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The Triple Nickles Remembered And Honored In Farmingdale

LAUREN FELDMAN

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To celebrate Black History Month, Farmingdale’s American Airpower Museum unveiled a new addition to its Tuskegee Airmen exhibit: a life-sized model of a Triple Nickle.

The heroics of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military pilots who fought during World War II, are well known today. Their actions and stories have been retold in films like 2012’s Red Tails. The Airmen were skilled African American pilots, whose success in their Mustang fighters, defending B-17s against Nazi Luftwaffe Messerschmitts, persuaded President Harry S. Truman to desegregate the military after World War II.

Lesser known, however, is the story of America’s first Black paratroopers, known as the “Triple Nickles”, who formed the allBlack 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.

The Triple Nickles were formed during the period of a segregated military, when Black men were needed to fight, but not trusted to lead. Established in 1943 as an airborne battalion of the 82nd Airborne Division, the Triple Nickles played an integral part of the home-front mission Operation Firefly, where they trained as airborne “Smoke Jumpers” to combat forest fires in the Pacific Northwest started by Japanese incendiary balloon bombs in the last year of WWII.

These men got the handme-downs; equipment, planes...They fought their own war in the United States. They fought through extreme prejudice in their training, they fought through extreme prejudice during their time in the service.

—Reynard Burns

In 2001, the museum dedicated one of the first ever permanent exhibits honoring the Tuskegee Airmen’s 332nd Fighter Group. Now, the Triple Nickles have been highlighted amidst the Tuskegee exhibit. On Saturday, February 24, the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport in Farmingdale unveiled their very own Triple Nickle, modeled after a Smoke Jumper in era-accurate head-to-toe gear.

The presentation was led by Nick Casseus of Amityville; a museum volunteer and living historian. He described the harsh and violent opposition which forefronted the creation of an all-Black battalion, and the strength of the battalion to forge ahead through unequal rights or respect. “80 years ago, on February 18th, 1944, sixteen soldiers would cross the threshold of prejudice and discrimination to become the first black paratroopers of the United States Army... Before this milestone could be achieved, these men would be subjected to the degradations of the Jim Crow South; donning their uniforms proudly, only to be told to sit at the back of the bus... Despite all this, these men stepped forward with

the desire to banish the baseless theories that African Americans were cowardly, undisciplined, and not intelligent enough to serve in such a capacity.”

While this unit did not get to go overseas like their Red-Tailed pilot compatriots, they too engaged in another facet of war which helped to change the assumed narrative of the Black soldier. The Triple Nickles put out over 36 fires which raged across the West Coast at the hands of Japanese incendiary bombs.

Reynard Burns, PR officer for the Claude B. Govan Tri-State Tuskegee Airmen Chapter, also spoke at length about the disparities faced by Black men in the military during this time. “These men got the hand-medowns; equipment, planes... They fought their own war in the United States. They

fought through extreme prejudice in their training, they fought through extreme prejudice during their time in the service. And this prejudice was not coming from the enemy overseas, from Europe. It was coming from the people they were fighting to defend.”

The Airpower Museum looks forward to educating visitors on the importance of this division, and the dedication of Black men in the military during a time of oppression, racism, and violence against them. “This is a lesser known branch,” said Jeff Clyman, president of the AAM, “And now we have information about them right by the Tuskegee exhibit.” Visitors curious about the Tuskegee Airmen or learning more about the Triple Nickles can visit the permanent exhibit at the American Airpower Museum.

Triple Nickle “Smoke Jumper” at the jump door of his C-47 in full firefighting gear. (Photo provided by the AAM)

A Triple Nickle suiting up for his jump. (Photo provided by the AAM)

Lt. Clifford Allen is one of the rare fighters of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion. He participated in Operation Firefly. (Photo credit The National Archives) The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion on-flight towards the unknown, still in good spirits. (Photo provided by the AAM)

Massapequa Philharmonic, SCW Cultural Arts At Emanuel Present “Beethoven’s Fifth From The InsideOut”

The Massapequa Philharmonic under the direction of its music director David Bernard will bring Long Island’s first fully immersive InsideOut Concert to Temple Emanuel on March 10, 2024 at 3PM. Every member of the audience will have a seat within the orchestra, where they will explore the music and the music making from the vantage point of the musicians, while being escorted through Beethoven’s masterpiece by Maestro David Bernard.

In his 6th season as Music Director of the Massapequa Philharmonic, Maestro Bernard is a pioneer and innovator in the design, development and production of immersive classical music events, and is inventor of US Patent No. 11,673,070 entitled

“Methods and Systems for Arranging Seats for Audience Members and Musicians.”

“Exploring Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in an InsideOut Format is an exhilarating

Celebrating 125 Years Of The Wantagh Fire Department

On February 9, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads was happy to celebrate the Wantagh Fire Department’s 125th Anniversary Kickoff at Mulcahy’s! Senator Rhoads expressed that as a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years, it was especially meaningful to be part of this celebration of the past, present, and future of the department. He emphasized the Department’s crucial role in providing essential emergency services to the Wantagh community and their selfless commitment to keeping their neighbors safe. It was a night to remember and a testament to the unwavering commitment of these brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect their community. Senator Rhoads is proud to have been a part of this milestone celebration.

—Submitted by the Office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

experience—not only for the audience, but for me and the musicians as well,” says Bernard. “It is inspiring for everyone in the orchestra to see the impact of this brilliant work on each member of the audience unfold in real time, “ says Bernard.

Maestro Bernard’s InsideOut Concerts events have captivated audiences and increased enthusiasm for symphonic music for both first-time listeners and seasoned concert-goers alike. Attendee comments include:

“Absolutely and positively one of the best experiences ever! This is a smart investment in the future growth of symphony audiences.”

“We’ve become musical ‘converts’ solely due to your InsideOut concert experience

and thoroughly anticipate the next one.”

“I have been to many concerts at the world’s great concert halls, but none were close to as memorable as the InsideOut concert I experienced on Sunday. I have never in my life engaged with music as holistically or dramatically--as ecstatically--as I did while sitting on stage among those musicians. Indeed, I have never been so fully enveloped like that in such magnificent sound. It was a thrill of a lifetime!”

Tickets to “Beethoven’s Fifth From the InsideOut” are available online from SCW Cultural Arts through this link: https:// www.scwculturalarts.org/sunday-series

—Submitted by the Massapequa Philharmonic

Pulse’s Family-Centered Patient Advocacy Course

Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy is proud to announce that it will hold a 2-day intensive training course, “Family-Centered Patient Advocacy” on March 14-15, 2024.

The course will be held in person in Plainview, Long Island, NY. All are welcome — from Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA), who will receive 14 CEs for attending, to individuals just wanting to support their families in getting safer medical care.

“Medical error is the third-highest cause of premature death in this country,” says Pulse President Ilene Corina, BCPA, “but there are many things we can do to reduce the risks and get better outcomes from our care. Those attending the course will learn how to do that.”

Want to know more? Information and

One of many groups of former FCPA training graduates. (Contributed photo)

registration at https://www.pulsecenterforpatientsafety.org/fcpatraining.

—Submitted by the Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy

Senator Steve Rhoads Joins In The Levittown Community Council’s 25th Annual Winterfest Celebration

On February 10, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads showed his Levittown community spirit at the Levittown Community Council’s 25th Annual Winterfest Celebration at the Island Trees Library. Despite being held during some of the most frigid

months of the year, the Annual Winterfest is a heartwarming display of community pride that gets people out of the house and brings together families and friends for a day of fun and celebration. With an incredible model train display, crafts, face paint, a magic show,

countless vendors, and more it was truly a memorable Winterfest. Aside from the entertainment, Winterfest also holds a deeper significance for the community. It is a time to come together and appreciate the deep sense of unity and camaraderie that exists

in Levittown. Senator Rhoads would like to thank Levittown Community Council and all the local volunteers for organizing such a wonderful event for the community to enjoy.

—Submitted by the Office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

(Contributed photo)

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A prior InisdeOut event. (Contributed photo)

Town Of Oyster Bay Celebrates Black History Month

Honoring the memory of David Carll

JENNIFER CORR

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“Black history is American history” was the message of an evening at the Oyster Bay Town Hall North, which was lit with the colors of the Black History Month flag: green, black and red, on Feb. 22.

“African American culture has profoundly shaped American culture in music and art and literature and sports and that list goes on and on,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Elected officials, such as Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, New York State Sen. Steven Rhoads and Nassau County Legislators Samantha Goetz and Arnold W. Drucker, community leaders including Phyllis Hill Slater of the Long Island Small Business Assistance Corporation and historians, including Carol A. Gordon and Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard, gathered at Town Hall for an evening of programs celebrating Black History Month.

Black History Month came from a tradition started by Harvard graduate Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who launched a Black history week in February 1926, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. It is said Woodson chose February because of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Since the mid-1970s, every president, Democratic or Republican, has issued proclamations endorsing the annual theme of Black History Month.

“The Civil Rights Movement grew out of church basements, word of mouth and people coming together and many times they had to do it in secrecy,” Supervisor Saladino said, later adding “With today’s modern technology, and everyone so interconnected, the struggle to effect positive change continues through the strength and will of everyday Americans. That change includes equal opportunity and education, employment, fair treatment under the law and we must always work to create that equity and equality.”

Among the speakers who followed Saladino was Deputy County Executive for Health & Human Services Anissa Moore, who was representing County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Moore said programs like these are important, especially at a time when history is being forgotten.

“You can not move forward; you can not progress without understanding history,” Moore said. “A rich piece of African American history is that we have to start pre-slavery… There were free people as early as 1626 who came and were already working the land, and they were building and they were the business owners of that time.”

Days after the program, on Feb. 27, the

Town of Oyster Bay officially unveiled a historic marker at Pine Hollow Road to mark the story of Civil War veteran David Carll.

“David was a free Black man who volunteered in 1864 to serve the United States of America in the 26th New York United States Colored Troop Regiment, that’s what it was called,” Saladino said. “It was funded through a government stipend by philanthropists, including James Roosevelt, the uncle of President Theodore Roosevelt. Upon returning home after the war in 1865, soon after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, David Carll and his wife, Mary Louisa Appleford Carll, purchased land in the Pine Hollow community that continues to house the six generations of his descendants who have lived in that house to this day.”

nity… whereas today it’s at 0.3 percent.”

Many people are also unaware that New York was one of the largest slave states in the North before 1827.

African American culture has profoundly shaped American culture in music and art and literature and sports and that list goes on and on. —Supervisor Joseph Saladino

“As I mentioned, the Carll family were very involved with the whaling industry in Cold Spring Harbor,” Sheppard said. “However, when David was born, the whaling industry kind of subsided. Even though he never had the chance to become a whaler, he decided to be an entrepreneur in the business of maritime endeavors, transporting freight across the Long Island Sound to Connecticut and to Westchester County.”

“It was the first interracial marriage to take place in Oyster Bay,” Sheppard said.

Among their children was Joseph Carll, who worked for the Oyster Bay Pilot as a printer/editor.

