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Hicksville Recognizes 2024 Founders Day Honorees

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The importance of the PTA has not gone unnoticed in Hicksville.

The district recently selected and recognized 47 respective PTA members as Founders Day Honorees, acknowledging their hard work and dedication to their schools.

In their 2024 Bulletin Board Newsletter, Nicole Fragopoulos and Patricia Bulerin, PTA Council co-presidents, said, “Founders Day is a day when our community comes together each year to celebrate our honorees and renew our commitment to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for parents and an advocate for student education.

“As we gather on Founders Day,” the letter continues, “Let’s reflect on the profound words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’” Founders Day also serves as a reminder and celebration of Alice Mclellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, and Selena Sloan Butler, who worked to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety.

“These women had a simple idea: to improve the lives and future of all children. Our founders had strength, dedication, kindness and were united in these goals; the same which are found in our Hicksville community.”

7th, and running his first Marching Band rehearsal the very next day. “As a brand new teacher, the pool I jumped into was so deep you couldn’t see the bottom. But I have zero regrets. My soul has many colors, but black and orange are the two most dominant!”

As Supervisor of Fine Arts, Wyman worked with district administration to maintain all art, music, and theatre programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hicksville was one of only a handful of districts to maintain all Fine Arts programs throughout the pandemic. Recently, he developed ad implemented a fiveyear instrument replacement program that includes 263 new instruments district-wide. “I have loved every moment of my time spent in Hicksville,” Wyman shared, “and I cannot wait to see what the future holds!”

The other honorees were as follows:

Burns Avenue Elementary

Dianna O’Neill and Karin Reiner - staff

Kim Kafel and Denise Schiraldi - parents

Dutch Lane Elementary

This year marked the 71st celebration of Founders Day, and an evening of dining and communal enjoyment was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Honorees were selected from the district’s seven elementary schools, middle school, high school, and SEPTA (special education programs). “We are proud to work with this fantastic community and all the individuals who work hard to make a difference,” Fragopoulos’ and Bulerin’s letter continued. “Being co-presidents of the Hicksville Council of PTAs is a privilege, and we are proud to be a part of this great district.”

Chad Wyman, supervisor of Fine Arts, was nominated as this year’s District Honored Guest. Wyman began his tenure in the Hicksville School District in July of 1999. He vividly remembers the emotions of being approved by the Board of Education on July

Dolan-Dame and Karen Felber - staff

Milena Morales and Linda Smith - parents

SEPTA

Inna Mishiev and Jamie Murray - staff

Catherine O’Neil - parent

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Stefanie Cristina, Danielle Donnelly and Mary O’Conor

Tracy Foresta - parent

East Street

Elementary

Pam Del Gatto, Nicole Hein and Tony Puma - staff

Ciara Fiorello and Silvia Macedoparents

Fork Lane Elementary

Ben Coreas and Tara Schwartz - staff

Serina Bernard and Amanda Campisi - parents

Lee Avenue Elementary

Kathleen Bell and Jaclyn Svaral - staff

Jodi Ridgewell and Stephen Smith - parents

Old Country Road Elementary

Gloria Cruz, Sofia DeFalco and Carrie Ryan - staff

Avel Abuzo and Nisha Diler - parents

Woodland Avenue Elementary

Amanda McGrath, Maria Talavera and Kristin Waldron - staff

Edith Chauca de Encalada and Elysia Jackson - parents

Middle School

Catherine Dambrose, Meghan Dowling-Lewis and Diego Echeverry - staff

Cindy Garcia, Danielle McKie and Diane Pramberger - parents

High School

Christine Anderson, Kevin Bunting, Erin

Active involvement in PTA is one of the many ways parents can participate in their children’s education. Each school has a PTA unit that belongs to the NYS PTA and the National PTA, founded in 1897, and is dedicated to the improvement of education, health, safety, and protection of children. In addition, the Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is concerned with children who require special educational services in order to develop to their full potential. The Hicksville Council of PTAs is the coordinating body with its own executive committee and representatives from individual units. Together they work toward the same goal shared by the district as a whole - excellence in educational opportunities for all Hicksville students.

PTA sponsors a wide variety of special activities for parents and students. In order to recognize community pride, the PTA Council sponsors a Homecoming Fair in early autumn, holds an annual Founders Day celebration, where PTA honors individuals, including staff members and parents, who have made outstanding contributions to PTA’s goals and objectives.

The interest and involvement of parents in education is a vital part of the process, and PTA invites all parents, teachers,

students and community members, to join and participate. Each PTA unit holds Executive Board Meetings as noted on the District Calendar. The public is invited to attend any of these meetings; however, voting at Executive Board meetings limited to members on the unit’s Executive Board, which consists of the officers and committee chairs. Only PTA members may vote at general meetings.

If you would like information regarding meeting times and locations, please contact your unit president.

Town Of Oyster Bay Seeks Nominations For Women Of Distinction Program

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson, together with Councilwomen Laura Maier and Vicki Walsh, announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Town’s 2024 Women of Distinction Program. During Women’s History Month, throughout the month of March, residents are invited to nominate extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities.

“Each year, the Town has the honor of recognizing women who go above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them through our Women of Distinction Program,” said Councilwoman Johnson, who serves as Chairwoman of the Women of Distinction Committee. “If you know a special woman who helps make your community a better place to live, we invite you to nominate her to be a 2024 Town of Oyster Bay Woman of Distinction.”

Supervisor Saladino added, “We are

proud to recognize women in our Town and invite residents to submit nominations of those who make a difference and enrich the lives of others. We look forward to sharing their stories and recognizing their efforts to make our community, families and Town a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Women of Distinction will be recognized at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Town Board in May. Nominations may be submitted for any achievement or honorable cause performed by the nominee. The Town seeks to recognize individuals for their contributions to the arts, education, environment, athletics, community or civic service, volunteerism or business. Honorees must live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay.

To submit a nomination for the Women of Distinction Awards Program, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/women or call (516) 624-6380 for an application.

—Submitted by The Town of Oyster Bay

Chad Wyman was 2024’s District Honored Guest. (Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools)

Massapequa Park Celebrates Golden Anniversary Of

“Brady Bunch”

Senior Citizens Center

Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino, Trustees Dana Durso and Todd Svec joined to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Massapequa Park “Brady Bunch” Senior Citizens Center.

YES Center Attends Conference On Substance Use

since its inception.

Over the past 50 years the “Brady Bunch” has participated in numerous events such as Massapequa Cares, Holiday Open House, Breakfast in the Park, Harvest Fair, the Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting and offering their services where needed to benefit the community.

—Submitted by the Inc. Village of Massapequa Park

Earlier this year, staff and partners of YES Community Counseling Center (YES) joined over 4,300 professionals working to prevent substance misuse and youth use at CADCA’s (Community-based, Advocacy-focused, Data-driven, Coalition-building Association) 34th Annual National Leadership Forum in National Harbor, MD. YES supported the attendance of the following organizations and partners: Partnering in Action Change for Tomorrow (PACT) program, Levittown Community Action Coalition (LCAC), the Hispanic Counseling Center (HCC), the Hispanic Alliance for Prevention (HAP), Levittown and Island Trees School Districts, and Levittown Young Organizers United to Help (LYOUTH).

Everything But

The Hamentashen

At Congregation Beth Tikvah, in Wantagh, Rabbi Weisblum and Morah Dahlia gave a brief introduction to the Hebrew School children about the custom of giving Shalach Manot packages to people on Purim. Morah Dahlia told about how important it is especially for the soldiers because they are separated from their family and friends. Cookie Cohen briefly told how she read that in Israel, children always do this mitzvah for soldiers.

An assembly line was set up and the children each filled two or three bags with goodies for the soldiers. When that was done, Len provided them with Purim notes where they could write short greetings and draw pictures,

and these were also put into the bags.

When the project was completed, Len asked if anyone knew what was missing. Many of the children knew the answer. Hamentashen! He explained that unlike the treats they packed, hamentashen would not “travel” well to Israel, and arrangements are in place for them to be added in Israel before the bags are distributed to the soldiers.

Even for the youngest, it’s important to give them a hands-on opportunity to do this important mitzvah connecting them to both a beautiful Purim custom and to the soldiers of the IDF who are defending the State of Israel.

—Submitted by Jo-Ann Hertzman

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Attendees included LCAC Co-Chair Larry Lamendola, PACT Prevention Worker Valeria Rosales, PACT and HAP Program Coordinator Rachael Neglia, HCC Chief Executive Officer Claudia Boyle, HCC Associate Director Clara Rodis, Levittown School District Social Worker JoAnn Medina, and two LYOUTH students from MacArthur and Island Trees High Schools. One student was chosen among hundreds of applicants to receive a full scholarship to attend the event. At Forum, the students attended specialized youth leadership trainings and collaborated with youth from across the nation and abroad to brainstorm new and innovative ways to combat substance use among their peers.

With locations in Massapequa and Levittown, YES, a licensed prevention and substance use treatment provider, delivers a wide range of counseling and services to youth and families including addiction treatment services, schoolbased prevention programming, youth financial literacy, community education, coalition building, and professional training. YES services individuals across southeastern and central Nassau County. YES’ partnership with the organizations listed above is an integral part of the agency’s mission to help increase awareness about personal and community issues, prevent and treat substance misuse, and promote healthy families and a safe community.

Every year, CADCA’s National Leadership Forum brings together professionals from all backgrounds – including educators, law enforcement, individuals in recovery, parents, mental health professionals, public health professionals, treatment providers, and youth and coalition leaders – to mobilize the country’s prevention champions. Top experts in the prevention field provided engaging workshops for Forum participants on the latest science, news, and trends in substance misuse, as well as on new tools and strategies to tackle the issue of substance misuse in local communities. Over the course of four days, 180 workshops were offered to attendees. This year’s conference was the most attended Leadership Forum

Capitol Hill Day, which occurs on the 3rd day of the annual Forum, provided an opportunity for both adults and youth to meet with elected officials and advocate for positive changes in prevention policy. On this day, LCAC Co-Chair Larry Lamendola presented about the loss of his daughter, Lisa, to a fentanyl poisoning in 2019, how he’s utilized his grief to make positive change in the community, and the importance of supporting legislative action to keep our communities safe from the devastating substance. At only 17 years old, one LYOUTH student followed Larry’s lead to present about the power of youth coalitions to make a difference. Rachael Neglia also took center stage to present about the significance of funding and utilizing programs dedicated to the prevention of substance misuse in front of approximately 50 other New York State organizations. YES thanks Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Chuck Schumer for their time and attention.

The information and tools provided at CADCA’s National Leadership Forum are invaluable to the success of community organizations like YES and its partners in addressing substance misuse and bringing about long-lasting change.

—Submitted by YES Community Counseling Center

L-R: Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino, Trustee Todd Svec, Trustee Dana Durso, Senior Center Director Michele Bartolo and “Brady Bunch” President Richard Grefig. (Contributed photo)

YES partners and Levittown youth meet outside on Capitol Hill to advocate for legislative action.

(Contributed photo)

A Winter Wrapup From

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Throughout the month of February, the teachers and staff members within Island Trees School District have hosted fundraisers, raising close to $7,000 for the community. They also created hands-on, memorable learning experiences for students throughout the buildings.

In February, J. Fred Sparke Elementary School hosted Family Math Night. Kindergarten and first-grade students and family members were invited in to play engaging math games, spotlighting the skills that students are taught within the classroom. Fun was had by all in attendance. Throughout the school day, students participated in Crack the Code and math exploration activities. Staff members at Sparke also began a before school program, teaching students how to play cooperatively. Students are learning how to win and lose gracefully. February was a month of fundraising and food drives at Sparke. As a building, over 230 pounds of soup were collected for the annual Soup’er Bowl food drive. In addition, $114 was raised and donated to the Go Red for Women, which is a national move-

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ment by The American Heart Association to end heart disease and strokes in women.

