOLDERS OF BEAR ST EARNS ASSET BACK ED SECU RIT IES I T RU ST 2006-HE6, ASSET -BACK ED CERT IFICAT ES SERIES 2006-HE6, V. JOSE ORELLANA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 24, 2020, and entered in the fice o the ler of the County of Nassau, wherein U .S. BANK , N.A., SU CCESSOR T RU ST EE T O LASALLE BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, ON BEHALF OF T HE HOLDERS OF BEAR ST EARNS ASSET BACK ED SECU RIT IES I T RU ST 2006-HE6, ASSET -BACK ED CERT IFICAT ES SERIES 2006-HE6 is the Plaintiff and JOSE ORELLANA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COU NT Y SU PREME COU RT , NORT H SIDE ST EPS, 100 SU PREME COU RT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 20, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 60 PERIW INK LE ROAD, LEVIT T OW N, NY 11756: Section 45, Block 184, Lot 4: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to prov isions of filed udgment nde 605559 / 2017. W illiam R. Boccio, Esq . - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 9 00 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 1159 0, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. * LOCA-

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TION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-7; 1-31-24-17-2024-4T # 244787-NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE LEVIT T OW N FIRE DIST RICT Please take notice that the regular meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners, of the Lev ittown Fire District during the year 2024 will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM (2/ 12, 3/ 11, 4/ 8, 5/ 13, 6/ 10, 7/ 8, 8/ 12, 9 / 9 , 10/ 14, 11/ 11, 12/ 9 ) and on hte second Sunday after the second Monday of each month at 10:00 AM (1/ 21, 2/ 25, 3/ 24, 4/ 21, 5/ 26, 6/ 23,7/ 21, 8/ 25 9 / 22, 10/ 27, 11/ 24, 12/ 22). Al meetings will take place at the ire istrict ﬁces located at 120 Gardiners Av e. Lev ittown NY 11756. Dated: January 17 2024 By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Lev ittown Fire District T homas Brennan, District Secretary 1-24-2024-1T -# 24489 4NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU DEU T SCHE BANK T RU ST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS T RU ST EE FOR RESIDENT IAL ASSET MORT GAGE PRODU CT S, INC. (RAMP) 2005-SL2 Plaintiff, Against ROBERT J. RU T HERFORD A/ K / A ROBERT RU T HERFORD, LYNN RU T HERFORD A/ K / A LYNN RASK OPF, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/ 20/ 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Driv e, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/ 27/ 2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 15 Solar Lane, Lev ittown, New York 11756, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improv ements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Lev ittown, Near Hicksv ille, T own Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau, And State Of New York. Section 0046 Block 00404-00 Lot 00007 T he approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $ 359 ,742.02 plus interest and costs. T he Premises will be sold subj ect to prov isions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 010655/ 2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. T his Auction will be held rain or shine.

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Malachy P. Lyons, Esq ., Referee. MCCABE, W EISBERG & CONW AY, LLC, 10 Midland Av enue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/ 6/ 2023 File Number: 15-315273 CA 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T # 244638-NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU T HE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON T RU ST COMPANY, N.A. AS SU CCESSOR IN INT EREST T O ALL PERMIT T ED SU CCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK , AS T RU ST EE FOR MAST R ALT ERNAT IVE LOAN T RU ST 2003-5, MORT GAGE PASST HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2003-5 Plaintiff, Against MICHAEL MINCHELLA, ST EPHEN MINCHELLA, unknown heirs at law of RAYMOND MINCHELLA, and if they be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to hav e an interest in, or generally or speciﬁc lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, dev isees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriv ing interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respectiv e wiv es, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, dev isees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of who and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/ 15/ 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Driv e, Mineola, N.Y. 11501, on 2/ 22/ 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 33 6th Av enue, Massapeq ua Park, New York 11762, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improv ements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village Of Massapeq ua Park, T own Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 53 Block 61 Lot 128, 228, 4627 & 4629 T he approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $ 531,069 .03 plus interest and costs. T he Premises will be sold subj ect to prov isions

