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Albertson Former congressman speaks at Republican club (See page 4) Garden City Latin students attend annual competition at Yale (See page 6) Mineola Remembering legendary local soccer coach Dolores Jose (See page 17)

Mineola Middle School teams compete in robotics tournament (See page 3) Four Mineola Middle School robotics club teams recently competed triumphantly at a LEGO League Robotics Tournament. (Courtesy of Mineola Middle School)

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Mineola Student Roboticists Compete In Local Tournament

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t may be cold outside, but the extra-curricular robotics season at Mineola Middle School has been heating up. In January, members of the school’s robotics club competed at a local LEGO Robotics Tournament, held at nearby Mineola High School. Four teams from Mineola High School competed in the two-day event in late January, with wellearned feelings of achievement and general fun times had by all. Cheered on by coaches Vince Interrante, Austin Nowak, and Adrianna Guidetti, the teams who competed for robotic glory included the Mineola Monkeys, the Cyber Mustangs, the One-Eyed Jack Bots, and the Robo Sharks. Two teams, the Mineola Monkeys and the Cyber Mustangs, are now moving on to the Long Island First LEGO League Championship Tournament in March. The Cyber Mustangs also won first place at the tournament for their project focusing on culture, language and diversity in the Innovation category. The competition is broken into two parts. In the first portion, students compete using their robots to solve missions and score points. In the other portion, young roboticists create an innovative project to seeks to solve a specific problem. Their prompt for this recent tournament was: “How can we use technology and the arts to help engage others or increase participation in what we love to do?” Seventh-grader Daniel Luning commented on the experience, “Being part of the Mineola Monkeys is very special. When you are part of a team like robotics you have to use teamwork and gracious professionalism. We had a lot of obstacles throughout this robotics year. We overcame them

The Mineola Monkeys pose for a photo after a fun and successful time at the tournament. by having team meets and we talked about how we could solve the obstacles.” Seventh-grader Charlotte Ruyle wrote, “Being a part of the Mineola Monkeys helped me to learn how to communicate, collaborate, and work together with my teammates. These values definitely came into play when we had team meetings, discussions, disagreements, or when we were brainstorming ideas for our innovation project or ways to complete the robot challenges.” Sixth-grader Rebecca Portillo of the Cyber Mustangs commented, “Sometimes it’s very exciting, but it can also be frustrating not knowing how to make improvements. Our project focused on language, culture and diversity and how that could get more people to enjoy robotics.” Sixth-grade Cyber Mustang Bella Portillo noted, “Being in Robotics is a big privilege. I loved getting to know my team.” Seventh-grade Cyber Mustang Brandon Chen said, “Being in robotics is a great experience, you get to be a part of a team and bond. During the competition our team didn’t have the best start but we pushed through and worked as a team to improve for our other runs.” Seventh-grader William Klauck of the Mineola Monkeys also commented, “We faced a lot of challenges as a team and we overcame them by working together and having team meetings to finalize on what we were going to do.”

The One-Eyed Jack Bots strike a pose together at the tournament, held at Mineola High School.

Members of Mineola Middle School’s Robo Sharks team compete at a recent LEGO League Robotics Tournament.

The Robo Sharks show off their hard work and their team banner. (Images courtesy of Mineola Middle School)

Cyber Mustangs give a thumbs up at Mineola High School.

The award-winning Cyber Mustangs pose for a photo with their coaches after the tournament.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Mineola Chamber Hosts First Dinner Of 2024 The Mineola Chamber of Commerce recently held its first dinner of the year at the Lisbon Café on Mineola Blvd. Chamber president Louis Panacciulli welcomed attorneys Matt Weinick and Chris Marlborough from the Nassau County Bar Association, who spoke on current employment law.

Chamber member Karina Mauro, owner of the newly opened Willows Cove Salon on Jericho Turnpike, spoke to attendees about her new business. All enjoyed an evening of important information, stimulating conversation, and the fine cuisine at the Lisbon Café. — Submitted by the Mineola Chamber of Commerc

Bynoe Named Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Of Legislature’s Democratic Caucus Siela A. Bynoe, now in her fifth full term of service to Nassau County and the residents of the Second District, was appointed Alternate Deputy Minority Leader of the Democratic caucus on Monday, Jan. 8 – marking a historic moment for both Bynoe and the legislative body. Upon being designated by Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe became the first Black woman in the 29-year history of the Legislature to serve in a leadership role of either caucus. She will serve in leadership alongside Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton and Arnold W. Drucker, who was named Deputy Minority Leader. “During the last decade, advocating for the residents of the Second Legislative District has been my life’s highest honor and greatest privilege. I am deeply grateful to Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton for entrusting me with this responsibility within our caucus,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe said. “I am looking forward to utilizing my professional and

lived experiences to be of service to my colleagues and work collaboratively toward bringing our collective priorities to fruition.” Since taking office after her victory in a February 2014 special election, Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe has earned a reputation as a diligent and innovative lawmaker who builds bipartisan consensus for initiatives that benefit Nassau County residents. These include implementing policies directing the use of Nassau’s Mobile Crisis Team for responses to mental health crisis calls; bolstering the County’s infrastructure; protecting the environment; and promoting government transparency. She has additionally leveraged her professional experience as the past Deputy Director of the North Hempstead Housing Authority and Executive Director of the Huntington Housing Authority to guide her advocacy for optimal outcomes related to Nassau County affordable housing policies and programs. — Submitted by the Office of Legislator Siela Bynoe

Former Congressman Addresses Albertson-Roslyn Heights Club Mineola Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed a delicious dinner and stimulating conversation during the Chamber’s first dinner of 2024.

Former United States Congressman John LeBoutillier (L), shown here with Henry Golis, was the guest speaker at the January 9th, 2024 meeting of the Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club. Everyone who attended participated in a most informative evening.

(Courtesy of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce)

New Salon Comes To Mineola The Mineola Chamber of Commerce was proud to host a ribbon cutting for our newest business, Willows Cove Salon, located at 250 Jericho Turnpike. State, county, town, and village elected officials joined the chamber board to welcome Karina Mauro to Mineola’s business community. There

was plenty of food, music, and a great sense of optimism for Karina and her full-service beauty, health, and wellness concepts. Be sure to drop in and say hello! — Submitted by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce

Local elected officials and members of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Willows Cove Salon to the village. (Courtesy of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce)

(Courtesy of the Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club)

Legislators Davis and Koslow Support Moreano World Medical Mission Nassau County Legislators Scott M. Davis and Seth I. Koslow supported the philanthropic work of Moreano World Medical Mission and its upcoming medical mission to El Salvador during a Thursday, Jan. 18 fundraiser at The Davenport Press in Mineola. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Edwin Moreano, a New York City plastic surgeon, Moreano World Medical Mission is a not-for-profit organization that brings together volunteer surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical techs to provide free reconstructive surgeries for children and adults with congenital and acquired deformities. The missions typically return to the same areas and facilities in the interest of providing continuity of care. Since its inception, the Misson has provided medical care for more than 2,500 children from Ecuador, the

Dominican Republic, and Paraguay. “Good health is a blessing, and ready access to quality medical care is something we far too often take for granted,” Legislator Davis said. “The doctors and medical professionals who participate in Moreano World Medical Mission provide a tremendous humanitarian service, and I am truly grateful for the important work that they do for deserving children around the world!” “Through their generosity and skill, the team of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who comprise the Moreano World Medical Mission are changing lives and saving lives around the world,” Legislator Koslow said. “It was a pleasure to be with them to support their next medical mission and the furtherance of their selfless service.” — Submitted by the Office of the Legislative Minority

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GARDEN CITY LATIN STUDENTS ATTEND COMPETITION AT YALE Garden City High School’s Latin students recently attended Yale University’s annual Certamen (classical Quiz-bowl) competition. Latin and non-Latin students alike worked in teams of four to answer challenging questions about Latin language, mythology, history, and literature, pitted against top schools from across the nation.

All three teams were of mixed Latinlanguage levels and competed in the advanced division, with two teams topping their brackets and one team progressing to the semifinals. Students truly enjoyed the experience and look forward to competing in future Certamen competitions. — Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

New Hyde Park Memorial High School recently donated $4,000 to the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program. The money was raised through the school’s annual Pink October

fundraising activities, organized by English teacher Katie Kaspar and teacher of the deaf Lisa Bocchino. — Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District L to R: New Hyde Park Memorial High School Principal Dr. Richard Faccio, Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program Executive Director Reyna Machado, Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program Bilingual Outreach Coordinator Sandra Martinez, Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program Communications/ Marketing Coordinator Kimberly Newman, teacher Katie Kaspar and teacher Lisa Bocchino. (Courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District)

GIRL SCOUTS ENJOY SWEET SUCCESS AT ANNUAL COOKIE CELEBRATION Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently held a rally to officially kick off the start of the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program. The event, which took place at the Samanea Mall, drew more than 300 Girl Scouts from communities across Nassau County to celebrate the deliciousness of Girl Scout Cookies Garden City Latin students attended the Yale Certamen competition. and to hone their entrepreneurial strategies (Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools) as they prepare their cookie sale initiatives. This year’s theme was Own Your Magic and Rally, and featured an array of activities HERRICKS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR including crafts, games, and educational ACHIEVEMENT IN MATH CONTEST workshops emphasizing entrepreneurship Herricks School District congratulates our middle school students. During the conand life skills. Girl Scouts do more than sell students who have been named Mathletes test, students had 45 minutes to solve 20 delicious treats—they’re entrepreneurial Noetic Learning National Honor Roll and creative problems independently without a powerhouses creating a more equitable Honorable Mention award winners. calculator. future for themselves and the world. Every Eighth-grader Aaron Jiang was awarded These budding mathematicians will be box of cookies sold provides invaluable a National Honor Roll medal and team representing Herricks Middle School at the experiences for Girl Scouts such as service winner award. Seventh-grader Lily Yang and MoMathlon Tournament at Brookhaven projects, troop travel and summer camp. eighth-graders Ishaan Ahuja, Adrian Godwin, National Laboratory on Dec. 20, where they “The enthusiasm and engagement we Eshan Thopcherneni and Daniel Zhang were will compete against scholars from throughwitnessed today were extraordinary,” out the region. all awarded Honorable Mention ribbons. said CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County The Noetic Learning Contest is a — Submitted by the Randell Bynum. “The Girl Scout Cookie semiannual problem-solving contest for Herricks Schools District Program is more than what is inside a box of cookies; it’s about setting goals and exploring innovative ways to reach those

L-R: Herricks Middle School students recognized as Mathletes Noetic Learning National Honor Roll and Honorable Mention award winners. Eshan Thopcherneni, Ishaan Ahuja, Daniel Zhang, Aaron Jiang, Adrian Godwin and Lily Yang. (Courtesy of Herricks School District)

goals. Programs like the Cookie Rally are crucial to helping girls develop the business acumen and leadership qualities needed for the upcoming cookie season and life.” Financial literacy, crafting your sales pitch, and cookie booth preparedness workshops were a few key activities, which provided hands-on experience in sales and money management. These sessions are part of the Girl Scouts’ commitment to developing key business skills like goal setting, decision-making, people skill, and ethical business practices in young women. In addition to skill-building workshops, the event also served as a fun and interactive platform for Girl Scouts and their families. Participants enjoyed cookie sampling, which offered a taste of the upcoming cookie-selling season. Each Girl Scout left with a rally patch, a special gift and business skills to help guide her this Girl Scout Cookie season. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the many events they hold throughout the year, visit gsnc.org. — Submitted by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Girl Scouts pose with their wares during a Cookie Celebration at Samanea Mall. (Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Nassau County)

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Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Christine Liu recently attended the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce’s Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Presidents Gala at the Inn at New Taxes Mary Jo Collins is pleased to Hyde anPark on that Jan. the 17. Supervisor DeSena andat nounce Receiver of Taxes Office Councilmember Liu both assisted in 200 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030 performing the swearing-in ceremonies will extend normal business hours on the for the Chamber’s newest directors and following dates and times. Staff will be officers. available to accept tax payments and/or For more information abouttothe Greater answer any questions related property New taxes.Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.nhpchamber.org. • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by to the • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024,—Submitted from 9:00 a.m. Town of North Hempstead 6:00 p.m.