Sheppard also displayed documents she found in the Oyster Bay archive, proving that David Carll and his oldest son Francis were voting as early as 1898.

Unfortunately, Appleford Carll passed away in 1899. She is interred at the East Norwich Cemetery.

“She’s not with her family,” Sheppard said. “They are not able to see her headstone. I don’t even know if the family got her headstone because she was married to a person of color.”

David Carll did remarry in 1907, which was a point of contention for the family because the wife would inherit the estate. But, she did resell it to the oldest son, Francis.

“The Carll property served as a place for intergenerational families to live, to learn and create close-knit families and understanding of who and what we were,” Sheppard said. “They were business people, entrepreneurs, property owners, but they were more or less trendsetters.”

David Carll, who passed away in 1910, is interred at the Pine Hollow Cemetery, which became Nationally Landmarked as a Historic Site in 2018 due to the efforts of David Carll’s descendants.

After Sheppard’s presentation, Phyllis Hill Slater of the Long Island Small Business Assistance Corporation, Associate Dean for Academic Institutes & Programs at SUNY Old Westbury Dr. Danielle Lee, historian Carol A. Gordon of Unspoken History Treasures, with her granddaughter Nala Holmes and Director of Nassau County Minority Affairs Lionel Chitty spoke more about the importance of recognizing Black history.

Carll’s legacy, Saladino said, is an important chapter in American and Oyster Bay’s history.

Oyster Bay Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard was invited to the podium by Saladino to explain more of Carll and his family’s history through a presentation. “They lived in Cold Spring Harbor before coming to Oyster Bay,” Sheppard began, stating that the family members were part of the whalemen. “People have to understand that back in 1790, according to the first United States Federal Census, there was a 17 percent of an African American demographic here in the commu-

The reason the Carll family moved to Oyster Bay was because family and community were needed to raise the young David Carll. They moved specifically to the Pine Hollow community founded by the first emancipated person in the region named Tom Gall, who was freed in 1685. David Carll and other members of the community enlisted after seeing a call to arms to engage in the Civil War and receive money.

“He was able to purchase property for $200 in Pine Hollow,” Sheppard said, displaying a ledger that she found in Queens County archives. “He had several children that were homeowners, business owners.”

David Carll was breaking down barriers through his marriage to Mary Louisa Appleford, whose family came to Oyster Bay from England.

Gordon had brought pieces of her collection of historic items relating to Black history, including two Harper Weekly magazines, one of them having to do with an enslaved person named Gordon, who was a runaway. He was whipped so many times he had keloids on his back. The other article was related to the escape of Robert Smalls and his friends and family, who escaped slavery by commandeering a Confederate transport ship called the CSS Planter. Gordon also had photos from her father’s service in World War II.

“Black History Month is every month, every day,” Chitty said. “We come together, we celebrate everybody’s culture so we can have some type of understanding and move forward. But more importantly, while we’re here, my mother taught me, my grandmother taught me to sit at the feet of your elders and learn from them.”

At the end of the program, Chitty, Deputy County Executive for Health & Human Services Anissa Moore, Vietnam War veteran Anthony Townsend, Dr. Lee, Sheppard, Gordon and Slater received citations for their service to the community.

The historic marker that will honor David Carll at Pine Hollow Road. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

The Farmingdale High School chapter of the National Honor Society recently welcomed 125 exceptional students into its esteemed organization. These outstanding students demonstrate exemplary character, academic excellence, leadership, and dedicated community service.

The ceremony, organized by advisors Ms. Katlyn LaFranca and Mr. Matthew DeMasi,

Remarkable ‘Dalers Recognized

was held at Farmingdale High School. It was a well-attended ceremony, with family and friends present, district administrators, Board of Education members, and several dozen teachers recognized as Inspirational Educators by the new inductees. A small reception was held in the Farmingdale High School Commons following the ceremony for the inductees and their guests.

Central Boulevard Students Spread Winter Wishes Throughout Bethpage

To help spread positivity and kindness throughout the Bethpage community, Central Boulevard Elementary School students recently created their own paper snowflakes with positive messages as part of a schoolwide Thoughtful Thursday activity. The students wrote positive words, phrases and wishes for the New Year and delivered their winter creations to local businesses.

The kindness snowflakes are currently on display at the Bethpage Public Library, Broadway Stage Door Dance Studio, Central Avenue Deli, Ciminelli’s Pizzeria, Long Island Smoothie Café, Moscato Bakery and Norma’s School of Dance. The project was a great way for students to spread some light throughout the town.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Farmingdale High School Principal Jed Herman addressed the crowd, speaking proudly of the inductees.

“The students I get to work with every day have grit. They know what hard work is. They know about sacrifice. The students in this room are more equipped to enter society than any generation before them.”

Being a member of the National Honor Society is about more than just academic excellence. It’s about being well-rounded and striving to make a difference in their community. The inductees have shown a commitment to service and leadership in and out of the classroom. They have demonstrated a willingness to help others and to take on challenges with determination and grace.

Farmingdale High School English teacher Ms. Alanna Schaffer was chosen as this year’s Keynote Speaker. She gave an inspirational speech to the inductees and praised their character.

“I’ve watched you for years rally and rise in the most unbelievable ways in the name of this community. In honor of one another.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement.”

As these new inductees continue their academic journey, there is no doubt that they will continue to impact the world around them positively. Congratulations to the Farmingdale High School National Honor Society inductees of 2024.

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

If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

What does the word “details” mean to you at a funeral? Is it the way the guestbook is displayed? Is it how carefully the owers have been arranged? Is it that nothing seems out of place? We understand there are things that should go unnoticed at a funeral service— that’s why we take pride in taking care of the details, so that you won’t have to notice them, or have to mention them. Some call it “fussy.” We call it “committed.”

Students from Central Boulevard Elementary School created kindness snowflakes and included positive words, phrases and wishes on them. (Contributed photo)

The Farmingdale High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 125 exceptional students into its esteemed organization. (Contributed photos)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Happy Maha Shivaratri

All Around the Town

10:30 a.m. Visit stations and learn about the various places in town such as the post office, school, and library just to name a few. Ages 2-5 years 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Diana and Her Dancing Dogs

2 p.m. These lovable golden retrievers will steal your heart as their trainer, Diana, helps them to demonstrate their intelligence, grace, and beauty. A high energy, exciting show for all ages. Meet and greet will immediately follow the show. Register online in advance to secure your spot. This event is taking place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Savvy Sightseer: Ireland

11 a.m. Join Jeanne Schnupp — the Savvy

Sightseer--and discover the best ways to see the beauty and enchantment of Ireland! This magical island is packed with history, beauty, isolated moors, bustling cities, coastal towns, and even a 5000-year old burial chamber! From Dublin to Bunratty, the Republic of Ireland’s sights are as varied as its many shades of green. For this month only, attendees will receive the Savvy Sightseer’s recipe for authentic Irish Soda Bread! This is an in-person program taking place at Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave. Register to secure a spot.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Ramadan Begins

A Cappella Showcase

Live at the Library at 2 p.m. The Traditions is made up of three tenors, one baritone,

and one bass. They will entertain you with the classic sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s oldies in doo-wop style. You’ll want to sing along! This event is taking place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Masters of Art: Celebrating Women

7 p.m. Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, and Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova are just a few of the celebrated artists who are now enjoying renewed recognition in response to their erasure from the art-historical account, alongside lesser-known figures who broke molds with works of undoubted excellence. Presented by art historian Mary Vahey, you’ll learn about: Lives and deeds of female biblical figures and classical heroines, scientific revolution and the persecution of witches, enlightenment in France and the patronage of Marie Antoinette, women’s rights, motherhood and sisterhood, and emancipated women. This is a virtual program taking place on Zoom, hosted by the Hicksville Public Library. Register online to receive your link to join.

TUESDAY,

MARCH 12

Fractured Fairy Tales

10 a.m. We’ll learn about mixed-up fairy tales and make a craft together. Ages 2-5 years 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.

Hicksville Historical Society Board Meeting

7 p.m. The Hicksville Historical Society will hold a board meeting at the Hicksville Public Library on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm in the Training Room.

UPCOMING

Class Reunion in Massapequa

A. G. Berner High School Class of 1974 is hosting their 50th-year reunion at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 7:30 to 11:30pm. Tickets are limited, so order yours early! Cost is $100 per person. For more information, email: Berner1974reunion@gmail.com

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Blakeman Draws Backlash With Executive Order

Criticism rolls in over order targeting trans athletes

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is once again facing widespread criticism, particularly from local Democrats, after signing an executive order that seeks to block trans women and girls from participating in competitive sports across the county.

On Thursday, February 22, Blakeman held a small rally, with the stated intent to “protect girls’ sports,” before unveiling the executive order, which effectively prevents athletes in Nassau County who were assigned “male” at birth from participating in girls’ or women’s sports.

According to the order, “any sports, leagues, organizations, teams, programs, or sports entities must expressly designate [male, female, or co-ed] based on the biological sex at birth of the team members/participants when applying for a use and occupancy permit to utilize Nassau County Parks property for the purposes of organization a sporting event or competition.” It goes on to state that the Nassau County Department of Parts, Recreation and Museums “shall not issue any permits for the use and occupancy of Nassau County Park’s property for the purposes of organizing a sporting event or competition that allows athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls to include biological males ... [but] may issue permits ... that allow athletic teams or sports for males, men, or boys to include biological females.”

That day and in the days that immediately followed, a long list of comments from local officials and groups condemning the order were made public (only some of which are included here).

“In a society that values freedom and opportunity, denying transgender and nonbinary athletes the chance to play on their school and community sports teams goes against the very essence of American principles,” said Devon Zappasodi, director of Long Island-based LGBTQ+ youth services and advocacy group PFY, in a statement.

Patricia Pastor, president of the National Organization for Women, Nassau County, commented, “Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. Full stop. Blakeman’s thinly veiled attempt at publicity not only violates the spirit of fairness and inclusion in sports, but is a tired and long standing approach to divide us. We won’t let that happen. We stand with the Trans community today and always.”

Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, “We’re proud New York has some of the nation’s strongest protections for the LGBTQ+ community and my administration

is committed to enforcing these laws.”

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti commented, “In recent years, we have seen repeated bigoted attacks on Long Island directed against the LGBTQ community and, luckily, our community has always rallied against it ... Directing vitriol toward children should not and can never be tolerated.”

State Assemblymember Charles Lavine commented, “Many of us know children who don’t fit into Bruce Blakeman’s crude mindset about sexual orientation and gender identity ... Shame on him for attacking those who can’t defend themselves.”

Legislator Arnold Drucker called the order “utterly reprehensible,” adding, “The equal protection of transgender people and other members of the historically marginalized LGBTQ+ community has been enshrined on the books in New York for years.”

feel included and accepted as anybody else. This also has an effect on all students ... policing this requires sometimes intrinsic questions and inspections and things like that, because sometimes it isn’t immediately clear who is, or who isn’t, trans. This really affects the privacy of all students.”

Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. Full stop.