of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 009 384/ 2014 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. T his Auction will be held rain or shine. Malachy P Lyons, Esq ., Referee. MCCABE, W EISBERG & CONW AY, LLC, 10 Midland Av enue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/ 6/ 2023 File Number: 19 -300711 CA 2-14-7; -31-24-2024-4T # 244636-NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU U .S. BANK , NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, T RU ST EE FOR T HE CERT IFICAT EHOLDERS OF T HE BANK OF AMERICA FU NDING CORPORAT ION 2008FT 1 T RU ST , MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT E, SERIES 2008-FT 1 Plaintiff, Against EST AT E OF RACHEL PICCIONE, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/ 15/ 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Driv e, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/ 27/ 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 37 North Central Av enue a/ k/ a 9 37 N Central a/ k/ a 9 37 Central Av enue, Massapeq ua, New York 11758, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improv ements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Massapeq ua, T own Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau, State Of New York. Section 52 Block 83 Lot 77 T he approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $ 441,348.36 plus interest and costs. T he Premises will be sold subj ect to prov isions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 011157/ 2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. T his Auction will be held rain or shine. Ralph Madalena, Esq ., Referee. MCCABE, W EISBERG & CONW AY, LLC, 10 Midland Av enue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/ 28/ 2023 File Number: 253-3817 CA 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T # 244635-NOB/ LEV LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS

LEGAL NOTICES ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby giv en that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall hav e paid to the County T reasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid ta es as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrativ e Code. Effectiv e with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 req uires a $ 175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also req uires that upon the issuance o the ien ertificate there is due from the lien buyer a a ertificate ssue ee o $ 20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the prov isions of the Nassau County Administrativ e Code at the discretion of the Nassau County T reasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 526/ County-T reasurer Should the T reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of ebruary at the fice o T he County T reasurer 1 W est Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the T reasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is av ailable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov / 527/ Annual-T ax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adv ertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its serv ices, programs, or activ ities. U pon req uest, accommodations such as those req uired by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be prov ided to enable indiv iduals with disabilities to participate in all serv ices, programs, activ ities and public hearings and ev ents conducted by the T reasurer s fice pon re uest, information can be made av ailable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternativ e formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-209 0 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER

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Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sov ereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may hav e thereon and subj ect to the prov isions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts. Howev er, such tax liens shall hav e priority ov er the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ov er the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the v alidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recov ery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq ., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receiv ership. T he County T reasurer reserv es the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserv es the right to interv ene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howev er, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the ﬁling o a proof of claim on their behalf, cov ering their inv estment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens hav e been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent

within ten days after he has been notified by the ounty reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for deliv ery, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrev ocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liq uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrativ e Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the random number generator in the ev ent of a tie bid(s) on a ta certificate idder s urther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of ta certificates he ta certificate s the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arriv ed at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, hav e not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any ta certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitiv e bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) hav e v iolated any of these bid req uirements then their bid shall be v oided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T -# 2449 43NOB/ LEV Continued on page 15

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MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 266 roo side ﬁled ith Secy of State of NY on ﬁce location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to urpose any la ul act. 2-7; 1-31-24-17-10-3-2024LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE ,

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, , e endant s ursuant to a e ault udgment and udgment o oreclosure and ale duly entered on pril , , an rder tending ale eadline and ther elie duly entered on ecember , and an rder duly entered on ugust , , the undersigned e eree ill sell at public auction on the ront steps on the north side o the assau ounty upreme ourt, upreme ourt rive, ineola, on ebruary , at p m , premises no n as oundary venue, assape ua, ll that certain plot, piece or parcel o land, ith the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the o n o yster ay, ounty o assau and tate o e or , ection , loc and ot ppro imate amount o udgment is , plus interest and costs. Premises ill be sold sub ect to provisions o ﬁled udgment nde his oreclosure sale ill be held on the north side steps o the ourthouse, rain or shine sa ety protocols ill be ollo ed at the oreclosure sale proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or sa ety concerns, the ourt ppointed e eree ill cancel the sale ary llen ivone, s , Referee riedman artolo , road treet, uite , e or , e or , ttorneys or lainti irm ile o 1-24-17-10-3-2024-4T LEGAL NOTICE -against-