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The Receiver of Taxes Office accepts go directly to the company managing our • Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to E-Checks, major credit cards (Visa, Masonline payments, not to the Town of North 6:00 p.m. tercard, American Express, and Discover), Hempstead. The vendor splits the fees with We are extending the office hours to make and debit cards (Mastercard and Visa). The the credit card companies. The Town does it more convenient for those constituents not profit from the service. from the Town of North Hempstead who want service fees are as follows: • Electronic checks: $1.75 flat fee The last day to pay your first half 2024 to make their 2024 General tax payments in person. Taxpayers may also make their pay• Credit cards: 2.3 percent of total amount General Tax without penalty is Tuesday Feb. ment through our payment portal which you • Visa and Mastercard debit cards only: 13, 2024, with our office open from 9:00 a.m. can access from the Town of North Hemp$3.95 flat fee to 7:00 p.m. stead website or type into your web browser New York General Municipal Law reShould you have any questions please North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena performing Town Councilmember Christine Liu performingorthe swearing-in (General Tax Payment) https://billpay.forte. quires people paying their property taxes by call us at 516-869-7800 email us at tax@ the swearing-in ceremony for the Greater New Hydecard Park for the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of net/northhempsteadgeneraltax/. credit to also pay theceremony fees associated northhempsteadny.gov Commerce’s and directors. (Contributed photos) Chamber of Commerce’s directors. Paying your Taxes Onlinenewest officers andwith the payment transaction. The feesnewest officers —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Christine Liu recently attended the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce’s Presidents Gala at the Inn at New Hyde Neck North 2023-24 Winter • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., Boys JV BasParkThe onGreat Jan. 17. Supervisor DeSena and sports season is in swing. See below ketball vs. Elmont Memorial High School Councilmember Liufull both assisted in for a schedule for upcoming games. at Great Neck North High School performing thesome swearing-in ceremonies Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Girls Basketball for Varsity the Chamber’s newest directors and • Friday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m., Boys Basketball • Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., Girls JV Basketofficers. vs. Sewanhaka High School Sewanhaka ball vs. Sewanhaka High School at Great For more information aboutatthe Greater High School Tulip Ave., Floral Park) Neck North High School New Hyde Park(500 Chamber of Commerce, • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m., Boys Basket• Monday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m., Girls JV Basvisit their website at www.nhpchamber.org. ball vs. Elmont High School at Great Neck North ketballHempstead vs. Great Neck South High School Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena performing Town Councilmember Christine Liu performing the swearing-in —Submitted by the the North High School at Great Neck North High School swearing-in ceremony for the Greater New Hyde Park ceremony for the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Town of North Hempstead Chamber Commerce’s newest officers and directors. 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The Great Neck North 2023-24 Winter • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., Boys JV BasSewanhaka High School Tulip Ave., Parents and(500 guardians of children who legally—Information live in the gathered by The program is available only to children that are residents of the sports season is in full swing. See below for ketball vs. Elmont Memorial High School Floral Park) Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, who Julie Prisco Floral Park-Bellerose School District who will turn a schedule for some upcoming games. at Great Neck North High School contemplate sending their children to private and/or four years of age prior to December 1, 2024. Varsity Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Girls Basketball non-public schools outside the school district during the • Friday, Feb. 22024-2025 at 5 p.m., Boys Basketball • Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., Girls JV Basket• The curriculum follows the NYS Pre-kindergarten Standards. school year, are reminded that they must file vs. Sewanhakaan High School atfor Sewanhaka ball vs. Sewanhaka High School at Great • The program is free to residents. application bus transportation by April 1, 2024, High School (500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park) Neck North School regardless if you have applied in theHigh past. • Before or after school care IS available for a fee. • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.,This BoysisBasketFeb. 5 at 4:30 p.m., Girls JV BasNew York• Monday, State Law. • Families are responsible for transportation. ball vs. Elmont High School at Great Neck ketball vs. Great Neck South High School • The program follows the school calendar. North High School Application forms are at Great Neck North High School available on the • Seats for the program are not school specific. District website under the Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Wrestling • Times will vary based on school hours. Departments tab then click on • Friday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m., Girls Basketball • Saturday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m., Wrestling vs. OR at theteams at Bellmore JKF High The district hopes to accommodate all eligible students, vs. Sewanhaka High School atTransportation Great Neck Multiple Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD North High School School (3000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore) however, seats are limited and a placement is not Administration OfficesGymnastics • Monday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m., Girls BasketVarsity guaranteed. The survey will be available starting on 1 Poppy Place,atFloral• Monday, Park, NY Feb. 11001 ball vs. Great Neck South High School 5 at 5 p.m., Gymnastics vs. February 1, 2024. 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here’s an ever growing number of young individuals who are not getting the most basic education, a high school equivalency diploma, meaningful employment, and are struggling with other barriers to success. The Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the City of Glen Cove executed an Intermunicipal Agreement to better serve the workforce needs of eligible youth who are residents of these municipalities. Specifically, the Oyster Bay/North Hempstead/Glen Cove Local Workforce Development Area receives funding through the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to strengthen the workforce skills of job seekers, and has recently awarded a grant to United Way of Long Island to provide employment and training programs to its residents through YouthBuild. Chief Elected Official Joseph Saladino looks forward to a meaningful and productive partnership between the Oyster Bay/North Hempstead/Glen Cove Local Workforce Development Board and YouthBuild Long Island, a signature program of United Way of Long Island. At YouthBuild, young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 will learn vocational skills in demand industries that include

construction, health care, information technology, and hospitality. YouthBuild participants split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they earn their high school diploma or equivalency degree, learn to be community leaders, and prepare for postsecondary training opportunities, including college, apprenticeships, and employment. YouthBuild also includes community service and civic engagement to share their valuable perspectives with elected officials about barriers in their communities. Graduates of the 2023 YouthBuild class were a powerful, hardworking group of individuals. More than 87 percent secured employment in career pathways and 65 percent completed vocational training and/or attained an industry-recognized skilled certification. One such graduate was Tyricka, a resident of Nas-

sau County. For Tyrika, life had been difficult. She was jobless and struggled with selfdoubt, becoming overwhelmed and frustrated. Instead of giving up, Tyrika enrolled in YouthBuild Long Island. “YouthBuild has instilled so much positivity within me, giving me the push, I needed,” according to Tyrika. “I was a young girl trying to change my life for the better when I enrolled in YouthBuild but today I am a young lady, transitioning into the woman I was always meant to be.” YouthBuild is accepting applications for the YouthBuild Class of 2024 that begins on March 3rd. If an individual is between the ages of 16-24 and resides in the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead or the City of Glen Cove, visit www.unitedwayli.org/youthbuild-long-island for more information to learn more about this exceptional

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31

English Language Learners Group On Wednesdays and Fridays through March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Library, Literacy Nassau offers small group English instruction for non-native English speakers to practice their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Please check out their website for a list of registration dates (Jan. 3 - Jan. 9) and locations. Registration required. Call (516) 867-3580 or email mail@literacynassau. org to make an appointment, or go to www. literacynassau.org/student-application.

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NYBC Blood Drive 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. Appointments strongly encouraged. For more information or to make an appointment, call (516) 355-7850. Please remember to eat and drink beforehand, and to bring your ID with name and photo.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

Sewanhaka Annual Music Festival and Art Exhibit The Annual District Music Festival and

Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Sewanhaka Central High School District, will be held at Floral Park Memorial High school on February 1 at 7:30 p.m. This much anticipated event features the most talented young musicians from each of the SCHSD’s five schools. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City. Yet when a horde of sinister mutants begins to wreak havoc, the city must learn to rely on the turtles if they are to be saved. PG-13, 1hr36min. 4:00 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library.

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge Gather your family, grab your friends, double-dare your co-workers and start a Polar Plunge Team! You can also join us as an individual if you like, just be ready to get wet!

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Collect donations to help sponsor your plunge in support of local Special Olympics New York athletes. Every dollar donated makes a difference! Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.; plunge at 10:00 a.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road.

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

Jewelry Workshop: Heart Wire Earrings, with Donna Irvine 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Westbury Arts. The class fees with supplies included are $30 plus Eventbrite fee for nonmembers and $25 plus Eventbrite fee for Westbury Arts members (email info@westburyarts. org for the discount code). Or pay directly at Westbury Arts to skip the extra Eventbrite fee. Call (516) 400-2787 for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 5

Free Online Community Assessment Grievance Workshop During this online workshop,

taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. 7:00 p.m. online, hosted by Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe and the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission. For more info, please contact Legislator Bynoe’s office at (516) 571-6202 or sbynoe@nassaucountyny.gov. Made with Love Knitting & Crocheting Join a wonderful group of talented knitters and crocheters in creating a variety of blankets, baby hats - and so much more for donation to various not-for-profit and charitable organizations. No instruction provided; just conversation and camaraderie! No registration necessary. 6:30 p.m. at the Floral Park Public Library. Free.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

Career Advising Hosted by the Westbury Memorial Public Library. Get assistance with your résumé, get direction on a new career path, or help navigate the job search process. Appointments are 30 minutes each. Limit 5. Registration required. 12:00 p.m.

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Application Period Now Open For 2024 Empire State Fellows Program G overnor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application period for the 2024 class of Empire State Fellows is now open. The prestigious program attracts exceptional and diverse talent from New York State and across the country to serve in high-level positions in the administration. Since the program’s inception 12 years ago, graduates of the Empire State Fellows program have gone on into senior roles, including Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff positions throughout State agencies. “The Empire State Fellows Program has served as a gateway for some of New York’s best and brightest looking to make a difference in their communities through a career in public service,” Governor Hochul said. “We look forward to welcoming the next class of Fellows into this transformative program. Anyone who dreams of making a positive change in the lives of New Yorkers is encouraged to apply and join the ranks of our future leaders.” The Empire State Fellows Program is a full-time leadership training program that prepares the next generation of talented professionals for careers as New York State policymakers. The incoming class of Empire State Fellows will serve from September 12, and receive an annual salary of $85,000, plus a generous benefits package. At the end of the fellowship, the program will identify high-performing Empire State Fellows that will be given the opportunity to continue to serve as leaders in New York State government

after completing the program. Engagement in the work of the New York State government lies at the heart of the Empire State Fellows Program. The Governor’s Office will appoint each Empire State Fellow to work directly with a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or other high-level policymakers at a New York State agency or authority, or in the Executive Chamber. Work assignments offer Fellows unparalleled experience collaborating with senior officials and participating in the policy-making process. While taking part in the work of State government, Empire Fellows will participate in educational and professional development programs that will help them to serve as effective and ethical government leaders. The educational component of the Empire State Fellows Program kicks off with an orientation course in September. Educational coursework will continue on a semi-monthly basis. Meanwhile, professional development activities, including a mentoring program and regular meetings with Cabinet members and other government leaders, will enhance Empire Fellows’ collaboration with policymakers. Applications opened on January 5 and will be accepted through April 1. More information on the program and instructions on how to apply are available at ny.gov/ new-york-state-fellowship-programs/ empire-state-fellows-program. —From Governor Kathy Hochul’s website

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Hofstra students get firsthand crack at presidential primary reporting AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

small group of Hofstra University students who work at the campus radio station, WRHU-FM, had the unique opportunity to travel to New Hampshire ahead of the January 23rd presidential primaries to report on candidate rallies and shadow professional journalists. The Long Island students participating were Joseph Pergola from Glen Cove, Peter Nicolino from Huntington Station, and Fatima Moien from Valley Stream. As candidates announced rallies and town hall meetings, Mullen assigned students to cover them, create packages and then send them back to WRHU for airing. They worked out of the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Manchester where many of the national and visiting radio, TV, and cable networks also stayed. The students even had a space alongside other “pro” radio stations who were also in New Hampshire to cover the activities. Pergola, a sophomore, got into journalism more broadly after focusing on sports. “At first I was pretty much exclusively a sports journalist. But recently I started getting into news, specifically participating in our evening news broadcast, Newsline. In my time participating with the night show, I’ve been able to anchor, I’ve been able to produce. When I got the opportunity to come to New Hampshire for this primary I was really, really wanting to jump on that chance and thankfully, I was able to do so.” Moien, a graduate student in her second year of her Master’s in Journalism program, also covered the primary. “This time last year I entered as a trainee. So in a year’s time I’ve kind of worked my way up. I anchor the afternoon Newsline. our 30-minute rundown news show. I’ve been on air; I’ve also produced content for social media platforms. I also co-host a 30-minute, bi-weekly show called “Nomad hotel” where we talk about immigration on Long Island. So in a year’s time, I’ve been really able to grow and build my way up. I started off as a writer and editor, just working on scripts and rundowns, but now getting to travel and create audio content is what I do,” said Moien. The students interviewed some of the candidates to find out their motivations for running in what is almost certainly already a two-person race. “We were able to speak to some lesser known candidates. Specifically I got to talk to the very notorious Vermin

