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Judge Tosses Blakeman’s Attempt To Block Attorney General’s Order

It’s the latest move in an ongoing fight over trans rights in Nassau County

JANET BURNS

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s quest to prevent trans women and girls from participating in women and girls’ sports in the county was dealt another blow in court this month.

On April 12, a federal judge dismissed Blakeman’s preemptive lawsuit intended to protect his February executive order, which banned trans women and girls from participating in women and girls’ sports in Nassau County facilities, from an order he’d been given to rescind that executive order, issued as a cease-and-desist order from the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

In March, ahead of a deadline to rescind his order established by the Attorney General, Blakeman filed a 12-page suit in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York seeking a declaratory judgment on the matter.

In April, Judge Nusrat Choudhury said that the county failed to demonstrate “irreparable harm” and standing in appealing a ruling made on the matter earlier in April, and thereby dismissed Blakeman’s lawsuit.

“This decision is a tremendous victory for justice and the rule of law, but our work here is not done. County Executive Blakeman’s executive order is transphobic, and we have no room for hate in New York,” Attorney General James’ office said in a statement. “It’s past time for Nassau County to rescind this order and treat all our communities with the basic respect and dignity they deserve.”

Major-General Michel Natali of the New York National Guard poses with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the New York Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment’s deployment ceremony in 2022.

In response to this latest news, Blakeman commented, “This decision will not deter us from protecting the integrity and fairness of women’s sports and the safety of its participants ... According to the logic of the decision on the temporary restraining order, the county would have to wait for a young girl to be paralyzed before taking action.”

This decision is a tremendous victory for justice and the rule of law, but our work here is not done.

— New York State Attorney General Letitia James

Attorney General James previously called Blakeman’s order “blatantly illegal” and “transphobic and discriminatory,” also noting via a spokesperson that the matter is “not up for debate.”

In March, a separate lawsuit was filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union against Nassau County, arguing that Blakeman’s executive order, which remains in effect, was discriminatory under state law.

The plaintiff in that lawsuit, filed against Nassau County on March 11, is the Long Island Roller Rebels, a Nassau County-based 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.”

In March, Anton Media Group spoke with Gabriella Larios, staff attorney at the New York Civil Liberties Union, who’s one of five attorneys working on the roller derby team’s case. Larios noted at the time that

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaking at a public event in 2018.

Executive 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.”

Nevertheless, she said, “In order to comply with [the executive] order, [recreational teams are] now going to have to make very invasive inquiries about cis-gendered women 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.”

Earlier this month, Attorney General James also filed a separate motion with the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, arguing that Blakeman’s legal challenge to James’ order should be thrown out because, for one thing, the 11th Amendment protects her office and the state from such claims.

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Mineola Honors Triumphant Girls Bowling Team

Herricks Players To Stage

Annie Get Your Gun

The Herricks Players proudly announce their upcoming production of the beloved musical Annie Get Your Gun, set to captivate audiences starting May 10, 2024. Transporting theatergoers to the vibrant world of the Wild West, the Herricks Players will present the 1999 updated version of the show. Experience classic musical hits like “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better).”

Annie Get Your Gun celebrates the remarkable life of Annie Oakley, a true American icon whose legendary sharpshooting skills and fearless spirit continue to inspire audiences worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the turn of the 20th century, this musical extravaganza promises to enthrall viewers with its timeless story of courage, determination, and breaking boundaries.

Remarkably, the historical roots of Annie Get Your Gun intertwine with the local community. Rare archival photographs depict the real-life Annie Oakley showcasing her remarkable talents right here in Mineola, NY, in 1922. These captivating images serve as a poignant reminder of the indelible mark left by Annie Oakley on both history and local heritage.

“We are thrilled to bring Annie Get Your Gun to the stage and share Annie Oakley’s extraordinary

journey with our community,” remarked Herricks Players’ Founder, Carol Hayes. “Her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination continue to resonate with audiences, reminding us all of the power of perseverance and the limitless possibilities that await when we dare to dream.”

The Herricks Players’ newly renovated theater has even more wheelchair accessible seating now.

The students of the Henry Viscardi School, located just blocks away from the theater, are excited to see the show. Viscardi Administrator Lauren Marzo said the students are looking forward to being inspired by Annie Oakley, who, like them, had to overcome many obstacles to become successful. The Viscardi students enjoy

Mineola To Host 2024 Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductions

It’s time for another Mineola High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction, happening Thursday, May 2nd at 4:15 p.m. before Mineola’s baseball game against Lynbrook. This is our first presentation at a spring event, so we hope to see a lot of you there. There will also be a get-together at the Cornerstone Bar and Restaurant after the game.

This year’s inductees are:

- The 1956 Nassau County Baseball Champions

- Jim Garvey (Class of 1960), who was a top NCAA football, basketball, and lacrosse official. He officiated four football bowls (including the 1987 Cotton Bowl) and five NCAA basketball championship tournaments. Jim also worked seven NCAA lacrosse championships, including the inaugural game in 1971, and is the only person to ever officiate in an Army-Navy football, basketball, and lacrosse game.

- Frank Spizuoco (Class of 1961), an outstanding collegiate baseball pitcher who set numerous pitching records, and a member of the Peru State Hall of Fame. Frank was also a lineman on Mineola’s 1960 Rutgers Cup Football team, inducted in the school’s Hall of Fame this past fall.

- Joe Robinson (Class of 1967), who worked 50 years in Major League Baseball as a player, coach, and scout, with 41 years as an MLB scout. He worked the last 15 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming their national scouting supervisor, and won two Topps Baseball Scout of the Month awards. In 2015, he won the Roland Hermond Scout of the Year award and is in the Midwest Scouting Hall Of Fame.

We hope to see many of you at the game and the party after to celebrate with the inductees, their families, all the other alumni and people of the Mineola community.

— Submitted by Daniel Guido

seeing every Herricks Players show as part of their Friday Night Recreation Program.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Annie Get Your Gun as the Herricks Players breathe new life into this timeless classic. Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, love, and the triumph of the human spirit.

For ticket information and showtimes, please visit https:// herricksplayers999.com/, contact herricksplayers@gmail.com, or call the Box Office at (516) 7421926. Show dates are May 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8:00 pm and May 19 at 3 pm. The theater is located at 999 Herricks Rd, New Hyde Park, NY.

— Submitted by the Herricks Players

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The 1956 Nassau County Baseball Champions, from Mineola High School. (Courtesy of Daniel Guido/Mineola High School Athletic Hall of Fame)

Mayor Paul Pereira and the Village Board of Trustees recently honored the Mineola High School Girls Bowling Team for winning their third Nassau County Championship in a row. Congratulations to the team, coaches and parents! (Courtesy of the Village of Mineola via Facebook)

Annie Oakley poses for a promotional image, date unknown. (Public domain)

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TThe Vikings Hockey Team Wins The Middle School Championship

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he Port Washington/Manhasset/ Herricks Vikings won the NYIHSHL Middle School Championship on March 26, 2024. They beat the Massapequa Chiefs 7-1 in dominant fashion. The Vikings went 15-2-1 in their first-ever season together.

“We were just on fire and everything was working and I guess that’s what you want for a championship game. It’s not really me, it’s the kids, I’m just there putting them out there, it’s the kids working their butts off, not me,” said Head Coach Scott Zubrow.

In the championship game Leon Pivovarov scored four times adding to his impressive postseason scoring run. He finished with 13 goals through 3 playoff games.

“Leon Pivovarov was a driving force on offense, his house league teammate, Christos Loucas and him knew where each other were going to be at all times,” said Zubrow. “They knew how to get open and pass to kids who would get open, they started off the offense and helped get the rest of the team involved in offense.”

Zubrow also gave credit to Matthew Radoslovich and Jayden Chan who helped make everyone better on offense and his son, Jacob Zubrow brought experience to the defense helping to solidify the back end of the team. The defense and goal-tending was a huge emphasis for the team. The Vikings had three good goalkeepers and made sure to dress each one ten times in order to have them eligible for the playoffs. Declan Hayes, Max Lieberman, and Charlotte Parker all held it down in net this season.

the regular season and an 11-goal differential in the playoffs.

“I made some mistakes in the beginning, as a coach and I learned from my mistakes. I revamped the way I would put the lines together and have the kids out on the ice,” said Zubrow.

Despite having a very impressive season, the Vikings finished in second place behind the Long Beach middle school team. Long Beach had a 16-1-1 record and beat Port Washington as well as tying with them early in the season. The two teams met in the semifinals game where the Vikings overcame the top team winning 8-6.

“We were just on fire and everything was working and I guess that’s what you want for a championship game.”

—Head Coach Scott Zubrow

“We had really good goal-tending. Most teams can’t even find one goalie, we had three,” said Zubrow. “Having three good goalies available at all times puts us two levels above a lot of the other teams. A huge part of why we won is part of our goal-tending.”

The Vikings started the season off 1-1-1 before ripping off multiple streaks including ending the regular season on a 10-game win streak. They had an 87-goal differential in

Port Washington went down 3-1 after the first but tied it up 4-4 in the second period.

Pivovarov scored three of his eight goals in the third period to lift the Vikings to the championship game.

“I told everyone after the first period to take their breath, play your game, just a couple of mistakes if we clean them up we can get it going,” said Zubrow. “From the second period we really started pushing and putting pressure on them, and that’s what really changed the tide of the game. We wore them down, started skating faster than they were, we became more aggressive than they were, and a lot of times in hockey that’s what can really change the game.”

Going into the title game, the Vikings

felt that they’d beaten the best team in the league and they felt unstoppable. They built confidence through each playoff game to the point where everyone was relaxed and cool heading into the championship game. The result proved that point.

“Even going up five minutes before getting on the ice, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do with the team. You’re out there, you really want to win the championship,” said Zubrow. “I said, right now, the

way that we are playing, I don’t think there is anyone that can beat us.”

Next season, coach Zubrow will return as the team moves up. Zubrow is hoping all the kids who can play JV will return because of the experience they had winning a championship together. The Vikings will be playing kids who are 14 years old who have been checking for a year now so it’ll be a tough transition but Zubrow and

are looking forward to it.

his team

The Port Washington/Manhasset/Herricks Middle School ice hockey team wins the championships (Photo from Kam Chang)

The team celebrating their win (Photos from the Port Washington/Manhasset/Herricks Vikings)

The Port Washington/Manhasset/ Herricks Vikings ready to play in the championships

MINEOLA SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR ‘FUNDING YOUR IDEAS’ GRANTS FROM JOVIA FCU

Two Mineola schools were selected to receive grants as part of Jovia Financial Credit Union’s “Funding Your Ideas” Teacher Grant Program. Each school received $500 to help fund specific programs that were submitted with the applications.

At Mineola Middle School, art teacher Ms. Andrea Antonelli used her grant to purchase equipment and supplies for the school’s makerspace, including a Cricut Explore Air for creating 2D and 3D paper crafts and a Makedo cardboard construction kit with tools to cut, score and build with cardboard. “These additions to the art room will give learners the opportunity to develop sculpture techniques while encouraging design thinking and exploration and

offering a calming activity using their creativity and imagination,” said Ms. Antonelli about her newly acquired items.

Jackson Avenue School art teacher Ms. Jeanine Gallina and STEAM teacher Ms. Christina Sotsky used their Jovia grant to purchase a Nurtaponics Hydroponic Garden Tower Growing System, part of a collaborative project to enhance their outside garden classroom. The teachers are looking forward to launching this project which will allow learners to develop an understanding about plant growth and produce plants that will be incorporated into environmental art and designs.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

CARLE PLACE BIOLOGY STUDENTS EXPERIMENT IN DNA LAB

Carle Place High School students in Ms. Jeannine Hengevel’s Advanced Placement Biology class recently visited the Cold Spring Harbor DNA Laboratory to further their scientific studies. The students engaged in a day-long, hands-on lab session utilizing scientific techniques like micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Their objective was to isolate their HRV-1 gene from mitochondrial DNA.

Upon receiving the results, students will be instructed on analyzing their gene sequences. This analysis will enable them to compare their sequences with each other and with samples from diverse global populations. Through this comparison, they aim to gain genetic insights into the geographical origins of their families.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Carle Place High School students performed scientific techniques to isolate their HRV-1 gene from mitochondrial DNA.

AP Biology students from Carle Place High School recently visited the Cold Spring Harbor DNA Laboratory (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL’S WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT KICKS OFF SPRING

The World Language Department at Garden City High School has been bustling with activity in 2024 so far, engaging students in various cultural and educational initiatives.

The Spanish Club recently continued its tradition of participating in The Pulsera Project, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering Central American artists by providing sustainable fair trade employment. Through selling hand-woven pulseras, the club not only supports these artisans but also fosters cultural

exchange among students.

In March, the department celebrated World Language Week with engaging activities, including trivia questions about different languages. The highlight of the week was the second annual World Language Badminton Tournament, where over 60 students participated. Prizes were awarded to the top teams, and creative costumes added to the fun atmosphere. The event raised $543, which was donated to the World Central Kitchen, supporting its mission to provide meals during crises.

Additionally, on March 20, the German, Italian, Latin and Spanish honor societies inducted 119 students. This ceremony recognized the hard work and dedication of World Language students, some of whom were inducted into multiple honor societies for their concurrent studies in Latin and modern languages.

Congratulations to all the inductees for their diligence and commitment.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

HERRICKS LIBRARIAN HONORED WITH AWARDS FOR HISTORY DAY LEADERSHIP

Herricks School District is proud to congratulate Jodi Thompson, librarian at Herricks Middle School, on being recognized with two awards for her leadership and dedication to the regional contest for National History Day.

Ms. Thompson has been honored with the Junior Division 2024 Robbie Harte Teacher of the Year Award for the Long Island region, as well as received statewide recognition as the New York State History Day Junior Teacher of the Year. She is also a candidate for the national award, the Patricia

Behring Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced at the annual National History Day convention in June. Each year, Herricks students join learners from around the world as they participate in the National History Day competition. Students select topics and conduct research using archives, libraries, museums and other methods. Once completed, they present their conclusions and evidence through papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries or websites. Research projects are

judged by professional educators and historians as they progress through a series of local, state and national contest levels.

Through her efforts and tireless support of the Herricks Middle School’s History Day program, Ms. Thompson has offered students the opportunity to engage in historical learning while developing essential skills of communication, project management and historical thinking.

— Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

Mineola Middle School art teacher Ms. Andrea Antonelli and her fifthgrade art learners show off the new makerspace equipment acquired with funds provided by the Jovia Financial Credit Union “Funding Your Ideas” Teacher Grant Program. L to R: Jorge Lara, Brody Faulkner, Ms. Antonelli, Alison Li, Siena Roman and Chrysanthemum Au Yueng.