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sell at public auction on the orth ide steps o the assau County Supreme Court ain or hine located at upreme ourt rive, ineola, on ebruary , at p m premises situate, lying and being at assape ua, in assape ua, in the o n o yster ay, ounty o assau and tate o e or , bounded and described as ollo s at a point on the easterly side o assape ua venue, distant eet northerly rom the corner ormed by the intersection o the easterly side o assape ua venue and the northerly side o erric oad being a plot eet by 75 feet by 250 feet by 75 feet. ection loc ot , and ll bidders must ear a ace mas shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times idders ho do not comply ith the ace mas and or the social distancing mandate ill be removed rom the auction aid premises no n as , , ppro imate amount o lien , plus interest costs. remises ill be sold sub ect to provisions o ﬁled udgment and erms o ale the sale is set aside or any reason, the urchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o the deposit paid he urchaser shall have no urther recourse against the ortgagor, the ortgagee or the ortgagee s attorney nde umber , , e eree avid allo ssociates LLP ttorney s or lainti illside venue, nd loor, anhasset, ile 1-24-17-10-3-2024-4T LEGAL NOTICE vSUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: , , 11762 Section: 48 , Block: 139 , Lot: 4, 5 & 6 lainti designates as the place o trial situs o the real property

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, any and all persons un no n to plainti , claiming, or ho may claim to have an interest in, or general or speciﬁc lien upon the real property described in this action such un no n persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the ollo ing designation, namely the i e, ido , husband, ido er, heirs at la , ne t o in, descendants, e ecutors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees o such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either o them, and their respective ives, ido s, husbands, ido ers, heirs at la , ne t o in, descendants, e ecutors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all o hom and hose names, e cept as stated, are un no n to plainti , -

through , the last ten names being ﬁctitious and un no n to plainti , the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, i any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, e endants o the above named e endants to ans er the omplaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy o your ns er on the plainti s attorney ithin t enty days o the service o this ummons, e clusive o the day o service, or ithin thirty days a ter service o the same is complete here serv ice is made in any manner other than by personal delivery ithin the tate he nited tates o merica, i designated as a defendant in this action, may ans er or appear ithin si ty days o service our ailure to appear or to ans er ill result in a j udgment against you by deault or the relie demanded in the omplaint n the event that a deﬁciency balance remains rom the sale proceeds, a j udgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $ 420,000.00

and interest, recorded on May 11, 2005, in Liber M 28 79 4 at Page 363, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 79 GRAND BOULEVARD, MASSAPEQ UA PARK, NY 11762. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ated ecember th, , , , , Attorney for Plaintiff rit vraham, s erchants oncourse, Suite 310 estbury, 1-24-17-10-3-2024-4T -

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pool and dec s uare o having less rear yard setbac and e ceeding ma imum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to allo e isting above-ground s imming pool attached to proposed 21.1 ft. by 7.6 ft. dec attached to d elling having less rear yard setbac and side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to allo e isting shed located in southeast corner o property having less side yard setback and rear yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (D) ariance to allo e isting shed located in south est corner o property having less rear yard setbac than permitted by rdinance. (E) ariance to allo e isting pool e uipment having less ront yard setbac than permitted by rdinance so eech t , t o ine r , a a eech treet, assape ua, APPEAL NO. 23-670 MASSAPEQ UA MATTHEW GARDNER: (A) ariance to allo e isting ront stoop ith steps to grade having less average ront yard setbac than permitted by rdinance. (B) ariance to allo e isting ront stoop ith steps to grade and rear ood dec ith steps to grade e ceeding ma imum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. s o unset lvd , t o ay r , a a unset oulevard, assape ua, APPEAL NO. 23-678 MASSAPEQ UA GINA BEDELL: (A) ariance to erect t high ence e ceeding ma imum height across side ront yard than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to install in-ground s imming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to install pool e uipment having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. cor o eep ater ve lbatross l , a a eep ater venue, assape ua, APPEAL NO. 23-707 LEGAL NOTICE MASSAPEQ UA PUBLIC HEARING REGIS DILLON: ariance CALENDAR to allo e isting pool e uipNOTICE OF PUBLIC ment having less ront yard MEETING BY THE setbac than permitted by ZONING BOARD OF Ordinance. APPEALS cor o ipple ater ve Pursuant to the provisions ay r , a a ippleof C hapter 2 4 6 , S ection 2 4 6 ater venue, assape ua, 1 2 of the Code of the Town NY of Oyster Bay, notice is APPEAL NO. 23-754 hereby given that the Zon- MASSAPEQ UA ing Board of Appeals has ADAM LOGIUDICE: (A) scheduled a public meeting, ariance to erect t high viwhich will take place in the nyl ence and t high ood Town Hall Meeting Room, ence e ceeding ma imum Audrey Avenue, Oyster height across ront yard o Bay, New York, on F E B R U oulevard than permitted by AR Y 1 , 2 0 2 4 , at 7:00 P. M., Ordinance. (B) ariance to to consider the following construct t o story addition appeals: and roo -over rap around BY ORDER OF THE porch having less average ZONING BOARD OF ront yard setbac o ouAPPEALS levard than permitted by rAPPEAL NO. 23-659 dinance also encroachment MASSAPEQ UA of eav es and gutters. LORI BLITZER: (A) aricor o ampton lvd ance to construct 13.1 ft. by o lvd , a a ampton t rear dec , t by oulevard, assape ua, t dec attached to e ist- APPEAL NO. 23-758 ing above-ground s imming MASSAPEQ UA