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Supreme, who has been running for a couple of decades now as a kind of political commentary,” said Pergola. Members of the team also spoke to Paperboy Love Prince and Dean Phillips. Pergola was at a voting event with Nikki Haley but she was not taking questions from the press at that time. Besides speaking to candidates, the team made sure to interview voters at the polling places as well, to gauge the atmosphere going into the primary and understand their motivations and concerns. They were even able to visit a local college to engage with younger voters. “Our main pitch was to bring back some audio from young voters, our peers around the same age. It was really interesting to hear what issues they were most thinking about. I think the best part about going to New Hampshire was that we found this spectrum of thought. What I mean by that is we found students who were so on top of their politics, who were well informed, well spoken, that really dissected how important this was to them. And then on the flip side, we met so many students who just couldn’t care less,” Moien said. They also spoke with a political science professor about issues and perspectives,

and how the hot button topics were affecting this year’s campaigns. “We spoke to her about women in politics and how women’s rights and issues played into the election race as a whole. We touched on Nikki Haley and Marianne Williamson. We also talked about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and what the whole abortion conversation will mean for political elections as we move forward,“ Pergola said. They were able to speak with the local Party for Socialism and Liberation about their plan to write “ceasefire” in the candidate slot of the primary ballot, in support of such an action in the Hamas/Israel conflict. The idea of using this platform to bring attention to that cause resonated deeply with Moien. “They were speaking to us so frankly, about their efforts and calling for a ceasefire and having people write that in on the ballot… it was so interesting to hear how rallies are happening, demonstrations are happening, on all sides. While the whole country focuses on who won, there’s a big chunk of people that are pushing for their voice, whether that’s for Palestine or to free the hostages back to Israel. The whole sentiment of ceasefire was really important.” Doualy Xaykaothao, a journalist with NPR

and Hofstra’s professional-in-residence, is a mentor of sorts to the broadcast team. She traveled with the students to New Hampshire and provided guidance while they were crafting their stories. “My role is essentially to talk to students with their journalism with their reporting, with what ethically they’re doing, to get them to think about their journalistic standards, and how to approach these kinds of stories. How do you work in the field? What’s it like to be in the field? You know, what it’s like to be engaged and to get accreditation? It’s everything that a reporter is trying to figure out for the first time.” The experiences these students have working at the station often shape their careers later in life, whether that means they go on to be journalists or take a different path. “What we try to do at Hofstra University is to help aspiring journalists understand how to do this work. We give them real opportunities, so that they can expose themselves to it and understand what it really takes to be a journalist. It is these opportunities that shed light on how this works. Some of the students truly end up deciding whether this is what they want to do or not. And many of them in past years have gone on to be top anchors, top journalists and presenters in different markets.” Xaykaothao said. This is the fourth presidential election where Hofstra students have gotten to see what primary coverage looks like up close. Several students who participated in past years have gotten jobs at TV and radio stations after graduation and credit this first-hand experience as giving them an advantage over other journalism and communication majors at different institutions. The program is run by John T. Mullen, the station manager who partners with various Long Island sports teams and other local organizations to create student-centered learning opportunities that help to build participants’ resumes. Both Mullen and Xaykaothao traveled with the students. Moien and Pergola both expressed gratitude for the opportunity the program presented, and for the collaborative effort of their mentors and team members. Moien said, “Hofstra has been an amazing place for me. I was featured on ABC’s The View, I got awarded a national journalism award live on national television, along with going to Cuba, along with covering the primaries, along with being on Radio, TV, in print. (I’m so grateful to) this school, this program, for the two years that I’ve been here. I’m leaving in May. Oh my gosh, I’m going to have such a hard time letting go.” —With additional information from Hofstra University

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Advocates Alert Nassau County Of First Possible Redistricting Challenge

he New York Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Steptoe LLP sent a letter to the Nassau County Legislature providing formal notice that their redistricting plan violates the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA) by diluting the voting strength and political influence of Black, Latino, and Asian residents. As required under the NYVRA, this statutory notice starts a 50-day clock for the Legislature to fix its violations voluntarily, before facing what would be the first redistricting legal challenge brought under a state voting rights act. “With 2024 around the corner, nationwide efforts to diminish the political power of communities of color and chisel away at legal protections for their voting rights are surging,” said Perry Grossman, Director of the Voting Rights Project at the New York Civil Liberties Union. “We’re using all the tools and protections we secured in the NYVRA to ensure voters of color aren’t wrongfully denied a fair

opportunity to have their voices heard at the ballot box.” “So-called ‘race-blind maps’ that ignore a community’s diversity are not just unlawful, they often dilute the votes of people of color,” said Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project. “By law, map drawers must ensure that communities of color are accurately reflected. Nassau County is one of the most diverse in the state, yet the map appears to deny Black, Latino, and Asian voters the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. We urge the Legislature to remedy this ahead of a critical election year.” “Fair voting maps are critical to ensuring government works for all citizens,” said Michael Scavelli, Jason Abel, and Evan Glassman of Steptoe LLP. “The Steptoe team is proud to stand with our clients and co-counsel in ensuring fair representation for all voters across Nassau County.” “LatinoJustice and our partners fought hard to win voter rights protections in New York State with the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York,” said Fulvia

Vargas-De Leon, LatinoJustice Senior Counsel. “Now, we’re holding the Nassau County Legislature accountable to this historic law ahead of critical 2024 elections. With voting rights for Latino, Black, and Asian Americans under constant attack across the country, it’s more important than ever to uphold the protections we’ve won here in New York State. We call on the Nassau Legislature to remedy this harm and prevent further disenfranchisement of communities of color in Nassau County.” Though residents of color make up over one-third of Nassau County’s eligible voters, the current map — which the Legislature drew behind closed doors with minimal public transparency — only creates 4 districts out of 19 where Black, Latino, and Asian residents constitute a majority of eligible voters. This includes “cracking and packing” communities of color in places such as Lakeview, Freeport, Inwood, South Valley Stream, Elmont, and New Hyde Park. The Asian population also rose over 60 percent between 2010 and 2020 in

Nassau County, but the map unnecessarily divides this large and fast-growing community, denying Asian voters the opportunity to influence the outcome of elections. “Despite massive growth in population, the Asian American community in Greater New Hyde Park is divided among several legislative districts, making it virtually impossible for Asian Americans to have a voice in the Nassau County Legislature,” said Ronak Patel, Equal Justice Works fellow at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. “This map divides, marginalizes, and disenfranchises Asian, as well as Latino and Black, communities across the County in clear violation of the NYVRA and its strong protection of minority influence.” A more representative map would include at least six districts where Black, Latino, and Asian residents constitute a majority of the citizen voting-age population, as well as a district that prevents the dilution of Asian voting influence. —Submitted by New York Civil Liberties Union

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Island Federal Credit Union Donates $20K To Ronald McDonald House

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Island Federal Credit Union (Island Federal), one of Long Island’s leading credit unions, closed out 2023 by donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM) to support their work with families that have a child receiving emergency medical care. Island Federal donated $20,000 to support the construction of a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Also, through the generosity of its employees and members, Island Federal presented more than 10 boxes of toys and games for families staying at RMHC NYM facilities to make their children’s holiday a little more enjoyable. “Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro does an amazing job serving families who have seriously ill children, both at their house in New Hyde Park and at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital through their Family Rooms,” said Chris Murray, VP/Marketing, Island Federal. “When we heard

that they were launching a capital campaign to build a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Hospital, we were anxious to help.” “We have seen the number of families that we serve in Suffolk County continue to grow and so a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Hospital is essential to supporting families there,” said Matt Campo, CEO, RMHC NY Metro. “This new house will provide comfort and overnight accommodations just like our New Hyde Park house, offering the parents and siblings of these children a temporary haven in a secure and comfortable environment among other families sharing a similar burden.” Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM) provides free lodging, meals, and emotional support to keep families seeking medical treatment for their sick children near the care they need and the families they love. —Submitted by Island Federal Credit Union

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Lost At Sea But Not Alone The Navy identified the two SEALs who died following a boarding mission in the Arabian Sea earlier this month. Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher Chambers, 37, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Ingram, 27, went missing during a mission to board a stateless dhow boat. The unspoken bond among SEALs is an indomitable force that transcends words, exemplified in moments of crisis like when a fellow SEAL goes overboard. This silent understanding, forged through rigorous training and shared experiences, becomes a lifeline in the face of adversity. When a teammate plunges into the unknown waters, the remaining SEALs operate with a synchronized urgency, driven by an unwavering commitment to their brethren. The Navy released this statement about the circumstances. “On the evening of Jan. 11, Chambers and Ingram, both assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit, were reported missing at sea while they were conducting a night-time seizure of a vessel illegally transporting advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply Houthi forces in Yemen,” There exists an unspoken pact, a binding brotherhood that compels

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these elite warriors to risk life and limb to rescue their comrade. Each SEAL knows that their own survival depends on the collective strength of the team, and in times of peril, hesitation is a luxury they cannot afford. Without uttering a single word, the SEALs seamlessly coordinate their efforts, employing highly specialized skills to navigate the tumultuous sea and retrieve their fallen brother. Chambers and Ingram were part of the mission to interdict the dhow off the coast of Somalia. The SEALs originated from the expeditionary sea base U.S.S. Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3). Chambers, from Maryland, enlisted in the Navy in 2012 and entered Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) later that year. He was assigned to West Coast SEAL units starting in 2014, according to his official service biography. Ingram, from Texas, joined the Navy in 2019 and graduated from BUD/S in 2021. He was assigned to a West Coast SEAL unit in 2021. “We extend our condolences to Chris and Gage’s [Chambers and Ingram] families, friends, and

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Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher Chambers, 37, (left) and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Ingram, 27 (right) U.S. Navy teammates during this incredibly challenging time. They were exceptional warriors, cherished teammates, and dear friends to many within the Naval Special Warfare community,” said Capt. Blake Chaney, commander, Naval Special Warfare Group 1. Chambers and Ingram are the first U.S. military personnel to be killed in the Middle East since Houthi forces began attacking ships in the Red Sea. U.S. Central Command shifted from search and rescue efforts to a recovery mission after a ten-day search of more than 21,000 square miles by U.S., Spanish and Japanese naval units.

This unspoken bond is a testament to the profound trust and camaraderie cultivated within the SEAL teams. It extends beyond the realm of duty, embodying a sacred promise to never leave a teammate behind. In the silence that envelops their mission, the unspoken bond of Navy SEALs manifests as a powerful force, ensuring that no one faces the challenges alone, even in the darkest depths of the ocean. The circumstances around the boarding are still under investigation at the time of press. –Christy Hinko is a managing editor at Anton Media Group and a U.S. Navy veteran

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“What it was, was football,” said Andy Griffith 70 years ago, in a classic monologue about a naïve country preacher who goes to a “college town” to set up a tent service and finds himself caught up in a crowd headed to a football game. February 11 will be the 58th “Big Game”, wrapping up the 2023-2024 football season. Now I could write a column with my predictions for who will win, but everyone seems to be doing that, and unfortunately I’m no psychic. So instead, I want to talk about the history of football, and posit how — and why — it has become such a zeitgeist of American sports. Football is unique in that it gained popularity as a college game first, long before its boon on mainstream media in the mid20th century. Boosted by fierce rivalries and colorful traditions, college football still holds

widespread appeal in the United States to this day. The so-called “Modern Era” of American football began in 1932 with the playoffs — which means that American football as we know it today is over 90 years old! The early ‘30s brought changes to the ball itself, including tapering of its ends to create its unique and unmistakable shape. American football’s explosion in popularity during the second half of the 20th century can be traced to the 1958 Championship Game, a contest that has been dubbed the “Greatest Game Ever Played”. And two years later, the growing popularity of a rival league encouraged a merger which shaped the way the postseason would be played. The two football leagues, A and N, would play off until only one of each was left standing. Those teams would compete against one another in the “Big Game” each year in what has become a multi-million dollar

televised sensation. This game is also the most watched television event in the United States on an annual basis. This is all well and good, but the real question is why? Why do we like football in America so much? There are many sports, including soccer (futbol) and baseball, which hold a global appeal. And certainly these games are popular in the United States — baseball was the nation’s game until the mid-1950s — but nowhere to the extent of football. So, why? According to a Gallup poll, almost 60 percent of Americans consider themselves fans of football. The favoritism might be due to simple familiarity. Football is so prevalent in modern culture and entertainment that it is a self-perpetuating system. Football is on, so we watch, we enjoy it, so we watch it more, so on. There is also the communal aspect; the feeling of unity when joining a sea of red or blue or purple. Watching,

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and especially attending, football games offers a sense of unity and connection to total strangers, something we crave as humans without always realizing it. Personally, I think the way football is played is also a factor. Football is a high-intensity sport with total team movements and short bursts of energy. Teams do not trail back and forth for the duration of an unspecified half or quarter; they are given four tries to cross ten yards, all while the clock winds ever downward. It is an environment built to thrive on immediate gratification of movement, result, and visual impact. And while it is a game of skill, it is also incredibly satisfying to watch slow-motion replays of giant men fumbling over one another. So, regardless of who you’re rooting for this season, let’s keep the love of football going as we have for almost 100 years. Touchdown!

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Happy Anniversary Nassau Inter County Express (NICE) Bus Service Both facilities were constructed by federal capital grants with local matching funds provided by Nassau County and the State Department of Transportation. It was the same funding sources for both construction of the Hempstead Multi-Modal Bus Terminal, Mineola Intermodal Bus Terminal/Commuter Parking Garage and Rockville Centre Bus Garage which was removed from active transit service in 2017. All five of these investments combined cost over $100 million. NICE attempts to schedule bus replacements on a 500,000-mile Larry Penner or 12-year cycle, whichever comes first, is based upon Federal Transit later, MSBA was followed by Long Administration eligibility guideIsland Bus and on January 1, 2012, lines. Since 1973, buses operated Nassau Inter County Express. by NICE under contract to Nassau It is a four-way dance between County are now on the fourth fares paid by riders along with replacement cycle. Most buses opfunding provided by Nassau erated by NICE are under 12 years County, the State and the Federal old. This was not the case decades government in financing public earlier when the average age of the bus transportation operated by fleet was closer to 12 years. NICE. They operate a fleet of 280 Farebox recovery rate analysis is buses out of the Mitchel Field bus critical in determining the frequengarage. NICE also operates a fleet of cy and continuation of service on 122 Able Ride paratransit vehicles a route by route basis. Fifty percent out of the Stewart Avenue facility. is a good transit industry standard.