Members of the Jackson Avenue fourth grade Gardening Club with the brand new Nurtaponics Hydroponic Garden Tower Growing System that was purchased with a “Funding Your Ideas” grant from Jovia FCU. (L-R): Chelsea Molina-Quin, Jayden Benitez-Hernandez, Arabella Ferraioli and Ellen Grant Protorreal. (Courtesy of the Mineola School District)

Second Half Of North Hempstead 2023-2024 School Property Tax, Due May 10, 2024

North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins would like to remind taxpayers that the last day to pay the second half of the 2023-2024 School Taxes without a penalty is Friday, May 10, 2024. Payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Friday, May 10, 2024, to avoid penalty.

The Tax Office is also introducing two new, convenient methods for paying your taxes. First, is a pay by phone option. Call (516) 869-7800 and select Option #1. You will need your account number, which is located at the top right-hand corner of your tax statement. The service allows payment by credit card, debit card, or ACH e-check. Please note that the service fee follows the same fee schedule as online payments.

Additionally, there is now a new after-hours Dropbox if you cannot get to the tax office during normal business hours. It is located at the front door of 200 Plandome Rd. Make sure to include the remittance stub(s) with your payment (checks and money orders only, no cash) in the envelope.

As always, online tax payments can be made by using the Receiver’s payment portal. Please go to northhempsteadny.gov/ tax-payments to pay online by ACH e-check or by credit or debit card. Please note that standard fees apply.

If paying with an online check through your bank, please be sure to include your account number as referenced on your bill, (i.e. 12345-S)

Anyone making payments by mail should

North Hempstead

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board announced that the Town is currently seeking lifeguards to join the North Hempstead team at one of its six aquatic facilities. Lifeguards can work at an indoor facility, or outdoors at either pools or a waterfront venue, and will have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months.

“A full staff of qualified lifeguards at our pools and beaches is key to making sure residents have a safe and fun summer,” said Supervisor DeSena. “But this also a perfect opportunity for young people or for anyone whose full-time job allows for seasonal work. Now is the time to apply so I encourage neighbors from across North Hempstead to share this news with family and friends.”

The positions offer a competitive salary,

Seeking

include the remittance stub(s) with their check or money order in the return envelope. Write the bill number(s) on the check(s), include the payment stub(s), and make checks payable to: Mary Jo Collins, Receiver of Taxes, and mail to PO Box 3001, Manhasset, NY 11030.

To pay your bill in person, bring your tax bill to 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For your convenience, the Tax Office will also be open on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9 until 6:00 p.m., as well as Friday, May 10 until 7:00 pm.

You may also pay at the following collection sites (check or money order only, no cash) on the dates and times specified.

Please bring your entire bill with you when paying in person.

Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Broadway Park, Broadway and County Courthouse Rd., Garden City Park

Thursday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck

Thursday, April 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Michael J. Tully Park, Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Friday, April 26from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at John D. Caemmerer Park, Wentworth Ave., Albertson

For more information, or if you have additional questions, please call 311 or 516869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Lifeguards For Summer Swim Season

starting at $18 an hour, and access to Tully Pool in New Hyde Park for swim training. All applicants must be at least 15 years old, have the appropriate lifeguard certification from Nassau County and possess a current CPR/AED certification. Seasonal positions with the Town of North Hempstead provide hands-on experience and help develop resumes for future careers.

For more information or to apply for lifeguard or attendant positions, please contact the Town of North Hempstead Parks Department by email, Parks@northhempsteadny.gov, or by calling the Tully Park front desk at 516-739-3055 or 516-739-8055. Those interested can also visit Michael J. Tully Park at 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 to pick up an application.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Announces Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are excited to announce the return of the Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest on Saturday, May 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

The festival will celebrate spring and the beauty of nature at the bountiful Clark Botanic Garden. The day-long event will feature:

• Volunteers for Wildlife will host presentations featuring birds of prey, turtles, and more

• Mad Science will offer a slime bar session where children can make their own slime (while supplies last)

• Pond scooping activities

• Center for Science Teaching: Live butterfly releases throughout the day

• Center for Science Teaching: Rabbit petting zoo

• Center for Science Teaching: Scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will receive an Earth Day T-shirt

• Town of North Hempstead Horticulturist Bonnie Klein will lead tours of Clark Gardens

• Button making and family lawn games

• Character meet and greet

• Environmental themed crafts

“The Town is proud to announce the return of our Annual Spring Festival, which provides free family fun to all of our residents,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Clark Botanic Garden has consistently been recognized as one of North Hempstead’s best resources. This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the arrival of spring and the importance of protecting our environment for future generations. I encourage all of my North Hempstead neighbors to come out and enjoy this fun event for the entire family.”

All attendees can enjoy the 12 beautifully manicured acres of Clark Botanic Garden which includes labeled gardens, trees, ponds and streams and provides an oasis of peace and aesthetic enjoyment for all. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

For more information about the Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival and for a full schedule of events, please call 311 from within the Town, or 516-869-6311 from outside the Town.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

(Graphic from the Town of North Hempstead)

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Construction Business Owner Charged With Insurance Fraud

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Garden City man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly underreporting payroll to insurance companies and cheating them out of $235,000 in premiums.

Vassilios Handakas, also known as William Handakas and Bill Handakas, 60, was arraigned before Judge Jaclene A. Agazarian on charges of Insurance Fraud in the Second Degree (a C felony), Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (a D felony) and Workers’ Compensation Law 52(1)a & 52(1) d Effect of Failure to Secure Compensation on March 28, 2024. Handakas was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on April 10, 2024. If convicted of the top charge, Handakas faces a potential maximum of 5 to 15 years in prison.

“When an employer makes misrepresentations about the number of employees at their company and their payroll figures, they unfairly impact honest employers who bear the burden of insurance fraud in

the form of higher premiums and workers who may suffer an injury just to find they have no protection through worker’s compensation coverage,” said DA Donnelly. “This defendant left his workers exposed and allegedly cheated insurance companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I thank the New York State Inspector General’s Office for bringing this serious alleged fraud to my office for prosecution.”

“Employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance for all employees on payroll,” said New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang. “Failure to do so imperils a critical safety net that so many hardworking New Yorkers and their families need and deserve. My office will

investigate and hold accountable anyone who would compromise this core commitment to workers.”

DA Donnelly said that Vector Structural Corporation and Vassilios Handakos entered into a contract for a workers’ compensation policy with an insurance company for coverage between March 2019 and March 2020. In the application, the company allegedly indicated that it employed two masons with an annual payroll of $50,000 a year. Records the company and Handakas filed with the state, however, indicated that Vector had 13 employees during that time frame and a payroll of $625,466. The underreporting of the employees and payroll resulted in an

A Message From Old Westbury Police Chief Stuart Cameron

On April 10, I was honored to be present when Police Officer Matthew Martines was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association. Officer Martines continually distinguishes himself with outstanding and dedicated work to keep the Village of Old Westbury safe, including

an arrest last year for a suspect who was trespassing on a resident’s property. The suspect attempted to flee, but was apprehended by Officer Martines, who used a thermal imaging camera to locate him.

— Via the Village of Old Westbury Police Department website

underpayment of insurance premiums of $197,623.

In March 2020, Handakas and Vector allegedly repeated the underreporting of workers and payroll on its policy application with another insurance provider. The company claimed it had a payroll of $20,000, when the actual payroll according to state records was $106,452. The alleged underreporting resulted in a loss to the insurance carrier of $38,892.

The defendant surrendered to NCDA detective investigators on March 28, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Investigative Counsel and Attorney-inCharge of Labor Richard Balletta of the Revenue, Auto, Insurance, and Labor Crime Bureau. Handakas is represent by Peter Menoudakos, Esq.

The charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

— Via the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

GCPD Participates In No Empty Chair Program

From April 15 through April 19, the Garden City Police Department participated in the No Empty Chair Program sponsored by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. This educational and enforcement campaign aims to raise awareness among teen drivers regarding the potential dangers of driving in the hope that there are no empty chairs at high school graduations or proms this year.

During this initiative, officers enforced the New York State Graduated Driver Licensing Law (GDL) as well as other driving law violations such

as speeding in school zones, seatbelt use, child restraint use, cell phone and texting use, passing school buses, underage drinking, and impaired driving.

As Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson announced, the Department’s Youth and Community Policing Officers also visited the local high school to conduct driver safety outreach to local students during this campaign and throughout the prom and graduation season.

— Submitted by the Garden City Police Department

The Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association recently honored Old Westbury Police Officer Matthew Martines with a Distinguished Service Award.

(Courtesy of the Village of Old Westbury)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Ikebana Workshop and Demonstration

Join Hiroko and Gerard Senese from the Japan Center at Stony Brook University for a demonstration of the different styles of Japanese flower arrangements; and a workshop to create your own Ikebana based on an arrangement that Hiroko has designed. $10 materials fee due in cash at registration. 11:00 a.m. at the Mineola Memorial Public Library.

Charles Evans Center at Floral Park Library

A representative from the Charles Health Promotion & Support Team will to interested

Find the representative at one of the tables in the main Library area. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Floral Park Public Library.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

The Night They Came Home

A frontier lawman partners with an Indigenous detective to hunt down a ruthless band of teenage criminals known as the Rufus Buck Gang. Rated R, 1hr35min. Film starts promptly at 4:00 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Friends of the Floral Park Library

Lawn Sale

Stop by the Library today and enjoy some “treasure hunting” at our Friends of FPPL’s Fourth Annual Lawn Sale event. There will be unique finds to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone. So don’t miss out! 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the library lawn.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Spaceballs

Join the Hillside Public Library at 1:00 p.m. for a screening of this classic Star Wars

spoof ahead of Star Wars Day (May the Fourth). Rated PG; 1hr36min.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Cactus Rocks

Hosted by the Williston Park Public Library from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the library. $10 material fee due at registration. Limited to 20 persons. Call the library at (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@ gmail.com to register.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Mineola Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

The Mineola High School Athletic Hall of Fame will honor this year’s inductees at 4:15 p.m. before Mineola baseball’s home game against Lynbrook. A get-together will also be held at Cornerstone Bar and Restaurant after the game.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Our Times Coffeehouse

The Ethical Humanist Society of LI (38 Old Country Road in Garden City) is reviving the Our Times Coffeehouse, established in 1990 as a venue for live folk music on Long Island, with an event led by folk

songwriting legend Christine Lavin. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; an open mic begins at 7:30 (signup starts at 7:00), and the concert proper begins at 8:30.

ONGOING

Westbury Drop-A-Dress

Donate gently used dresses and gowns at the Westbury Public Library April 22 through 26 for Westbury High School students’ prom apparrel.

ProHEALTH Dental proudly announces a groundbreaking affiliation with Northwell Health.

Northwell is New York State’s largest health care provider, with more than 900 locations. ProHEALTH Dental has a network of 16 state-of-the-art dental offices throughout the NY Metro Area. Together, we will treat patients holistically, focusing on how oral health improves overall health.

Put Your Health Where Your Mouth Is™ and book an appointment today, call 855-PHD-CARE

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

By John L. Gomes, MD

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

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

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

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.

He is both Board Certi ed and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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

Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

Call 516-222-8883 or visit online at DrGomes.com

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Five Simple Steps to Begin Fishing

1Prepare your rod & reel: Be sure your reel has line, then press the button of your spin-cast reel or open the bail (if you have a spinning reel) to release line from the reel. Pull enough line out to thread it through all of the guides of your rod.

2Attach a hook: Hooks come in different sizes and shapes. A #6 or #8 hook with a long shank (straight edge) is a good size to try. Use an improved clinch knot to tie the hook onto the line.

3Attach a bobber: To attach a bobber, thread the line around the top and bottom hooks. To expose the bottom hook, press the top button on the bobber. For the top hook, press the button while holding the bottom hook in. Attach the bobber so the fish hook hangs just above structure (i.e. weeds, logs, ets.) or the bottom.

4Attach bait: Place bait on your hook. Be sure it’s secure.

5Cast and retrieve: Cast your bait out using the technique in How to Cast. Next, turn the reel crank forward until it clicks to prevent more line from coming out. To take up any slack in your line, reel the line in until the float begins to move. When a fish bites, the float will either move along the water’s surface or go underwater. When this happens, give the line a quick jerk that’s hard enough to move the float and set the hook in the fish’s mouth, but not so hard that you send the hook, bait and/or fish flying over your shoulder. Now, reel in the line until you can pick up the fish with your hand.

How to Cast

Learning how to cast takes some practice, but is really pretty simple. Beginners will find it easiest to learn with a spin-cast outfit. (Note: you can first practice casting in your yard by tying a rubber plug, or some other non-sharp weighted object to the line.

Get a feel for the equipment: Hold the rod out in front of you to get a feel for how the spin-cast reel works. Reel up the line until the bobber is about four inches from the tip of the rod. Now, press down firmly on the release button and hold it there. Notice how the bobber stays in the same place. Now let the release button go. The bobber should fall to the ground. You have just learned how to release the line from the reel, a very important step in casting.

To prevent loops that can become tangles from forming in the line, carefully add tension to the line with your thumb and forefinger while reeling in the line. You should hear a click when you start to reel-that is the pick-up pin of the reel being activated. Now you are all set to wind line back onto the spool of the reel. Remember whenever you are fishing to always reel in enough line after

Getting Started Fishing

you cast to hear that click. This will prevent excess line from coming out of the reel, and loose line can mean missed fish.

Final Check: Your line is ready and your hook and bobber are tied on. Place your bobber 6-12” from your rod tip and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod. Before you cast, look behind you to be sure no one else is there. Also, check for trees and bushes that can get in your way.

Casting a Rod

Casting: Press and hold down the reel’s release button. Using wrist action (not the whole arm), slowly bring the rod straight up over your shoulder. Next, gently sweep the rod forward, causing the rod to bend with the motion. As the rod moves in front of you, reaching about the 10 o’clock position, release your thumb from the button. The bend in the rod casts the bobber and bait out. You have just made a cast!

Catching a Fish

1Once you see the bobber move, or feel a tug on the line, be sure to set the hook in the fish’s mouth. After you set the hook, keep the line tight and your rod tip up. Slowly reel in the fish.

 Now you need to decide what to do with the fish. Is it large enough to keep? Will it be used for food? First, check the fishing regulations to be certain the fish is legal to keep. If it’s not, carefully release the fish back into the water, being sure to handle it with wet hands, and as little as possible. A fish that you catch and release carefully can be caught again someday when it is bigger.

3To take a fish off the line, hold it firmly around the body. Watch out for sharp spines on the fish’s fins. If it is a bass, put your thumb inside the lower lip, and your forefinger on the outside. (Note: never put your fingers inside the mouth of a toothy fish such as a pike or pickerel). To remove the hook, push it down and turn it so it comes out the way it went in.

