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Tom Suozzi takes back his old seat as New York Congressman for District 3 (See page 3)

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In Levittown: Chamber business spotlight (See page 4) In Farmingdale: A multi-cultural festival (See page 5)

In Plainview: Bringing birthday parties to homeless children (See page 6)

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Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York’s Special Election For Congressional District 3 Republican machine, we won.” The crowd cheered. “This race was fought amidst a closely divided electorate, much like our whole country,” Suozzi said. “This race was editors@antonmediagroup.com centered on immigration and the econn Tuesday, Feb. 13, New York State omy, much like the issues all across our hosted a special election for New country… We, you, won this race because York’s 3rd Congressional District. we addressed the issues and found the way Following former District 3 Congressman to bind our divisions.” George Santos’ expulsion from the U.S. In regard to the protesters, Suozzi said House of Representatives, Nassau County “There are divisions in our country. People Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip (REP) and can’t even talk to each other. All we can do former United States Representative Tom is yell and scream at each other, and that’s Suozzi (DEM) ran for the seat. not an answer to the problems we face in Suozzi won the seat with roughly 54 our country. The answer is to try to bring percent of the vote, with Pilip conceding the people of goodwill together to try and that evening. find a common ground.” As of Nov. 1, 2023, New York’s third After more applause, Suozzi said they congressional district, representing much Tom Suozzi won the campaign because the people of (Photo from Tom Suozzi’s office) of Nassau County and part of Queens, Queens and Long Island were sick and contained 531,319 active registered voters tired of the political bickering. compromise. Every Republican and every and 39,375 inactive ones. “We have to carry the message of this Democratic president for the past 40 years campaign to the United States Congress As of the afternoon of Feb. 14, the number of votes for Tom Suozzi was counted at has failed to address this issue and there and across our entire country,” Suozzi said. needs to be a bipartisan compromise.” 91,338, and the number for Mazi Pilip was “It’s time to move beyond the petty, partiIn addition, Suozzi shared that he is at 78,229. san bickering and the finger-pointing. It’s planning on working on bipartisanship That makes 169,567 votes for any time to focus on how to solve the problems. in the House. “I’m going to ask [House candidate according to a Feb. 14 tally, It’s time to get to work on immigration, on Minority Leader and Leader of the House with 93 percent of all ballots counted. In Israel, on combating [Russian President Democratic Caucus Congressman] other words, nearly 32 percent of active Vladimir] Putin, on helping the middle registered voters cast a ballot in the special Hakeem Jeffries to create a committee on class and getting the state and local tax bipartisanship to try to promote election (with more yet to be counted, as deduction back. Let’s send a mesbipartisanship in the house,” of press time), whether they showed up sage to our friends running said Suozzi. on election day or took advantage of often the Congress these days: Looking back on more convenient vote-by-mail or early stop running around for his experience as voting options. Trump and start runan elected official, For context, 279,143 total ballots were ning the country. It’s cast in NY-03 in the 2022 gubernatorial race Suozzi said, “I have time to find common a proven ability to We, you, won this race between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin. ground and start get things done for According to one poll worker we spoke delivering for the because we addressed the my constituents and to, who was at one polling location in issues and found the way to people of the United Plainview from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. help- I have relationships States of America.” bind our divisions. with members of ing his neighbors do their civic duty, the Suozzi then Congress on both morning of Feb. 13 was predictably slow, —Congressman Tom Suozzi thanked everyone given the snowstorm passing through. After sides of the aisle. I know at the Crest Hollow the weather wrapped up, their location saw how to navigate legislaCountry Club and the tion and politics and to bring more traffic in the afternoon and evening, people involved with the help back to the people of my with roughly 300 people stopping by at campaign. district.” their location throughout the day. “The whole campaign has been about After Pilip conceded the election, Suozzi how do we communicate to people that we Anton Media Group spoke with Suozzi in December when the candidates for District addressed a crowd of supporters at the can be better if we work together to try and Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. 3 were first announced. solve the problems we face in our country,” Among the crowd at the Crest Hollow When asked about issues that most Suozzi said. “That’s the message that resconcern him in District 3, Suozzi said, “My Country Club were protesters who were onated with the people in this campaign. constituents are most concerned about the quickly ushered away. This was a really tough campaign and we “Despite all the attacks, despite all the cost of living, so what’s important to me is only won because of that message and to get the state and local tax deduction back lies about Tom Suozzi and the squad, because of all of you.” about Tom Suozzi being the godfather and continue trying to reduce the cost of Suozzi, after thanking Jay Jacobs, prescription drugs. I’ve had some progress of the migrant crisis, about sanctuary the chairman of the Nassau County Suozzi,” Suozzi said, referencing campaign Democratic Committee and the chairman on that already.” He continued, “I think materials against him. “Despite the dirty people are very upset about the immigraof the Queens County Democratic Party, tion crisis, and there has to be a bipartisan tricks, despite the vaunted Nassau County Congressman Gregory Meeks, said this has

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been the best campaign that he’s ever been involved with. He also thanked his family, campaign staff, the men and women of labor, grassroots organizations, all his supporters, among others. “I’ve got to thank Glen Cove,” Suozzi said of his hometown. “I am so thankful for Glen Cove.” Reactions To Suozzi’s Win DCCC (The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Tom Suozzi won the special election in NY-03 to replace George Santos: “Today the voters of New York’s Third Congressional District chose experienced leadership over extremism. Tom Suozzi ran a formidable campaign that prioritized the issues that matter most to families across Queens and Nassau County: protecting reproductive freedom, bipartisan solutions to address border security, and lowering costs. In Tom, voters will once again have a representative they can trust. I am thrilled to be able to call Tom a colleague once again and am excited for him to bring back his results-oriented, commonsense approach to governing to the People’s House.” Statement from New York State Senator Jack Martins (District 7): “I’m naturally disappointed because I know Mazi Pilip would have certainly made a great Congresswoman. But Mr. Suozzi was the people’s choice, so I congratulate him on his victory and stand ready to work with him. My hope is that when the dust settles, he’s true to his campaign promises: that he rejects Washington’s self-made border crisis; that he supports law enforcement including ICE, that he repeals the SALT tax cap, and most importantly, that he publicly speak out against the extremism of ‘the squad.’ The next 10 months are really a litmus test on his ability to stand up to his party on the issues and work across the aisle for all Long Islanders.” Statement from New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (District 13): “Especially on Long Island and in the metropolitan area and in New York State, we need some champions of reason in the House of Representatives. With his more centrist views and his strong ability and capacity to communicate, Tom is going to be in a great position to advocate for our suburban values and our New York values, and his will be an important voice. I think that people also realize if they would have elected Mazi, she would never have an independent voice and she would do exactly as she was told to do by the Republican hierarchy.”

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Councilman Tom Hand Honors Massapequa Eagle Scout Oyster Bay Town Councilman Thomas Hand recently honored William Brussell for his amazing accomplishment of earning the rank of Eagle Scout. William is part of Boy Scouts of America Troop 590 of Massapequa. Councilman Hand congratulated William for his tireless efforts and dedication in earning the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve, which only 6 percent of Boy Scouts attain. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Levittown Chamber Of Commerce Spotlight On Business The Levittown Chamber of Commerce in Communication Arts from New York would like to introduce a person who really Institute of Technology. needs no introduction… That would be Believing communication to be an art Louise Cassano, sole proprietor of LuCas form was the reason Cassano started LuCas Communications, doing public relations Communications established in 1994. Cassano is celebrating her 30th anniversary and marketing for small businesses, notfor-profit groups and local organizations. in the communications industry and 30 years in the private sector. Her work history Retiring from that business, she continues to work in public relations as a community is unique and transitional from insurance volunteer, but started a new venture several broker, to reporter, to independent busiyears ago - Art Works by ness proprietor and, Louise Cassano. now, pursuing her Relating both art and dream profession as communications, Louan artist. ise has pursued activity A resident of in her dream career as Levittown since 1951, when Levittown was an artist through her expanding in populanew business entity Arttion and the educaWorx by Louise Cassational communities of no. She welcomes visiLevittown and Island tors to her online sites at Trees were growing https://www.etsy.com/ rapidly, Louise, along shop/artworxfineart/; with other students https://fineartbylouise. of her era graduated wordpress.com/; and, from five different https://www.facebook. Levittown schools. com/artworx.louisecasCassano and her hussano/. band, travel companCassano, as member Louise Cassano (Contributed photo) ion and her greatest of the Board of Directors supporter, Mauro, have two children along of Levittown Chamber of Commerce, has with two daughters-in law and four grandbeen instrumental in making the Chamchildren. ber’s Holiday Tree Lighting a successful and Cassano is no stranger to the Chamber fun event. Cassano is a founding member having been involved for 30 years in numer- of Levittown Community Council and ous positions as President, Board officer was Chairperson of the Levittown Special and Director and no stranger to the LevitEvents 75th Anniversary Committee and is town community. There may just be a few an active member of Suburban Art League, things that you may not know about her! Independent Art Society, and a wide variety Cassano’s out-of-high school career, of other community groups. stemming from a high school internship, Cassano has been the recipient of was in the general insurance industry as a many awards over the years including the personal lines broker and then became an Levittown Chamber of Commerce Nasaward winning reporter while working for sau Council of Chambers Small Business a community newspaper as a community Person award, the Town of Hempstead affairs reporter. This led in 1994 to starting Pathfinder Award, the PRPLI Mentor award her own business, LuCas Communications. and the New York State Assembly’s Woman As a mother and non-traditional student, of Distinction award. she achieved her Associate’s Degree in Fine Bottom line, word around Levittown is Arts from Nassau Community College, a that if you look to your left or right, you’ll Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from find Louise Cassano. SUNY Old Westbury and a Master’s degree —Submitted by Don Patane

Legislator Drucker And New York Blood Center To Host Community Blood Drive In commemoration of February as American Heart Month, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) invites residents to “give from the heart” and donate blood at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791 from 1 – 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. Each donor will receive a $10 E-Gift Card as a thank-you for rolling up their sleeves and helping to save lives. “Earlier this month, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage and said that the number of blood donors has fallen to a 20-year low. Through this upcoming blood drive, we have an opportunity to ensure that anybody who faces a medical emergency can receive the care that they need to survive and thrive,” Legislator Drucker said. “Whether you are a routine donor, one who hasn’t given in a while or even a first-time donor, we welcome you to join us at the Syosset Fire Department on

February 26 to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life!” Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16-75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note.) O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/320261 to make an appointment, or call Sharon at 516-7901644. Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. For more information, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov —Submitted by the office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

Valentines For Veterans Presented To Hometown Heroes On behalf of school children from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, Supervisor Joseph Saladino presented thousands of “Valentines for Veterans” to AMVETS Post 88 Commander Loretta DiBrino (second from right), retired Air Force Sergeant Frank Marcinek (second from left) and wife Pam (right) and Gulf War Veteran Pete Sylvestri (left).