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Some routes are higher and others lower. There are bound to be routes with a handful of riders and a very low farebox recovery rate. In these cases, difficult decisions have to be made by management for preservation of the overall system benefiting the other 98 percent of daily riders. It is easy over time to add service providing the financial support is available. The riding public has a difficult time understanding why their route is subject to reduction in the frequency or elimination of all service because it has become a significant financial drain on the transit system. The costs of labor for drivers including salary, fringe and benefits along with fueling, washing, cleaning and maintenance of equipment are major factors in determining the price of service. You also have to add depreciation over time for the life of the bus. The average cost of providing service on any bus route averages $190 dollars or more per hour. It has been 51 years since Nassau County took control of all bus routes from private operators. Over that time period, Nassau

County, New York State and the Federal governments have combined invested over $850 million in capital improvements. Operating subsidy dollars easily top over $1.5 billion. NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between NICE bus and the NYC Transit bus or subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Purchasing either a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs. In the end, it all comes down to the availability of increased funding for additional transportation service to serve residents. Operating subsidies are required to increase the level of service and reduce the amount of time one waits for a bus on existing routes. Same for adding more off-peak, evening and weekend service.

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On Game Day Sunday, which falls on Feb. 11 this year, the average American will eat at least 2,400 calories during the viewing party, according to an article from the Huffington Post. Game Day is, after all, America’s second-highest eating holiday, just second to Thanksgiving. If you’re trying to eat healthier on Game Day, you’re in luck! I have some healthy recipes for you that are easy, delicious, and fun!

Easy Chocolate Strawberries

Vegetables and Tzatziki Sauce This is one of my favorite healthy snacks, because it’s delicious, a crowd-pleaser and easy to assemble. I start off by going to the grocery store and grabbing vegetables, including a bag of baby carrots, sweet mini peppers and cucumbers. Ensure you get an extra cucumber, as it’s an ingredient in the dip. Then, you’re going to buy plain Greek yogurt, a lemon, fresh dill, “Everything” bagel seasoning and olive oil. You will also need the cucumber for the dip. When you’re home, wash all your vegetables, cut the cucumber and assemble them on a plate or cutting board. And then, put two cups of yogurt in a bowl and mix it. You will grab a cheese grater, make a small cut on the edge of the cucumber and grate the cucumber over the yogurt. Do this until the dip

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becomes a light green. Then, add a couple teaspoons of olive oil to the dip, followed by the juice of one lemon wedge. Sprinkle the everything but the bagel seasoning on top and fresh dill to taste. Place the dip in the middle of the vegetables and serve.

This one is so easy that you could do it last minute. Go to the grocery store, one that sells Boar’s Head products, and buy strawberries. Judge the amount you should buy based on how many guests you plan to have. Then, make your way over to the Boars Head section and buy the Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus. Once you’re home, wash the strawberries. For the presentation, grab a large plate or cutting board and place it around the tub of chocolate hummus. For more hygienic grabbing and dipping, you could place toothpicks inside the strawberries. Strawberries. (Image via Unsplash)

Butternut Squash Soup

Chicken Tacos

You’ve heard of chili on Game Day, but I’m sure your guests won’t be expecting butternut squash soup. Butternut squash is high in minerals, antioxidants and minerals. And, my butternut squash soup is fairly simple to make. I start out by grabbing a large butternut squash, one can of Goya coconut milk (13.5 ounces), one can of Del Monte mixed vegetables (14.5 ounces) and ginger spice, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste. If you’d like to simplify the process, you could grab a box of butternut squash soup already made. Once you’re home, wash your butternut squash and peel it and then chop it to yield approximately two cups. Boil a large pot of water and add the butternut squash and let it boil until it’s super soft. Once it’s done, strain the squash and mash it up! Add the coconut milk and your spices. Let it simmer for a while and then add your canned vegetables.

Who doesn’t love tacos? Tacos are easy to share and eat, making for a great appetizer on Game Day. At the store, you will need to grab avocado oil, a medium onion, garlic, 1 lb of ground chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, lime, arugula, chicken stock and 8 to 12 crispy taco shells. For toppings, you can use diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta and sliced radishes. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and two chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground chicken, 1 ½ teaspoons of chili powder, and one teaspoon of cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until meat begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Chicken tacos. Add ½ of lime zest and juice, and ¼ of a (Photo by Catherine Bongiorno) cup of chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, lettuce. Add desired toppings. —Catherine Bongiorno until liquid is absorbed, 3 to 4 minutes. contributed to this story. Serve in taco shells on a bed of arugula

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Once finished, feel free to add more salt to taste. You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables, like broccoli or barley, noodles, beans, or anything your heart desires.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hosting A Football Viewing Party

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Hosting a football viewing party is a fantastic way to bring friends and family together to enjoy the thrill of the game. Whether it’s a regular-season matchup or the grandeur of the big game, creating a memorable football viewing experience requires a blend of thoughtful planning, delicious food, and spirited ambiance. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you host the ultimate football viewing party.

Choose the Right Space Start by selecting a comfortable and spacious area for your football viewing party. Consider the size of your TV or screen, seating arrangements, and the overall flow of the space. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, ensuring everyone has a good view of the game is key to a successful party.

Create a Welcoming Atmosphere Set the mood with team spirit. Decorate your space with team colors, banners, and football-themed decorations. Consider providing team merchandise like foam fingers, jerseys, or hats for guests to wear during the party. This creates a festive and inclusive atmosphere.

Optimize the Viewing Setup Ensure that your TV or projector setup is optimal for the best viewing experience. Test the equipment beforehand to avoid technical glitches. Arrange seating to accommodate everyone comfortably, and consider providing extra seating like floor cushions or bean bags for a casual vibe.

Plan the Menu A football viewing party is as much about the food as it is about the game. Plan a menu that caters to a variety of tastes. Classic game day snacks like buffalo wings, sliders, nachos, and guacamole are always crowd-pleasers. Consider dietary restrictions and provide both indulgent and healthier options.

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Interactive Food Stations Take your football party to the next level by setting up interactive food stations. Consider a build-your-own taco or nacho bar, a slider station with various toppings, or a DIY popcorn station with different seasonings. Interactive food setups add an element of fun and allow guests to customize their snacks.

Half-Time Entertainment Keep the energy high during halftime by planning entertaining activities. Consider organizing a mini football toss outside, setting up a gaming station, or arranging a quick trivia game related to football history or the teams playing. Keep the momentum going even when the players take a break.

Elevate the party Fan-Friendly experience with a Seating selection of signature Arrange seating to credrinks and beverages. (Getty Images) ate a fan-friendly environCreate themed cocktails ment. If possible, set up multiple or mocktails inspired by your viewing areas so that guests can choose favorite team. Don’t forget to provide a variety of beers, sodas, and water to keep between a more relaxed lounge setting and a traditional seating arrangement. Provide everyone hydrated. Consider setting comfortable cushions, blankets, and ample up a self-serve drink station for added seating for everyone to enjoy the game in convenience. comfort.

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Game Day Predictions and Prizes Add an interactive element by encouraging guests to make game day predictions. Create a simple prediction sheet for scores, MVPs, and notable plays. Offer small prizes for those who make accurate predictions, such as team merchandise or gift cards. This adds a competitive edge and engagement to the party.

Safety First If your football viewing party involves alcohol, prioritize safety. Encourage responsible drinking, arrange for designated drivers, or consider alternative transportation options for guests. Ensure that everyone has a safe way to get home after the party. Hosting a football viewing party is all about creating an immersive and enjoyable experience for your guests. From the ambiance and decorations to the food and entertainment, thoughtful planning ensures that everyone can savor the excitement of the game. By incorporating these tips, you can host the ultimate football viewing party and make lasting memories with friends and family. Get ready for a touchdown-worthy celebration.

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In the realm of culinary expertise, the kitchen knife stands as a steadfast companion to chefs and home cooks alike. Its importance in the culinary world cannot be overstated, making it imperative to understand the reasons for kitchen knife maintenance and the art of sharpening. A well-maintained and sharp knife not only enhances the cooking experience but also ensures safety and precision in the kitchen.

Reasons for Kitchen Knife Maintenance Safety First Properly maintained knives are safer to use. Dull blades require more force to cut through ingredients, increasing the likelihood of slips and accidents. A sharp knife, on the other hand, cuts effortlessly, reducing the risk of injuries. Enhanced Performance A sharp knife performs its tasks with precision and efficiency. From slicing vegetables to carving meats, a well-maintained blade ensures smooth and clean cuts. This not only improves the aesthetic presentation of dishes but also contributes to the overall cooking experience. Prolonged Lifespan Regular maintenance, including sharpening, extends the lifespan of kitchen

knives. Neglecting maintenance can lead to chips, nicks, and excessive wear, ultimately reducing the knife’s longevity. By investing time in proper care, chefs can enjoy the longevity of their favorite kitchen tools. Consistent Results Sharp knives provide consistent and predictable results. When working with ingredients that demand precision, such as delicate herbs or intricate cuts of meat, a sharp knife ensures uniformity in slices, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.

How to Sharpen Knives Choosing the Right Tools Before diving into the sharpening process, it’s crucial to have the right tools. Sharpening stones, honing rods, and electric sharpeners are common options. The choice depends on personal preference and the type of knives being sharpened.

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Understanding the Angle Different knives have different bevel angles, and it’s essential to maintain the original angle during sharpening. This ensures that the blade retains its intended sharpness. Specialty tools like angle guides can assist in maintaining the correct angle. Honing vs. Sharpening While sharpening is the process of removing metal to create a new edge, honing involves straightening the edge without removing material. Honing should be a regular part of knife maintenance, while sharpening can be done less frequently, depending on usage.

Step-by-Step Sharpening Process Preparation: Clean the knife thoroughly and gather the necessary tools. Choosing the Grit: Start with a coarse

grit to address any major dullness, then progress to finer grits for a polished edge. Angle Maintenance: Maintain the original bevel angle throughout the sharpening process. Consistent Strokes: Use consistent strokes along the entire length of the blade, ensuring even sharpening. Honing for Finishing: Finish the process with honing to refine the edge without further metal removal. The reasons for kitchen knife maintenance are rooted in safety, performance, longevity, and consistency. Sharpening knives is not just a task; it’s an art that requires attention to detail and the right tools. By investing time and effort into maintaining kitchen knives, chefs and home cooks can elevate their culinary experience, ensuring that their most trusted kitchen companion remains a reliable and effective tool for years to come.

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The chef’s knife, often hailed as the workhorse of the kitchen, stands out for its unparalleled versatility. This indispensable tool, characterized by a broad, tapered blade and a comfortable grip, is the go-to choice for professional chefs and home cooks alike. Its design and functionality make it an all-encompassing instrument for myriad culinary tasks.

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From deboning poultry to filleting fish or carving roasts, the chef’s knife showcases its versatility in meat preparation. The sturdy and sharp blade can handle various textures, making it an essential tool for butchering and trimming meat with precision.

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The chef’s knife excels in precision cutting, allowing chefs to effortlessly chop, dice, and slice a variety of ingredients. Whether it’s finely mincing garlic, creating uniform vegetable slices, or dicing onions, the sharp and robust blade of the chef’s knife ensures consistent results.

The chef’s knife is equally adept at handling a wide array of vegetables. Its versatility shines when tackling firm vegetables like carrots or potatoes, as well as delicate ones like tomatoes. The rocking motion allows for swift and efficient cutting, making vegetable preparation efficient and enjoyable.

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Selecting a high-quality chef’s knife is essential for any kitchen, and several brands have gained a reputation for producing top-notch knives. While personal preferences may vary, the following five brands are often recognized for their commitment to craftsmanship, durability, and performance.

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Shun is a Japanese knife manufacturer that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Renowned for their sharpness and attention to detail, Shun knives are often made with Damascus steel, resulting in a distinctive and beautiful blade pattern. The brand’s commitment to Japanese knife-making traditions makes Shun knives a popular choice among enthusiasts.