Patricia Pastor, president, National Organization of

Women Nassau County

Goldaper continued, “I’m heartbroken. New York is a place where transgender people have a lot of rights ... but it’s little things like this that cut away at the rights we do have. If I may, I think it’s also very interesting that once again, we find that trans women are particularly targeted by this law for this executive order, because I can’t help but notice that there’s no provision that says that trans boys can’t play in boys sports. And we once again have trans women like myself being treated as second-class citizens compared to even our other transgender peers.”

for her and her family, both before and after her own transition, until that feeling was “shattered” by recent events.

“Blakeman and [Legislator Samantha] Goetz’s press conference was a total repudiation of the humanity of trans people, implying that we are cheaters, liars, and bullies. The message is obvious ... the Nassau County GOP is going full bore on the anti-trans moral panic. And it is nothing but a moral panic.”

“In the decades where trans women have been playing sports with other women, we haven’t dominated, or even generally been that competitive. Contrary to Legislator Goetz’s claims, the biological process of transition serves to nullify the so-called advantages. But even dominant trans athletes don’t deserve these restrictions. We deserve to be accepted for who we are and not treated with scorn.”

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton commented that Blakeman “has been more interested in self promotion and spending public money on private golf outings, swanky galas and unrelated press conferences - such as [this] focus on legislating little leagues, which has nothing to do with his responsibilities.”

Bobby Hodgson, the New York Civil Liberties Union’s director of LGBTQ rights litigation, called the order “illegal” and “cynical,” adding “Requiring girls who are trans to compete on boys’ teams effectively bars them from sports altogether.”

Rebecca Goldaper, an English teacher at Glen Cove High School and an advisor to the Glen Cove High School Genders and Sexuality Alliance, commented to Anton Media Group, “Obviously, transgender students are a very small percentage of students, but they have as much right to play sports and to be included in a way that makes them

During a public comment session at the Nassau Legislature on the Monday following the rally and the signing of the executive order, several local residents weighed in on or made reference to the order. All spoke against it, all were women, and most were clearly angry or upset.

“What happened to Nassau County?” one woman asked. “This is not how you were raised ... you’re not serving the people of Nassau County. Do your duty!”

Another said that Blakeman was frequently “off fighting culture wars whenever he can get an audience,” and advised legislators to review a particular county statute, which allows for the removal of a county exectutive, before asking, “Does this stuff make you proud?”

Oceanside resident Dawn Tauster spoke calmly but passionately about how Nassau County had felt like a safe, welcoming place

Tauster continued, “And for Blakeman and Goetz to call trans people bullies, the very same week that news broke of the assault on and death of Nex Benedict, a [gender nonconforming] teen in Oklahoma, it’s clear that they want this county to be as hostile and harmful to trans people as any other.”

“After all, if they think I’m a lying, cheating, dangerous bully, what other rights of mine will they seek to take away?”

She concluded, “You will not take my rights without a fight, and that is a fight that you will lose.”

On March 1, New York Attorney General Letitia James followed up on her February 22 statement (which called the order “transphobic” and said her office was exploring its options) by demanding that Blakeman rescind the order. The same day, Blakeman said at a press conference that Nassau County “will abide by the law,” but also that his office believes the order is legal, and that “there may be a controversy with respect to this matter, which may have to be adjudicated sometime in the future.”

Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of Gender Equality New York, speaks to press during a protest outside the Nassau Legislature on February 22.

Dawn Tauster addressed the Nassau Legislature during a public comment period on February 22.

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hile Saint Patrick’s Day was originally a day of religious observance, services and feasting in honor of Saint Patrick, in the United States it has become a day of secular celebration of Irish culture. Here are a selection of parades across Long Island. (Note: dates and times are subject to change. Double check before making plans.)

SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2024

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Starts at the corner of Oneck Lane and Mill Road (at the Middle School)

Bay Shore/Brightwaters

Saint Patrick’s Day Parades Across Long Island

GRAND MARSHAL Patti Ziparo-Dalton

Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Parade steps off from Saxon Avenue and Main Street, left on Main Street/Montauk Highway.

GRAND MARSHAL Reverend Seán Gann, Pastor of St. Patrick Church

Cutchogue

18th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade will march from the Traffic light at Cox Lane, down Route 25 ending in Cutchogue Village.

GRAND MARSHAL Paul Drum

St James

40th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Parade starts along Woodlawn Ave. to Lake Ave. to the train station.

GRAND MARSHAL Peter Scully

New Hyde Park

3rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @10am Parade route along Jericho Turnpike eastbound from Hillside Blvd to the Fire Headquarters at Terrace Blvd.

GRAND MARSHAL Tony Jackson

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SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2024

Huntington Village

90th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade starts north of Huntington train station along New York Avenue onto Main Street. The Huntington St. Patrick’s Parade is Long Island’s oldest and largest and features dozens of pipe bands, including some of the metro area’s finest.

GRAND MARSHAL Monsignor Steven Camp

Rocky Point /Miller Place

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm

The festivities begin in Miller Place on the corner of 25A and Harrison Avenue. From

there, local fire departments lead the marchers eastward, ending at the corner of Broadway and North Country Road in Rocky Point

GRAND MARSHAL Vincent Worthington

Bayport/Blue Point

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @11am

Parade runs from Montauk Hwy & Snedecor Ave to Montauk Hwy & Blue Point Ave

GRAND MARSHAL Mr. “Ronnie” Devine, Jr.

Center Moriches

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Straight down Main Street from Lake Ave to Railroad Ave.

GRAND MARSHAL George Keller

Farmingdale

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Parade down Main Street to Northside

Elementary School

GRAND MARSHAL Patrick J Ryder

Get out your green and get your leprechaun on

SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2024

New York City

St. Patrick’s Day Parade @11am

New York City Fifth Ave. from 44th St. to E. 79th St., New York, NY

NYCStPatricksParade.org

GRAND MARSHAL Maggie Timoney

SUNDAY MARCH 17, 2024

Wantagh

4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island will be led by GRAND MARSHAL John Theissen

Patchogue Village

Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

The parade starts at the intersection of East Main Street and Route 112 and heads west with the viewing stand located at the intersection of Havens Ave and West Main.

JOINT GRAND MARSHALS Reese’s Owners Matt Lowe and Joe Palmeri

Glen Cove

36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Parade forms alongside the Finley Middle School, on Forest Ave, north of Dosoris Lane, then down Forest Ave south of Dosoris, down Brewster Street to School Street to Glen Street, ending at St. Patrick’s Church.

GRAND MARSHAL Christine Rice

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SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2024

Am O’Gansett

St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Billed as the “WORLD’S SHORTEST PARADE,” steps off at Mary’s Marvelous and ends at the Stephen Talkhouse on Main Street.

GRAND MARSHALS Sal and Joe LaCarrumbba

Brentwood Annual

St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Starts on the corner of Washington Ave/Clark

Street and ends at Ross Park/Brentwood Rd.

GRAND MARSHAL Councilman John C.

Cochrane, Jr.

Rockville Centre

28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Starting Point: The Municipal Parking Lot on North Sunrise Hwy.

GRAND MARSHAL Greg Schaefer

Lindenhurst

3rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm Starts at Fireman’s Mèmorial Park 555 Heling Boulevard. Travels west on Hartford Street to North Wellwood Avenue. Turns south down Wellwood Avenue and end at Lindenhurst

Middle School, 350 South Wellwood Avenue.

GRAND MARSHAL – Kevin J McCaffrey ..............

SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2024

Montauk

62nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday @12pm

The parade runs up Edgemere Street and then turns on to Main Street.

GRAND MARSHAL Steve “Puck” Dolan

Ronkonkoma

34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade will start on Hawkins Ave. at School Street, head South down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street.

GRAND MARSHAL Greg Plante

Babylon Village

Second St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm Deer Park Ave starting at Lily Flanagan’s, heading south to Main Street , West Carll Ave to Locust Ave. ending at the Hibernian Hall.

GRAND MARSHAL Niall Crowe

SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2024

Jamesport

St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Begins at North Railroad and Washington Avenues, and ends at the Jamesport Fire House.

JOINT GRAND MARSHALS Leanne Simonsen and Linda Simonsen

SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2024

Bayside, Queens

7th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Marching down Bell Blvd from 35th Ave. to 42nd Ave.

GRAND MARSHAL Sean Lane

—From Long Island-Nassau/Suffolk St. Patrick’s Day Parades

Snapshots from the 2023 parade, courtesy of the Village of New Hyde Park

year’s Glen Cove parade (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

I didn’t realize how much I missed seeing birds outside my house until they started to show up a week after I put up a feeder stand in Durham, North Carolina, where I am renting a town house for three months in order to visit my granddaughters. I was wondering after several days whether any birds would show up but I know from experience it may take a few days for birds to realize there are feeders.

When the Eastern bluebirds, Carolina chickadees, house finches and one female purple finch started visiting I was thrilled. I had just returned from 4 days of a bird trip to the North Carolina coast and saw many birds but now having them close by is so enjoyable.

The single feeder station in the photograph has 4 feeders attached. Two have suet-the cage contraption at the top and the other cage hanging. The store-bought suet at the top has red pepper in it to discourage squirrels and raccoons. The hanging suet holder has a cage so only small birds can enter and eat the suet. Therefore that suet doesn’t need to have red pepper. The hanging platform is preferred by some birds. If you use a platform you need a baffle on the pole and you should not have any hanging tree branches that enable squirrels to jump onto the platform. The large hanging feeder is called a

Basics On Bird Feeders

squirrel buster because when a squirrel lands on the ring it closes the feeding ports. Birds are much lighter and when they land on the ring they don’t close the ports. The photo with many feeders also dispenses peanuts.

I recommend one kind of seed in each seed feeder. In the squirrel buster I use black oil sunflower seed with shells in North Carolina but in my yard in Port Washington I use sunflower seeds without shells. That’s because when the shells fall on the ground the surrounding plants will suffer because of something in the shells that inhibits their growth. But in this place in North Carolina there are only dead leaves on the ground around the feeders.

I have a separate feeder station in New York for the platform feeders and I use sunflower seeds with

shells because those feeders are over lawn and I don’t care if the lawn suffers. If you have several kinds of seed in one feeder, the birds push out the seed they don’t want and that can make a mess even with many birds that like to eat seeds on the ground. I see all types of birds eat the sunflower seeds. There are lists on the Internet indicating which birds like which seeds. From experience I find that sunflower seeds attract many different birds. Suet cakes attract many different birds as well.

I usually have a small water fountain going if there is an outdoors outlet. The sound of water also attracts birds. In winter that may be impractical. I once had a small ceramic fountain crack and break from water freezing in cold weather. Near the feeder station it is useful to have small bushes for birds to shelter in case of predators.

There are some people who think birds should not be fed in

warm weather but the parent birds need all the help they can get when feeding young. Another problem could be the spread of disease. Always clean your feeders regularly. Squirrel buster fits in the dishwasher. People have found rats a problem since they are attracted to the seeds. When I see a rat I set out a dish containing cocoa, sugar, water and baking powder. This actually kills rats but doesn’t harm other animals.