Students from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay prepared beautiful valentines which are being distributed to Veteran organizations as well as to the VA. The initiative serves as an important reminder to our Hometown Heroes that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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‘Dalers Celebrate Diversity Albany Avenue Elementary School held its first Multicultural Night, a school-wide celebration of students’ culture. The cafeteria was transformed into a World Showcase, featuring an array of cultural displays that took attendees on a journey around the world. This exciting event, organized by teachers Mrs. Jillian Jimenez and Mrs. Emily DiSanto, aimed to create an environment where everyone felt welcome and valued. “We aimed to create an event that would enable students and their families to discover and appreciate the various cultures in our school community,” said third-grade teacher Emily DiSanto. “We hope students learned new languages and customs, played games and activities, and tried delicious food!” The school cafeteria was adorned with decorative tables, each featuring the heritage of a different culture. Poster boards were filled with information about various cultures, and families dressed in traditional clothing proudly shared their holiday traditions, sports, and games. Flags, artwork, and artifacts were on display, and the event was accompanied by traditional music and spoken languages. The night’s highlight was the extensive international spread of traditional dishes. The event was a great success as students and their families enjoyed learning about each other’s cultures while savoring the delicious food. “As a memento from the event, we created an AAE Family Cookbook and made copies for families to take home with them and sample food from around the world in their own kitchen,” said fifth-grade teacher Jillian Jimenez. “We look forward to making Multicultural Night a yearly tradition at Albany Avenue!” This event provided a unique opportunity for students and families to come

The Albany Avenue Multicultural Night was a resounding success and is sure to become an annual tradition. It was a night filled with joy, laughter, and cultural exchange that left everyone feeling proud of their heritage while appreciating the diversity in their community.

Hicksville Middle School Students Use Coding To Learn Social Studies Albany Avenue family showcases their Jamaica table at Multicultural Night. (Contributed photos)

Hicksville Middle School students demonstrate their knowledge of American Revolution battles using Ozobot to represent the troops’ movements on an interactive map. Ozobot is a robotic platform that allows students to engage with technology

while practicing basic coding skills. The students mapped American Revolution battles and then used the correct coding patterns to have their Ozobot travel to each battle in chronological order. —Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

An Albany Avenue student showcases his Nepal table at Multicultural Night. together and appreciate the diversity in their school community. It was a celebration of diversity and a chance to educate others about different cultures. The event served as a reminder that even though we may come from different backgrounds, we all have something to offer and share.

Milestone Moment At Manor: 100 Days Smarter Kindergartners at Seaford Manor Elementary School achieved the second milestone of their young academic careers on Feb. 8. After successfully conquering the first day of school in September, they have now reached the 100-day mark. To celebrate, the youngsters jumped forward about 95 years and dressed up as 100-year-olds. They paraded through the school in their wigs, mustaches, dresses, suits and pearl necklaces as students in the upper graders cheered them on. The kindergarten hallway was lined with 100-day posters, an annual tradition for the centennial day. Each student made a themed poster at home, featuring 100 similar objects or stickers. Students rotated among the kindergarten classrooms, with each hosting a different activity. They made 100-day crowns, read books about the 100th day of school and

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

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Bethpage Kindergartners Celebrate 100 Days Of Learning Bethpage kindergarten students from Charles Campagne Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 8 with a parade around the school building. Students and family members cheered

them on as they proudly showcased their 100th day of school projects. —Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Students got to read several books about 100 days of school. From left are Philip Tokarski, Maeve Dizinno, William Barton and Brooke Gottlieb. (Contributed photo) did 100 exercises. On a large paper circle, students stuck on 100 smaller circles, with the finished product resembling a gumball machine. —Submitted by the Seaford School District

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Easing The Burden For New Mothers In Need

wo fierce advocates for youth in need recently joined forces for a heartwarming fundraising event benefiting homeless new mothers. On Wednesday evening, February 7th, about 50 women gathered to hear New York Times bestselling author Regina Calcaterra speak and help Jamie Rapfogel, director of Birthday Wishes Long Island, kick off a project called Baby BIRTHday Bundles, supporting new moms in shelters. Many in attendance had read Regina’s heart-wrenching story of intermittent homelessness and foster care trauma told in her emotionally powerful memoir, Etched in Sand, written a decade ago. But hearing her relate it in person proved even more captivating and inspiring. Thanks to perceptive educators and other caring adults with whom she had the good fortune to cross paths, Regina thrived to become a successful attorney and now advocates for homeless youth. She is particularly passionate about supporting older foster children whom she noted often go “unseen.” After Regina’s talk, there was some work to do! Diaper “cakes” and bathtubs filled with essential baby supplies were assembled by each attendee, all ready to be gifted to new moms in need. “Consistent with our belief that every child should be celebrated on the day they were born,

Etched in Sand author, Regina Calcaterra. (Contributed photos)

Birthday Wishes director Jamie Rapfogel and Regional Manager Susan Gold.

POB’s Cheryl Dender with a sample diaper “cake” made at the event.

Birthday Wishes LI is introducing the Baby BIRTHday Bundle for mothers living in Long Island family and domestic violence shelters,” said Jamie. “After polling our shelters and speaking to parents who receive our services, we have developed the perfect package to make the transition easier,” she explained.

About Birthday Wishes LI: a 501c3 organization, its group of dedicated volunteers makes a difference in the lives of homeless children and their families by bringing them the joy of a birthday party. Birthday Wishes ensures that children are not denied this important rite of passage simply because of their living situation. “Our goal

is to ensure that children experiencing the trauma of homelessness have the opportunity to celebrate their birthdays joyfully, surrounded by family, friends, and others who care,” Jamie said. For more information, please visit birthdaywishes.org —Submitted by Barbara Mars

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Town Urges State And Federal Governments To Help Restore South Shore Beaches Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with his colleagues in government to demand that the Federal government require the Army Corps of Engineers to develop a long-term solution to harden the shoreline at TOBAY and better protect the mainland. TOBAY Beach and other south shore beaches have suffered significant erosion from winter storms. Damage includes serious dune erosion, the loss of shoreline, exposure of footings to the beach pavilion and saltwater intrusion to Ocean Parkway. “We know that the Army Corps of Engineers has the expertise to resolve this matter and we implore their immediate assistance,”

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said Supervisor Saladino. “A short-term and long-term action plan must be implement-

ed, along with the proper funding to harden our shoreline with additional sand, protect the mainland and continue to provide our residents with the beautiful south shore beaches they expect and deserve.” In recent years, Town officials have worked to help restore the beach before each summer season by scraping sand from the west end of TOBAY to the east, knowing that would be a temporary solution. Last summer, the Town purchased 33,000 tons of sand and crews worked on a daily basis to screen, clean and process sand to ensure residents were able to enjoy their summer at the beach. As this cannot be the ultimate solution, Town of-

ficials have continued their outreach to State and Federal officials to identify solutions to help all south shore beaches facing erosion. “Following these massive storms, not only do we lose a significant amount of our beach, high tides also threaten the structural integrity of our center pavilion, as well as the dunes that protect Ocean Parkway,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We also know that our neighboring beaches are experiencing similar issues, and we implore the Army Corps of Engineers to step in immediately and help save our summers!” —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Residents Invited To Apply For Picnic Permits Online Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand announced that residents can apply for picnic permits at all Town parks with picnic facilities online by visiting www.oysterbaytown.com/ picnic. Reservations are available for picnic space at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, Harry Tappen Beach and Marina in Glenwood Landing, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and

Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park. “Our beautiful Town Parks are the perfect location for a family, school, or community group outing set in the great outdoors. Each location, from Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay to Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, offers something unique for residents to enjoy,” Councilman Hand said. “We’ve also streamlined the process for residents to apply for a picnic permit, helping to increase

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filter their preferred date, facility, specific location, and features using the page menu. Those who don’t have a pre-existing account can create one on the same page and apply for the reservation. It is recommended that residents reserve their picnic pavilion early as spaces fill up quickly for the season. For more information on Town of Oyster Bay picnic permits, call (516) 797-4139. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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THURSDAY, FEB. 22 Winter Carnival 10 a.m. Our winter carnival is back with games, crafts, prizes, a character meet and greet, and more! Suitable for all ages with an adult. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Adult Program: Pottery Class 6:30 p.m. Join Catherine Martin and “throw” air-dry clay onto a ceramic wheel in order to form a functional pottery bowl. This event is taking place at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane. Online registration for Levittown UFSD residents began on February 1 at 7:00 PM, non-residents on 2/8 at 9:00 AM. A non-refundable fee by credit card or check/money order for each registrant, made payable to the Levittown Public Library, is due within 5 days of the class or space may be forfeited. $10.00 per registrant. 2 person registration limit. The Rainbow Fish Musical 3 p.m. Ages 3 and up with accompanying

BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Board of Trustees of the Bethpage Public Library hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the qualiﬁed voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York, on the 8th day of April, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballots upon the following propositions: 1. To adopt the Annual Budget of the Bethpage Public Library for the ﬁscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Bethpage Union Free School District; and 2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees, who will serve a term commencing on July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029, which is currently encumbered by Mary Macaluso. A petition shall be required

adult. When Rainbow Fish have fun while we’re doing it! This month we’re making an adorable Valentine’s refuses to share his Day Mouse! One vibrant, registration per shimmering adult. Please scales, the note there is a whole ocean $5 nonrefundable materials seems to turn against fee (cash only). This event is the vain creature. taking place at Unhappy the Hicksthat no one ville Public adores him Library, 169 Jerusalem anymore, the (Image courtesy of the PlainviewRainbow Fish Ave. Old Bethpage Public Library) seeks out the SUNDAY, FEB. 25 wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than AP Physics 1 Exam Review Sessions for being beautiful. This is a ticketed event, 1:30 p.m. Join us on a crash course to retaking place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage view AP Physics 1! We will review every unit Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Limit as well as AP Exam strategies in order to 4 tickets per family. Photo I.D. or Library prepare you for the exam. Taught by highCard required. No children under three school students who just recently took the years of age and no strollers please. class and performed extremely well, you’ll receive one-on-one review and assistance by students who understand how you think. SATURDAY, FEB. 24 This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave. Watercolor Painting 1 p.m. Learn how to paint a pretty watercolor art piece on paper with instructor Heath- MONDAY, FEB. 26 er Molin! Beginners welcome - we’ll be ADRC Caregiver Support Group learning basic watercolor techniques and 10 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource

to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee. Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School District Administration Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions shall be available at the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw his or her candidacy prior to the election, such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and with the same limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the District Clerk. Each petition shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 11, 2024 and not later than March 11, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will remain on file at such office and will be open for inspection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday. Voters may register for voting at subsequent Library special district meetings on the day of the April 8, 2024 Special District Meeting. All persons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or Election or at any general election within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of April 8, 2024. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when school is Such register, upon its com- in session at any day prior to pletion, will be filed in the April 3, 2024 to add any adOffice of the District Clerk ditional names to the Register REGISTRATION FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is necessary and no person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting of April 8, 2024 unless such person has personally registered. Each person may register for the said Special Meeting by appearing personally before the Board of Registration of the School District on April 1, 2024, as hereinafter stated. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of personal voter registration and the preparation of a register of the qualified voters of said School District, on April 1, 2024 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during which time and at which place members of the Board of Registration shall place upon the School District Register the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration that they are entitled to vote at the above specified Library Special District Meeting.

to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday and Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the Board of Education at the Bethpage Administration building and must be returned to the Of-

Center (ADRC) support group provides a forum for caregivers to discuss challenges, share feelings, and find emotional support. Talking with people who truly understand helps caregivers feel less alone as they navigate the many challenges of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. Participants will also be helped to develop methods and tools to balance their own personal, physical, and emotional needs while caring for their loved one. For more information email sharon.reichman@adrcinc.org or call 631-580-5100. No registration required. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

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fice of the District Clerk, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714, or by contact the District Clerk at 516-6444002. The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 2024. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714, or by contact the District Clerk at 516-644-4002 and returning the application in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 2024. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’

ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 14, 2024. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Monday, April 8, 2024, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of all persons to whom military voters’ ballots have been issued shall be available during regular office hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 8, 2024 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling Continued on page 9

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Meet Christopher Probst, Nassau County Holocaust Museum’s Education Director Addressing rise of antisemitic, racist incidents through education

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he Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County dedicates itself to educating students and the community about the Holocaust, as well as the importance of tolerance and respect for all people. “We are here to serve the community, and we have a broad range of programs,” said HMTC Director of Education Christopher Probst, Ph.D., who began his tenure in September 2023. “We are concerned about the Holocaust, other genocides, and issues to do with race. We see it as interconnected.” HMTC is located at Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, which was the estate of Harold I. and Harriet B. Pratt. Surrounded by nature, school groups and community members who come from around Long Island go to HMTC to take tours of the exhibits and learn from museum docents and survivors. They can also tour the Children’s Memorial Garden, which honors the 1.5 million Jewish children who died in the Holocaust. Beyond Welwyn, HMTC devotes itself to educating the community about the

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s exhibit tells the story of before, during and after the Holocaust. (Photos by Alex Nuñez)

Holocaust and modern prejudice through programs and speaking engagements. Probst has always known about the

devastation of the Holocaust, as he’s a descendant of Holocaust survivors. “My late grandmother Esther Goldstein,

all of her aunts and uncles perished in the Holocaust,” Probst said. “They were in Poland. Public education on the Holocaust

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and genocide, for me, is not solely an academic pursuit. I think it’s necessary to combat antisemitism, xenophobia and all forms of racism in present-day society.” Probst gained his Ph.D. in history, particularly the history of the Holocaust, from Royal Holloway, the University of London. Since then, Probst has served as an educator. He taught history at Howard Community College in Maryland and Saint Louis University, Maryville University, and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s also written articles and books about the relationship between Protestant and Jewish people in Nazi Germany. And he’s served as a volunteer at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. “I felt a pull, a tug towards doing work with the public, in other words, taking that academic knowledge I had about the Holocaust and genocide and doing something about it that would be helpful in the community that I live in,” Probst said when asked what brought him to HMTC. The job Probst interviewed for, and the job he has today are much different. About a month after settling into HMTC, news broke of an attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas militants, starting a deadly conflict and rising antisemitic and Islamaphobic tensions including here in the United States. “That has made adjusting to this role something that’s been much more hectic than I have anticipated, to say the least,” Probst said. “We have seen antisemitic, racist or bullying incidents involving students from Long Island schools in at least eight different districts across Long Island. And many of

HMTC Director of Education Christopher Probst. them come to us for help. So within weeks of taking the job, my phone has been ringing off the hook, my colleagues as well. My inbox is filling up very quickly.” Before Probst moved to Long Island, he studied news reports and spoke with former

directors of education to get a sense of what he was walking into. “I’ve seen that since 2015, at least, there has been a rather significant increase long-term, over those seven or eight years, whether it’s racist incidents, whether it’s

anti-Black incidents, whether it’s swastikas etched on bathroom stalls or in classrooms,” Probst explained. “On the other hand, you have this really intense focus on IsraelPalestine since October. So that has led to a significant spike.” After the attack, HMTC’s education team met together to create a plan of action, which included a rapid response to incidents. “When schools call us, of course, they’re horrified at what’s happened,” Probst said. “They want to address it in some way. Our aim with this rapid response is to empower educators and parents to tackle antisemitism and other forms of hate in the community.” One of HMTC’s signature programs called “Deconstructing Symbols of Hate,” a one-hour workshop designed for students in grades eight through 12, analyzes the history behind symbols such as the swastika and teaches participants how to stand up to racism or antisemitism. “Students really reflect what these symbols mean,” Probst said. “Sometimes there’s a gasp or a sort of intake of air when they realize just how much a symbol is attached to the murder and ideology of the Nazis.” There have also been cases where students who mimicked Nazi salutes or drew swastikas, for example, went to HMTC on a private basis to meet with an educator and learn about the story of the Holocaust. “It’s a small sample size, but we’ve seen a very good conversion rate,” Probst said. “The light in their eyes tells us that they understand what they did was wrong and how it

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HOLOCAUST from page 3A caused so much pain.” Probst said he believes there’s been an increase in hate incidents in the past seven or eight years because of access to hateful and harmful ideas on social media, as well as a cultural environment where antisemitic and racist symbols and actions have moved from the fringes of society closer to the center. “Students are going through school and are typically getting a good education on the Holocaust, about Civil Rights and the history of these things, but in the broader society, it’s become more accepted culturally, even politically, to say things that are at best racially insensitive,” Probst said. “Now, more than ever, I think it’s our responsibility as educators to teach about the oppression and violence that resulted, historically, in giving into this temptation to exclude rather than to understand.” In January 2024 HMTC had a near-record number of students and adult community members, 5,000 people, coming for tours and programs. While January is normally a busy month for HMTC, it hasn’t been this busy, Probst said. “It’s two sides of a coin; it can be very challenging, but at the same time, on a daily basis, [HMTC staff and] I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives, especially of young people, but also adults,” Probst said. “Whether introducing and moderating a discussion in a school auditorium with a Holocaust survivor, leading a professional development workshop with teachers and administrators on how to educate about and combat hate incidents and speech in their schools, or teaching students about the horrors of the Holocaust and genocide, it’s a very rewarding job.” HMTC offers programs for students in grades five through 12. “At the grade five level, we emphasize stories of courage, those who survived the Holocaust and were able to exemplify their courage, and resisters who stood up to antisemitic hatred,” Probst explained. Middle and high school students are offered a tour of HMTC’s exhibit and the Children’s Memorial Garden by a welltrained docent, covering subjects such as life before the Holocaust, Nazi Germany before World War II, the Holocaust, life in a concentration camp, liberation and life after war and other genocides since 1945. The tour typically takes about an hour, and students will then take a short break for lunch. Afterward, students will hear a testimony from a Holocaust survivor or a descendant of a survivor. “In that way, they get both an academic approach in the exhibit with the tour and they get a real-life story, a testimony from somebody who survived the Holocaust or someone who is a descendant of someone who survived the Holocaust,” Probst explained. HMTC also offers adult education college campus groups. For example, Probst said, HMTC will host a group from Stony Brook University for a program called “Courageous Conversations,” addressing how to talk

HMTC visitors learn about life before the Holocaust, the rise of Nazi Germany, the events of the Holocaust, life in a concentration camp, liberation and life after war and other genocides since 1945. about race, systemic racism, biases and other topics. Nurses and Suffolk and Nassau County police cadets also come to HMTC for programs. Moji Pourmoradi, executive director of the HMTC, said they are thrilled to have Probst to lead the educational team. “His breadth of knowledge, combined with his gentle demeanor makes it very easy for our students to connect with him,” Pourmoradi said. “He is dealing with a very difficult subject but he has proven himself to be a formidable educator who cares deeply about the subject and the student, which is the perfect combination.” To learn more, visit www.hmtcli.org.