Miyabi, another brand under the Zwilling J.A. Henckels umbrella, specializes in Japanese-style knives crafted in Seki, Japan. Miyabi knives are often characterized by their exquisite design, sharpness, and use of high-quality materials. With a focus on traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Miyabi knives appeal to those who appreciate the artistry of Japanese cutlery. Global It’s important to note that individual Global is a Japanese brand that has preferences, budget considerations, gained global recognition for its modern and the specific needs of the user can and innovative approach to knife design. influence the choice of a chef’s knife. Known for their sleek, one-piece conTesting knives in person, if possible, struction and razor-sharp edges, Global and considering factors such as blade knives often feature a unique handle material, handle comfort, and overall filled with sand for balance. The brand’s design can help in finding the perfect commitment to quality and performance chef’s knife for a particular kitchen and has made it a favorite in both profession- cooking style. al and home kitchens. —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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Wüsthof, a German knife manufacturer with a history dating back to 1814, is renowned for its precision-forged knives. Known for their sharpness and durability, Wüsthof knives are often favored by professional chefs and home cooks alike. The brand offers a variety of series, each catering to different preferences and needs.

handling foods with varying textures. The weight and balance of the knife contribute to its ability to cut through tough exteriors while maintaining precision. The chef’s knife is a culinary multitool, combining precision, power, and versatility in one elegantly designed instrument. Slicing Through Its ability to adapt to a wide range of Hard-Textured Foods culinary tasks makes it an indispensable Whether it’s slicing through a crusty asset in any kitchen, allowing chefs and loaf of bread or effortlessly halving a home cooks to execute diverse cutting melon, the chef’s knife proves its mettle in techniques with finesse and efficiency. of the chef’s knife serves as an excellent tool for crushing garlic cloves or smashing ingredients like lemongrass or ginger. This dual functionality adds another layer of versatility to its repertoire.

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Perfect Valentine’s Day Dining BY CHRISTY HINKO

Valentine’s Day is a busy occasion for restaurants, and securing a reservation electing the ideal dining destination is essential. Plan ahead and book a table well in advance to avoid disappointment. for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful Confirm the timing to ensure it suits process that involves considering various factors to ensure a romantic and both your schedules, allowing you to relax and enjoy the evening without memorable experience. feeling rushed. The ambiance sets the tone for a Read reviews and seek recommendaMany restaurants curate special menus romantic evening. Choose a restaurant tions from friends or online platforms to for Valentine’s Day, featuring romantic with a cozy and intimate atmosphere, gauge the reputation of potential dining and decadent dishes. Explore establishfeaturing soft lighting, comfortable destinations. Feedback from others seating, and perhaps a touch of candle- ments offering exclusive Valentine’s Day can provide insights into the quality of light. An environment that encourages packages, as these often include comservice, the overall dining experience, connection and conversation enhances plementary elements like champagne, and the romantic appeal of the venue. dessert, or personalized touches that add the overall dining experience. Consider your partner’s and your own to the romantic ambiance. Consider the location of the restaurant Editor’s Picks culinary preferences when selecting a To add to the theme of the day, here in relation to your plans for the day. Opt restaurant. Whether it’s a shared love are some of our local choices for restaufor a venue that is conveniently located, for Italian, a desire for fine French rants that have endured through modern minimizing travel time and ensuring cuisine, or an adventurous palate for economic challenges and have stood the a stress-free arrival. Check for parking fusion dishes, choosing a restaurant test of time, proving that love, of anyoptions or nearby transportation for that aligns with your taste ensures a thing that you truly care about, wins. added convenience. delightful dining experience.

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Withdrawal Symptoms Individuals who regularly consume alcohol may experience withdrawal symptoms during the initial stages of abstaining. These symptoms can include irritability, mood swings, and cravings. Managing these challenges requires resilience and support.

“Dry January” has gained popularity as a health and wellness trend, encouraging individuals to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. This voluntary alcohol detox has both benefits and challenges, offering participants a chance to reassess their relationship with alcohol and experience positive changes in their physical and mental well-being. This, however, is a way of life for many who are abstaining from alcohol every day, all year long.

Routine Disruption For many, alcohol is integrated into daily routines or rituals. Abstaining can disrupt these habits, leading to a sense of emptiness or boredom. Finding alternative activities to replace drinking can be challenging but is crucial for success.

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Benefits of Abstaining from Alcohol Physical Health Improvements One of the primary benefits of participating in Dry January is the positive impact on physical health. Alcohol consumption can contribute to weight gain, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased risk of various health issues. Abstaining from alcohol for a month allows the body to reset, leading to better sleep, improved digestion, and potential weight loss. Mental Clarity and Emotional Well-being Alcohol affects the central nervous system, and abstaining from it can lead to improved mental clarity and emotional stability. Participants often report enhanced focus, reduced anxiety, and an overall sense of well-being during and after the month-long challenge. Financial Savings Cutting out alcohol for a month can result in significant financial savings.

Participants often find themselves with extra funds that were previously spent on alcoholic beverages. This financial benefit can serve as motivation and a tangible reward for their commitment to sobriety. Social Connection The trend of Dry January encourages social connection without the presence of alcohol. This is a regular challenge for many who are always abstaining from alcohol. Participants often find alternative activities and events to engage in, fostering deeper connections with friends and family. This shift away from alcohol-centric socializing can lead to more meaningful interactions.

Challenges of Abstaining from Alcohol Social Pressures One of the main challenges of abstaining from alcohol is navigating social situations where alcohol is prevalent. Peer pressure and societal norms can make it difficult for participants to abstain, especially in social gatherings or events centered around drinking.

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• Clausthaler Grapefruit — the super refreshing fan favorite will leave your taste buds anything but “dry.” • The new Clausthaler ISO 0.0 — extra hydrating that replenishes after your New Year’s Resolution workouts. • The new Clausthaler IPA Dry-Hopped — made with Cascade hops that are exported to Germany, brewed and then exported back to the United States. Of course, there’s also the pioneer itself— Clausthauler original—their award-winning beer that tastes like a lager, available in bottles only. —Clausthaler

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Anton Staff Pet Memorial 2023 Losing a pet is never easy. Whether it is after a good, long life, or sudden and unexpected, their absence is felt every time you come home without their greeting, every time you mistake a shadow for their shape. Healing takes time, and the toil of everyday is that much harder without their affection. For those who love animals, when a new pet comes into our homes, it does not replace those who have gone. It only multiplies the love.

Loudmouth Chicken lived every moment of her life in full defiance. She refused to stay in the pen with the others, laid nearly all of her eggs under the shed, where they were inaccessible, and screamed whenever she was moved from them. She was as close to a wild bird as a chicken can get. Fly on, Loudmouth! —Amanda Olsen

Fanny, 19, passed away Sept, 2023. She was adopted from Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton. Loud, funny and sweet. —Jenn Corr

Gone Ahead I know it hurts, but please smile when you think of me. I have gone ahead. Everything is golden and new. I run and jump and there is no pain. I am content. Open your heart and home to another when you can. They will love you with their whole being, as I have. I have gone ahead… But we will be together again, and then it will be forever.

We said goodbye to sweet Lola Kluger in 2023. Loved by everyone who met her, she was sweet, good natured and loved to retrieve a ball and was the best cuddler. The Kluger and Swersey family will forever have her memory in our hearts.

Tangerine, known to his friends as Tangy, was born and raised in California, where he took in the sights and sounds from numerous windows and patches of sun and was known to enjoy snuggling, his food, and pats from his parents well into his late teenage years. Tangy was also a skilled music aficionado, despite having one handsomely scrappy ear for most of his life.

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.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 13 of her colleagues in urging Senate Appropriations leadership to support funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program in the fiscal year 2024 spending legislation. While the committee-passed U.S. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill included $100 million for this account, House Republicans have proposed zeroing it out, which would dramatically hinder ongoing work to improve rail infrastructure in the Northeast and across the country. “While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) provided five years of guaranteed funding for the Federal-State Partnership grant program, this funding was always intended to be supplemental to annually appropriated dollars. The IIJA also authorized up to $1.5 billion for IPR grants in fiscal year 2024. The IIJA investment alone is not sufficient to fully address the nation’s rail state-of-good-repair (SOGR) backlog nor to fully improve and expand intercity passenger rail in a way that America deserves,” the senators wrote. The senators highlighted the importance of funding projects in the Northeast

Corridor (NEC): “The NEC’s SOGR backlog stands at well over $40 billion, representing a serious threat to the nation’s economy. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak and commuter railroads on the NEC transported more than 800,000 people per weekday, and the workforce that travels on the NEC contributes roughly $50 billion annually to the economy. However, the specter of the SOGR backlog causing delays or track closures is a constant concern. According to the Northeast Corridor Commission, ‘the loss of the NEC for a single day could cost the country $100 million in added congestion, productivity losses, and other transportation impacts.’ If Congress does not make the necessary investments, disruptions will become more frequent and more severe over time.” The senators concluded: “On behalf of our millions of constituents who depend on a safe and reliable passenger rail network and also those who deserve access to passenger rail but do not have it as a meaningful option today, we urge the Subcommittee to vigorously defend the $100 million appropriation for FY 2024 for the FederalState Partnership for IPR program.” —Submitted by the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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ew York State United Teachers and a coalition of child, family and community stakeholders recently announced their combined push to confront the root causes and harsh effects of poverty that impact hundreds of thousands of children across the state. Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty, a rate that exceeds the national average and overall poverty rates in both the state and country. In New York, a state with a GDP of over $2 trillion and home to 135 billionaires and 340,000 millionaires, this is unacceptable. More than 700,000 children enter our classrooms every day with the burdens of homelessness, unaddressed health concerns, lack of basic hygiene products, and the stigma and stress surrounding a life of poverty. If children are worried about survival, they will be unable to learn. [See fact sheet.] Childhood poverty isn’t inevitable. It is the result of local, state and federal policy choices. The One-in-Five coalition is supporting a slate of initial measures to tackle this crisis on multiple fronts and support the futures our children deserve. These include: • The Working Families Tax Credit (S277A Gounardes/ A4022–A Hevesi); • Mothers and Lasting Change (S4578 Ramos/ A 6197-A Clark); • S1875 Brouk/A4408 Reyes, which supports Medicaid services for students through school-based health centers; • S7747 Brouk /A8146 Gonzalez–Rojas, which ensures children who are eligible for public health insurance continue to receive coverage until age of 6; • Affordable housing;

• Universal school meals; • $100 million in categorical funding to potentially double the number of community schools in New York. Melinda Person, President, New York State United Teachers: “A child’s capacity for creativity and growth – even the ability to experience the joy of learning – is blocked by the effects of poverty. If we really want to address deeply rooted issues that are affecting our students’ ability to learn and demonstrate their learning, and if we really want every student to live up to their natural potential, we need to stop ignoring New York’s child poverty problem and use the enormous amount of resources in our state to address it.” Mario Cilento, President, New York State AFL-CIO: “First and foremost, the New York State AFL-CIO sees this as a social justice issue. There is no disputing that when children lack access to proper nutrition, secure housing, and other critical social and health services, it puts them at a disadvantage. That is why the entire union movement is united in ensuring that all children start on a level playing field which can be accomplished by providing families with the support they need for food, housing, and health care. It is the best way to improve a child’s health and mental well-being, which bolsters their ability to learn and thrive.” New York State United Teachers is a statewide union with nearly 700,000 members in education, human services and health care. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the AFL-CIO. —Submitted by New York State United Teachers

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Trust your feelings. The logic won’t add up, and if it did, you wouldn’t need faith to bridge the gap. The fact that your feelings stretch beyond logic and into realms that cannot be sorted out through reasonable methods is a sign they are working properly, for this is the nature of feelings. They won’t lead you wrong this week.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The principles of flag design suggest that a flag should be so simple a child can draw it from memory. This principle applies to at least three projects you’ll take on this week. Distill things down to their essence, and then run it up the pole and see who salutes. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re awake and aware, alive in the current moment while anticipating the next one and the one five years from now, too. Most people are not going to be as conscientious, but it doesn’t mean they care less. They care differently. You’ll be most productive with a diverse team of various strengths and styles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will be easy to get support for old ideas, but for the new ones, you’ll need “proof of concept.” This may seem daunting at first, but the key is to dive in and start building. This work could turn out to be the most fun you’ll have all week. Seeing your ideas come to life is an unparalleled thrill. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If someone does understand and support you before you make the thing, count that person as your No. 1, go-to mentor and champion. This kind of faith is a rare and beautiful occurrence. You have the confidence to seize it, the grace to appreciate it and the generosity to pay it forward. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It will often seem like others are commanding your moments through their needs, requests, puzzles or through the way they lead your attention with talk. This week, you’ll take back your time by flowing your attention where you wish to. When it’s difficult to get out of conversations by using words, use your feet instead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fresh endeavors sparkle up your week. When you are engaged in new activities, especially work you have very little experience with, you’ll be often surprised, intrigued and determined -- all states that connect you strongly to the moment and help you to feel vividly alive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your adventures with a loved one are an experience in fusion. At times, you will feel like the two of you are one entity, working toward a common goal. Your ideas will run together; the experiences combine and blur. You’ll be chosen for an important mission. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s no need to keep track of who is doing what or giving versus taking and the like. You may seem to be making more efforts in a relationship, but effort takes many forms, and some of them are tricky and mysterious. Regardless, how it is now isn’t how it will always be. The pendulum will swing and it will be the other person’s turn to put in more.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Being seen as powerful is different than actually being powerful. Being powerful involves taking risks, and rather fearlessly at that, as there’s a degree of certainty about what you can handle and do. The truly powerful are less afraid of appearing foolish -- they can afford to -- whereas those who need to be seen as powerful cannot.