Finally, a fundraiser was hosted for a beloved former colleague, Colleen Truono. The fundraiser was hosted at Governors, and over $4,000 was raised.

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.”

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At Michael F. Stokes Elementary School third-graders participated in the first annual Living Wax Museum. As part of the nonfiction reading unit, students studied a biography of an influential person from the past (or present). Students chose athletes,

scientists, musicians, and scholars from the past and present. Students wrote a biography report about their individual, created a speech based on their biography, and “became” that person during the living wax museum event. Second- and fourth-

Third-grade students participated in the first annual Living Wax Museum. (Contributed photos)

grade students were in awe of the living wax figures, as were parents, administrators and community members. Students in third-grade have been enjoying their third science unit, forces and physics. Students have been learning about magnetic, electro-static, frictional, gravitational and elastic force through hands-on activities and experiments. Students in second, third and fourth grade competed in an IXL challenge. As a school, students completed over 100,000 questions. The three winning classes for the IXL Challenge were Ms. Fabrizio’s second-grade class, Mrs. Heigel’s third-grade class, and Mrs. Emigholz’s fourth-grade class. Finally, fourth-grade student Arianna Lee represented Stokes Elementary School playing in the NYSSMA Piano Festival. The music teachers are so proud of her hard work and dedication to music!

At Island Trees Memorial Middle School, fifth-grade students learned about the value of being financially responsible through Hofstra’s Money and Me Program. Once a week, each fifth-grade class gained insight on how to balance a checkbook, earn interest on their money and avoid financial disaster. The eight week course is sure to leave a lasting impression on all. All English Language Arts teachers participated in classroom spelling bees. Winners from each of those went on to the school-wide spelling bee, run by Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Villano. Two champions moved on to the qualifying round. The science enrichment 8A students have officially completed

and submitted their mission folders to eCybermission! Since last October, students have been pouring their hearts and minds into scientific exploration, facing challeng-

es head-on and embracing the joy of discovery. Their projects touch on issues close to their hearts- from environmental conservation to community health- showcasing a

deep sense of empathy and responsibility for the world around them. The science enrichment 8A teachers, Ms. Rosenking and Ms. Goldstein, are so proud of their students’ growth and passion for scientific exploration! The World Language Club participated in the Pulsera Project, which is a nonprofit organization that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artisans with students through the sale of colorful hand woven bracelets, or “pulseras” in Spanish. With the money raised from pulsera sales, they fund a wide range of social impact programs that empower people through secondary education, university scholarships, housing programs, healthcare, disability rights advocacy, women and youth leadership, funding for environmental initiatives, and more. The club members helped sell pulseras during their lunch periods and were able to raise $600.

At Island Trees High School, students were able to participate in a talent show in the month of February. In addition, the Island Trees AP Computer Science class celebrated their third annual hackathon to prepare for the upcoming AP exam. Students spent the day working on their AP Computer Science projects. Finally, there was an amazing turnout to Battle of the Classes.

The United Teachers of Island Trees thank the community for their continued support. We cannot wait to share the great things that are going on within the schools in the upcoming months.

Members of the World Language Club at Island Trees Memorial Middle School.

East Broadway Dives Under The Sea For The Little Mermaid Play

Talent beamed from the stage at East Broadway Elementary School as they presented their latest play, The Little Mermaid, a production weeks in the making.

Audiences were taken under the sea with immersive stage sets decorated with student-made props and backgrounds. Under the direction of art teacher Kaitlyn

Judge and music teacher Alexia Horner, more than 50 students played sea creatures, sailors and mermaids to tell the story of Ariel discovering a world beyond

the sea. Playing the leads were Faith Ahn as Ariel and Eric Joseph Laucella as Prince Eric.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of more than 15,000 finalists out of the 1.5 million students who entered the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The district is pleased to announce that POBJFKHS seniors Matthew Kang, Michael P. Olakkengil, and Richard Wong are among the 15,000 students nationwide who progressed to the next level of the competition

“Being recognized as National Merit Scholarship finalists is a true testament to the exceptional dedication and academic prowess exhibited by each of our outstand-

ing seniors,” Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS Principal Dr. Heather Dvorak said. “We are immensely proud of their achievements and eagerly anticipate the bright futures that await them as they continue to excel and make meaningful contributions to our community and beyond.”

As finalists, these three students will be considered for approximately 7,100 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. Winners will be announced in the spring.

—Submitted by the PlainviewOld Bethpage Central School District

Massapequa’s Berner Students Get The Scoop On Smoking Dangers

By empowering students with knowledge, the hope is that they will make healthy decisions on their own. Seventhgraders at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District recently got the facts on cigarettes, vaping and other nicotine products as part of a month-long unit in health class.

Health education teacher Denise Robertson said that while cigarette smoking among teens and young adults is down, vaping has increased, and it is important to warn students of the dangers. They watched a video that simulated the effects on a person’s lung exposed to a pack of day of cigarettes for a month. Students watched as a glass jar and the cotton balls inside turned dark brown.

Students did different activities on their Chromebooks. They analyzed the cost of smoking or vaping over a week, a month, a year and five years, and discussed how that money could be better spent. In the

Mr. Gross Mouth station, they learned how tobacco can damage their teeth. In Smokers Beware, students compared the warning labels on cigarette packages in the United States and other countries.

Each student did a tobacco interview, asking 10 questions of either a current smoker, a former smoker or a non-smoker about why they chose to or didn’t choose to smoke or vape. To experience what life is like with emphysema, students walked from the first floor to the third floor, and back down, only breathing through a straw. They observed changes to their breathing and heartbeat while walking up and down the stairs. While they were able to quickly catch their breath upon returning to the first floor, Ms. Robertson explained that a person with emphysema faces constant breathing difficulties and can’t do a lot of simple activities.

The different activities in the unit are meant to give students perspective on the

In health classes, students have been exploring the dangers of tobacco and nicotine. (Contributed photo)

impacts of using tobacco and nicotine products, so they can form their own ideas and values.

“Their values,” Ms. Robertson said, “are

going to direct what they do and do not do in their lives.”

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

East Broadway students Vittoria DiGiovanni and Faith Ahn brought to life the characters of Flounder and Ariel in a production of The Little Mermaid.

Scarlett Alston, center, brought a menacing tone to Ursula. (Contributed photos)

Matthew Kang Michael P. Olakkengil Richard Wong (Contributed photos)

Saladino Announces Paid Internship Opportunities For College Students

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience. The Town will offer an internship program for the 2024 summer season.

“Internships give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am proud that the Town will once again provide that opportunity for our residents,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This internship program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to receive mentorship and supervision from experienced government professionals.”

This program compensates students at a competitive rate of $18 an hour, and students will work 19.5 hours per week. The program will operate May 30th through August 7th. Internships are available in the

following Town Departments: Comptroller, General Services, Environmental Resources, Inter-Governmental Affairs, Planning & Development, Public Information, Public Safety, Public Works/Engineering, Town Attorney, Town Board, and Town Clerk. Interns will gain worksite specific knowledge, learn departmental procedures, assist with general office duties and reports, develop an understanding of worksite specific projects and apply the knowledge gained to benefit the Town of Oyster Bay.

College students interested in internship opportunities must apply by April 12th. Applicants must submit a resume with their application, available at oysterbaytown.com/internship. Completed applications and resumes should be submitted to personnel@oysterbay-ny.gov. For more information, please call (516) 624-6425.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay (Image via Unsplash)

Registration Underway For Town’s Spring Co-Ed Fitness Classes

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness can register for the Town’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes run for 10 weeks and are offered to individuals 18 years of age or older.

“The Town’s spring co-ed recreational programs have consistently proven to be one of the most popular programs the Town offers each year, as they provide a terrific outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape,” said Councilwoman Maier. “Residents can participate in a variety of activities, including Cardio Kick-boxing, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates and Ballroom Dancing, all of which begin in early April.”

Each session runs for 10 weeks, beginning in early April. All classes are held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville. Registration is now underway for the following classes:

•Ballroom Dancing: offered Saturdays, from 7pm to 8pm, beginning April 6th.

•Cardio Kick-Boxing: offered Thursdays, 7:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning April 4th.

•Pilates, Tone & Sculpt: offered Mon-

days, from 8pm to 9pm, beginning April 1st.

•Yoga: Residents can select one of three sessions: Saturdays (beginning April 6th from 9am to 10am), Sundays (beginning April 7th from 8:45am to 9:45am), or Tuesdays (beginning April 2nd from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

•Zumba: Residents can select one of two sessions: Mondays (beginning April 1st from 6:45pm to 7:45pm) or Wednesdays (beginning April 3rd from 7:30pm to 8:30pm).

Online registration is currently underway at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal.

You must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license.

All classes are held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents.

Proof of residency/age required when registering, with TOB residents given first preference. Mats are not provided; participants should bring their own mat to Yoga and Pilates. For more information, call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by The Town of Oyster Bay

Model Train Show To Benefit Nassau County Police Explorers Program

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Levittown Hall, located at 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Charitable donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Nassau County Police Explorers Program.

“We’re proud to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot to offer this model train show while raising charitable funds for the Nassau County Police Explorers,” said Councilwoman Maier. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.”

The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts from area clubs in several different scales coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Parents may bring a secure step stool of their own for children to stand on. For everyone’s safety, standing on chairs is not permitted.

Admission in to the exhibit is $7, children ages 4 to 11 years are $4 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville. com or call 516-433-4444.

About the Nassau County Explorers Program:

The Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring Program is based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education and leadership experience. An important goal of law enforcement exploring is to help young adults be responsible and caring people, both now and in the future using “character education activities” which helps young adults develop the ability to make responsible choices. It aids teens in becoming more independent, developing social relationships, re-evaluating values while also undergoing positive physical and psychological changes. For more information, visit www.nclee.org.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Good Friday

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Springtime Carrot Cake Muffins

1:30 p.m. Join Chef Rob for his live cooking class! This We’ll be learning to how to make super moist and cinnamony carrot cake muffins! These treats are great for breakfast, snacktime, or on the fly. This is a hands-on class where you will prepare the batter at the library, and then take it home to bake! You will need to bring: a

box grater, peeler, muffin tin, medium bowl, whisk, and rubber spatula. Doors close ten minutes after the start of the program - no one will be allowed in the program after that time. This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library.

Celebrate Good Friday and Easter at CenterPoint Church March 29 - 31, 2024. Join us at any of our Long Island locations: Massapequa, Bay Shore, Holbrook, Kings Park, Stony Brook, and Long Beach. Visit cpchurch. com/easter for information and service times.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Easter Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Special Level Craft Class

10:30 a.m. Make your own basket of silk flowers and decorated wooden eggs! There are no fees for these craft classes designed for adults with special needs run by Doreen McIlwaine, Special Education

Coordinator/Behavioral Specialist. Make this spring arrangement to brighten your day! This event is taking place at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane. For more information, call (516) 731-5728 ext. 244 or email pr@levittown-

ONGOING

Plainedge Schools

The Plainedge School District will be conducting a survey of parents and guardians of the students in kindergarten through fifth grade, who attend the Schwarting, East Plain or JH West Schools, to determine if there is any interest in a school breakfast program. If insufficient interest is determined, an exemption to participate in the program will be requested by the Plainedge School Board of Education to the New York State Education Department. Parents and taxpayers are asked to share their concerns regarding the district’s survey and exception request by contacting Edward Ross, District School Lunch Director at Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Drive, NY 11758 or by calling 922-7594.

