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FREE CONCERTS in the Park at 7:00pm In Memory of John Appleby

In Memory of Nancy Epstein/ David and Sondra Mack

Glen Cove Neighborhood Association Golden Benefactors Glen Cove Hospital

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Bruce and Roberta Waller

The Terian Family/ Rallye Motor Company

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July 2 | Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney

Tony Kishman

July 9 | 100 Years of Broadway

Neil Berg

July 16 | Walking the Line: The Music of Johnny Cash

Tom Cavanagh

July 23 | Italian Night

Massimiliano Barbolini, Claudio Mattioli, Vanessa Racci

July 30 | D’Votion: The Music of Earth Wind and Fire

Marvin Floyd

August 6 | Swingtime Big Band

Steve Shaiman, conductor

August 13 | The Music of the Allman Brothers

The Allmost Brothers Band

August 20 | The Music of Billy Joel

Richie Cannata & The Lords of 52nd Street

August 27 | The Music of John Denver

Ted Vigil

Morgan Park overlooks the harbor at Germaine Street between Landing Road and McLoughlin Street in Glen Cove. Bring chairs or blankets, and a picnic if you wish. Children are welcome.

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is a not-for-profit organization, administered by an all-volunteer team. No taxpayer money is used or requested for these concerts. Our seasons of professional, family-oriented performances are funded entirely through tax-deductible contributions.

Website: morganparkmusic.org Email: morganparkmusic@yahoo.com Find Us On Facebook

All concerts are subject to change. Call 516-671-0017 for information and updates.

D-Day Brought To Life At American Airpower Museum

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

In commemoration of D-Day’s 79th anniversary, the American Airpower Museum’s Douglas C-47B “Skytrain” troop transport recently conducted four living-history flights. This one-of-a-kind educational program demonstrated the experience of 101st and 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers on their incredible 1,200-plane D-Day assault. Noted World War II Living Historian Robert Scarabino, with help from his 101st Airborne Reenactors, transported passengers back in time in a truly immersive experience.

Upon arrival, passengers were suited up with M-1942 jump jackets, helmets and harnesses, all of which soldiers would have worn at the time. Passengers were also issued a nametag and a card placed in the breast pocket of their jackets. These cards would reveal the fate of the individual whose nametag each passenger donned, and could only be looked at following the return from the flight.

They were then seated for a mission briefing, led by Scarabino. “I want you to open your minds,” he instructed participating visitors, “And understand that you are no longer here, you are in the marshlands of England… You have never been in combat, and you know – because you can feel it in your throat – that you’re about to enter something big.”

He continued setting the scene. Soldiers would flank around informational posters and tables, which housed documents on the area they were set to invade, including the layout of the land, troop formations, and codes to follow which would – hopefully – ensure the life and safety of all troop members. Scarabino warned of Nazi tactics to confuse troop movements, and cautioned visitors that they must remain vigilant and focused if the mission is to succeed.

Scarabino read through the same instructions which would have been heard by the soldiers preparing to arrive on the banks of Normandy. This included what passengers were expected to carry – over 120 lbs of equipment, weapons, etc. – as well as medical procedures if a comrade were to fall. Visitors were shown era-appropriate medical kits, including morphine injectors and wound-wrap.

Following this briefing, passengers were set in formation for their flight by several reenactors, including a “Jumpmaster” who was directing the mission. It was then time to board the museum’s C-47B Skytrain, just like America’s heroes did 79 years ago, when they risked all to liberate occupied Europe from the Nazi scourge. Affectionately dubbed Second Chance, AAM’s iconic C-47B was built in 1944 and supplied to the U.S. Army Air Force. The AAM acquired the aircraft in 2000. In addition to AAM’s D-Day flights, she also performs at regional air shows in classic WWII D-Day markings with the original “D8” code. One of the last C-47Bs still in stock military configuration, this aircraft has just over 17,000 hours in

the air, one of the world’s lowest flight times ever.

On board the C-47B, passengers felt the mighty twin engines firing up, and got to experience a brief flight from Republic Airport over the South Shore, a fraction of the hour and a half flight soldiers would have experienced on their way to Normandy. Sitting in a row on tough metal benches, passengers observed the airmen operating their controls and paratroopers prepping for battle. Passengers relived the Airborne experience to the very moment when orders are given to hook up to the overhead static line, right before they would jump from the plane.

Upon their return to the museum,

passengers could finally check their cards and learn if they had survived the campaign or had unfortunately, like many others, been lost to the war. It was a somber moment to reconcile with the fate of the gentleman each passenger had embodied for only a moment in such a monumental point in history.

The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located at Republic Airport, Hangar 3. AAM’s next D-Day Flight Experiences will be on September 2 and October 7. Interested attendees should visit www.americanairpowermuseum.org or call (516) 531-3950 for more information.

—Thanks to AAM’s press release for additional information

This C-47B flew soldiers into the historic mission now known as D-Day. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

On-board the C-47B.

C-47B pilot Dave Wigley (left) flies plane controls that were developed in the ‘40s, very different from military controls employed today!

At the end of the experience, visitors find out if they lived through — or did not survive — the campaign.

Chris Evans and Jack Maurer, students at Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools, completed a year of reporting to Levittown Board of Education trustees as the designated student liaisons. (Contributed photo)

Levittown Student Liaisons Complete Year Of Thorough Reports

The two Levittown Public Schools high schoolers who reported to the board of education monthly about their schools’ happenings were applauded during their final meeting earlier this month.

Division Avenue High School student Chris Evans and General Douglas MacArthur High School student Jack Maurer attended the regular monthly board meetings throughout the 2022-23

Sons Of Italy Scholarship Recipients Honored

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola (first row, seated second from right) and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato (second row, second from right) joined the Order

Sons of Italy in America - Columbus Lodge 2143 to honor the Lodge’s 2023 Scholarship Recipients. Graduating seniors were selected for these prestigious awards based on their outstanding academic performance, community involvement, and commitment to preserving the Italian heritage. Scholarship Recipients Include: High Scholastic Award

Angelina Macchio Barba, Plainedge High School

Zabbia Award For Health Care

Evelyn Mccabe, Massapequa High School

Excellence In Italian Language

Joseph D’arrigo, Bethpage High School

Alexa Napoli, Farmingdale High School

Julianna Carozza, Massapequa High School

Scholastic Achievement Award

Jenna Guerrieri, Farmingdale High School

Alvina Ameer, Plainedge High School

Aleeza Mughal, Plainedge High School

P. Vincent Landi Award

Brian Koppelman, St. Dominic High School

Joviana Bennett, Levittown High School

Miranda Garvey, Plainedge High School

Salvina Neerudu, Plainedge High School

Anjheli Delgado, Plainedge High School

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

school year. At each meeting, the student liaisons took turns updating board trustees and administrators about all the latest and greatest achievements and events at their schools. Their reports were always thorough and enthusiastic, as there was much to be proud of every month. During the meeting, Chris and Jack received special recognitions from trustees.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Woodland Elementary Crowns The Smart Cookie The Winner

A schoolwide Tournament of Books event at Hicksville’s Woodland Elementary recently ended with Jory John and Pete Oswald’s The Smart Cookie narrowly edging out Diane Alber’s I’m Not Just a Scribble

Beginning in mid-March, two books were read to every class and at the end of the

week, students voted on their favorite. The Tournament of Books took place during a four-week period and other titles read in the contest included Strega Nona,Diary of a Worm and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

“It was really great to build readers as a school community and get excited about

books together,” said librarian Christina Pietras.

“The bulletin board display of the tournament helped keep the enthusiasm up!”

—Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

Tenure Recipients And Athletes Honored In Bethpage

Recently, the Bethpage Union Free School District hosted its annual tenure reception in the Bethpage High School courtyard, which was followed by a board of education meeting in the high school auditorium.

Central and building administrators, board of education members, colleagues, family and friends attended the tenure reception to honor 13 outstanding individuals. Studentmusicians in the Bethpage High School jazz ensemble performed throughout the evening, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Caroline Lavelle and Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider opened the special event by congratulating those receiving tenure.

One by one, Mr. Schneider introduced the building principals to speak about their school’s tenure recipients. John F. Kennedy Middle School Principal Kevin Fullerton, Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz, Charles Campagne Principal Erin Lindsay-DiFiglia and Central Boulevard

Principal Dominique Siebert praised their tenure honorees and shared why they were

deserving of this special recognition.

The district congratulates the following tenure recipients:

Central Administration

Lisa Lucchesi, executive director for pupil personnel services and special education.

Bethpage High School

Michael Barden, Languages Other Than English teacher; Nicole Dulaney, science teacher; Allison Gallagher, mathematics teacher; Danielle Villanueva, Languages Other Than English teacher.

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Kristen Warnokowski, music teacher; Laura DiBlasi, teaching assistant; Cristin Ronzo, teaching assistant; Georgeanna Sansobrino, teaching assistant.

Central Boulevard Elementary School

Maria Bacalocostantis, teaching assistant; Teresa Douglas, teaching assistant; Lauren Sullivan, teaching assistant.

Charles Campagne Elementary School

Srividya Sridharan, teaching assistant.

Following the tenure reception, the Bethpage Board of Education held its

meeting which began with a special presentation to honor Bethpage High School’s Captains’ Club. Members consist of captains from each athletic team who strive to make the school a better place and complete service projects to support important causes such as cancer research. John Franchi, director of athletics, physical education and health, spoke highly of the student-athletes and shared that it is the third year that Bethpage High School was named a NYSPHSAA School of Distinction for having 100 percent of its varsity teams receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Each had to achieve a 90 grade point average or above to

earn the award.

