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Massive Success Of Nassau Alzheimer’s Walk

chair of Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Nassau. “Being part of the walk committee was such an honor as this event will help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Walk to End Alzheimer’s truly shows that you are not alone.”

Long Island residents participated in this year’s Nassau Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Eisenhower Park. Participants raised more than $284,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Thank you to everyone that came out to support Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Eisenhower Park,” said Tinamarie Hardekopf, director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. “This helps the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease.”

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Their motto is, “Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.”

On Walk day, participants honored those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — “a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.” The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.

“It was a beautiful day to raise awareness at Eisenhower Park,” said Ed Miller, co-

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — a leading cause of death in the United States. Yet despite this staggering number, it is a disease which often goes undiagnosed for months to years. “It’s such a unique disease. The Alzheimer’s — or even dementia — journey is so unique to the individual,” said Adam Flattau, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter Board of Directors vice chair. “I’d say that the first thing most people experience, like with any disease or bad information, is a sense of denial. And that might very well be the result of a lack of awareness. Things get mixed up in our worlds these days. And there’s of course stigma associated with various diseases, including Alzheimer’s... People might just not want to acknowledge their symptoms.”

Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York alone, there are more than 410,000 people living with the disease and 546,000 caregivers. Caregivers face a lot of stress in their journey to establish care for an impacted individual. “There sometimes comes this double-edged sword of families or caregivers saying ‘We can do this on our own’, when they really can’t do it on their own,” said Flattau, who pointed out that, like other diseases, specialists exist for a reason. “They do need help, and help is there. Alzheimer’s Association is there, and they are a wonderful and comprehensive resource.”

This is part of the reason walks like this one are so important. Not only as a source

of fundraising, but also as a means to provide community for those impacted by Alzheimer’s as well as those who care for them.

For those lucky enough to experience a long and happy life, an increased risk of Alzheimer’s is, unfortunately, a strong possibility. It is a disease which knows no race or gender or class. It is therefore the responsibility of us all to continue the fight against progressive degenerative diseases, and hopefully one day cure Alzheimer’s.

About Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900. —Additional information provided by Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter

Team Jerry excited to walk for a cure. (Photos courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association)

Students from the US Merchant Marine Academy were present to help out.

Town Collects 47 Pints Of Blood At Collection Drive To Help Save Lives

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 47 pints of blood at a recent Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center.

“Blood donations are critical in helping to secure necessary blood transfusions for patients in hospitals. As blood supplies remain extremely low and the New York Blood Center recently announced an Emergency Blood Shortage, it is so important to

Levittown Honors Librarian Of The Year

help those in need and host these Blood Drives as often as we can,” said Supervisor Saladino.

Supervisor Saladino added, “Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives. We thank everyone who donated the gift of life at our recent blood drive.”

To donate blood today, visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/zip for more information and to make an appointment.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Innovator, collaborator, researcher and mentor were the words used to describe Kirsten Anderson, the library media specialist at Jonas Salk Middle School who received the Nassau BOCES School Librarian of the Year Award. She was recognized for this achievement at a recent Levittown Board of Education meeting.

Ms. Anderson was nominated for the award by Tom D’Ambrosio, Veronica McCarthy, Kerin Slattery and Caitlin Stabile. Superintendent Todd Winch and the board

Labriola And Drug Free Long Island Host Overdose Awareness Ceremony

In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Day, the Oyster Bay Town Board, Drug Free Long Island, the Village of Massapequa Park, and Thomas’s Hope Foundation partnered to host an Overdose Memorial Service and Remembrance Ceremony. The families and friends of those lost to addiction gathered together to honor their loves ones and commit to building awareness of the opioid epidemic.

“We honor the loved ones who we have lost to addiction and overdose in the ongoing opioid epidemic,” Town Councilman Steve Labriola said. “We remember them as mothers, fathers, daughters, sons and friends. We remember their smiles, their laughs and the love we have for them. We

cherish the time we had, and wish we had more of it.”

Councilman Labriola especially recognized Janice Talento, chairwoman of Drug Free Long Island, for her tireless efforts to make a difference, and also discussed the Town’s efforts to save lives. Public Safety Officers and other employees are trained to administer the overdose reversal agent known as Narcan, and the Town hosts seminars for residents to learn the warning signs of drug addiction and obtain information on available treatment options. The Town also raises awareness through multiple initiatives, and works with police to take down dealers operating out of houses.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

of education presented Ms. Anderson with a certificate of merit during the meeting.

“She thinks outside the box and brings books alive for our middle school students,” said Ms. Slattery, Levittown’s director of English Language Arts. “She is an enthusiastic contributor at the building as well as district level. She is a team player always willing to go the extra mile to make every student feel special and accepted in her library space.”

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood Donates To LICares Bethpage

The members of CBT’s sisterhood filled many bags with feminine hygiene products and toiletries after they learned these products were in short supply at Long Island nonprofit organizations. Mary Re, who attends Juliets at Congregation Beth Tikvah, a mahjong and card game program open to public on Thursdays, introduced sisterhood to Long Island Cares Bethpage where she is a volunteer. Sisterhood quickly donated many bags filled with these items to LI Cares, Bethpage Food Pantry. Mary said, “the donations were appreciated and

well received. Our clients were grateful to receive them,” as she related how the pantry had a scarcity of these much-needed items. “It was such a blessing”. Susan Wald was overwhelmed by the generosity of sisterhood members and looks forward to more community service projects in the future. For information about Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Tikvah and how to become a member, please call Sisterhood President, Doris Joltin at (516) 546 6613, or visit the website at: www.congbt,org.

— Submitted by Jo-Ann Hertzman

(Contributed photo)

The Levittown Board of Education honored Jonas E. Salk Middle School library media specialist Kirsten Anderson. (Contributed photo)

L-R: Susan Wald, Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood Social Action co-chairperson, Mary Re, volunteer at Long Island Cares, Bethpage Food Pantry, Doris Joltin, CBT Sisterhood President, and Linda Shumsey, CBT Sisterhood Co-Vice President of Fundraising.

(Photo courtesy of Carole Goldberg, CBT Sisterhood co-VP of Fundraising)

Hicksville High School students Sean Beatty, Sissi Goh, Alyson Kingsley, Arvin Mehra, Vanessa Patterson, and John Ryan Chaplin were recognized at a recent Hicksville board of education meeting for being selected to perform at the 87th NYSSMA

All-State Winter Conference being held in Rochester, New York on Nov. 30 - Dec. 3.

These students have demonstrated exceptional skill on their instruments and have been dedicated members of the Hicksville High School music program for several years. Hicksville Schools Supervisor of Fine Arts

Chad Wyman shared, “This honorable designation is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft and love of music.”

Also recognized at this meeting was Hicksville High School student Brian Jaco, for being named a Scholar Artist Merit

Hicksville Board Of Ed Recognizes Students

Award Recipient for Visual Arts through the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA).

The Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) has developed the Scholar-Artist Awards program to present outstanding high school artists to the public in monthly profiles that will appear in Newsday and on Newsday.com.

Scholar–Artists are chosen from five disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, and Media Arts. Selections are made from a pool of students nominated by Long Island’s public school districts, and from independent and parochial schools. From these nominees, the Scholar-Artist selection committees choose one monthly award winner from Nassau and one from Suffolk for ten consecutive months throughout the school year.

The Scholar–Artist program is endorsed

Plainview Research Student Gets Top Honors At Science And Engineering Fair

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School research student Elif Koch earned the 4th Place Grand Award in her category at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas. This prestigious contest saw Elif compete against 1,600 young scientists representing 49 states and 64 countries from across the world.

Elif was recognized for her project, Impacts of Levodopa and Traditional Medicines on the Locomotion of Alpha-Synuclein Caenorhabditis elegans, in the behavioral and social sciences category. Her research looks into the efficacy of medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Her 4th place finish earned her a $500 prize.

Elif arrived at ISEF after strong showings at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, the New York State Science and Engineering Fair and the Long Island Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. In addition to earning a Grand Award at ISEF, Elif also earned the Central Intelligence Agency 2nd Place Special Award. Elif’s research was overseen by advisor Mr. Raymond Tesar.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www. pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs

celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.

—Submitted

by the New York State School Music Association, the New York State Art Teachers Association, the Nassau and Suffolk chapters of the New York State Council of Adminis-

trators of Music Education, and the Nassau and Suffolk Art Supervisors Associations.

—Original press releases submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

Wantagh Vocal Duo Receive All-State Honors

A pair of Wantagh High School seniors were recognized for their exceptional vocal talents with selections to the New York State School Music Association’s 2023 All-State festival. Anthony Lerro will perform with the Mixed Chorus, and Sean Hill-Hotz was named an alternate.

NYSSMA’s winter conference will be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in Rochester. The All-State festival includes music showcases, workshops and performances. Anthony and Sean are both students of chorus teacher Sameerah Cassidy, and they are both tenors.

Anthony is a vocalist in the Onora Le Voci honors chorus and A cappella choir, plays the alto saxophone in the honors band and jazz band, is vice president of the chorus and a member of the Tri-M Honor Society and the drama club. Last year, he had the starring role in SpongeBob: the Musical. Anthony has been active in musical theater since fifth grade, which gave him his start as a singer.

Sean has been in the chorus since elementary school and also was involved in musical theater at a young age as a member of the local St. Frances Theatre Group. At Wantagh High School, he performs with Onora Le Voci and the A cappella choir, and is a member of the drama club and treasurer of the chorus. Additionally, he sings

Exploring And Experimenting At Seaford Middle School

The science labs at Seaford Middle School are full of activity and inquiry, as students have been conducting various experiments to explore the world around them.

Seventh-graders in Kevin Mullany’s science classes were recently immersed in a “making rainbows” experiment. Students worked in teams and mixed blue, red and yellow liquids while recording their observations. When they were done, they had six beakers lined up from red to purple.

The young scientists had to be precise

in their experiments to achieve the desired results and create a rainbow. Mr. Mullany said that the purpose of the lab was to introduce students to the metric system and also to help them familiarize themselves with chemistry equipment, as many more experiments are on the horizon this year.

Eighth-graders in Frank Maniscalco’s living environment class explored the characteristics of life by studying slugs, seeing how they eat, move and adapt. Through their inquiry, they made comparisons to humans.

The young scientists fed the slugs oatmeal to see them use their digestive systems, gently touched them to see reflexes caused by the nervous systems and watched how they move because of their muscular systems.

—Submitted by the Seaford School District

with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Chorale. This is Sean’s second All-State selection.

For their All-State auditions, Anthony performed “Serenata Gitana” by Miquel Sandoval and Sean chose “Widmung” by Robert Schumann.

Ms. Cassidy, Wantagh High School

Principal Dr. Paul Guzzone and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Kelly Jones congratulate Anthony and Sean on their accomplishment.

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

by the PlainviewOld Bethpage School District

Elif Koch at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair with her project, Impacts of Levodopa and Traditional Medicines on the Locomotion of Alpha-Synuclein Caenorhabditis elegans. (Contributed photo)

Hicksville High School chorus students were recognized at the meeting. (Contributed photo)

Wantagh High School Principal Dr. Paul Guzzone and chorus teacher Sameerah Cassidy congratulated NYSSMA All-State musicians Anthony Lerro, second from left, and alternate Sean Hill-Hotz. (Contributed photo)

Claire Branch, John DiDomenico and Ronan Perry, right, had to make sure their measurements were precise. (Contributed photo)

Bringing The Early Music Of Italy To Oyster Bay Featuring Levittown Violist

at venues like Carnegie Hall.

JENNIFER CORR

jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

On Sunday, Oct. 8, The Long Island Baroque Ensemble played in a concert called “Viva Italia” at Christ Church in Oyster Bay.

The term Baroque, according to Baroque. org, is defined as the period of Western European art music from 1600 to 1750.

The Long Island Baroque Ensemble, according to its website, was founded in 1969 by harpsichordist and professor, the late Sonia Gezairlian Grib, originally of East Rockaway, who held the position of artistic director. Her daughter, Margo Andrea Grib, has served as director and mezzo soprano after she retired.

“Christ Church is an incredible place,” Grib said. “It has incredible acoustic, so it’s perfect for music that has no amplification, which we do not have and it’s also a historic church. It’s the church of the Roosevelt family. We’re very happy to be part of the church that was built at a time (1705) where the music we’re performing was composed.”

The ensemble’s concerts often feature rarely heard and unpublished works along with period favorites. The website states that the pioneering of the Long Island Baroque Ensemble led to an increasing popularity of the early music scene, and many of the ensemble’s members are teachers and perform in institutions worldwide.

“This concert is early music of Italy and the composers of Italy and the instruments that would’ve been played mostly during the 16th and 17th century,” Grib said. “Audiences will hear music sung in Italian, and we will provide translations in English of all the pieces that will be sung. Instrumental music will include original instruments, which is unique to Baroque music, for example, we have a gamba player. The gamba in Italian means ‘leg,’ and it looks kind of like a cello, although more strings, and you hold it near your leg.”

Christ Church is an incredible place. It has incredible acoustic, so it’s perfect for music that has no amplification, which we do not have and it’s also a historic church. It’s the church of the Roosevelt family. We’re very happy to be part of the church that was built at a time (1705) where the music we’re performing was composed.

from the modern violin. The strings are made out of sheep gut, and the shape is different from modern violins. The violins that will be played were constructed in the 17th century. There will also be a harpsichordist, Hsuan Wen Chen. A harpsichord, Grib described, is a very early keyboard that is the predecessor to the piano. The strings are plucked, not hammered, And the violist, Louise Schulman, played a real Baroque viola; an instrument called a viola d’amore, which Grib described as a “very unusual instrument.”

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the viola d’amore is a bowed string instrument from the 18th century that has “sympathetic strings” that are not played, but are located behind the bowed strings and vibrate “in sympathy.”

“Margo was a little girl,” Shulman recalled as she put down her violin while practicing on a Tuesday afternoon. “We went through a transition when Sonia retired, may she rest in peace... But Margo finally took over after that transition period and she’s done a great job ever since.”