Free Musical Performances at Local Libraries

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that the Town Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue this spring with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for April include:

- Gemini Journey on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Massapequa Public Library. Celebrating the art of the dance form in music.

- Phil Costa & the Something Special Swing Band on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library. Performing nostalgic jazz swing music.

- The Hambones on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library. Performing rock, country, rhythm and blues, folk and more. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on April 2nd. For more information call POB Library (516) 9380077.

- Squeaky Clean Band on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Hicksville Public Library. Performing songs familiar to those who enjoy 1960s-era AM radio.

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Blakeman Sued By Roller Derby, Hosts Celebrity Press Event

The Nassau County Executive is keeping busy on the girls and women’s sports front

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has remained in the news over the past couple of weeks after being sued by the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) over his controversial February 22 executive order, then hosting Caitlyn Jenner at the Legislature for a semi-private press event a week later.

The plaintiff in the lawsuit, filed against Nassau County on March 11, is the Long Island Roller Rebels, a Nassau Countybased recreational women’s flat track roller derby league, which welcomes trans women. According to the team and their attorneys, the group is now barred from using Nassau County’s facilities under the broad-ranging new order, which immediately went into effect on Feb. 22.

“This cruel policy sends the dangerous message that trans people don’t belong in Nassau County,” said Curly Fry, a member of Roller Rebels, in a statement.

“As a league committed to building community and providing a safe space for everybody, we reject this policy, which bars us from public-run venues where we would otherwise play and practice just because we believe in inclusion and stand against transphobia. We hope the court sees this policy for what it is—transphobic and unjust—and makes sure Nassau County is a safe space for trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive people.”

Gabriella Larios, staff attorney at the New York Civil Liberties Union, said in a statement, “Nassau County’s cynical attempt to shut them out of public spaces is a blatant violation of our state’s civil and human rights laws. It also speaks to growing, nationwide attacks against LGBTQ+ rights, and we won’t stand for this hatred here in New York. As promised the day this executive order was issued, we’re taking action so that the courts relegate this harmful, transphobic policy to the dustbin of history, where it belongs.”

Larios, one of three NYCLU attorneys officially handling the case, said in a phone interview with Anton Media Group. “This is an order that discriminates against trans women and girls solely on the basis of their gender identity, and that is quintessential discrimination under our state’s anti-discrimination laws.”

“The Long Island Roller Rebels brought this lawsuit to ensure that they, as a team which welcomes trans women, can use

county facilities without any limitation, as is their right. The team feels it is very important to fight this executive order because the longer it is in effect, the longer that trans people in Nassau County receive the message that they are not welcome there.

Larios also called Blakeman’s order particularly “egregious” against the backdrop of New York State established law, adding that it “up-ends the status quo as we know

it with no real justification or reasoning that it’s legitimate.”

To that end, Blakeman has “repeatedly confirmed that he’s not aware of any examples in Nassau County of trans women or girls having a competitive advantage over any particular individuals,” Larios noted. Instead, by way of local explanation, Blakeman has pointed to the busy permit-issuing season for local recreation

facilities being underway, she said.

“This applies to recreational teams as well as competitive ones, from a youth softball league, to a women’s roller derby team, to a charity organization holding a one-off tournament. We think this is an order where the real message is that trans people shouldn’t have a full life and participate in sports, that it’s not really grounded in any real, defensible justification.”

A week later, Executive Blakeman held a semi-private press conference on Monday, March 18 alongside Olympic gold-medalist Caitlyn Jenner at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola.

“My executive order has one goal, and that is to make sure competition is fair and safe here in Nassau County and that we protect women and girls,” said Blakeman.

He introduced the former Olympian decathlete as an American hero not only in athletic competition, but also for standing up for principles she believes in and not being afraid to say how she feels.

“I have empathy for all LGBT people, and I have a thorough understanding of all the struggles no matter how different our circumstances may be,” said Jenner.

“This is not anti-trans. This is protecting women and girls, who are a protected class under federal law and the United States constitution,” said Blakeman.

The pair emphasized their disappointment in Nassau County having received a cease-and-desist order from New York Attorney General Letitia James, demanding Blakeman rescind the order, which she called “discriminatory and transphobic.”

Jenner accused James of thinking her office to be above U.S. law and using LGBT people for political gain.

Regarding that joint press event, Larios commented, “We feel that the press conference was yet another disgraceful attempt to target and villainize trans women and girls by sending the message that they’re not worthy of the same benefits as their peers in sports ... We don’t support platforming that kind of rhetoric anywhere.”

“None of these groups that are subject to this order knew that it was coming. They all found out at the same press conference on February 22,” she went on.

“In order to comply with this order, they’re now going to have to make very invasive inquiries about cis-gendered women [who identify as the gender they were assigned at birth] and trans women alike. Groups like the Roller Rebels don’t want to do that, and this [order] is going to turn away a lot of women from sports.”

Members of the Long Island Roller Rebels are shown posing together in this photo from their homepage. (Credit: Long Island Roller Rebels)

Caitlyn Jenner spoke alongside County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County Legislature complex on March 18. (Via Bruce Blakeman’s Facebook page)

Elegance Embodied: Unveiling The Opulence

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Tucked neatly and unassumingly into the crux of the Great Neck peninsula is the newest luxury clothier to arrive on the Gold Coast, MSA Haute Couture. Although not new to the industry by any means, MSA Haute Couture is heartily established with nearly four decades of experience and an elite following of who’s who from across the country, originating first in Manhattan. The company has since closed its city location to focus on the Great Neck boutique; the word is catching on like wildfire, while also maintaining some renowned discretion.

“We are the best-kept secret, just like we were in New York,” MSA Haute Couture spokesman Rob Feinberg said. “We have built a store that we love, from the ground up and it is an entirely different luxury experience here than it was in Manhattan; long-time customers come to the Great Neck store and are amazed.”

The store’s deals on luxury items are too good to reveal. If you know your luxury brands, their quality and value, this is definitely the store for you.

“The experience is intimate,” said Feinberg. “People expect to stop in for an hour and stay for three or four hours.”

It is not uncommon to find personal shopping professionals on assignment or chauffeured shoppers frequenting the boutique, on excursions from the city.

“We have regular clients come over from New Jersey and Connecticut and several who fly in from California quarterly,” Feinberg said. “It’s all about luxury here.”

Most of the boutique’s business is by appointment and every thread in the boutique is certainly impressive.

“A lot of our clients are looking for gorgeous gowns, for weddings, galas or other high-end events,” Feinberg said. “If we know a client is coming, we will bring things over from our warehouse and prepare a personalized experience based on their preferences and size.”

Gowns run from approximately 25” to 34” in length, varying in styles, prints, sleeve design

Sara embodies her store’s elegance.

(Photos by Christy Hinko)

The boutique is dressed for spring.

Of An Exquisite Luxury Fashion Emporium

and price. The boutique also caters to all demographics.

“We are a destination for anyone who wants to buy something nice, whether that is a bag, shoes, a dress or a jacket,” Feinberg said. “Younger shoppers love this place as much as the more refined client.”

The boutique staff are excited to meet new clients, especially those who have never experienced the store while it had been established in the city.

“Our new clients cannot believe the prices on some of the items that at full price might not have been as desirable,” Feinberg said. “Ten years ago, I might have said that only 85 percent of Americans wanted to buy at a discount, but today, I would say more like 98 percent of Americans want to buy things at a discount, no matter what their variable spending budget allows.”

MSA Haute Couture is the perfect place to shop, especially if you aspire to begin building a luxury wardrobe, or supplement an existing one. “There is no other

shopping experience like this in the area, “Feinberg said. “In addition to the shopping experience, we host charity shopping events with a percentage of the day’s sale going to nonprofit organizations.”

MSA Haute Couture has the capacity for a private shopping experience with friends, family and colleagues, bringing in photographers, setting up the special runways and backdrops for a “private fashion show” event.

“We love private parties too; they are fun,” Feinberg said. “People come in with their friends and have this beautiful place to try on clothing, have their pictures taken by a professional and have a great time.”

The boutique stocks sizes from zero to 14, but does offer some size 16 items that regularly sell out quickly.

Street and municipal parking are available. Shoppers with reservations can make arrangements to park in the boutique’s private parking lot behind the store, with access to the private rear entrance.

MSA Haute Couture is located at 8 Hicks Ln., just east of Middle Neck Rd. in Great Neck. The store is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www. msahautecouture.com to shop online or call 212-730-0788 for an appointment and more details.

Shop the boutique for the top luxury brands.

My wife noticed that the small sconce light in the dining room was out.

“Maybe you can take care of this today?” She asked, knowing that my days in retirement had resulted in a surplus of free time.

Not a problem. I vowed to take on the challenge while she was out for the day.

We maintain a variety of different bulbs for the various light fixtures around our house. I grabbed the shoebox dedicated to the smaller ones for the sconce fixtures and did a quick inventory check.

For some unknown reason (poor planning, maybe), we have different-sized and shaped lights populating the sconce lights in different rooms. As luck would have it, I was out of replacement lights for the dining room. Suddenly, this was turning into a project.

Before the advent of LED bulbs, purchasing replacement incandescent bulbs used to be easy. I’m not getting into a “good ole’ days” argument here; I’m just pointing out reality. You only needed to know the watts and the base type (regular or candelabra). Easy Peasy.

I guess saving the planet requires making things more complicated, as the discontinuance of incandescent lights proves. The last time I ventured

I Saw The Light, I Think

LONG ISLAND LIVING

Paul DiSclafani pdisco23@aol.com

into the light bulb aisle at a hardware store, I felt transported to another dimension.

Trying to be proactive, I previously made a list of the specific identifying details for the various LED lights I used to replace old incandescent bulbs after they burned out. The tried and true simplicity of 100W, 75W, or 60W was a thing of the past. I noted that the 5w LED mini-spiral S7264 had replaced the original 25w bulbs (candelabra base) for the dining room sconces. I was so proud of myself!

I jumped on the ACE Hardware website to see if they carried the bulb I needed. When I typed “S7264” in the search bar, it came up with a house key, so much for that valuable piece of information.

Besides being better for the planet, an advantage of LED

bulbs is they last longer than your average incandescent bulb. The problem is that each time you need to replace one, there are more options than previously. For example, there are too many shades and intensities of white to choose from.

Amber White (not to be confused with plain amber or amber soft white), Soft, Warm, or Bright White, Cool White (as opposed to uncool white?), or Neutral White (What color is that?). Not enough for you? How about Daylight, Smoke Daylight, Natural light, or Sunlight?

Although I narrowed the search to the candelabra base, there were still many different styles to choose from. I knew I needed an equivalent to a 25-watt bulb, which apparently translates to the LED code E26. Why they would choose E26 instead of E25 to represent a 25W bulb is beyond me.

LED codes were also assigned for bulb shapes, like A15, A19, B11, E12, and CA 10, each slightly different from the others. Thank goodness ACE had

pictures that helped narrow it down to the E12 (rounded tip) or the CA 10 (flame tip).

I wasn’t sure if I needed the flame tip, so I decided to check the bulb and bring it with me to ACE.

Grabbing my trusty stepstool, I removed the sconce cover, revealing the bulb had a rounded tip, which would have been my first guess. As soon as I touched it, it miraculously came on! Problem solved.

I decided to spend the rest of my afternoon watching TV.