Class of 2023 valedictorian and two-time team captain (softball and tennis) Stephanie Pilnacek spoke on behalf of her fellow peers and thanked the families and district for their support both on and off the field. Following her remarks, each captain was recognized on the auditorium stage with a certificate. They each shared what team they were the captain of and their future plans. The district congratulates each student-athlete on their hard work, dedication and leadership.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Woodland Elementary Librarian Christina Pietras and students in front of the Tournament of Books bulletin board announcing The Smart Cookie by Jory John and Pete Oswald the winner of the recent tournament. (Contributed photo)

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One Bethpage administrator and 12 faculty members were awarded tenure. Pictured with Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider (right). (Contributed photo)

High School Senior And Lymphoma Patient Receives Once-In-A-Lifetime Prom Experience

Arianna Surrow will soon be graduating from Massapequa High School in New York with big plans following. However, just weeks into her senior year on September 14, 2022; she was met with a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis. This news meant she would endure eight grueling rounds of chemotherapy and many tough days ahead. Arianna looked within, gathering strength, and completed her final treatment in December. Her story of perseverance touched the hearts of Andrew Ashton and Steven Anderson, founders of “My Fairy Godfathers” Foundation, a 501c3 that rewards deserving females around the U.S. annually with beauty experiences, wigs, scholarships and more.

“Seniors should be enjoying their last year of high school and after hearing Arianna’s story, we knew this was someone who needed our magic. We were thrilled and honored to help her prepare for an unforgettable night at Casa Lombardi on June 14, ensuring she feels like a princess and can forget about the battle she’s faced in recent months,” said Andrew Ashton of My Fairy Godfathers.

For more than a decade, these dynamic celebrity hair/makeup stylists have been empowering women through beauty. It is the true passion of Ashton and Anderson who

believe everyone deserves a little sparkle, a boost of confidence and a whole lot of love. Whether it is abuse, illness or an environment that seems designed to keep them from success, My Fairy Godfathers provides them with the tools to help them shine as brightly on the outside as they do within.

Surrow was able to experience a true prom to remember. My Fairy Godfathers took her shopping to select her dream dress with accompanying shoes and jewelry. She was also treated to a full day of beauty with hair, makeup and nails in addition to limo transportation and dinner. All in a day’s

work as Surrow knows, achieving quite the resume of accolades prior to and despite her challenging diagnosis. In addition to excellent grades, she has maintained a positive attitude and earned All-State and Eastern Vocal Ensembles, served as President of the Music Honor Society, is a founding member of the Environmental Club at her school and played Vi Moore in the popular school play, Footloose. She is excited to attend college in the fall with her sights set on a dual major in Medicine and Music at Johns Hopkins University.

Arianna’s mom, Suzanne Surrow, said

“There are no words to describe” the past year. If there were words to describe her daughter, she said, “brave, talented and caring. I’m so happy that My Fairy Godfathers selected someone like Arianna who also has passion for helping others.”

—Submitted by Blair LaHaye

My FairyGodfathers provided Arianna Surrow a glamorous makeover. (Photo courtesy of Blair LaHaye)

Arianna’s looking fierce, thanks to Andrew Ashton (left) and Steven Anderson (right). (Photo courtesy of MyFairyGodfathers Instagram page)

Arianna is ready for prom!

(Photo courtesy of Blair LaHaye)

Abbey Lane Girl Scouts Dedicate Buddy Bench To School

Girl Scouts Troop 3732, comprised of students from Abbey Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District, decorated and dedicated a bench to their school that encourages kind acts.

The girls started planning on the design for the bench in February as part of their Bronze Project and are finally able to unveil it to all their peers during lunch periods. The Buddy Bench features the handprints

Relay For Life 2023 Raises $95,000

of all troop members as well as positive and encouraging words. Those looking for a buddy can sit on the bench, and Abbey Lane peers will come to greet them. The girls also produced a video for the project and created a kindness-themed bingo game with bracelet prizes. The bench will be displayed in the school’s playground area.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

On Saturday, June 3rd, the Plainview-Old Bethpage community held its 19th Relay for Life at the POB Middle School. This soul stirring American Cancer Society (ACS) event brought hundreds of people together to remember those who have lost their battle with the disease, celebrate all the survivors who are currently thriving and acknowledge the caregivers who sacrifice so much. Through various fundraisers held all year and the day of Relay, over $95,000 was raised to help fund various ACS programs.

The forces behind this annual undertaking are coordinators Jen Biren and Stephanie Ralton who work hand-in-hand with ACS senior development manager Chelsea Whitney, a small core of loyal volunteers and generous sponsors, many of whom are local POB businesses.

Jen Biren: “Each of us has our own reason for attending Relay and it is so important to continue our fight each and every year until we have a cure for all cancers. Too many friends and family have died from this horrible disease and I will Relay until there is a cure!”

This year’s Relay for Life Survivor Speaker was Barbara Mars, town resident and

Donations For Homeless Children’s Birthday Celebrations

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca recently delivered hundreds of new toys to Birthday Wishes of Long Island to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Birthday Wishes of Long Island is an amazing organization that serves thousands of homeless children and their families by bringing them the joy of celebrating a birthday and having a party. For additional information on Birthday Wishes of Long Island or to make a donation, please visit https://birthdaywishes.org/. To volunteer at Birthday Wishes of Long Island, please call (516) 390-3505.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Working With The Community To Combat The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) is partnering with YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) and the Massapequa fire departments to provide Opioid Abuse and Overdose Prevention Education for members of the Massapequa and North Massapequa fire departments, their families, and concerned community members.

Expanding the awareness and availability of naloxone is a key part of YESCCC and MTAC’s public health response to the opioid overdose crisis. YESCCC continues to deliver FREE opioid prevention education and naloxone training with kits across the Massapequas. Naloxone is an opioid

antagonist that is used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, namely slowed or stopped breathing. Naloxone is a safe antidote to a suspected overdose and, when given in time, can save a life (Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service).

Residents can visit the MTAC website or social media pages to learn more about MTAC’s events and initiatives in the prevention of prescription drug and opioid misuse. You can also contact Brooke Langella, MTAC Project Coordinator, at (516) 799-3203 x131 or email mtacoalition@yesccc.org.

—Submitted by the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition

administrator for the POB Chamber of Commerce. Barbara’s message was simple: Early detection is key. She related her personal journey with breast cancer, diagnosed during the pandemic, and encouraged everyone to take charge of their health and make, and keep, their screening appointments.

Next year’s Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, June 1st. If you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring, please contact Jen Biren jdbiren@gmail.com.

—Submitted by Barbara Mars

Abbey Lane Elementary School students in Girl Scouts Troop 3732 dedicated a Buddy Bench to their school. (Contributed photo)

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Hundreds of people walked the track of POB middle school to fundraise for ACS programs. (Photos courtesy of Barbara Mars)

Opioid Abuse and Overdose Prevention Education for members of the Massapequa and North Massapequa fire departments, their families, and concerned community members. (Contributed photo)

Barbara delivered this year’s survivor speech.

Field Day Competitions Create Camaraderie At

The competition was fierce at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District as students across all grades participated in several games for Field Day.

The New York-themed Field Day faced Lee Road elementary schoolers with both fun and creative challenges. Using cardboard boxes fashioned into cars, separate

Lee Road

teams tried to outrun each other in a taxicab relay. They also raced to stack buckets to create a small “city” and collected pizza boxes in a limited amount of time. In the gymnasium, an intricate obstacle course was established that featured a rope swing, climbing, city-scape obstacles and scooters.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Field Day A Family Affair At Wantagh’s Mandalay School

With a summer feel in the air, students at Mandalay Elementary School in the Wantagh School District stepped outside in their black and gold T-shirts and enjoyed fun and games at Field Day.

Students rotated through more than a dozen stations, led by teachers, staff and parent volunteers. There were relay races, strategy games and more around the perimeter of field. In the middle, there was a spot for parents to watch, cheer and snap plenty of photos. A DJ provided musical entertainment.

Some of the events included a pizza box race, tic-tac-toe and an obstacle course. And

Field Day Is Full Of Fun At Seaford Manor

In their green and white T-shirts, Seaford Manor Elementary School students could be seen scurrying across the fields and blacktop; whether it was in a relay race, a game of tag or a pickleball match.

Field Day was a blast for students, an end-of-year tradition that is centered around fun, friendship and fresh air. The fields featured relay races where students jumped along in sacks, ran with a stack of pizza boxes and hopped with dodge balls between their knees. The yard games section featured cornhole and Jenga. Pickleball courts were made on the blacktop with chalk outlines and portable nets. In the courtyard, a DJ blasted music as each grade enjoyed a dance party.

—Submitted by the Seaford School District

end-of-year tradition. (Contributed photos)

if there was water involved, students didn’t mind getting a little wet to cool down.

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

LEGAL NOTICES

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

Make ME Beautiful LLC filed on 02/02/23. Office: Nassau Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to 40 W 4th St #142 Patchogue, NY 11772. Purpose General. 7-5; 6-28-21-14-7; 5-312023-6T-#241136-NOB/ FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION

TRUST, Plaintiff against GUSTAVE SCHOTKER

A/K/A GUSTAVE A. SCHOTKER A/K/A GUSTAVE ADOLF SCHOTKER, IV, 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 January 23, 2019, and Amended on December 22, 2021 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 July 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Clinton Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 49. Block 162 Lot 42 & 43. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $667,159.58 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606798/2018.

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.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee

AYSN353

7-12-5; 6-28-21-2023-4T#241417-NOB/FARM

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE

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 July 21, 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

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Teams raced to stack buckets to create a “city.” (Contributed photos)

Mrs. Smith’s fourth-grade class navigated a city-scape obstacle course in the gymnasium.

Mandalay Elementary School students donned their black and gold T-shirts for Field Day. (Contributed photos)

Fifth-graders made sure their spirit was evident for their final field day.