If you have any questions contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail. com. I will be giving a talk on bird identification and I also talk about feeding stations at the Bryant Library in Roslyn on April 13 at 1 pm.

If you have not done so already, be sure to make plans for the solar eclipse on April 8. Our area will see approximately 90 percent coverage. If you want to view the most complete eclipse, you will need to travel. Accommodations have booked up quickly, including a Delta flight that will carry passengers along a special route for the best viewing. Wherever you decide to view it, use protective eyewear or an eclipse viewer.

March 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

March 19 - March Equinox. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be

nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.

March 24 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 18.7 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

March 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Worm Moon because this was

the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Crow Moon, the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon.

March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse

occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout all North America, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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Di erent types of feeders, some with designs meant to discourage squirrels.

Dark-eyed junco, a common backyard feeder bird, and an uncommon purple nch behind it. (Photos by Peggy Maslow)

There once was a woman of humble means who purchased the cheapest crib she could find for her newborn baby. Right behind her in the store aisle was another woman and her mother, who purchased the most expensive crib and stroller the store had to offer. In her heart, the poor woman was jealous and wished she had the money to buy something so beautiful. Until, that is, she got to the register and overheard a conversation between the two of them.

“Do you think the crib we’re buying will fit in the room?” the mother asked her daughter. “I’m not so sure it will. The baby is on oxygen and life support, after all. I don’t know if the crib will fit alongside all those big machines.” When the woman heard this, she said to herself in relief: “Thank our Creator I have a healthy baby! That’s a better gift than the fanciest crib and stroller!”

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house: you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox or ass, or anything that is your

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Coveting And Its Consequences

neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:14)

The scripture tells us the story of the ancient Israelites gathering at Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. These commandments form the moral basis of our world societies ethical system. The tenth commandment, however, raises a difficult issue. This commandment – Thou shall not covet – forbids any kind of envy over who our neighbor is or what our neighbor owns. We shall not covet our neighbor’s home, wife, husband, servants, animals, or anything they possess. Here we find a

commandment that forbids us from even thinking about our desires. One might ask: “Can I even follow this?”

If my neighbor drives up in a brand-new BMW and I look over at my beat-up old Subaru, is it not natural for me to feel a bit of envy? In the Ethics of our Ancestors chapter 4, our Jewish tradition proclaims, “Who is rich? Whoever is happy with their lot.” This is a noble idea, but can we as human implement it?

Some of the biblical commentators’ view that this last commandment is only a warning against inappropriate actions –such as stealing an item that we covet —and not inner feelings. But that doesn’t truly sit well upon reflection because the commandment is speaking about an inner feeling – that of desire. So how can this be reconciled?

Many biblical commentators struggled with reconciling this commandment. One answer that illustrates via a parable was given that just as a simple peasant

would not covet a beautiful princess, as she is far out of his league, so we won’t covet something that is impossible for us to get, since it’s not ours and isn’t available to us. Perhaps we should view this commandment in a positive

light. Rather than coveting our neighbors and their possessions we might just endeavor to better ourselves; see what we lack in order to reach new

Call Before You Dig...Ya’ Dig?

National Safe Digging Month has begun and PSEG Long Island takes the occasion to remind customers, contractors and excavators to always call 811 before digging to ensure underground pipelines, conduits, wires and cables are properly marked out.

Every digging project, even a small project like planting a tree or building a deck, requires a call to 811. It’s the law. The call is free and the mark-out service is free. The call must be made whether the job is being performed by a professional or a do-it-yourselfer. Striking an underground electrical line can cause serious injury and outages, and result in repair costs and fines.

According to Common Ground Alliance, a member-driven association of nearly 1,800 individuals and 250 member companies in every facet of the underground utility industry, 40 percent of active diggers in North America do not call 811 because they think their project is too shallow to require it. All digging projects require a call to 811.

A free call to 811 in the service area automatically connects the caller to the local New York one-call center, which collects information about digging projects. The one-call center then provides the information to the utility companies, which send representatives to mark the locations of nearby underground lines with flags, paint or both. Once lines have been properly marked and confirmation from all of the utility owners is received, projects may proceed as long as caution is used around the marked areas.

• Calling 811 before digging reduces the chances of damaging an underground line to less than one percent.

• Underground gas and electric lines are everywhere, even on private properties. These facilities can be easily damaged if dug into, with the potential to cause serious injuries. Digging into these lines can also disrupt vital utility services, resulting in costly delays, expensive repairs and

environmental or property damage.

• Whether the job is a major home improvement project or something as simple as a fence or mailbox post, a call to 811 must be placed beforehand to determine where it’s safe to dig.

• Call 811 at least two business days before the commencement of each job to have underground pipes, wires and equipment located. Each facility owner must respond by providing the excavator with a positive confirmation indicating that marks are in place where utility lines are buried or that there are no existing facilities in the area of the proposed work. This service is free of charge.

• Be sure to wait until all of the utilities have responded. Don’t dig until lines have been marked or you have received confirmation that the area is clear of facilities.

• Property owners must maintain and respect the marks. Always hand dig within two feet of marked lines to find the existing facilities before using mechanized equipment.

• If gas lines are damaged or there is a gas smell when excavating, call 911 immediately from a safe area. Calling before you dig is more than a good idea−it’s the law. Additional information, including a booklet on safe excavating practices and the protection of underground facilities, can be found on the PSEG Long Island website (www.psegliny.com).

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Choosing A Home Health Care Aide

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Choosing a home health care aide is a critical decision that significantly impacts the quality of life of your loved one requiring care. It involves a thoughtful assessment of needs, preferences, and the qualifications of potential caregivers. This comprehensive guide aims to navigate you through the process, ensuring that you make an informed and compassionate choice that best suits your family’s needs.

Understanding the Need

The first step in choosing a home health care aide is to clearly understand the specific needs of your loved one. These needs can range from basic assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation to more specialized medical care, including medication management, wound care, or physical therapy. Consulting with healthcare professionals can help you delineate the level of care required and whether you need a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or a registered nurse (RN).

Establishing Criteria

Once you have a clear understanding of the care needs, consider other criteria that are important for your family. This might include the aide’s availability (e.g., live-in, daily visits, overnight stays),

language skills, ability to operate medical equipment, or experience with specific conditions like dementia or mobility issues. Additionally, think about personality traits that would make the caregiver a good fit for your loved one, such as patience, compassion, and a sense of humor.

Researching Options

Research is pivotal in finding a reputable home health care provider. Start by seeking recommendations from friends, family, or healthcare professionals. Online reviews and ratings of local agencies can also provide valuable insights. When contacting agencies, inquire about their hiring processes, training requirements, and how they match caregivers with clients. It’s also important to understand how they handle replacements or emergencies.

Understanding Legal and Financial Obligations

Hiring a home health care aide comes with legal and financial considerations. If hiring through an agency, clarify the costs upfront, including hourly rates, overtime, and any additional fees. Understand the agency’s policy on insurance and liability coverage. If hiring independently, you’ll need to address tax obligations, workers’ compensation, and creating a formal employment agreement. Consulting with a legal or financial advisor can help navigate these complexities.

Checking References and Backgrounds

For each potential aide, request references from previous employment and conduct a thorough background check. This should include verifying certifications and checking for any criminal history. References can provide insights into the caregiver’s reliability, work ethic, and ability to form meaningful connections with those they care for.

Interviewing Candidates

Whether you’re working with an agency or hiring independently, interviewing potential aides is a critical step. Prepare a list of questions that cover their experience, qualifications, and approach to caregiving. Ask scenario-based questions to gauge their problem-solving abilities and compatibility with your loved one’s needs. It’s also beneficial to include your loved one in the process to ensure they feel comfortable and respected in the decision-making.

Communication and Evaluation

Effective communication is the foundation of a successful caregiver relationship. Establish regular check-ins with the aide and your loved one to discuss care plans, changes in health status, and any other concerns. Be open to feedback and willing to adjust care arrangements as needed. Regularly assessing the quality of care and

the satisfaction of your loved one ensures that the home health care aide continues to meet your expectations.

Trial Period

Before making a long-term commitment, consider arranging a trial period. This allows your loved one and the caregiver to adjust to each other and ensures that the aide’s skills and personality are a good fit. Use this time to communicate expectations clearly, establish routines, and address any concerns that arise.

Signs of a Good Match

A good home health care aide not only meets the physical needs of your loved one but also provides emotional support and companionship. Signs of a successful match include noticeable improvements in your loved one’s mood and health, strong communication from the caregiver, and a sense of trust and security in the care provided. Choosing a home health care aide is a deeply personal and significant decision that affects the well-being of your loved one. By thoroughly understanding the care needs, conducting diligent research, and maintaining open lines of communication, you can find a compassionate and competent caregiver. Remember, the right home health care aide can transform the caregiving experience, offering not just assistance, but also dignity, independence, and improved quality of life for your loved one.

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Tick bites are a common concern for individuals spending time in wooded or grassy areas, where ticks are most prevalent. These small, blood-feeding arachnids can transmit various diseases to humans, making it essential to understand the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of tick bites.

Symptoms of Tick Bites

Initially, a tick bite may be hard to notice as ticks are tiny, and their bites are usually painless. The first sign might be a small red spot at the site of the bite, which can occur anywhere on the body. However, not all tick bites lead to disease, and symptoms can vary depending on the type of tick and whether it was carrying pathogens.

When disease transmission occurs, symptoms can appear days to weeks after the bite and might include a rash (one of the first signs of a tick-borne disease), The rash can vary in appearance, notably the bull’s-eye rash associated with Lyme disease. Other symptoms include: fever, chills, aches, pains (headaches, fatigue

Stay Tick-Free Tips for protecting your health

and muscle or joint aches) and swollen lymph nodes.

It’s crucial to monitor for symptoms if you’ve been bitten by a tick or spent time in areas where ticks are common.

Treatment of Tick Bites

The key to treating tick bites is prompt and proper removal of the tick. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure, avoiding twisting or jerking the tick, which can cause parts of the tick to break off and remain in the skin. After removal, clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

If you develop symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention. Treatment

typically involves antibiotics, especially if a tick-borne disease like Lyme disease is suspected or confirmed. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent serious health issues.

Prevention of Tick Bites

Preventing tick bites is the most effective way to avoid tick-borne diseases. Here are key strategies for prevention: Avoid Tick Habitats Whenever possible, stay away from wooded, bushy, or grassy areas. Stick to the center of trails when hiking.

Use Insect Repellent

Apply repellents that contain 20 to 30 percent DEET on exposed skin and clothing. Products containing permethrin can be used on clothing, shoes, and

camping gear.

Wear Protective Clothing

Long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into socks or boots can help keep ticks off your skin. Light-colored clothing makes it easier to spot ticks.

Check for Ticks

A fter spending time in tick-infested areas, thoroughly check your body, children, and pets for ticks. Pay special attention to underarms, in and around ears, inside the belly button, backs of knees, in and around hair, between legs, and around the waist.