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Lauria and Alfredo Versace sitting North-South, the bidding went as shown. Versace’s two-diamond bid showed a long major suit, and Lauria did not really care which one it was. Thus, the Italians ended in four spades doubled, which seemingly was destined to go down two. Bob Hamman, West, led a low spade, taken by Paul Soloway with the ace. The defenders could have collected two hearts and a club at that point to hold the U.S. loss to 8 IMPs, but Soloway, no doubt thinking he would have plenty of time to take tricks later, and hoping to stop club ruffs in the dummy, continued with a trump. That gave Versace a chance for a huge pickup. He won the return with dummy’s king and now had the opportunity for a rare “backward” finesse — leading the jack from dummy, in the hope that East had the queen and West the ten. Given East’s onenotrump opening, Versace felt the queen was much more likely to be on his right, so after a long study he led the jack from dummy and, when Soloway followed low, let it ride. This gave Versace five diamond tricks and 11 in all for a score of +690. Added to the 430 registered by his teammates at the other table, the result was a 15-IMP gain for the Italians, giving them a 3-IMP lead with just eight deals to go in the match.

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The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred on Thursday, January 18 at 6:46 p.m. in Garden City: According to detectives, two females in their 20s entered H&M located at 630 Old Country Road, and loss prevention officers recognized the subjects from a previous larceny. Loss prevention observed the subjects place merchandise into a bag and approached them. They exited the store with the merchandise, without making a payment. An employee grabbed the bag containing the merchandise and

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Arrest For Menacing, Stealing $3 In Gas In Carle Place The Third Squad reports on the arrest of a Uniondale man for a robbery that occurred on Thursday, December 21 at 6:37 p.m. in Carle Place: According to Detectives, a male subject operating a 2016 black BMW 328iS drove up to the Lukoil gas Station, located at 500 Westbury Avenue and attempted use his

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January 15 without incident. The defendant is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree menacing. He was to be arraigned on Tuesday, January 16 at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead. — Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Nassau Doctor Sentenced To Up To 15 Years For Overprescribing Opioids Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced in late January that a Nassau County doctor has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for prescription practices that led to the deaths of five patients between 2016 and 2018. George Blatti, 78, pleaded guilty on October 10, 2023, before Judge Fran Ricigliano to five counts of Manslaughter in the Second Degree (a B felony). The defendant was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison. “This doctor prescribed massive quantities of dangerous drugs to victims exhibiting clear signs of addiction and other health emergencies. His actions ultimately led to the deaths of five patients from drug overdose,” said DA Donnelly. “We entrust doctors with our care every day, assuming that their medical expertise and ethical oath to do no harm will ensure

our health and safety.” Donnelly said that the Nassau County Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Unit began an investigation into several opioid overdoses, both fatal and non-fatal, in August 2018. That investigation revealed that certain individuals had an inordinate number of prescriptions for opioids written by the same physician, Dr. George Blatti. At that time, NCPD began working jointly with members of the DEA’s Long Island District Office Tactical Diversion Squad. The investigation showed that between 2016 and 2018, patients addicted to opioids went to Blatti with requests for controlled medications and the defendant prescribed thousands of pills for drugs like oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazolam, and oxycontin with no medical history or exam.

In some cases, he prescribed opioid painkillers at patients’ request to individuals he had never met or spoken to. Blatti met other customers at a makeshift office in a Franklin Square storefront through 2019 that was formerly a Radio Shack, with a Radio Shack sign and merchandise racks still on the walls.

After Blatti lost access to that space, he saw patients in his car, prescribing medications with no examination from the parking lots of the Rockville Centre hotel where he lived and a nearby Dunkin’ Donuts. — Via the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office website

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FLORAL PARK L EGAL NOTICE File No. 2021-4712/ A SU RROGAT E’ S COU RT , NASSAU COU NT Y CITATION T HE PEOPLE OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK , By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Grassi & Co. Jasper Surety Office of the New York State Attorney General Murray Finkel Jay Reiner Eileen Wiley Jeffrey Finkel Stuart Finkel any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said Paul Finkel, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition havi ng been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on February 14, 2024 , at 9: 30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Paul Finkel, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 7,260.10 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 1,565.02 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, L L C attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 29,155.62 as and for legal fees and $ 1,094.38 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 30,250.00, of which $ 5,250.00 has been paid and $ 25,000.00 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Gras-

si & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $6,000.00, NONE of which has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Paul Finkel, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is j ust and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, January 3, 2024 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate s/debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address (516) 538-1111 T elephone NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 1-31-24-17-10-2024-4T #244618- NIN/ FP

GARDEN CITY L EGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 605594/ 2023 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Indivi dual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Plaintiff, vs Billy Ross Individually And As Administrator To The Estate Of Joy Ross, Amy Mercelyn Ross As Heir To The Estate Of Joy Ross, Tania Maria Poole As Heir To The Estate Of Joy Ross If Living, And If He/ She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Speciﬁc Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow,

LEGAL NOTICES Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title T o Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Countrywide Bank, FSB, Greenwood Trust Company, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 102 Roosevelt Street Garden City, NY 11530 T o the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. T rial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO T ania Maria Poole Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Sixth day of December, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated May 11, 2007, executed by Billy Ross and Joy Ross (who died on April 13, 2020, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $683,200.00. T he Mortgage was recorded at Book 31953,

Page 207 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on June 1, 2007. The maximum aggregate principal balance secured by this mortgage is $751,520.00 which is 110% of the original Principal note amount. Said Mortgage was recorded as follows and mortgage tax paid on the total maximum obligation of $751,520.00. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 30, 2020 and recorded on October 18, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2021-135899Book 45955, Page 895. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 23, 2022 and recorded on January 30, 2023, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2023-6502Book 47031, Page 13; The property in question is described as follows: 102 Roosevelt Street, Garden City, NY 11530 HELP FOR HOMEOW NERS IN FORECLOSU RE NEW YORK ST AT E LAW REQ U IRES T HAT W E SEND YOU T HIS NOT ICE ABOU T T HE FORECLOSU RE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFU LLY. SU MMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOU R HOME. IF YOU FAIL T O RESPOND T O T HE SU MMONS AND COMPLAINT IN T HIS FORECLOSU RE ACT ION, YOU MAY LOSE YOU R HOME. PLEASE READ T HE SU MMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFU LLY. YOU SHOU LD IMMEDIAT ELY CONT ACT AN AT T ORNEY OR YOU R LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE T O OBT AIN ADVICE ON HOW T O PROT ECT YOU RSELF. SOU RCES OF INFORMAT ION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800269-0990 or visit the department’s website at W W W . DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHT S AND OBLIGAT IONS YOU ARE NOT REQ U IRED T O LEAVE YOU R HOME AT T HIS T IME. YOU HAVE T HE RIGHT T O ST AY IN YOU R HOME DU RING T HE FORECLOSU RE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQ U IRED T O LEAVE YOU R HOME U NLESS AND U NT IL YOU R PROPERT Y IS SOLD AT AU CT ION PU RSU ANT T O A JU DGMENT OF FORECLOSU RE AND

SALE. REGARDLESS OF W HET HER YOU CHOOSE T O REMAIN IN YOU R HOME, YOU ARE REQ U IRED T O T AK E CARE OF YOU R PROPERT Y AND PAY PROPERT Y T AX ES IN ACCORDANCE W IT H ST AT E AND LOCAL LAW . FORECLOSU RE RESCU E SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOT ICE NOT ICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOU R HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MU ST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF T HE ANSW ER ON T HE AT T ORNEY FOR T HE PLAINT IFF (MORT GAGE COMPANY) AND FILING T HE ANSW ER W IT H T HE COURT. DATED: December 29, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 W ehrle Drive , Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.79165 1-31-24-17-10-2024-4T #244381- NIN/ CIT Y

L EGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Ashington Management LLC Arts of Org ﬁled with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/2023. Ofﬁce location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served shall mail copy of process against LLC to 107 Sherman Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Purpose: health and wealth consulting. 2-21-14-7; 1-31-24-17-20246T -#244707- NIN/ CIT Y L EGAL NOTICE GRIEVANCE DAY

NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Assessor of the Village of Stewart Manor will prepare a tentative Assessment Roll of said Village for the fiscal year June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and that a copy thereof will be filed with the Village Clerk of said Village where it may be examined by any person beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays until Tuesday, the 20th of February 2024. On the third Tuesday of February 2024 to wit: February 20, 2024 between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. at the Village Hall, 120 Cove rt Avenue, Stewart Manor, New York, a member of the Board of Trustees acting as a Board of Assessment Review, will meet to hear complaints in relation to assessments at which time and place any person aggrieved by the assessment may appear and be heard in relation thereto, prov ided that they have first contacted the Village Hall at 516-354-1800 and scheduled an appointment for said review by no later than 9 a.m. on February 14, 2024. DAT ED: January 16, 2024 Rosaleen C. Shea Village Administrator / Clerk-Treasurer 1-31-24-2024-2T -#244938NIN/ CIT Y

L EGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SAL E OF TAX L IENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given 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 have paid to the County Treasurer 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 taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the

procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Ofﬁce of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer 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 advertised 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 services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Ofﬁce. Upon request, information can be made ava ilable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 e xt. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SAL E Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority ove r the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject 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 validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Continued on page 13

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 12 Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, 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 of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer 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. The 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 Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have 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 County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative 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. The 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 competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) fur-

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ther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage 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 tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have 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 tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The 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 noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided 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 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T-#244943NIN/CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice información of LLC 532 SUTTER AVE REALTY LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/3/24 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 214 Madison St Franklin Square NY 11010 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 3-6; 2-28-21-14-7; 1-312024-6T-#245288-NIN/CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice información of LLC. 205 GRANT AVE REALTY LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/3/24 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 214 Madison St Franklin Square NY 11010 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 3-6; 2-28-21-14-7; 1-312024-6T-#245289-NIN/CITY

MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE Application for Authority of Stafford Business Funding, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/28/2023. Formed in DE on 11/16/2023. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to 516 Bay Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. The office address required to be maintained in DE is 614 N. DuPont Hwy., Ste. 210, Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of formation filed with the Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., #4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 2-14-7; 1-31-24-17-10-20246T-#244482-NIN/MA LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK, FSB, V. RAMIN DANIALIAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 6, 2018, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and RAMIN DANIALIAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 15, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 18 MEADOW DRIVE, ALBERTSON, NY 11507: Section 0007, Block 00212-00, Lot 00016: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ALBERTSON, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index # 008819/ 2015. Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH

LEGAL NOTICES COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-7; 1-31-24-17-2024-4T#244677-NIN/MA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of JANICE M. SUTTON CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 01/09/2024. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 270 Houston Avenue, Mineola, New York 115011405. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 2-21-14-7; 1-31-24-17-20246T-#244760-NIN/MA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GENNARO SANTELLA, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 352 WELLINGTON ROAD, MINEOLA, NY 11501. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 9, Block: 274, Lot: 1332. Approximate amount of judgment is $650,718.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609691/2017. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T#244723-NIN/MA LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given 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 have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and

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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 taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/527/Annual-Tax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised 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 services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien,

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representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject 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 validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, 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 of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer 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. The 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 Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have 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 County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall

be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative 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. The 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 competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage 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 tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have 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 tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The 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 noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided 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 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T-#244943NIN/MA LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that by Order to Show Cause entered by the Supreme Court, Nassau County on the 17th day of January 2024, bearing Index Number 600885/2024, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, an Order shall be sought granting the Petitioners, Steven Grosskopf and Patrice Grosskopf, the right to discharge Continued on page 14

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 13 an ancient mortgage dated July 20, 1988 and recorded in the Nassau County Clerk on September 18, 1988 in Liber 12810, page 872. 1-31-24-2024-2T -#245091NIN/ MA LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU HSBC BANK U SA, N.A., AS INDENT U RE T RU ST EE FOR T HE REGIST ERED NOT EHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQ U IT Y LOAN T RU ST 2007-2, V. JAMES K ELLY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 18, 2018, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK U SA, N.A., AS INDENT U RE T RU ST EE FOR T HE REGIST ERED NOT EHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQ U IT Y LOAN T RU ST 2007-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES K ELLY, 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 March 4, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 180 EVELYN RD, MINEOLA, NY 11501-3206: Section 9, Block 266, Lot 117, 118: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MINEOLA, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of ﬁled Judgment Index 003394/ 2013. Stuart Pudell, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T #245156- NIN/ MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE SU MMONS– SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK , COU NT Y OF NASSAU – U .S. BANK T RU ST NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, NOT IN IT S INDIVIDU AL CAPACIT Y BU T SOLELY AS OW NER T RU ST EE FOR RCF 2 AC-