Seaford Manor Elementary School fourth-graders were excited for Field Day, an annual

Teacher Jacqueline Wilkom ran alongside with Cristiano Nicastro as he took part in the sack race.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Eid al-Adha

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Red, White, and Blue Suncatchers

2:15 p.m. Celebrate the 4th of July with a DIY suncatcher. Entering Gr. K-5. 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 in Room E of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

BabyJam

10:30 a.m. Parents and caregivers with young children will enjoy songs on guitar, animal puppets and stories with Ms. Andrea during the BabyJam early learning music program. This program introduces our youngest learners to the foundations of music on the drum and glockenspiel, as well as class routines in a cheerful and engaging manner! Ages 9 months - 3.5 years with a caregiver. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place in the Community Room of the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

Summer Outdoor Concert

7 p.m. This five-piece ensemble captures the full dynamic range of the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young song catalogue, from the softest ballads to the hardest rockers. No tickets required. This event is taking place at the Levittown Veterans Memorial Park.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Drop -In Summer

Decorating

2 p.m. Drop in and help make the Eagle’s Nest (AKA the YA Room) ready for summer by decorating the room. Snacks will be provided! For every hour you help decorate, an hour of community service will be awarded. Grades 6 - 12. This event is taking place in the Young Adult Room of the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party

3 p.m. Help us make this the best summer ever! We’ll be painting the windows at Central Avenue, so dress for a mess. There will be plenty of snacks, music, and other fun

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surprises! This event is taking place in the Children’s Room/Patio of the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Central Avenue.

SATURDAY, JULY 1

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. This is a community-service opportunity. Each card will earn the participant 1 hour of community service credit, with a maximum of 5 hours per month. Please check online with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library for more information about the cards and where to send them in.

MONDAY, JULY 3

If You Plant a Seed

10 a.m. We’ll read the story If You Plant a Seed and then plant our own seeds of

kindness to take home. 2-4 years with an adult. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place in Room E of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

Minecraft Survival

3:45 p.m. Join our adventures as we work together to battle Pillagers, slay the Ender Dragon and build wondrous creations! Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place in the Innovation Station of the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

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Not A Fit Roadway For Bike Or Feet

Long Island’s roads among the most dangerous for non-vehicular traffic

Long Island’s system of roads is often unsafe for both pedestrians and cyclists. There were 738 total accidents involving pedestrians and 356 involving cyclists in Nassau County in 2021, the most recent data available on the Institute for Traffic Safety, Management, and Research website. As development has advanced, infrastructure was engineered around the automobile and not other forms of transportation, creating a network of dangerous roadways that force walkers and cyclists into dangerous spaces.

According to national and state data, the Long Island region has one of the highest rates of pedestrian injury/fatality in the state with many roads deemed “death corridors.” Teens and young adults are among the more vulnerable demographics when it comes to pedestrian/traffic safety.

A recent NYCTS survey found that speeding cars, lack of sidewalks and marked bicycle lanes instilled the greatest fear among Long Islanders surveyed. These local findings correlate to much larger studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Governors Traffic Safety Committee. These surveys all point to the same reasons for road users’ unease.

Cindy Brown, executive director of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, stressed a three pronged approach to combatting these types of accidents. “It’s engineering, education and enforcement that keeps the roads safe. Better roadway design that forces cars to slow down and, of course, arming pedestrians and cyclists with knowledge about laws designed to keep them safe are just some of the tactics safety advocates employ,” said Brown. “It is a multi-faceted problem and requires a multi-faceted approach.”

For the engineering component, it can be challenging to adapt existing infrastructure towards a more pedestrian/cyclist friendly arrangement. Crossing multi-lane roads is a challenge, especially for handicapped or elderly people. One way of accommodating people is adding a median with enough space to allow them to take the crossing in stages. Installing signals that show how many seconds remain to cross safely helps people to plan. Flashing signs and lights embedded around crosswalks prevent drivers from being surprised by pedestrians.

Another change is a practice dubbed “daylighting”, which as Janine Logan of the

Long Island Health Collaborative describes it, is where “you take out a parking space that would go closest to the to the corner, at the end of the road. There is some striping and stanchions, that avoids a car being parked there and obstructing any views of a person who’s riding a bike or walking.”

There is also something called a “road diet”, where the size of roads is reduced to slow traffic in more populated areas. Logan stated, “the smaller the narrower the lanes and the fewer lanes you have, there is documentation that drivers drive slower because there’s not this expanse(of roadway) .”

A key factor in reducing injuries is to raise awareness about the dangers of unsafe roads and unsafe pedestrian/ motorist behavior through New York State

law-based education. Brown often goes to speak to groups about how to help people walk or bike more safely in their communities. She suggests making the same sort of alert choices you should be making while driving. “You’ve heard of defensive driving. Well, we do defensive walking and bicycling… where can you cross in a crosswalk, where do you ride your bike? How much time do you have to get across the street? What does the law allow? Do the cars stop for you? What kind of a risk would you take if you were going? Is the route safe to walk? Can you see when you have to walk home after dark?” Making both drivers and pedestrians aware of how to proceed safely makes travel safer for everyone.

Speeding is especially problematic. Government statistics show that for more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities, and in 2020 was a contributing factor in crashes that resulted in 11,258 fatalities. The best ways to combat this are enforcement from local authorities and cameras. “Speed cameras do slow down traffic at known intersections where there were a lot of crashes,” said Brown.

While about 60 percent of the survey respondents said overall they felt safe walking in their neighborhoods, 100 percent said they would feel even safer due to the knowledge gained during the educational program that highlighted New York State pedestrian/bicycle laws. They also noted that roadway design factors, such as marked crosswalks, crossing signals, and protected and marked bicycle lanes, would make them feel safer.

It’s important for the public to see traffic accidents as a problem that can be solved rather than a part of life to simply be accepted. Federal funding is available for communities that apply in order to make the necessary changes. According to Brown, “traffic fatalities are almost taken for granted. That’s why we’ve referred to it as an epidemic because it really is an epidemic. If it was a disease, we throw things at it to try to wipe it out. At the federal level, they really have recognized how difficult this is. A lot more money is now coming down and it’s going to be made available to local communities that apply for it.”

An example of “Daylighting,” where space adjacent to crosswalks is blocked off from parking. This increases visability.

(Photo by Chris Robbins)

Left to right: Brooke Oliveri, Liz Lee, Cynthia Brown, Janine Logan, and Dr. Christopher Atalla at a Walk With a Doc awareness event. (Photo by Long Island Health Collaborative)

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TD Bank Donates $25,000 To Art League For Queer Art Initiatives

JUNE 3

JULY 16

JUNE 10

JULY 18

In a significant show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and their artistic endeavors, TD Bank has generously donated $25,000 to the Art League of Long Island (ALLI). The funds will be directed towards the expansion of ALLI’s Queer Art Initiatives, aimed at promoting equal rights, inclusion, and creative expression within the visual art community. The LGBTQIA+ community has long been at the forefront of the fight for equality, and ALLI is proud to celebrate and champion queer artists and artwork. By fostering a safe and inclusive space, ALLI aims to uplift and embrace the LGBTQIA+ community in their artistic journey. TD Bank will make a formal announcement of the donation at the reception for our recent Queer Art Workshops on June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

achievements and celebrate their artwork, an exhibition reception will be held on June 22. TD Bank will make a formal announcement of its support at this reception. This event will bring together the instructor, participants, and the wider ALLI community to engage in conversations with the artists and instructor, and to appreciate the creative expressions on display.

JUNE 23

JULY 22

AUGUST 8

AUG 18 Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

AUG 19The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

SEP 8Anthony Hamilton

SEP 9Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

SEP 17The Wiggles Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 12Buddy Guy

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

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JUNE 24

JULY 18

AUGUST 9

OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

NOV 1Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11 Paul Anka

NOV 12Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adriant Belew, Scrote & more

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

As part of the Queer Art Initiatives, ALLI recently organized a series of three workshops, conducted by queer artist Liv Cocozza, exploring LGBTQIA+ art and literature from the past to the future. These workshops culminate with an exhibition of the artworks created during the program, which will be on display in the Art League’s Strolling Gallery from June 17 to July 29. The artist received support through a grant from the Huntington Arts Council, while ALLI provided various in-kind services such as marketing, web hosting, facilities, exhibition supplies, and preparator fees.

To commemorate the participants’

The impact of TD Bank’s generous funding is immense. It empowers queer youth from Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens by providing them with a safe space to create art, collaborate with professional artists and mentors, receive unencumbered support from the artistic community, and exhibit their artwork in a professional setting. While there are numerous nonprofit organizations providing social services to the queer community, there are none on Long Island that provide this type of safe and supportive artistic outlet and expression. By providing an opportunity to celebrate this community, the ALLI will poise itself as the leading artistic center on Long Island, raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues, fostering community support, and encouraging acceptance through various artistic outlets.

For more information about ALLI’s Queer Art Initiatives and upcoming events, please visit www.artleagueli.org

—Submitted by the Art League of Long Island

Participants at this year’s workshops.(Photo by Art League Long Island)

DA Donnelly Announces $55,000 Grant Funding For Summer DWI Enforcement

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne

T. Donnelly, Freeport Police

Department

Chief of Police Michael Smith, and Long Beach Police Department

Commissioner

Ronald

J. Walsh, Jr., announced today $55,000 in grants provided by NCDA that will fund enhanced DWI enforcement through the summer.

“Long Island is a summer destination. We have great beaches and nightlife, but unfortunately, we also have drunk drivers. These grants will allow the Freeport and Long Beach Police Departments to enhance their DWI patrols during this busy holiday season, taking proactive steps to combat drunk or drugged driving and save lives,” said DA Donnelly. “To those heading out to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, remember it’s just not worth it to drink and drive. If you do, you’ll be arrested and prosecuted. You will also endanger the lives of countless people in our communities. Take a rideshare or grab a cab and always think before you drink.”

“I thank District Attorney Donnelly for her assistance in providing funding for

enhanced DWI patrols throughout the Village of Freeport during the summer months,” said Freeport Chief of Police Michael Smith. “These additional officers on patrol will be assigned to enforce DWI related offenses at strategic times and locations.

Additionally, the increased visibility of police officers should serve as a deterrent to those motorists who would consider getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol.”

“In law enforcement, we often refer to the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the 100 deadliest days of the year,” said Long Beach Police Commissioner Ronald J. Walsh, Jr. “We have already made 20 DWI arrests this year. These stepped-up patrols help us keep our

residents and visitors safe. We cannot thank District Attorney Donnelly enough for her support. It is truly saving lives.”