4If you decide to keep the fish, you can keep it alive by threading a stringer under the chin and through both lips. Let the fish swim in the water and tie the other end of the stringer tightly to the bank. Some people use wire fish baskets to keep their fish alive. You can also keep fish fresh by putting them on ice in a cooler until you can clean them.

1Water temperatures can be cold in the spring due to snowmelt and cold rains. If water temperatures are low (35-40°F), look for trout holding in deeper, slower moving water. Slow drifts and getting your lure (try heavy nymphs) down near the bottom to these less active fish can improve your chances of getting bites.

2If you are unsure on where trout are feeding in the water column, try rigging two flies, one large dry fly, with a sinking nymph tied as a dropper off the bend of the hook of the dry fly. This way trout have their choice of whether to feed on the surface or underwater.

3Don’t be afraid to walk. NYS has plentiful access along trout streams whether it be public fishing rights, state lands, or parks. The anglers that are willing to walk further from the parking lot and away from where most of the other anglers are fishing will

Trout Fishing Tips

often be rewarded for putting in the extra effort. The DECinfo Locator and Tackle Box feature in the HuntFishNY app are free map-based interfaces for finding these trout stream access points across the state.

4Many of the major insect hatches of mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies occur in the spring and trout, whether they’re stocked fish or wild fish, will gorge themselves on these easy meals. You can search for hatch charts online or call a local fly shop to find out what hatches are likely occurring in your area, as well as what flies you should use to imitate them. However, spin fisherman can learn from insect hatches as well. The best advice would be to think smaller with your lures, as even a 20” trout will eat a tiny mayfly. Spin fisherman will have success throwing tiny lures like gulp grubs, and trout magnets that might not imitate

Free Fishing Days

Free shing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to sh without a freshwater shing license

(*Kids under 16 can always sh for free!).

• June 29-30

• September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)

• November 11 (Veterans Day)

These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out shing for the rst time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to sh. Even though a license is not needed, all other shing regulations apply.

Catch and Release

To many people, a fresh fish dinner represents the ideal end to a fishing trip. However, more and more anglers are choosing to release their catch back into the water. Called catch-and-release fishing, this practice can minimize your impact on local fisheries.

When practicing catch-and-release, follow these simple guidelines to help the fish’s chance of survival.

Quickly play and land fish: do not fight fish to exhaustion, especially in warmer water. Handle fish as little as possible and release them quickly: unhook fish in water if possible. Have the necessary tools (needlenose pliers) ready, and be sure to wet your hands when handling fish.

When a fish is deeply hooked, do not try to remove the hook, clip the leader or hook instead.

Remember, fish that are smaller than the legal minimum size limits for that species must be released after you catch them. For more details about catch-and-release, consult the New York State Fishing Regulations guide. —Information compiled by Amanda Olsen from the DEC

anything but may have roughly the same size and profile as the insects that the trout are accustomed to eating. If you do find yourself using baitfish imitations, still think small. For example, small phoebe spoons and mepps spinners will often outperform larger lures you might use for bass and other species.

5Large spring storms can “blow out” trout streams by increasing the flows and turbidity (the amount of sediment in the stream), so it’s good to get into the habit of checking US Geological Survey’s (USGS) flow graphs before you head out. Doing so can drastically increase your success in trout fishing. Learning what flows a trout stream fishes best at, as well as when it’s too high to fish/too dangerous to wade, can really make or break your fishing trip.

—From the NYS DEC The Fishing Line Newsletter

(Photo by Matthew McBrayer on Unsplash)

Environmental Learning Center Empowers Community

Kirstin Callahan Austin among Alley Pond gala honorees

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

On Thursday, April 11, Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) held its annual Green Gala which allows the center to continue to offer the environmental education programs to more than 72,000 children and adults across the region per year.

The 2024 APEC Green Gala honorees included:

• Kirstin Callahan Austin: vice president, Helms Auto Group of Bayside

• Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D: president and CEO, The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport

• Leroy Street Studio and the New Alley Pond Environmental Center Design Team

This year marks the opening of APEC’s new environmental center, which the Green Gala honorees, Leroy Street Studio and the APEC design team, are credited for.

Kirsten, a Gold Coast resident, represents the third generation of leadership within a family legacy that spans back to 1977. The group, which includes Helms Brothers (established in 1934) Mercedes-Benz, Bayside Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars of Queens, is renowned for its commitment to quality, service, and community. From starting as a receptionist to becoming a managing partner, Kirsten has been pivotal in shaping the company’s success. The auto group employs more than 200 employees and has a deep-rooted company culture that values longevity.

Beyond automotive excellence, Kirstin’s passion for environmental and community engagement shines through. This commitment is embodied in a longstanding partnership with the Alley Pond Environmental Center, Operation Warm’s Cars to Coats, American Cancer Society, Bayside Little League, Toys for Tots and numerous other local charities. Kirstin’s philosophy of thinking globally and acting locally has fostered a strong community bond and highlighted the group’s role in promoting environmental sustainability.

“We selected Kirsten as one of our honorees because she has been a fabulous addition to our board,” APEC Executive Director Irene Scheid said. “We do look for honorees, who have either a definite connection to the organization or have made a difference in the borough.”

Looking to the future, Kirstin is excited about leading Helms Auto Group towards

embracing electric and alternative fuel vehicles, underscoring a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. This vision and ongoing community involvement ensure that Helms Auto Group remains a cornerstone of reliability and progress within the automotive industry and the local community.

“Gerrard, our second honoree, was recommended to us through a legislative consultant for his work at Terminal One here in Queens,” Scheid said. “And the architecture honorees were celebrated for their commitment to the new building, working with the staff at APEC, trying to get a feel for our needs and then working within the parameters set by the parks department.”

The center, protecting and preserving Alley Pond Park, open spaces and waterbodies, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies and practices, has run in-part on community-supported efforts for more than 52 years.

“What we do here is of value, mostly for children, but clearly it is valued,” Scheid said. “We have a waiting list every year of school groups; the children get hands-on experience with the live animals as well as get out into nature to be able to walk on the trails and learn more about the park. We often hear the children ask, ‘Are we still in New York?’ when they come here.”

APEC is a total escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Continued partnerships and financial support are the key to its success.

“Taking care of our animals is very expensive as everybody who has a pet knows and we have a lot of pets here,” Scheid said.

APEC is located in Alley Pond Park, at 229-10 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston (Queens), just several miles west from the Great Neck border. It is surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC’s natural landscapes.

Visit www.alleypond.org to learn more about APEC.

Bernadette Castro, left, celebrates the honorable accolades of her daughter-in-law, Kirsten Callahan Austin.

Family and staff of Helms Auto Group of Bayside attended APEC Green Gala 2024 to celebrate Kirsten Callahan Austin.

Board members and honorees of the 2024 APEC Green Gala at Terrace on the Green.

Event emcee Walter Mugdan, Bernadette Castro, Kirstin Callahan Austin, APEC Executive Director Irene Sheid and Terri Thomson, APEC consultant Photos by Willy Airaldi

COLUMNS

Attacking Our Courts Undermines America

I have personally spent 32 years of my life as a public servant. My career began in 1960 when I was lucky enough to be sworn in as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in Long Beach. In addition to protecting the city from lawsuits, I was responsible for prosecuting people, who had violated some city ordinance. Representing the people of my community in a local courtroom was one of the most gratifying experiences I could have ever had as a young lawyer.

From that very day, I developed the strongest possible feelings about the importance of the American court system that dispenses justice, without fear or favor. Courtrooms throughout America have a symbol on their walls of Lady Justice, the Roman goddess Justicia, who represents the virtue of justice. She is blindfolded because justice is unbiased and is not based on a person’s appearance or outside influences.

I am especially troubled by the attacks on the court system by former President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump is scheduled to face criminal charges in a New York court on April 15. A jury of his peers will be selected to decide whether he is guilty of covering up hush money payments to a woman who might have been an embarrassment to his public image prior to the

2016 presidential elections.

Rather than trust the jurors who will decide his fate, Mr. Trump has embarked on an intense attack on the judicial system in an effort to undermine the judge and frighten potential jurors. He has labeled the judge who will preside over his case as “corrupt” and has leveled personal attacks against the judge’s daughter. He has called the prosecutors “crooked and corrupt”. According to the Washington Post , since late 2022, Mr. Trump has attacked judges and family members by name, 138 times.

The assaults on the court system have angered judges around the country. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton, who was appointed by presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, chose to make public comments last week stating “when judges are threatened, and particularly when the family is threatened, it’s something that is wrong and should not happen.”

Ugly rhetoric against judges can produce extreme results. Two years ago, the

home of a New Jersey federal judge was invaded by an unhappy defendant who killed the judge’s son and came close to killing the judge as well. When a national figure like Donald Trump attacks judges and their family, it is an invitation to attack judges anywhere in America, including Long Island. It is incumbent on every citizen to speak out against this abuse of the First Amendment by a person who should know better.

Jerry Kremer

The U.S. Supreme Court (Photo Getty Images)

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Adieu To The Captain Of Our Ship

A farewell to our top executive extraordinaire

He has been called a myriad things over the past 13 years while at the helm of Anton Media Group, including el jefe, eF-Vee, The Hair, Virg, and The Virgster, Big Guy—speaking of the company’s president, Frank Virga, of course.

Friday, April 26, marks a momentous occasion as we gather at Anton Media Group to bid farewell to not just a colleague, but a leader, mentor, and friend. As we celebrate Frank’s official retirement from the media business, we reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve shared under his stewardship.

Frank has been more than just a figurehead; he has been the heart of this newspaper company, infusing it with passion, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From the moment

he stepped into his first role in the Mineola office as the company’s sales manager, he has embodied the ethos of integrity, guiding us through tumultuous times with unwavering resolve, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wisdom and business acumen helped maintain this company’s place in community journalism.

Frank’s leadership style has been one of inspiration and empowerment. Frank didn’t just lead from the front; he rolled up his sleeves and worked alongside us, fostering an environment of collaboration and camaraderie. He believed in the power of everyone on our team, nurturing our talents and encouraging us to push the boundaries of what we thought possible.

accomplishments, Frank has been a mentor in the truest sense of the word. He has taken the time to impart his wisdom, offering guidance and support to anyone who sought it. Whether it was a seasoned journalist grappling with a complex story, the talented production team, or a freshfaced intern navigating their first newsroom experience, Frank was always there with a patient ear and invaluable advice.

big and small, and offered a shoulder to lean on during our toughest moments. His genuine concern for the well-being of each member of our team has left an indelible mark on all of us.

his

Beyond his professional

Perhaps what truly sets Frank apart is his ability to lead with empathy and compassion. In an industry often characterized by deadlines and pressure, he never lost sight of the human element. He took the time to celebrate our successes,

As we bid farewell to Frank, it’s impossible not to feel a twinge of sadness at the prospect of his absence. Yet, we take solace in knowing that his legacy will endure long after his departure. His vision, his passion, and his unwavering commitment to excellence have left an indelible imprint on this newspaper and on each of us.

Costumed, dressed up, dressed down... Frank Virga does it all, folks.

To Frank, we say this: thank you. Thank you for your leadership, your guidance, and your friendship. You have been newspaper and on all of us is immeasurable.

As you embark on this new chapter of your life, may it be filled with all the joy, fulfillment, and adventure you so richly deserve. And know that wherever your journey takes you, you will always have a home here, in the hearts of your Anton Media Group family. Congratulations, Frank, on your retirement. You’ve earned it.

(Photos courtesy of Christy Hinko)

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

Who can forget the final out of the 1969 World Series? The New York Mets were up 5-3. They led the series, three games to one. The Baltimore Orioles, heavy favorites to win, had a runner on first with two outs. The Oriole batter, Davey Johnson, a future Mets skipper, crushed a line drive to left field.

Johnson later said it was the hardest ball he had ever hit. A home run would have tied the score. Instead, the ball died and landed in the glove of leftfielder Cleon Jones. Jones immediately knelt in prayerful thanks.

Near the pitcher’s mound, Mets catcher Jerry Grote jumped into the arms of the winning pitcher, Jerry Koosman. Tom Seaver rushed out of the dugout. Third baseman Ed Charles celebrated along with them. Grote jumping into Koosman’s two handed grasp remains the most iconic photo in Mets history.

Sadly, for baseball fans, Grote, who starred for the Mets from 1966 to 1977, passed away on April 7 at a hospital in Austin, TX. The man was 81.

But never forgotten. Tributes from Mets management and former teammates came pouring in. All were heartfelt. Casey Stengel once declared that the catcher is the most important position player on any championship ballclub. That, too, was Jerry Grote. And so, the tributes.

“We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Grote. The Mets Hall of Famer was the backbone of a young Mets team who captured the heart of New York City in 1969. We are grateful that Jerry was able to reunite with his teammates one last time during the 1969 World Series reunion at Citi Field in 2019,” said Steve and Alex Cohen, co-owners.

“He was the reason for my success. I have the photo in my home of me jumping into his arms after we won in 1969. I am heartbroken. No one was better behind the plate. He really controlled the game.” Jerry Koosman.

COLUMNS

Fond Memories Of Jerry Grote

NL when he played. Johnny Bench once told me ‘If he was on the Reds, I would be playing third base.’” Ed Kranepool.

“When someone stole a base on him, he took it personally. He was a superb catcher.”

Oakland A’s in a thrilling seven-game Fall Classic.

A native of San Antonio, Grote, fittingly enough, attended Douglas MacArthur High School in that city. After a year at Trinity College, Grote was drafted by the Houston Colt .45s. In 1965, he was traded to the Mets, where his career took off. In 1968, he was selected to the National League’s All-Star team. That year, the Mets finally came alive, playing winning baseball as a prelude to the 1969 championship season.

In all Grote played 18 seasons as both a starting and backup catcher, ending his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Kansas City Royals.

Grote will always be a Met. And a fiercely competitive one. According to Marty Noble, the longtime Newsday sportswriter, Grote was the finest defensive catcher the Mets ever had.

“[Grote] was an extraordinary receiver -- ask Tom Seaver -- with a strong arm and a most competitive nature,” Noble wrote in a roundup of Mets’ greats. “Grote did anything he could to undermine the competition. If the final out of any inning were a strikeout or a ball he handled, he would roll the ball to the side of the mound farthest from the opposing dugout to force the opposing pitcher to take extra steps to retrieve it.”

Mets fans will miss Jerry Grote. Current players have another icon to emulate.

“He was the best catcher I ever threw to. I don’t think I ever shook him off once. I had the pleasure of being his roommate on the road for a few years. It’s a sad day.” Jon Matlack.

“Jerry was a bulldog. He caught one of the greatest pitching staffs in the history of baseball. He was the glue that kept the staff together.” Cleon Jones.