When my wife came home later, I couldn’t wait to show her I fixed our dead bulb problem. I proudly pointed to the previously dead light fixture and said, “Here we go!”

Switching on the sconce lights, I said, “Ta Da!” only to watch in horror as the bulb flashed on for a nanosecond, followed by an audible “bink,” and then went out again, this time for good.

I guess I’m headed to ACE tomorrow looking for an E12 E26 Candelabra base. I better write that down…

Karl

Even though I have served in government in some capacity for over 30 years, I don’t consider myself the ultimate expert on all things government. But I can lay claim to the fact that I am an expert on aging, having reached my mid-eighties. That stage in life gives me the right to claim that I know a great deal about what happens to your mind and body at that stage.

To start with, my age makes me older than President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Despite the passage of time I still work five days a week, practice law, do government relations and write multiple opinion columns on a variety of subjects. A few times a week I force myself to go to the gym where I do some cardio work and many stretches.

INSIDE POLITICS

Jerry Kremer

I pay close attention to the subtle changes that are taking place in the lives of former President Trump and our current President Joe Biden. Even though Mr. Trump looks to be more active, he has aged dramatically over the past eight

years. He is unquestionably obese and he admits that his diet is mostly fast food and occasional soft drinks.

Joe Biden has changed dramatically over the past four years, primarily due to the fact that he has the toughest job in America. The stresses of being a president are monumental and there is no way to cover up the fact that he has reached age 81.

Even though these two gentlemen are now old men, there are stark differences in how the two live their lives. Mr. Biden is on the job seven days a week and when you wrestle with so many challenges, it keeps your mind sharp which is critical to avoiding mental decay.

Mr. Trump has little in his life to keep him healthy other than the periodic trips around the country. Political rallies may be

great for our ego, but they do nothing to make you mentally sharper. Trump has no briefing books to scan nor does he admittedly have any reading habits. Following a teleprompter may be a good exercise, but Trump has a tendency to go off script and that is when he shows that his skills are slowly diminishing.

President Biden tends to walk slowly due to a long standing back problem and his lifetime stuttering habit makes him prone to verbal glitches. Mr. Trump shows daily signs of mental slippages, which he claims are planned mistakes.

The next seven months will determine who has the stamina to get to the finish line, but regardless of who you like, Biden has more mental and physical pluses going for him than his Republican challenger.

COLUMNS Apologies To The Bunny

Starting in the middle of this month a variety of municipalities, restaurants and other shops were advertising that people could come over for a photo with the Easter Bunny. I always found it odd that people didn’t wait til Easter – a celebration that lasts 50 days. But I suspect that the “breakfasts with Santa” in December primed the early visits with Mr. Rabbit.

I also suspect that the Easter Bunny confuses non-Christians. As one Jewish friend of mine asked, “I thought your Easter was about Jesus rising from the dead. What does the bunny have to do with that?”

And, with all respects to Sir Cottontail, actually nothing! The bunny-thing is tied into the new life of Spring. Lots of bunnies start appearing in our suburban yards. And while Easter is indeed a time for new life, it’s not about hare-raising.

In fact for Christians, Easter is the most important feast of the year. While the real meaning of Christmas can be obscured by marketing and the push to buy stuff, Easter is really the more significant moment in our faith history. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. And who of us came into the world without being born? Being born isn’t the remarkable thing. But rising from the dead? Well that’s something earth shattering!

Christians believe that Jesus, after being horribly tortured to death by Roman crucifixion, died and was buried. His disciples scattered out of fear. But since Jesus was not only human like us, but also the presence of God in the world, he couldn’t stay dead. So he is raised and appears to his disciples to offer them peace, reconciliation, healing and a mission.

The mission was to let everyone know that eternal life is not a fantasy, but it is a real outcome for us. Following Jesus is the way to the new life that we encounter after death. Where Jesus went, we can follow.

This is indeed good

news for anyone who is having their own form of crucifixion – whether it be a minor hurdle or a significant hurt. We are assured that our illnesses, our broken relationships, our failed endeavors, etc. are not the end of the story. There is new life ahead. Often we glimpse and experience it here and now. But sometimes we need faith that something better lies ahead.

So while Easter is a chance to market chocolate bunnies and Peeps and jelly beans, it is profoundly more important that increasing our sugar intake. While there’s nothing wrong with searching for hidden eggs, our real search over the fifty days of the Easter season ought to be about seeking where God is affirming our lives and offering us new opportunities to grow in love, in hope and in faith.

WE LOVE OUR PETS Spring Into Joy

Springtime breathes new life into the world around us, casting a verdant blanket over the landscape and inviting both humans and pets to revel in the burgeoning warmth. For pet parents, the season ushers in a unique set of opportunities and challenges, from navigating the nuances of allergy season to ensuring the safety and happiness of their furry companions during outdoor adventures. As we peel away the layers of winter and step into the freshness of spring, here are comprehensive tips to help pet parents navigate the season with ease and joy.

1Addressing Seasonal Allergies

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies, which can manifest as skin irritation, sneezing, or watery eyes. Monitor your pet for signs of discomfort, such as excessive scratching, licking, or shaking their head. Regular baths can help remove allergens from your pet’s coat, while air purifiers in the home can reduce airborne allergens. Consult with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet is suffering from allergies, as they may recommend specific treatments or medications to alleviate their symptoms.

2 Safe Outdoor Adventures

With the weather warming up, outdoor activities become a daily routine. Ensure your pet’s safety by keeping them leashed in unfamiliar or open areas to prevent

them from getting lost or wandering into dangerous territory. Check local parks for pet-friendly trails and remember to carry water for both you and your pet to prevent dehydration.

3Parasite Prevention

Spring is prime time for fleas, ticks, and heartworms, which can pose serious health risks to your pets. Before the season is in full swing, visit your veterinarian to discuss preventive measures. There are a variety of options available, including topical treatments, oral medications, and collars, designed to protect your pet from these pests.

hazards to curious pets.

4Grooming Essentials

As your pet sheds their winter coat, regular grooming becomes crucial to their comfort and health. Brushing your pet not only helps to remove excess fur but also stimulates their skin and helps to distribute natural oils throughout their coat. Consider professional grooming services if your pet has a thick coat that is prone to matting.

6SpringCleaning Safety

Spring cleaning is a seasonal ritual for many, but it’s important to keep pet safety in mind. Cleaning products can contain chemicals that are harmful to pets if ingested or inhaled. Use pet-safe cleaners whenever possible, and ensure that your pet is kept away from freshly cleaned areas until they are completely dry. Additionally, when tidying up, be mindful of small objects that could pose choking

5Diet and Exercise

The transition from winter to spring is an excellent time to reassess your pet’s diet and exercise routine. With more opportunities for outdoor activities, your pet may require additional calories to fuel their adventures. Consult with a veterinarian to ensure their diet meets their nutritional needs and adjust portion sizes as necessary to maintain a healthy weight.

7Garden and Plant Safety

For those with a green thumb, spring is a time of planting and garden rejuvenation. However, many common plants and fertilizers can be toxic to

Unleashing a season of adventure and wellness for your furry friends

pets. Research the safety of plants before adding them to your garden, and opt for pet-safe alternatives when possible. Keep fertilizers, pesticides, and other garden chemicals out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion.

8Hydration and Shade

As temperatures rise, ensure your pet has constant access to fresh water and a shady spot to rest, whether indoors or out. Pets can become dehydrated quickly in warm weather, and breeds with thick coats or short noses are particularly susceptible to overheating.

9Microchipping and ID Tags

With the increased likelihood of spending time outdoors, there’s also an increased risk of pets getting lost. Ensure your pet is microchipped and wears a collar with up-to-date ID tags. This simple step can be instrumental in reuniting you with your pet should they wander off.

10Enjoying the Season Together

Finally, spring is a time to create lasting memories with your pet. From leisurely walks in the blooming park to adventurous hikes in the countryside, take the time to enjoy the season’s beauty together. Capture these moments with photos, and embrace the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives.

Spring is a season of renewal, offering pet parents a chance to refresh and strengthen the bond with their furry family members. By taking proactive steps to ensure their health, safety, and happiness, you can look forward to a season filled with adventure, growth, and shared moments of joy.

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Recently Sold HOMES

This lovely expanded split level home with three bedrooms and many updates located at 1 Wood Ave. in Massapequa, in the Plainedge School District, sold on March 12 for $850,000. A major renovation was completed in 2006 to expand the third level to a large primary suite, a garage conversion to office space with separate entrance, an expanded den to great room with a gas fireplace, change to the main floor rooms to open concept, installed central air, new siding, a 30-year roof and Andersen windows. The front entry opens to a light and bright living room with wood floors open to the dining room with sliders to the backyard and patio area. Adjacent is the beautifully updated eat-in-kitchen with many special features including Kraftmaid cabinetry with custom drawers and organizers, silestone countertops, a new range with convection and air fryer setting, a peninsula with seating for four guests with additional storage space below, and radiant heating. The lower level offers a great room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, slider to backyard patio and skylights. A pantry space, full bath and separate office space with outside entrance complete this floor. Upstairs are two large bedrooms with wood floors and newly renovated full hall bathroom. The large primary suite on the third level offers a large bedroom with sitting area, walk-in closet with organizer and updated ensuite bath with large stand up shower, two separate vanities and radiant heat. Storage space, laundry, utilities and ample additional space can be found in the basement. Additional features include: PVC fenced flat yard, 200 amp electric, oil heat recently serviced, hot water heater 2015, two pull down attic storage spaces, freshly painted rooms, a seven-zone in-ground sprinkler system, gas line in home by fireplace, paver front walkway with pvc railing, security system and more.

This prestigious Nassau Shores neighborhood home at 148 Nassau Rd. in Massapequa sold on March 12 for $1,029,500. It is a diamond-condition expanded colonial with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has an open floor plan and a detached garage. This home has a rare first floor layout and has possibility for a mother-daughter with proper permits. The main floor has a fabulous chef’s eat-inkitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, a center island, granite countertops, a tumbled marble backsplash and a pantry closet. The king-sized second floor has a vaulted primary suite that has a recently updated full bathroom and walk-in closet. The home has gleaming stained oak floors, filtered water, an encapsulated crawlspace, some motorized

window treatments, gas hot water with three-zone heat, hi-hat lighting and crown molding. The home was expanded and updated between 2006 and 2021. The home does not require flood insurance. It is located within the award-winning school district of Massapequa and is truly one of a kind.

HOME & DESIGN

How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass

BY VALERIE SMITH specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Weeds can be unsightly in an otherwise perfect, healthy lawn. Not only are they sometimes ugly, but they also compete with your lawn for space, sunlight, water and other nutrients! One of the most notorious weeds known for its difficulty to control is crabgrass. If you’re one of the unlucky homeowners who have crabgrass in their lawn—not to worry.

seed, prepare to begin fighting it again in warmer weather.

Appropriately named, crabgrass grows close to the ground and has branching stems resembling crab legs. Large crabgrass tends to have a dense coating of hair while smooth crabgrass does not. In smooth crabgrass, you can occasionally spot a pinkish red center where the grass is growing from.

Crabgrass (Sod Solutions)

Along with goosegrass, crabgrass is a pervasive weed found throughout the continental United States that many lawn owners struggle to control.

As an annual weed, crabgrass remains present in the landscape for one growing season, which usually begins in the late spring and early summer after the soil temperature has reached a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees for over five days.

Once the plants germinate, they will continue to grow until the days begin to shorten, causing them to enter a reproductive stage. During this time, plants produce seed (up to 150,000 per plant!) until the first frosts of the fall hit and knock them out.