From 2021 to 2022, the Freeport Police Department doubled the number of arrests made for people driving under the influence. The Department made 60 DWI arrests in 2022. As the COVID-19 pandemic eased, the department has seen an increase in offenses as drivers returned to work and to their pre-pandemic lifestyles.

In Freeport, on March 1, 2023, a 24-year-old pedestrian was tragically killed on Babylon Turnpike by an individual who was allegedly driving while more than twice the legal limit for alcohol.

Over the past eight years, the Long Beach Police Department has made 976 DWI

arrests, including 262 drug-related DWI arrests.

The grants, fully funded by criminal asset forfeiture funds provided by NCDA, will be used to fund dedicated manpower to combat DWI during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which are some of the deadliest days on Nassau County’s roads.

The stepped-up enforcement efforts will be staffed entirely by officers who are specially trained in field sobriety tests, breath analysis, and drug recognition. Roving patrols will focus on strategic times, including weekends and holidays, and locations, including bars, waterfront areas, and outdoor restaurants, where DWIs are most likely to take place.

In addition to pulling over drivers suspected of drunk or drugged driving, police will also be observing patrons leaving these establishments for signs of possible impairment and warning them of the consequences of drunk driving or boating.

—Submitted by the office of the Nassau County District Attorney

When Abraham Lincoln ran for Congress in 1848, he first listened to his opponent, Stephen A. Douglas, who, as the keynote speaker, spoke for nearly 90 minutes. Then it was Lincoln’s turn. He spoke for only one minute, saying simply: “Until now I always suspected that my opponent was a fool. Now, he has confirmed that beyond doubt.” With that, he sat down. Rather than engage with this man to his own detriment, Lincoln opted for silence, thereby preserving his dignity and limiting his capacity for negative speech.

These days, we focus so much on improving our appearance – on camouflaging, correcting, or enhancing our bodies. While the Jewish way of life encourages health and self-preservation, our efforts to beautify ourselves should go beyond the physical. After all, it’s what goes on inside of us – the thoughts and attitudes that predict our future speech and behavior –that really matters.

For a bit of spiritual perspective, let’s revisit biblical times and examine how inner character work was encouraged then. In the Torah it is written that a person who has contracted the skin condition tzara’at -- loosely translated as “leprosy, -- is considered “impure” and should be sent to live outside of the main camp until the kohen,

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As this past legislative session drew to a close the long-awaited Clean Slate Act passed in both the Senate and Assembly in New York State. The bill, expected to be signed into law by Governor Hochul, will automatically seal most felony convictions eight years after the completion of a sentence and three years after the completion of a misdemeanor conviction.

As the executive director of New Hour for Women and Children, a non-profit dedicated to empowering justice-impacted women and their children, we worked hard to advocate for the passage of this act. The Clean Slate Act is a common-sense reform which will positively impact women and children and most importantly, will allow for more than 2.3 million people nationwide a fair chance to join our growing economy.

Justice-impacted women and mothers are very often the sole providers for their families and

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priest, declares him “pure” again. The ancient sages link the contracting of tzara’at to lashon ha-ra – the dissemination of evil speech – because the prophetess Miriam was stricken with leprosy after she spoke ill of her brother, Moses. And indeed many of the people affected with tzara’at during biblical times had spoken badly of others.

While in isolation, the afflicted person was ordered to examine his behavior, because the tzara’at that presented itself upon a person’s body back then, was a symptom of something deeper – the Creator’s way of alerting someone that inner work needed to be done. Often, the area that needed to be rectified had to do with the words that

came off that person’s tongue. So, in particular, he was expected to examine his speech and work to eliminate the practice of speaking lashon ha-ra, damaging speech, about another person. This push towards self-improved was always felt to be worthwhile – because once the individual in question did the work necessary to correct his speech, his tzara’at would disappear. The kohen would then declare him ready to immerse in the purifying waters of the mikveh, ritual bath, and rejoin the community.

A modern-day reader may find this phenomena hard to relate to. But all of the episodes in the Torah are timeless. So, how might we apply the leprosy narrative to our own lives? Our skin is the permeable barrier between our internal organs and external flesh – our inside and outside, if you will. It represents our boundaries, our choices about what to let in and what to let out. The faculty of speech is the channel through which we bring our inner thoughts into the outside world. Consciously choosing to use positive speech has a beneficial effect on human beings and

The Case For Clean Slate OPED

are habitually denied housing and employment as a result of incarceration. The Clean Slate Act will allow the over 9,000 Long Island women New Hour has helped since our creation in 2015, to build their financial stability for themselves and their families. This bill was carefully crafted by lawmakers, domestic violence survivors and advocates like myself. While most convictions will be sealed, all sex offenses, A1 and A2 felonies will remain unsealed. These records will remain accessible to the courts, law enforcement agencies, the New York State Department of Education, the Department of Motor Vehicles, all private transportation companies and any employers that work with vulnerable populations such as children. This bill will allow formerly incarcerated parents and community members the opportunity to secure gainful employment, while still balancing public safety.

Opponents of this measure have created bad-faith narratives placing a negative spin on its intention. Those opposed to the passage of Clean Slate seem to seek perpetual punishment for individuals who have been incarcerated. What hard data proves is that perpetual punishment leads to sky-high recidivism rates, astronomical risks of poverty, homelessness and a culture that prioritizes prisons over people. Recidivism rates decrease dramatically when people have the opportunity to work and can access stable housing and support. In fact, New Hour members have a recidivism rate of 2 percent, opposed to the Long Island-wide 65 percent rate of recidivism. Denying housing and employment to those who have taken accountability for their actions and have finished serving their time doesn’t make our community stronger, it makes us weaker. The Clean Slate Act will

enhances interpersonal relationships. Our great rabbis have said that adherence to proper speech is the single most important factor in determining our portion in the World to Come. It also empowers our prayer, validates our Torah learning, and invokes blessings and divine protection.

The preventative against speaking lashon ha-ra is to spend time improving ourselves on the inside, diligently working to correct our thoughts, speech, and actions. By exercising self-control, we can achieve a spiritual transformation—an inner makeover that will reflect outward, through our skin and our entire being. When we sincerely work to eradicate our faults, we become liberated from our bad habits and self-imposed limitations. We can then look outside of ourselves, connecting more deeply with our families, friends, and communities. And before we know it, our obsession with external appearance will be a thing of the past. Instead of being scrupulous about what we put into our mouths, we’ll find ourselves being vigilant about what comes out of our mouths! May our internal efforts to improve merit us seeing miraculous transformations in our own lives and may the world shine with beauty, truth, and lasting peace as a result.

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If those opposed to the Clean Slate Act are worried about its effect, they should aim their efforts to support reentry programs like ours here at New Hour. The focus of the criminal justice system should always be with an eye towards reentry and rehabilitation, not retribution. We are grateful for the leadership of Long Island lawmakers who spoke up to urge passage of the Clean Slate Act. And we’ll continue to do our part to support justice-impacted women, mothers and children as they build a brighter, better future together.

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The recovery efforts for prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA) personnel by the United States government have undergone significant developments. These efforts reflect the commitment to bring closure to families and honor the sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces. While the recovery process is complex and challenging, the U.S. government remains dedicated to accounting for and repatriating its missing personnel.

The United States government operates several agencies and organizations that are primarily responsible for POW/ MIA recovery efforts. The Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is at the forefront of these endeavors. Established in 2015, the DPAA consolidates and centralizes the efforts of several agencies, including the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) and the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO).

One of the primary objectives of the DPAA is the investigation, recovery, identification, and return of the remains of missing personnel from past conflicts. This includes World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and other conflicts. The agency collaborates with various partners, including foreign governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other U.S. government agencies, to achieve these goals.

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research, field investigations, archaeological surveys, forensic analysis and DNA testing.

The DPAA deploys teams of professionals, including historians, anthropologists, forensic scientists and recovery specialists to locate and excavate potential burial sites, crash sites, or other locations where missing personnel may be located.

Advancements in technology and scientific techniques have significantly aided the recovery efforts. Forensic anthropology and DNA analysis have become powerful tools in the identification process. DNA samples from family members are collected and compared with remains to establish positive identifications. The use of satellite imagery, remote sensing technologies, and GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping has enhanced the ability to locate and assess potential recovery sites.

The United States government has also made efforts to strengthen cooperation and information sharing with foreign governments. This collaboration is crucial, especially in cases where missing personnel might have been buried or located in other countries. Agreements and partnerships established with nations involved in past conflicts, allow for joint investigations, data

sharing, and repatriation efforts.

Our government also supports the families of missing personnel. The Next-OfKin program, managed by the DPAA (www. dpaa.mil), provides information on the progress of investigations, access to counseling services, and assistance in obtaining military benefits and entitlements.

I am presently working with the family of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley of Mineola, whose body has never been recovered. Bromley was an engineer of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps, that was flying a mission in the North Atlantic in July of 1943 when it was reported missing. The government has released its findings to Bromley’s family, all ending without resolution. As the 80th anniversary of

Bromley’s disappearance approaches, the family, several generations later, continues to gather clues and holds high hope that technological advances will bring their Staff Sergeant home for good.

The recovery and identification process remains challenging. The passage of time, logistical constraints, and the complexity of locating and identifying remains pose significant obstacles. Some recovery efforts are hampered by political, geographical, or security considerations in certain regions of the world.

I recently assisted the Army and their professional forensic geneaologists on a hunt for the next-of-kin of a World War II soldier whose remains were recently recovered on foreign soil and positively identified. The family, who had originally lived in Great Neck, has since either moved away, passed away or disappeared from Long Island over the course of nearly eight decades. Sadly, our efforts to locate a next-of-kin for this particular soldier were unsuccessful.

Through ongoing research, technological advancements, international cooperation, and dedicated personnel, the efforts to recover POWs and MIAs continue to make progress. The ultimate goal is to provide answers and closure to families, to honor the memory of those who served, and to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

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

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps.

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In the 60-plus years that George Benson has been a professional musician, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has always held a special place in his heart dating back to the event’s humble origins in 1980.