Schulman says she enjoys helping the director make musical decisions. “I’ve been doing it all these years.”

Schulman’s story of musicianship is a fascinating tale. Growing up in Levittown, Schulman said her mother often played classical music on records she checked out of the library and on the radio.

“Baroque and classical music was part of our diet,” Schulman said, adding that she was enrolled in ballet class, which added to her musicianship. “I do imagine that movement when I’m playing.”

Schulman said her music teacher, Frank Scalzetti, was fantastic and devoted to the students. She said he would take instruments from dealers in New York City and he’d bring them to the school for students to play on. In college, Schulman went to the Hartt School, the performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, and played principal viola of the orchestra.

“They had wonderful conductors and wonderful operas,” Schulman said. “They had a fantastic early music department, both the music history teacher and the music history practice with a great lutenist and I was the favorite student!”

When Schulman came back to New York, she went to Juilliard for her Master’s degree during “the first year of Lincoln Center.”

When Schulman began being asked to join early musical groups, she needed instruments, so she started borrowing them.

“But I didn’t like the ones that I borrowed,” Schulman said. “So I bought my own gradually through the years, and now I have a huge amount of instruments and I play them all.”

When asked what’s kept Schulman in music all these years, she said she loves it.

“We love baseball, but the baseball player loves it even more than the fans,” Schulman said. “As musicians, we love it more than the audience.”

The Long Island Baroque Ensemble is funded in part by donors, the New York State Council on the Arts and, this year, by Suffolk County. In the past, the ensemble was supported by Nassau County.

Musicians Theresa Salomon and Jude Ziliak played Baroque violins, which is different

Schulman, who serves as an artist representative of the ensemble, joined the group in the 1970s. She is also the principal violist for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, which plays

“We are dedicated to keeping these concerts going for another 50 years on Long Island,” Grib said, adding that the ensemble plays concerts all year, including in an annual holiday concert.

For more information about the Long Island Baroque Ensemble, and to get tickets for the upcoming concerts, visit libaroque.org.

Louise Schulman with her viola, crafted ca. 1530. (Photo courtesy of the Orchestra Of St. Luke’s website)

Christ Church in Oyster Bay, where the ensemble performed. (Photo courtesy of Christ Church on Facebook)

—Margo Andrea Grib, director and mezzo soprano of The Long Island Baroque Ensemble

FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY

OCTOBER 13, 14, & 15

NOON-5:00 PM

October Series Of Tax Exemption Workshops

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host three Property Tax Exemption Workshops for 16th Legislative District residents during the month of October. During the workshops, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.

All workshops are from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; participants are asked to arrive no later than one half-hour prior to the scheduled end time for the event. For more information or to receive a list of necessary documentation

needed for the tax exemption workshop, call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.

Thursday, October 19

Old Bethpage Village Field House (“The Barn”) 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage, N.Y. 11804

Friday, October 20

Bethpage Senior Center 103 Grumman Road West Bethpage, N.Y. 11714

Monday, October 23

Plainview Jewish Center 95 Floral Drive West Plainview, N.Y. 11803

—Submitted by the Nassau County Minority Caucus

AUDEMARS PIGUET

BAUME & MERCIER

BELL & ROSS BLANCPAIN

BREGUET BREITLING

BUBEN & ZORWEG BULGARI

CARL F. BUCHERER CARTIER CHANEL CHOPARD

DAVID OSCARSON

FRANK MULLER

GRAND SEIKO

HUBLOT

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

LEICA CAMERA LONGINES

LUMINOX MICHELE MONTBLANC

NOMOS GLASHÜTTE

OMEGA

ORIS

PANERAI

PATEK PHILIPPE PIAGET

RAYMOND WEIL

ROGER DUBUIS

ROLEX SHINOLA

TAG HEUER TUDOR

ULYSSE NARDIN

Massapequa School District Bond Vote Scheduled For Oct. 17

Voting for the proposed Massapequa School District bond is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Massapequa High School and Fairfield, Lockhart and McKenna elementary schools. With a total not to exceed $82.2 million, the proposed bond is being presented to the community as three propositions, and includes upgrades to all nine school buildings, as well as renovations to the Hawthorn property. It was developed following an extensive review of district facilities, recommendations from the district’s architect and feedback from the district’s Buildings and Grounds and Budget and Finance committees.

Proposition No. 1 focuses on upgrades to core infrastructure districtwide, including security upgrades, roof replacements, exterior door replacements, boiler replacements and HVAC upgrades, as well as enhancements to the district’s softball field at Berner Middle School, including the installation of synthetic turf, and new elementary playgrounds. Projects included in Proposition No. 1 are estimated to cost $46.49 million and will qualify for 54.4% reimbursement through NYSED Building Aid.

Proposition No. 2, which is contingent upon the successful passage of Proposi-

tion No. 1, would allow the district to enter into an energy performance contract. This EPC would result in a number of energy efficiency projects, including the replacement of more than 11,700 current interior lighting fixtures with LED lights and adding solar power with an estimated 3.7 megawatts of roof-mounted photovoltaic electric generation. The total cost of Proposition No. 2 is not to exceed $24 million and carries no additional impact on the tax levy, as it is funded through the energy savings, rebates and NYSED Building Aid.

Proposition No. 3, not to exceed $11.79 million, focuses exclusively on preserving district assets by upgrading the Hawthorn School. Projects at Hawthorn include replacements to the roof, fire alarm system and exterior doors, as well as parking lot and related site work improvements and additional interior upgrades. If approved by voters, it is anticipated the district will enter into a lease agreement with Nassau BOCES.

For more information on the bond and to review the bond video and newsletter, please visit the district’s website at www.msd.k12.ny.us.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

✦ Pony Rides (noon - 2:30 pm)*

✦ Balloon Twists, Face Painting and Cotton Candy* (12:30 - 2:30 pm)

✦ Magic Show (1 pm)*

✦ Pumpkin Decorating*

✦ Children’s Costume Parade (noon)

✦ DJ (11:30 am - 3 pm)

✦ Bake Sale and Cookie Walk

✦ Barbecue, Refreshments, & More

✦ Vendor Tables and Holiday Crafts

✦ Bounce Houses (11:30-3:00)*

✦ Beer and Wine Tent

✦ Theme Basket Raffles

✦ 50/50

✦ Silent Auction

RAINDATE: Saturday, October 21st *starred activities require a paid $35 ticket

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Forensic Archaeology for Teens

6 p.m. In this class, teens get to examine real bones like a forensic scientist. They’ll try to use them to find clues about their previous owners. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place at the Massapequa Public Library,

Bar Harbor’s Create Lab. Located at 40 Harbor Lane.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

A History of Ghosts & Hauntings

7 p.m. Learn about the history of ghosts and hauntings at our annual Fall Festival!

It’s the 13th anniversary of Halloween favorite, Holy Ghosts, a memoir from award-winning author Gary Jansen at Hicksville Library! Gary will take us on a haunted tour and discuss his experiences growing up in a Long Island haunted house and give an exciting history of ghosts, hauntings, ESP, and all things paranormal, including legendary Long Island haunts! Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Navratri begins

Live at the Library: The Italian American Songbook

2 p.m. Italian-born Anna Maria Villa will perform Italian classics, such as “Anema e Core,” “Godfather Waltz,” and “Oh, Marie,” as well as jazz standards. She may evoke a smile, a tear, or a laugh from her audience as she draws you into the story with her passionate singing and distinctive sound. This event is being held at the Bethpage

Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Military Bridge

Military Bridge is a fun, interactive card game that requires NO previous experience. Come alone or with friends and help Catholic Daughters Court Queen of Angels support local charities and scholarships. Where: Nassau County Senior Citizen Center 103 Grumman Road W., Hicksville. Time: 1:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be raffles and everyone goes home with a prize! Cost: $10.00 per person Cake & coffee/ tea are included. For more information and reservations call Barbara at 516-935-5576

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Classic Matinee Movie: The Ghost Breakers

2 p.m. A radio broadcaster running from the mob helps an heiress deal with her family’s haunted mansion. 1940 Classic Horror/ Comedy. Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes. Starring: Bob Hope, Willie Best, Paulette Goddard. No tickets required! Matinee also featuring commentator “The Movie Man” John Carpenter. This event is taking place at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

Ceramics With Rosemarie

Join us for a spooktacular craft as Rosemarie Attard guides us in painting this ghostly tower with painted stars that provide an illuminating effect. All supplies are included and craft will be dry and ready to take home by the end of the program. Plainview-Old Bethpage residents only. In-person registration required. $10.00 fee per person payable by check only upon registration. This event is taking place in Room A of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Peanuts Halloween Tote Bag 6:30 p.m. Decorate a Halloween-themed Peanuts tote bag to use for trick-or-treating. Open to all ages with an adult. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

(Image courtesy of the Massapequa Public Library)

(Image courtesy of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library)

(Image courtesy of the Levittown Public Library)

Restoring More Than Just Appearances

Areola restoration through tattooing

AMANDA OLSEN

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One in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It is the second most common cancer in women. Approximately 64 percent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, before cancer has spread outside of the breast, when it is easiest to treat. Prognosis for early stage cancers is good, with an average 5-year relative survival rate in the U.S. of localized and regional breast cancer at 93 percent.

Treatment for breast cancer often involves surgery on the affected area, including mastectomy, or the removal of the breast. For these patients, reconstructing their anatomy can be an important step to feeling normal again. This includes not just the shape of their body, but also aesthetic characteristics. Patients may be surprised to learn that this can include restoring their areolas with a tattoo that gives appearance of a more natural breast.

Tara Rose Smith is a tattoo artist specializing in areola restoration. She is one of only a handful of artists offering this service on Long Island. She primarily works out of her home shop, House of Color in Bay Shore, but is affiliated with spaces as far east as Montauk and west into Nassau County as well. She is specially trained in creating a tattoo that gives the three-dimensional illusion of an areola. She was certified two years ago at a workshop at Ink Boutique Houston.

For Smith, areola restoration is a personal mission. She decided to do this work because her aunt is a breast cancer survivor. “It inspired me to use my skill set to do something positive.”

Prospective clients must be completely healed and cleared by their doctor in order to proceed. “Since each person’s medical history is a little different, and their surgery is a little different, their scars are going to be different. So they need to be fully healed and cleared by the doctor. Super important,” said Smith.

The first step is the consultation. If they live too far away to come into the shop, Smith will meet with them over video

chat. She views the area to see the level of scarring and any other features that will affect the outcome. Then she maps where the new areola will be placed. If there is a reconstructed mount, she can work with that.

The tattoo itself takes between one to two hours. Sometimes there will be a second session to touch up and deepen the tones, which is included in the price. Medical insurance will often cover the

restoration. “A lot of insurance companies do cover it. What I do right now is that we have an NPI number. So if someone wants to ask their insurance company and submit that invoice, they totally can.” Smith said.

Many of her clients come in with a previous attempt at restoration by a medical professional. These tattoos are not executed to the level of realism a trained tattoo artist is able to provide. “When someone comes in from the area with tattoos from a doctor or nurse practitioner, it’s often just one flat color. But you know, unfortunately, sometimes, I’ve had situations where, because the person isn’t familiar with the tattoo machine, it’s almost created a little bit more scar tissue there that we then have to work over,” said Smith.

There are advantages to having a tattoo artist do the restoration, rather than a medical professional. The level of training and practice an artist brings to the work allows them to create the depth of field that makes the areola look realistic. Additionally, they are comfortable using the tattoo machine and know how to

move it to get exactly the effect they are l ooking for. “We’re trained in color theory, we’re trained in value. We’re trained with using a tattoo machine, so we’re tattooing all the time, we’re used to tattooing on skin. I am used to tattooing over scar tissue. We’re just familiar with the practice of tattooing. Their intentions are in the right spot. It’s just that they’re not as practiced as we are,” Smith said. For someone who is unfamiliar with getting tattooed, one of the number one concerns is the pain. Smith puts their minds at ease. “About 90 percent of the patients don’t have much or any feeling in that area at all. That’s been my experience; people generally don’t feel much because their nerves have been affected by the surgeries. It’s usually a very relaxing experience.”

There is an option for numbing if people are uncomfortable, however. “If someone does feel some discomfort or pain, what I would do is use the tattoo machine for about 30 seconds, open their skin up, and then I put a solution that is lidocaine and epinephrine. It sits on them for a couple of minutes. Then I tattoo them and they don’t feel anything. It works amazingly.”

Helping women to feel like themselves again after such a traumatic experience is hugely rewarding for Smith. “It’s super rewarding for me. I got into tattooing because I’ve always loved art, but I’ve also always wanted to help people. To be able to use my skills to do that feels really amazing. It’s a way that I could give back and that feels great.”

The women often find the experience transformative and emotional. After going through so much manipulation of this part of their bodies, seeing their breasts restored helps them feel like themselves. Smith recounts one story: “I had a woman go through like 11 or 13 surgeries, and she said, ‘I couldn’t go through anything else,’ but once she did, she said, ‘I wish I did this sooner. I didn’t know this was going to be so easy.’”

Contact Tara Rose Smith through her Instagram, @tararosetattoos or her website, tararosetattoos.com.

Tara Rose Smith, tattoo artist. (photo by Tara Rose Smith)

I got into tattooing because I’ve always loved art, but I’ve also always wanted to help people. To be able to use my skills to do that feels really amazing. It’s a way that I could give back and that feels great.”

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When Daphne Rubin-Vega was nine, the aspiring performer saw an ad in Backstage magazine looking for actors to audition for roles in an upcoming production of The Princess and The Pea. The cattle call was being held not too far from where she was growing up in Hell’s Kitchen while living on 44th Street between The Actor’s Studio and what became The New Dramatists. While the outcome was not ideal, it forged in her a tenacity that later led to greater successes, first playing a Tony-nominated role as Mimi in the original 1996 Broadway production of Rent. And more recently, playing Daniela, the beauty shop owner in the 2021 film adaptation of In the Heights. “I didn’t even know what The Princess and the Pea was,” she recalled. “I went on the audition

and I was the only kid there. They said, ‘Oh honey, this isn’t with children, it’s for children.’ And they were laughing. They thought it was so amusing and I was devastated. They asked how old I was and when I said I was nine, they told me to come back in nine more years. To me, that was like saying come back in a whole other lifetime, you know what I’m saying? I forgot how devastated I was.”