HMTC is located at Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, which was the estate of Harold I. and Harriet B. Pratt.

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Finally, A Scratch Off Winner I finally won real cash on a scratch-off game. After reading about people winning millions on scratch-off games, I wrote a column about Juan Hernandez of Uniondale, who won $10 million on a scratchoff, not just once, but twice! I’ve cashed about as many oneand two-dollar winners as I have lost or misplaced. I once had a $25 winner, which I promptly blew on some cigars. Scratch-off tickets I’ve stuffed into cards for friends and families have turned into $50 winners occasionally, but never for me. My wife stuffs scratch-offs into all our stockings for Christmas. In addition to Cinnamon rolls, there is enough silver dust in my kitchen from scratching off lottery tickets to declare my house an environmental hazard. Everyone wins something except me. Well, my turn finally came. While out to lunch with my friends recently to celebrate my retirement, I received a beautiful card from my friend Matty and his wife, Sigrid. Later, when I opened it at home, I found a heartfelt message and three scratch-off lottery

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tickets. The tickets followed the usual pattern of requiring a match with a few “winning” numbers. I reached into my handy change jar for a nickel and started scratching. The first one required me to reveal three of the same numbers to win the prize. As usual, there were a few doubles but no triples, so it was a loser. I believe they purposely give you two matching numbers that say “Jackpot!” to drive you insane. I quickly lost my enthusiasm on the second card, which required matching any “winning” numbers. As expected, I missed the “target”

numbers by one in either direction. If the target number was 15, I conveniently uncovered a 14 and a 16, but no 15. However, on the last reveal, I found a match for ten bucks! Now we’re talking! That’ll get me a bagel and a cup of coffee. The third card, “Find The 7s,” was not complicated as it contained no “winning” numbers to match. You just had to scratch off all spots and uncover the #7. There were three columns of five hidden numbers to scratch. The more sevens you uncovered, the more money you won, from two bucks to $25,000. The first three numbers I uncovered (going down the first column) were all 7s. I kept scratching, and the next two were also 7s, giving me an entire column of 7s and a prize of five bucks. I stopped to re-read the ticket instructions to make sure I hadn’t misread about the 7s. I expected to find out that you wanted to avoid 7s, not collect them. Sure enough, the prizes were based on collecting 7s, and I already had five of them. Knowing my previous luck in these scratch-off games, the next

row started just as I expected, with no 7s in the first two numbers scratched. But then I finished the column with three more 7s, and my prize money was up to $20 with five more numbers to reveal. When the first number in the last row revealed another 7, I had won $50. At that point, I stopped again to take a much closer look at the card to ensure it was real. I’ve seen plenty of those videos where kids give their unsuspecting parents (or friends) a fake scratchoff lottery ticket, winning millions of dollars. And considering how long I’ve known my friend, Matty, it was not out of the realm of possibility. But it looked legit to me, so I continued scratching. The next number was a 5 (rats), but lo and behold, it was followed by another 7! Ten 7s brought my winnings to $100, with two numbers left. One more 7, and the prize jumps to $500. Two more get me to $2,500. Alas, I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up. But then again, I can’t complain. I’ll take it! Unfortunately, at our next get-together, I have to buy all the drinks…

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Political Donations Fill Up Trash Cans It is no secret that at election time, any politician that can raise a lot of money has a distinct advantage over his or her opponent. That especially applies to the contest in Long Island’s 3rd Congressional district. The race between former Congressman Tom Suozzi and County Legislator Mazi Pilip has broken all records. At last count the combined totals raised by both candidates is around $6 million. That particular contest is unique in that it has drawn national attention and will have an impact on the amount of House members that each party can count on. But aside from the Suozzi-Pilip race, political battles are attracting obscene amounts of money. Last year’s fight over the job of North Hempstead Supervisor cost at least $1.5 million and possibly more. If North Hempstead was as large as the Town of Hempstead one could understand why such enormous sums were spent, but in these days, the sky is the limit if your party has the ability to raise and spend big sums of money.

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Having a lot of money is not always a guaranty that you will win. A few years ago, former Queens Congressman Joe Crowley was in a fight for his seat against Alexandra Ocasio Cortez. Crowley spent over $3 million and lost to an activist whose only job at the time was as a bartender. The difference in that skirmish was decided by plain old shoe leather. Cortez was able to get the support of hundreds of

volunteers who marched doorto-door in behalf of her challenge and in the end that made the difference. Crowley spent most of his time in Washington hoping to be his party’s next leader replacing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and that was fatal. This year there will be three hotly contested races for Congress on Long Island. Because the three fights could decide control of the House of Representatives, the two national parties will be pouring millions of dollars in each race. Having run for office successfully on 12 occasions, I frequently

wonder why the two parties don’t agree to cap the amount of moneys spent just because of the fact that election spending has reached obscene levels. Most of the mailers go right into the garbage can. Our landfills are currently bursting from excess garbage, so why make it worse? I know that my complaints will fall on deaf ears. This year, and forever after, elections will continue to cost tons of money, most of which should be spent on children who don’t get three solid meals a day or child care for working parents.

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT Siela A. Bynoe

cost efficiency. While these were significant strides in preserving the framework of this essential youth initiative, the stagnation in Nassau’s rate of compensation has created major obstacles for families in need of services. With every year that passes, the imbalance grows wider between those who can afford to backfill the services that Nassau County is not providing and those who cannot. Advocates are seeking parity with neighboring municipalities, and because New York State reimburses Nassau County at a rate of

59.5 percent of our outlay for these services, it would have been prudent to increase what we pay by using a small portion of Nassau’s $299 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as a bridge until higher reimbursements rates kicked in. I can think of no more appropriate use for these funds than the post-pandemic educational recovery of Nassau County’s young people. A similar disconnect exists in Nassau’s handling of its homelessness crisis. Upon my request in 2017, Nassau’s Office of Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs provided me with a budget report showing that $325,000 was earmarked for the Nassau County DSS HIT team, which was comprised of several Adult Protective Services (APS) employees and Housing and Homeless Prevention personnel and tasked with performing extensive street outreach services. However, after being disbanded, the HIT team was replaced by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, which has received less than half that sum from the County to provide these outreach services in subsequent years. The Coalition’s 2023 “point in time” count of the homeless on Long Island discovered the number had increased to 3,536 people - 1,463 of them under age 18. Based on these numbers, the need has increased – so should Nassau County’s funding. Rather than apply resources to areas that we know are underfunded, the County Executive and Legislative Majority on

Monday, Jan. 22 transferred over $222 million in ARPA funds into the operating budget and just $15 million into a fund for various notfor-profit organizations and special districts that deliver ARPA-approved services. The $15 million was transferred with no guarantee those resources would be disseminated equally across the Legislature’s 19 districts. It is notable how, a month prior to this vote, the administration carved out $10 million in federal pandemic money into the County’s 125th anniversary celebration. While they justified this by forecasting an economic boost through increased tourism, analysis published in a recent Econ Focus report shows that the administration’s projection of a $3 return per dollar spent relies on the existence of a near-zero interest rate. Econ Focus further demonstrated that, based on current economic conditions, the actual boost could be as little as 50 cents on the dollar. Faced with an opportunity to optimally resource programs that shelter the homeless and deliver crucial services to deserving, atrisk youngsters, Nassau County should have realigned its priorities. Spending so much to advertise and stage concerts and fund a series of anniversary celebrations appears downright frivolous in light of these unmet needs. Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, is the Alternate Deputy Minority Leader of the Nassau County Legislature. She has represented the Second Legislative District since 2014.

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The practitioners who deliver physical, speech, and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding to the Department of Social Services (DSS) and its Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) has been disbanded. Yet, before solving these issues, the County sunk $10 million in federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th anniversary plans. Since the program’s inception in 1999, Nassau County has paid the same rate of $40 per hour to practitioners in its “PreSchool Related Services” program. Research confirms that, after 27 years without an increase, Nassau’s rate of compensation is now the lowest in the state. This has discouraged practitioners from working with Nassau County, and as a result, it has been reported that approximately 200 young people are on a waiting list for services. Shortly after concluding my service on the Westbury School Board and becoming a Legislator in 2014, I identified – and successfully reversed – plans by the Mangano administration to transfer $4.5 million from the Early Childhood Intervention budget. Additionally, I worked to end the County’s practice of benchmarking the performance of consultants tasked by the County with providing services to youth based upon their

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This classic Tudor home nestled in the tranquil and picturesque University Gardens at 74 Wensley Dr. sold on Dec. 18 for $2,170,000. It sits on more than a half of an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. The grand entry foyer is welcoming, leading to a spacious living room adorned with a charming fireplace. The main level features a library or home office space, an eat-in-kitchen boasts a separate tea room with delightful views of the rear property, a formal dining room, powder room and an additional guest bedroom suite with an enclosed breezeway leading to the three-car garage. The second level features four bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets and three bathrooms. This home has plenty of storage, a laundry area, mechanicals and a bathroom in the full basement along with another fireplace for cozy evenings. This home is near major highways, transportation, stores, medical and dining. This home is within the Great Neck South school district.

afely shoveling snow is essential to prevent injuries and ensure a smooth winter season. Here are some tips to shovel snow safely and effectively: Warm-Up Before heading out to shovel, take a few minutes to warm up your muscles with light exercises. This helps prevent strains and injuries while shoveling. The Right Shovel Use a lightweight shovel with a curved handle to reduce strain on your back. A shovel with a smaller blade can also help you lift less snow with each scoop. Dress Appropriately Wear warm, layered clothing to protect yourself from the cold. Don’t forget gloves, a hat, and waterproof boots with good traction to prevent slips and falls. Pace Yourself Take frequent breaks while shoveling to rest and prevent overexertion. Listen to your body and stop if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or experience chest pain. Proper Lifting Bend your knees and lift with your legs, not your back, to avoid straining your spine. Keep your back straight and avoid twisting while lifting and throwing snow.