“I’ll be seeing musicians I haven’t seen in a long time because they’re coming from all over the world,” he said. “I’ve seen it grow from a nice event to an enormous event. One of my favorite photos is one of myself and Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. I love playing there very much.”

Having just turned 80 back in March, Benson shows no signs of slowing down. With 10 Grammys to his name starting back in 1977 with a trio for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Record of the Year, the octogenarian musician has always straddled the jazz and pop worlds. His multi-generational appeal even found English virtual band Gorillaz seeking out his services for their 2018 cut “Humility.” It wasn’t necessarily an easy sell for Benson, who initially declined to participate when his manager forwarded the group’s request.

“I thought it was an African-American group and I told her there was no way I was going to be on a record with some cats called The Gorillas because it sounded so ridiculous,” he recalled. “When I found out they were a Caucasian group from England, I had no idea what was going on so I told her to send me the music. I didn’t hear anything I could shine on or make sound better so I didn’t want to waste any body’s time. I said I couldn’t do it because I couldn’t find anything that meant anything. They asked her to have Mr. Benson put anything on there because they just wanted my sound. They sent me another song that sounded worse than the first song to me, so I went back to the first song. I went into the studio and

George Benson Will Be Breezin’ At The Montreal International Jazz Festival

told my engineer, ‘Turn it up man. I want to feel it live with the band.’ I reached over and turned the knob up myself and I knew exactly what to do then because I put myself in the band and played it as if we were all live. I think that’s what worked.”

A former child prodigy whose earliest musical memory was hearing holiday music in a local Pittsburgh department store when his mom took him Christmas shopping when he was around five, Benson picked up a ukulele when he was about seven before switching to guitar the following year. By the age of 21 he was a hired hand in jazz organist Jack McDuff’s band before recording 1964’s The New Boss Guitar, Benson’s debut as a leader. And while he always had a foot in both the pop and jazz camps, it wasn’t until 1976’s Breezin’ where he had

a commercial breakthrough. Benson’s fifteenth studio outing topped the jazz, pop and R&B charts, was certified triple platinum and became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. And while hard-core jazzbos might sniff at Benson allegedly selling out, he has no regrets and is happy to indulge his fans when he hits the stage.

“I learned a long time ago that if you don’t want to play hits, don’t record them, because you’re going to have to play them,” he said with a laugh. “I remember the years when we didn’t have any hits, we were playing to very small audiences in nightclubs. There’s a great difference. When I saw my friends like Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith and some others that had hits in one case, the place where you had musicians say they weren’t going to play one hit or another ever

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Ever the consummate jazz fan, the Pennsylvania native was more than happy to share a trio of his favorite string-benders.

Charlie Christian

(July 29, 1916 to March 2, 1942)

“I like Charlie Christian. He didn’t play like any guitar players I’d heard before—he was completely different. He had a great sound and he was very original. And he could swing hard. I loved that about him.”

Grant Green (June 6, 1935 to January 31, 1979)

“No matter what he played, it had a bluesy effect that gave it a good grounding and it sounded like it came from the streets. That’s where the people lived— on the streets.”

Wes Montgomery (March 6, 1923 to June 15, 1968)

“I love Wes Montgomery. He played with a certain sophistication and he was a true jazz guitar player but he made everything sound good. His pop music sounded excellent too.”

again. I thought to myself that if I ever had a hit, I’d play it because that’s what the people are coming to hear—I knew that for certain. ‘This Masquerade’ changed my whole life. It won Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards. From that moment on, my life has not been the same. I didn’t imagine that I would have any more hits after that. I got one hit and that was good. Twenty-six hits later—our lives are pretty solid and we have a great place in history.”

George Benson will be appearing on June 29 at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Visit www.montrealjazzfest.com for more information.

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Ms. New York Senior America

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Getting older can be scary. But Senior America, Inc. works to ensure seniors have a better outlook on aging. The New York chapter of Ms. Senior America started in 1972 and works to promote a positive image of aging for seniors in New York.

Senior America is a non-profit organization designed to enrich the lives of seniors and work together to spread positive energy to the lives of others. The organization engages in programs and activities to enhance the lives of senior Americans. Each year, each chapter of Senior America hosts a pageant to select a woman over the age of 60 to represent the chapter in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. The current New York Chapter Cameo Club President, Doloros Hoffman, is Ms. New York Senior from 2016.

The New York chapter encompasses all of New York, with a majority of its members and pageant contestants from Long Island.

“It’s such an inspirational group, and each of us try and do inspire other women of all ages,” said Hoffman.

The organization has members ranging from 60 to just over 100. Hoffman shared that she has close friends who are turning 90 this year.

“One lady was a semi-professional swimmer, she swam every day of her life, and she just turned 102. There’s some good juice in

this organization,” said Hoffman.

Hoffman and other chapter members organize monthly luncheon meetings for Cameo Club members. Hoffman enjoys planning these meetings with a touch of sparkle to add to the fun. The February meeting was Valentine’s Day-themed and this June, the meeting welcomes Summer, so ladies are encouraged to wear fashionable hats. The Cameo Club consists of close to 100 members, with about 30 members that regularly attend meetings.

In addition to club meetings, the organization hosts a fall fashion show, entertainment showcases and the spring pageant.

The New York chapter’s Seasoned Steppers

have been around since the ‘70s to perform dance numbers in glittering costumes at their showcases.

“We have showcases where the girls entertain at various hospitals and nursing homes,” said Hoffman. “The Seasoned Steppers put on shows as well as a lot of the other ladies who have a talent, which all of us have a talent of one way or another.”

Toward the end of May, The Seasoned Steppers and the New York chapter members visited The Village of Great Neck Plaza to perform for Older Americans Month. State Administrator Marleen Schuss

organized the event and received many wonderful compliments.

“The Seasoned Steppers is one of our major attractions,” said Schuss. “But we also have had a combination of comedians, monologues, vocalists, and some belly dancers before at our showcases. Senior America is a true variety of talents.”

The Ms. New York Senior Pageant that takes place every spring is one of the organization’s largest events. Women over 60 can apply to participate in the pageant, which

From the left: Marleen Schuss (NY Senior America State Administrator), Queen Mae Caime (Ms NY Senior America 2023), Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Ted Rosen, and Tina Hanley (NY Senior America 1st Runner Up 2022). (Photo by Nancy Rosen)

see MS. SENIOR AMERICA on page 5B

The Seasoned Steppers. (Photo from the Ms. New York Senior America website | newyorksenioramerica.org)

The Seasoned Steppers kickline.

(Photo from the Ms. New York Senior America website | newyorksenioramerica.org)

Elder Fraud Targets Seniors

Elder fraud is where fraudsters target your parents, grandparents and those from the elderly community. Fraudsters often take advantage of those who aren’t tech-savvy, so familiarizing yourself with scams can lead to preventing the fraudsters from being successful. Cybersecurity expert Brandon King from Home Security Heroes has compiled a list of tips to spot and prevent fraud.

What is elder fraud and who are the targets?

Fraudsters target seniors in elder fraud by tricking them into giving sensitive information or offering fake financial benefits. Perpetrators could be strangers or known to the elderly, like family, friends or colleagues, and victims can lose their savings and suffer devastating consequences. For example, American seniors aged 60 and above lost over $1.6 billion to fraudsters in 2021 alone.

Older adults are a prime target for fraudsters. They normally target victims in retirement or close to retirement as they have a steady income, excellent credit history and more savings than younger people.

Here are some of the most common scams to be on the lookout for:

Grandparent scams

Scammers often pose as the victim’s grandchild to dupe seniors into sending

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money urgently for emergency expenses like overdue rent or car repairs. They often ask for secrecy, and in one case, an elderly woman in Ohio was scammed of $20,000 by someone posing as law enforcement in 2019.

Romance scams

Romance scams often target women 50 and above, but men can be victims too. Scammers will usually target seniors who

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have lost their spouses and are looking for companionship. An example of would-be perpetrators requesting money transfers or gift card vouchers sent to an email address.

False charity scams

Fraudsters may pose as representatives from a real charity or create fictitious charity organizations. They can make calls, text, or send emails. In some cases, they may even

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visit seniors in person. False charity schemes commonly happen after a significant event, like a health crisis, global socio-political campaigns, or a natural disaster.

Medical scams

Seniors may feel overwhelmed by Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and the recurring complexity of the healthcare system. This can make them vulnerable to criminals. Scammers may impersonate Medicare representatives to entice seniors into disclosing personal information like Social Security numbers.

What are some other common types of elder fraud?

Protecting seniors from scams is crucial, as scammers use various methods to steal personal information and money. Elder scams include fake medical schemes, investment scams, and phishing emails, taking advantage of the complexity of the healthcare system and seniors’ fixed income. To avoid falling victim, seniors and their loved ones should research charities, verify emails and phone calls, and be cautious of unsolicited requests for money or personal information. Additionally, seniors should beware of insurance coverage scams, romance scams, government impersonation, sweepstakes and lottery scams, identity theft, and tech support scams. Taking precautions and being aware of these scams can help prevent them.

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Tips to prevent seniors from being scammed

• Stay connected to your loved ones to prevent isolation, which makes them more vulnerable to scams.

• Warn them never to share sensitive information and explain why.

• Help them create strong, unique passwords and avoid reusing them.

• Limit online shopping to trusted retailers and check for secure websites.

• Never click on suspicious links in emails, social media messages, texts, or take calls from fake caller IDs.

• Monitor monthly banking statements for

signs of identity theft or unauthorized accounts. Shred statements before disposing of them.

• Protect social media accounts by only accepting friend requests from people they know, updating privacy settings, and using multi-factor authentication. Delete messages from strangers and avoid odd payment types.

• Encourage your parents to name you as a Trusted Contact Person to speak with their financial advisors if there are concerns.

• Warn other family and friends if one of your loved ones has experienced a scam attempt. Discuss how to prevent fraudulent attempts.

What to do if a senior has been a victim of elder fraud

If an elderly person you know has been scammed, it’s important not to panic and to stay calm. Document everything that has happened, including phone call logs, text messages, and emails, and report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the person’s bank and credit card providers. File a report with the local police and change all passwords to stronger ones, including social media accounts and investment profiles, setting different passwords for each site and enabling 2-Factor Authentication.