Even if crabgrass isn’t visible in your lawn during the fall and winter, if the plant was able to set

If you’ve identified crabgrass early on and only a few weeds are present, it can be pulled by hand and may not grow back again. However, if crabgrass turns into a recurring problem or is too extensive to pull by hand, many chemical options serve as crabgrass killers. Some methods for controlling crabgrass are by using an herbicide.

Chemical control is often the best approach if crabgrass has spread throughout your lawn. As previously mentioned, crabgrass produces up to 150,000 seeds per plant, so chemical control may be more effective.

While there are many herbicide options available, they will typically fall under one of the following categories: pre-emergent herbicides and post-emergent herbicides. Both types are necessary for controlling crabgrass since it’s such a tricky weed.

—Valerie Smith is a content stragetist for Sod Solutions. growing from.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor.

Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

Old Westbury Gardens Celebrates Landmark Anniversary Season

Since its inception 65 years ago, Old Westbury Gardens has captivated visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and enchanting gardens. This season, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone as we showcase the beauty and splendor that have defined Old Westbury Gardens for generations.

“As I begin my first full season leading Old Westbury Gardens, I am filled with anticipation for our opening,” said Maura Brush, President and CEO. “The winter months, during which we were closed, afforded us the opportunity to complete many restoration projects both inside Westbury House and in the gardens. Now, I am eager for our visitors to enjoy all that Old Westbury Gardens has to offer during our landmark anniversary year.”

Throughout the month of April, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of fun-filled events and activities, including the season’s first Storybook Stroll (April 6), the 4-week Early Spring Tiny Gardeners program for children ages 2-3 (beginning April 8), Poetica Musica: A Thousand Years of French Music concert (April 13), and the always popular “Dog Days” weekend (April 20-21), just to name a few. From guided tours of the

historic home to a child/adult tea, a book signing and talk, and spring recess activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in April and throughout the entire season. Access our Calendar of Events for the latest information on upcoming events.

Old Westbury Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Monday, April 1. Last entry for non-members is 4pm; last entry for members is 5 p.m. Last entry into Westbury House is 5:15pm. Ticket prices are as follows: Admission, $15; Ages 62 and older, $13; Full-time students with valid ID,

(Photo by Alex Nuñez)

COLUMNS

I Should Have Taken More Pictures

I am not entirely sure that there are not some photos circulating the universe that will definitely ruin my chances at ever being a politician in the future. But to be clear, I am thankful every day that social media and cellphones did not exist during my days on the high seas and that is all I will say about that.

Nostalgia is a curious emotion, weaving through the fabric of our memories, tugging gently at the threads of my past. It’s a bittersweet longing for moments of the past, a yearning to relive moments of my life that have quietly slipped away. Amidst nostalgic reverie, there’s a particular pang that often strikes—the realization that we should have taken more pictures.

I was just sharing some old photos from my deployments with a dear shipmate and we could not agree more, there should have been more pictures. At the time though, cameras were not allowed, both in the military spaces that we frequented nor while in uniform, not to mention, it just wasn’t plain cool, especially while operating at the business end of things.

In the digital age, where smartphones are ubiquitous extensions of our beings, capturing moments has become almost second nature, specially for me, a true photog at heart. In fact, I am sure I am pushing 11,000 photos on my own smartphone right now. Despite how easy it is to just snap a photo nowadays, there are still countless instances where I find myself disappointed about the scarcity of tangible memories. It’s in those moments of reflection that the weight of my oversight settles in, a gentle but persistent ache in my heart.

I have my memories though, revisiting cherished moments like scenes from a beloved film. There’s are the spontaneous trips to Tijuana with fellow crewmembers, the lazy summer afternoons spent lounging on Coronado or last-minute scuba diving excursions in Hanama Bay and in La Jolla, the impromptu dance parties in the barracks and in the ship’s berthing. Each memory is vivid, almost tangible in its clarity, yet tinged with a sense of regret for not having immortalized it in a photograph.

As I navigate my own nostalgia, grappling with the realization that I should have taken more pictures, let me also cherish the great memories of all of the best times and all of the best people during my Navy service. As the years pass, the edges of my recollections are blurring, leaving behind only snippets of the times that I hold dear. Memories have a funny way, sometimes.

$13; Children, ages 7 to 17, $8; Children, ages 6 and under, Free. Old Westbury Gardens is open daily except Tuesdays.

General admission tickets for the 2024 season are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.oldwestburygardens.org.

About Old Westbury Gardens

Built in 1906 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Westbury Gardens is the former home of John S. Phipps; his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps;

LONG ISLAND VETERANS

Christy Hinko

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, April 1—Dress For Success clothing drive for veterans with Senator Steve Rhoads (www.rhoads. nysenate.gov for details)

Saturday, April 6—Long Island Warriors Hockey fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Green Turtle, East Meadow

Sunday, April 7—Nassau County Firefighter’s 9th Annual Operation Wounded Warrior Tournament from noon at Levittown Lanes (56 Tanners Ln.)

Friday, April 12—Long Island Cares veterans resources fair and food distribution from 2 to 6 p.m. in Hauppauge S aturday, April 13— Bingo fundraiser from 6 p.m. at Joseph Loeffler American Legion Post 1006, Brentwood

Saturday, April 13— Garage sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Blue Star Mothers at Marine Corps League, Massapequa

Sunday, April 14—Team Eva Marathon (www.goteameva.org for details)

Sunday, April 14—VFW District 11 Testimonial Dinner from 2 p.m. at Wade-Burns Post 7279 in Lindehurst

Saturday, April 20—Williston Auxiliary Unit 144 Chinese Auction from 2 p.m. at Williston Park American Legion (730 Willis Ave.)

Saturday, April 20—Vets’ legal assistance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hofstra Law Atrium, Hempstead

Satuturday, April 20—22 Push Up Challenge and Out of the Darkness walk from 9 a.m. at Suffolk Community College Ammerman Campus

Saturday, April 27— Country Western Dance Party from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baldwin American Legion (2754 Grand Ave.)

Saturday, May 11—Post 94 Poker Run from 9 a.m. at American Legion Post 94 in Babylon

Saturday, May 18—Vet Fest resource sharing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Farmingdale Village Green (361 Main St.)

–Christy Hinko is a managing editor at Anton Media Group and U.S. Navy veteran

and their children. Today, as a not-forprofit organization, Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors of all ages for a wide range of historical, cultural, artistic, educational, horticultural events, and more. Old Westbury Gardens seeks to inspire appreciation of the early 20th century American country estate through faithful preservation and interpretation of its landscape, gardens, architecture and collections. For more information, visit https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/

—Submitted by Old Westbury Gardens

The Five Steps to an Elder Law Estate Plan

Elder law estate planning provides for (1) your care in the event you become disabled as you age, and who will be in charge of that care, and (2) the passing of your assets on death to whom you want, when you want, the way you want, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible. These are the five steps to creating such a plan.

Step One: Understanding the Family Dynamics. Clients often overlook the inestimable value of getting to know the family dynamic. We are firm believers that the social goes first and the legal should serve the social. Too often it is the other way around. Once we understand who’s who and everyone’s interpersonal relations with each other, we are far better able to craft a plan that will work socially as well as legally. The failure to address the social aspects has led to many a plan tearing the family apart.

Step Two: Reviewing the Client’s Assets. IRA’s and other “qualified” assets (i.e. tax deferred) are treated quite differently, on death or disability, from “non-qualified” assets. The determination of the amount and value of all assets, who owns them, and whether they have named beneficiaries are of the utmost importance in planning correctly, including saving legal fees and taxes.

Step Three: Reviewing Existing Estate Planning Documents: Not having been prepared by an elder law estate planning attorney, clients’ documents rarely have adequate provisions to take advantage of the many benefits the law provides for our aging population. Wills instead of trusts have often been prepared either because the client was considerably younger and a trust was not needed or a trust was needed but the general practice lawyer was unfamiliar with the specifics of preparing a trust.

Step Four: Developing the Elder Law Estate Plan. We are now in a position to determine which persons are best suited to handle your legal, financial and medical affairs on disability or death, what type of plan should be used and how the estate should be distributed -- keeping in mind the preservation of harmony in the family.

Step Five: Executing and Maintaining the Plan. Legal documents are explained and executed, assets are retitled and beneficiaries on assets changed in keeping with planning objectives. The client is called in to the law firm every three years to ensure the plan meets the client’s current wishes and conforms with any law changes.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). ere’s work to be done, all of which counts toward your improvement. In the same way that lifting weights builds muscle mass, processing information builds intellectual capability. As for strength of character, that comes either through enduring hardship or via your e orts to help, elevate and celebrate others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You see the deals to be made and are extremely adept at negotiating and sensing the bargain to be struck. But even as you maximize your prospects, you acknowledge the truth of the matter -- the best opportunities are never transactional, rather it’s what happens in the exchange of emotion that matters.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sophistication allows you to simultaneously hold con icting facets of a situation within your being. For instance, you may doubt the correctness of a methodology and still respect the ones who follow it. You may carry out a tradition that, logically speaking, makes no sense. It is love that often makes such things possible.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t use approval as a guidance system. Even at its best, from someone you admire, approval is still a eeting and precarious measure of success. Come up with your own measures by which to determine success -- principles that will not change according to things like mood or trends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To focus on what’s new, di erent or dangerous is a natural function of human thought that has kept the species alive for thousands of years. Even so, you’ll go deeper this week, be more aware of nuance and have the kind of insights about the mundane world that elevate your experience and contributions.

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FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 2, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN, that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, New York (the Library ) on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the Farmingdale Public Library for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authori e the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and

2. To elect one (1) member to the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2029, as a result of the expiration of the term presently held by Therese Rudden.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

EN, that the Library Board of Trustees will hold a public information meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2024-2025 Library Budget on March 19, 2024 at 4:00pm, in the Library (address above). All residents of the Library District are invited to attend. A copy of the proposed Library Budget, together with the text of any resolution to be presented to the voters, may be obtained in the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning March 12, 2024, except Sunday or holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

EN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Library Trustee shall be filed in the Library Business Office, located within the Library (address above) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not later than 5:00pm on Monday, March 4, 2024. Each candidate must be a qualified voter of the Library District, and must reside in the area served by the Library. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law.

If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of conducting a registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to 2014 of the Education Law at the Library (address above) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone who is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared shall have their name added to the register. The register of voters will be filed in the Library Business Office (address above), where it will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to April 2, 2024, excluding Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

EN, that applications for early mail and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours in the Library Business Office beginning March 1, 2024. Completed applications must be received in the Library Business Office at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk of the Library Vote (located in the Library) not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A list of persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Library Business Office on each of the five days prior to the vote, except Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

EN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked permanently disabled by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIV-

EN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library

District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Library Business Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday March 8, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Library Business Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Copies of this notice and other election information are available in Spanish and English at www.farmingdalelibrary.org.

Dated: Farmingdale, New York February 16, 2024

By Order of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY Farmingdale, New York

CHRISTA LUCARELLI, Director 3-27-13; 2-28-21-2024-4T#245837-NOB/FARM

LEGAL 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 udgment 425,185.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub ect 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

LEGAL NOTICES

held Rain or Shine . Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000852 79274

3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245960-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 2091 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 4/10/ 2024 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Ackeem Edwards/Jamaican Jerkibachi unit #00984; Yolanda J Holder unit #01011; James Forgione unit #01014; Seth U Garvin unit #01154; Melissa Tehomilic unit #02203. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

3-27-20-2024-2T-#246555NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of JESSICA NICOLE FREITAG, ARCHITECT, PLLC, a professional limited liability company Articles of Organiation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/20/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 31 Sullivan Avenue, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, USA. Purpose: Any lawful act.