“He was the best defensive catcher in the

“Without Jerry, we don’t win in 1969. It’s as simple as that. He was the best.” Art Shamsky. Grote was the backbone of the Miracle Mets. His career was much more than that one great year. He was also the backstop for the “You Gotta Believe” 1973 Mets who, under Yogi Berra, won both the 1973 National League East division title and the National League pennant, before succumbing to the

The Mets’ tribute. (Courtesy of the New York Mets)

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WE LOVE OUR PETS Springtime Pet Care

ANTON MEDIA GROUP STAFF

editors@antonmediagroup.com

skin is kept clean and moisturized, especially if they spend a lot of time outdoors where allergens are prevalent.

As spring breathes new life into the world around us, it’s essential to ensure our pets are well cared for during this transitional season. Springtime pet care involves a few key considerations to keep our furry friends happy, healthy, and safe amidst the changing environment.

Grooming and Flea/ Tick Prevention

With warmer weather comes increased outdoor activity, which means our pets are more susceptible to fleas, ticks, and other pests. Regular grooming sessions, including brushing and bathing, can help keep their coat clean and free of parasites. Additionally, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on flea and tick prevention treatments prescribed by your veterinarian to protect your pet from these pesky critters.

Allergies and Skin Care

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies triggered by pollen, mold, and other environmental allergens. Symptoms may include itching, scratching, redness, and irritation. If you notice any signs of allergies in your pet, consult your veterinarian for appropriate treatment options. Additionally, ensure your pet’s

Exercise and Activity

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities with your pet. Longer daylight hours and milder temperatures provide ideal conditions for walks, hikes, and playtime in the yard. Engaging in regular exercise helps maintain your pet’s physical health and mental well-being. Just be mindful of the temperature and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Nutrition and Hydration

As the seasons change, so do your pet’s dietary needs. Springtime often brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, which can be incorporated into your pet’s diet with caution and moderation. Ensure your pet has access to fresh, clean water at all times, especially after outdoor activities. If you’re considering transitioning to a new diet or adjusting your pet’s feeding schedule, consult your veterinarian for guidance tailored to your pet’s specific needs.

Garden Safety

home, research which ones are safe for pets and which should be avoided. Common toxic plants include lilies, daffodils, tulips, and azaleas. Keep potentially harmful chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides out of reach of curious pets to prevent accidental poisoning.

Pest Control

Springtime often sees an increase in pests such as ants, bees, and wasps, which can pose a threat to pets, particularly if they’re curious or prone to investigating. Take precautions to pet-proof your home and yard by sealing entry points, removing standing water where pests breed, and using pet-safe pest control methods.

Vaccinations and Preventive Care

Many springtime plants and flowers can be toxic to pets if ingested. Before planting a garden or bringing new plants into your

Spring is an excellent time to schedule your pet’s annual wellness exam and ensure they’re up-to-date on vaccinations and preventive care. Your veterinarian can assess your pet’s overall health, address any concerns, and recommend appropriate preventive measures to keep them protected against common diseases and parasites. By following these springtime pet care tips, you can help ensure your furry companions enjoy the season to the fullest while staying safe and healthy. Remember, your pet relies on you for their well-being, so be proactive in providing them with the care and attention they deserve.

Photos by Alex Nuñez

Recently Sold HOMES

This exceptional eight bedroom brick Colonial residence sold on April 15 for $6,500,000. It is set on 8.11 prime acres at 343 Duck Pond Road in the Village of Matinecock. This home reflects a classic and gracious style with luxurious amenities and a floor plan for today’s living. Built in 1971 and completely renovated in 2015, this stately property has been meticulously maintained. Principal rooms are generously sized with 11’ ceilings, offering views of bluestone patios and impeccably manicured hedges and gardens. The lower level features a media room with a gas fireplace, a billiard game room, also with a fireplace, a wet bar, two of the bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, an art studio, a playroom, a wine cellar and a fitness room. The outdoor space showcases multiple patios, two built-in grills, a kitchenette, a golf hole with tee boxes, a tennis court, a heated saltwater pool with an electric cover, a fabulous pool house with an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and storage space. The home has an app-based Savant Pro smart technology system and generator.

This expanded cape at 78 Chester Street in Matinecock sold on March 39 for $1,028,000. It is nestled in a serene setting with a park-like yard and enchanting evening peace. This home offers an array of desirable features. The interior boasts cathedral ceilings that create an airy and open atmosphere, adding to the space and grandeur. Elegant hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout. Two cozy fireplaces provide warmth and charm, perfect for those chilly evenings or for creating a cozy ambiance. The primary suite features a screened-in-porch where you can unwind and enjoy the outdoors in comfort and privacy. The in-ground pool provides a refreshing escape during the warmer months. The attached hot tub offers relaxation with an automatic cover for retaining heat. This home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms It is in proximity to schools, shopping, parks, and other amenities.

EHOME & DESIGN Enchanting Aerial Wonders

very year, as the warmth of spring unfurls across Long Island, a magnificent natural spectacle takes flight: the hummingbird migration. These tiny creatures, with their jewel-toned feathers and astonishing agility, embark on an arduous journey from their wintering grounds in Central America to their breeding grounds in North

Hummingbird migration begins

wingbeats and aerial acrobatics, hummingbirds bring a sense of enchantment to the springtime air. Local botanical gardens or nature preserves become prime locations for witnessing these tiny marvels up close.

The migration of hummingbirds to Long Island typically begins in late April or early May, coinciding with the blooming of flowers and the emergence of insects, vital sources of nectar and protein for these tiny aviators. Despite their diminutive size, some species of hummingbirds, such as the ruby-throated hummingbird, undertake a non-stop journey of more than 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico, fueled only by the stores of fat accumulated prior to their departure. As they arrive on Long Island, gardens, parks, and natural areas become bustling hubs of activity as the hummingbirds flit from flower to flower, replenishing their energy reserves.

The journey of the hummingbirds is not without its challenges. Habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides threaten the delicate balance upon which these birds depend. Conservation efforts, including the creation of pollinator-friendly gardens and the protection of crucial stopover sites, are essential for ensuring their survival.

Observing the hummingbird migration on Long Island is a treat. With their rapid

To entice hummingbirds to your yard, cultivate a garden rich in their favorite blooms such as bee balm, trumpet vine, and salvia. Brightly colored, tubular flowers serve as natural beacons. Provide a variety of flowers to sustain them throughout the season. Supplement their diet with a sugar-water solution (one part sugar to four parts water) in feeders after ensuring they’re clean and free from mold. Place feeders near natural perches to give them rest between feeding flights. Create a safe environment by minimizing pesticide use and offering shelter from predators. With these efforts, your yard can become a haven for these enchanting aerial acrobats.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

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

343 room

Children’s Service Providers Get Crucial Pay Bump

ANTON MEDIA GROUP STAFF

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On April 16, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and members of the Legislature announced the first increase in pay for early childhood intervention service providers in over 25 years. At a press conference, officials discussed the tangible impact this increase will have on children, therapists, and families throughout Nassau County. The rate of pay for these early intervention specialists is going from $40 an hour to $50. There has not been a pay increase for providers in this category since 1999.

“In an attempt to be competitive, we realized that our compensation was below the average. So today, we’re here to correct something and to make sure that we have a sufficient number of therapists for our children… New York State reimburses, I believe, around 59 percent of the cost, the rest of the county has to pick up. But since we have that obligation, we’re going to fulfill that obligation.” Blakeman said in a press conference.

Legislator Michael Giangregorio commented, “As a father of an individual with autism, we’ve been through this system. My son is 23 now, so the last time he received CPSC services was quite a while ago, and there has not been a raise since he’s been in the system… For far too long, the wages of these early intervention educators and therapists have not reflected the true value of that work. This decision is in recognition of the accepted essential contributions

these providers make in nurturing the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of these children. To other therapists, we understand the challenges you face, the passion you bring up to your profession, and the critical role you play in the foundation of lifelong learning and success. Together, we will build a brighter future for all of our children and the Nassau Community.”

Irina Gelman, commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Health, commented “We are very grateful for this opportunity to bring this forward in front of our Board of Health. We’re very hopeful that they will adopt this new rate, which will be instrumental in providing crucial services to our children, our families and adequately reimbursing our providers.”

Legislator Siela Bynoe, who has long advocated for these changes but was not present at the podium on April 16, commented to Anton Media Group by email, “While I am glad that the County Executive has heeded the advocacy of practitioners and the Democratic Minority by taking this first step, much more must still be done to repair the damage caused by three decades of stagnation.”

“Moving forward, the County should implement robust safeguards to ensure that early childhood intervention providers receive regularly scheduled raises indexed to inflation or another appropriate benchmark. Nassau County must never again be in the unacceptable position of paying the lowest rates in the state, and a proactive approach is necessary to uphold our commitment to the well-being of our most vulnerable young residents and the professionals who serve them.”

County Executive Blakeman gathered with several legislators and early childhood services leadership to announce the pay bump.

(Courtesy of the Office of Legislator Michael Giangregorio)

Officials Unite Against State Housing Plan

Local officials, including Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena and Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin recently gathered to demand that Governor Hochul and State lawmakers stop the “Faith-based Affordable Housing Act” that overrides local zoning laws. The Supervisors were joined by dozens of officials from all levels of government, including New York State, Nassau County, dozens of villages and school boards to denounce this most recent plan.

For a third straight year, Albany lawmakers are pushing plans that override local zoning laws that were put into law decades ago to protect the health, safety and character of local communities. The “Faith-based Affordable Housing Act” would grant 1,100 properties instant eligibility to develop their property into high-density five-story apartment buildings. On Long Island, most houses of worship are located in residential neighborhoods next to, or across from, single-family homes.

“It’s unfortunate that once again, Albany lawmakers think they know better than we do when it comes to our communities. As local officials, we know how to strike the right balance between the voices of residents, the needs of the economy and the population density our infrastructure and services can handle,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Thankfully, for the past two years, both Assembly members and Senators said no to the ill-advised plans that would override local zoning laws, and compromised with an incentive-based solution to development that’s proven successful.”

The Supervisor noted that incentives are the reason the Town is revitalizing downtown Hicksville and growing the community with new housing opportunities. Incentives have also proven successful in other areas of

Long Island, including Mineola, Westbury and Patchogue. Unfortunately, officials have learned that the misguided plans previously attempted are being repackaged, and may even once again appear in the State budget.

“While we don’t oppose reasonable development, we do oppose a direct attempt to circumvent local zoning,” Supervisor Saladino continued. “The State Legislature’s most recent plan – copied from progressives in California – would significantly override local zoning and grant ‘special status’ to religious entities to simply convert their property into high-density housing. In Nassau alone, over 1,100 properties could be instantly eligible for development into high-density housing.”

Officials noted that with costs of education at $36,000 per pupil on Long Island, an influx of students from apartments will cost local homeowners millions in higher taxes and stretch school infrastructure beyond its limits at a time when New York State is proposing school aid cuts across Long Island. This population increase will also impact government services such as sanitation, sewage, drinking water, roadways, and more.

“To suggest that State land should be used to skirt local zoning laws is another attack on our suburbs,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Taking away the rights of our residents to have a say over the future of their communities is a direct threat to Democracy, especially when you silence our voice when it comes to projects in our own background. We implore that our State officials stop repackaging this policy each year and hiding it in the budget – instead, do the right thing and continue with your path to growing housing appropriately through incentives and partnerships with local governments.”

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Special Needs Children and Grandchildren

Parents or grandparents of a disabled child should leave assets in a Special Needs Trust, to avoid the child being disqualified from government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid. These trusts, however, offer traps for the unwary. Since payments to the child will generally reduce their SSI payments dollar for dollar, trustees of such trusts should be advised to make payments directly to the providers of goods and services. Preserving SSI benefits is crucial since eligibility for SSI determines eligibility for Medicaid.

In other words, if SSI is lost the recipient also loses their Medicaid benefits. In addition, any benefits previously paid by Medicaid may be recovered. As such, one also has to be mindful of bequests from well-meaning grandparents. Similarly, if a sibling dies without a will, a share of their estate may go to the special needs brother or sister by law. The Special Needs Trust must be carefully drafted so that it only allows payments for any benefits over and above what the government provides.

There are two kinds of Special Needs Trusts – first party and third party. The first party trust is set up by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or court using the child’s own money, either through earnings, an inheritance that was left directly to them or, perhaps, a personal injury award. Recent changes in the law allow the special needs child to establish their own first party Special Needs Trust if they are legally competent to engage in contractual matters. These first party trusts require a “payback” provision, meaning that on the death of the child beneficiary, the trust must pay back the state for any government benefits received.

A third party trust is usually set up by a parent or grandparent, using their own money. Here, no “payback” provision is required because it was not the child’s own money that funded the trust and the parent or grandparent had no obligation to leave any assets to the child. On the death of the child beneficiary, the balance of the trust is paid out to named beneficiaries.

Local o cials gathered once again to protest the housing portion of the state budget.

(Photo by the Town of Oyster Bay)

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 11 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your charisma over oweth. To handle the attention and status that comes with this, you’ll need to be an expert at managing people’s expectations. When you put your mind to it, this is very easy for you. Remembering to stay ahead of the game is the tricky part. Preparation is key. Imagine interactions before they happen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). is week, learning will be a pleasure, a relief and a quest. You don’t even have to love the topic to love the feeling you get when you’re understanding something new for the rst time. When learning is uncomfortable, it’s usually a sign to adjust the amount or level you’re trying to process. Go back to the foundation and build from there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). ough one action might be easy, there won’t be just one. Consider how you’ll feel after 12. Don’t start anything that will be di cult to scale. Group dynamics will be a part of this. Each person will be wanting the same level of attention from you as they see others getting, so do what you’ll enjoy and be able to keep up with.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You show up, ready to give your caring attention. at is enough. ere’s much to be gained in a passive role. You will witness without trying to x anything, observe without judgment, be a helpful presence without o ering comment. is approach works for both your external and internal world. Nonjudgment frees energy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Among the great pleasures of the modern world, having a wealth of information at your ngertips is a delight you’ll never get enough of. Choosing your topics well and asking the questions that will bust them right open is your stellar talent. You get the feeling you can go as far as your curiosity will take you, and you’re right!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Innovation often emerges as a response to challenges, which you’ll prove this week. You’ll get the chance to think critically, experiment wildly and advance incrementally. e trick is to commit sparingly. Success is won through your ability to focus yourself well. Devote yourself to one fascination at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). e playbook can’t teach you how to do the hard stu , like risking your heart, building a solid relationship or going for your dream. ose complex and personal accomplishments are only ever executed as oneof-a-kind, fresh and unique experiences. Dive in and do it the way only you can. ere are no wrong actions. Go with your instinct.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere are so many reasons to avoid giving advice this week. Nobody likes a know-it-all, and being overly eager to direct and inform others could imply you’re trying to prove yourself, which the powerful don’t feel they need to do. You’ll hit a groove of feeling and being self-assured, in your zone and cool.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your X factor will work for you in little ways that will culminate in a big break. A “big break” is really just charming the right person at the right time. And since you charm everyone, sooner or later your powers are bound to align with your greater purpose. e person of in uence will be just another one of many fans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You still have a long way to go. It will motivate you to remember why you chose this path, like the rush of accomplishment, admiration from peers, love, a sense of purpose... e prize may be far o , but you don’t have to wait a minute for those feelings. You feel them right now. Just choose one and try it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Games of make-believe can help you enjoy yourself to the fullest. For instance, imagine the person before you is the best match in the entire world for you for what needs to happen in the moment you share. How would you celebrate the incredible luck? Delight in your life as though you had secret knowledge of its absolute perfection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You make the work look fun, and indeed you are quite ful lled this week, your passion ablaze with the fuel of recent inspiration. e more work you do, the more help you get. To graciously accept all the help that’s o ered may feel like a job in and of itself, but like most jobs, you’ll get better at it with repetition.