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consists of an interview, a talent portion and an evening gown display.

“Twenty percent [of the pageant] is based on a five-minute interview with me and usually three to five other judges,” explained Hoffman. “And it’s based on the application that the contestants submit. And it’s not a beauty pageant; it’s about inner beauty.”

Another 20 percent of the pageant is based on the two-and-a-half-minute talent portion. While Hoffman had never been in a pageant before, she created a dance routine for her talent portion that landed her in the top 10 in Atlantic City for the Ms. Senior America pageant in 2016 after winning her Ms. New York Senior title. While many talents brought to the stage consist of dancing or singing, Hoffman explained that there are many other unique talents ladies have presented.

“Some gals will say, I’d really love to enter, but I don’t have a talent,” said Hoffman. “So I tell them about how we have had artists come up and do a quick painting. We’ve had an author come up and act out a portion of her book. My first runner-up did yoga to music because she’s a yoga instructor.”

Another big component the judges look at during the pageant is how the contestant carries themselves in

an evening gown. While presenting themselves in an evening gown, the contestant has 35 seconds to debrief their philosophy of life.

“We look for someone who would be able to speak in public, that can properly represent the organization,” said Hoffman. “So that is really what they’re looking for; it’s not physical beauty.”

This year’s Ms. New York Senior is Mae Caime. Hoffman shared that Queen Caime is 64 years old and her inner beauty is just as great as her outer beauty. According to the New York Senior America website, Queen Caime’s personal statement is, “A smile is the best thing you can wear. It’s a universal language of love, kindness and peace. Never leave home without it.”

Ms. New York Senior and the Senior America organization works to inspire confidence and help friendships blossom.

“I’ve met so many like-minded women and have become close friends with so many of these women,” said Hoffman.

The organization is working on its next big event, the fall fashion show, which will be held in mid-September. To learn more about Ms. New York Senior, visit newyorksenioramerica.org. There may be a crown in your future.

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Seven Things Empty Nesters Should Think About

For parents whose kids have moved out of the house for good, life can feel very different. They’re embarking on a new phase of life, with different considerations and possibilities. Here are seven things for empty nesters to keep in mind as they navigate this new stage of life.

Budget

Parents often find that their spending habits change after their children move out. With fewer people in the house, they may find that they’re spending less on food and other household items. Additionally, kids’ activities and expenses—from sports to college tuition—are no longer a part of the budget. As a result, empty nesters may have more money available to save or to spend on things they enjoy.

Lifestyle

Without kids at home, parents may find that they have more free time and less structure in their lives. This can be both good and bad. On the one hand, it’s a chance to pursue hobbies and interests that they didn’t have time for before. On the other hand, it can be easy to become isolated without the regular routine of school and extracurricular activities.

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Retirement living

Retirement planning often includes a discussion of where couples want to spend their golden years. For empty nesters, this can be a time to downsize, simplify, and start having that conversation. It might also be time to move to a new location or closer to family.

Health

As people age, their health needs change. Empty nesters may want to consider their risk factors for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and cancer, and get up-to-date on screenings.

Empty nesters may need to make a conscious effort to connect with friends and loved ones.

Travel

For many parents, their children’s activities and schedules dictated when and where they could travel. With an empty nest, they suddenly have the freedom to travel when and where they want. This

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With young dependent children, new parents often get affordable term life insurance policies. With children out of the house, the policies’ terms are likely coming to an end. If the policy and timeframe allow, this can be an opportunity to

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The 2nd Annual Celebration Of The Arts At Cedarmere

Harborside residents and local student poets made intergenerational magic happen

Poet reader Maxine Berlin read her poem, Summer Memories, at the Celebration of the Arts event at Cedarmere Estate, Roslyn. Also present were, Harborside residents: Chelly Dorfman, Judy Schmertz, Lisa Miller, Weber Middle School poet, Sofia Leder, teaching artist/actor coach, Karen DeMauro, and Tracy Warzer.

On Sunday, June 4, the 2nd Annual Summer Celebration of the Arts featured contemporary dance, live music, sculpture, and poetry. The event, at Cedarmere Estate in Roslyn, was presented by Friends of Cedarmere and N/N Dance Collaborative and featured over 20 musicians and dancers performing within a sculptural stage set in the rose gardens of Cedarmere. Spoken word poetry was woven throughout the performances, featuring Carl Safina, renowned poet/author, professor and recipient of MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, and a poem written and presented by Harborside resident Maxine Berlin. Teaching artist and actor coach Karen DeMauro provided

performance coaching for Maxine who presented her “Summer Memories” poem with confidence and flair to the audience from the porch of William Cullen Bryant’s former home.

This was the second time The Harborside residents were invited to collaborate with the artists for this event, and it was the first time that high school students were also invited to perform

their poems alongside the seniors. Sofia Leder from Weber Middle School and Chloe Lin from Herricks High School read their beautiful poems, which reflected the themes of the event- to honor the legacy of

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The Harborside residents at the 2nd Annual Celebration Of The Arts. Poet reader Maxine Berlin.

residents and a local student poet.

William Cullen Bryant, deriving inspiration from nature.

The crowd appreciated the intergenerational aspect of the poetry readings, which helped convey the importance of all ages sharing the arts together at gatherings in nature. It was indeed a day of celebration of the arts, to connect with others, honor the past, reflect on the present, and imagine what’s to come. Despite the cool temperature of the day, it was a gorgeous setting to reflect and enjoy a great experience!

About The Harborside

The Harborside, located in Port Washington, is a premier retirement community on the north shore of Long Island for active and independent older adults offering gracious resort-like living that feels like home. The Harborside, a New York not-for-profit corporation classified as an Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) exempt organization, is the sole member of Amsterdam House Continuing Care Retirement Community, Inc.

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Summer Memories

By Harborside resident Maxine Berlin

The Ocean is a huge coffer

With some amazing things to offer

There are plants, mammals and fish

Coral and pearls if you wish

Specks of garnets in beach sand

Look for the telltale reddish band

We’re even mining the ocean floor

For what’s erupted from our planet’s core

What I collect from the remarkable sea

Are what others might just call “debris” Things washed up by receding tide

Are what I searched for far and wide

Sea glass in colors of myriad hue

Shards of beer, coke and Noxema too

These did no damage to my hand

Smoothed by churning water and sand

All kinds of shells I would take

For the simple jewelry I’d make Driftwood from a discarded tree

Original sculpture it seemed to be I still keep many treasures of the sea

These hold wonderful memories for me

Maxine Berlin reading her poem, Summer Memories. (Contributed photos)

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Running Club Benefits Senior Center

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola and members of the Town Board recognized the Greater Long Island Running Club for raising $2,500 in charitable funds to benefit the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, a senior center that provides vital services to help older adults stay active, healthy and engaged. Through the Supervisor’s 5K Run hosted each October in Oyster Bay, proceeds are donated to a selected charity. Life Enrichment Center Executive Director Judy Palumbo accepted the donation from Greater Long Island Running Club Corporate Secretary Tracey Epstein of Plainview. (Courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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This home at 15 Aron Dr. in Woodbury is in a quiet, yet convenient location. It sold on June 16 for $1,080,000. The property has so much space for your own taste and imagination. There are well-maintained hardwood floors throughout the entire house. The basement has an unusual ceiling height for you to add your own entertaining quarter. This property also has an ample backyard for outdoor living. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Having a pet and renting a property poses challenges. Landlors are often reluctant to allow them—barking, shredded cushions, scratched furniture being some of the reasons. A survey of 3,000 pet-owning tenants by AgentAdvice.com has revealed the extent to which they are prepared to pay to live with their pets.

The survey found that 82 percent of pet owners would be willing to pay an additional fee to keep their furry friend in the rental property with them. The average New York pet-owning renter would be prepared to pay a whopping $6,223 annually to live with their pet.

In New York, 14 percent of pet-owning renters admit to not disclosing this to their landlords (equating to 456,703 illegal pets)—that’s a lot of barking to cough over, or scratched table legs to cover up.

The research also revealed that two thirds thought it was fair for landlords to ask tenants to leave the property if it turned out they had pets which were not permitted. But sadly, the challenge of finding a rental property which allows pets discourages 58 percent of people from getting a pet if they are renters.

1Talk to Your Landlord

tenants who are positive contributors to the rental community.

2Be Flexible

To convince your landlord to allow a pet, it’s important to be flexible with your pet choices. Many landlords have restrictions on the type or size of pets allowed due to noise or potential damage. If your landlord approves a pet with certain restrictions, consider being more selective in your choice of pet. However, if you have a good relationship with your landlord, it’s possible they will make exceptions for a responsible and reliable tenant. So don’t be afraid to have a conversation about bringing in a larger pet.

3Providing Documentation

If you’re looking to move into a new rental property, providing additional documentation can help show your landlord that you’re a responsible pet owner. This may include a letter from your current landlord, vet records, training records, and spay/neuter records. By demonstrating that your pet is well-behaved and non-disruptive, you can alleviate any concerns your landlord may have about potential property damage or disturbance to other renters.

4Offer to Pay More

This center hall Colonial home at 14 Jan Ln. in Woodbury sold for $950,000 on June 16. It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an entry foyer, formal dining and living rooms and a den with a woodburning fireplace. It has an eat-in-kitchen, gas cooking and heat throughout. The large area in the back of the living room can be used for additional living space. The master suite has one of the full bathrooms. The basement is full and unfinished. The home has an attached two-car garage, an inground sprinkler system and central air conditioning. It is located within the Syosset School District (Baylis Elementary). Taxes are presently without a STAR exemption.

Getting permission to have a pet as a renter can be difficult. Landlords may include a “No Pets” clause in the lease to maintain control over how many pets are in their properties. If you have a good relationship with your landlord and are a responsible tenant, you may be able to persuade them to allow a pet. Providing documentation on your prospective pet’s health history and training plans can strengthen your case. Many landlords will make exceptions for excellent

To convince your landlord to allow a pet, offering to pay extra in the form of a deposit or monthly charge can show that you are committed to being responsible. While some pet-friendly rentals have upfront policies regarding deposits or rent surcharges, it’s possible to convince some landlords who don’t allow pets to make exceptions if you offer to pay extra. Pet deposits can be expensive, so be sure to have the necessary budget before making the offer.