Shower Soon After Being Outdoors

Showering within two hours of coming indoors can help wash off unattached ticks and provides a good opportunity to do a tick check.

Treat Pets

Use tick treatments on pets, which can be tick carriers into your home. By taking these precautions, you can significantly reduce the risk of tick bites and the potential transmission of tickborne diseases. Awareness and proactive measures are key in protecting yourself and your loved ones from the risks associated with ticks.

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HHepatitis B: Unveiling The Silent Threat To Liver Health

Understanding the virus, risks, and preventive measures

epatitis B is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to both acute and chronic disease.

In infected patients, the hepatitis B virus can be found in most body fluids including blood, semen, urine, vaginal secretions, and tears. Contact with these fluids may lead to infection. In the United States, the most common risk factors for hepatitis B are sexual contact and intravenous drug use. Perinatal or transmission from mother to child at time of birth is the most common way of acquiring hepatitis B in the Far East. Hepatitis B is a tremendous problem in China, Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines with rates of disease approaching ten percent of the total population. This helps to explain the increased prevalence of hepatitis B among Asian populations in the United States.

Common symptoms of hepatitis B include fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, joint pains

States, however, approximately five percent of people with acute hepatitis B will develop chronic disease. Approximately 95 percent of people who acquire hepatitis B via the perinatal route will develop chronic hepatitis B.

There is an increased risk of all close contacts of patients with hepatitis B acquiring hepatitis B at home. Therefore, once a patient has been diagnosed with hepatitis B, all household contacts must be tested for the infection. If not previously exposed or vaccinated, these contacts should receive vaccination against the hepatitis B virus.

hepatitis B.

Treatment is not recommended for the majority of acute hepatitis B infections. Most patients do not require admission to a hospital. Jaundice, although cosmetically concerning, is not life threatening. If vomiting, confusion or easy bruising develops, patients should call their doctors immediately. On rare occasions, acute hepatitis may be severe enough to require emergent liver transplantation.

and abdominal pain. People with hepatitis B may develop jaundice or yellowing of the skin, lowgrade fevers and/or rash. After exposure, the incubation period for hepatitis B is two weeks to three months. The vast majority of people who acquire hepatitis B will get over the disease and have no long-term effects. In the United

Hepatitis B is diagnosed by evaluating specific antibodies and antigens in the blood. A positive hepatitis B surface antigen is diagnostic of hepatitis B infection. Many patients are confused and concerned when their blood tests reveal a positive hepatitis B surface antibody. This simply means past infection or previous vaccination. It does not mean that the person has

Treatment is available for chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can be controlled with these treatments but hepatitis B cannot be cured. Patients with chronic hepatitis B are at risks for developing liver cancer and cirrhosis and should be screened at regular intervals for these complications.

Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants, all children, or adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated, all adults

aged 19 through 59 years, and adults

aged 60 years or older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection.

David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP, is a professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Ambulatory NetworkLong Island for NYU Langone Health.

Diabetics Should Heed FDA’s Smart Device Warning

consequences. If left untreated, very high or very low blood sugar can be extremely dangerous and cause severe complications, even coma and death.”

The FDA warned recently diabetes patients not to use smartwatches or smart rings to measure their blood glucose levels. Now, obesity medicine expert Eleanor Yusupov, D.O., assistant professor at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) in Old Westbury, is sharing insight for these patients.

Instead, she advises patients with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, which are approved by the FDA and provide accurate information on how a patient’s body reacts to diabetes medications and foods eaten. Depending on the specific CGM device used, physicians may even program it to set off an alarm when blood sugar is dangerously high or low.

While many of these devices are marketed as noninvasive solutions, allowing users to measure their blood glucose levels without pricking the skin, Yusupov notes that the FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any noninvasive smartwatch or smart ring for the measurement of glucose. What’s more, relying on these devices could have life-threatening consequences.

“It is very concerning that patients may be misled by the marketing claims and rely on smartwatches or smart rings that do not accurately measure blood glucose,” said Yusupov. “Using devices that are not approved by the FDA may lead to serious health

“Your doctor can recommend and prescribe a continuous glucose monitoring device that automatically checks your sugar and sends the result to your smartphone or a smartwatch. Most patients prefer this modern technology, which uses a tiny sensor placed in the arm, to traditional glucose meters that require pricking your finger,” she said.

—Submitted by New York Institute of Technology. Yusupov practices primary care at NYITCOM’s healthcare centers in Old Westbury and Central Islip.

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March Is American Red Cross Month

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization synonymous with disaster relief, blood donation, and emergency response, has a rich history and a profound impact on American society. Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the organization has played a crucial role in times of crisis and has become a symbol of compassion, volunteerism, and community service.

History of the American Red Cross

The origins of the American Red Cross trace back to the efforts of Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse, and humanitarian. Inspired by the Red Cross movement she encountered while visiting Europe, Barton advocated for the establishment of a similar organization in the United States. In 1881, she founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., with a primary mission to provide aid to those affected by disasters and conflicts.

The organization’s early years were marked by its involvement in disaster response, including the Johnstown Flood in 1889 and the Spanish-American War in 1898. The American Red Cross also played a pivotal role in supporting the military during World War I, providing medical assistance, organizing blood donation drives, and offering services to prisoners of war.

Humanitarian Services and Blood Donation

The American Red Cross expanded its scope of services during the 20th century, evolving to address a broader range of humanitarian needs. One of its key contributions has been in the field of blood donation and transfusion. The organization established a national blood program in the 1940s, providing a reliable and critical supply of blood and blood products for medical treatments and emergencies.

Over the years, the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster response, aiding communities affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. Their trained volunteers and extensive network of resources enable them to provide emergency shelter, food, and supplies to those in need.

response and mobilization of resources help affected communities cope with the immediate aftermath and embark on the path to recovery.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross adapted its services to meet the evolving needs of the population. This included the continuation of blood donation drives, providing support to healthcare facilities, and offering virtual assistance to individuals and families affected by the pandemic.

in nearly every country, collectively works to alleviate human suffering during times of crisis. The American Red Cross has been actively involved in international humanitarian efforts, providing aid and support in response to conflicts, epidemics, and natural disasters around the world.

Volunteerism and Community Engagement

Relevance in Times of Crisis

The American Red Cross continues to be a beacon of hope and support during times of crisis. Its relevance is particularly evident during large-scale disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and public health emergencies. The organization’s swift

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Education and Preparedness

Beyond disaster response, the American Red Cross places a strong emphasis on education and preparedness. The organization offers a wide range of training programs, including CPR and first aid courses, lifeguard training, and disaster preparedness initiatives. By empowering individuals with life-saving skills and knowledge, the American Red Cross aims to create resilient and prepared communities.

Global Impact

While rooted in the United States, the American Red Cross is part of the larger International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This global network, operating

A cornerstone of the American Red Cross is its reliance on volunteers. The organization mobilizes a vast network of dedicated individuals who contribute their time, skills, and compassion to support the mission. Volunteer blood donors, disaster responders, health and safety instructors, and countless others play a vital role in the American Red Cross’s ability to fulfill its humanitarian mandate.

The American Red Cross stands as a testament to the power of humanitarianism and community service. Its history is intertwined with the nation’s response to crises, and its relevance endures through its diverse array of services, from disaster response to blood donation, education, and international aid. As a symbol of hope and assistance, the American Red Cross continues to make a significant impact, embodying the spirit of compassion and resilience in the face of adversity.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City Committed to Personalized Care

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John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent, private practice providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through dif cult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/ GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University. He is both Board Certi ed and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

All tests are conveniently done on the premises and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

NIFA DOING ITS JOB REGARDING NHCC

A recent op-ed by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips highlighted financial struggles of the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC) but unfortunately skimped on the historical record and falsely represented the actual relationship among NHCC, Nassau County (County) and New York State (State). Ms. Phillips hid from the reader her failure to examine and investigate NHCC’s finances and operations. Instead of owning up to her dereliction of duty, Ms. Phillips tried to deflect blame by irresponsibly attacking the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) for taking necessary and appropriate actions to determine NHCC’s financial status and outlook—the job she has simply ignored—and by mischaracterizing NIFA’s role in fixing NHCC’s finances.

To understand NHCC’s current problems, Ms. Phillips should have reminded the reader that the County agreed to provide NHCC with millions of dollars in annual subsidies when it transferred its hospital and other health care assets to NHCC in 1999 and once understood its stake in supporting NHCC. In addition to annual subsidies, the County gave NHCC approximately $116 million in proceeds from its 2006 tobacco bonds, refunding for NHCC’s capital and other needs. The fact that then- County Executive Edward Mangano ended the annual subsidies (due to the County’s fiscal problems during his administration) does not erase the historical record.

Rather than urge the administration to restore the County subsidy, Ms. Phillips chose instead to demand special funding from Albany. Surely she must know that the federal and State reimbursement mechanisms for all hospitals have changed, and NHCC has spent down its temporary transitional funding without effectuating the requisite reforms. It does Ms. Phillips no credit to pretend that the 1999 transaction severed all connection between NHCC and the County, yet somehow requires the State to address NHCC’s deficits a quarter century later. In fact, NHCC’s governing statute explicitly empowers the County to provide money to NHCC. She correctly points to “a moral and ethical obligation” to continue

services at the hospital, but points in the wrong direction.

Despite her responsibility as the County’s chief fiscal watchdog, County Comptroller Phillips also seems strangely uninterested in discovering the reasons NHCC has struggled to stay in business. Previous County Comptrollers took this oversight seriously and reviewed or examined NHCC, but not Comptroller Phillips. Why not?

Partly due to this oversight vacuum, NIFA retained an outside expert to review NHCC’s cash flow projections pursuant to its limited statutory mandate to oversee NHCC as a covered organization in an attempt to help NHCC avert a cash crisis that could severely impact services to the County’s most vulnerable residents. In furtherance of this objective, NIFA helped to facilitate the successful recent effort to ensure that the State made $50 million in transfer payments to NHCC as quickly as possible. NIFA has no authority, though, to make management and operational decisions that properly reside with the elected and appointed leaders of the County and NHCC, respectively. As such, Ms. Phillips should think again before criticizing NIFA for doing its job while she sidesteps hers.

Ms. Phillips repeats in her editorial her baseless claim that NIFA has not properly determined the basis for maintaining the current control period. Doing so does a disservice to County taxpayers who rightly understand that NIFA has a statutory responsibility to review the County’s budgetary results and decrease the likelihood of budgetary deficits going forward. Ms. Phillips also does not inform the reader that NIFA’s multi-year plan projections typically have not been drastically dissimilar to those of the Comptroller’s office and other fiscal monitors after accounting for various assumptions or methodological differences.

NHCC’s continued viability concerns all of us. It’s past time for the Comptroller to stop finger pointing and to start working cooperatively on solutions to NHCC’s present, but long-in-the-making, fiscal problems.

—Richard Kessel, Chairman, Nassau Interim Finance Authority

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by Joan Chittister

Your writer was grateful to find author Chittister’s book, subtitled “ Growing Old Gracefully ”, written by her at age seventy, the same age your writer turns this year.