Push, Don’t Lift Whenever possible, push the snow rather than lifting it. Use your shovel as a plow to push snow to the side instead of lifting heavy loads. Clear Snow Promptly Shovel snow soon after it falls to prevent it from compacting and becoming heavier. This makes shoveling easier and reduces the risk of injury. Watch for Ice Be cautious of ice patches hidden beneath the snow, as they can cause slips and falls. Use salt or sand to melt ice and improve traction on walkways and driveways. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water before, during, and after shoveling to stay hydrated. Cold weather can mask the signs of dehydration, so be sure to drink fluids regularly. Ask for Help If you have health concerns or difficulty shoveling, ask for assistance from family, friends, or neighbors. Consider hiring a professional snow removal service for larger areas or during heavy snowfall. By following these tips and practicing safe shoveling techniques, you can enjoy a winter wonderland while minimizing the risk of injuries and accidents.

This house is situated on a lot of 11,000 square feet at 47 Olive St. in Great Neck. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. This home sold on Jan. 10 for $1,580,000. It is in the Great Neck South school district, ranked among the top 10 districts in the United States and is in the top three in the state. It is within walking distance to the elementary and junior high schools. This home was built in 1955 and has an eat-in-kitchen. It has an attached two-car garage. This home has a fireplace. Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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he New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released for public comment new proposed eligibility guidelines improve, expand, and assess the state’s forestry efforts on public and private lands under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The guidelines will help support implementation of Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative to plant 25 million trees by 2033 by building capacity for production of plant materials and investing in a comprehensive data tracking and management system for forestry projects. To further achieve New York’s climate goals, Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address and Executive Budget included $47 million to support a new goal of planting 25 million trees statewide by 2033. This goal will invigorate our state’s tree planting efforts, send an unmistakable market signal to private nurseries, advance efforts to meet the Climate Act’s net-zero goal, and grow the state’s vital forest products industry. Capital investments through the Bond Act and other state sources, and multi-year annual grants to municipalities to plant trees in support of resilient reforestation and urban forests, are key components of this initiative. The draft eligibility guidelines available for comment enable the public to provide input on the implementation of Bond Act funding for forestry and community health benefits as part of the $400 million directed towards ‘Climate Change Mitigation.’ Once finalized, the criteria will guide funding allocations DEC will use to undertake Stateadministered forestry projects. Additional eligibility guidelines will be developed to include grant opportunities for locally administered initiatives. The guidelines support building capacity by repairing and/or updating capacity to

produce seedlings and bare-root trees through the upgrade and modernization of seed production facilities such as DEC’s Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery. Investments would also support the development and modernization of greenhouses using renewable energy to provide expanded seed processing and storage capabilities, and create a Forest and Ecosystem Health Lab facility to promote ecosystem health, enhance carbon sequestration, and support scientific research. To assist with tracking the progress made with these upgrades and other ongoing forestry initiatives, the guidelines support investing Bond Act funding to create a database for tracking forest stand asset creation, tree planting, inventory, assessment, management and monitoring, and data dashboards reporting on acreage and type of land conserved. The database will help meet New York State’s 30 x 30 goal to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and water by 2030 and mandates for modelling forest carbon sequestration and storage that contribute to achieving New York State’s climate goals. The database would also enhance collaboration among DEC programs, stakeholders, and other partners by providing a platform for sharing information and coordinating landscape-wide reforestation efforts, particularly in disadvantaged communities, on both private and public properties. The full eligibility guidelines are available in the February 7 Environmental Notice Bulletin. Public comments on the draft guidelines may be submitted in writing to: Division of Lands and Forests, NYS DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12223, or by email to dec.sm.urbanforestry@dec.ny.gov. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, March 8, 2024. —Submitted by the New York State Department Of Conservation

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Dr. Keasha Guerrier Receives Community Champion Award Board of Directors for the 2023 term. “Someone made a very important connection,” said Dr. Guerrier about how she initially became involved with the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc program. “They say, ‘young people, you’re going to become a doctor but you’re going to lose all those ideals that you have about really reaching people.’ I’ve been fortunate to have people kind of foster that in me as I’ve grown in my practice and the medical director said ‘this is something you should be involved in.’ I did not know how transformative it would be.” Walk with a Doc events offer community members a chance to hear a community physician speak about a health topic before joining them on a walk where attendees can have a dialogue with the “doc” along the way. Talk with a Doc is a virtual 30-minute program in which a “doc” speaks about a health topic for about 15 minutes before opening the floor for questions and dialogue with virtual attendees. Both are free and open to the public. Visist www. lihealthcollab.org to learn more. “Meeting people where they are and breaking things down in a way that is tangible, that’s actionable, that’s reachable, has really made the difference,” said Dr. Guerrier. “It’s actually changed the way I speak to people in my practice. So, I don’t take this lightly, this is an honor to receive.” The award is the first of its kind and will be awarded to a different community champion at the end of each calendar year. —Submitted by Long Island Health Collaborative

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t its last quarterly meeting of 2023, the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC) honored Keasha S. Guerrier, MD with its inaugural Community Champion Award for her dedication to the Collaborative’s mission to improve the health of Long Islanders. Dr. Guerrier, Chair of Family Medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital, has led many of the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc events, as well as the Collaborative’s annual virtual Talk with a Doc series in partnership with AARP Long Island. “Dr. Guerrier’s ability to synthesize complex health topics into layman’s terms is invaluable to the communities and patients she serves. We are very lucky to have her partnership and this award is representative of our gratitude for her time and continued efforts to help us educate Long Islanders about improving their own health through physical activity and diet,” said Janine Logan, VP of Communications and Population Health for the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) and director of the LIHC, a population health initiative overseen by the NSHC. Dr. Guerrier practices general family medicine and she’s affiliated with all of Northwell’s Long Island hospitals. In addition to her chair role, she serves as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Senior Project Manager for Northwell Health’s Institute for Clinical Excellence and Quality. Outside of Northwell, Dr. Guerrier served on the New York State Academy of Family Physicians

Left to right: Janine Logan, Vice President, Communications and Population Health, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and Director, Long Island Health Collaborative; Keasha S. Guerrier MD, Chair of Family Medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital; Dr. Guerrier’s husband. (photo by Brooke Oliveri)

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ew York State Senator Steve Rhoads announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 5th Senate District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college. Students can access and complete the

application by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl. org/apply-for-scholarship-form. The application deadline is Friday, March 15. “This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 5th Senate District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,” said Senator Rhoads. “With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the

financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.” Applicants should have a grade point average of 85 or higher; be active in community service and extracurricular activities and demonstrate financial need. In addition to these qualifications, students applying for an athletic scholarship must also be involved in an organized sport(s).

Applicants need not be of Italian American heritage to apply. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April, and the winners will be honored at a ceremony in Albany. The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization. —Submitted by the Office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

Huntington Arts Council Call To Artists The Huntington Arts Council invites artists to participate in The Evolution of Style: Wearable Art 3.0. Juror, Emily Werner. Entries should meet at the intersection of fashion and fine art through design, costume, or culture. Submissions should be representative of the creative inspiration found in garments, accessories (art jewelry, masks, bags, etc.), and representational work (design boards, performance images, etc.). Items should be either modified or created from scratch. Emily Werner (@feelgoodfiberarts) is the Curator and Collections Manager at the Huntington Historical Society. She has a Master’s Degree in Fashion and Textile History and Conservation from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is a weaver and knitter and enjoys replicating historic patterns as well as

experimenting with other historic fiber crafts. Her favorite place to be is at the intersection of textiles and history. Entries must be original to entrant. Framed entries require hanging wire. Selected works are chosen by the juror. No more than two works per artist are selected. Open to all artists and media. Hanging works should not exceed 48 inches in any direction. Standing work should not exceed 72 inches in any direction. Video/ audio work cannot exceed 50MB in file size. Works are insured while in the possession of the Huntington Arts Council. HAC retains a 25 percent commission on sold work. Email smccann@huntingtonarts.org for entry fees and any questions. —Submitted by the Huntington Arts Council

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Be slightly more assertive about getting your needs met and your wishes heard. This may have to do with setting up your daily life to serve your own rhythms. Don’t let the others dictate your timing. You’ve an excellent instinct for setting a pace that others will fall in line with, and this will be healthier for all.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Relationships move the energy in your world. A relationship that’s a little stuck will benefit from action in any direction. You could move things along with a self-sacrificing act, and you could also do it with an act of self-interest. What helps is knowing what you have to give, and what’s in it for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll communicate with eloquence. You’ve a deep understanding of the impact of words as well as the power of listening. You also appreciate that this ability does not come easily to everyone. You’ll demonstrate great patience with people who are trying to figure out what to say, which is admirable and reassuring.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the same way that adding, subtracting or substituting anything in a recipe changes the dish, group dynamics will be altered by any change in the lineup. A group decision is on the itinerary this week. Make sure your key players weigh in on it, ideally all in the same room. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The secret that birds know well: Higher is not always better. Altitude poses problems of pressure, heat and visibility, too. And way up there, who can hear your song? Go to the realms where you’re likely to have influence. Work the areas that provide logistical ease and an emotional climate you feel good in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While you can think a thing through in a flash, making it happen in real life takes about 10 times longer than you think it will. All the more reason to get down to the business of making things real. This is the only way to understand all the elements involved, including the time frame. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Stay on track with projections and goals. When you hear the word “no,” it just makes you change your emotional outfit. Put an emotional windbreaker on and keep going. And if the windbreaker isn’t enough, wear armor, or whatever will let you march forward until you get to “yes.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In even the sharpest minds like yours, memory can be unreliable. Keep careful notes of this week. Much happens that will go down in the annals of your personal history. A big feeling comes up, and you may not know what to do with it next. Agree to feel. It’s the only way to get practice in emotional management. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The concept of “frenemies” will come into play this week, as the energy between friends contains notes of envy and other energies that may not seem, at face value, to be friendly. Keep in mind that there are many kinds of help. And whatever motivates you to be and do your best is a boon to your life.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An expansion of your social network adds excitement and ease to the week. As your network grows, each individual relationship gets better. Knowing more people gives you the experiences that help you relax and relate easily to each. You’ll trust people because interactions teach you how they are likely to behave.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People change. You’ve seen it time and again. You trust it more when the changes are small and build on one another, seeming to take hold in a lasting way. This is what you want for yourself, and you’ll have it. What you learn this week will inspire and fuel you toward your own new incarnation.