4-24-17-10-3; 3-27-20-20246T-#246827-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on APRIL 4, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 24-33

FARMINGDALE

CLAUDIA GENNARO:

(A) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing sheds having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 21-12 and granted by Decision of

the oning Board of Appeals, dated January 21, 2021. N/s/o Matthew St., 449.25 ft. W/o Lois Ln., a/k/a 17 Matthew Street, Farmingdale, NY MARCH 25, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

3-27-2024-1T-#246616NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Corvus Brewing Company LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/09/24. Office located in Nassau. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 211A Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

5-1; 4-24-17-10-3; 3-272024-6T-#246870-NOB/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Description:

Request for Proposal for Coach Bus Trips REBID 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 Building (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, April 3, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the 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 re ect any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its udgment is for the best 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 27, 2024

3-27-2024-1T-#246940NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, V. KATHRYN DASSAU, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and KATHRYN DASSAU, 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 April 11, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 35 FOURTH STREET A/K/A 35 4TH STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 46, Block 171, Lot 50-51: 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 sub ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603121/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschut , 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. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-2024-4T#246366-NOB/HI

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE,

FOR MASTR ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3, V. SHANNON ELLSWORTH, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 14, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MASTR ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3 is the Plaintiff and SHANNON ELLSWORTH, 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 April 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 10 ALAN CREST DRIVE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 46, Block 564, Lot 37:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold sub ect to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609128/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschut , 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.

4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246720-NOB/HI

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on APRIL 4, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

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BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-717

HICKSVILLE NARASIMHA R. BONDA:

(A) Variance to allow existing one story rear addition exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Salem Rd., 65.55 ft. S/o 10th St., a/k/a 59 Salem Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-36

HICKSVILLE

FRANK LUCA: Variance to construct 38.51 ft. by 41.62 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards, roof pitch, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

W/s/o Lee Ave., 225 ft. N/o Hudson Pl., a/k/a 158 Lee Avenue, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-55

HICKSVILLE PARMJIT RAM ASRA:

(A) Variance to construct rear roof over, rear one story addition and allow existing front roof over open porch having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct rear roof over, rear one story additions and allow existing front roof over open porch and front one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Arcadia Ln., 500 ft. S/o Arch Ln., a/k/a 42 Arcadia Lane, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-84

HICKSVILLE SAKINA SYED MAH-

DI: (A) Variance to construct rear two story addition having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Woodbury Rd., W/o Briggs St., a/k/a 302 Woodbury Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-87

HICKSVILLE ABDUL MALIK QURESHI

MASAR AGUSHI: (A)

Variance to construct portico and second oor addition having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second oor addition and cellar entrance having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct second oor addition having less aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing shed having less rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (E) Variance to construct portico, second oor addition and allow existing shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o California St., 411.70 ft. E/o Myers Ave., a/k/a 12 California Street, Hicksville, NY MARCH 25, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

3-27-2024-1T-#246614NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE 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 Pass-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 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

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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.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FRED CATAPANO AKA FRED J. CATAPANO, FRANK LANGAN, JR. AKA FRAN LANGAN, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 16, 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 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 21 Piper 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 45, Block 312, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $463,805.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616612/2019. 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”. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY

14221 20-003158 79812

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LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU INSOURCE EAST PROPERTIES, INC., Plaintiff - against - DEBORAH PERRICELLI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 13, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 25th day of April, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Levittown, Dear Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

Premises known as 107 Abbey Lane, Levittown, NY 11756.

(Section: 51, Block: 239, Lot: 27)

Approximate amount of lien $676,543.60 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 606995/2022. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY Tel. 516/742-1212

Dated: February 21, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education, Levittown Public Schools, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, in accordance with Section l03 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the following services on behalf of the Nassau County Directors of School Facilities Purchasing

Consortium: BID LPS-24-001: ROLL

OFF DUMPSTER SERVICES

COOPERATIVE BID

Participating school districts shall include:

Baldwin Union Free School

District

Bellmore Union Free School

District

Bellmore-Merrick Union Free School District

Bethpage Union Free School

District

Carle Place Union Free School District

East Rockaway Union Free School District

East Williston Union Free School District

Floral Park/Bellerose Union Free School District

Freeport City Public Schools

Garden City Public Schools

Glen Cove City School District

Great Neck Union Free School District

Hempstead Union Free School District

Herricks Union Free School

District

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District

Hicksville Union Free School

District

Island Trees Union Free School District

Jericho Union Free School District

Levittown Public Schools

Locust Valley Central School

District

Long Beach Union Free School District

Lynbrook Union Free School

District

Manhasset Union Free School

District

Massapequa Union Free School District

Merrick Union Free School

District

Mineola Union Free School

District

New Hyde Park - Garden City

Park UFSD

North Bellmore Union Free School District

North Merrick Union Free School District

North Shore Central School

District

Oceanside Union Free School

District

Plainedge Union Free School

District

Plainview Old Bethpage

Central School District

Port Washington Union Free School District

Rockville Centre Union Free School District

Roosevelt Union Free Schools District

Seaford Union Free School

District

Syosset Central School

District

Uniondale Union Free School

District

Valley Stream # 13 School

District

Valley Stream # 24 School

District

Valley Stream # 30 School

District

Wantagh Union Free School

District

West Hempstead Union Free School District

Westbury Union Free School District

The District will receive sealed bids on, or prior to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Office of the Purchasing Department, Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane, Attn: Deirdre Ciminera, Room 316, Levittown, New York, 11756, Monday through Friday, following the

advertised District approved calendar, between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM. The District will not be responsible for any delays of handling in delivery of such mail. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside with bid name and number.

General conditions, specifications and bid forms may be obtained by contacting the same office. Bid prices will be firm for 45 days from date of opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Levittown Board of Education will be in the best interest of the participating school districts. For further information call Deirdre Ciminera, Purchasing Agent at (516) 434-7014. By order of the Levittown Board of Education on behalf of the above listed participating districts.

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MASSAPEQUA

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S.

BANK NATIONAL ASSO -

CIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN

2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. STEVE OSMAN A/K/A STEVEN OSMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 2, 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 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., premises known as 4 Eagle Chase, Unit 4, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being part of a Condominium in Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 114 and Lot 1 a/k/a Lot 1U together with an undivided 1.03 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,041,010.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606536/2019. 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.

Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 192526-1

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY STATEBRIDGE COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER TEJA, JR. A/K/A CHRISTOPHER J. TEJA, JR. A/K/A CHRIS TEJA, JR., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Su-

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preme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 46 Berkley Place a/k/a Berkeley Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 65 Block

26 Lot 734. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $447,291.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614605/2018. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK NA, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE4, Plaintiff, AGAINST HENRY ROBERT JACQUES, JOSEPH JACQUES, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 5, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1 Emily St, Massapequa, NY 11758.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emer-

gency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 53, Block A-3 and Lot 7.

Approximate amount of judgment $612,488.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013480/2010. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Matthew S. MacPherson a/k/a Matthew MacPherson, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 21, 2019, 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 17, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 100 Hemlock Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SEC-

TION: 49., BLOCK: 227, LOT: 8. Approximate amount of judgment $314,810.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010859/2015. 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. Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-078555-F00 79751 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246520-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CHNY ON-CALL NOTARY, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/13/2024. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process against the LLC to 12

Coolidge Place, Freeport NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-1; 4-24-17-10-3; 3-272024-6T-#246841-NOB/ MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on APRIL 4, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-274AMENDMENT

MASSAPEQUA

MATTHEW PORCARO:

Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 23-274 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 6, 2023, to propose a change in the roof pitch of second oor addition.

NW/ cor. of E. Iroquois St. Shinnecock Ave., a/k/a 35 E. Iroquois Street, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-18

MASSAPEQUA

ELLEN DOHERTY NERI:

(A) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. high to 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Surrey Road) and across side/ front yard (Polo Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 4 ft. high to 5 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less front yard setback (Surrey Road) than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Polo Rd. Surrey Rd., a/k/a 19 Polo Road, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-19

MASSAPEQUA

THOMAS TROTTA: (A)

Variance to construct rear addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing 7.7 ft. by 9.6 ft. shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct rear addition, front roofed over porch and shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Harvard St., 288.14 ft. N/o Arlyn Dr., a/k/a 10 Harvard Street, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-29

MASSAPEQUA

ALYSON ROHAN: (A)

Variance to construct 34.1 ft.

by 47.2 ft. new dwelling on existing foundation having less aggregate side yards and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct 34.1 ft. by 47.2 ft. new dwelling on existing foundation and rear deck exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Harmony Dr., 695.47 ft. W/o Glengariff Rd., a/k/a 255 Harmony Drive, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-30

MASSAPEQUA

SANDIP BAROT: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street and width from front property line to required rear yard than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL A

E/s/o Clocks Blvd., 1003.03 ft. S/o Delta Rd., a/k/a 300 Clocks Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-31

MASSAPEQUA SANDIP BAROT: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street and width from front property line to required rear yard than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL B

E/s/o Clocks Blvd., 1003.03 ft. S/o Delta Rd., a/k/a 300 Clocks Boulevard, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-37

MASSAPEQUA

JOHN GIARDINO: Variance to allow existing outdoor shower having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Riviera Dr. S., 1248.76 ft. W/o Riviera Dr. E., a/k/a 100 Riviera Drive S., Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-38

MASSAPEQUA

WILLIAM MASSARI: (A)

Variance to allow existing rear deck having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required.

E/s/o Westgate Rd., 421.13 ft. N/o Eastgate Rd., a/k/a 21 Westgate Road, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-43

MASSAPEQUA

MATTHEW GALATI: (A)

Variance to construct first oor raised patio exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 23361 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 20, 2023. W/s/o S. Bayview Ave., 247.32 ft. S/o Cabot Rd. W., a/k/a 304 S. Bayview Avenue, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-42

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

NUNZIO TRAZZERA: (A)

Variance to construct sports court having less side/front yard setback (N. Bay Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to erect 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (N. Bay Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of N. Linden St. N. Bay Ave., a/k/a 227 N. Linden Street, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-46

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

JACQUELINE BEVILAC-

QUA: Variance to construct front roof over exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o N. Atlanta Ave., W/o N. Broadway, a/k/a 215 N. Atlanta Avenue, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-47

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

MICHAEL BUSCEMI:

Variance to construct 44.2 ft. by 35 ft. new dwelling on partial new and partial existing foundation with open porch having less roof pitch and exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o N. Hawthorne St., 75 ft. E/o N. Central Ave., a/k/a 222 N. Hawthorne Street, N. Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-633

MASSAPEQUA

AUSTIN MASTRO: (A) Variance to construct second oor addition having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 63-555 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 21, 1963. E/s/o East Dr., 508.33 ft. S/o North Dr., a/k/a 119 East Drive, Massapequa, NY MARCH 25, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. LLEWELLYN BISHOP, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Reformation of Legal Description duly entered on February 6, 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 30, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 6 Mar-

tin Street, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Massapequa Park, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 53, Block 216 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $429,482.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602379/2019. 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.