Inevitably, we come to see things differently as we age. In “The Gift of Years ” these changes in the “ capstone years ” as she calls them, present the gift of becoming more fully alive than ever. Cicero notes that old age is richer in reflection, force of character and judgement. The maturity and mellowing of character allows the older generation to provide a behavioral model for younger generations showing them the way to a fullness of life.

Seneca said these years abound with pleasure if we know how to use them. Free of obligations and deadlines, there is freshness in these years. Understanding, enjoyment and love of life all increase, allowing for deeper, richer and more important experiences. The world looks different -- more to be treasured, explored and enjoyed. A certain serenity sets in.

Chittister writes “ But we are here to depart from this world as finished as we can possibly become. Old age is...exactly the time to grow in new ways [making] sense out of all the growing we have already done. It is the softening season when everything in us is meant to achieve its sweetest, richest, most unique self ”.

Chittister calls it a damping-down time of life where anger, jealousy, envy, and pride subside to awaken another whole level of life. “ As Agatha Christie put it, we ‘bloom’ as we grow. New abilities emerge, new insights arise. New vision is possible. ”

A certain urgency and intensity in living sets in as we become aware of the presence of time. With forty short chapters on subjects such as Regret, Joy, Possibility, Letting Go, Success, Wisdom, Time and Appreciation, “ The Gift of Years ” provides an indispensable guide to aging well.

Girl Scouts Of Nassau County Feinstein

Girl Scouts across Nassau County visited the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health in Manhasset to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The program featured a tour of the facility and an inspiring talk from the all-women research group called: Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM—pronounced “awesome”). Forty Girl Scouts participated in the event, getting the chance to see lab demonstrations, take part in open discussion with faculty, and hear about the experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.

“Introducing Girl Scouts to career paths in STEM fields is an important part of what we do at Girl Scouts of Nassau County. There are so many different career options for girls, so we thank Northwell Health for inviting them in and speaking about the possibilities that are open to them,” said Rande Bynum, the chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our mission is building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The incredible women that shared their stories and showed the girls the strides in medical research they work on was

inspiring and helped move our mission forward.”

This program was made possible through a partnership between the Girl Scouts of

Nassau County, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and the AWSM research group. Dr. Betty Diamond, director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at the

Feinstein Institutes, formed AWSM in 2010 to help advance career opportunities for women at the Feinstein Institutes. She spoke with Girl Scouts about the group’s

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County paid a visit to the Feinstein Institutes to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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programs in basic, translational, and clinical research and its initiatives to empower the next generation of women in science.

AWSM co-presidents, Dr. Sunny Tang

and Dr. Shih-Shih Chen, led the Girl Scouts throughout the Feinstein Institutes facility, bringing them into three different lab demonstrations to explore different areas of medical research. The Feinstein Institutes has a team of 5,000 members who seek out discoveries involving the treatment of various illnesses, such as lupus, sepsis, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

“Empowering young women to pursue STEM means that we can tap into their curiosity and creativity to make a brighter future for all of us,” said Dr. Sunny Tang, an assistant professor in the Institute of Behavior Science at the Feinstein Institutes and co-president of AWSM. “Having the Girl Scouts visit our labs and hear our stories will hopefully inspire them to excel in the fields of science and research.”

For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the career development opportunities it offers, visit gsnc.org.

—Submitted by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

The scientists guided the 40 girls through various laboratories, providing hands-on demonstrations and exploring different areas of medical research.

(Photos by Feinstein Institutes)

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Annual Community Supported Agriculture Fair On March 9

Come support local agriculture at the Long Island CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Fair and find the program that’s right for you. Once again, iEat Green, along with Slow Food North Shore, NOFA-NY, and Deep Roots Farmers Market are organizing a CSA Fair for the Long Island Community. We all know a strong immune system is our best bet to staying healthy, and we can do that by eating well. Joining a CSA is one way to support that effort.

The time to sign up for a share in a Community Supported Agricultural program is now. To help consumers compare the different CSA programs, NOFA-NY (Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York), Slow Food North Shore, Deep Roots Farmers Market, and iEat Green are bringing all of the farmers under one roof, to meet with potential customers and to make connections at the Long Island CSA Fair on Saturday, March 9th. This will be an indoor event.

Over 20 farms from across Long Island will be participating. This will be a great opportunity to meet the farmer, and to learn more about each individual CSA

they need it. Some programs offer payment plans so you do not need to pay all up front. Either way, CSAs are one of the best ways to get fresh organic produce at fair prices. We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables, and supporting local, sustainable agriculture, is great for your health, the planet, and our local economy.

The CSA fair will be hosted indoors, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Farm, 1725 Brentwood Road, in Building #2, Brentwood, Long Island, from 11:00am3:00pm on Saturday, March 9th , The fair is free and open to all who are interested. You can come for a few minutes, or stay for the whole time. There will be cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free foods will be available for purchase.

program, allowing the consumer to choose the perfect program that suits their family’s needs. Some programs offer just produce, while others have “add on” options like fruit, flowers, cheese, bread, eggs, meat and

the harvest and paying up front, giving the farmer the financial support at the beginning of the season when

Sponsored by Slow Food North Shore, iEat Green, NOFA-NY, and Deep Roots Farmers Market, and is organized by Bhavani Jaroff, founder of iEat Green, LLC. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email Bhavani Jaroff at Bhavani@iEatGreen.com or call her on her cell at (516)238-3616.

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Long Island Pols, Officials: Pump the Brakes On NYS’s School Bus Mandate

On February 25, New York State Senators, Assembly members, fire safety, and school officials joined together to “Pump the Brakes” on New York State’s fast-paced electric school bus mandate to ensure its feasibility and affordability for all communities. The impending 2027 statewide electric school bus mandate raises concerns about financial strain on school districts and taxpayers as well as safety concerns.

New York’s 2022-23 budget set a mandate requiring all new buses sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2027 and all buses on the road be zero-emission by 2035. While the group applauded efforts to reduce emissions and create a cleaner environment for our children, they raised concern that the current approach is flawed and lacks the necessary consideration for the potential consequences. A new, full-size electric bus costs $400,000 - $450,000 - triple the price of a conventional bus which is approximately $130,000. With 45,000 school buses in the state, full conversion by 2035 will cost

approximately $20 billion. The cost over and above what school districts already pay for replacement buses is projected to cost between $8 billion and $15 billion statewide. The State’s mandate will place a heavy burden on school districts and hardworking taxpayers.

This school bus mandate is happening at the same time the Governor has proposed to change the foundation aid formula and the hold harmless provision, which would reduce statewide school aid by an additional $412 million. In a proposed budget that grows $5.9 billion in state operating funds for a grand total of $233 billion there are a lot of places that could have been cut or not added in the first place. Changing the foundation aid formula and promoting a statewide bus electrification mandate with an unrealistic timeline - at the same time - is yet another poor policy decision out of Albany that will have negative impacts on our schools and their fiscal stability.

—Submitted by the office of Senator Steven Rhoads

Local officials gathered to protest the school bus changes. (Photos by the Office of Senator Steven Rhoads)

Senator Steven Rhoads speaks at a rally about the zero emissions school bus mandate.

WORD FIND

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Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If this were a journey through a landscape, this would be the rocky part, which is actually much easier to cross than soft, mushy stu that would have you slipping and sliding. Here, the work is hard, but your feet can nd purchase, and every step brings you closer to your destination.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ose who know the rules and break them amaze you. ose who don’t even realize there are rules, less so. You might go so far as to wake them up with the information: ere are always rules. As for you, it’s a week of strategy. You’ll follow and bend; you’ll break judiciously.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as you love smart people and intelligent interactions, you also recognize, in the full range of communication, that too many high-minded exchanges can get exhausting. You’ll recognize points in the week when the scene can be elevated with informality. Connections happen when everyone is relaxed and not thinking too hard.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e main reason to be mellow and patient now is not that it will make another person’s experience more positive (though it will). It’s because you’ll feel wonderfully in control of your own behavior, and you’ll own the con dence that comes with that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). ough you’re endowed with many talents that can be applied to making your part of the world a more pleasing place to move through, there is one gift that stands out from the rest: your gift for making people feel special. With your sharp mind and creativity, you’ve elevated much, but friendships are your greatest work of art.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Before you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll assess the risks and bene ts. You’ll consider possible outcomes with the aim of making an informed decision. en you’ll do what you wanted to do in the rst place because your desire is far more compelling and exciting than the intellectual processes included in “due diligence.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re not out to win the Nobel Prize, but you’d like to leave things better than you found them. You’re on the right track with your simple strategy: determine the next right move and do it. For most of the week, it will be unclear what the right move is. Fear not -- your best is all you can do, and it will de nitely be enough.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you see others struggle, you act immediately to remedy. And when it’s you who is struggling, don’t hesitate to ask for and accept assistance. You wouldn’t want to rob anyone of their chance to help. Helper’s hearts need workouts to stay vital and healthy. Well-being will be on the upswing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not that you’re more than your body, rather it’s that you’re something else entirely. You animate your body and use it to get to new environments. You care for it, demand things of it and enjoy it, too, all the while realizing it’s your vehicle, not your being. e distinction will be meaningful this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In the same way a whisper can speak louder than a shout, turning things down will amplify them. is week features fewer appointments in which more is accomplished. Budget cuts give you more to invest. By editing you grow in style, impact and energy. e only thing not to edit is relationships. Go full on and all in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll have the opportunity to serve some justice. While it would certainly rectify a balance, it might not be worth your time and energy. Where is your e ort going to forward your goals? “In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.” --

Sir Francis Bacon

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Planning is a pleasure because it invites you to bring your fantastic imagination to the party. e bright ideas are owing. Sure, they will be more ambitious than you might be able to reasonably execute, but that’s what makes them so exciting. And even if you get halfway there, you’ll be much further along than you would have been without a plan.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

A stressor is lifted, and the subsequent relief will open you to a cascade of good fortune, starting with your personal life. Your work crosses into altruistic territory, a ording you the opportunity to live your values and apply your principles toward a positive impact. More highlights: You’ll establish a new practice that gives you a useful philosophy and empowering outlook. Years of having your nger on the pulse of a special interest will pay o . You’ll participate in dazzling social events.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

Countries and cities

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WORD FIND

Alaska

Andorra

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Countries and cities

Solution: 16 Letters

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Antarctica

Armenia

Bali

Belize

Canada

Chad

Crete

Cuba

Devon

Dili

Doha

Fiji Harare

Honduras India

Iran

Italy Japan

Kenya

Alaska Andorra Antarctica Armenia Bali Belize Canada

Lima Madrid Malta

Mexico

Doha Fiji Harare Honduras India

Minsk

New York

Oamaru

Oman

Lima Madrid Malta Mexico Minsk New York

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Prague Riga

Rome Russia

Seoul Spain Taiwan

Togo

Kiev Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Chad Crete Cuba Devon Dili

Iran Italy Japan Kenya

Onslow

Kiev Kyrgyzstan Laos

Peru Port Moresby

Oamaru Oman Onslow Peru Port Moresby

Prague Riga Rome Russia Seoul Spain

Tonga

Taiwan Togo

Vanuatu

Tonga

Vienna Wales

Vanuatu Vienna Wales

Solution: Our diverse planet

Solution: Our diverse planet

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The philosophy of defense

trates the kind of challenge a defender can encounter. South is in four spades, and West leads the deuce of diamonds. East wins dummy’s king with the ace and must decide what to do next.