The perseverance the Panamanian immigrant showed yielded a hard-fought career that’s found her showing up in everything from the Apple TV+ series The Changeling and starring opposite the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the 2010 film Jack Goes Boating to starring in her own one-woman show Empanada Loca and currently preparing to star opposite Tim Daly in an Off-Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams’ Night of

the Iguana. It’s a creative résumé that led CUNY’s Medgar Evers College to award Rubin-Vega the 2023 Latina Trailblazer of the Year Award. It’s an honor she doesn’t take lightly.

“This award means that people who look like me are paying attention and that there’s an optic on what I do that can serve to remind you that you’re here too,” Rubin-Vega said. “It also reminds me that I did not roll off a log and get here. I have been really fortunate. You can even say blessed and highly favored. Using the hands that were dealt me and really making the best out of them. I can’t tell you how I feel about it. It’s corny when people thank their agent, parents or higher power. First of all, I thank mi gente that are paying attention. And the fact that an institution with the name Medgar Evers on it [is honoring me] is particularly powerful because Medgar Evers

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was a solid example of someone who walked his talk and it cost him his life. Just the proximity is a high honor. I don’t risk my life. God knows, speaking the truth these days means it might become a life risk that things are less democratic than I thought they were.”

Born in Panama City, Panama, Rubin-Vega is the daughter of Daphne Corona, a nurse, and Jose Mercedes Vega, a carpenter. Her stepfather Leonard Rubin was a writer. Her mother moved from Panama to the United States with her children when Daphne was only two years old, and died eight years later. Suffice it say, it was a rough go for the tween

Rubin-Vega, who was grieving while trying to figure her identity through creative pursuits.

“I lost my mom and New York City was cracked in the ‘80s,” she said. “I’d always been into dance and I always took dance classes. When I was little, my mom put me in a dance class when I started to live here. It was a ballet school and I didn’t have the body, so I started taking AfroCaribbean, Afro-Cuban, Afrojazz—Charles and Ella Moore were these earliest teachers that were so supportive. They said I was good and that this fits you and works. There was something about competition, excellence and perfection that I could never measure up to in the ballet environment. But when it came to Afro-Caribbean dance, it was in my bones. I didn’t have to have the perfect neck. My legs didn’t have to be a certain way. I could be there and it was in my gut and

my soul. So it was more informed by soul rather than angle and technique. I was just thinking of Charles and Ella Moore today because I didn’t have all these teachers who were so supportive... It’s good to remember the people with the voices of empowerment.”

In grasping the gravity of being a role model, Rubin-Vega is quick to recognize whose shoulders she’s standing on while proving to be a role model for the next generation.

“When I was coming around, there was Rita, Chita and a lot of other women that changed their names and you couldn’t be sure,” she said. “Thank God for Irene Cara. And there are more and they should be recognized, but that’s just to name a few.”

Daphne Rubin-Vega accepted the 2023 Latina Trailblazer of the Year Award on Friday, October 6 at CUNY Medgar Evers College.

Here are a few more of those Latinas who inspired a young Daphne Rubin-Vega.

Irene Cara (March 18, 1959 to November 22, 2022)

“Thank God for Irene Cara. I was going to P.S. 51 and went on a field trip and saw her in a production of The Me Nobody Knows when I was in fifth grade. I saw Irene and never forget her because I could see me in her.”

Bianca Jagger (May 2, 1945 to present)

“I loved her because she was gorgeous and married to a rockstar!! (My ambitions and virtue weren’t always that clear...”

La Lupe (December 23, 1936 to February 29, 1992)

“She was unapologetically committed to drama in her performance. My character of Mimi in Rent got a lot from La Lupe.”

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Words have the power to be an instrument of peace—or to cut like a knife.

There are many incidents in the Bible that illustrate the power of speech to either damage or heal. The serpent in the Garden of Eden causes temptation through speech; Miriam develops leprosy after speaking lashon hara – gossip – about her brother; and Korach’s rebellious army is consumed inside the “mouth of the earth” after speaking out against Moses. On a more positive note, in the Song of Songs, King Solomon describes how a woman’s virtue manifests through her words, saying: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.”

The Torah repeatedly demonstrates the value of effective communication and reinforces the tenet that every toastmaster graduate knows – it’s all in the presentation. While leading the Jewish people toward the promised land of Israel in his final days, Moses eloquently delivers one of the most stirring orations in the Torah. He encourages the Jewish nation to overcome their difficulties and wisely guides them towards the future.

Our sages relay that Moses developed a speech impediment in childhood. To spare him embarrassment, his brother,

The practice of acceptance involves acknowledging what is as it is rather than trying to change it. For example, in practicing acceptance of emotions, you acknowledge and allow yourself to feel the emotion, whether it be happiness, sadness, anger, etc. You may also practice acceptance of a situation or environmental state, such as accepting the role you have at work and the prospects you have for the future with that company. Practicing acceptance doesn’t mean that you necessarily enjoy the emotion or situation, or that you welcome it, as you may practice acceptance of the pain you are in or the grief you are experiencing. However, by practicing acceptance, you are open and responsive to your feelings, thoughts, and circumstances. Practicing acceptance

RABBI MOSHE WEISBLUM

Aaron, delivered many of Moses’ discourses. For his farewell address, however, Moses spoke directly to the Israelites. His words were fierce and poetic, so that they would be remembered and ensure that the Israelites fully understood their covenant with G-d. In his speech, Moses recapped the first four books of the Torah. Through this recounting, he retraced the steps of his personal life journey, displayed his tremendous spiritual growth, and showed that it is never too late to improve oneself. Reflection, repentance, improvement and change can occur, even at the very end of life.

From his early years as a stuttering toddler, to the moral tests of his youth in Pharaoh’s palace, to his trials as the leader of a wandering people, to his

ultimate, inspiring address to the nation at the threshold of the Holy Land, Moses demonstrates that a human being can climb mountains, overcome obstacles, and master fears. How is this accomplished? As Moses himself stresses in his final speech, one can conquer hardships and achieve self-mastery through connecting to the Creator and striving to live according to Torah values.

What we say and how we say it matters. Good communication — choosing the right words and using proper inflection — brings people together and allows them to live and work in harmony. When people cannot communicate well, chaos ensues, as it did at the Tower of Babel, when the Creator caused the people to speak countless different languages in order to thwart their mission against Him. During the time of the supreme rabbinical court, judges were expected to know numerous languages, so as to ensure that justice reigned and peace prevailed among a variety of people.

Communication can go beyond words. We communicate non-verbally by using our facial features, body language, and tone of voice. Today communication is

Effective Communication Acceptance In Relationships

instantaneous, thanks to e-mail and text messaging. We are never out of reach or out of touch. Many Jews look forward to Shabbat, the weekly day of rest, so that they can turn off their electronic gadgets and enjoy privacy and quiet.

During the High Holidays, Jews initiated a marathon of spiritual communication with the Almighty. We confessed our sins out loud and promised to improve our behavior and refine our souls. To ensure another chapter in the Book of Life, we asked forgiveness from those we may have wronged, intentionally or not, and forgave those who mistreated us. We searched for the courage to change our ways.

Through his words and actions, Moses, one of the greatest leaders of the Jewish people, gave his nation the strength to surmount difficulties, real or imagined. Trusting that the Almighty wants the best for everyone, we can rise to the temporary challenges for they are ultimately for the good.

As the Jewish people emerge from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, ready to make the transition from the deep introspection of those holidays to the outward joy shown on the following one, Sukkot, may their communication with G-d have strengthened them spiritually and allowed their prayers to be fulfilled.

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can also be beneficial to your relationship in that by accepting yourself and your partner, you reduce the desire to want to change one another.

Let’s examine Emma and Josh who have been together for two years. Josh is up for a major promotion at work, and because of that has been saying “yes” every

time his manager asks him to take on a new project. Emma’s disappointment has spilled over, and she has accused Josh of choosing work over their relationship even though she knows deep down that this isn’t really the case. Emma is frustrated with herself for getting angry with Josh, who she knows is just trying to get ahead at work; a work ethic that she really respects (and in fact was one of the reasons why she was initially attracted to him).

By practicing acceptance, Emma would acknowledge her sadness when it comes to missing out on quality time spent with Josh and the frustration she is feeling due to this temporary challenge that they are facing with their schedules. Additionally, she would accept the difficult situation Josh is in, both knowing that he wants to spend time with

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her but is trying to do what he needs to in order to secure the promotion. By doing this, she will not fight her internal emotional experience. This can also shift her perspective of the choices he is making, and in turn the way she interacts with him. Of course, it is still important for Emma to express her emotions and for the two of them to engage in conversation about ways to prioritize quality time together.

By practicing acceptance, Emma may come to realize that while she can’t control what Josh’s manager asks of him, she can control the way in which she engages in conversation with Josh about it. Practicing acceptance is an ongoing process and can be challenging, but if you and your partner embark on this journey together you are likely to improve your relationship.

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COLUMNS Go With Courage

I have learned valuable new lessons every time I write an article for L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY (which stands for Long Island Gives Help Together For Charity). One such lesson is that it only takes one person to start a charity, and any one of us can make a meaningful difference. In this article I shine a LIGHT on a Long Island based charity named GO WITH COURAGE, which is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and helping families who have loved ones with cancer.

Go With Courage, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity that was founded in 2011 by Roslyn resident Robyn Jaslow. Robyn has unfortunately witnessed the effects of cancer from several different perspectives. She herself is a breast cancer survivor, her father battled gallbladder cancer, and her brother Craig died from pancreatic cancer. Instead of focusing on negatives, Robyn turned her experiences into incredible positives by forming Go With Courage to help

others facing similar challenges.

Go With Courage focuses on two different, but equally important, missions. One mission is to raise money, which then funds critical cancer research at facilities including The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Dana Farber, in addition to supporting national charities dedicated to finding cures for cancer, such as The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Go With Courage

also has a family support program, We’ve Got Your Back. Run out of Robyn’s home office, this program supports families while a parent or child is in cancer treatment by helping with meals, childcare, homework, tutoring, entertainment and transportation so that relatives of cancer patients can get the attention they need through difficult times. Robyn partners with Jill Scherer, Ltd. in Roslyn Village to send support packages to those currently affected by cancer.

Go With Courage holds several fun charitable social events throughout the year, including card parties, shopping events, golf outings all involving Roslyn students, who earn community service credit for their volunteer hours. Next up is A Day of Courage in Roslyn Village, scheduled for Friday, October 13th. This community-based shopping day succeeds because of the generous support of most Roslyn Village retailers, who generously donate a percentage of their business

sales on that day. Please visit Go With Courage’s website at GoWithCourage.org to learn more about how you can help families being impacted by cancer.

Robyn Jaslow has a meaningful quote on the Go With Courage website: “I implore you to be strong in the face of adversity and to try your best to . . . GO WITH COURAGE!!!”.

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Voices For Truth And Humanity

Establishing a standard for Holocaust education

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It was a hopeful evening on Wednesday, Sept. 27 as many gathered for the annual Voices for Truth and Humanity Remembrance Awards Ceremony. The organization has been a key player in efforts to standardize and protect education on the Holocaust — and other genocides — in the State of New York.

New York, like many states, has a mandate in place requiring the teaching of the Holocaust in schools. However, there is no formal established curriculum currently in place. This means that each school district across the state is at liberty to determine what an adequate Holocaust education looks like, rendering the mandate functionally useless.

While hope would be that New York offers a plethora of knowledge on the topic, Roger Tilles, NYS Education Deptartment Regent for the Tenth Judicial District, explained that his in-depth analysis into the curriculum revealed otherwise. “All it said in [state] law was that [schools need to]

teach Holocaust education. What we found out was that some districts were teaching five minutes, and others were teaching five months. The disparity was so great,” he acknowledged. “You can tell, with what’s going on in our schools nowadays, the incidences of intolerance and bigotry have

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gone way up. And I think that the lack of Holocaust education is one of the factors.”

Tilles noted that Governor Kathy Hochul recently agreed to devote $4 million to antisemitism studies in different areas of the state. The goal of this endeavor is, according to Tilles, to take the best practices

of Holocaust education and make them available for every school district across the state. “Until we do that, until we have districts that really do Holocaust education — not just a periphery job of it — we’re not going to get to where we need to be.”

Rabbi Charles Klein, Rabbi-Emeritus of the Merrick Jewish Centre, also spoke at the ceremony. He called special attention to the “truth” aspect of the host organization’s name. “The Hebrew word for truth, emet (phonetic spelling) is composed of three Hebrew letters. And those letters happen to be the beginning, middle and end letters of the Hebrew alphabet. And that fact signals to us that truth must be spoken to the widest possible spectrum of people. First, middle, and last. People all together must create the chorus of truth.”

“Tonight, all of us together come here to speak the truth,” he continued. “The truth that you shall not hate your neighbor in your heart, the truth that you cannot turn away in the face of something that is wrong... We stand together tonight because we believe in truth. We stand together because we believe we must fight the big lies, which must be contended with. We

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Advances In Breast Cancer Screening: Revolutionizing Early Detection

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Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and life-threatening forms of cancer affecting women worldwide. Over the years, significant advances in breast cancer screening have played a pivotal role in early detection, improving outcomes and saving lives.

Mammography: The Gold Standard

For decades, mammography has been the cornerstone of breast cancer screening. This X-ray imaging technique captures detailed images of breast tissue, enabling the early detection of tumors long before they become palpable. Traditional 2D mammography has been instrumental in reducing breast cancer mortality rates.