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 4-17-10-3; 3-27-2024-4T#246724-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

File No.: 2016-2612/A-B-C-D THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENDENT

TO: CASEY L. DAUS

Being persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of MARIE DAUS, deceased, who at the time of death resided at 50 Abbey Street, Massapequa Park, New York 11762. Upon the Petition of EDWARD DAUS, residing at 50 Abbey Street, Massapequa Park, New York 11762.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate at the Surrogate s Court of the County of Nassau located at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11530, on the 22nd day of May, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

WHY EDWARD DAUS, as Administrator of the Estate of MARIE DAUS should not be authorized and empowered to allocate and distribute the net proceeds of the settlement of the claim and cause of action for the wrongful death of the decedent, MARIE DAUS against defendant in the Supreme Court, MARC STEVEN LEVITT, M.D., for the sum of ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($1,225,000.00) DOLLARS; and

WHY the gross recovery should not be allocated $937,436.68 (approximately 99.0461%) to the cause of action for wrongful death and $9,028.00 (approximately 0.0095%) to the cause of action for conscious pain and suffering; and

WHY the claims of Bank of America, N.A. should not be paid from the cause of

action of conscious pain and suffering;

WHY any alleged claim by Chase Cardmember Services should not be rejected;

WHY the net recovery for the cause of action for wrongful death after the payment of attorneys fees and disbursements should not be distributed 100% to Edward Daus; and

WHY the giving of a bond or other security in connection herewith should not be dispensed with; and

WHY the Account of EDWARD DAUS as Administrator of the Estate of MARIE DAUS should not be judicially settled as to those matters embraced herein, and

WHY the restriction on the letters of limited administration should not be removed to allow the petitioner to effectuate the provisions of this Decree; and

WHY the administrator should not discharged from any and all further liability as to all matters and things embraced and determined by this Decree upon the payments as directed by a Decree to be entered in this proceeding.

DATED, ATTESTED AND SEALED March 18, 2024 (L.S.)

HON. MAGARET C. REILLY County Surrogate

Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk

Name of Attorney:

JOHN M. TOMSKY Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. 120 Broadway, 27th Floor New York, NY 10271 (212) 732-9000

JTomsky@triallaw1.com

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested.

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LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 241 WYNGATE DRIVE NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK 11758

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District, Massapequa, New York, popularly known as the Plainedge Public Schools, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following contracts in the schools of the School District: PROFESSIONAL DRIVER EDUCATION IN-CAR ROAD INSTRUCTION

Bid #23-003 Bid Opening on April 17,

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2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Bids for Professional Driver Education In-Car Road Instruction services for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be received until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the School District Business Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York 11758, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office beginning on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: “Bid

#23-003: Plainedge Union Free School District Driver Education In-Car Road Instruction Contract” . Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the bid opening.

No phone, fax or email bids will be accepted. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District.

The Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above-referenced fields. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications, as set out herein, of the prospective bidder in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts.

Dated: March 27, 2024

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Maureen, Ryan, D istrict Clerk 241 Wyngate Drive North Massapequa, New York 11758 3-27-2024-1T-#246935NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

241 WYNGATE DRIVE NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK 11758

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District, Plainedge, New York, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified printers for the following contract:

Bid No. 23-004

CONTRACT FOR:

Printing Services Bid

2024-2025 School Year

Bid Opening: April 17, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.

Bids for the Printing Services Bid will be received

until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the School District Administration Offices, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office beginning on March 27, 2024, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00AM. and 3:00PM, excluding holidays. Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the bid opening. Bidders are instructed to fill out the standard bid forms attached. All bidders must complete the bid forms in their entirety. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside Bid No. 23-004: Plainedge Union Free School District 2024-2025 Printing Services Bid”. No bids will be considered which have not been received by the deadline set forth in this Notice to Bidders. The School District is not responsible for delays occasioned by any delivery service, the internal mail delivery system of the School District or any other means of delivery employed by the Bidder. Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the bid opening. No phone, fax or email bids will be accepted. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. The Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above-referenced field. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications, as set out herein, of the prospective bidder in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts.

Dated: March 27, 2024

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Maureen Ryan, District Clerk 241 Wyngate Drive North Massapequa, New York 11758 3-27-2024-1T-#246936NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE MASSAPEQUA

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Massapequa Union Free School District of the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Board Room of the Massapequa Administration Building, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York

11758, in said District on May 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning April 29, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Office of District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, at each schoolhouse, on the district website at https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/, and at the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Central Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 and 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the following locations: Massapequa High School, gymnasium, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; John P. McKenna School, Gymnasium, 210 Spruce Street and Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; Raymond J. Lockhart School, general purpose room, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; and Fairfield School, general purpose room, 330 Massapequa Avenue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-25 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To adopt the annual budget of the Massapequa Union Free School District Public Library for the fiscal year 2024-25 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027;

4. To elect one (1) trustee of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2029.

5. Shall the District expand its school bus service mile-

age limitations, which would result in no increased annual expenses, effective beginning in the 2024 2025 school year, as follows: (a) expanding its school bus service for resident students in 1st Grade through 5th Grade from the present minimum transportation mileage limit of students living more than 1.0 mile from school they attend to 0.8 miles from the school they attend; and (b) expanding its school bus service for resident students in 10th Grade through 12th Grade from the present minimum transportation limit of students living more than 1.5 miles from school they attend to 1.0 mile from the school they attend.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget, and the Massapequa Public Library’s budget for 2024-25, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning April 29, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Office, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, at each schoolhouse in the District, on the district website at https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/, and at the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Massapequa, NY 11758 and 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, not later than April 22, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time.

Vacancies on the Board of

Education are not considered separate, specific offices, candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; nominating petitions for an office of a member of the Board of Education must be signed by at least 43 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 election); nominating petitions for an office of a member of the Library Board of Trustees must be signed by at least 43 qualified voters of the Library; each petition must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law, In the following locations: Massapequa High School Gym, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; John P. McKenna School Gymnasium, 210 Spruce Street and Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; Raymond J. Lockhart School Gym, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; and Fairfield School, general purpose room, 330 Massapequa Avenue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758 on May 14, 2024, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, 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 of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. Additionally, registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on

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all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, located at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 18, 2024, by appointment only, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the following locations: Massapequa High School, gymnasium, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; John P. McKenna School, Gymnasium, 210 Spruce Street and Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; Raymond J. Lockhart School, general purpose room, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; and Fairfield School, general purpose room, 330 Massapequa Avenue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2025 and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 21, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Massapequa Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, by email to abellizzi@msd. k12.ny.us or fax sent to 516308-5009. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s

preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Massapequa Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, by email to abellizzi@msd.k12.ny.us, or fax sent to 516-308-5009. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early voting and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, April 22, 2024; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than 30 days prior to the election; i.e., no earlier than April 22, 2024, and at least seven (7) days before the election; i.e., no later than May 14, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election; i.e., May 20, 2024, if the bal-

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lot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before March 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 107 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Massapequa, New York

March 7, 2024

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Nassau County Massapequa, New York

Anne Marie Bellizzi, District Clerk 5-15-1; 4-10, 3-27-2024-4T#246942-NOB/MASS

AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN

DEL PRESUPUESTO Y

ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE PUEBLO DE OYSTER BAY Y CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free del pueblo de Oyster Bay, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en la sala de untas del edificio administrativo de Massapequa, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, en dicho distrito, el 9 de mayo de 2024, a las 7:00 p. m., hora en vigor, para la resolución de asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación, que incluyen los siguientes puntos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto sugerido) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerir para el a o fiscal 2024-2025.

2. Analizar todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para que se voten mediante máquinas de votación en la votación de presupuesto y elección que se celebrarán el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

3. Resolver cualquier otro asunto que se presente antes de la reunión, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la enmiendan.

Una copia del presupuesto sugerido, previa solicitud, se pondrá a disposición de los residentes del distrito escolar a partir del 29 de abril de 2024, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, en la Secretaría del Distrito, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, en cada sede escolar, en el sitio web del distrito en https:// www.msd.k12.ny.us/, y en la Biblioteca Pública de Massapequa, en 523 Central Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 y 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762.

POR EL PRESENTE TAM-

BIÉN SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación del presupuesto y elección se realizarán el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 en los siguientes lugares: gimnasio de la escuela secundaria Massapequa High School, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; gimnasio de John P. McKenna School, en 210 Spruce Street y Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; salón de uso general de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758 y salón de uso general de Fairfield School, en 330 Massapequa Avenue y Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758, de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., hora en vigor, horario en el cual se habilitarán las urnas para votar mediante una máquina de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar para el a o fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la parte requerida

de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito.

2. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free para el a o fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito escolar.

3. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación para un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finali ar el 30 de junio de 2027.

4. Elegir un (1) fideicomisario de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca para un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finali ar el 30 de unio de 2029.

5. El distrito ampliará las limitaciones de millaje del servicio de autobús escolar, lo que no daría lugar a mayores gastos anuales, a partir del año escolar 2024–2025, de la siguiente manera: (a) ampliar su servicio de autobús escolar para estudiantes residentes de 1.º grado a 5.º grado desde el límite mínimo actual de millaje de transporte de los estudiantes que viven a más de 1.0 milla de la escuela a la que asisten hasta 0.8 millas de la escuela a la que asisten y (b) ampliar su servicio de autobús escolar para estudiantes residentes de 10.º grado a 12.º grado desde el límite mínimo de transporte actual de estudiantes que viven a más de 1.5 millas de la escuela a la que asisten a 1.0 milla de la escuela a la que asisten.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE

NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito podrá obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se necesitará para financiar el presupuesto del distrito escolar y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de Massapequa para 20242025, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m., a partir del 29 de abril de 2024, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina del distrito, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, y en cada sede escolar del distrito, en el sitio web del distrito en https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/, y en la Biblioteca Pública de Massapequa, en 523 Massapequa, NY 11758 y 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y requiere que el distrito escolar adjunte a su presupuesto sugerido un informe de exenciones. Este informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrar qu parte del valor total calculado de la lista final de tasación usada durante el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas identificadas por la autoridad

legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado en la cantidad en dólares del valor estimado o como porcentaje del total del valor estimado en la lista; (b) el valor acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos para servicios municipales y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que el distrito designe para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del distrito.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación y miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca se deberán presentar ante la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. Cada solicitud deberá dirigirse a la secretaria del distrito; las solicitudes de nominación para un cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deber n estar firmadas por al menos 43 votantes calificados del distrito (que representen 25 votantes calificados o el 2 % de la cantidad de votantes que votaron en la elección de 2023, el que sea mayor); las solicitudes de nominación para un cargo de miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca deben estar firmadas por al menos 43 votantes calificados de la Biblioteca; cada solicitud debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante y también el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o el artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y votó en una reunión de distrito anual o especial en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunir a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n

la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, en los siguientes lugares: gimnasio de la escuela secundaria Massapequa High School, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; gimnasio de John P. McKenna School, en 210 Spruce Street y Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; gimnasio de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; y salón de uso general de Fairfield School, en 330 Massapequa Avenue y Prospect Place, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758, el 14 de mayo de 2024, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., hora en vigor, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la que se prepara el registro. Además, el registro se llevar a cabo a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, todos los días normales en los que funcione la Secretaría del Distrito, ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando en ese momento se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha secretaria del distrito que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en adelante en tal votación para la que se preparó el registro. El registro preparado de acuerdo con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la Secretaría del Distrito, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del distrito, desde el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, los días de la semana, y todos los días antes del día establecido para la elección, con excepción del domingo, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, solo con cita, y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free pidiendo una solicitud de registro a la secretaria del distrito, y entregándola en persona o enviándola por correo postal a Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, por correo electrónico a abellizzi@msd.k12.ny.us o por fax al 516-308-5009. El pedido de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares se deben recibir en la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free pueden pedir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar en persona a la secretaria del distrito, por correo postal a Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, por correo electrónico a abellizzi@msd. k12.ny.us o por fax al 516308-5009. En esta solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia sobre la recepción de la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. El votante militar debe entregar la solicitud de boleta electoral militar original en persona o por correo postal a la Secretaría del Distrito ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Para que se le otorgue una boleta electoral militar a un votante militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar válida en la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Dichas solicitudes de boleta electoral militar recibidas conforme a lo mencionado anteriormente se procesarán de la misma

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registros deberá reunirse el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., hora en vigor, en los siguientes lugares: gimnasio de la escuela secundaria Massapequa High School, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; gimnasio de John P. McKenna School, en 210 Spruce Street y Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; salón de uso general de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; y salón de uso general de Fairfield School, en 330 Massapequa Avenue y Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758, para preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se utilizará en la votación del presupuesto y elección que se llevará a cabo en 2025 y en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda llevarse a cabo después de la preparación de dicho registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta que tiene el derecho a votar en ese momento o en adelante en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara ese registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito celebrada después del 21 de mayo de 2024.

manera que las solicitudes de boletas electorales no militares, en virtud de la sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta electoral militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha boleta por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la boleta electoral militar original de un votante militar debe entregarse en persona o por correo postal a la Secretaría del Distrito, ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Las boletas electorales militares se escrutarán si la secretaria del distrito las recibe antes del cierre de la votación el 21 de mayo de 2024 y tienen una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o si se las recibe antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024, y est n firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha que se establezca como no posterior al día previo a la elección.

POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la secretaria del distrito otorgará las solicitudes de voto anticipado y voto por ausencia durante el horario escolar a partir del lunes 22 de abril de 2024. La secretaria del distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes completadas no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección, es decir, no antes del 22 de abril de 2024, y por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, es decir, a más tardar el 14 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección; es decir, el 20 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante o a su agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por ausencia. La secretaria del distrito debe recibir los votos por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, del martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

Habrá disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron votos por ausencia para que los votantes calificados del distrito puedan inspeccionarla en la Secretaría del Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., los días de la semana anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el 21 de mayo de 2024, el día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el lugar de la votación podrá objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuer-

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Sarah Grace Foundation To Hold Annual Virtual 5K Registration deadline May 3, discount for sign-ups by April 1

The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. has launched its annual Hugs for Sarah Virtual 5K. All runners, walkers, cyclists and wheelchair athletes are invited to participate. The deadline to register is May 3, with a discount offered to anyone who signs up by April 1.

Participants may choose their own course and complete the race alone, with a friend or a team. The race must be completed by May 31 and race bibs will be emailed following registration. All participants will also receive a Hugs For Sarah Medal, which will be shipped out after June 1.

The registration fee is $40 and participants can sign up online at https:// thesarahgracefoundation.org/shop-donate. There is a $5 discount when registering prior to April 1 using the code EARLYREG. All participants are encouraged to share photos from the race on social media with the hashtag #HugsForSarah5K.

All proceeds will benefit the many initiatives of the Sarah Grace Foundation. The Hicksville-based organization was founded in 2003 in honor of Sarah Grace Weippert. “Every year, over 4,000 children die from cancer,” said Matt Weippert, Executive Director of the Foundation. “Roughly 46 children are diagnosed every day and 1 in 5 of them will not survive. We are all too fa-

miliar with their struggle, and we continue to do all we can to improve their quality of life.” Weippert continued, “Sarah would be 34 years old on March 31st and we wish to remind everyone how short life is and how quickly things change. For Sarah’s birthday we ask you all to tell someone you love them, hug your children, and do something

special with them. Do it for you, do it for them, do it for Sarah.”

Thanks to a hardworking team of dedicated volunteers, the Foundation continues to fulfill its mission. Core programs such as the Escape Hatch, the Bead Program, Gabe’s Chemo Duck, Sarah Grace’s Book Angels and financial aid for meals, trans-

portation, household expenses, funeral expenses and more have been able to continue.

The Foundation recently held a clothing drive in partnership with the J-Birds robotics teams from Hicksville High School and Hicksville Middle School, which raised about $250. Plans are in the works to revive the Night of Laughter fundraiser in a new format and also add a Night at the Races fundraiser.

For more information on The Sarah Grace Foundation, please call (516) 4339745 or visit the Foundation’s website at www.TheSarahGraceFoundation.org.

Donations or requests for information may be sent to The Sarah Grace Foundation at 17 E. Old Country Road, Unit B, PMB 202, Hicksville, NY 11801.

—Submitted by The Sarah Grace Foundation

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do con la sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otra manera se presente para la votación en dicha elección, debe realizarse ante la secretaria de la Junta de Educación, en la oficina del distrito, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, con el tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de audiencia pública, votación del presupuesto y elección, según lo dispuesto en la sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación, antes del viernes 22 de marzo de 2024 a las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor; debe estar tipeada o impresa en inglés, debe dirigirse a la secretaria del distrito escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos 107 votantes calificados del distrito (que representen el 5 % de la cantidad de votantes que votaron en la elección de 2023); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no considerará ninguna solicitud de presentar ante los votantes una propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de sus facultades de decisión, que esté fuera de la ley o que no incluya una asignación específica cuando dicha propuesta requiera un gasto de dinero, o cuando exista algu-

na otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta electoral.

Fecha: Massapequa, New York

7 de marzo de 2024

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Condado de Nassau Massapequa, New York

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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.

Eugene Gamache, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-032191-F00 79544 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245963-NOB/PLV

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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 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

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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on APRIL 4, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-558

PLAINVIEW MORTON VILLAGE REALTY CO. INC.: Variance to erect 19.4 ft. by 8 ft. illuminated freestanding sign located on South side of lot exceeding maximum height, area and not located along a street that provides vehicle access than permitted by

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Sarah Grace. (Contributed photos)

Sarah during her treatment.

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Battle Of The Classes Returns To Bethpage High School

Bethpage High School students put their game faces on for the school’s annual Battle of the Classes on March 1. This exciting school tradition allows the freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes to go head-to-head in a friendly competition. Bethpage High School faculty members joined in on the fun as well with their own team.

The students and teachers participated in different activities which were judged by high school staff to determine the ultimate winner. Each grade level followed a specific theme this year: the F.B.I. Freshmen, the Superbowl Sophomores, Jacked Juniors and Spiderman Seniors. The faculty channeled the popular Apple TV series, Ted Lasso, as the Ted Lasso Teachers.

Participants competed in a penny war for charity, a hallway decorating contest and a banner contest. They also performed a skit, showcased their best dance moves in a six-person dance crew competition and competed against each other in games

such as musical chairs, tic-tac-toe, tug-ofwar and scooter speedway.

It was a fierce competition as the

students and teachers worked together with their teammates, demonstrated their creativity and showed their school spirit.

The senior class and the faculty went head-to-head in a game of tic-tac-toe.

The seniors were crowned the winners, followed by the sophomore class, the faculty, the freshmen and the juniors.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Harlem Wizards Vs. Farmingdale Dream Team Delights Fans

The Harlem Wizards, known for their electrifying performances, showcased their skills in an intense basketball clash against the Farmingdale ‘Dalers at Farmingdale High School on March 5, 2024. With the backing of the Farmingdale Council of PTAs, a dedicated team of staff and administrators faced off against the Wizards in an exhilarating match that kept the audience enthralled. From impressive dribbling to breathtaking slam dunks, the game was a delightful spectacle that filled the gym with laughter and cheers.

Behind the scenes, Francine Hassett and the Farmingdale Council of PTAs worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success and their hard work paid off with a

record-breaking 800 tickets sold. The funds raised will go a long way in supporting the Council’s initiatives, from organizing family-friendly events to providing scholarships for deserving seniors and offering training programs for the PTA.

Allison Palazzo, the Council President, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming community support that made the event possible. “The Council was so happy to host a special event that brought the whole community together. Seeing so many families enjoying themselves and cheering throughout the game was amazing. We are so grateful to the volunteers and the community for supporting the PTA.”

For more information about the Farming-

dale Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at https://www. farmingdaleschools.org and like our Face-

book page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict.

—Submitted by the Farmingdale School District

The Farmingdale Superintendent of Schools teamed up with the ‘Dalers to battle it out on the court against Broadway and his talented squad, the Harlem Wizards. (Contributed photo)

Bethpage High School juniors with their Jacked Juniors banner. (Contributed photos)

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rt, such as sculptures and paintings, has always been viewed and appreciated in galleries or museums. Today, viewers are not just looking at the art but are being a part of the art.

Immersive experiences can vary in the medium. However, some of the most popular are digital art projected all around the viewer. They also vary in theme, as some take on the classic art of Vincent van Gogh or Claude Monet. Others, such as New York City art center INTER_, encourage interacting with the art.

“We have a digital projection show and a big dome and, unlike other places where you’d just sit on the floor and watch it, we actually have tracking technology so that you can interact with the show,” explained Ryan Nelson, the co-founder of INTER_. “The walls react to your presence, and you’re basically helping to shape the show that everybody else is seeing.”

currently partnering with some weavers to create an immersive net that incorporates a sacred geometry pattern in the netting and a hanging light garden underneath. So this upcoming exhibit will be one of a kind and bring the interactive nature of INTER_ to the next level.”

The mission of INTER_, Jones said, is to spark joy and interconnection through “INTERmersive,” or immersive, experiences.

At ARTECHOUSE NYC, Afrocentricity and Afrofuterism are explored in their latest exhibit.

The exhibition, according to ARTECHOUSE NYC’s press release, features the work of Londonbased Afro-surrealist digital artist Vince Fraser along with evocative poetry by Ursula Rucker. It aims to honor the legacy, struggles, and complexities of the Black experience with creativity, courage, and imagination.

INTER_ Creative Director Stanton Jones, who has been working with interactive and immersive art experiences since 2017, explained that creating an INTER_ exhibit involves meticulous planning and innovative technology.

“I collaborate with our broader team to help develop and fine-tune the concept, which is then brought to light by technologists, artists, fabricators,” Jones said. “For example, INTER_ is

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Immersive experiences increase in popularity

The centerpiece of the exhibition, Vision of the Black Experience, features seamless megapixel count projections with Hyperreal sound technology in a four-part journey. The exhibition also includes interactive auxiliary galleries exploring themes of rebirth, community and spiritual connection.

Josh Feldman, ARTECHOUSE’s director of marketing and sales, explained that the exhibits are really cinematic experiences.

“The stories that we’re telling have an arc to it, but it’s a non-linear story because you’re encouraged to go into the side galleries or explore

an interactive installation or get a drink at the bar and zig and zag between the experience,” Feldman said, later adding “In addition to that storytelling element, we hope that we’re educating, inspiring and empowering visitors of all ages, that this is the future of creativity.”

Many viewers enjoy using the immersive exhibits as a backdrop for photos they take of themselves, in a sense becoming the art.

“I think the movement primarily stems from the rise of social media,” Jones said. “It kind of parallels that and the desire to share aesthetically pleasing photos within dynamic, conceptual environments.”

Jones continued to explain that the trend of taking photos in these types of environments can be seen worldwide.

“There are projections on the wall, to more tactile, interactive engagements,” Jones said.

It could also be the case that some people are searching for new experiences after COVID shutdowns.

“Coming out of COVID we saw it was even more important to give people a reason to try to come together and really foster a sense of INTERconnection, and to be a place where we can spark a little joy in people’s lives,” Nelson said.

Feldman explained that the ARTECHOUSE team wants guests to be exposed to 21st-century tools like artificial intelligence.

“We want to send visitors off to far-off places,” Feldman said. “Visitors are looking for what’s next.”

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