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move when he led a diamond instead of a spade. Declarer won with dummy’s queen and returned the three of clubs. East could have settled declarer’s hash then and there had he grabbed the ace and returned a diamond. But East played low, and declarer won with the jack as Belladonna discarded the queen of spades! South realized he would surely go down if he persisted with clubs, so he shifted his attention to hearts, cashing the A-K-Q-J. Belladonna had to make two discards and threw a diamond and the deuce of spades. Declarer’s only chance for a ninth trick was to endplay West. So he cashed the A-K of spades, planning to put Belladonna on lead with a third spade and force him to concede a diamond to the king. But on the A-K of spades Belladonna dropped the J-10, retaining the seven. When declarer then exited with a spade, East won with the nine and returned a diamond to put the contract down one. At the other table, the Italian North-South pair also got to three notrump, but when West chose the queen of spades as his opening lead, declarer had no difficulty making 10 tricks after driving out the ace of clubs.

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 8 place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018a and 2018-f, applications for absentee ballots and early mail voter ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District. Such applications must be received by the Board of Registration no earlier than March 11, 2024 and at least seven (7) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the absentee ballot or email mail voter ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Special District Meeting, if the absentee ballot or early mail voter ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voters ballots have been issued and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter ballots have been issued, and have such lists available during regular office hours on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 8, 2024 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballots upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. No absentee voter ballot or early mail voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the Special District Meeting. Dated: Bethpage, New York January 8, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY John McCarthy, President AVISO LEGAL AVISO SOBRE LA REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BETHPAGE Por medio del presente, la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage notifica que se realizará una reunión extraordinaria de distrito con los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free en la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, el 8 de abril de 2024 desde las 2:00 p. m. hasta las 8:00 p. m., hora en vigor, para votar con boletas electorales físicas sobre las siguientes propuestas: 1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que

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la parte requerida de este se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free; y 2. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios que cumplirá un mandato que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029, que actualmente está a cargo de Mary Macaluso. Se necesitará una solicitud para nominar a dicho candidato para el cargo de fideicomisario de la biblioteca. Las solicitudes deberán dirigirse al secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y deberán estar firmadas por, al menos, veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles en la oficina del secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York. En caso de que cualquiera de dichos nominados se retire de la candidatura antes de la elección, esa persona no se considerará un candidato a menos que se presente ante el secretario del distrito una nueva solicitud de nominación de esa persona de la misma forma y con las mismas limitaciones que los demás candidatos. Cada solicitud deberá presentarse en la oficina del secretario del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. (exceptuando sábados y domingos), hasta el 11 de marzo de 2024 y no después de esta fecha. REGISTRO SE NOTIFICA, ADEMÁS, que, en conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, es necesario que los votantes se registren personalmente, y ninguna persona podrá votar en la mencionada reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 8 de abril de 2024 a menos que se haya registrado personalmente. Cada persona puede registrarse para dicha reunión extraordinaria presentándose personalmente ante la Junta de Registro del distrito escolar el 1 de abril de 2024, como se indica a continuación. La Junta de Registro se reunirá a los efectos de registrar personalmente a los votantes y preparar un registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar el 1 de abril de 2024 de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, momento y lugar en que los miembros de la Junta de Registro incluirán en el Registro del distrito escolar los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que se presenten personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa o se dem-

uestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que estos tienen derecho a votar en la reunión extraordinaria de distrito de la biblioteca que se especifica anteriormente. Dicho registro, una vez finalizado, se archivará en la oficina del secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y permanecerá archivado en dicha oficina y abierto para su inspección de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la reunión o a la elección para la que se preparó, excepto los sábados y domingos. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar en las siguientes reuniones extraordinarias de distrito de la biblioteca el día de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 8 de abril de 2024. Todas las personas que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria o en cualquier elección general dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro, o que estén registradas para votar en cualquier elección general, de conformidad con la sección 5-210 de la Ley Electoral del estado de Nueva York, no necesitan volver a registrarse para votar en la reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 8 de abril de 2024. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes pueden registrarse en la oficina del secretario de dicho distrito escolar que se encuentra en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, de 8:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. cuando la escuela esté en sesión en cualquier día anterior al 3 de abril de 2024 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre que en la reunión con el secretario de dicho distrito escolar se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción del secretario de dicho distrito escolar, que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina del secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido para la elección, excepto el sábado y el domingo, y en el centro de votación el día de la votación. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se puede pedir una solicitud de registro

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la elección antes del cierre de las urnas. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la sección 2018 a y 2018 f de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de boletas electorales por ausencia y las boletas electorales por correo anticipado para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito pueden pedirse en la oficina del secretario del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free. La Junta de Registro debe recibir estas solicitudes después del 11 de marzo de 2024 y, al menos, siete (7) días antes de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral por ausencia o la boleta electoral por correo electrónico se enviará por correo al votante; o bien, el día antes de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral por ausencia o la boleta electoral anticipada por correo se entregará personalmente al votante. La Junta de Registro hará una lista de todas las personas a las que se han otorgado boletas electorales por ausencia y una lista de todas las personas a las que se han otorgado boletas electorales por correo anticipado, y tendrá dichas listas a disposición en el horario de atención habitual en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día fijado para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el 8 de abril de 2024, en el centro de votación durante la reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá objetar la votación de las boletas electorales por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas. No se escrutarán boletas electorales por ausencia ni boletas electorales anticipadas por correo, a menos que se reciban, a más tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Fechado: Bethpage, Nueva York 8 de enero de 2024 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BETHPAGE John McCarthy, presidente 3-13-6; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245819-NOB/BETH

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2023, 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 11, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 Columbia Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 49 Block 69 Lot 134. Approximate amount of judgment $423,992.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612873/2021. The 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 safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-000726 79185 2-28-21-14-7-2024-4T#245185-NOB/FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Daniel R. Tietjen a/k/a Daniel Tietjen, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2024 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 March 11, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 881 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0049 Block 00277-00 Lot 00087. Approximate amount of judgment $473,294.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 606952/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 26, 2024 2-28-21-14-7-2024-4T#245426-NOB/FARM LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 2091 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/13/2024 at 12:00PM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Cassandra McReynolds unit #01252; Sichole L Cooke unit #02012; Timothy Campbell unit #P031 contents: 2017 2-door Dark gray Jeep Wrangler subn, VIN: 1C4AJWAG4HL645177. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details. 2-28-21-2024-2T-#245620NOB/FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION APRIL 2, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, New York (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the Farmingdale Public Library for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and 2. To elect one (1) member to the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2029, as a result of the expiration of the term presently held by Therese Rudden. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board of Trustees will hold a public information meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2024-2025 Library Budget on March 19, 2024 at 4:00pm, in the Library (address above). All residents of the Library District are invited to attend. A copy of the proposed Library Budget, together with the text of any resolution to be presented to the voters, may be obtained in the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning Continued on page 10

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 9 March 12, 2024, except Sunday or holidays. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Library Trustee shall be filed in the Library Business Office, located within the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not later than 5:00pm on Monday, March 4, 2024. Each candidate must be a qualified voter of the Library District, and must reside in the area served by the Library. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of conducting a registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the Library (address above) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone who is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared shall have their name added to the register. The register of voters will be filed in the Library Business Office (address above), where it will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to April 2, 2024, excluding Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that applications for early mail and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours in the Library Business Office beginning March 1, 2024. Completed applications must be received in the Library Business Office at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk of the Library Vote (located in the Library) not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A list of persons to whom early

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wick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: h2mplanroom.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at h2mplanroom.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF FARMINGDALE/ COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE MASSAPEQUA WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman LEGAL NOTICE John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Notice is hereby given that Brosnan, Secretary SEALED PROPOSALS for: DATED: Chemical Modifications at FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Plant No. 1 H2M Project 2-21-2024-1T-#245903No.: SFWD2302 NOB/FARM-MASS will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the HICKSVILLE South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon LEGAL NOTICE Road, Farmingdale, New SUPREME COURT OF THE York 11735-3000, until 4:00 STATE OF NEW YORK p.m., Prevailing Time on COUNTY OF NASSAU Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and U.S. BANK NATIONAL will be publicly opened and ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTread aloud at 4:00 p.m. EE FOR RESIDENTIAL Complete sets of Hard Copy ASSET SECURITIES Bidding Documents may CORPORATION HOME be obtained from REV, 28 EQUITY MORTGAGE Church Street, Unit 7, War- ASSET-BACKED PASSmail and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Library Business Office on each of the five days prior to the vote, except Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Library Business Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday March 8, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Library Business Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election. Copies of this notice and other election information are available in Spanish and English at www.farmingdalelibrary.org. Dated: Farmingdale, New York February 16, 2024 By Order of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY Farmingdale, New York CHRISTA LUCARELLI, Director 3-27-13; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245837-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICES THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-EMX1, V. REYNALDO SANCHEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 24, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-EMX1 is the Plaintiff and REYNALDO SANCHEZ, 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 March 14, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 35 MCALESTER AVENUE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 11, Block 332, Lot 10: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008336/2015. Andrew K. Preston, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 3-6; 2-28-21-14-2024-4T#245555-NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of DOUBLE BATCH LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/23/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 63 Harness Ln, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act. 3-6; 2-28-21-14-7; 1-312024-6T-#245188-NOB/LEV