3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis)

Recent advancements have led to the widespread adoption of 3D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis. This technology captures multiple X-ray images from various angles, reconstructing a 3D image of the breast. It offers several advantages over traditional 2D mammography:

Improved Accuracy: 3D mammography reduces false positives and false negatives, resulting in fewer unnecessary follow-up tests and a higher rate of early cancer detection.

Enhanced Visualization: It provides clearer images, particularly for women with dense breast tissue, making it easier to detect small tumors.

Reduced Callbacks: With improved accuracy, fewer women are called back for additional imaging, reducing anxiety and healthcare costs.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is a refinement of 3D mammography that further enhances image quality. DBT captures images in thinner sections, offering even better visibility and reducing the potential for overlapping tissues that can obscure tumors. This technology has become a standard in breast cancer screening, particularly for women at higher risk.

Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Breast MRI is another powerful tool in breast cancer screening, especially for women at high risk or those with dense breast tissue. It uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the breast. While MRIs can be

expensive and require contrast agents, they excel in detecting small tumors and providing valuable information about the extent of disease.

Ultrasound Imaging

Breast ultrasound is often used as a supplementary screening tool, especially for women with dense breasts or those with inconclusive mammograms. It uses sound waves to create images of breast tissue. Advancements in ultrasound technology, such as elastography, which assesses tissue stiffness, have improved its diagnostic accuracy.

AI and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are game-changers in breast cancer screening. AI algorithms can analyze mammograms and other imaging data with incredible speed and accuracy. They can assist radiologists in identifying potential abnormalities, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Models

Advances in risk assessment models allow healthcare providers to tailor screening

recommendations based on a woman’s individual risk factors. These models consider factors like family history, genetics and lifestyle to determine the most appropriate screening approach. High-risk women may benefit from more frequent or intensive screening, such as MRIs or genetic testing.

Liquid Biopsies and Biomarkers

Researchers are continually exploring innovative ways to detect breast cancer through blood tests and biomarkers. Liquid biopsies, which analyze circulating tumor DNA, RNA or proteins, offer a less invasive and potentially more accurate method for detecting cancer and monitoring treatment response.

Thermography

Thermography is a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the heat emitted by breast tissue. Although it’s not a primary screening tool, it has gained attention as a complementary approach for early detection. Some advocates suggest that it can identify temperature changes associated with breast cancer. Its role in breast cancer screening is still a subject of ongoing research and debate.

Patient-Centered Care and Shared Decision-Making

There has been a shift toward patient-centered care and shared decision-making in breast cancer screening. Women are encouraged to actively participate in their healthcare decisions, discussing their preferences and risk factors with their healthcare providers. This approach ensures that screening recommendations align with each woman’s unique needs and values.

Challenges and Future Directions

While these advances in breast cancer screening have significantly improved early detection and outcomes, challenges persist. Issues like overdiagnosis, false positives and healthcare disparities continue to be areas of concern. Researchers are also exploring emerging technologies like molecular breast imaging and contrast-enhanced mammography to further enhance screening capabilities.

The landscape of breast cancer screening has evolved dramatically, with technological innovations, risk assessment models, and patient-centered care taking center stage. These advances empower women and their healthcare providers to make informed decisions, detect cancer at earlier stages, and ultimately save lives. As research continues and technology evolves, the future of breast cancer screening holds the promise of even greater precision and effectiveness in the fight against this disease. Regular screening and early detection remain crucial, offering the best chance for successful treatment and improved outcomes.

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It’s Flu Season

Weighing the pros and cons of the influenza vaccine

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Vaccine fatigue refers to a weariness or reduced enthusiasm among individuals or communities regarding vaccination efforts, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. It often arises after extended periods of coping with the pandemic’s challenges, including lockdowns, social distancing and ongoing vaccination campaigns. The answer to whether the waning enthusiasm for COVID vaccines affects how people respond to other vaccination efforts is of curiosity. In the meantime, here are some pros and cons of receiving the influenza vaccine this season.

PROS of the Influenza Vaccine

Disease Prevention: The primary advantage of the influenza vaccine is its ability to prevent or reduce the severity of the flu. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect individuals, especially those at higher risk, such as the elderly, young children and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Herd Immunity: Widespread vaccination helps create herd immunity, reducing the overall spread of the virus within communities. This indirectly protects those

who are unable to receive the vaccine, such as infants under six months old, through collective immunity.

Reduced Hospitalizations and Deaths: Influenza vaccination has been proven to lower hospitalization rates and mortality associated with the flu. It lessens the burden on healthcare systems, particularly during peak flu seasons.

Updated Seasonally: The influenza vaccine is updated annually to match the most prevalent flu strains, increasing its effectiveness and adaptability to changing viral strains.

Minimal Side Effects: The majority of individuals who receive the vaccine experience only mild, temporary side effects such as soreness at the injection site

or a low-grade fever. Severe reactions are extremely rare.

Cons of the Influenza Vaccine

Effectiveness Fluctuation: The effectiveness of the flu vaccine can vary from year to year depending on the match between the vaccine and the circulating flu strains. Some seasons, the vaccine may be less effective due to antigenic drift or shift.

Vaccine Supply and Accessibility: In some regions, the supply of flu vaccine may be limited, or access to vaccination clinics may be a challenge, particularly in underserved communities.

Allergic Reactions: While uncommon, some individuals may experience allergic

reactions to components of the vaccine, such as egg proteins. Those with known allergies should consult their healthcare provider before vaccination.

Misconceptions and Myths: Misinformation and misconceptions about the flu vaccine can deter some people from getting vaccinated. These include concerns about vaccine safety and the mistaken belief that the vaccine can give you the flu (it cannot).

Limited Duration of Protection: The flu vaccine provides protection for a limited duration, typically about six to eight months. This means individuals need annual vaccinations to maintain immunity.

As vaccination rates typically increase and immediate threats seem to diminish, some people may become complacent or hesitant about getting subsequent vaccinations. This phenomenon can hinder achieving widespread immunity and prolong the pandemic. Effective communication, education and addressing concerns are vital in combating vaccine fatigue, encouraging vaccination and maintaining public health measures until the pandemic is under control. Discuss your options with your healthcard provider to make the best decision for yourself and others in your care.

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Most Liver Disease Is Preventable

How can we keep our livers healthy?

For most of the population, this is easy, as most do not have any underlying chronic liver problems. The key to a healthy liver is a healthy diet. What is a considered a healthy diet? A good healthy diet requires common sense. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, minimizing fatty foods, drinking plenty of water and watching alcohol intake can keep the liver healthy. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be highly effective in preventing both the occurrence and progression of liver disease. I also believe in portion control. Sodas are out, even diet ones. Water is truly the best fluid.

Many people ask about all these health food store products that fall under the category of “liver cleanser”? There is no such thing as a liver cleanser. The short version on “liver cleansers”: a dreadful waste of money.

What can people with liver disease do to keep the liver healthy? The answer is also simple. Diet and exercise are the keys to health. Since the most common liver conditions are fatty liver and alcohol-associated liver disease, and the incidence of complications of these conditions are on the rise, weight loss, following a good diet and exercise may prevent disease progression and actually lead to disease regression.

What can people with liver diseases other than fatty liver or alcohol-associated liver disease do to help their livers? The answer again comes down to diet and exercise. In addition, alcohol should be taken judiciously and in limited quantities. Coffee has been shown to protect the liver from injury so drinking about three cups a day may also help prevent further injury. It is important to point out that this is coffee perhaps with a little milk, not the highly caloric lattes and coffees with significant other ingredients. Avoidance of health food store products and herbal products may also help prevent liver injury. Although 99 percent of these products are safe, some may still cause problems. Before starting any of these products, make sure to discuss it with the doctor.

Most liver disease in the United States can be prevented. Following a healthy diet, exercising, minimizing alcohol intake, and using common sense will keep the liver healthy and may help prevent disease progression in livers affected by chronic disease.

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

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It’s a young athlete’s worst nightmare—a dreaded popping sound followed by sharp pain in the knee. If it’s a torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, it could sideline the player for the rest of the season...or longer.

“Serious knee injury involving the ACL is a major problem among high school sports participants,” explained Stephen Fealy, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at HSS Long Island, the Uniondale location of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. “Adolescents playing team sports that require cutting or a sudden change of direction, such as soccer, basketball, football and lacrosse, are at greatest risk of an ACL injury.”

“There has been a 300 percent increase in ACL injuries and reconstructive surgeries in young people over the past 20 years,” explained Peter Fabricant, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of children and adolescents with sports-related injuries at HSS Long Island. “An ACL tear can be devastating to a young athlete who needs reconstructive surgery with a subsequent recovery that takes about a year.”

Research suggests that the risk of non-contact ACL injury can be

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dramatically reduced through neuromuscular training – the adoption of various exercise and conditioning strategies that improve movement and allow athletes to change speed and direction with greater strength and body control.

HSS has launched RIIP REPS, a new app that enables schools, clubs and leagues to easily implement neuromuscular training programs to reduce sports injuries and improve performance. For ages 13 and up, the program builds athletic strength, agility and control when accelerating, stopping on a dime, cutting, jumping and landing. Sports organizations are invited to sign up for access at www.riipreps.com. Once they sign up, they can invite their athletes to download the free app.

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Ashwagandha Tops Most Googled Supplement

Anew study seeking to answer “what are the top five most Googled vitamins and supplements in America?” reveals that ashwagandha is the most searched-for supplement in the nation.

The data also reveals the top five in each state; here are New York’s:

• Ashwagandha

• Creatine

• Magnesium

• Melatonin

• Vitamin D

Online fitness resource Total Shape analyzed Google searches for 193 vitamins and supplements, by combining four search variations for each: ‘supplement name’, ‘what is supplement name,’ ‘buy supplement name,’ and ‘supplement name supplement.’

Ashwagandha came in first place and took the crown as America’s most popular supplement, receiving more than 919,742 combined searches each month. Used for its stress-reducing properties, it is believed that ashwagandha helps to moderate the body’s stress response system (the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) to lower the stress hormone cortisol.

The herb, commonly grown in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, is currently the second best-selling herbal supplement on Amazon and has also grown a following on social media with TikTok videos tagged with #ashwagandha receiving more than 305M views in the past year alone.

Creatine was found to be the second most popular supplement. It is one of

the most researched in the world and is commonly used by athletes to enhance physical performance and strength, receiving more than 770,292 searches across America each month.

Creatine is the best-selling amino acid supplement on Amazon, but those looking for creatine-rich foods can also find the amino acid derivative in red meat, pork, poultry, and fish such as tuna and salmon.

In third place was magnesium, receiving more than 511,588 searches each month. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in energy production, protein formation, and genetic maintenance.

Magnesium, the best-selling mineral supplement on Amazon, is naturally present in many foods, such as almonds, spinach, whole grains, and legumes. Melatonin came fourth. This supplement is commonly known for its role in regulating sleep and was the subject of more than 455,202 searches each month nationally. Melatonin is not typically obtained from food in significant amounts, but foods like cherries, almonds, and bananas are believed to boost melatonin levels.

Vitamin D secured the fifth spot with more than 373,200 monthly searches. Vitamin D is required by your body to absorb calcium, regulate cell growth, as well as supporting immune function.

Most people can produce the necessary amount of Vitamin D with either 10-25 minutes of daily sunlight, longer depending on how dark your skin is, or through foods such as oily fish, red meat, liver, or egg yolks.

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Cobwebs Versus Spiderwebs

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Cobwebs and spider webs, though often used interchangeably, have distinct characteristics in their formation and appearance. Understanding the differences between the two and learning how to manage them can provide insights into the fascinating world of arachnids while maintaining clean living environments.

Spider webs are meticulously designed structures crafted by spiders primarily for hunting. These intricate creations are formed from silk produced by specialized glands in a spider’s abdomen. The silk is extruded through spinnerets and solidifies upon exposure to air. Spiders use different types of silk for various purposes, such as creating the framework of the web, crafting sticky capture spirals, or constructing safe retreats.

Cobwebs, on the other hand, are the abandoned remnants of spider webs or the accumulation of spider silk and dust. They often appear messy and irregular, forming in neglected or undisturbed areas. While spiders may contribute initial threads, cobwebs primarily result from airborne dust particles adhering to silk threads. Cobwebs lack the precision and purpose of functional spider webs.

Managing spider webs and cobwebs requires distinct approaches.

Spider Webs

To manage spider webs,

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• Identify and remove spider webs in and around your living spaces using a broom, duster, or vacuum cleaner attachment.

• Keep outdoor spaces well-lit and tidy to discourage spiders from building webs near entrances.

• Encourage the presence of spider predators like birds or certain insects to help control spider populations.

Cobwebs

Managing cobwebs involves dealing with accumulated dust and silk.

• Regularly dust corners, ceilings, and hidden areas to prevent the buildup of cobwebs.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove cobwebs and accumulated dust from surfaces.

• Employ air purifiers with HEPA filters to minimize airborne dust particles that contribute to cobweb formation.

Spider webs are purposeful structures designed by spiders for hunting, while cobwebs are the remnants or accumulation of spider silk and dust. Understanding the differences between the two and adopting appropriate management strategies, such as regular cleaning, outdoor maintenance, and the use of natural predators, can help strike a balance between appreciating nature’s artistry and maintaining a tidy living environment.

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Recently, you might have heard about some people leaving their jobs in a kind of organized action known as a strike. They might be writers from your favorite streaming show or workers who make cars. They might also be nurses or hotel workers. These people have stopped working to get their bosses to pay attention to their needs.

A strike is when a group of workers all stop doing their jobs at the same time. They use it as a tactic to get their employer to give them better conditions. A strike is normally used by workers who believe nothing else will achieve their goals, which may include wage increases, shorter work hours, benefits, and job security. Strikes are typically organized by labor unions, but the right to form a union is a goal of some strikes.

Employers use a lot of approaches to combat strikes. Sometimes they have called on the police or hired

private firms to stop strikes with force. Occasionally employers have been assisted by government officials who sent state or federal troops to put down strikes. Companies have also hired nonunion workers to replace those on strike.