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Q U ISIT ION T RU ST , Plaintiff, -against- T IMOT HY K ELLEY MILLET , IF HE BE LIVING AND IF HE BE DEAD, T HE U NK NOW N HEIRS-AT -LAW , NEX T OF-K IN, DIST RIBU T EES, EX ECU T ORS, ADMINIST RAT ORS, T RU ST EES, DEVISEES, LEGAT EES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDIT ORS AND SU CCESSORS IN INT EREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PART IES HAVING OR CLAIMING, U NDER, BY OR T HROU GH T IMOT HY K ELLEY MILLET , BY PU RCHASE, INHERIT ANCE, LIEN OR OT HERW ISE, ANY RIGHT , T IT LE OR INT EREST IN AND T O T HE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN T HE COMPLAINT ; ERIK A M. MILLET AK A ERIK A MILLET ; T HE BOARD OF DIRECT ORS OF T HE RESIDENCES, NORT H HILLS HOMEOW NERS ASSOCIAT ION, INC.; LAW OFFICES OF K ENNET H J. W EINST EIN, P.C.; JU DIT H SW ANSON; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; T HE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF T HE RESIDENCES NORT H HILLS, PHASE II CONDOMINIU M; “ JOHN DOE #1” through “ JOHN DOE #10” inclusive , the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations havi ng an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 605717/2023 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of T rial. T he Basis of Venue is that the subj ect premises is situated in Nassau County. T o the above named Defendants–Y OU ARE HEREBY SU MMONED to answer to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not serve d with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’ s attorneys within thirty days after the servi ce of this summons, exclusive of the day of servi ce, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, j udgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. T hat this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated December 20, 2023. NOT ICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOU R HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by servi ng 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 j udgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not

stop the foreclosure action. YOU MU ST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF T HE ANSW ER ON T HE AT T ORNEY FOR T HE PLAINT IFF (U .S. BANK T RU ST NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, NOT IN IT S INDIVIDU AL CAPACIT Y BU T SOLELY AS OW NER T RU ST EE FOR RCF 2 ACQ U ISIT ION T RU ST ) AND FILING T HE ANSW ER W IT H T HE COU RT . T he foregoing summons is serve d upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein, A.J.S.C. Dated: December 20, 2023 Filed: December 21, 2023. T he obj ect of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and cove ring the premises known as 3000 Royal Court, U nit 3203, North Hills, NY 11040. Dated: April 5, 2023 Filed: April 6, 2023 K nuckles, K omosinski & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark R. Knuckles, Esq. 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590 Elmsford, New York 10523 T el: (914) 345-3020 1-31-24-17-10-2024-4T #244373- NIN/ NHP 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, NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION FK A T HE BANK OF NEW YORK T RU ST COMPANY, N.A. AS SU CCESSOR T O JPMORGAN CHASE BANK , AS T RU ST EE FOR RESIDENT IAL ASSET SECU RIT IES CORPORAT ION, HOME EQ U IT Y MORT GAGE ASSET -BACK ED PASS T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES SERIES 2003-K S7, Plaintiff, AGAINST OMAR GONZ ALO DEMARIA, SANDRA ERMELINDA PRAT AVIERA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a j udgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on April 25, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 46 Elm Drive , New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments thereon erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, in the T own of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 8, Block 211-9 a nd Lot 109. Approximate amount of j udgment $334,608.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of ﬁled Judgment. Index #008376/ 2014. Mark Elliot Goidell, Esq.,

LEGAL NOTICES Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive , Suite 200, Melvi lle, NY 11747 1-31-24-17-10-2024-4T #244331- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Carole LaPorte; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 152 Stone Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 458 Lots 46 47. Approximate amount of j udgment $300,915.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index 005917/2014. The 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.” Michele Bencivi nni, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/ k/ a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Bouleva rd Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 2, 2024 2-7; 1-31-24-17-2024-4T #244721- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU U .S. BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE, FOR T HE GSAMP T RU ST 2006-HE6 MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2006-HE6, V. FERNAND Y. RAMEAU , ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 11, 2018, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U .S. BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE, FOR T HE GSAMP T RU ST 2006-HE6 MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2006-HE6, is the Plaintiff and FERNAND Y. RAMEAU , ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COU N-

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T Y SU PREME COU RT , NORT H SIDE ST EPS, 100 SU PREME COU RT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 34 K ENT ROAD A/ K / A W EST FENIMORE ST REET , VALLEY ST REAM, NY 11580: Section 00000037, Block 0000X 02, Lot 00021: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index 005113/ 2016. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T #244 904- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON T RU ST COMPANY, N.A. AS T RU ST EE FOR MORT GAGE ASSET S MANAGEMENT SERIES I T RU ST , V. JEANNIE ONK EN, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBU T EE OF T HE EST AT E OF BERT G. ONK EN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 6, 2020, and entered in the Ofﬁce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON T RU ST COMPANY, N.A. AS T RU ST EE FOR MORT GAGE ASSET S MANAGEMENT SERIES I T RU ST is the Plaintiff and JEANNIE ONK EN, AS HEIR AND DIST RIBU T EE OF T HE EST AT E OF BERT G. ONK EN, 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 27, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2 BIRCH LANE, NEW HYDE PARK , NY 11040: Section 8, Block 21106, Lot 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PAR-

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CEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR THE VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of filed Judgment Index 612276/ 2017. George Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, W estbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T #244908- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby give n 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 have 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 taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requi res a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requi res that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provi sions of the Nassau County Administrative 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 ava ilable 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 February 2024 at the Office of 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 Nas-

sau County on which tax liens are to be sold is ava ilable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov/527/Annual-Tax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adve rtised 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 servi ces, programs, or activi ties. U pon reque st, accommodations such as those requi red by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provi ded to enable indivi duals with disabilities to participate in all servi ces, programs, activ ities and public hearings and eve nts conducted by the T reasurer’s Ofﬁce. Upon request, information can be made ava ilable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 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 sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subj ect to the provi sions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority ove r the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ove r 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 va lidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recove ry and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receive rship. T he County T reasurer reserve s 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 Continued on page 15

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 14 County T reasurer reserve s the right to interve ne in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howeve r, 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 of a proof of claim on their behalf, cove ring their inve stment 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 have 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 County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delive ry, 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 irrevo cably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liqui dated 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 Administrative 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 competitive adva ntage in the random number generator in the eve nt of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive adva ntage 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 tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrive d at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax cer-

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tificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have 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 tax 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 noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have vi olated any of these bid requi rements then their bid shall be voi ded 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 -#244943NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SU PREME COU RT OF T HE ST AT E OF NEW YORK COU NT Y OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FK A T HE BANK OF NEW YORK AS T RU ST EE FOR T HE CERT IFICAT EHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-T HROU GH T RU ST 2005-18, MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2005-18, Plaintiff, -againstDILIP RAMROOP AS EX ECU T OR OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; BRIAN RAMROOP AS HEIR OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; MELINDA RAMROOP AS HEIR OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; DEVINA RAMROOP AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; VAIDW AT T IE RAMROOP AS DEVISEE OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; U RET A RAMJIAW AN AS HEIR OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS RAMROOP; RAHJINDRA RAMROOP AS HEIR OF T HE EST AT E OF SUBHAS; B B CAPITAL, LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPART MENT OF T AX AT ION AND FINANCE, U NIT ED ST AT ES OF AMERICA and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seve n (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, havi ng or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. INDEX # 61379 6/ 2022 Original filed with Clerk October 12, 2022. Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place

of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subj ect action is situated Nassau County. Premises: 10 Surrey Lane, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT S: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not serve d with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’ s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the servi ce of this Summons, exclusive of the day of servi ce (or within 30 days after the servi ce is complete if this Summons is not personally delive red to you within the State of New York); the U nited States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, j udgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. T he supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated December 20, 2023. 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 udgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2005-18, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-18 AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: U niondale, New York. 1/ 18/ 2024. Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: Jason D. Barringer, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RX R Plaza, U niondale, NY 11556, 516699- 8902. 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T#245162- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU W ells Fargo Bank, N. A. as Trustee for the Carrington Mortgage Loan T rust, Series 2007FRE1, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Jose Benavides, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 17, 2018, I, the un-

LEGAL NOTICES dersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 28, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11 Gotham Ave nue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being in the T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 32., Block: 429, Lot: 115 116. Approximate amount of j udgment $670,839.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609661/ 2017. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https:/ / ww2.nycourts.gov / Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please vi sit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832. Stephen Frommer, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert W eiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029886- F01 79214 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T#244910- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE FOR CSMC 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE A. CAMPOS, GLORIA VALLEJO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 15, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 29, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 736 ORIOLE AVENU E, W EST HEMPST EAD, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being at Lakevi ew, T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 35, BLOCK 437, LOT 0025. Approximate amount of j udgment $641,593.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #000028/ 2014. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safe-

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ty concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “ Rain or Shine” . Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 W ehrle Drive W illiamsvi lle, NY 14221 00-295940 78709 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T#244912- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the oning Board of Appeals for the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park located at 1420 Jericho T urnpike, New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 will conduct a Public Hearing on W ednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. oning Board of Appeals Agenda Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7 30 24-001 CASE Applicant Emilio Susa Owner Asher Masih Variance to 195- 24 – Ave rage front yard setback 23’ - 4” Requi red 23’ 4” Proposed front yard portico 15’ -11” Requi red 5’ 0” Proposed portico depth 10’ -0” Requi red 23’ 4” Proposed 2nd Fl Front Yard 19’ -7” Section 8 Block 155 Lot(s) 58 Address - 1500 Imperial Av enue Order of the Z oning Board of Appeals Dated: January 24, 2024 RONALD SAK OW ICH, Chairman 1-31-2024-1T -#245284- NIN/ NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of oning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of oning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10 00am. APPEAL 21502 - Jaswinder Singh; 24 Royal Way, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 257, Lot 19; oned Residence-A Variance from §70- 31.A to legalize a deck that is too close to the side and rear property lines and with smaller than requi red total (aggregate) side yards. APPEAL #21501Kaz i Ahmed; 925 North 6th Street, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 17, Lot 39; oned Residence-C Variances from §70- 50.A and 70-208.F to construct a new roofed ove r porch (portico) that is too close to the street on a non-conforming dwelling. APPEAL 21512 - Eduardo & Lidia alverde; 1701

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Aladdin Avenue, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 176, Lot 81; oned Residence-C Variances from 70-50.B and 70-51.B to construct a portico that is too close to the street, and additions, including a roofed ove r open area that is too close to the street and to the side property line. APPEAL 21513 Christopher Amico; 108 South St., Herricks; Section 9, Block 91, Lot 63; oned Residence-B Variances from 70-101(B), 70-208(F) & 70-231 to legali e a non-conforming roofed-over raised terrace too close to a street, and a detached garage that is too deep. APPEAL 21514 Linda Cadelli; 19 Conway Rd., New Hyde Park; Section 9, Block 548, Lot 7; oned Residence-C Variances from 70-101.B, 70-101.C, 70-100.2L, 70100.2A(4)(b) & 70-100.2M to legali e a raised terrace and one-story vestibule too close to a street, light piers that are too tall, fencing that is too tall, and an arbor that is too tall. APPEAL 21515 Anthony & Johanna Bellissimo; 6 Hilton Ave., Garden City Park; Section 33, Block 562, Lot 941; oned Residence-C Variance from 70-101(B) to legali e a raised terrace too close to a street. Plans are available for public viewing at https //northhempsteadny.gov/b s. Persons interested in viewing the full ﬁle may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the B A department via e-mail at B Adept northhempsteadny.gov. Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https // northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a B A hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. W ritten comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. T imely comment submissions will be made part of the record. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of oning Appeals 1-31-2024-1T -#245298- NIN/ NHP

WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE ST AT E OF NEW YORK SU PREME COU RT : COU NT Y OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION AS T RU ST EE FOR ACE SECU RIT IES CORP. HOME EQ U IT Y LOAN T RU ST , SERIES 2006-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERT IFICAT ES, Plaintiff, v .