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with Secretary of State of New York on 1/24/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process maybe served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 931 Barry Drive West, Valley Stream , New York 11580. Purpose: any lawful act. 3-13-6; 2-28-21-14-7-20246T-#245425-NOB/LEV LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff -against- LUKE HOLLAND, LAUREN HOLLAND A/K/A LAUREN ANNE HOLLAND, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 45 Block 257 and Lot 21. Said premises known as 137 ORCHID ROAD, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 611831/2019. THOMAS DEMARIA, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 2-28-21-14-7-2024-#245428NOB/LEV LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Barretta Foods LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/22/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against LLC to 2462 Bayview Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful act. 3-13-6; 2-28-21-14-7-20246T-#245507-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 43 WATER LANE NORTH, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 District: , Section: 51, Block: 179, Lot: 18 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 604606/2023 Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC LEGAL NOTICE F/K/A REVERSE MORTNotice of formation of Equa- GAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. nimity Holdings LLC. ArPlaintiff, ticles of organization filed vs.

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LAURIE STEGEMANN, AS EXECUTRIX, BENEFICIARY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATES OF JANET GATES, if living, and if she/he 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 the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; DONALD GATES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; LISA MABANTA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; ELAINE BRILL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; ANNETTE DESTHERS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; JIM GATES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JANET GATES; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NICHOLAS BRILL AS JOHN DOE #1; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, , “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of

service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $450,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 24, 2016, in Liber M, Vol 41617 at Page 542, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 43 WATER LANE NORTH, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: January 31st, 2024 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 2-28-21-14-7-2024-4T#245547-NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PONY PALS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served Continued on page 11

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 10 against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 394 Ocean Avenue Massapequa NY 11758. Purpose: children’s entertainment. 2-28-21-14-7; 1-31-24-20246T-#244870-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE; AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR1, Pltf. vs. JOSEPH L. JACQUES AKA JOSEPH JACQUES, et al, Defts. Index #0202/2015. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated July 23, 2018, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on March 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 9 Emily St., Massapequa, NY 11758 a/k/a Section 53, Block A-03, Lot 11. Said property located on the easterly side of Emily St., 90 ft. northerly when measured along the said easterly side of Emily St. from the northerly end of a curve having a radius of 10 ft. and length of 15.71 ft. which curve connects the easterly side of Emily St. with the northerly side of Soloff Rd. and from said point of beginning, being a plot 130 ft. x 60.25 ft. x 126.07 ft. x 60 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $493,638.26 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOY BUNCH, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Suite 101, Syosset, NY. #101019 2-21-14-7; 1-31-2024-4T#245069-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2005-NC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-NC1, V. PETER MASOTTO JR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY

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ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2005-NC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-NC1 is the Plaintiff and PETER MASOTTO JR, 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 March 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 205 ONTARIO AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 48, Block 95, Lot 35, 36, 37, 38: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613622/2019. Brian Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 2-28-21-14-7-2024-4T#245473-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT WOODRUFF, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 19, 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 March 19, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 42 Squirrel Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 230 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $356,034.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603062/2020. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure

sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 3-6; 2-28-21-14 2024-4T#245515-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY ULSTER SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff against STEPHANIE CASANOVA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 7, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 0 Atlantic Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 a/k/a 132 Atlantic Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Sec 48. Block 140 Lot 45, 46 and 47. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hollywood Gardens, lying between the Towns of Massapequa and Amityville, in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $178,897.64 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608617/2019. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Peter Rubin, Esq., Referee File # QULSN016 3-6; 2-28-21-14-2024-4T#245581-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-5 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-5, V. EMANUEL BUCKVAR

LEGAL NOTICES A/K/A EMANUEL W. BUCKVAR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 21, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20075 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-5 is the Plaintiff and EMANUEL BUCKVAR A/K/A EMANUEL W. BUCKVAR, 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 March 25, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 11 PARK LN, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 48, Block 522, Lot 5: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000305/ 2010. George P. Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 3-13-6; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245775-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK NA, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE4, Plaintiff, AGAINST HENRY ROBERT JACQUES, JOSEPH JACQUES, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 5, 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 March 20,

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2024 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1 Emily St, Massapequa, NY 11758. 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 improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 53, Block A-3 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment $612,488.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013480/2010. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 3-13-6; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245584-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK, successor by merger with EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANKLONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA MARIE STACEL A/K/A MARIE STACEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 17, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 26, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 52 Block 186 and Lot 1584. Said premises known as 74 JERUSALEM AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 16500/2009. JANINE LYNAM, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 3-13-6; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245829-NOB/MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Massapequa Fire District at the Office of said District located at 1 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa New York, until 7:30 PM on March 4, 2024, where they will be opened public-

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ly and read aloud after 8:00 PM prevailing time, on the said date for the goods and/ or services as specified and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for : ONE (1) 2024 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD LT, GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLT 4WD CHIEF’S COMMAND VEHICLE or EQUIVALENT and ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained at the office of the Fire District located at 1 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, New York from February 21, 2024 until March 4, 2024 between the hours of 10:00AM and 3:00PM, Monday through Friday. Bidders must call the Fire District Secretary at (516) 798-2648 to schedule an appointment to pick up a bid package. The Massapequa Fire District, as purchaser, reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid. Massapequa, New York Issue date: February 12, 2024 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MASSAPEQUA FIRE DISTRICT ATTEST: Joanne Riggio SECRETARY 2-21-2024-1T-#245882NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-6F, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6F, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - CAROL WATKIN A/K/A CAROL G. WATKIN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 14, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 7th day of March, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 34 Cherry Drive East, Plainview, NY 11803. (Section: 12, Block: 73, Lot: 59) Approximate amount of lien $778,732.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 010080/2015. Mal-

achy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Xome.com Dated: January 2, 2024 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 2-28-21-14-7-2024-4T#245392-NOB/PLV LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust 2006-2 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Alexander, Scot Alexander, Scot Alexander, Jr, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 2023, 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 25, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 916 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 67, LOT: 41. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,073.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606321/2019. The 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 contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091345-F00 79458 3-13-6; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245622-NOB/PLVOB

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Sunday Morning Burning Down You may have heard about the fire in The Levittown Shopping Center a few weeks back, where Dominico’s Restaurant and Dortoni’s Bakery were threatened. Luckily, the blaze was dealt with quickly and things are back to normal. This reminded me of two other fires in Levittown that didn’t turn out all that well. One was in May of 1970, when St. Bernard’s Church on Hempstead Turnpike was consumed by flame. That same year another Levittown Fire had even a greater impact on me and lots of other kids. That was Abbey Lane Elementary School going up. It was at night and no one injured. There are three things every kid dreams about: A life-time supply of Bazooka Bubble Gum. To be able to fly. That their school will burn down. One dream coming true is better than nothing, and upon awakening and discovering your school had gone poof was like having a second Christmas. No school for weeks! No school for months! No school till summer! Not even close. Because this was Levittown, and being Levittown it meant it would take more than a fire to close a school. Like maybe a Tsunami, the Black Plague or Long Island sinking into the ocean. Because within a day and a half every kid attending Abbey Lane was back in some classroom, somewhere, somehow. In the vernacular of the time: “What…a…gyp.” Weather, natural disaster, fire or famine, you went to school. You went to church or synagogue. You went to practice. You walked. You biked. Nothing

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was ever called off. By the time my was kid was 7 he had already missed more days of school than I missed K-12. Where I live now an inch of snow or even heavy rain will send parents scrambling to their TVs to watch the dozens of school closures scrolling along the screen. Snow days? We don’t need no stinking snow days! Every year the Levittown School District would designate a certain amount of days for school closures due to snow. And every year they would never use them. During the blizzards of ’67, and ’78, we walked to school, trudging through mountains of 5 foot high plow-thrown dirty snow. When did this zero-tolerance for giving a kid a day off change? When did this massive shift in how kids even get to and from school

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with thousands of other kids I can recall no such instance that might merit this kind of parental concern. The deductive math is astounding. In the ‘90s there were about 9400 kids in the Levittown Union Free School District. And there were 260 days in a school year. That means that there were 488,000 chances a year for something to go drastically wrong involving a walk to and from school. Do the math. It is there. So — can someone tell me how many times something actually did go drastically wrong involving a kid going to and from school? I cannot recall one. Nor can anyone I know. I think walking or biking to school, picking up your friends along the way, was as much a social character-building and educational experience as school itself. And I think walking and biking back from school (stopping for a Coke or a slice or a Chunky Bar) was a wonderful, though now long-lost experience. They rebuilt St. Bernard’s Church, twice. And they had Abbey Lane Elementary back in full swing in no time at all. I no longer wish for any school, anywhere, at anytime to burn down. Bazooka Bubble Gum is hard to find. And flying? Hell, who knows?