According to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, kangaroo rats have long tails and big hind feet with four toes. They have large heads with big eyes and small ears. They are a sandy brown cooler with a white underbelly. The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert, and they can survive without ever drinking any water by getting needed moisture from their seed diet. They have amazing hearing, and can detect the silent sound of an owl approaching. They can jump up to nine feet in order to escape predators.

Kangaroo rats are found in the drier regions of the western and southwestern United States,

and they generally live in burrows. They spend most of their day underground and sleeping, and they come out at night to feed when its color. Unfortunately, they have many predators, including owls, snakes, bobcats, foxes, badgers, coyotes, ringtail and a cat or dog, just to name a few. They generally live two to five years.

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have come here tonight to join our voices against hatred.”

Honored at the Ceremony were five recipients of the Voices for Truth and Humanity 2023 scholarship. This scholarship is awarded for pertinent Holocaustrelated essays written by students from both Nassau and Suffolk. Recipients included Aidan Caplan from Commack High School, Brayden Dilmanian from Great Neck High School, Alexis Sarris from Half Hollow Hills East High School, Nickolas Mascary from Sanford H. Calhoun High School, and Evan Weinstein from East Meadow High School.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik was the recipient of the Mark S. Golub Man of the Year Award. Golub, a trailblazing rabbi and founding president of the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS) passed away on January 31 of this year. In his memory, an award was presented to Rabbi Potasnik, the Executive Vice President of The New York Board of Rabbis. Potasnik had a long friendship with Golub, and was even interviewed by him for a JBS broadcast.

“Friday night, we begin our festival of Sukkot,” Potasnik said. “And during the festival, we have an unusual custom. We walk down the synagogue carrying a lulav — a palm branch. Someone once asked why we do this with a lulav, but not the shofar? The answer is that the shofar, you can hide. You can put it in your pocket. The lulav, you can’t hide. You want to be a Jew? You cannot hide. Be like that lulav; stand tall, walk proudly.”

Also at the podium was Martin Bloch, one of the youngest remaining Holocaust Survivors. Bloch was born in Ivje, Poland in 1935. In 1941, he escaped the Ivje ghetto with his mother and brother, and joined the Bielski Artrad Jewish Partisan group. After surviving the Holocaust, he lived in the Bergen-Belsen displaced persons camp until 1951, when his family left to come the United States.

That he would live was highly unlikely for the time. “Many children did not survive,” Bloch explained, “Because they could not work. If you were too young, or too old, they would send you to the gas chambers, because you could not work in the camps.” Among the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, 1.5 million were

children. “I’m here because my Mom, in early December of ‘41, decided to dig a hole underneath the barbed wires, and take me and my older brother under them.” Bloch, his mother, and brother, were housed by a Christian family who did not believe in the atrocities occurring around them.

It is imperative, as year after year we lose the living memory of this travesty, to hold on to the truth, to the stories and voices of those who experienced the Holocaust, either as victims, or warriors, or civilians who fought in their own ways to help the Jewish people, as well as the 5 million others who were targeted over the course of the 1930s and 40s.

Bloch ended his speech by acknowledging the only truth he has known and lived by his entire life. “In order for evil to triumph, the good people must do nothing.”

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The scholarship winners were welcomed on stage and congratulated.

Holocaust survivor Martin Bloch shared his thoughts.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). No matter where you stand under the sun, the light will hit you in a unique way. So, there’s no way to see the same scene as someone else, even if they are right next to you. For this reason, you won’t be quick to assume someone misreads reality. You appreciate that they may just be picking up an angle not visible to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll take many approaches to a knotty problem. You’ll be intellectual about it, imaginative, intuitive, kinesthetic -- sometimes all at once. Don’t forget to try the tactic of doing nothing at all. It doesn’t often work, but when it does, it is remarkable how much energy you have for other things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love requires versatility, but loving someone also gives you strong motivation to adapt. You’re happy to nd new ways of tting together. It will require some stretching, some change-ups of rhythm and ow, and, of course, compromises. is will be the most satisfying work of the week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You won’t need to be loud to be heard. ere are people tuned into your nuances, and it will feel good to have their attention. When you are not working too hard to be understood, it’s easier to accomplish things together. You’ll enjoy a certain kind of informality and seamlessness in your teamwork.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sharing stories will be a key part of the success of this week. It’s especially helpful to allow your communication due process. It would be miraculous to convey an experience perfectly the rst time you tried. Instead, enjoy the process of guring out the story you need to tell, then re ning and re-telling it until it lands right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is usual for birds of a feather to ock together, but it won’t be nearly as interesting or fun. Friendship is the highlight, and being adventurous and diverse in this regard will bring you the best outcomes. You’ll experience things with people who will have a take-away that is di erent from and very much enhanced by yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t walk around assuming that you’re di erent on the inside than anyone else, and yet there de nitely are unique aspects to your inner world that you’d be smart to pay attention to this week. Your experience has made you stronger and more compassionate and imaginative. Seize the chance to use these gifts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Change can be di cult. Change knows this about itself. at’s why it always brings gifts. Trust that when things move, they are moving to something better for you. In the same way you don’t realize you’re dreaming until you start coming out of it, you may not realize how odd a real-life scenario is until you’re backing away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You, like most people, tend to express yourself in certain tones. Your mood typically hits certain set-points, varying a few degrees one way or the other. is week, the intensity level may turn up a bit, with a wider range. e highs and lows can both be funneled into creating beautiful depth in work and relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll help someone make progress on the projects they care about. You’ll lessen someone’s load and see their mood brighten before your eyes. You won’t see anything you contribute as sel ess service because doing such things forwards every desire you have for the development of your soul.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll hit a point in the decision-making process in which the intellectual machinations end. Analyzing past that point feels pointless, since somewhere inside you the decision has already been made. e wisdom or foolhardiness then seems irrelevant. e move is inevitable, arising from who you are at the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re so close at achieving what you set out to do. is is no time to look around at the other teams. Also, there’s no need to overhaul your approach. Make only small improvements now. Change in increments. If you alter too much at once, you will lose sight of what is working and what isn’t.

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You’re excellent at preparing for life and will be surprised when your preparations will make you ready for so much more delight than you bargained for. You’ll receive comforts including the sweetness of caring relationships. You’ll increase your in uence as you focus on what others need. You’ll pick up knowledge from a wide range of educators including the natural world, and translate what you learn. Your teachings will transform someone, but not until after they transform you rst.

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Night at the opera

Solution: 17 Letters

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Night at the opera

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Never say die

North raised to four spades, South decided to bid a slam, a distinct overbid. There was almost no chance that 12 high-card points opposite 15 to 17 would produce enough tricks to make a slam.

West led a club — lucky break No.1 — and South then had to put all his expertise to work to make the slam despite his two diamond losers. He won the club with the king, played the A-Q of spades and then cashed the A-Q of clubs, taking care to discard a heart from his hand instead of one of his diamond losers.

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Even the best players occasionally get to bad contracts — usually because of overbidding. When this occurs, declarer should not spend his time trying to allocate blame but should do all he can to try to make the contract. Here is a case of this sort.

North opened one notrump, and South, not playing transfers, responded three spades. But after

The rest of the play was easy enough. South cashed the A-K of hearts and ruffed the seven of hearts. When the suit divided 3-3 — lucky break No.2 — dummy’s nine of hearts became a trick. A trump to the ten then allowed South to discard a diamond on the nine of hearts, and the slam was home.

Maybe it’s true that crime does not pay, but the fact is that in bridge it sometimes does. And while it’s easy to condemn South for his optimistic bidding, it’s hard to say he was wrong when the result proved he was right.

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Nassau County and its neighbors are still recovering from record flooding late last month.

On Friday, September 29, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia brought several inches of rain to the tri-state area, causing flash flooding that filled roadways, soaked basements, snarled public transit, and led to a number of evacuations and rescues.

That morning, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, where an estimated four to six inches of rain fell. On Twitter, the National Weather Service’s New York account advised drivers to “Turn Around Don’t Drown” as conditions worsened.

Some locations even reported rainfall of seven inches or more, such as John F. Kennedy Airport, setting the all-time record there with over eight inches. Rain continued on a mostly lighter basis into Saturday, but the majority of rainfall and major flooding had occurred in NYC and Nassau by Friday afternoon.

Numerous roads were reported closed or impassible across Nassau County that

Friday, as were portions of highways in and around Nassau, such as the Long Island Expressway, the Belt Parkway, and multiple parkways in the Bronx, where some motorists were left stranded in their cars. In Brooklyn, Woodhull Hospital also had to be evacuated on Saturday after Friday’s weather damaged the hospital’s electrical systems and left the hospital running on backup generators for more

than a day.

In Nassau County, some of the biggest disruptions to Long Island life happened in Baldwin and in Elmont, where sewers were overwhelmed by flood waters, and where hundreds of seniors were safely evacuated from the Elmont Senior Center, respectively. Villages across the area also reported flooded roads and basements and in some cases outages to power or

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CVL Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2023. Office location, Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served ands shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Fulton St., Apt. 10A, Farmingdale, NY 11735. 10-11-4; 9-27-20-13-6-20236T-#242506-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

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COUNTY OF NASSAU

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), A corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Of America, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Deborah L Makovy; Ryan Makovy; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on Oc-

tober 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 59 Radcliffe Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 48 Block: 503 Lots: 40, 41, 42 & 110. Approximate amount of judgment $280,460.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008323/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: August 30, 2023 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242694-NOB/FARM

OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, ANTHONY JOSEPH CAMARDA INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ANDREA P. DONOVAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ANDREA P. DONOVAN, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 Columbia Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 49 Block 69 Lot 134. Approximate amount of judgment $423,992.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Index #612873/2021. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-000726 77720 10-18-11-4; 9-27-2023-4T#242695-NOB/FARM

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CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster

Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 19, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-479AMENDMENT

FARMINGDALE

SAGAR BARAL: Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 99-54 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 4, 1999 and for Appeal No. 59-368 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 30, 1959 and amended by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 4, 1999, to construct front portico. E/s/o Woodward Pkwy., 70 ft. N/o 2nd Ave., a/k/a 96 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY

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The flooding was also responsible for the closing of Wantagh State Parkway in both directions in Wantagh on Thursday morning, the state Department of Transportation reported.

On Saturday, September 30, Gov. Hochul said that 28 people were rescued from flood waters the previous day. No deaths have yet been reported.

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BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against BRIAN FALABELLA A/K/A

BRIAN JAMES FALABELLA A/K/A BRIAN J. FALABELLA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 26, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 224 Yoakum Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 48 Block 462 Lot 62. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $439,602.73 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607198/2018. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The

Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Dominic Villoni, Esq., Referee CHNY1407 11-1; 10-25-18-11-2023-4T#243015-NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Prissy Beauty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 28, 2023. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 160 East Sunrise Highway #1184, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN

TY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plain tiff, vs. ELAINE DELARO SA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 20, and an Order to Appoint Substi tute Referee duly entered on January 21, 2022, I, the un dersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, at 2:30 p.m., premises known as Fulton Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judg ment is $677,234.25 plus in terest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4642/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Joan Agostino, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, At torneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 193762-3

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAUCIT BANK, N.A.,

V. DULCE M. ROSADO, ET.

AL.

STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003855/2016. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Esq. Ref eree. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC Merchants Con course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 10-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#242892-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCES

SOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO CIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MASTR ALTERNA

TIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3, V.

SHANNON ELLSWORTH, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 14, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nas sau, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA PACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MASTR ALTERNA

including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 19, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-350

HICKSVILLE

KAMAL KHURANA: (A)

Variance to allow existing steps to grade off of second oor deck having less side yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted Ordinance.

exceeding maximum height and building coverage of the principal building than per mitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (Lee Avenue) than permitted Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing ft. high picket fence exceed ing maximum height within ft. of intersection than permitted Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Rave St. Lee Ave., a/k/a Rave Street, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 23-475

HICKSVILLE

ARTHUR RUKAVISHNIKOV: (A) Variance to allow existing 3.7 ft. ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 10.2 ft. 12.2 ft. shed exceeding maximum height, having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow exist ing roof over front porch and 10.2 ft. 12.2 ft. shed ex ceeding maximum building coverage than permitted Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 12.4 ft. 18.7 ft. composite deck exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted Ordinance.

APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

Wellhead Treatment for Emerging Contaminants at Plant No. 11 PROJECT NO. HKWD2106 will be received the BOARD OF COMMISSION ERS of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the Board, 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, until 10:00 a.m. Prevailing Time, on Thursday, Novem ber 9, 2023, and will be pub licly opened and read aloud at that time.

District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

DATED: October 11, 10-11-2023-1T-#243059NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2024

sons interested in the subject concerning same on Tuesday, October 17, commenc ing at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building locat ed at East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York.

This notice is being publi cized and posted in accor dance with the provisions of Public Officers Law and the Town Law of the State of New York order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District.

Dated: September 26, Hicksville, New York Board of Fire Commissioners Hicksville Fire District Town of Oyster Bay

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dat ed February 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nas sau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and DULCE M. ROSADO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NAS SAU COUNTY SUPREME

COURT, NORTH SIDE

STEPS, SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEO LA, NY 11501, on October

31, at 2:30PM, premises known as CAMBRIDGE

DRIVE, HICKSVILLE, NY

11801: Section 12, Block 331, Lot 29:

ALL THAT CERTAIN

PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, AT HICKSVILLE, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND

TIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3 is the Plaintiff and SHAN NON ELLSWORTH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NAS SAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 8, at 2:30PM, premises known as ALAN CREST DRIVE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 46, Block 564, Lot 37: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609128/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC Mer chants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines

(B) Variance to allow exist ing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 21-101 and granted Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 25, and for Appeal No. 07-85 and grant ed Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, February 15, 2007.