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trump and then guess which way to finesse for the queen of spades. But South decided that he didn’t know enough about the unseen hands to risk an early spade guess. So he embarked on a line of play designed to force the defenders to reveal more about their respective distributions, trumping four diamonds in his hand and three more clubs in dummy. Then he cashed the A-K of hearts.

At this point, 10 tricks had been played, and dummy had the K-J-9 of spades remaining opposite declarer’s A-10-3. The crucial moment was now at hand.

This deal occurred in a team match some years ago. The bidding went as shown, with North and South cuebidding their voids before South leaped aggressively to seven hearts. The grand slam would have been a virtual laydown if North had held the queen of spades rather than the jack. As it was, declarer had his work cut out for him.

One obvious approach is to ruff the club lead in dummy, draw

During the play, East had shown out of diamonds on the fourth round, and West had failed to follow to the fourth round of clubs. Since West had also followed to two rounds of trump, he was known to have started with precisely six diamonds, three clubs and two hearts. So he held exactly two spades.

From there it was just a matter of applying probabilities. Since the hand with the greater number of spades was more likely to have the queen, declarer led a spade to the king and finessed against East on the way back to bring home the grand slam.

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Request for Proposal

A nonprofit organization in Manhasset, NY is seeking bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements; physical access control system (PACS), and lockdown equipment. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge, timeframe, completeness of offer, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at securingcommunities@gmail.com.

All interested parties will be required to sign documents for the proposal and provide primary contact, telephone, and email address.

Bids will be accepted until Friday, May 10, 2024. Work is to be completed by June 7th, 2024.

(Saulsbury custom body, 6.5 diesel motor with 5484 miles, 750 gallon per minute pump and 175 gallon water tank). Sealed proposals should be marked on the outside of the envelope “Mini-pumper Proposal” and include the prospective purchasers name and be addressed to Laura Sager, Administrative Assistant, Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Co., Inc., 83 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. Proposals must be received by 5PM on May 1, 2024. The proposal shall include the name, address and telephone number of the prospective purchaser and the amount proposed written in both number and word form. Proposals will be opened at 9am on May 2, 2024 at the aforementioned address. The successful bidder shall be selected by the Board of Commissioners based upon value. Questions should be directed to Frank Wakely at telephone number 516-487-1086. Inspections of the vehicle are available by appointment only and should be scheduled with Frank Wakely at telephone number 516-487-1086. The successful bidder shall present payment in full through certified bank check, made payable to the Vigilant Engine and Hook and Ladder Company, Inc., by 5pm on May 3, 2024. The successful bidder shall take possession of the truck at the time payment is approved and shall immediately remove the truck from the seller’s premises. The seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Garden City Mini Golf Is Back For Spring

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce the opening of its newly renovated mini golf course for the 2024 season.

Opening Day was held on Saturday, March 30. Come on down and have some great family fun. The course will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the spring

season, and hours will be expanded to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the summer.

A round of golf is $3 per person for residents and $5 a person for guests of residents. The mini golf course and picnic area is a terrific place for children’s parties. Please call the Community Park Office at 516 483-2525 for details.

— Via Garden City’s Facebook

Locals Deliver Petition To County Executive

On Monday, April 15, dozens of Nassau residents presented the Legislature and County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s Office of Constituent Services a petition with signatures from thousands of constituents demanding the disbandment of Blakeman’s “unnecessary and dangerous” militia. Created by Great Neck resident Sabine Margolis, the petition calls on Blakeman to “Stop the nonsense and start doing his job– such as protecting Long Island’s precious natural resources, revitalizing our downtowns, fixing the County’s broken assessment system, finding a solution to the NUMC’s financial problems, lowering our taxes, etc.” Margolis said she created the petition because “everyone is concerned about the danger, divisiveness, and cost of Blakeman’s militia. He needs to know how unhappy his constituents are.”

The good government group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 is working with Margolis, NY-04 residents, Bend the Arc, and other groups of alarmed Nassau County residents to help organize the community’s fight to get the militia disbanded. The group’s Coordinator, Jody Kass Finkel, stated: “Blakeman does not have authority

to create a militia of private citizens. The legislative history of the 1965 law provides that the pool of candidates for the position of ‘emergency special deputy’ was and is intended to be in the form of mutual aid from trained law enforcement officers from other municipalities – not wanna-be cops who own guns. Further, the legislative history talks about the importance of drawing aid from and deputizing active law enforcement officers from neighboring municipalities and state police resources. Nowhere does it mention deputizing untrained citizen gun owners. Even assuming the County Executive could deputize armed citizens upon his determination that an emergency exists - which he cannot, the County Executive does not have the authority to fix the compensation of the emergency special deputies unilaterally. Only the County Legislature can authorize their compensation. And, if the Legislature does not do so, the maximum that these emergency special deputies could be paid is $3/hr, pursuant to the express language of the 1965 statute.”

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks’ newly renovated mini golf course is open for 2024. (Courtesy of the Incorporated Village of Garden City via Facebook)

GARDEN CITY LEGAL NOTICE

GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL MEETING, AND ANNUAL ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Hearing

the Garden City Union Free School District will held Tuesday, May 8:15 PM in the library Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway AveGarden City, New York, for the purpose presentation the budget of the estimated expenditures for the school fiscal ear as prepared the Board Education, to discuss other matters to voted upon voting achine on a and to transact s ch oth er business as may properly come before the meeting. copy such proposed budget shall made available to and may obtained any taxpayer resident in the District at any schoolhouse in the District during the hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day other than Saturday, Sunday Holiday, beginning a . rs ant to ha ter o the aws o ection was added to the eal Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also eco e art o the final budget, will show much the total assessed value the final assess ent roll sed in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type exemption granted the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact each type exemption, the cumulative amount expected to received as payments in lieu taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall posted any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and any website maintained the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that for the purpose voting the appropriation the necessary funds to meet the estimated expendit res or the school fiscal ear or ro ositions involving the expenditures money authorizing the levy of taxes, for such other propositions as may have been duly presented, vote will be held Tuesday, May in the Gymnasium Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, New York and the polls will open for such vote the said day from 6:00 AM to9:00 PM.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that for the purpose electing trustee trust-

ees to serve as member the Board Education an election will be held Tuesday, May in the Gymnasium Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, New York and the polls will open for such vote the said day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The positions are as follows: To elect one (1) member the Board Education for three (3) year term commencing l and e iring ne as a res lt o the vacancy created the expiration the term Tom Pinou.

To elect one (1) member the Board Education for three (3) year term commencing l and e iring ne as a res lt o the vacancy created the expiration the term Joseph Sileo.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidate candidates or the o fice o tr stee and member the Board d cation st e filed with the ler o the istrict at Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, New York, between the ho rs o A and PM each day other than Saturday, Sunday Holiday, t no later than A ril etween the ho rs o A and re vailing time. Each vacancy the Board Education to e filled shall e consid ered a se arate s ecific va cancy. Each petition shall directed to the Clerk the District; must signed at least alified voters o the District (representing the greater o alified voters or o the n er o voters who voted in the ann al election); must state the name and residence each signer and must state the name and residence the candidate and shall descri e the s ecific va cancy for which the candidate is nominated.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copy the statement the amount money which will required to fund the School District’s dget or e cl sive public monies, may obtained any resident the District during business ho rs eginning a except Saturday, Sunday holidays at the Administration ilding athedral Avenue, Garden City, New or the o fices o each schoolhouse in the District, and the website maintainedthe District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration voters is required either pursuant to Section o the d cation aw or rs ant to Article o the Election Law. If voter has previously registered purs ant to ection o the Education Law in the Garden City Union Free School District and has voted at an annual special district meeting in such district within the last

o r calendar ears he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article o the lection Law, she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Voters may register to vote any school day less than five da s receding the election and budget vote at the fice o the istrict ler athedral Aven e Garden City, New York, between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time any person will entitled to have his her name placed such register voters, provided that she is known proven to the satisfaction the Board Registration to then thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared purs ant to ection o the d cation aw will e filed in the fice o the ler o the School District and will open for inspection any alified voter o the istrict eginning a e tween the hours 9:00 a.m. and noon and . . and . . e ce t at r day, for which the hours will between 9:00 a.m. and noon onl on each o the five da s rior to and the day set for the annual District election,except Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that military voters who are currently registered may apply to register as a alified voter o the ar den City Union Free School District requesting and returning registration application to the District Clerk in person, mail to District Clerk, Garden City Union ree chool istrict a thedral Avenue, Garden City, ew or e ail to dicapuad@gcufsd.net fax sent to . he request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt the registration application either mail, fax email. Military voter registration application forms st e received in the o fice the District Clerk later than . . on A ril .

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that military voters who are alified voters o the Garden City Union Free School District, may request an application for military ballot from the District Clerk in person, mail to District Clerk, Garden City Union ree chool istrict a thedral Avenue, Garden City, ew or e ail to dicapuad@gcufsd.net

a sent to .

In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application mail, fax email.

military voter must return the original military ballot application mail in person to the o fice o the istrict ler

LEGAL NOTICES

at the address above. In order for military voter to issued military ballot, valid military ballot application st e received in the o fice the District Clerk later than . . on A ril . ilitar allot a lica tions received in accordance with the foregoing will processed in the same manner as non-military ballot application nder ection a the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt the military ballot mail, fax, email.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN military voter’s original military ballot must returned mail in erson to the fice o the istrict ler at athedral Avenue, Garden City, New or . ilitar allots shall canvassed if they are received the District Clerk before the close polls a showing a can cellation mark the United States Postal Service foreign country’s postal service, showing dated endorsement receipt another agency the United States Government; received later than . . on a and signed and dated the military voter and witness thereto, with date which is ascertained to later than the day before the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that pursuant to Section o the d cation Law the State New York, The Board Registration will meet Tuesday, May etween the ho rs 6:00A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the gymnasium the Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, New York, to prepare the register the school district to used at the Budget Vote and election to e held in and any special district meetings that may held after the preparation such Register, at which time any person will entitled to have his her name placed such Register provided that at such meeting said Board Registration she is known proven to the satisfaction such Board Registration to then thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which such Register is prepared, any special district eeting held a ter a .

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots will available at the fice o the istrict Clerk, Room 1, Administration ilding athedral Avenue, Garden City, New York for eligible residents a ter A ril etween the ho rs o A and onda thro gh Friday, except holidays. In accordance with Education aw ection a and ec tion e s ch co leted

applications for absentee ballots early mail ballots may received the District ler earlier than A ril and st e received the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to mailed to the voter or a the day before the election, a i the allot is to delivered personally to the voter to the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots early mail ballots must received the District Clerk not later than . . re vailing time, Tuesday, a .

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN the District Clerk shall mail an early mail ballot to ever alified voter other wise eligible for such ballot, who requests an early mail ballot from the District Clerk in letter which is signed the voter and received the District Clerk earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day (April nor later than the seventh th da a e ore the ecial is trict Meeting and which states the mailing address if different from the residence address and an address to which the ballot shall mailed. The early mail ballot voter who requested such ballot letter, rather than application, shall counted unless valid application form, signed such voter, is received the District Clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that list persons to whom absentee ballots and early mail ballots are issued will available for inspection to alified voters o the istrict in the o fice o the District Clerk and after h rsda a e tween the hours 9:00 AM and oon and and on wee da s prior to the day set for the annual election and May the day set for the election. An alified voter a examination such list, file a written challenge o the alifications as a voter o any person whose name appears such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall transmitted the District Clerk designee the Board Education to the inspectors election, election day. challenge to an absentee ballot may made the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. challenge to an early mail ballot may made the basis that the voter should have applied for anabsentee ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to rule adopted the Board of Education in accordance with o the Education Law, any referenpropositions to amend the budget, otherwise to submitted for voting at said election st e filed with the District Clerk, at the istrict fice athedral

Avenue, Garden City, New or in s ficient ti e to permit notice the proposition to included with the Notice Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election reired ection o the Education Law beore arch at p.m.; prevailing time; must typed printed in English language; must directed to the clerk the School District; must signed at least alified voters o the District (representing the greater o twent five alified voters o the district or o the n er o vot ers who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name each signer. However, the School Board will entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose which is within the powers the voters to determine, which is unlawful any proposition which fails to incl de a s ecific a ro ri ation where the expenditure monies is required the proposition, where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

BOARD OF EDUCATION, GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

DANA DICAPUA, DISTRICT CLERK

DISTRITO ESCOLAR GARDEN CITY UNION FREE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO, REUNIÓN ANUAL ELECCIÓN ANUAL POR EL PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA la Audiencia sobre el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Garden City Union Free se llevará cabo el día martes de mayo de las 8:15 p. m. en la biblioteca Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, Nueva York, con el propósito presentar el presupuesto los gastos esti ados ara el a o fiscal escolar seg n lo preparado la Junta Educación, analizar otros asuntos para su votación mediante la máquina votación el de a o de ara otros asuntos se tratarán en el orden del día debidamente sometidos la consideración antes la reunión. artir del de a o de se pondrá disposición copia del presupuesto sugeripara cualquier contribuyente residente del distrito en c al ier edificio donde se encuentra la escuela del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. las 3:00 m., todos los días, excepto los sábados, domingos feriados.