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GARY SALLEY: (A) ariance to construct second story addition ith par ing underneath having less average ront yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to construct second story addition ith par ing underneath and second story dec e ceeding ma imum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to allo e isting shed having less side yard setbac than permitted by rdinance (C) mend peciﬁc lan as presented or ppeal o and granted by ecision o the oning oard o ppeals, dated arch , s o onroe ve , t o rove t , a a onroe venue, assape ua, APPEAL NO. 23-664 NORTH MASSAPEQ UA RICHARD GRIECO: (A) ariance to allo e isting ront plat orm ith steps to grade having less average ront yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to allo e isting outdoor itchen ith gas barbe ue and coo top having less rear yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (C) mend peciﬁc lan as presented or ppeal o and granted by ecision o the oning oard o ppeals, dated ecember , so yoming ve , t o osemary r , a a yoming ve , assape ua, JANUARY 22, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 1-24-2024-1T -# 244651-

month period, or hich any person or persons shall o er to ta e the total amount o such unpaid ta es as defined in ection o the assau ounty dministrative Code. ective ith the ebruary lien sale rdinance o re uires a per day registration fee for each person ho intends to bid at the ta lien sale rdinance o also reuires that upon the issuance o the ien ertificate there is due rom the lien buyer a a ertificate ssue ee o per lien purchased ursuant to the provisions o the assau ounty dministrative ode at the discretion o the assau ounty reasurer the auction ill be conducted online urther in ormation concerning the procedures or the auction is available at the ebsite o the assau ounty reasurer at https nassaucountyny gov / 526/ County-T reasurer hould the reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same ill commence on the th day of ebruary at the fice o he ounty reasurer est treet, ineola or at some other location to be determined by the reasurer list o all real estate in assau ounty on hich ta liens are to be sold is available at the ebsite o the assau ounty reasurer at https nassaucountyny gov nnual- a - ienale list o local properties upon hich ta liens are to be sold ill be advertised in this publication on or be ore February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis o LEGAL NOTICE disability in admission to Notice of formation of PONY or access to, or treatment or rticles o rga- employment in, its services, ni ation filed ith the ecre- programs, or activities pon tary o tate o re uest, accommodations on fice location such as those re uired by the assau ounty has mericans ith isabilities been designated for serv ice ct ill be provided o process shall mail to enable individuals ith a copy of any process serv ed disabilities to participate in against the to c o all services, programs, activ, cean venue ities and public hearings and assape ua ur- events conducted by the reapose children s entertain- surer s fice pon re uest, ment. information can be made - - - - - - available in raille, large print, audio-tape or other alternativ e formats. For addiLEGAL NOTICE tional in ormation, please call PUBLIC NOTICE OF e t NASSAU COUNTY ated anuary , TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE ineola, e or otice is hereby given that TERMS OF SALE commencing on February uch ta liens shall be sold 20th, 2024, ill sell at public sub ect to any and all supeon-line auction the ta liens rior ta liens o sovereignties on certain real estate, unless and other municipalities and the o ner, mortgagee, oc- to all claims o record hich cupant o or any other party the ounty may have thereon in interest in such real estate and sub ect to the provisions shall have paid to the oun- o the ederal and tate olty T reasurer by February diers and ailors ivil e15th, 2024 the total amount o lie cts such unpaid ta es or assesso ever, such ta liens shall ments ith the interest, pen- have priority over the ounalties and other e penses and ty s i erential nterest ien, charges against the property representing the e cess, i uch ta liens ill be sold at any, o the interest and penalthe lo est rate o interest, not Continued on page 16 e ceeding percent per si -