The winning return is the four of trump, after which declarer must go down; with any other return, declarer gets home safely. More importantly, East should work out that the low trump return at trick two offers virtually the only chance to defeat the contract.

East should reason that West’s deuce-of-diamonds lead, presumably fourth-best, marks declarer with three diamonds, all of which are losers. East also knows from the bidding that South must have both missing aces as well as the king of spades. So, it would be futile for him to play the ace and another spade to try to stop a diamond ruff in dummy. Indeed, declarer would make the rest of the tricks against that defense.

this deal, which illus-

Only by maintaining control of the trump suit can East hope to stop the contract. He can’t be absolutely certain that the low trump return will do the job, but he should conclude that it offers the only realistic chance to score three diamond tricks and put the contract down one.

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The Board of Trustees of the Bethpage Public Library hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the ualified 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 Li rary 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 to nominate such candidate to the office of Li rary Trust ee. 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 2 ualified 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 oard for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions shall be availa le at the Office of the District Clerk at the School istrict Administrative Offic es, 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 e 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.

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 ualified 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 ualified 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 a ove specified Li rary Special District Meeting. Such register, upon its completion, will e filed in the Office of the istrict Cler at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will remain on file at such office and will e open for in spection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five days pri or 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 istrict Ad ministrative 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 in session at any day prior to April 3, 2024 to add any additional names to the Register 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 e filed in the Office of the istrict Cler , at her office in the School is trict Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New

York, and will be open for inspection y any ualified voter of the District between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five 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 ualified 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 Office of the istrict Cler , 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 cler 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 ualified 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 is trict 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 ualified military voters ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall e distri uted to ualified 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 allots have been issued shall be available during regular office hours at the Office of the Cler of the Bethpage Union Free School

LEGAL NOTICES

istrict 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 ualified vot er then present in the polling 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 ualified vot er 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 ue se reali ar una reunión extraordinaria de distrito con los votantes calificados del istrito s colar 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 ethpage para el a o fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que 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 ue cumplir un mandato ue comen ar el 1 de julio de 2 2 y finali ar el 3 de junio de 2029, que actualmente est a cargo de Mary Macaluso. Se necesitar una solicitud para nominar a dicho candidato para el cargo de fideico misario de la biblioteca. Las solicitudes de er n dirigirse al secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y de er n estar firmadas por, al menos, veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del dis trito. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos espec ficos ni independientes los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominaci n no de er n estip ular ningún puesto vacante espec fico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. Las solicitudes estar n disponi les 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 considerar 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 dem s candidatos. Cada solicitud de er presentarse en la oficina del secretario del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. (exceptuando s ados 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 podr votar en la mencio nada 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 present ndose 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 reunir 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 admin istrativas del distrito escolar, momento y lugar en que los miembros de la Junta de Registro incluir n en el Registro del distrito escolar los nombres de todos los votantes calificados ue se presenten personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre, 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. icho registro, una ve final i ado, se archivar en la ofi cina del secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y permanecer archivado en dicha oficina y a ierto para su in spección 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 prepar , excepto los s ados 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 ue se utili ar en la elecci n mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr 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 presentar en la oficina del secretario del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva Yor , y estar 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 s ado 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 como votante militar a la Junta de ducaci n en el edificio administrativo de Bethpage, y se la de e enviar a la oficina del secretario del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714, o poniéndose en contacto con el secretario del distrito a 516-644-4002. La solicitud de registro debe reci irse en la oficina del sec retario antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 13 de marzo de 2024. En el pedido de solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar de u manera prefi ere recibir la solicitud de registro: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del dis trito pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar pidiendo una solicitud al secretario del distrito en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11 1 , o comunic ndose con el secretario del distrito a 516-644-4002 y enviando la solicitud en persona o por correo a la oficina del secre tario del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 13 de marzo de 2024. En el pedido de solicitud de boleta electoral militar, el votante militar puede designar de qué manera prefiere reci ir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Las solicitudes de boleta electoral y las boletas electorales militares de los votantes militares calificados se de en entregar por correo o en persona. Las boletas electorales para los votantes militares se distri uir n a los votantes militares calificados antes del 14 de marzo de 2024. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales militares (1) antes del cierre de la votación, el lunes 8 de abril de 2024, y deben tener una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o 2 , a m s tardar, a las : p. m. del día de la elección deiendo estar firmadas y fecha das por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que establezca que no es posterior al día previo a la elección. n la oficina del secretario del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free se pondr a dis

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posición una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han otorgado boletas electorales militares durante el horario de atención habitual en cada uno de los cinco días previos al d a fijado para la reuni n extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el 8 de abril de 2024, en el centro de votación durante la reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Cual uier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá o jetar la votaci n de la oleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su o jeci n y las razones de esta al inspector de 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 d as previos al d a 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. Cual uier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podr o jetar la votaci n de las boletas electorales por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeci n y las ra ones 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

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JEAN CRISPINO INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JAMES CRISPINO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 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 April 4, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 26 Paula Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 53, Block 207, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment 2 ,18 .2 plus interest and costs. Premises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610730/2021. 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”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000852 79274

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LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Description: Request for Proposal for Financial Advisor/Consultant

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024 and then at said office pu licly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the

same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the est interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education

Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: March 6, 2024

3-6-2024-1T-#246250-NOB/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Description: Request for Proposal for ½ Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program by a Community Based Organization or Other Provider for the Farmingdale School District

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and then at said office pu licly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the est interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education

Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: March 6, 2024 3-6-2024-1T-#246293-NOB/ FARM

LEGAL

DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Description: Request for Proposal for Full -Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program by a Community Based Organization and or Other Provider for the Farmingdale School District

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and then at said office pu licly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the est interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: March 6, 2024 3-6-2024-1T-#246294-NOB/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Description:

Request for Proposal for Coach Bus Trips for July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices uilding (entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 and then at said office pu licly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information

for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the est interests of the School District. By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: March 6, 2024 3-6-2024-1T-#246347-NOB/ FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH 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 su ject 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.

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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

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Equanimity Holdings LLC. Articles of organi ation filed 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

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

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST CAROL MANDRACCHIA, DONALD MANDRACCHIA, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, HIS HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND ALL SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 17, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nas-

sau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 60 TANAGER LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 262, Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment 332, 13.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001399/2015. 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”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-001466 79446 3-20-13-6; 2-28-2024-4T#245879-NOB/LEV

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JASON VAUGHAN, KRISTA VAUGHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 29, 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 April 1, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 63 ANCHOR LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 182, Lot 31. Approximate amount of judgment 8 ,3 . plus interest and costs. Premises will e sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001988/2015. 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. Fore-

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closure Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-000728 79525

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT

SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT

In a Loan Security Agreement dated February 22, 2013 executed by Richard J. Chery, debtor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and then to State of New York Mortgage Agency, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 182 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/ or Garage, if applicable, of Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Apartment 3 in the building known as 1004 ROTTKAMP STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on March 28, 2024 at 9:30am on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees ip tax State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official an or certified chec made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. 900 MERCHANTS

CONCOURSE

WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516) 280-7675 3-20-13-6-2024-3T-#246108NOB/LEV

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2006-WMC3 Asset Backed ass Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3, Plaintiff AGAINST Gilberto Lopez, Eliana Rodriguez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March

28, 2016, 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 April 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 36 Elves Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION:

51, BLOCK: 343, LOT: 13. Approximate amount of judgment $745,632.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006465/2013. 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 visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. James Donald Leonard, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080415-F00 79660 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245965-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE

ISLAND TREES PUBLIC LIBRARY ISLAND TREES, NEW YORK

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 23, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the annual election and budget vote of the Island Trees Public Library will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees, New York 11756-5200, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1) To adopt the Annual Li rary udget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

2) To elect one (1) Trustee to the Island Trees Public Lirary oard to fill a five year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029 as a result of the expiration of the term of office currently held y Trustee Catherine Maganiello.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions, nominating candidates for the office of mem er of the oard of Trustees of the Library, must e filed with the Cler of the Library Vote between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no

later than Monday, March 25, 2024. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote, shall be signed y at least 2 ualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. Pre- printed nominating petitions may be obtained at the Library any weekday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that copies of estimated expenses of the Library for the year 2024-2025 may be obtained at the Library from Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. beginning April 2, 2024 and that any other propositions to be voted upon are available for inspection by any taxpayer in the District at the Library on Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M up until April 23, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held at the Library on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of discussion of the proposed 2024/2025 Library budget. All residents of the Library District are invited to attend this information meeting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail and absentee ballots may be obtained any weekday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Such application must be received by the Clerk of the Vote at least seven (7) days before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Island Trees Public Library on each of the five days prior to the day of the vote except Sundays and holidays. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Library by 5:00 pm on the date of the election.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a ualified voter whose a ility 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 pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate applications for such absentee ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a ualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are ualified 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 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

DATED: Island Trees, New York

January 27, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ISLAND TREES PUBLIC LIBRARY ISLAND TREES, NEW YORK

By: GREGORY KELTY, LIBRARY BOARD PRESIDENT 4-17-3; 3-20-6-2024-4T#246205-NOB/LEV AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO Y VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE ISLAND TREES ISLAND TREES, NUEVA YORK VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDUCIARIO 23 DE ABRIL DE 2024 SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que la elección anual y la votación del presupuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de Island Trees se llevarán a cabo el martes, 23 de abril de 2024, entre las horas de 1:00 p.m. y 9:00 p.m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Island Trees, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees, Nueva York 11756-5200, con el propósito de votar sobre los siguientes ítems:

1) Adoptar el Presupuesto Anual de la Biblioteca para el a o fiscal 2 2 2 2 , y autorizar la porción requerida del mismo a ser recaudada mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad gravable del Distrito de la Biblioteca.