—AgentAdvice.com

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

WE LOVE OUR PETS Bad Air Affects Animals, Too

While it might seem like the haze has lifted, many experts are pointing to an active, severe wildfire season this year. One of the consequences of climate change is more frequent, more intense fire events, not just in Canada, but the American west as well. With the right conditions, this could continue to affect the Long Island area throughout the summer.

Poor air quality affects not only people, but also animals, including pets and livestock. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, animals with cardiovascular or respiratory disease are especially at risk from smoke and should be closely watched during all periods of poor air quality. Look for the following signs of possible smoke or dust irritation in animals.

If any of your animals are experiencing any of these signs, consult your veterinarian.

• Coughing or gagging

• Difficulty breathing, including open mouth breathing and increased noise when breathing

• Eye irritation and excessive watering

• Inflammation of throat or mouth

• Nasal discharge

• Asthma-like symptoms

• Increased breathing rate

• Fatigue or weakness

• Disorientation or stumbling

• Reduced appetite and/or thirst

Dog and cat breeds with a shortened muzzle, also known as brachycephaly, need extra care. Pay special attention to breathing difficulties and consult your vet if you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior.

Take steps to protect your pets; keep them indoors with the windows shut as much as possible. Birds are especially vulnerable and should be kept indoors and away from windows when air quality alerts are in place. Only allow dogs and cats outside for brief bathroom breaks. Do not exercise pets

outdoors and generally avoid excessive activity until particulate matter has settled. If you must spend time outside, be sure to wipe down your pet’s fur when you come

back inside, especially around the mouth and eyes, to remove smoke and ash.

For outdoor pets and livestock, avoid exercise and activity. Provide dust-free feed and

wet down dusty areas like pens and holding areas. If you can, temporarily secure animals in an enclosed room with ventilation, like a utility room or garage. Allow extra recovery time, up to 6 weeks, after an extreme air quality event before resuming strenuous activity. Monitor the animal’s breathing closely to prevent further trauma.

Even inside, it is important not to contribute to poor air quality. Avoid burning candles, smoking and frying food. It is better to skip vacuuming as well, as this can recirculate pollutants. If you have an air purifier, use it, especially in the rooms where you and your pet sleep.

It is always a good idea to have a disaster plan. Include your pets in your planning, and have an evacuation kit for their needs, including medications. Know your evacuation route. If you have large animals, keep your trailer in travel condition, even if you don’t use it regularly. If you do not have a trailer, make an arrangement with someone to transport your animals if necessary.

Remember, if the air quality is poor for people, it is poor for pets, too.

Bailey’s reaction to the smoke-filled days.

Photo by Sal Massa

Gavin was sad that he couldn’t go out for his walk during the smokey days.

Photo by Alex Nuñez

Photo by Alex Nuñez

Paul Park joined the Varsity Track and Field team at Manhasset as a cautious, shy eighth-grader with a quiet but fierce inner motivation to become the best student-athlete he could possibly be. Over time Paul began to take great pride in his role, consistently exemplifying our program’s ideals. Paul’s compassion for others in need became more acute after he himself battled depression and anxiety throughout the early stages of the pandemic, when he nearly made a decision to

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leave the sport. Fortunately, after spending a few months away Paul was able to heal his mind and spirit and returned with a renewed enthusiasm to the sport and to life more generally.

While his leadership to the cross country team proved pivotal, track and field is where Paul, now a five time TEAM MVP l, has truly made his mark. Last year was a banner year for Paul, who earned All-Division, AllCounty, All-State and All-Federation honors in both the Long & Triple Jump during the indoor season (the only underclassman to achieve such a feat!) and qualified for the New Balance Indoor National Championships. Paul successfully carried this momentum into the spring season, replicating his success as an All-County, All-State, and All-Federation performer and National qualifier, while continuing to set one personal best after another.

In the 4x400m relay (51.24 split) he took a Millrose Games medal and set a new school record time, and very nearly broke our

school record in the 200m (23.59). Along the way, Paul scored invitational victories at the Nassau Coaches, North Shore HS Invitational, HCBU Showcase, Stanner Games, and the North Shore Pre-National meets while becoming a triple Conference (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump) and triple County Champion (Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x400).

Paul culminated his indoor season as the New York State Public School and Federation Champion in the Triple Jump, soaring nearly 47’ on his first and only jump of the competition to secure his first ever State title- with an injured heel.

Paul continued his dominance this spring, becoming a three time County Champion once again this spring, setting outdoor personal best marks in TJ (46-7.5) and LJ (22-11.5) along the way. Paul helped lead our 4x400 to a Penn Relays heat victory and the fastest time in Nassau County to date - 3:25.46.

These assets, alongside his genuine

caring and concern for others, will help him to reach new heights as he continues his studies and athletic pursuits next fall at the University of Pennsylvania.

—from Coach Steve Steiner

Paul Park with one of his trophies.

(Photo courtesy of Coach Steve Steiner)

Paul Park.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). People feel playful around you because of the example you set. e enemy of play is pressure and performance anxiety. You have a remedy for such things. You create a safe, relaxed place for people to be themselves, or experiment in that regard without fearing judgment. You bring out the best in others and then bene t from their bright e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Small preferences and irritations aren’t worth fussing over. You may nd yourself agreeing to what’s o ered because that’s the easiest thing to do. Conventional wisdom balks. On the other hand, since most su ering comes from ghting the ow of life, surrendering to the ride is your ticket to adventure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Familiarity can dull the features of a place, draining the scenery of color. To avoid letting this happen to your current environs, you’ll make sure to put something exciting on the books: an adventure elsewhere to take you out of your routine and refresh your perspective. You’ll come back with new eyes.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll use intuition and keep it strong. is week features a breakthrough conversation between you and you. Consider changing up your method of communication. ere are so many ways to relate to yourself -- meditation, journaling, mirror work, walking or driving while thinking out loud. Fortune favors experimentation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whether you identify as introverted or extroverted, a peaceful type of solitude will fortify your soul this week. It’s not just about being alone in a tranquil environment. e energizing e ect will have more to do with meeting yourself with complete and compassionate acceptance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not so sure how to approach the game of tug of war presenting itself in the middle of your week. Do you exert yourself the most at the top, or test things out a while? Do you let go early, never or at the optimum time to see the opposition fall? e bottom line is this: It’s a game. If a game is not fun, it’s not worth playing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Like most beings, you do what doesn’t hurt. e trouble comes with the role of time. Some things that hurt in the short term bring long-term pleasure, enjoyment or ease. is week, you’ll often tinker with the scale that weighs pain against pleasure. Time is the beam in the center. Adjust your plan accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may as well be an appraiser this week because your valuation of things will have a big in uence on sales outcomes both personally and professionally. e rst thing to estimate is your own e orts. All else will ow from how you value what you do. e world will take the price you set as the going rate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Instead of expecting to get what you wish, you wisely expect to get what people have and are willing to give. e maturity of this choice requires you to tune in carefully and observe the behavioral patterns for clues. Getting what you want is a function of nding the people and circumstances where that’s served and trading the local tender.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whether at home or work, it’s a political atmosphere as people position themselves and make power moves to execute a strategy. e plot changes come quick. As each development happens, you’ll try to gure out the underlying emotion. “Why” will be more important to know than “what.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When things get hectic, you must think ahead to make time for the people who are important to you. It’s worth it to you to plan for and protect those hours you’ll devote to those in your inner circle. You don’t have to do much to make it special either. Just being together is wonderful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll have instances of certainty and pockets of bewilderment, curiosity and questioning, too. ese various states can be attributed to your well-developed sense of self. You’re not so involved in your own ego that you would assume to be constantly right. And your sophisticated mind is always open to learning more.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You were lucky enough to come into this world with abundant talent, and this year you’ll apply your talent to get lucky. With new connections and a di erent way of presenting your skills, exciting projects come together. You’ll discover a need, and serving it will take you on an adventure that will include travel, expanded networks and experiencing much beauty. More highlights: the adoration of the loyal, learning a language or culture and helping with a move that puts powerful people in position to make a change in the world.

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declarer of 620 points and by scoring 100 points for your side instead. Regardless of which philosophy you adopt, or what form of scoring you are using, the fact remains that there’s still a big difference between a contract that’s made and a contract that’s defeated.

All of which serves as an introduction to today’s deal, where if you defend correctly against four hearts, you defeat the contract, while if you misdefend, declarer gets home safely.

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Now let’s suppose you defeat the contract. In that event, you’d be either 100 or 720 points richer, depending on how you view such matters. For example, you could argue that the only actual gain is the 100 points you entered on your scorecard. Alternatively, you could argue that you had improved your position 720 points by depriving

Two hurdles must be surmounted. One arises at trick one, when East should overtake the spade king with the ace in order to continue with the queen. This is not a very challenging play, since East can easily afford to play the ace at trick one regardless of whether South has one spade, two spades or even no spades at all.

The second hurdle arises when East plays a third spade at trick three. If South ruffs with the queen, West must be careful not to overruff with the king. If he does, declarer will have no trouble taking the rest of the tricks. Instead, West should discard a club or a diamond in the hope that East was dealt either the jack or ten of hearts, in which case West will eventually score the nine of hearts as well as the king to defeat the contract.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Motivated Seller: 44 Mohawk Way, Elizabethtown, NY Adirondack Mountain Home overlooking village.Stunning attention to details, blazing internet, close to I-87 and Ferry to Vermont. Christine Benedict, 518-593-0533 or Christine. adkrealtor@gmail.com

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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

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PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246 , Section 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 JULY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-237

FARMINGDALE

MICHAEL UZENSKI: (A)

Variance to allow existing rear wood deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B)

Variance to allow existing swimming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing pool heater having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing deck and awning over wood patio exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (E)

Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit exceeding maximum encroachment into side yard and having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Amend

Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 11-317 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 4, 2011.