N/s/o Friendly Rd., E/o Divi sion Ave., a/k/a Friendly Road, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 23-373

HICKSVILLE

IBRAHIM MASHRIQI:

Variance to construct 54.6 ft. by 72 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation having less side/front Yard (Jerusalem Avenue), side yard setback, roof pitch and exceeding a i ro oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

SE/ cor. of 6th St. Jerusalem Ave, a/k/a 151 6th Street, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-440

HICKSVILLE DAVID FELLOWS: (A)

Variance to allow existing 9.6 ft. 7.6 ft. shed having less rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

E/s/o Mayfair Ln., ft. S/o Duffy Ave., a/k/a Mayfair Lane, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 23-467

HICKSVILLE

JIEWEI CUI: (A) Variance to allow existing detached garage having less side yard setback, rear yard setback,

(E) Variance to allow exist ing roof over front porch and 12.4 ft. 18.7 ft. composite deck having less aggregate side yards than permitted Ordinance. (F) Amend Spe cific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 21-178 and grant ed Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 22, and for Appeal No. 90-403 and granted Deci sion of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated December 13, 1990.

S/s/o Seth Ln., ft. W/o Stephen Ln., a/k/a Seth Lane, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-333

HICKSVILLE

JAMES WALKER: (A)

Variance to construct canti levered second oor addition having less average front yard setback (Washington Avenue), side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct cantilevered second oor addition, rear second story balcony and front roof over porch exceeding maxi mum building coverage than permitted Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct canti levered second oor addition and rear second story balcony exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing hot tub having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific Plan as pre sented for Appeal No. 97-515 and granted Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated December 4, 1997. W/s/o Cottage Blvd., ft. S/o Essex Ln., a/k/a Cot tage Boulevard, Hicksville, NY

OCTOBER 9, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF

Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms will be avail able Friday, October 13, for electronic delivery from the office of the District En gineer, H2M architects en gineers, Broad Hollow Road, New York 11747, upon deposit of Twenty Five Dol lars ($25.00). Make deposit check payable to HICKS VILLE WATER DISTRICT. This deposit must be dropped off or mailed to the Engineer at the following address: H2M architects engineers, Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor East, Melville NY 11747, attn Michael Cestare. Bidders should note on the check which contract is appli cable (G, P, and/or E.) Only plan holders who have reg istered and paid their deposit are eligible to submit bids. Upon receipt of the check, H2M will transmit all bid documents electronically via H2M’s Newforma Infoex change website. A scanned copy of the check may be emailed to the Engineer at the following email address: mcestare@h2m.com; cc: drigos@h2m.com. Upon re ceipt of the scanned copy, the bid documents will be trans mitted as noted above. The hard copy of the check must be delivered to the Engineer prior to the bid date in order to be eligible for bidding. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Hicksville Water Dis trict, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5 ) of the total amount of the bid, as a com mitment the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will en ter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Hicksville Water District, Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, 11801, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal Contract Desig nation (G, P, and/or E) Well head Treatment for Emerging Contaminant Removal at Plant No. 11” not later than 10:00 a.m. on the date above stated.

The Board of Commission ers of the Hicksville Water

WHEREAS, on the 26th day of September, 2023, pursuant to Section of the Town Law and Section of the Town Law the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicks ville Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be con ducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Bud get for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday, October 17, commencing at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Build ing located at East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least days before October 17, so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RE

SOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 17, and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oyster Bay and at the office of the Hicksville Fire District Secretary at East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York where it may be inspected any interested person during office hours. In addition, a copy of the proposed bud get is posted on the fire dis trict’s website, and copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FUR

THER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday, October 17, commencing at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Build ing located at East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV

EN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the res idents and taxpayers of the Hicksville Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commis sioners of the Hicksville Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said res olution and hearing all per

ATTEST:

Ana Stephens Fire District Secretary 10-11-2023-1T-#243076NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of ONE PIECE HOUSING LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 07/25/23. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC Jackson Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10-25-18-11-4; 9-27-202023-6T-#242693-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NA

TIONAL TRUST COM PANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPTIAL INC. TRUST 2006-HE3

Plaintiff, Against SPENCER J. RODRIGUEZ, HELEN E. RODRIGUEZ, et al.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/12/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, Su preme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 11/14/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as Ford Drive, Massapequa, New York 11758, And Described As

Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in At Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section Block Lot

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $902,892.83 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604575/2019

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Ref

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eree. SHELDON MAY ASSO CIATES Attorneys at Law, Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 9/18/2023

File Number: RS 11-1; 10-25-18-11-2023-4T#242870-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA

TION, NOT IN ITS INDI VIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 20I6-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST GLORIA LOPEZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 13, at 2:30PM, premises known as 41 COMET LANE, LEV ITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or par cel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 405, Lot 19. Approximate amount of judgment $630,775.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index #616454/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation proto cols and as such all persons must comply with social dis tancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distanc ing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safe ty concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Fore closure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karl Seman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Wehrle Drive Wil liamsville, NY

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LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE REG ISTERED HOLDERS OF CSMC ASSET-BACKED TRUST 2007-NC1 OSI, CSMC ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIF ICATES, SERIES 2007-NC1 OSI, Plaintiff, Against RICHARD PRIMIANO, JR., ELIZABETH PRIMIANO, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered 05/12/2023, I, the

undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nas sau County Supreme Court located at Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/17/2023 at 2:00 pm premises known as Ocean Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758, And De scribed As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Massapequa, Town Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section Block Lot

Approximate amount of lien

$1,359,307.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index #005977/2011

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Ap pointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Original sale date 9/19/2023 3:00pm at the same location. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Ref eree.

MCCABE, WEISBERG CONWAY, LLC, Suite 3C20, Huntington Quadrangle, Melville, NY 11747

Dated: 9/28/23 File Number: 18-302175 SH

10-11-2023-1T-#242971NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEVITTOWN FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing wil be held on October 17, at 6:00 P.M. (prevailing time) at Levittown Fire Department Headquarters located at Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to per mit public review and com ment on the proposed budget for the Levittown Fire District for the calendar year 2024. Please take further notice that a copy of the proposed bud get, has been filed with the Town Clerk, Town of Hemp stead, and is available for review and is also available for review at the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners located at Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 between the hours of AM to PM Monday through Friday.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Levittown Fire District, Town of Hempstead County of Nassau, New York

Thomas Brennan, District Secretary

October 8,

10-11-2023-1T-#243000NOB/LEV

AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE LEVITTOWN

TENGA EN CUENTA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el de octubre de a las 6:00 p.m. (hora

prevaleciente) en la sede del Departamento de Bomberos de Levittown ubicada en Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756. El propósito de la au diencia pública será permitir la revisión comentarios del público sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el Distrito de Bomberos de Levittown para el año calendario 2024. Por favor tome Aviso adicional de que se ha presentado una co pia del presupuesto propuesto ante el Secretario Municipal de la Ciudad de Hempstead está disponible para su revisión también está dis ponible para su revisión en la Oficina de la Junta de Comis ionados de Bomberos ubicada en Gardiners Ave. Levit town NY 11756 en el horario de a.m. a p.m. de lunes a viernes. Por orden del Junta de Comisionados de Bomberos Distrito de bomberos de Levittown, ciudad de Hempstead Condado de Nassau, Nueva York Thomas Brennan, secretario de distrito de octubre de 10-11-2023-1T-#243001NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUM-

MONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County US BANK TRUST NATION AL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACI TY BUT SOLELY AS OWN ER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- AGNES JOR DAN, AS HEIR-AT-LAW TO DENNIS J. JORDAN AKA DENNIS JORDAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS J. JORDAN AKA DENNIS JORDAN, DE CEASED; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TAXATION; UNITED STATE OF AMER ICA (EASTERN DISTRICT)

O/B/O INTERNAL REV ENUE SERVICE; WILM INGTON TRUST, NA TIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLE LY AS TRUSTEE UNDER GREENWICH INVESTORS XXXVI PASS-THROUGH TRUST AGREEMENT

DATES AS OF JULY 14,2011; MIDLAND FUND ING LLC; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; NEW YORK ATH LETIC CLUB; MALO LE FLEM,, Defendants. Index No. 000893/2017. Mortgaged

Premises: Slate Lane Lev ittown, NY 11756 Section: Block: 00185-00 Lot(s): 00014. To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, ex clusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is com plete where service is made in any manner other than personal delivery within the

State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to fore close on a Mortgage to secure $308,000.00 and interest, re corded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on January 11, in Book M29948, Page 814, Instrument Number 1146, covering the premis es known as Slate Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is lo cated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure pro ceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be en tered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further in formation on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure ac tion. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VAR TOLO, LLP Franklin Avenue, Suite Garden City, New York 11530, Attor neys for Plaintiff.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUST ABLE RATE MORTGAG ES TRUST 2007-3 MORT GAGE PASS-THROPUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff, Against STEVEN SAPIA, MATILDA SAPIA A/K/A MATILDA M. SAPIA, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered 05/31/2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nas sau County Supreme Court located at Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

on 10/23/2023 at 2:00pm premises known as Orchid Road, Levittown, New York 11756, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Levittown, Near Hicksville, Town Of Hemp stead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section Block Lot Approximate amount of lien 561,064.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index #15-007785

Original sale date 9/27/2023 3:00pm at the same location. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Ap pointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Lynn Botwinik Almeleh, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG CONWAY, LLC, Suite 3C20, Huntington Quadrangle, Melville, NY 11747

Dated: 10/2/23 File Number: 272-5790 SH 10-11-2023-1T-#243003NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSO CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB8, V.

TINA L. EMANUELE A/K/A

TINA EMANUELE A/K/A TINA L. MCCORMACK A/K/A TINA MCCOR MACK, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 28, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nas sau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMOR GAN CHASE BANK, NA TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN AS SET-BACKED CERTIFI CATES, SERIES 2005-CB8 is the Plaintiff and TINA L. EMANUELE A/K/A TINA EMANUELE A/K/A TINA L. MCCORMACK A/K/A TINA MCCORMACK A/K/A, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NAS SAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEO LA, NY 11501, on October

26, at 2:30PM, prem ises known as CEDAR DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 33, Lot 43: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603178/2019. Jaime Lynam, Esq., Esq. Referee. Rob ertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plain tiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT F.A. FERRARA

A/K/A ROBERT FERRARA

A/K/A ROBERT A. FER RARA A/K/A ROBERT F. FERRARA A/K/A ROBERT A FERRARA, ET AL., De fendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amend ing Caption, Confirming Ref eree’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 6, at 2:30 p.m., premises known as Forest Avenue, Mass apequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 65, Block and Lots 301. Approximate amount of judgment is $468,879.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index 607317/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#242822-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. STACEY KOULOURIS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amend ing The Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judg ment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 5, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, Su preme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, at 2:30 p.m., premis es known as Birchwood Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the build ings and improvements there on erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block and Lot 1. Approximate amount of judg ment is $622,385.48 plus in terest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614767/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Harry George, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#242819-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against MYLKA BELIAS A/K/A MYLKA WASHINGTON, et al Defen dant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 10, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nas sau County Supreme Court located at Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of November, at 3:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as East

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Cedar Street, Massapequa, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY

11758.

(Section: 53, Block: 026, Lot: 173, 174, and Approximate amount of lien

$270,444.86 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 607134/2018.

Donal M. Mahoney, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800)

280-2832

Dated: August 9, 2023

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

Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, V. SAHIL SINGH, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dat ed July 17, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and SAHIL SINGH, ET AL. are the De fendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUN TY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 31, at 2:30PM, premises known as LAKESHORE BOU LEVARD, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762: Section 57, Block 129, Lot 158:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MASSAPEQUA PARK, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606403/2022. Scott H. Siller, Esq. Referee. Robertson,

Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Mer chants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 19, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-451

MASSAPEQUA

ELIZABETH VEREB: (A)

Variance to allow existing open porch with steps to grade having less average front yard setback (Mohegan Drive) than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing swimming pool having less setback from fence than permitted Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (Cheryl Road) than permitted Ordinance.

(E) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 224 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 19, 1974. NW/ cor. of Cheryl Rd. Mohegan Dr., a/k/a 26 Cheryl Road, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-547

MASSAPEQUA

EDWARD EHRNHARDT:

(A) Variance to allow existing rear one story mud room extension having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing 11 ft. by 13 ft. gazebo having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing rear one story mud room extension and gazebo exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted Ordinance. (E)

Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 19564 and granted by Decision

of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 21, 2019 and for Appeal No. 9291 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 1, 1992.

W/s/o Atwater Pl., 194.43 ft.

N/o W. Shore Dr., a/k/a Atwater Place, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-468

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

JOSEPH CATALDO:

Variance to allow existing s econd kitchen in a onefamily dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence.

S/s/o N. Cedar St., 290 ft. W/o N. Bay Ave., a/k/a N. Cedar Street, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-469

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

DONNA AMENDOLARE:

Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/ front yard (N. Boston Avenue) than permitted Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of N. Broadway

N. Boston Ave., a/k/a

1094 N. Broadway, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-517

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

HOWARD DONG:

Variance to allow existing ft. 28.1 ft. detached garage having less front yard setback, exceeding maximum height and building coverage of the principal building than permitted Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of N. Chestnut St. N. Bay Ave., a/k/a N. Chestnut Street, North Massapequa, NY

-APPEAL NO. 23-549

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

ROBIN SIMEONE: (A)

Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a onefamily dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence.

(B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction to when parking spaces are required.

(C) Variance to allow existing 10.05 ft. 8.15 ft. shed and 10.4 ft. by 7.8 ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

(D) Variance to construct one story addition, allow existing sheds and pool deck exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing pool equipment having less rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

N/s/o N. Pine St., 111.38 ft. E/o N. Broadway, a/k/a 197 N. Pine Street, North Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-242

MASSAPEQUA

BERNADETTE IMPERIALE: (A) Variance to allow existing second story and two story additions having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing rear wood deck stair having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

(C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 15-239 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 6, 2015.