De conformidad con el a t lo de las e es de se agreg la ecci n a la e del puesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles requiere el distrito

escolar adjunte su presupuesto sugerido informe exención. Dicho informe exención, también formará parte del presupuesto final ostrar el onto del valor estimado total del registro de eval aci n final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario estará exento impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos exención concedidos la autoridad legal mostrará el impacto acumulativo cada tipo exención, el importe acumulativo se espera recibir como pagos en lugar impuestos (PILOT) el impacto acumulativo todas las exenciones concedidas. Además, dicho informe exención se publicará en cualquier tablero anuncitenga el distrito para avisos licos en c al ier sitio web administrado el distrito.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, con el propósito votar sobre la asignación los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados para el a o fiscal escolar para cumplir las propuestas involucran gastos dinero autorizaciones para la recaudación impuestos, otras propuestas debidamente presentadas, se realizará una votación el día martes de mayo de en el gimnasio Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NueYork las urnas estarán disponibles para la votación el día mencionado entre las 6:00a.m.las 9:00m.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA e a los fines de elegir n fi deicomisario varios para desempeñarse como miembro(s) la Junta Educación, se realizará una votación el martes de mayo de en el gimnasio Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, Nueva York las urnas estarán disponibles para la votación partir del día mencionado entre las 6:00 a. m. las 9:00 m. Los puestos sonlos siguientes:

Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación período tres (3) años artir del de lio de e finali a el de nio de as co o res ltado la vacante creada la finali aci n del andato Tom Pinou.

Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación período tres (3) años artir del de lio de e finali a el de nio de as co o res ltado la vacante creada la finali aci n del andato JosephSileo.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA las solicitudes para nominar candidato varios candidatos para el cargo fideico isario ie ro de la Junta Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del distrito en athedral Avenue, Garden City, NueYork, entre las 9:00 a. m.

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las 4:30 m., antes del 22deabrilde 2024 entre las 9:00a. m. las 5:00 p.m., hora en vigor. Cada vacante para la Junta Educación se cubrirá se debe considerar na vacante es ec fica separada. Cada solicitud se dirigirá la secretaria del distrito de er estar fir aal menos 32 votantes calificados del distrito e re resenten votantes calificados el 2% la cantidad votantes votaron en la elecciónanual de2023, el número sea mayor); se deberá indicar el nombre la residencia de cada fir ante así como también el nombre la residencia del candidato, deberá describir la vacante esec fica ara la e se no ina al candidato.

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cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener copia la declaración la cantidad dinero se reerir ara financiar el resupuesto del distrito escolar para 2024-2025, sin incluir el dinero público, durante el horario laboral partir del 7demayode 2024, excepto los sábados, domingos feriados en el dificio Ad inistrativo athedral Aven e Garden City, Nueva York, las oficinas de cada esc ela del distrito en el sitio web del distrito.

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se requiere el registro personal de los votantes conformidad con la Sección 2014 la Ley Edcaci n o el Art c lo de la Ley Elecciones. Si votante se registrado previamente conformidad con la Sección2014 la Ley Educación en el Distrito Escolar Garden City Union Free ha votado en reunión distrito anual extraordinaria en este distrito en los últimos c atro a os calendario es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si votante está registrado es elegible para votar en virt d del Art clo la Ley Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas deseen votar deberánregistrarse.

Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar cualquier día escolar menos cinco d as antes de la elección la votación del pres esto en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 56 athedral Aven e arden City, Nueva York, entre las 9:00a. m. las 3:00 p.m., hora en vigor, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho su nombre se incluya en dicho registro votantes, siempre se sepa se demuestre satisfacción la Junta Registros tiene tendrá derecho votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado según la Sección2014 la Ley Educación se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar estará abierto para cualquier votante calificado del distrito eda inspeccionarlo partir del

16demayode 2024 entre las 9:00a. m. las 12:00 p.m., entre la 1:00 m. las . . e ce to los s ados, cuyo horario será entre las 9:00 a. m. las 12:00 p.m. solamente), cada los cinco d as revios al d a establecido para la elección anual del distrito, excepto el domingo.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA

los votantes militares estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del istrito scolar Garden City Union Free pidiendo solicitud registro la secretaria del distrito entregándola en persona, correo postal la secretaria del distrito, Distrito Escolar Garden City Union Free, athedral Aven e arden City, Nueva York 11530, correo electrónico dicapuad@gcufsd.net fax al . l edido la solicitud registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar recibir dicha solicitud correo postal, fax correo electrónico. Los formularios solicitud registro para votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes las 5:00 p.m. del 26deabrilde2024.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA los votantes militares e sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Garden City Union Free pueden pedir solicitud boleta electoral militar la secretaria del distrito en persona, correo postal al Distrito Escolar Garden City Union ree athedral Aven e Garden City, Nueva York, 11530, por correo electrónico dicapuad@gcufsd.net a al . n esta solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia sobre la recepción la solicitud correo postal, fax correo electrónico. El votante militar debe entregar la solicitud original boleta electoral militar correo postal en ersona en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en larecci n e fig ra arri a. ara se le otorgue boleta electoral militar votante militar, se debe recibir solicitud boleta electoral militar v lida en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes las 5:00 p.m. del 25de abril 2024. Dichas solicitudes boleta electoral militar recibidas conforme lo mencionado anteriormente se procesarán la misma manera las solicitudes boletas electorales militares, en virtud la Sección 2018-a la Ley Educación. La solicitud boleta electoral militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar recibir dicha boleta electoral militar correo postal, fax correoelectrónico.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA

la boleta electoral militar original votante militar debe entregarse correo ostal o en ersona a la oficila secretaria del distrito en athedral Aven e arden City, Nueva York, 11530. Las boletas electorales mil -

itares se escrutarán si la secretaria del distrito las recibe antes del cierre la votación el 21 demayode 2024 tienen marca cancelación del servicio postal los Estados Unidos del servicio postal país extranjero, endoso fechado recepción parte otra agencia del Gobierno los Estados Unidos, si se las recibe antes las 5:00 p.m. del 21 demayode 2024, est n fir adas echadas el votante militar testigo ello, con fecha establezca son posteriores al día previo la elección.

TAMBIÉN SE NO

TIFICA que, según la Sección 2014 la Ley Educación del estado Nueva York, la Junta Registros se reunirá el martes 21 demayode2024 entre las 6:00 a. m. las 9:00p. m., hora en vigor, en el gimnasio Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Aven e arden it eva York, para preparar el registro del distrito escolar se usará en la votación sobre el presupuesto la elección realizarse en 2025 cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito pueda realizarse después la preparación dicho registro, momento en toda persona tendrá derecho se coloque su nombre en tal registro siempre en tal reunión la Junta Registros se sepa se demuestre satisfacción dicha Junta esa persona tiene derecho votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara el registro, en cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito realizada después del 21demayode2024.

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CA las solicitudes boleta electoral ausencia estarán disponibles en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito oo Ad inistration Building, 56 Cathedral Aven e arden it Nueva York para los residentes elegibles después del 19deabrilde 2024 entre las 8:30a. m. las 4:30 p.m., lunes viernes, excepto los feriados. De acuerdo con la Ley Educación 2018-a, la secretaria del distrito puede recibir las solicitudes boleta electoral ausencia completasantes del 22deabrilde 2024, debe recibirlas al menos siete días antes la elección si la boleta electoral se debe enviar correo postal al votante, antes del 14 demayode2024, el día antes la elección, 20demayode 2024, si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante al agente designado en la solicitud boleta electoral ausencia. La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales ausencia antes las 5:00 p.m., hora en vigor, del martes 21demayode2024.

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estará disponible en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito lista personas para las se emitieronletas electorales ausen -

cia a fin de e los votantes calificados del distrito la inspeccionen luego del martes 16demayode 2024 entre las 9:00a. m. las 12:00 p.m., entre la 1:00 m. las 4:00p. m. los días semaprevios al día establecipara la elección anual el 21demayode2024 día establecido para la elección. al ier votante calificado puede, después analizar la lista, presentar impugnación escrito las calificaciones co o votante cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en la lista en cuestión, indicando los motivos ello. La secretaria del distrito designado la Junta Educación comunicará los inspectores la elección acerca cualquier impugnación escrito el día la elección. No se puede impugnar boleta voto en ausencia sobre la base el votante debería haber solicitado boleta anticipada correo. No se puede hacer impugnación boleta voto correo anticipado sobre la base el votante debería haber solicitado boleta votoenausencia.

POR EL PRESENTE TAM BIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, conformidad con regla adoptada la Junta Educación acuerdo con la Sección 2035 la Ley Educación, cualquier referénpropuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, otra manera se presente para la votación en dicha elección, se debe presentar ante la secretaria del istrito en la oficidel Distrito, 56 Cathedral Aven e arden it eva or con tie o s ficiente para permitir el aviso la propuesta se incluya con el aviso audiencia pública, la votación del presupuesto la elección, según lo dispuesto en la Sección2004 la Ley Educación, antes del 22 demarzode 2024 las 5:00 m., hora en vigor. Debe estar escrita máquina en letra molde en inglés, debe dirigirse la secretaria del Distrito Escolar, debe estar fir ada or al enos votantes calificados del istrito e re resenten veinticinco votantes calificados del distrito o el la cantidad votantes votaron en la elección anual anterior, el número sea mayor) debe indicar manera legible el nombre cada fir ante. in e arla Junta Educación considerará ninguna solicitud presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito esté dentro sus facultades decisión, esté fuera la ley incluya asignación es ec fica c ando dicha ropuesta requiera gasto dinero, cuando exista alotra razón válida para excluir la propuesta la votación.

JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN, DISTRITO ESCOLAR

GARDEN CITY UNION FREE

DANA DICAPUA, SECRETARIA DEL

DISTRITO

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LEGAL NOTICE

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A A he an o ew or ellon a he Bank New York as Trustee or the ertificateholders o A nc. Alternative oan r st ortgage ass hro gh ertifi cates eries lain ti A A oroth ont go er et al. e endant s rs ant to a dg ent o Foreclosure and Sale duly entered arch the undersigned Referee will sell at the North Side steps the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court rive ineola on a at premises known as Westminster Road, Garden City, . All that certain plot piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Garden City, County Nassau, and State New York, SECTION: 33, BLOCK: 98, LOT: 4-5 . A ro i ate a o nt o judgment $3,118,183.37 plus interest and costs. re ises will sold subject to provisions o filed dg ent Index #015714/2012. The aforementioned auction will conducted in accordance with the A A o nt rotocols located on the fice o o rt Adinistration A we site https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Ad in oca.sht l and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time this foreclosure sale. For sale in or ation lease visit A ction.com at www.A ction. com or call . Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss eis an ordon 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-027086-F01 80171 5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247210-NIN/CITY

CITY MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE, AND BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION

MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearing o the alified voters o the ineola nion ree chool District, Town North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will held h rsda a 2024 - at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the ineola nerg ilding, located at 2400 Jericho rn i e arden it ar New York 11040, for the presentation the 2024-2025 budget document.

AND FURTHER NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will e held on esda a 21, 2024 between the hours 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the following location: Polling Place Mineola Synergy Building, 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City ar The polls will opened to vote optical scanninging machine the followingitems:

1. To adopt the annual budget the School District for the 2024-2025 school year and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to raised taxation the taxable property the District.

. o elect two e ers the Board Education for a three ear ter comencing July 1, 2024and expiringonJune 30,2027.

3. The following proposition to e end ro the ineola 2022Capital Reserve Fund: PROPOSITION

YES NO

Shall the Board Education o the ineola nion ree School District authorized to expend an amount to . ro the ineola 2022 Capital Reserve to: a re lace the roo s ste and s light o the ineola High School lobby, including if needed replacement gutters and related asphalt areas, performance related masonry repairs, and other related work, including installing insulation, painting wood trim, connecting downspouts, and abatement materials re lace the ceiling grid and lighting o the ineola High School lobby and vario s classroo s c rovide additional funding for constr ction o so t all field including dugouts, retaining walls, fencing, lighting, plumbing, spectator seating, landscaping, and preparation work for construction bathrooms, storage area and concession stand at ineola iddle chool d constr ct new sidewalk entrance to c rrent g at ineola iddle chool e re air e terior stairs and walls outside art roo o ineola iddle chool re lace ineola iddle chool fire alar s ste g re lace ceilings and ooring on second oor o ineola iddle chool h re air and or re lace ineola iddle chool elevator in whole or in art i re oint brickwork and masonry repairs at Hampton Elementary chool and ineola iddle chool re air and or replace heating and air conditioning s ste s at illis Aven e chool and a an related associated costs each these projects, including limited to the professional services for each these projects?

AND NOTICE IS FUR THER GIVEN that the aforesaid proposition may appear the ballots the voting machines used at the vote and election to held on esda a in the following abbreviated

form to space constraints: YES NO

Shall the Board Education authorized: to expend an amount to $4,500,000.00 ro the ineola aital eserve to a re lace the roof system and skylight o the ineola lo re lace the ceiling grid and lighting o the ineola HS lobby and various classroo s c rovide additional funding for construction so t all field at ineola d constr ct new sidewal entrance to current at ineola e re air e terior stairs and walls outside art roo o ineola re lace ineola fire alar s ste g re lace ceilings and ooring on second oor o ineola h re air and or re lace ineola elevator i re oint ricwork and masonry repairs at Hampton Street School and ineola re air and or replace heating and air conditioning s ste s at illis Aven e chool and a an related associated costs each these projects?

AND FURTHER NO

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election and budget vote shall machine absentee ballot. The hours during which the polls shall kept open shall from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. prevailing time for as long thereafter as necessary to enable alified voters who are in the polling place at 9:00 p.m. tocast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that copy the detailed statement the amount money which will required to fund the District’s budget for the school year 2024-2025, exclusive public monies, to voted at the Ann al istrict lic Election and Vote to held on a will e availa le at the said Ann al Election and, request, may obtained any resident the District at each school house in the district in which school is maintained, during the hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day other than Saturday, Sunday holiday during the fourteen da s i ediatel recedingthe election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that pursuant to Section o the eal ro erty Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report will annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget, as well as the final ado ted budget which it will form part; and shall posted on istrict lletin oard s maintained for public notices, as well as the District’s website www.mineola.k12. ny.us.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that candidates for the o fice o e er o the Board Education shall nominated petition directed to the District Clerk. Each such petition shall signed at least twent fi e

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ualified voters the district, shall state the name and residence the candidate and the name and residence each signer and st e filed etween the hours 9:00 a.m. and . . in the fice o the District Clerk, 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, later than the thirtieth (30 th day preceding the election at which the candidates soinated are to elected (April 22, 2024). Vacancies the Board Education are considered separate, specific o fices candidates r n at large. Nominating petitions shall describe any specific vacanc on the oard for which the candidate is nominated. Nominating petitions may obtained in the fice o the istrict ler . The candidate(s) receiving the greatest number votes shall considered elected to o fice. here ter s are o different length, the candidate receiving the highest number votes shall appointed to the longest ter o o fice. However, nomination may rejected the Board Education if the candidate is ineligi le or the o fice or declares his unwillingness to serve.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that applications for an arl ail and sentee allot must received the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days before the Annual Election. An application for an early mail absentee ballot may be received the District Clerk earlier than thirty (3) days before the Annual Meeting and Election. Applications for early mail absentee ballots may obtained during school business hours from the District Clerk between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Completed applications must received the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to mailed to the voter, the dayfore the election, if the ballot is to delivered personally to the voter his/her designated agent. Upon receiving timely application for mailed early mail absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated the application no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election. To canvassed, early mail and absentee ballots must received the District Clerk later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, May 14, 2024. list all persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots shall have been issued will available for ins ection to alified voters the District each the five da s receding the Annal Meeting and Election in the fice o the istrict ler during regular business hours until the day the election and such list shall also posted at the voting place during the Annual Meeting and lection. An alified voter may challenge the ac -

ceptance the early mail absentee voter’s ballot any person such list, making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector Election before the close the polls.