HOPET ON HENDRICK S A/ K / A HOPET ON M. HENDRICK S, ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE T AK E NOT ICE T HAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 15, 2018, I, Charles Casolaro, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 13, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 34 Maplewood Dr W estbury, NY 11590 SBL : 11-329-336 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in New Cassel, T own of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. T he premises are sold subj ect to the provi sions of the filed judgment, Index No. 011767/ 2014 in the amount of $435,153.58 plus interest and costs. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’ s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. W oods Ovi att Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 T el.: 855-227-5072 1-31-24-17-10-2024-4T 244144-NIN/WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT . NASSAU COUNTY. L L ASSOCIAT ES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs . GEORGE JENK INS AK / A GEORGE H. JENK INS, et al, Defts. Index #606566/ 2022. Pursuant to j udgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY on Feb. 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/ a Section 11, Block 451, Lot 18. Sold subj ect to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LOU IS IMBROTO, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 T ulip Drive , Great Neck, NY. #101043 2-7; 1-31-24-17-2024-4T244335-NIN/WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN T RU ST 2006-E, MORT GAGE-BACKED CERTIFICAT ES, SERIES 2006-E, Continued on page 16

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 15 Plaintiff, Against JESU LA DESU LME, NEPHT ALIE SOU FFRANT , Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/ 16/ 2019 , I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/ 28/ 2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 871 Park Ave nue, W estbury, New York 11590, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments thereon erected, situate, lying and being at W estbury, T own Of North Hempstead, Nassau County, State Of New York. Section 11 Block 109 Lot 18 And 19. T he approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $ 645,069.97 plus interest and costs. T he Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 9412/ 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. Rita Solomon, Esq., R eferee. MCCABE, W EISBERG & CONW AY, LLC, 10 Midland Ave nue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/ 18/ 23 File Number: 17-300290 S H 2-14-7; 1-31-24-2024-4T #244637- NIN/ W BY LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby give n 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 have 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 taxes as deﬁned in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requi res a $1 75.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requi res that upon the issuance of the Lien Certiﬁcate there is due from the lien buyer a

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Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provi sions of the Nassau County Administrative 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 ava ilable 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 February 2024 at the Office of 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 ava ilable 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 adve rtised 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 servi ces, programs, or activi ties. U pon reque st, accommodations such as those requi red by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provi ded to enable indivi duals with disabilities to participate in all servi ces, programs, activ ities and public hearings and eve nts conducted by the T reasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made ava ilable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 e xt. 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 sove reignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subj ect to the provi sions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts. Howeve r, such tax liens shall have priority ove r the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ove r 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 va lidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recove ry and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receive rship. T he County T reasurer reserve s 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 reserve s the right to interve ne in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howeve r, 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 of a proof of claim on their behalf, cove ring their inve stment 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 have 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 County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delive ry, 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 irrevo cably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liqui dated 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 Administrative 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 competitive adva ntage in the random number generator

LEGAL NOTICES in the eve nt of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive adva ntage 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 tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrive d at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have 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 tax 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 noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have vi olated any of these bid requi rements then their bid shall be voi ded 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 -#244943NIN/ W BY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU , U .S. BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE, SU CCESSOR IN INT EREST T O BANK OF AMERICA, NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, AS T RU ST EE, SU CCESSOR BY MERGER T O LASALLE BANK NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION AS T RU ST EE FOR BEAR ST EARNS ASSET BACK ED SECU RIT IES T RU ST 2003-ABF1, MORT GAGE PASS-T HROU GH CERT IFICAT ES, SERIES 2003-ABF1, Plaintiff, vs . JOSEPH CHARLES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 19, 2019, an Order duly entered on June 22, 2022 and an Order to Extend T ime duly entered on December 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known

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as 327 W inthrop Street, W estbury, NY 1159 0. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of W estbury, T own of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 216 and Lot 381. Approximate amount of j udgment is $579,031.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 0059 00/ 2016. T his foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Janine Lynam, Esq., R eferee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, W hite Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T #245036- NIN/ W BY LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU T he Bank of New York Mellon fka T he Bank of New York as T rustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CW ABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Plaintiff AGAINST Gogli Dhall, Benj amin A. Pardo, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 5, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on March 5, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 9 Greentree Circle, W estbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being near Old W estbury, T own of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECT ION: 17, BLOCK : 002, LOT : 26. Approximate amount of j udgment $682,287.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index #00576 2/ 2013. T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https:/ / ww2.nycourts.gov / Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert W eiss W eisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-042726-F00 79166 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T #2449 11-NIN/ W BY

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LEGAL NOTICE PU BLIC NOT ICE VILLAGE OF OLD W EST BU RY NOT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old W estbury, New York, the Board of Z oning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old W estbury will hold a public hearing on the following application: Application of Deokumarie Mohabir – 7 Grace Drive – reque st for a va riance from Article IV §216- 14 B(2) (Volume) proposing to add a first (1st) and second (2nd) oor that exceeds the allowable vol ume with 78, 072cf, 88, 958c f proposed, 10,886cf va riance reque sted and 9.87% percentage increased. T he above said property is also known and located on the Nassau County Land and T ax Map as Section 19, Block 52, Lot 26 and it is situated in the Residence BB Z oning District. By Order of the Board of Z oning Appeals Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator Dated: January 31, 2024 1-31-2024-1T -#245173- NIN/ W BY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU HSBC Bank U SA, National Association as T rustee for Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corporation, Asset-Backed Pass-T hrough Certificates, Series 2005-5, Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Olivi er a/ k/ a Marie K . Olive r; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 16, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 29, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 727 Roman Ave nue, W estbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being in the T own of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11. Block 91 Lots 124 and 125. Approximate amount of j udgment $561,188.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 013345/ 2012. 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.” Janine T ara Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/ k/ a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Bouleva rd

Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 9, 2024 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T #245183- NIN/ W BY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Maria Leva da; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 21, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY 11501 on February 9, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 101 Bacon Road, Old W estbury, NY 11568. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Old W estbury, T own of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 19 Block E Lot 55. Approximate amount of j udgment $1,295,390.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment Index# 008063/ 2013. 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.” Original Sale Date: January 16, 2024. Anthony F. Iovi no, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/ k/ a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Bouleva rd Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 25, 2024 1-31-2024-1T -#245309- NIN/ W BY

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Honoring Local Soccer Legend Dolores Jose JANET BURNS jburns@antonmediagroup.com

n early January, longtime Mineola community member and well-known, widely beloved soccer coach Mary “Dolores” Jose passed away, sending ripples throughout the Nassau County women’s soccer community and beyond. Her accomplishments included serving as a board member of the Long Island Ladies Soccer League, a division chair for the Long Island Junior Soccer League, a certified referee, and a 2013 Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame Inductee. Nassau Illustrated News spoke with Jose’s longtime friend and teammate Noel Stazko about the beloved coach, community leader, and accomplished passer. “In 1978, I started our soccer team as part of the Long Island Ladies Soccer League, and up until that time girls and women never had [recreational] soccer teams. Two weeks later, after the first game, we were in the Apple Tree Restaurant, which used to be in Alexander’s at Roosevelt Field, and the waitress comes up to me and says, ‘Are you a member of the East Meadow Wings soccer team?’ And I said ‘Yes, I am.’ When she was called away, I turned to my husband, and said I couldn’t believe we had a groupie! Bottom line, it was Dolores Jose, she was looking to join the team, and she joined the team that very week. And since 1978 we have been teammates and best friends,” Stazko said. “I played soccer on that team

until 2022, when I retired, and spent 25 years as a goalie instead of a midfielder only because Dolores didn’t want to do it anymore. She could play any field position; she was a great passer, great at getting the ball to people and earning assists.” “Back in the day, when the six of us all started, we didn’t know how to play soccer yet, but we brought a beach chair, a case of beer and cigarettes; we smoked at halfway. It was insane, and it was so much fun. As we started bringing in newer people, and younger people, we actually learned how to play soccer. Later on, Dolores’ daughter, Ann Marie Jose Bria, joined our team when she turned 26, and mom and daughter played together for over a decade. The whole family are soccer nuts.” In general, Stazko emphasized, “We were so happy to be able to play soccer; Dolores and I grew up with it, but so many women didn’t.” In addition, she said, “Thousands of young girls got to play soccer on Long Island because of Dolores. Her work in the Long Island Junior Soccer League is epic. It’s legendary. Wherever we went on Long Island, we’d run into someone who said, ‘Coach Dolores, thank you so much for coaching me!’ ... There are so many great soccer players coming out of Mineola because of her.” Stazko added, “Dolores wasn’t the greatest soccer player in the world, but she was the greatest coach.” “There was no one in the world like her. She had time for everybody, for everything, and we were all lucky to know her.”

The East Meadow Wings at the Long Island Ladies League 40th Anniversary dinner.

Jose and Stazko at the Long Island Ladies Soccer League Convention. Dolores Jose as coach of her granddaughter’s team.

East Meadow Wings soccer team with Dolores as manager.

Town, SUNY Stony Brook Partner To Put Oysters Back In Oyster Bay Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced the Town is partnering with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY Stony Brook) in a transformative project aimed at revitalizing Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor’s oyster populations. The project, titled “Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay,” has received a generous grant amount of $477,200 from the National Fish and Wildlife

Foundation (NFWF), with matching funds totaling $308,500. Oyster reefs in Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor have faced challenges due to overharvest, habitat loss, and water quality degradation. This project seeks to address these issues by synthesizing data to identify areas for enhanced oyster recruitment, survivorship, and growth, and to develop an ecosystem-scale, science-based plan to establish self-sustaining oyster populations in Oyster Bay-Cold

Coach Dolores Jose.

Spring Harbor. By refining hydrodynamic models, creating habitat suitability maps, and mapping oyster recruitment, the initiative aims to coordinate local efforts to build a metapopulation of interconnected oyster reefs. For more information on the Town’s efforts to protect our waterways and enhance the shellfish population, please visit oysterbaytown.com. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Town officials dump oysters in the harbor. (Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay)

A multi-generational team photo, c. 1999. (Photos courtesy of Noel Stazko)

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Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall celebrates 18th-century Valentine’s poem Raynham Hall (Photo by Alex Nuñez)

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oday, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with candy hearts, flowers, Hallmark cards, boxes of chocolate and, often, a nice dinner. Clearly, not much has changed since the 18th century when it comes to Feb. 14, as one of the earliest Valentine’s Day poems may have been produced here on Long Island at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay. Raynham Hall, which now serves as a museum, was the home of the Townsend family. Among the most notable residents of the home was Robert Townsend, 17531838, an American Revolution spy. Sarah “Sally” Townsend, 1760-1842, the sister of Robert Townsend, is believed to have had a flirtatious relationship with British Commander John Graves Simcoe when she was 18, as the Townsend’s home served as headquarters for a regiment of

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over 300 British troops from 1778 to 1779. Simcoe, after the war, founded the city of Toronto where he served as Governor of Upper Canada. On Feb. 14, 1779, Simcoe presented Sarah “Sally” Townsend with a 26-line poem. Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, Raynham Hall’s director of education, said it’s uncertain if this was truly the first American Valentine. “But this is the one we know as the earliest,” Lake-Jedzinak said. The poem, which was discovered in the 1930s, addresses the difficulty of loving someone who is also considered an enemy, Lake-Jedzinak said, as the Townsends were known to have Patriot sympathies. Unfortunately, Simcoe and Sarah “Sally” Townsend did not have a happily, ever after, as Simcoe did write poems to other women. “He did try addressing Valentine’s Day poems to other women after this,” LakeJedzinak said. “They never become actual Valentines. They never

get married. In fact, Sally Townsend doesn’t marry anyone. She remains single and remains in the Townsend home.” Lake-Jedzinak said that Raynham Hall Museum continues to have fun with this history every year, especially around Valentine’s Day. In fact, the annual benefit used to be held around Valentine’s Day with the theme of love; however, the date was changed to May because of the cold weather. Raynham Hall Museum hosts an annual Valentine’s Day poetry contest for elementary school students in grades four through six. The poem can be about anything that has to do with love, and it has to be 26 lines or less. The contest concludes with an award ceremony. This year, the museum introduced a Hot Cocoa Tasting with a Valentine’s Day theme on Feb. 11. There will be two sessions. The 4 p.m. event is for families and the 6 p.m. event is for adults. For more details, visit raynhamhallmuseum.org.

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Fairest Maid, where all is fair, Beauty’s pride and Nature’s care; To you my heart I must resign, O choose me for your Valentine! Love, Mighty God! Thou know’st full well, where all thy Mother’s graces dwell, Where they inhabit and combine to fix thy power with spells divine; Thou know’st what powerful magick lies within the round of Sarah’s eyes, Or darted thence like lightning fires, and Heaven’s own joys around inspires; Thou know’st my heart will always prove the shrine of pure unchanging love! Say; awful God! Since to thy throne two ways that lead are only known— Here gay Variety presides, and many a youthful circle guides Through paths where lilies, roses sweet, bloom and decay beneath their feet; Here constancy with sober mien regardless of the flowery Scene With Myrtle crowned that never fades, in silence seeks the Cypress Shades, Or fixed near Contemplation’s cell, chief with the Muses loves to dwell, Leads those who inward feel and burn and often clasp the abandon’d urn,– Say, awful God! Did’st thou not prove my heart was formed for Constant love? Thou saw’st me once on every plain to Delia pour the artless strain— Thou wept’sd her death and bad’st me change my happier days no more to range O’er hill, o’er dale, in sweet Employ, of singing Delia, Nature’s joy; Thou bad’st me change the pastoral scene forget my Crook; with haughty mien To raise the iron Spear of War, victim of Grief and deep Despair: Say, must I all my joys forego and still maintain this outward show? Say, shall this breast that’s pained to feel be ever clad in horrid steel? Nor swell with other joys than those of conquest o’er unworthy foes? Shall no fair maid with equal fire awake the flames of soft desire: My bosom born, for transport, burn and raise my thoughts from Delia’s urn? “Fond Youth,” the God of Love replies, “Your answer take from Sarah’s eyes.” —Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe

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