E/s/o Franklin Ave., 60.22 ft. N/o Cleveland Ave.,

a/k/a Franklin Avenue, Massapequa, NY OCTOBER 9, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted on July 6, 2023, a Special District Meet ing of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the following voting places: Massapequa High School Gymnasium, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. John P. McKenna School Senior Center, Spruce Street and Second A venue, Massapequa Park, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. Raymond J. Lockhart School Gymnasium, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mass apequa, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. and Fairfield School general purpose room, Massapequa Av enue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. 4, for the purpose of voting upon the following three Proposi tions:

PROPOSITION #1

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Edu cation of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct al terations and improvements to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”), sub stantially as described in a plan prepared the District with the assistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, (the “Plan”), which plan is on file and available for public in spection at the office of the District Clerk; including roof replacements and/or recon struction; improvements to the heating, air conditioning and water systems; exterior door and hardware replace ments; building envelope improvements, including ma sonry repointing, brick renovations and window sill re placement; fuel tank remov als/replacement; elevator cab refurbishment; loading dock reconstruction; and athletic and recreation improvements, including the construction/ installation of a synthetic turf field and playground equip

ment and safety surface im provements; all of the fore going to include the original furnishings, equipment, ma chinery, apparatus, and all an cillary and related site, demo lition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $46,490,545; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such realloca tion is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $46,490,545 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined said Board of Education; and

c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be is sued in the aggregate princi pal amount of not to exceed $46,490,545 and a tax is here voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

PROPOSITION #2

RESOLVED:

That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the Coun ty of Nassau, New York, is hereby authorized to con struct energy efficiency and conservation improvements to District facilities, includ ing new LED lighting im provements; pipe and valve insulation; air conditioning and refrigeration compressor controls; steam trap, motor, and condensing unit replace ments; kitchen hood exhaust fan controls; building enve lope weatherization; domestic hot water and burner furnace controls; the installation of photovoltaic electrical gen eration equipment; and other improvements, as authorized by Article 9 of the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, at an estimated cost of not to exceed $24,000,000, such amount to be financed, in an ticipation of the realization of energy cost savings, pursu ant to an energy performance contract.

PROPOSITION #3

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Edu cation of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct im provements and alterations to the Hawthorn Elementary School (the “Project”), sub stantially as described in a plan prepared the District with the assistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, (the “Plan”), which Plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, including roof replacement; ceiling, ooring, door, hardware and lighting replacements; and casework upgrades; improve

ments to the heating, fire alarm, electrical, signage, public address and phone systems; VAT ooring and other abatement; kitchen ren ovation; building envelope improvements; toilet reno vations; and site and parking improvements, including asphalt, paving, fencing and sidewalk improvements; the foregoing to include the orig inal equipment, machinery, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $11,789,885; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such realloca tion is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in in stallments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined said Board of Education; and

c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be is sued in the principal amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

Such Propositions shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed forms:

PROPOSITION

YES NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Edu cation of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct al terations and improvements to various District buildings and sites, substantially as described in a plan prepared the District with the as sistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $46,490,545; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $46,490,545 to fi nance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined said Board of Education; and c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby au thorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $46,490,545 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

PROPOSITION #2

YES NO

RESOLVED:

That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is here

authorized to construct en ergy efficiency and conserva tion improvements to District facilities as authorized Ar ticle 9 of the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commis sioner of Education, at an es timated cost of not to exceed $24,000,000, such amount to be financed, in anticipation of the realization of energy cost savings, pursuant to an energy performance contract.

PROPOSITION #3

YES NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Edu cation of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct im provements and alterations to the Hawthorn Elementary School, substantially as de scribed in a plan prepared the District with the as sistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, and to expend therefor, including prelimi nary costs and costs inciden tal thereto and to the financ ing thereof, an amount not to exceed $11,789,885; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and col lected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined said Board of Education; and c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are here authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

The voting will be conduct ed ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that per sonal registration of voters is required either pursuant to of the Education Law or pursuant to Article of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursu ant to of the Education Law and has voted at an an nual or special district meet ing within the last four ( 4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at said Special District Meeting. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at said Special District Meeting. All other persons who wish to vote must reg ister.

The register of the qualified voters of said School District prepared for the Annual Dis trict Meeting and Election held on May 16, shall be used by the Board of Reg istration as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District Meeting to be held on October 17, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

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HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified vot ers of the District pursuant to of the Education Law, in the following lo cations: Massapequa High School Gym, Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; John P. McK enna School Gymnasium, Spruce Street and Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; Raymond J. Lockhart School Gym, Pittsburgh Avenue, Mass apequa, New York 11758; and Fairfield School, general purpose room, Mass apequa Avenue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758 on October 10, 2023, between the hours of 4:00 o’clock P.M. and 8:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Special District Meeting, at which time any person will be enti tled to have his or her name placed on such Register, pro vided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meet ing for which the register is prepared. Additionally, regis tration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to of the Edu cation Law through Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), on all reg ular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, located at Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, at which time any person will be enti tled to have his or her name placed on such register, pro vided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Spe cial District Meeting. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, and will be open for inspection any quali fied voter of the District be ginning on Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevail ing Time), on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for said Special District Meet ing, except Sunday, and on Saturday, October 14, 2023, appointment only, and at the polling place(s) on the day of said Special District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that ap plications for absentee bal lots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, September 18, completed applications must be received by the Dis

trict Clerk no earlier than 30 days prior to said Special Dis trict Meeting; i.e., no earlier than September 18, 2023, and at least seven (7) days before said Special District Meet ing; i.e., no later than Octo ber 10, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before said Special District Meeting; i.e., Octo ber 16, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her agent named in the absentee ballot applica tion. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspec tion to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and af ter Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., on weekdays prior to the day set for said Special District Meeting and on October 17, 2023, the day set for said Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropri ate grounds by making his/ her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the In spector of Election before the close of the polls.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that mil itary voters who are not cur rently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Massapequa Union Free School District requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Merrick Road, Mass apequa, New York 11758, email to abellizzi@msd. kl2.ny.us or fax sent to 308-5009. The request for the registration application may include the military vot er’s preference for receipt of the registration application either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be re ceived in the office of the Dis trict Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on September 21, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that mili tary voters who are qualified voters of the Massapequa Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, email to abel lizzi(a),msd.k12.ny.os, or fax sent to 516-308-5009. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application mail, fax or email. A mil itary voter must return the original military ballot appli cation mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at Merrick Road, Mass apequa, New York 11758. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a val id military ballot application

must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., on September 21, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military bal lot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the mil itary voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot mail, fax, or email.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, a mili tary voter’s original military ballot must be returned mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 1175 8. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the Dis trict Clerk before the close of polls on October 17, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on October 17, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Special District Meeting. Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dated: July 6,

ANNE MARIE BELLIZZI District Clerk 10-11; 9-27-13; 8-30-20234T-#242259-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE, EN EL CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a una resolución de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Esco lar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, adoptada el 6 de julio de 2023, una reunión ex traordinaria del distrito de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar se llevar a cabo el día Martes, 17 de octubre de 2023 de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en los siguientes lu gares de votaci n: gimnasio de la escuela secundaria

Massapequa High School, en Merrick Road, Mass apequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral n.º centro para personas mayores de John P. McKenna School, en Spruce Street Sec ond Avenue, Massapequa Park, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el dis trito electoral n.º gimnasio de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral

n.º el salón de uso general de Fairfield School, en 330 Massapequa Avenue y Prospect Place, Massapequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito elec toral n.º 4, con el propósito de votar sobre las siguientes tres propuestas:

PROPUESTA N.º 1:

SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por el presente, se au toriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Mass apequa Union Free, en el con dado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a construir reformas y mejoras a varios edificios y terrenos del distri to (el “Proyecto”), sustancial mente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de H2M Architects Engineers, (el “Plan”), que obra en el archi vo y est disponible para in specci n p blica en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito e incluye reemplazos o recon strucción del techo; mejoras en los sistemas de calefac ción, aire acondicionado agua; reemplazos de puertas exteriores equipamiento; mejoras en el cerramiento del edificio, incluidos el reves timiento de la mampostería, la renovaci n de ladrillos y el reemplazo del saliente de las ventanas; retiros/reemplazo de tanques de combustible; restauración de la cabina del ascensor; reconstrucción del muelle de carga; mejoras en deportes recreación, in cluida la construcci n/insta lación de un campo de césped sintético equipamiento para el patio de juego mejoras en la superficie de seguridad; todo los puntos mencionados antes incluir n mobiliario, equipamiento, maquinaria dispositivos originales, y todo el terreno auxiliar relacio nado, la demolición u otro trabajo requerido en conexión con ellos; y se destinar para ello, incluidos los costos pre liminares los costos adicio nales a ello y para su financia ción, un monto que no debe exceder los $46,490,545; siempre cuando los costos estimados de los componen tes del Proyecto establecidos en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignaci n obrar en favor de los intereses del distrito;

(b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total que no debe ex ceder los $46,490,545 para fi nanciar ese costo, y ese grava men se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en la cantidad de años en los montos que deter mine la Junta de Educación;

(c) que, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exced er los $46,490,545, por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibi lidad.

PROPUESTA N.º 2:

SE RESUELVE:

Que, por el presente, se au toriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Mass

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apequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a construir mejoras de eficiencia y conservaci n en ergética en las instalaciones del distrito, incluidas nuevas mejoras de iluminación LED; aislamiento de tuber as y v l vulas; controles de compre sores de aire acondicionado refrigeración; reemplazos de purgadores de vapor, mo tores unidades condensado ras; controles de extractores de campanas de cocina; cli matización del cerramiento del edificio; controles de la caldera del agua caliente doméstica; la instalación del equipo de generación eléc trica fotovoltaica; y otras mejoras, según lo autorizado por el artículo de la Ley de Energía Reglamentos del Comisionado de Edu cación, con un costo estima do que no debe exceder los $24,000,000, este monto se financiar , en previsi n de la consecución de ahorros de costos de energía, conforme a un contrato de rendimiento energético.

PROPUESTA N.º 3: SE RESUELVE: (a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Edu cación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a con struir mejoras y modifica ciones a la escuela primaria Hawthorn Elementary School (el “Proyecto”), sustancial mente como se describe en un plan preparado por el dis trito con la asistencia de H2M Architects Engineers, (el “Plan”), que obra en el archi vo y est disponible para in specci n p blica en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito e incluye reemplazo del techo; reemplazos de cielorrasos, pisos, puertas, equipamien to e iluminación; mejoras en los casilleros; mejoras en los sistemas de calefacción, alarma contra incendios, elec tricidad, señalización, mega fonía teléfono; pisos con losetas de vinilo y amianto (VAT) otras reducciones; renovaci n de la cocina; mejoras del cerramiento del edificio; renovaciones de los baños; mejoras del terreno del estacionamiento, inclu idas las mejoras de asfalto, pavimentaci n, vallado y ac era; los puntos mencionados antes incluir n equipamien to, maquinaria dispositivos originales, todo el terreno auxiliar relacionado, la demolición u otro trabajo requerido en conexión con ellos; y se destinar para ello, incluidos los costos prelim inares adicionales a ello para su financiaci n, un mon to que no debe exceder los $11,789,885; siempre cuan do los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto establecidos en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse en tre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignaci n obrar en favor de los intereses del distrito;

(b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total que no debe ex ceder los $11,789,885 para

financiar ese costo, y ese gra vamen se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en la cantidad de años en los montos que de termine dicha Junta de Edu cación;

(c) que, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exced er los $11,789,885 por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibi lidad.

Dichas propuestas apare cer n en las boletas elector ales utilizadas para votar en la reunión extraordinaria del distrito antes mencionada sustancialmente de las formas resumidas a continuación:

PROPUESTA N.º 1: SÍ NO

SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Edu cación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nue va York (el “Distrito”), a construir reformas mejoras en varios edificios y terrenos del distrito, sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de H2M Ar chitects Engineers, se destinar para ello un mon to que no debe exceder los $46,490,545; (b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total que no debe exceder los $46,490,545 para financiar tal costo; dicho gravamen se exigir y re caudar en cuotas en los a os los montos que determine la Junta de Educación; (c) que, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por el monto total de capital que no debe exced er los $46,490,545 y, por el presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

PROPUESTA N.º 2:

SÍ NO

SE RESUELVE:

Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Edu cación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nue va York, a construir mejoras de eficiencia y conservaci n energética en las instala ciones del distrito, según lo autorizado por el artículo de la Ley de Energía Reglamentos del Comisionado de Educación, con un costo es timado que no debe exceder los $24,000,000, este monto se financiar , en previsi n de la consecución de ahorros de costos de energía, conforme a un contrato de rendimiento energético.

PROPUESTA N.º 3:

SÍ NO

SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Edu cación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a con struir mejoras reformas en la escuela primaria Hawthorn Elementary School, sustan cialmente como se describe

en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de H2M Architects Engineers, y se destinar para ello, inclu idos los costos preliminares los costos adicionales a ello su financiamiento, un mon to que no debe exceder los $11,789,885; (b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto que no debe ex ceder los $11,789,885 para financiar tal costo; dicho gra vamen se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en los años los montos que determine la Jun ta de Educación; (c) que, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por el monto de capital que no debe exceder los $11,789,885 y, por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el in terés de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

La votaci n se realizar mediante boleta electoral, según lo estipulado en la Ley de Educación las ur nas permanecer n abiertas de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente), durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes en ese momento puedan emitir sus votos.

POR MEDIO DEL PRE SENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio según la sección de la Ley de Educación o el artículo de la Ley de Elecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora según la sección de la Ley de Educaci n y vot en una reunión del distrito an ual o extraordinaria en los últimos cuatro (4) años cal endario, es elegible para vo tar en la mencionada reunión extraordinaria del distrito. Si un votante est registrado y es elegible para votar en vir tud del artículo de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegi ble para votar en la mencio nada reunión extraordinaria del distrito. Todas las dem s personas que deseen votar de ben registrarse.

La Junta de Registro usar el registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distri to escolar preparado para la reunión elección anual del distrito del de mayo de como base para la preparación del registro para dicha reunión extraordinaria del distrito que se celebrar el 17 de octubre de 2023.