2) Elegir un (1) Fiduciario para la Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de Island Trees para ocupar un mandato de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y expirará el 30 de junio de 2029, como resultado de la expiración del mandato actualmente ocupado por la Fiduciaria Catherine Maganiello.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones nominativas de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Fiduciarios de la Biblioteca deben presentarse al Secretario de la Votación de la Biblioteca entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. a más tardar el lunes, 25 de marzo de 2024. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario de la Votación de la i lioteca, estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del istrito, de e indicar la residencia de cada firmante y el nom re y la residencia del candidato. Las peticiones nominativas preimpresas pueden obtenerse

en la Biblioteca cualquier día de la semana de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las copias de los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca para el año 2024-2025 pueden obtenerse en la Biblioteca de lunes a sábado de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. a partir del 2 de abril de 2024, y que cualquier otra propuesta sujeta a votación está disponible para su inspección por parte de cualquier contribuyente del Distrito en la Biblioteca de lunes a sábado de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. hasta el 23 de abril de 2024.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública en la Biblioteca el martes, 9 de abril de 2024 a las 7:00 p.m., con el propósito de discutir el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca para 2024/2025. Todos los residentes del Distrito de la Biblioteca están invitados a asistir a esta reunión informativa.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes para boletas de voto por correo anticipado y ausente pueden obtenerse cualquier día de la semana de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario de la Votación al menos siete (7) días antes del día de la votación si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o antes del día anterior al día de la votación si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido boletas de voto por correo anticipado y ausente estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Island Trees en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la votación, excepto los domingos y días festivos. Ninguna boleta de voto por correo anticipado o ausente será contada a menos que sea recibida en la Biblioteca antes de las 5:00 p.m. en la fecha de la elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS ue un votante calificado cuya capacidad para comparecer personalmente en el lugar de votación esté sustancialmente impedida por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física y cuyo registro de inscripción haya sido marcado como “permanentemente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto ausente de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación sin necesidad de hacer solicitudes separadas para dicha boleta de voto ausente.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del istrito de la Biblioteca. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del istrito de la Biblioteca pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta de voto militar. Los votantes militares pueden

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designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta de voto militar o una boleta de voto militar por correo, transmisión de facsímil o correo electrónico electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votante militar y las solicitudes de boleta de voto militar deben recibirse en la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes, 29 de marzo de 2024. Ninguna boleta de voto militar será contada a menos que sea recibida por la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección.

FECHADO: Island Trees, Nueva York 27 de enero de 2024

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDUCIARIOS

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE ISLAND TREES ISLAND TREES, NUEVA YORK

Por: GREGORY KELTY, PRESIDENTE DE LA JUNTA DE LA

BIBLIOTECA 4-17-3; 3-20-6-2024-4T#246206-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of HomeHydrationIV LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/09/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LC to: 3244 Cherrywood Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful act.

Matthew Bustruc

3244 Cherrywood Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793 (516)-456-0239 Nassau Observer 4-10-3; 3-27-20-13-6-20246T-#246208-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

LLC Notice for Publishing - Bright Eyed Photo NY, LLC

Notice of formation of Bright Eyed Photo NY, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/23/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: 1765 Merikoke Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 4-10-3; 3-27-20-13-6-20246T-#246291-NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY 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 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

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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

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

EMIGRANT BANK, successor by merger with EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANKLONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- PUBLIC ADMIN-

ISTRATOR 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

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU.

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS

CWALT, INC., ALTER-

NATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-HY6 MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HY6, Plaintiff -against- JASON ANZELONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 2, 2024 and entered on January 3, 2024, 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 April 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL: 66, 65 and 99-104. Said premises known as 255 W SHORE DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

Approximate amount of lien $3,125,216.84 plus interest & costs.

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

Index Number 015660/2009.

BRIAN DAVIS, ESQ., Referee

Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ANTHONY PRICE, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 20, 2023.

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 April 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 67 Colonial Dr, 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 002 and Lot 16-18.

Approximate amount of judgment $439,901.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008046/2015.

Peter T. Bauer, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville,

NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DAWN TORREY A/K/A DAWN MARIE TORREY A/K/A DAWN RIVERS A/K/A DAWN M. RIVERS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 6, 2023 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on January 26, 2024, 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 April 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 50 Prentice Road, Levittown, NY 11756.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 448 and Lot 38. Approximate amount of judgment is $546,936.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601847/2020. 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.

Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 182363-1

3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#246329-NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SU-

PREME 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

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of FOAWM LLC filed with SSNY on JULY 19, 2023. Office: NASSAU County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 527 PLAINVIEW ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-6; 2-282024- 6T-#246066-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of MJAJ HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/13/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 211 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful act. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-6; 2-282024-6T-#246204-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Safeguard Self Storage #190116 located at 1522 Old Country Road Plainview NY 11803 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.storageauctions.com on 3/25/2024 at 12:00PM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Ayana N Bluiett unit #1376; Tishawri Tate unit #2136; Earl Edwards unit #3108. This sale may be with-

drawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT 2007-9T1), Plaintiff AGAINST Won Shin Oh, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 25, 2018, 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 April 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 80 Elmwood Street, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 12, BLOCK: 009, LOT: 60. Approximate amount of judgment $820,452.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #016036/2009. 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 visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2004-21, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-21, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Juan Borbon a/k/a Juan Borbon Sr., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 7, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Su-

preme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 178 Morton Blvd., Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 11, LOT: 33. Approximate amount of judgment $1,206,708.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013648/2013. 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 visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Referee’s phone number: (516) 510-4020. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029726-F01 79670 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245964-NOB/PLV

Port Vs. Syosset Face-Off At Farmingdale State

The Port Washington Vikings squared off against the Syosset Braves, on February 25, in the semifinals of the Class AAA Nassau playoffs at Farmingdale State College. The Vikings won 66-56.

The number one-seeded Vikings were led by senior Trevor Amalfitano, who scored 23 points, leading all scorers. Syosset’s leading scorers were AJ AbuSaab and Will Pettinato, who both scored 14 apiece.

These two teams also met up in last year’s semifinals but ended in a Port Washington blowout of Syosset. The score was closer this time around but Port Washington was still dominant in victory.

Free throws were the difference between the two teams with Port Washington making 21 free throws compared to just three makes for Syosset. Amalfitano had 11 of his own as he was guarded by multiple players who couldn’t help but foul him as he drove to the lane at will.

Port Washington overcame a three-point

disparity. Port Washington only hit three of them while Syosset hit 10 threes.

Syosset’s Yassen Shaker made a quick layup to start the scoring but the next basket didn’t come until Jake Spinoso made an

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up-and-under layup four minutes into the game. Amalfitano added eight points in the first quarter helping the Vikings jump out to a 15-5 lead.

The Braves stormed back in the second

quarter with four threes giving them a 1716 lead. Pettinato hit three of his four threes in the opening barrage. Port followed that 12-1 run with a run of their own starting with a John Spinoso three; they ended the quarter on a 9-4 run giving them a 28-21 cushion going into halftime.

The Vikings achieved their biggest lead at the start of the third quarter, 36-23 with an 8-3 run that saw four different players make shots in what was an overall team effort of a win. Toward the end of the quarter, Syosset showed some life after a tough Kyle Joe layup and the foul. Amalfitano drew a foul as time was ticking down at the end of the quarter quieting that short spark of life. The two free throws made the score 45-37 heading into the final period.

Cole Reyes scored all 10 of his points in the fourth including two three-point plays to help elevate Port Washington to the championship round. Syosset didn’t go away easily as AbuSaab hit a big three making the game 54-50, the closest the score has been since the second but they just couldn’t do enough to gain another lead since that quarter.

Port Washington improves 20-2 on the season and will return to Farmingdale State College on March 2 to play Baldwin High School who they lost to in the last two playoffs including last year’s championship game.

The Port Washington Vikings beat Syosset 66-56 to move onto the Nassau Class AAA Championship Game at Farmingdale State College. (Photo credit: Cole McDonnell)

On The Road Again: Dylan’s 1974 Comeback Tour

BY JOE SCOTCHIE Editors@antonnews.com

In 1966, Bob Dylan was riding high. In just five short years, this obscure songwriter from small-town Minnesota had made his mark, first as the voice of folk music then to the balladeer of folk rock to finally, a limousine-riding rock superstar. On top of that, he journeyed to an unsuspecting Mineola to marry, at a public ceremony, the model Sara Lowndes.

Dylan also had a residence at Woodstock. One day, while riding his motorcycle, the helmetless Dylan crashed his bike. He survived, but it was a close call. Both James Dean and Duane Allman weren’t so lucky. Dylan didn’t stop recording. However, his touring days had ended. Dylan and his wife now had a family that eventually grew to four children. By 1974, the man was getting restless. The road beckoned. Best of all, The Band, the Canadian-based group that had accompanied his 1966 tour, had become stars. The first Dylan concert tour in eight years was underway.

Years later, Dylan, in his usual cryptic style, dismissed the January to March

exercise. Members of The Band were equally unimpressed.

Maybe so. Dylan’s fans had been patient. So had the media. The tour was a cultural event. For a nation consumed by Watergate, it represented a welcome homecoming for its most prolific songwriter.

Dylan, now 33, remained on the cutting edge of cultural trends. The tour worked. Fifty years later, the man still performs. His peak years will always be when he played with Robbie Robertson (The Band’s leader) The 1974 tour came with great publicity.

A Newsweek cover proclaimed, “Dylan’s Back!” Rolling Stone dedicated several issues to the tour. Arenas in large cities throughout the country were sold out. A book by John Pickering and a compilation of the Rolling Stone articles were published.

The set started with Dylan and The Band playing a string of rockers, followed by a solo acoustic set, a performance by The Band’s greatest hits and a return to the style that opened the show.

The electric set included “Lay Lady Lay,” “Rainy Day Women No. #12 and #35,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “It Ain’t

Me, Babe,” and “Ballad Of A Thin Man.” Acoustic numbers were “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” “Just Like A Woman,” and “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding),” The Band ran through “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “The Weight,” “Rag Mama Rag,” and “Stage Fright.” (Such critics as Nat Hentoff thought The Band’s sets were the showstoppers.)

The final set ended on a conventional note. “Like A Rolling Stone” closed the show, an electric rendition of “Blowin’ In The Wind” was the final encore.

The 1974 tour was a pace setter in several ways. It played to arenas only, selling those 18,000 or more capacity venues. It began the sentimental habit of fans lighting electronic candles in the darkness, waiting for the encores to start. There were politics involved. “It’s All Right” featured a line, “Even the President of the United States/ Sometimes must have to stand naked,” one that drew a big applause from young people who had soured uniformly on President Nixon. Numerous celebrities----Ringo Starr, Jack Nicholson, Carole King, Warren Beatty and Dylan’s old flame, Joan Baez---flocked

to the Los Angeles gigs. There were the books and a live album, Before The Flood, a double-disc product quickly hailed as the best such track yet to be released.

The Dylan mystique worked. These tours were not spoiled by excess drugs and alcohol, not to mention fights and rioting.

Along the way, Dylan made a friend for life. During the Atlanta stop, the man paid a visit to the governor’s mansion. Jimmy Carter was serving his final year as the Peach State’s chief executive. Carter’s son, Chip, was a huge Dylan fan.

Dylan and Carter bonded. No one considered Carter to be presidential material. Rolling Stone reported that the Georgia governor might be a vice-presidential hopeful. Three years later, Carter, now President, quoted his new friend during his inaugural address. “As Bob Dylan sang, he who is not being born is busy dying.”

It was a meeting of giants. In 2002, Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize. Fourteen years later, Dylan was awarded a Nobel for literature. The two have remained friends and confidants.

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Bob Dylan and The Band touring in Chicago, 1974. (Image via Jim Summaria, Wikimedia Commons)

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