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 15 ty borne at the maximum rate ov er the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the v alidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recov ery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq ., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receiv ership. T he County T reasurer reserv es the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserv es the right to interv ene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howev er, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing o a proof of claim on their behalf, cov ering their inv estment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens hav e been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the ounty reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for deliv ery, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrev ocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liq uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall

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be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrativ e Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the random number generator in the ev ent of a tie bid(s) on a ta certificate idder s urther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of ta certificates he ta certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arriv ed at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, hav e not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any ta certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the idder ill be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitiv e bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) hav e v iolated any of these bid req uirements then their bid shall be v oided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T -# 2449 43-

LEGAL NOTICE T O T HE T AX PAYERS OF T HE MASSAPEQ U A FIRE DIST RICT : EN that a resolution was duly adopted by the oard of Fire Commissioners of the MASSAPEQ U A FIRE DIST RICT , T own of Oyster ay, ounty o assau, tate of New York, on the 8th day of January 2024, subj ect to permissiv e referendum as provided or by the eneral Municipal law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows: that pursuant to the laws and regulations applicable and in particular to Section 6(g) of the eneral unicipal a , that the DU T Y FORD E450 CHASSIS and Associated Eq uipment be completed and that the cost and expenses for such purchase, adv ertising, incidental expenses, consulting fees and attorney’ s fees shall be expended from the Fire Apparatus & Eq uipment Reserv e Fund upon authori ation o the oard o ire Commissioners at the maximum estimated to be T HOU SAND ($ 525,000.00) DOLLARS; and T his resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, unless in the meanwhile a permissiv e referendum as provided by the eneral unicipal Law is req uired to be held. Dated: January 8, 2024

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appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 23-669 PLAINVIEW NIRAV & BELA SHAH: ariance to allo e isting ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (Manor Street) than permitted by Ordinance. SW / cor. of Manor St. & Amby Av e., a/ k/ a 84 Manor Street, Plainv iew, NY APPEAL NO. 23-706 PLAINVIEW MICHAEL SCIARA: (A) ariance to allo e isting rear wood deck with steps to grade hav ing less side yard setback, rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building cov erage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to allow existing shed hav ing less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to allow existing air conditioning unit exceeding maximum encroachment into side yard and hav ing less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) mend peciﬁc Plan as presented for Appeal No. 68-433 and granted by ecision o the oning oard of Appeals, dated September 5, 19 68. W / s/ o Forest Dr., S/ o Orchard St., a/ k/ a 32 Forest Driv e, Plainv iew, NY APPEAL NO. 23-58 9 PLAINVIEW JOSEPH MOSSA: (A) ariance to construct second oor cantilevered addition hav ing less side yard setback, aggregate side yards and exceeding ma imum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eav es and gutters. (B) ariance to allow existing 9 .6 ft. by t shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to allow existing swimming pool and surrounding masonry wall hav ing less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) ariance to erect 4 ft. high metal fence on East side and W est side hav ing less setback from pool edge than permitted by Ordinance. (E) ariance to allo e isting t high ence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance. N/ s/ o W estbury Av e., 100 ft. W / o Elmwood St., a/ k/ a 30 W estbury Av enue, Plainv iew, NY JANUARY 22, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 1-24-2024-1T -# 244653-