THER NOTICE that personal registration voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 the Education Law pursuant to Article the Election Law. If voter has heretofore registeredsuant to Section 2014 the Education Law and has voted at an annual special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he/ she is eligible to vote at this ecial eeting i a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article the Election Law, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board Registration said school district will meet at the Mineola SynerBuilding, located at 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, Tuesday, May 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose preparing register o the alified voters, at which time any person shall entitled to have his/ her name placed such register, providing that at such meeting the Board Registration he/she is known proven to the satisfaction the Board Registration, to then thereafter entitled to vote. Registration is also permitted daily to and including Thursday, May 16, in the fice o istrict Clerk during the hours 11:00a.m.and3:00p.m.

The Board Registration shall also meet at the polling place the date and during the hours the aforesaid election for the purpose preparing register for meetings and elections held subsequent thereto.

The Register the qualified voters will e filed in the fice o the istrict ler where it shall open for ins ection an alified voter between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each the five da s rior to the da the election, except Sunday, except the hours shall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on at rda and also at each polling place during the hours saidelection.

THER NOTICE that Military voters who are currently registered may apl to register as a alified voter the school district.

Military voters may apply to register to vote with the District Clerk in person at the Mineola Synergy Building, located at 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040 calling that o fice at or contacting the District Clerk via email at cvelez@mineola. k12.ny.us Upon such request for military voter application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application for

registration mail, facsimile electronic mail. Such registration application must received in the o fice o the District Clerk later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Any military voter shall entitled to have his/ her name placed upon such register, provided, that he/she is known proven to to the satisfaction the District Clerk, to then thereafter entitled to military voter status at the annual meeting and election for which such register is prepared. military voter eans a alified voter New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, absent from the District in which she is alified to vote on the da registration election is discharged from military service within 30 days an election spouse, parent, child dependent the ilitar voter i a alified voter New York State and resident the same school district as the military voter military personnel residing military base within school district in New York State for period 30 days immediately preceding the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that in accordance with Part 122 the Rules and Regulations the Commissioner Education, militar voters who are alified voters the school district may apply for military ballot. Applications for military ballots may requested from the District Clerk calling that o fice at 2043 contacting the District Clerk via email at cvelez@mineola.k12.ny.us

Upon such request for military voter ballot application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application mail, facsimile electronic mail. Completed military ballot applications must received the Clerk the District later than 5:00 April 25, 2024. register all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will available in the fice o the istrict ler during regular business hours until the day the election and at the polling places the day the vote.

THER NOTICE that the Board Education shall convene special meeting following the closing the olls and a ter the filing with the District Clerk of written reports the results the election, for the purpose examining and tabulating said reports and declaring the res lts o the election and that the Board hereby designates the Superintendent and District Clerk to set poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law Section2019-a..

By Order the Board Education the Mineola Union Free School District Town North Hempstead, NassauCounty,New York

By: Cindy Velez

District Clerk

Mineola UFSD NassauCounty,New York

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PRESUPUESTO, PRESUPUESTO

CONSEJO POR EL PRESENTE SE tendrá lugar audiencia pública los votantes calificados del istrito Escolar No Sindicalizado Mineola, Pueblo North Hempstead, Condado Nassau, Nueva York, el jueves mayo 2024 las 7:00 p.m. del horario en vigencia, en Mineola Synergy Building, ubicado en 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, la presentación del documento del presupuesto2024-2025.

POR EL PRESENTE

dicha votación elección tendrá lugar el martes 21 mayo 2024 en el horario 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. del horario en vigencia, en el siguiente lugar: ugar de otaci n ine ola nerg uilding 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden CityPark,NY 11040

Las urnas estarán abiertas para votar mediante máquina votación con escaneo ópticosobre los siguientes temas:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año escolar 2024-2025 autorizar la parte requeridel mismo se recaude mediante imposición sobre las propiedades imponibles del Distrito.

2. Elegir (2) miembros del Consejo Educación plazo tres (3) años comenzará el 1.° julio 2024 vencerá el 30 junio 2027.

luces del vestíbulo la Escuela Secundaria Mineola de diversos salones de clases

(c) Proporcionar fondos adicionales para la construcción del campo sóftbol, lo incluye banquillos, muros contención, cercas, luces, plomería, asientos para espectadores, paisajismo trabajos preparación para la construcción baños, área almacenamiento puesto comida en la Escuela edia ineola d onstr ir nueva entrada acera al gimnasio actual en la Escuela edia ineola e e arar escaleras paredes exteriores en el exterior la sala arte de la sc ela edia ineola

(f) Reemplazar el sistema alarmas incendios la sc ela edia ineola (g) Reemplazar cielorrasos pisos del segundo piso la sc ela edia ineola h Reparar y/o reemplazar total parcialmente el elevador la sc ela edia ineola (i) Reparar juntas ladrillos reparaciones mampostería en la Escuela Primaria Hampton la Escuela Media ineola re arar o reemplazar los sistemas calefacción aire acondicionado en la sc ela illis Aven e (k) Pagar todo costo relacionado asociado cada estos proyectos lo incluye, forma enunciativa limitativa, los servicios profesionales para cada estos proyectos. POR EL PRESENTE

la proposición antes mencionada puede aparecer en las boletas las máquinas votación utilizadas en la votación elección se llevará cabo el martes 21 mayo 2024 en la siguiente forma abreviada debido limitaciones espacio: SÍ NO

reparar y/o reemplazar total parcialmente el elevador la sc ela edia ineola (i) reparar juntas ladrillos reparaciones mampostería en la Escuela Primaria Hampton la Escuela Media ineola re arar o reemplazar los sistemas calefacción aire acondicionado en la sc ela illis Aven e (k) pagar todo costo relacionado asociado cada estos proyectos lo incluye, forma enunciativa limitativa, los servicios profesionales para cada estos proyectos.

POR EL PRESENTE

la elección la votación del presupuesto tendrá lugar mediante máquina voto en ausencia. El horario durante el cual estarán abiertas lasnas será 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. del horario en vigencia, durante todo el tiempo necesario ahí en más para permitir los votantes calificados e se enc entran en el lugar votación las 9:00 p.m.emitansus votos.

copia del estadotallado del monto dinero e ser necesario ara financiar el presupuesto del Distrito para el año escolar 20242025, lo excluye el dinero público, sobre el cual se votará en la Elección Votación Pública Anual del Distrito tendrá lugar el 21 mayo 2024 estará disponible encha Elección Anual los residentes del Distrito la soliciten podrán obtenerla en cada edificio escolar del distrito en el funciona escuela, durante el horario 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. todos los días excepción los sábados, domingos feriados durante catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores la elección.

los candidatos nominadosben ser elegidos (22 abril 2024). Las vacantes del Consejo Educación se consideran cargos es ec ficos or se arado los candidatos son electos en elección general. Las peticiones nominación deben descriir ning na vacante es ec fica en el Consejo para la cual se nomina al candidato. Las peticiones nominación se eden o tener en la ficina del Secretario del Distrito. El/ los candidato(s) recibe(n) la mayor cantidad votos será(n) considerado(s) elegido(s) para el cargo. En los casos en los los plazos sean diferentes duraciones, el candidato reciba la mayor cantidad votos será designado para el cargo con el plazo más prolongado. Sin embargo, el Consejo Educación puede rechazar nominación si el candidato puede ser elegido para el cargo declara está dispuesto desempeñarlo.

3. La siguiente propuesta para hacer gasto la Reserva Capital 2022

SÍ NO

Mineola:

¿Debe el Consejo Educación del Distrito Escolar No Sindicalizado Mineola gastar monto máximo $4,500,000.00 la Reserva Capital 2022

Mineola para lo siguiente?: (a) Reemplazar el sistema techo el tragaluz del vestíbulo la Escuela Secundaria Mineola lo incluye, si es necesario, el reemplazo canaletas áreas asfalto relacionadas, la realización reparaciones mampostería relacionadas otros trabajos relacionados, lo incluye la instalación aislamiento, pintura molduras madera, conexión bajantes pluviales eliminación ateriales ee la ar la rejilla del cielorraso las

¿Debe el Consejo Educación contar con autorización para lo siguiente?: gastar monto máximo $4,500,000.00 la Reserva Capital 2022 Mineola para lo siguiente: (a) reemplazar el sistema techo el tragaluz del vestíbulo la Escuela Secundaria Mineola ree la ar la re illa del cielorraso las luces del vestíbulo la Escuela Secundaria Mineola diversos salones de clases (c) Proporcionar fondos adicionales para la construcción del campo sóftbol, lo incluye banquillos, muros contención, cercas, luces, plomería, asientos para espectadores, paisajismo trabajos preparación para la construcción baños, área almacenamiento puesto comida en la Escuela edia ineola d constr ir nueva entrada acera al gimnasio actual en la Escuela edia ineola e re arar escaleras paredes exteriores en el exterior la sala arte la Escuela Media Mineola ree la ar el siste a alarmas incendios la sc ela edia ineola (g) reemplazar cielorrasos pisos del segundo piso la sc ela edia ineola h

que, conformidad con la Sección 495 la Ley Sobre el Impuesto la Propiedad, el Distrito tiene la obligación adjuntar informe exención su presupuesto propuesto. Dicho informe exención será anexado todo presupuesto tentativo/ preliminar, además del pres esto definitivo ado tado del c al ser na arte ser publicado en el/los tablero(s) anuncios del Distrito mantenido(s) para avisos públicos, además del sitio web del Distrito: www.mineola.k12. ny.us.

los candidatos para el cargo miembro del Consejo Educación serán nominados mediante petición dirigida al Secretario del Distrito. Cada petición contará con la fir a de n ni o einticinco otantes calificados del distrito, incluirá el nombre la residencia del candidato el nombre la residencia de cada fir ante debe ser presentada en el horario 9:00 a.m. 5:00 . . en la ficina del ecretario del Distrito, 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, más tardar en el trigésimo (30) día antes la elección en la

el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes oto or correo antici ado en ausencia antes treinta (30) días antes la Elección Anual. El Secretario del Distrito puede recibir las solicitudes voto correo anticipado en ausencia antes treinta (30) días antes la Asamblea Elección Anual. Las solicitudes voto correo anticipado en ausencia se pueden obtenerrante el horario escolar solicitándoselas al Secretario del Distrito en el horario 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes con toda la información lo menos siete (7) días antes la elección, si la boleta electoral se enviará correo al votante, el día antes la elección si laleta electoral se entregará en persona al votante su agente designado. Después recibir solicitud voto correo anticipado en ausencia dentro los plazos previstos, el Secretario del Distrito enviará correo la boleta electoral la dirección se indica en la solicitud más tardar seis (6) días antes la Elección Anual. Para ser tenidos en cuenta, el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir los votos correo anticipado en ausencia más tardar las 5:00 p.m. del horario engencia el 14 mayo 2024. Una lista todas las personas las se les entregarán votos correo anticipado en ausencia estará disponible para su consulta parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito en cada los cinco días anteriores la Asamblea Elección Anual en la ficina del ecretario del Distrito durante el horario atención normal hasta el día la elección dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar votación durante la Asamblea Elección Anual. odo votante calificado ede objetar la aceptación la boleta electoral correo anticipado en ausencia ontinued on age

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cualquier persona en dicha lista, informando su objeción los motivos la misma al Inspector la Elección antes del cierre las urnas.

INSCRIPCIÓN

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS es necesaria la inscripción personal los votantes conformidad con la Sección 2014 la Ley de Educación conformidad con el Artículo la Ley Electoral. Si votante se inscribió conformidad con la Sección 2014 la Ley Educación votó en asamblea anual especial del distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, el is o califica ara votar en esta Asamblea Especial; si votante se inscri i califica para votar conforme al Artículo la Ley Electoral, el is o ta i n califica ara votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas deseanvotar debeninscribirse.

El Consejo Inscripción dicho distrito escolar se reunirá en Mineola Synergy Building, ubicado en 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, el martes mayo 2024, 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., con el objeto crear registro de los votantes calificados en dicha oportunidad toda persona tendrá derecho se incluya su nombre encho registro, siempre el Consejo Inscripción esté al tanto la misma le demuestre tiene derecho tendrá derecho votar en dicha reunión del Consejo Inscripción. La inscripción también es posible todos los días hasta el jueves 16 a o de en la ficina del Secretario del Condado durante el horario 11:00 a.m. 3:00p.m.

El Consejo Inscripción también se reunirá en el lugar votación en la fecha durante el horario la antes mencionada elección, con el objeto preparar registro para las asambleas elecciones tendrán lugar aquí enmás.

El registro votantes calificados se resentar ante la ficina del ecretario del Distrito, en la estará disponible para su consulta arte de todo votante calificaen el horario 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. cada los cinco días anteriores al día la elección, excepto los domingos, con la excepción los sábados el horario será de 9:00 a.m. 12:00 del mediodía, además en cada lugar votación durante el horario dicha elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS los votantes militares están inscritos actualmente pueden solicitar ser inscritos co o votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares pueden solicitar su inscripción para votar ante el Secretario del Distrito en persona en Mineola Synergy Building, ubicado en 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York 11040, lla ando a dicha oficina al 516-237-2043, comunicán -

dose con el Secretario del Distrito correo electrónico escribiendo cvalez@ mineola.k12.ny.us Después solicitud para votante militar este tipo, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud inscripción correo, facsímil correo electr nico. a ficina del ecretario del Distrito debe recibir dichas solicitudes inscripción más tardar las 5:00 p.m. el martes 16 abril 2024. Todos los votantes militares tendrán derecho se agregue su nombre al registro, siempre el Secretario del Distrito esté al tanto los mismos le demuestren su satisfacción tienen derecho tendrán derecho la condición votante militar en la asamblea elección anual para la cual se creó el registro. Un votante militar es n votante calificado del Estado Nueva York se encuentra en servicio militar concreto que, lo tanto, estará ausente del Distrito en el e est calificado ara votar el día la inscripción la elección es dado baja servicio militar en plazo 30 días elección cónyuge, padre, madre, hijo/a dependiente del votante militar si se trata de n votante calificado del Estado Nueva York residente del mismo distrito escolar el votante militar personal militar reside en base militar dentro del distrito escolar en el Estado Nueva York durante período 30 días inmediatamente antes la elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, conformidad con la Parte 122 las Normas Regulaciones del ComisionaEducación, los votantes militares son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden solicitar boleta electoral militar. Las solicitudes boletas electorales militares se pueden solicitar al Secretario del Distrito llamando dicha oficina al tel ono 2043 comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito correo electrónico escribiencvalez@mineola.k12. ny.us Después solicitud boleta electoral para votante militar este tipo, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud correo, facsímil correo electrónico. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes boleta electoral militar con toda la información más tardar las 5:00 el 25 abril 2024. Se encontrará disponible registro todas las personas las se emitieron boletas electorales ilitares en la ficina del Secretario del Distrito durante el horario atenciónmal hasta el día la elección en los lugares votación el día la votación.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS el Consejo Educación se reunirá en asamblea especial después del cierre las urnas después la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito los informes

escrito los resultados la elección, con el objeto evaluar tabular dichos informes declarar los resultados la elección; el presente el Consejo designa al Superintendente al Secretario del Distrito para se desempeñen como secretarios votación para emitir contar las boletas electorales conformidad con la Sección 2019-a la Ley Educación.