POR MEDIO DEL PRE SENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NO TIFICA que la Junta de Reg istro se reunir a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n la sección de la Ley de Educación, en los siguientes lugares: gimnasio de la es cuela secundaria Massapequa High School, en Mer rick Road, Massapequa, Nue va York 11758; gimnasio de John P. McKenna School, en Spruce Street Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, Nueva York 11762; gimna sio de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en Pittsburgh

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Avenue, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758; salón de uso general de Fairfield School, en Massapequa Avenue Prospect Place, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758, el de octubre de 2023, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., (hora vi gente), para a adir cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando en la reuni n de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se dem uestre a satisfacci n de dicha Junta que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito para la que se prepara el reg istro. Adem s, el registro se llevar a cabo a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n la secci n 2014 de la Ley de Educaci n hasta el jueves 12 de octubre de 2023, de 8:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., (hora vigen te), todos los d as normales en los que funcione la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, ubi cada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuan do en ese horario se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacci n de dicha Secretaria del Dis trito que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. El registro preparado de acuerdo con la secci n 2014 de la Ley de Educaci n se presentar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, Nueva York, y estar disponible para in specci n por parte de cualqui er votante calificado del dis trito, a partir del jueves 12 de octubre de 2023, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., (hora vigente), los d as de la semana y todos los d as antes del d a estable cido para la reuni n extraor dinaria del distrito, excepto el domingo y el s bado 14 de octubre de 2023, solo medi ante cita y en los lugares de votaci n el d a de la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBI N SE NOTIFICA

que la Secretaria del Distri to otorgar las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia durante el horario escolar a partir del lunes 18 de septi embre de 2023. La Secretaria del Distrito deber recibir las solicitudes completadas no antes de los 30 d as previos a la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito; es decir, no antes del 18 de septiembre de 2023, y al menos siete (7) d as antes de la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito, es decir, antes del 10 de octubre de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe enviarse al votante por correo, o el d a antes de la reuni n extraor dinaria del distrito; es decir, el 16 de octubre de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe en tregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta elec

toral por ausencia. La Secre taria del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m., (hora vigente), el martes 17 de octubre de 2023. Habr disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia para que los votantes calificados del dis trito puedan inspeccionar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves 12 de octubre de 2023, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., los d as de la semana previos al d a estable cido para la reuni n extraor dinaria del distrito antes men cionada y el 17 de octubre de 2023, el d a establecido para dicha reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese mo mento en el lugar de votaci n podr objetar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los moti vos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeci n y las razones de esta al inspector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR MEDIO DEL PRE

SENTE, TAMBI N SE NO

TIFICA que los votantes mil itares que no est n registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cal ificados del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free pidi endo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito, y entreg ndola en persona o envi ndola por correo postal a Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Mass apequa, New York 11758, por correo electr nico a abel lizzi msd.k12.ny.us o por fax al 516-308-5009. El pedi do de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electr ni co. Los formularios de solici tud de registro para votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m., el 21 de septiembre de 2023.

POR MEDIO DEL PRE

SENTE, TAMBI N SE

NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Esco lar Massapequa Union Free pueden pedir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar en per sona a la Secretaria del Distri to, por correo postal a Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, por correo electr nico a abellizzi msd. k12.ny.us o por fax al 516308-5009. En esta solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia sobre la recep ci n de la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electr ni co. El votante militar debe entregar la solicitud de boleta electoral militar original en persona o por correo postal a la oficina de la Secretaria del distrito ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Para que se le otorgue una boleta electoral militar a un votante militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar v lida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m., el 21 de septiembre de

2023. Dichas solicitudes de boleta electoral militar recibi das conforme a lo menciona do anteriormente se proce sar n de la misma manera que las solicitudes de boletas elec torales no militares, en virtud de la secci n 2018-a de la Ley de Educaci n. La solic itud de boleta electoral militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha boleta por correo, fax o correo electr nico.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBI N SE NOTIFICA que la boleta electoral militar original de un votante militar debe entregarse en persona o por correo postal a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distri to ubicada en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. Las boletas elec torales militares se escrutar n si la Secretaria del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de la votaci n del 17 de octubre de 2023 y tienen una marca de cancelaci n del servicio post al de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un pa s ex tranjero, o un endoso fecha do de recepci n por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o si las recibe antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de octubre de 2023, y est n firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha que establezca que no son poste riores al d a previo de dicha reuni n extraordinaria del distrito.

Solo podr n votar los votantes calificados que est n debidamente registrados.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACI N Fecha: 6 de julio de 2023

ANNE MARIE BELLIZZI Secretaria del distrito 10-11; 10-11;9-27-13; 8-30-20234T-#242260-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE MASSAPE UA WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to the Town Law the following Resolution was duly adopted on October 4, 2023, by the Board of Water Commission ers of the Massapequa Water District;

BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Article 13 Sec tion 213 of the Town Law as amended, an election of the Massapequa Water District will be held within said Dis trict in the office of the Board of Water Commissioners of said District at 84 Grand Avenue, Massapequa, Long Island, New York, on Tues day, December 12, 2023 be tween the hours of four (4:00) o’clock p.m. and nine (9:00) o’clock p.m. for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a term of three (3) years beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RE SOLVED that every voter must be registered in the Town under permanent reg istration and registered from the address from which he/

she wishes to vote in order to be entitled to vote for Im provement District Commis sioner. Further, said voter shall have been a resident in the Water District for at least thirty (30) days next preced ing the election and be a citi zen of the United States, eigh teen (18) years or over in age.

Pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Subdivi sion 20 of Section 215 of Arti cle 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amend ed, candidates for the office of Water Commissioner shall file their names and nomina tions in petition form with the Secretary of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Massapequa Water District at its headquarters at 84 Grand Avenue, Massapequa, New York no later than the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on or before Thursday, November 9, 2023 and that such nomi nation petitions must be sub scribed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Massapequa Water District.

By Order of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Massapequa Water District.

Kerri Alter Election Chairperson

Dated: Massapequa, New York

October 4, 2023

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AVISO LEGAL AVISO PÚBLICO A LOS VOTANTES REGISTRADOS Y A LOS RESIDENTES DE EL DISTRITO DE AGUA DE MASSAPEQUA

SE DA AVISO QUE de conformidad con la Ley del Pueblo, la siguiente Resolu ci n fue debidamente adopta da el 4 de Octubre del 2023 por la Junta de Comisionados del Agua del Distrito de Agua de Massapequa.

SE RESUELVE que con forme con el Art culo 13, Secci n 213 de la Ley del Pueblo enmendada, una elec ci n del Distrito del Agua de Massapequa se llevar a cabo dentro de dicho Distrito en la Oficina de la Junta de Comi sionados de Agua de dicho Distrito en 84 Grand Avenue, Massapequa, Long Island, New York el Martes, 12 de Diciembre, 2023 entre las cuatro (4:00) en punto y las nueve (9:00) en punto p.m. con el prop sito de elegir a Comisionado: por un per odo de tres (3) a os a partir del 1 de enero del 2024 y d ndose por terminado en el 31 de dic iembre del 2026.

SE RESUELVE

ADEMÁS que cada votante debe estar registrado en la Ci udad bajo registro permanen te y registrado desde la direc ci n desde la cual desea votar para tener derecho a votar por el Comisionado del Distrito de Mejoramiento. Adem s, dicho votante deber haber residido en el Distrito del Agua durante al menos treinta d as despu s de la elecci n y ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, de dieciocho a os o m s.

SE RESUELVE

ADEMÁS que la Junta de Comisionados rescinde el uso de Boletas en Ausencia conforme con la Subdivisi n 1 Secci n 213-b del Art culo 13 de la Ley del Pueblo del Estado de Nueva York. De conformidad con las disposiciones y requisitos de la Subdivisi n 20 de la Sec ci n 215 del Art culo 13 de la Ley del Pueblo del Estado de Nueva York, seg n enmen dada, los candidatos para el cargo de Comisionados del Agua deber n presentar sus nombres y nominaciones en forma de petici n ante el Sec retario de la Junta de Comis ionados del Agua del Distrito de Agua de Massapequa en su sede en 84 Grand Avenue, Massapequa, Long Island, New York a mas tardar al cierre del negocio a las 4:30 p.m. en o antes del viernes 9 de noviembre del 2023 y que tales nominaciones deben ser suscritas por al menos vein ticinco votantes registrados del Distrito de Agua de Mass apequa. Por Orden de la Junta de Comisionados del Agua del Distrito de Agua de Mass apequa. 10-11-2023-1T-#243066NOB/MASS

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stan ley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust 2006-2 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Alexander, Scot Alexander, Scot Alexander, Jr, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 916 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or par cel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 67, LOT: 41. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,073.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index #606321/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Ad ministration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wear ing masks and screening prac tices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale

information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Scott

H. Siller, Esq., Referee Fren kel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091345-F00 77618

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against RICHARD GROSSMAN

A/K/A RICHARD M. GROSSMAN, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 7, 2022, and Amended on August 18, 2022 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Su preme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 8 Amby Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803. Sec 12 Block 10 Lot 54. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, at Plainview, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $467,841.74 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg ment Index No 612488/2017. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and fore closure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distanc ing. If proper social distanc ing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safe ty concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall can cel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee YCHN1282 10-25-18-11-4-2023-4T#242888-NOB/PLVOB

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 19, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-478

PLAINVIEW

1099 OLD COUNTRY

LLC: (A) Variance to erect 3.8 ft. by 3.8 ft. illuminated canopy sign located on North side of property exceeding maximum number of signs than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to erect 3.8 ft. by 3.8 ft. illuminated cano py sign located on East side of property exceeding max imum number of signs than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to erect 5.3 ft. by 12.1 ft. illuminated ground sign located at the curb cut on Old Country Road hav ing less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to erect 5.3 ft. by 12.1 ft. freestanding sign structure located on North side of lot facing Old Country Road exceeding maximum area than permitted by Ordi nance. (E) Variance to erect 5.3 ft. by 12.1 ft. illuminated ground sign located at the curb cut on Plainview Road having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(F) Variance to erect 5.3 ft. by 12.1 ft. freestanding sign structure located on East side of lot facing Plainview Road exceeding maximum area than permitted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. Old Country Rd. & Plainview Rd., a/k/a 1099 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 23-519

PLAINVIEW

GARY NEWMAN: Variance to construct 38.58 ft. by 56.33 ft. new dwelling on partial new and partial exist ing foundation having less average front yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Cedar Dr. E., 770.92 ft. W/o Central Park Rd., a/k/a 26 Cedar Drive E., Plainview, NY

OCTOBER 9, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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The Passing Of Hicksville Fire Dept. Honorary Chief

The Hicksville Fire Dept. announced the passing of 62-year member, Honorary Chief Thomas J Scully on September 28. Thomas (82) was born in Queens, on August 25, 1941, and has been a Hicksville resident since 1953.

In 1961, Tom became a member of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department, with Hook and Ladder Company 6. He served as a 2nd and 1st Lieutenant and was elected Captain in 1992 and 1993. In 2011, he was recognized as an Honorary Chief for his 50 Years of service and was in his 62nd year of active service.

Tom had deep appreciation for the 2nd Amendment, and he was a proud life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also the President of the Maltese Gun Club for the Hicksville Fire Department. He was a third-generation Ironworker following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He was a proud Union member of Local 46, working as a Wood, Wire, and Metal Lather for over 50 years helping in the construction of some the New York City landmarks that now dot its skyline.

Tom leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Verna (Ericson). Tom and Verna loved to vacation with friends, camping, cruising around the world, visiting more than 30 countries, and his home-away from home in Aruba, Casa Del Mar.

Aside from his wife, Tom leaves behind four children; Lynn Schweitzer (Karl); Thomas Jr, Marita Lambros (Sid) and Eric. He is survived by six grandchildren: Jennifer Sbrocco (Jon), Ashleigh Larsen (Chris), Alexandria and Hunter Lambros, and Shada and Erica Scully. He was also adored by his four great-grandchildren: Alexa, Jon (JJ), Mayleigh and Olivia.

Tom was proud of his Irish and Polish heritage throughout his life. St. Patrick’s Day was his holiday, and each year the family came together to watch the parade and enjoy traditional meals. “May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. And May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.”

—Submitted by Karl Schweitzer, Ex Chief of the Hicksville Fire Dept.

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Port Washington Welcomes Farmingdale For First Football Game Since Tragic Bus Accident

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On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Port Washington football team welcomed Farmingdale’s football team to Schreiber High School for their first football game since the tragic bus accident that took two lives and injured dozens.

A bus containing members of the Farmingdale High School band camp careened down an embankment on Thursday, Sept. 21. The bus was heading westward on I-84, passing through Orange County’s Wawayanda, when it rolled down a 50-foot ravine, killing two and injuring 40 of the 44 passengers. The two killed in the crash were 43 year-old Gina Pellettiere, and 77 year-old Beatrice Ferrari.

Twenty-eight of the bus’ passengers, most of them high school freshmen, were hospitalized. At least five individuals were left in critical condition, confirmed New York Governor Kathy Hochul. All students are expected to recover.

To show support for the Farmingdale community at the football game, Port Washington organized their cheerleaders to wear Farmingdale green ribbons in their hair and the football team wore green socks. Additionally, the athletic department tied green ribbions on the fence posts lining Campus Drive to greet the Farmingdale football team, cheerleaders and community to the game. The Port Washington athletic department also raised money at the game for the families affected by the accident.

Farmingdale won 34-14 against Port Washington.

Port Washington cheerleaders and Farmingdale cheerleaders. The Port cheerleaders wore green bows and headbands in honor of Farmingdale.

Port Washington vs. Farmingdale.

Port Washington greeting Farmingdale at the start of the game.

Farmingdale football getting ready for the game. (Photos by James Maguire | Skybox Images)

The Farmingdale football team.

Port Washington’s football team wore green socks to show support for Farmingdale.

Farmingdale’s first football game since the bus accident in late September.

Running the ball.

Port Washington football entering the field.