- is the lainti and HANEY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE COMMISSIONERS at the NASSAU COU NMASSAPEQ U A FIRE T Y SU PREME COU RT , DIST RICT NORT H SIDE ST EPS, 100 , AT T EST : MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 20, 2024 at Secretary 1-24-2024-1T -# 2449 9 1- 3:00PM, premises known as 4 Q U EENS COU RT , PLA, ection , loc , ot OLD BETHPAGE ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEGAL NOTICE BETHPAGE, TOWN OF PUBLIC HEARING OYSTER BAY, COUNTY CALENDAR OF NASSAU AND STATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC OF NEW YORK MEETING BY THE Premises will be sold ZONING BOARD OF subj ect to prov isions of APPEALS udgment nde Pursuant to the provisions ﬁled of C hapter 2 4 6 , S ection 2 4 6 - 616642/ 2019 . Peter K ramer, 1 2 of the Code of the Town Esq . - Referee. Robertson, of Oyster Bay, notice is Anschutz, Schneid, Crane hereby given that the Zon- & Partners, PLLC 9 00 Mering Board of Appeals has chants Concourse, Suite 310, scheduled a public meeting, W estbury, New York 1159 0, which will take place in the Attorneys for Plaintiff. All Town Hall Meeting Room, foreclosure sales will be Audrey Avenue, Oyster conducted in accordance Bay, New York, on F E B R U - with Covid-19 guidelines AR Y 1 , 2 0 2 4 , at 7:00 P. M., including, but not limited to consider the following to, social distancing and mask wearing. * LOCAappeals: TION OF SALE SUBJECT BY ORDER OF THE TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ZONING BOARD OF ACCORDANCE WITH APPEALS COURT/CLERK DIRECAPPEAL NO. 23-671 TIVES. OLD BETHPAGE - - - - BRUCE GOLDBLATT: ariance to install natural gas generator hav ing less rear LEGAL NOTICE yard setback and exceedPUBLIC HEARING ing maximum setback from CALENDAR dwelling than permitted by NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ordinance. MEETING BY THE N/ s/ o Piper Pl., 251.35 ft. E/ o ZONING BOARD OF Colonial Rd., a/ k/ a 12 Piper APPEALS lace, ld ethpage, Pursuant to the provisions JANUARY 22, 2024 of C hapter 2 4 6 , S ection 2 4 6 BY ORDER OF THE 1 2 of the Code of the Town ZONING BOARD OF PLAINVIEW/ of Oyster Bay, notice is APPEALS OLD BETHPAGE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has OYSTER BAY, scheduled a public meeting, NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE 1-24-2024-1T -# 244652- which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Notice of formation of S. Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on F E B R U - LLC. Articles of OrganizaAR Y 1 , 2 0 2 4 , at 7:00 P. M., tion ﬁled ith the ecretary to consider the following

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20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall hav e paid to the County T reasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. LEGAL NOTICE Such tax liens will be sold at SU PREME COU RT the lowest rate of interest, not COU NT Y OF NASSAU exceeding 10 percent per sixMANU FACT U RERS AND month period, for which any T RADERS T RU ST COMPA- person or persons shall offer NY, Plaintiff -against- LOU IS to take the total amount of ESSMAN A/ K / A LOU IS T . such unpaid ta es as defined , - in ection o the assau County Administrativ e ESSMAN, et al Defendant(s). Code. Pursuant to a Judgment of Effectiv e with the February Foreclosure and Sale entered 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. herein and dated February 14, re uires a 2020, I, the undersigned Ref- per day registration fee for eree will sell at public auction each person who intends to on the North Side steps of bid at the tax lien sale. Ordithe Nassau County Supreme nance o also reCourt located at 100 Supreme q uires that upon the issuance Court Driv e, Mineola, NY o the ien ertificate there on February 1, 2024 at 2:30 is due from the lien buyer a p.m. premises situate, lying a ertificate ssue ee o and being at Plainv iew, in the $ 20.00 per lien purchased. o n o yster ay, ounty Pursuant to the prov isions of of Nassau and State of New the Nassau County AdminYork, known and designated istrativ e Code at the discreas and by ot in loc tion of the Nassau County 9 2 on a certain map entitled, T reasurer the auction will be “ Map of W oodbury Acres, conducted online. Further Section No. 3, situated at Pla- information concerning the invie , o n o yster ay, procedures for the auction is Nassau County, New York, av ailable at the website of the December 15, 19 61, Louis K . Nassau County T reasurer at: Mclean, C.E., and S., W an- https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. tagh, and filed in the - gov / 526/ County-T reasurer fice o the ler o the ounty Should the T reasurer deterof Nassau on August 23, 19 62 mine that an in-person aucas ap and ase o tion shall be held, same will ection loc ot commence on the 20th day of All bidders must wear a face ebruary at the fice o mask/ shield at all times and T he County T reasurer 1 W est social distancing must be Street, Mineola or at some observ ed by all bidders at all other location to be detertimes idders ho do not mined by the T reasurer. comply with the face mask A list of all real estate in Nasand/ or the social distancing sau County on which tax liens mandate will be remov ed are to be sold is av ailable at from the auction. the website of the Nassau Said premises known as 9 3 County T reasurer at: , - https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. , gov nnual- a - ienApproximate amount of lien Sale , plus interest A list of local properties upon costs. which tax liens are to be sold Premises will be sold subj ect will be adv ertised in this pubto provisions o filed udg- lication on or before Februment and T erms of Sale. ary 07th, 2024. If the sale is set aside for any Nassau County does not reason, the Purchaser at the discriminate on the basis of sale shall be entitled only to disability in admission to a return of the deposit paid. or access to, or treatment or T he Purchaser shall hav e no employment in, its serv ices, further recourse against the programs, or activ ities. U pon Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or req uest, accommodations the Mortgagee’ s attorney. such as those req uired by the nde umber Americans with Disabilities ARZ A R. FELDMAN, ESQ ., Act (ADA) will be prov ided Referee to enable indiv iduals with avid allo ssociates disabilities to participate in LLP all serv ices, programs, activ Attorney(s) for Plaintiff ities and public hearings and illside venue, nd ev ents conducted by the T reaFloor, Manhasset, NY 11030 surer s fice pon re uest, File# 9 024.11 information can be made - - - - - - available in raille, large print, audio-tape or other alternativ e formats. For addiLEGAL NOTICE tional information, please call PUBLIC NOTICE OF e t NASSAU COUNTY Dated: January 24, 2024 TREASURER’S T HE NASSAU COU NT Y SALE OF TAX LIENS T REASU RER ON REAL ESTATE Mineola, NewYork Notice is hereby giv en that commencing on February Continued on page 17 of State of NY (SSNY) on fice location Nassau County NY. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be serv ed and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 3 Dahill Rd. ld ethpage, Purpose: any lawful act. - - - - - -