OBITUARIES Butler, Mary H., 98, of Wellington, Florida, passed away at home on January 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Butler. Loving mother of Thomas J. Butler, Ted Butler, John Butler (Laura), Carolyn Gonzalez (Chris), and Mary Lois Butler. Mary will also be lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and other relatives and many friends who will miss her dearly. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 30th, at St. Pius V, Oyster Bay. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Novitiate Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Raetz, Fritz, 86, passed away on January 21,2024. Beloved husband of Edna Raetz. Loving father of Diane, Pam and Douglas. Cherished grandfather of Aiden, Jackson, Parker, Thomas and Olivia. Also survived by his sister Rosemarie. A Funeral Service was held Thursday, January 25th, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Farmingdale. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Chetti, Marlene of Long Beach, NY on January 25, 2024. Loving mother of Brion Nantista and Naomi Ginsburg. Grandmother of Alyssa Nantista and Heather Loriso. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. BETHPAGE Driscoll, Lillian, 95, formerly of Bethpage, peacefully passed away on January 23, 2024. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Raymond. Lillian was the loving mother of Raymond (Connie), Janet (Ralph), Joseph (Kathi). Dear sister of Dotty. Cherished grandmother Brian, Denise, Melissa, Elisabeth and Sophia, and great-grandchildren Gianna, Anthony, Jackson, Ben, Eli, Oliver, Kaitlyn, Karly and Jessika. Lillian is predeceased by her sister Gran. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 30th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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change? And even more perplexing--why did this change? My first inkling of this came when I was visiting my brother in the early ‘90s after I had been away from Long Island for several years. Two of his boys went to Abbey Lane and he asked me if I would like to pick them up at school. “I’d love to,” I said, and headed off down the sidewalk. “Aren’t you taking your car,” he asked. “My car? It’s a block and a half away.” “Take the car,” he said. “That’s how we do it now.” 30 seconds later, driving down Gardiners, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Parents in parked cars lined both sides of the avenue, engines idling. There was no place left to park and I ended up a ways down the road. I picked up the nephews and home we drove. Elapsed time for this excursion: 20 Minutes. Time for these kids to have walked home? 4 minutes, tops. I had no idea why this was happening. Mind you I am talking about Pre-Columbine America by at least ten years. I have to assume it must have to do with child safety, of which I am not opposed. But this was Levittown, not Beirut, and in my 13 years of going to and from school along

FARMINGDALE Marie V. Lindblad, 91, of South Farmingdale, passed away January 14, 2023. Beloved wife of 71 years to Martin W. Daughter of the late Mildred and Robert Jackson. Dear sister of the late Carol, Robert (Charlene), Lorraine (John), and the late Richard (Barbara).Cherished mother of Catherine (William), the late Martin R. (Mary-Ann), and Raymond. Adored Nana of Martin L. Lindblad, Meredith Schwarze (Ryan), and Allison Lindblad. Loving

great Nana of Hadley Grace. A Funeral Service was held Thursday, January 18th, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Farmingdale. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Sterbenz, Eugene J., 93, of Farmingdale, passed away January 16, 2024. Reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Anne. Loving father of Stephen (Anna), Ronald (Pat), John, and the late Christopher (Susan). Cherished grandfather of Maeve, Ciara, Matthew, Daniel, and Linda. Visitation and Funeral Services were held Monday, January 29th, at the funeral home. Interment following at Maple Grove Cemetery, Queens. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Stanulis, Catherine (Cathy) of Farmingdale on February 1st, 2024. Cherished mother of Jeffery, Ronald, and Zachary. Beloved grandmother of Tabitha, Samantha, Spencer, and TT. Cathy was a wonderful cook and a talented painter. She was an incredible singer who was a member of the Sweet Adelines Ladies Choir. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home Inc. Paluzzi, Angelica, 92, formerly of Farmingdale passed away February 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Bruno. Loving mother of Carlo (Blanca), Roberto, Cesarina Rudy (Rodolfo), and Laura. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, February 9th, at St. Kilian RC Church. Entombment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. MASSAPEQUA Hendrick, Sabina, of Massapequa, NY on January 24, 2024, Sabina got her wings. In life, she was happy to be the caretaker of all. She is survived by two daughters, Lila and Kathleen, and helped raise her four grandchildren, Jay, Briana, Samantha, and Justin. She loved music, Elvis, the beach, animals, and of course Brooklyn, where she was born. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. in Farmingdale. Leckawicz, Bernard, 70, of North Massapequa passed away January 29, 2024. Beloved husband of 40 years to Carol. Loving father of Christopher (Victoria) and Stacy Chin (Christopher). Adored grandfather of Natalie. A Memorial Mass was held Monday, February 5th, at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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Farmingdale Baseball Nutrition Week At Bethpage’s League’s Appreciation Dinner Central Boulevard School

ew York State Senator Steve Rhoads and Assemblyman John Mikulin attended the Farmingdale Baseball League’s Appreciation Dinner to say a very heartfelt “thank you” to all the volunteers who donate their time and effort to give young ballplayers a great experience. In a world where many communities struggle to keep youth sports programs alive, the Farmingdale Baseball League stands out as a shining example of what can be

achieved through the selfless dedication of volunteers. Senator Rhoads expressed his gratitude for the volunteers under the leadership of League President Richard Zarrilli, for their tireless efforts to make the league a success. Without these dedicated individuals, the league would not be able to function and provide a positive and supportive environment for the young athletes. —Submitted by the Office of Senator Steven D. Rhoads

Students from Bethpage’s Central Boulevard Elementary School kicked off Nutrition Week with the help of Brian Richards and his assembly program, The Magic of 5-A-Day. Two back-to-back assemblies were held in the school’s all-purpose room to accommodate all grade levels. Richards spoke to students about the importance of a balanced diet which includes five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. He incorporated comedy, magic tricks and music into the assembly, keeping students highly engaged during the 45-minute program. With the help of

some student volunteers, Richards also educated the students on how the colors of fruits and vegetables benefit different parts of the body and how to know the difference between “sometimes food” and “all-thetime food.” At the conclusion of the assembly, Central Boulevard students took the 5-A-Day Challenge, promising to get their 5-A-Day every day. Throughout the week, students will continue to learn about the importance of staying healthy and eating right. —Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School learned about the different food groups during a nutrition assembly. (Contributed photo)

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Abbey Lane Ups The Teamwork In Hockey Unit Students at Abbey Lane Elementary School in the Levittown School District made their first runs with hockey sticks in hand as they learned the basics of the sport in their physical education class. Students could hardly contain their excitement as they entered the gymnasium

and saw hockey nets raised. Using foam hockey sticks, teams faced off in intense matches as they competed for victory. As the classes progress, teams will play in a tournament to become the top winners in their grade. —Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

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achman-Turner Overdrive is certainly back. The band behind rock hits like “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Hey You” and “Takin’ Care of Business” is stopping at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, March 8, as part of their “Back in Overdrive” Tour. Ahead of their performance in Westbury, Long Island Weekly had the chance to chat with lead guitarist and vocalist Randy Bachman, who shared his story about how he went from a kid inspired by an Elvis performance on television to a ‘70s rock legend. From ages 5 to 14, Bachman, who was born in raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, had been taking classic violin lessons. After failing an audition for the Winnipeg Junior Symphony, he went home to his mother and told her that he was going to quit. The following day, Bachman watched Elvis Presley perform on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show on CBS-TV in 1956. “Elvis was wild,” Bachman said. “Suddenly, this was wild freedom for me and I jumped into it wholeheartedly.” Bachman was an A+ student before music became his life in grade 10. He met local guitarist Lenny Breau, who was a year older and began hanging out with him while playing hooky from school every afternoon.

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When his mother confronted him about his report card and absences, Bachman told her he no longer cared about school and wanted to be a guitar player for the rest of his life. While Bachman had been playing high school dances with a band he formed with other young local musicians, he heard about another band across town, Al and the Silvertones, that was looking for a rhythm guitarist. As Bachman was auditioning, the lead guitarist broke a string, and Bachman finished the song and secured his spot as the new lead guitar player. That band became The Guess Who, known for hits like “American Woman” and “These Eyes.”

“This was now the late 1960s, like ‘68 or ‘69, we were touring the U.S.A,” Bachman explained. “We were the only males between 18 or 35. Everyone else was drafted… These women were all over us, especially the lead singer, Burton Cummings, who was like three years younger than me.” While playing a gig in Canada on a freezing February day, Bachman broke a string on his guitar. After changing his string, he began tuning his guitar with Cummings’ electric piano, which became the original rift of “American Woman.” The crowd began nodding their heads to the song, so the band began playing the rift. “And what [Burton] sings was ‘American woman, stay away from me.’ Because so many American women were bothering him,” Bachman explained. That song went on to chart at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian RPM magazine single chart in May, 1970. After “American Woman” was released, Bachman had to stay home in Winnipeg under a doctor’s care while waiting to get gallbladder surgery. Once he healed, Bachman wanted to play in a band again, so he started a country rock band with his friend Neil Young, whose band Buffalo Springfield had just broken up. “People didn’t expect that,” Bachman said. “They didn’t buy it.“ Bachman was given advice to use his name, which had been well known at this point, in the band and to get back to rock and roll.

With Fred Turner and Bachman’s brothers, Robbie Bachman and Tim Bachman, in a new band, they called themselves Bachman Turner. The “Overdrive” part came from a trucker’s magazine the band found at a truck stop in Detroit, Michigan. “One thing I found out when I was trying country rock, nobody dances to it,” Bachman said. “So I started to do stuff with BTO that you could sing and that you could dance to… The minute you heard ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ when we get to the hook the next time, you’re singing ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ with us; when we get to ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,’ you’re singing ‘B-b-baby you ain’t seen nothing yet.” When we get to ‘Let It Ride,’ ‘you go ‘try, try, try to let it ride.’” To this day, Bachman said, he sees the audience dancing and singing, reliving memories. “BTO is back, rock and rolling,” Bachman said. “You look up and you look at a guy, he looks like a retired accountant or the principal of a high school who’s retired, and suddenly he’s standing on the seats, he’s ripped off his tie, he’s standing there with his hands in the air… And this lady who looks like a school mom or a hockey mom or soccer mom, she’s up there and she’s 19 again dancing with her girlfriend or her husband, and they’re all enjoying the moment of the music.” For more information about BachmanTurner Overdrive and their tour, visit www.btoband.com.

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