Por orden del Consejo Educación del Distrito Escolar NoSindicalizado Mineola Pueblo North Hempstead, Condado Nassau, Nueva York

Por:

Cindy Vélez, Secretaria del Distrito,UFSD Mineola Condado Nassau, Nueva York

5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247065-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2016-1, Plaintiff, vs. BEST HAND REAL ESTATE CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to Judgment

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2022 and an Order duly entered July 31, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction the front steps the north side the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 230 Roslyn Road, Mineola, NY 11501. All that certain plot, piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Mineola, County Nassau and State New York, Section Block 340 and Lot Approximate amount judgment is $682,868.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will sold subject to rovisions o filed dg ent Index #609116/2019. This foreclosure sale will held the north side steps the Courthouse, rain shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot maintained there are other health safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

BrianJ.Davis,Esq.,Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.190599-1

5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247208-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

GO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff

AGAINST CLOTAIRE

PIERRE LOUIS, MARGO PIERRE LOUIS A/K/A

MARGO PIERRE-LOUIS, JOSE FLORES, JOSE FUENTES, LEDA FUENTES, MARIA FLORES, SU -

MAN PIDAL, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to Judgment

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 30, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 May 14, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 200 WALDORF AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town Hempstead, County Nassau and State New York, Section 32, Block 428, Lots 42 to 47. Approximate amount judgment $698,075.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will sold subject to provisions o filed dg ent Index #003953/2010. The aforementioned auction will 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 this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot maintained there are other health safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will held “Rain Shine”. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 1422100-20941880023

5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247018-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Trust 2006-OA2 Mortgage ass hro gh ertificates

Series 2006-OA2,Plaintiff

AGAINST

Jacqueline Brown; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to Judgment

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 6, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501

May 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 89 Law Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York, Section 37 Block 489 Lot 243. Approximate amount judgment $604,401.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will sold subject to pro -

visions o filed dg ent Index# 610547/2020. The auction will conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions Foreclosed Property established the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will held “Rain Shine.”

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175Mile CrossingBoulevard Rochester,New York14624

(877) 430-4792

Dated: March19,2024 5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247216-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.606740/2023

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 924HILLSIDE BOULEVARD,NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

Section 8, Block 15, Lot 67 68

LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE P. SMITH A/K/A CHRISTINE P. CASTELLANO A/K/A CHRISTINE P. NOUZA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; SAMANTHA P. KITE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; TYLER SMITH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, who may claim to have an interest in, general or s ecific lien on the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in lien title to said real property by, through under them, either them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE

YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KATIE MCKEON; KIMBERLY MCKEON; STEPHEN SMITH RUFINE; CORINNE MCKEOWN; WILLIAM MCKEON; LISA SERRANO; ARRAN NOU, “JOHN DOE #8” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last five na es eing fictitio s and unknown to plaintiff, the persons parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons corporations, if any, having claiming an interest in lien the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY

SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve copy Answer the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days the service this Summons, exclusive the day service, within thirty (30) days after service the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than personal delivery within the State. The United States America, if designated as defendant in this action, may answer appear within sixty (60) days service. Your failure to appear to answer will result in judgment againstfault for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficienc alance remains from the sale proceeds, judgment may entered against NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose Mortgage to se cure the sum and interest, recorded October in Liber Page the Public Records NASSAU County, New York., cover ing premises known HILLSIDE BOULEVARD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is des ignated the place trial because the real property affected by this action is lo cated in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: April 1st,2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ,

If do not respond to this summons and com plaint by serving copy the answer the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against and filing the answer with the court, default judgment may be entered and can lose your home. Speak to attorney to the court where your case is pending for further infor mation how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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the Code the Town North Hempstead, NO

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board Zoning Appeals said Town will meet Town Hall, Plandome Road, Manhas set, New York, Wednes day, May to consider any matters that may prop erly be heard by said Board, and will hold public hear ing said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called said public hearing starting 10:00am.

APPEAL Richard

Alba Pagan; Primrose Drive, New Hyde Park, Sec tion Block Lot

Zoned: Residence-B Variance from §70-42.6 to legalize an expanded driveway (paving) that covers too much the front yard.

APPEAL JNP

Holdings Inc. (Jonathan’s Restaurant); Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park; Section Block Lot

Zoned: Business-A Variance 70-196(J)(1)(b) to legalize wall signs that are too tall andtoobig. Plans are available for pub lic viewing https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs Per sons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream this meeting https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member the public is able to attend and participate in BZA hearing appearing the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted email to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will made part the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board Zoning Appeals 4-24-2024-1T-#247388-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Carole LaPorte; Shelter Asante; et al.,Defendant(s)

Pursuant to Judgment

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 May 28, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 152 Stone Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town Hempstead, County Nassau, State NY, Section 32.

Block 458 Lots 46 47. Approximate amount judgment $300,915.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will sold subject to provisions o filed dg ent nde 005917/2014. The auction will conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions

Foreclosed Property established the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will held“Rain Shine.”

Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175Mile CrossingBoulevard Rochester,New York14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 15,2024 5-15-8-1; 4-24-2024-4T#247392-NIN/NHP

WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice Formation That Wood Work LLC. Art rg filed with the on . fice location assau County. SSNY designated as agent whom process may served and shall mail copy process against LLC to: 235 Lansdowne Ave, Carle Place, NY 11514. Purpose: Any lawful. 5-1; 4-24-17-10-3; 3-272024-6T-#246946-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

DOCORAM,LLC Announcement Notice formation DOCORAM, LLC. Articles rgani ation filed with the Secretary State New York SSNY March 19, . fice located in assau. SSNY has been designated as agent for service process. SSNY shall mail copy process served to Franklin St Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

5-8-1; 4-24-17-10-3-20246T-#247020-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

HSBC BANK USA,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION,MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR9, Plaintiff, v. EDWIN RIVERA,ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance Judgment Foreclosure and Sale entered in the fice o the o nt Clerk Nassau County November 10, 2017, I, Rod E. Kovel, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in parcel at public auction May 13, 2024 at North Side Steps the Nassau County Supreme Court,

100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY, at 2:00PM the premises described as follows: 115Butler St Westbury,NY 11590

SBL No.: 10-92-275

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town North Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions the filed dg ent nde o. 003397/2015 in the amount

$499,227.27 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt GilmanLLP Attorneys for Plaintiff

Bausch LombPlace Rochester,NY 14604

Tel.: 855-227-5072 5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247067-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., -againstMONIQUE ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR,ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment Foreclos re entered in the fice o the Clerk the County Nassau March 1, 2023, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and MONIQUE ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR, 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, May 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 12 OAKDALE DR A/K/A 12 OAKSDALE DR, WESTBURY, NY 11590; and the following tax a identification

14.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PAR CEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NEW CASSEL, PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will sold subect to rovisions o filed Judgment Index No.: 2015. Lawrence A. Weinreich, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC

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. *LOCA TION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIREC TIVES.

5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247171-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board the Incorporated Village Old Westbury will hold public hearing the followingapplication:

Application Erchless, LLC

Post Road request an extension to complete conditions prior Planning Board approval as per PB resolution dated March 6, 2023. The above said property is also known as Section 10, Block D, Lot 3 the Nassau CountyLandand TaxMap.

ByOrder the PlanningBoard

EdwardKalikow, Chairperson

Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator

Dated: April 24,2024 4-24-2024-1T-#247280-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board the Incorporated Village Old Westbury will hold public hearing the followingapplication:

Application Kamrooz LLC

Wheatley Road request to construct new two-story single-family dwelling with entry piers and gates and generator in the side yard. The above said property is also known as Section 18, Block C, Lot 1253 the Nassau CountyLandand TaxMap.

ByOrder the PlanningBoard

EdwardKalikow, Chairperson

Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator

Dated: April 24,2024 4-24-2024-1T-#247281-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the real property listed below will sold at Public Auction the 16th day May, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. and the succeeding days until all said real property has been offered, at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place in the Village Westbury, to discharge the tax,interest,andother charges whichmay thereonat the time sale.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, where bid is made, the premises shall deemed tohave beensoldandpurchasedthe Village Westbury.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that, pursuant to Resolution issued the Board Trustees the Incorporated Village Westbury April 4, 2024, in compliance with the rulingin Tyler v.HennepinCounty,598U.S.631(2023),conveyance real propertyshall ade the illage reas rer on the asis o an nredee ed ta lien certificate.

NOTE: Payments made between the dates May 1, 2024 and May 16, 2024, MUST BE BY CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASH Payments will accepted later than 12:00 Noon date sale.

CHRISTINA R.KIERNAN VILLAGE CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

Dated: April 24,2024 4-24-2024-1T-#247282-NIN/ WBY

Board the Incorporated Village Old Westbury will hold public hearing the followingapplication:

Application Two Seasons Group, LLC 4 Canter Lane request to construct new two-story single-family dwelling with an attached three (3) car garage, driveway, cabana, in-ground swimming and tennis court. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block A, Lot 619 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

ByOrder the Planning Board

EdwardKalikow, Chairperson

Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator

GIVEN that Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board the Incorporated Village Old Westbury will hold public hearing the followingapplication:

SETHI

Facility SETHI PROPERTY

291 WHEATLEY RD| NCTM#17/12/9

OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

Application ID 1-282403500/00001

Permits(s) Applied for 1 - Article 15 Title 15 Long Island Well

Project is located in OYSTER BAY in NASSAU COUNTY

Project Description:

The installation and operation (1) new 4” diameter irrigation well at 291 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury, Town Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The new irrigation well will installed at an approximate depth 220 feet below grade and equipped with pumping capacity gallons per minute (gpm).

Availability of Application

ByOrder the PlanningBoard

EdwardKalikow, Chairperson Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator

Dated: April 24,2024 4-24-2024-1T-#247283-NIN/ WBY

Application The Cohen Family Trust 19 I.U. Willets Road request to maintain as-built foundation location the new dwelling with attached three (3) car garage, in-ground swimming pool, cabana, terrace, piers and new driveway. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block E, Lot 1154 1156 the Nassau County Landand TaxMap.

Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time inspection, it is

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Chuck Scarborough, a prominent figure in broadcast journalism, boasts a long and illustrious career spanning several decades. Born on Nov. 4, 1943, Scarborough began his journey in journalism after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in journalism. His career took off when he joined NBC News in 1974 as a correspondent.

Over the years, Scarborough’s dedication to journalism and his knack for storytelling propelled him to become one of the most recognizable faces in New York media.

NBC recently celebrated Scarborough’s half-century dedication to journalism with the network.

I had the opportunity to speak with Scarborough in the days following the celebration. Here’s what he had to share.

Christy Hinko: Do you remember your first day on the job at NBC?

Chuck Scarborough: I remember how nerve-wracking

it was to come to this mecca of television, to the towering building in midtown at Rockefeller Center, and look up at this thing and realize I was going to work for the National Broadcasting Company. I had come from a station in Boston, which was sitting on some nondescript road in a nondescript building. On day one, we launched this new broadcast, called the Center, the first two-hour local news broadcast in the country. I knew that not only would every executive at NBC be watching, but everybody in the business would be watching to see how this was going to work. It was pretty daunting. The anticipation of saying “Good Evening…” for the first time was excruciating. As soon as I was on the air, as I recall, I just fell into the normal business of broadcasting; things clicked.

CH: Tell me about your most memorable assignment.

CS: There are a lot, but from a personal standpoint, it was a story I did on my father. A casual remark on one of our broadcasts led to a man, who had been shot down with my father in the Second World War, to call me. My father was a pilot, with the 15th Air Force flying out of Italy, in the

European Theater; he was shot down behind enemy lines in Germany, occupied by Yugoslavia. The entire crew managed to escape; they arrived back at their base two weeks after they were missing-in-action.

My father went on to fly 20 more missions, but never saw that crew again, that he had been shot down with, until this fellow came out of the woodwork in Brooklyn. He called me up, wondering if I was the son of the Chuck Scarborough that he had been shot down with.

Check that story out sometime, I think it’s called “The 17 Reunion.”

It was amazing because Joe Couric, the fellow from Brooklyn, was the ball turret gunner on that mission. There was also a combat photographer on board that mission who took photographs of the entire escape. And Joe ended up with photographs. He came to my office with photographs of the story my father had told me. I was three years old when he got back from the war and it was just remarkable. It turned into this wonderful reunion story.

CH: Any advice to aspiring

reporters and to those hoping to achieve longevity in journalism?

CS: Get a good liberal arts education, one that teaches you to think and write and be objective, and not be trapped by any particular ideology. After you’ve mastered that, you have to learn other skill sets, like if you are going to be a print journalist these days you then also have to learn to shoot video; you have to be multi-talented. You have to understand the differences between writing for the ear and writing for the eye, you have to learn how to be creative and above all, to do the basic fundamental principles of good, solid, objective journalism. Be skeptical of everything. Get a second source; check it out. If your own mother tells you she loves you… you check it out. And when in doubt, leave it out. If you’re going to last in the business, never let your own world view interfere with what you’re

writing, and be skeptical of yourself as well. One crusty old editor once told me this sort of puzzling little aphorism that was…“beware of finding what you’re looking for.” Whenever you do a story, you have kind of a general idea from whatever background research you’ve done; that idea can blind you. You can become a victim of confirmation bias, looking for facts that support what you think you’re going to find and that’s just the wrong way to do it. You will get bitten eventually if you do that. This is not good journalism. You have to go out there and be skeptical of everything. Make sure you know your facts.

Chuck Scarborough, second from left with the newscasting team. (Courtesy of NBC)

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