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 16 TERMS OF SAL E Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sov ereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may hav e thereon and subj ect to the prov isions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts. Howev er, such tax liens shall hav e priority ov er the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ov er the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the v alidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civ il Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of

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foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recov ery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq ., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receiv ership. T he County T reasurer reserv es the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserv es the right to interv ene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howev er, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the ﬁling o a proof of claim on their behalf, cov ering their inv estment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each

purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens hav e been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notiﬁed by the ounty reasurer that the certiﬁcates of sale are ready for deliv ery, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrev ocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liq uidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrativ e Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an un-

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LEGAL NOTICES fair competitiv e adv antage in the random number generator in the ev ent of a tie bid(s) on a ta certificate idder s urther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitiv e adv antage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of ta certificates he ta certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arriv ed at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate s the idder ill bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, hav e not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any ta certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the idder ill be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Salaand live a healthy productive life. Thank dino and his colleagues on the Town Board you, Sharran, for your service to our great recently presented the Town of Oyster Bay nation, as well as your continued service to Martin Luther King, our veterans and our Jr. Distinguished communities.” Service Award to Sharran ChamUnited States Army bers-Murphy served Specialist Sharran in the United States Chambers-Murphy, Army Reserves from an exemplary veter1986-1997. Her unit an’s advocate who was deployed to provides community Germany during leadership, menOperation Desert torship, and is an Shield/Desert Storm extraordinary role in 1990 and she has model for all. performed human“The Town’s itarian missions in Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph SalaMartin Luther King, dino and his colleagues on the Town Board both Panama and Jr. Distinguished Ecuador. Sharran recently presented the Town of Oyster Service Award is received her Master’s Bay Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished presented to notedegree from LIU Service Award to United States Army worthy recipients in Specialist Sharran Chambers-Murphy. Post and is currently (Contributed photo) recognition of their working as a Veteran outstanding leadOutreach Program ership and achievement, adherence to the Specialist conducting outreach to comprincipals of a just society and continued munity members and organizing veteran involvement in support of Dr. Martin Luther events throughout Long Island. She has King, Jr’s Dream,” said Supervisor Saladibeen a Veteran Peer Mentor with the Joseph no. “Sharran has truly dedicated herself Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project, co-fato ensuring that military service members cilitating our Liberty Village group as well as are equipped with appropriate tools and providing one on one support. resources that will enable them to transition —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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