S/s/o Pine Tree Dr., 182.92 ft. E/o Hemlock Dr., a/k/a 8 Pine Tree Drive, Farmingdale, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-241

FARMINGDALE

BRIANNE QUACKEN-

BUSH: (A) Variance to construct second story addition having less side yard setback and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(B) Variance to allow existing 3 ft. high chain link fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Lambert Ave. & Graham St., a/k/a 118 Lambert Avenue, Farmingdale, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-356

FARMINGDALE PAUL PALAZZO: (A) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required.

(B) Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 22401 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 6, 2022 and for Appeal No. 00-221 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated May 18, 2000.

W/s/o E. Zoranne Dr., 210 ft. N/o Chester Ln., a/k/a 131 E. Zoranne Drive, Farmingdale, NY

JUNE 26, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST

2007-19, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, AND VARIOUS MORGAGORS, Pltf. vs. NICOLA A. DIAZ a/k/a NICOLA DIAZ, et al, Defts. Index #11713/2014. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 11, 2017 and order entered May 3, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 154 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Farmingdale in the Town of Oyster Bay, in the County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 598, Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $777,736.78 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

KATHRYN N. ANDREOLLI, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 03312021.48691 - #100524

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 2091 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 7/18/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless listed below, the contents

consist of household goods and furnishings. James Forgione unit #01017; William J Rom unit #02066; Alexander Radomski unit #03015. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

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HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against DOINA ALMAZON A/K/A DOINA ALMAZAN, 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 December 17, 2018, 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 July 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 27 Grape Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 328 Lot 17. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $369,879.02 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000585/2013.

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.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee QCH214

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff against JOANNE M. SACCO AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE EMMA MANGANO TRUST, 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 October 15, 2018, 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 July 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Kuhl Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block 272 Lot 11 & 12. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $462,310.32 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000121/2015. 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.”

Michele A. Baptiste, Esq., Referee AYSJN028 6-28-21-14-7-2023-4T#241210-NOB/HIX

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WEST COAST SERVICING, INC.; Plaintiff v. MANJIT SINGH; et al.; Defendants

Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 5/11/2023, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the north steps of the Supreme Court of Nassau County located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Premises known as 23 Valley Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801

Section: 45 Block: 483 Lot: 7 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment: $32,984.78 plus interest and costs.

This is being sold subject to a senior mortgage in the amount of $352,800.00 dated February 16, 2006 and recorded on April 4, 2006 under Liber: 30300, Page: 268.

Docket Number:

605831/2022

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee 7-5; 6-28-21-14-2023-4T#241344-NOB/HIX

TRUST, Plaintiff against GINA M. FLORIO, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 24, 2017, 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 July 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801.

Sec 45 Block 380 Lot 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $204,905.81 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006143/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee NY201900000478-1 7-12-5; 6-28-21-2023-4T#241416-NOB/HIX

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, 200422CB, Pltf. vs., ANNETTA KORSZUN et al, Defts. Index #10452/2010. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 23, 2019 and order substituting the referee entered November 4, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 5 Murray Road, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, ly-

ing and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, a/k/a Section 46, Block 633, Lot 59. Approx. amt. of judgment is $469,865.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. ELLEN DURST, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY File No. 03312021.48719#100509

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 JULY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-240

HICKSVILLE 346 WOODBURY, LLC: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling having less front yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to erect 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Woodbury Road) and within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct driveway having less front yard setback (Woodbury Road) than permitted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. of Woodbury Rd. & Regent St., a/k/a 346 Woodbury Road, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 23-243

HICKSVILLE

HARJOT SINGH: Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Deer Ln., S/o Page Dr., a/k/a 47 Deer Lane, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 23-254

HICKSVILLE

SHAMSHIR ALI: (A) Variance to reconstruct as new dwelling having less average front yard setback (Dartmouth Drive) and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to reconstruct as new dwelling and portico having less average side/ front yard setback (Haverford Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to reconstruct as new dwelling and two story covered balcony with steps to grade having less rear yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (D) Variance to

construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Haverford Rd. & Dartmouth Dr., a/k/a 161 Haverford Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-259

HICKSVILLE

CRYSTAL & STEFAN

MARQUES: (A) Variance to construct sunroom, allow existing front roof over and shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing front roof over having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Lantern Rd., 198.49 ft. N/o Thimble Ln., a/k/a 12 Lantern Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-281

HICKSVILLE

CHRISTOPHER J.

MACKAY: Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Brittle Lane) than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Hemp Ln. & Brittle Ln., a/k/a 2 Hemp Lane, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-202

HICKSVILLE GAIL & LENNON

MARQUES: Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Pewter Ln., 145 ft. W/o Rover Ln., a/k/a 47 Pewter Lane, Hicksville, NY

JUNE 26, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

AOP & PFAS Treatment at Plant No. 6 PROJECT NO. HKWD2105 will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 Friday, July 21, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms are presently available for electronic delivery from the office of the District Engineer, H2M architects + engineers. Electronic copies thereof may be obtained upon deposit of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00), made payable to the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT. This deposit must be dropped off or mailed to the Engineer at the following address: H2M architects + engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor East, Melville, NY 11747, attn: Max

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Grabinski. Bidders should note on the check which contract is applicable (G, P, H, and/or E). Only plan holders who have registered 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 Infoexchange website. A scanned copy of the check may be emailed to the Engineer at the following email address: mgrabinski@h2m.com; cc: atabassum@h2m.com. Upon receipt of the scanned copy, the bid documents will be transmitted 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 bid proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Hicksville Water District, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5 ) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioner, Hicksville Water District, 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, 11801, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked Proposal – Contract Designation (G, P, H, or E) – AOP & PFAS Treatment at Plant No. 6” not later than 10:00 a.m. on the date above stated.

The Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water 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: June 28, 2023

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

Landscaping Improvements at Plant No. 8 PROJECT NO. HKWD1910

NYSEFC PROJECT No. 18790

will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 Friday, July 21, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m.

Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms are presently available for electronic delivery from the office of the District Engineer, H2M architects + engineers. Electronic copies thereof may be obtained upon deposit of Twenty Five Dol-

lars ($25.00), made payable to the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT. This deposit must be dropped off or mailed to the Engineer at the following address: H2M architects + engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor East, Melville, NY 11747, attn: Rob Michelotti. Only plan holders who have registered 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 Infoexchange website. A scanned copy of the check may be emailed to the Engineer at the following email address: rmichelotti@h2m.com; cc: hevangelista@h2m.com.

Upon receipt of the scanned copy, the bid documents will be transmitted 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 bid proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Hicksville Water District, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5 ) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if their bid is accepted, they will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioner, Hicksville Water District, 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, 11801, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked Proposal –Landscaping Improvements at Plant No. 8” not later than 10:00 a.m. on the date above stated.

The Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water 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: JUNE 28, 2023

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of A-Z

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/18/2023. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: ZENBUSINESS INC. 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY, 12207. Purpose: Notary Services

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Notice of formation of MERCURY SOUND NYC LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of formation of Marianne Lane Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. A1is of Org filed ,vith Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/25/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 35 Bayberry Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act.

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - RAYMOND CHELLIS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 7, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 6th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 43 Silo Lane, Levittown, New York 11756.

(Section: 51, Block: 193, Lot: 11)

Approximate amount of lien $365,135.68 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 14-004331. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: April 5, 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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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL 1 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 4/12/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 7/18/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 7 Ford Drive, Massapequa, NY 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 Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 53 Block 165 Lot 2

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 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 5/18/23 File Number: 34763 SH 7-5; 6-28-21-14-2023-4T#241255-NOB/LEV

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

SANTANDER BANK, N.A. F/K/A SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A., Plaintiff - against - MICHAEL DERMODY, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 2, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 19th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 45 Kingfisher Road, Levittown, NY 11756.

(Section: 45, Block: 263, Lot: 1) Approximate amount of lien $316,279.41 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 610559/2019. Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590

Tel. 516-742-1212 DERMODY-76184

Dated: May 10, 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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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE6, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE6, V. JOSE ORELLANA, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 24, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE6, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE6 is the Plaintiff and JOSE ORELLANA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA,

NY 11501, on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 60 PERIWINKLE ROAD, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 45, Block 184, Lot 4: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605559/2017. William R. Boccio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Peter L. Rand, Susan A. Rand, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, 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 July 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 330 North Hickory Street, Massapequa a/k/a North Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 52, BLOCK: 380, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $202,085.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. 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”. MARK GOIDELL, ESQ., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss

Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080994-F00 76029

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK, successor by merger with EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANKLONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA MARIE STACEL A/K/A MARIE STACEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 17, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 52 Block 186 and Lot 1584.

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 74 JERUSALEM AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 16500/2009. JANINE LYNAM, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 6-28-21-14-7-2023-4T#241185-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-3, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT M. CARRAGHER JR., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on August 3, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 59 Beaumont Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected,

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situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 57, Block 224 and Lot 41. Approximate amount of judgment is $569,108.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #12056/14. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 191034-1 6-28-21-14-7-2023-4T#241170-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

ULSTER SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff against STEPHANIE CASANOVA, et al Defendant(s)

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 7, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 0 Atlantic Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 a/k/a 132 Atlantic Avenue, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Sec 48. Block 140

Lot 45, 46 and 47. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hollywood Gardens, lying between the Towns of Massapequa and Amityville, in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $178,897.64 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608617/2019.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Peter Rubin, Esq., Referee ULSN016 7-5; 6-28-21-14-2023-4T#241288-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - MYLKA

BELIAS A/K/A MYLKA

WASHINGTON, et al Defendant(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 Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 13th day of July, 2023 at 3:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 71 East Cedar Street, Massapequa, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11758.

(Section: 53, Block: 026, Lot: 173, 174, 175 and 176)

Approximate amount of lien $270,444.86 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 607134/2018.

Donal M. Mahoney, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: May 10, 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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DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN NAUSS

A/K/A JOAN D. NAUSS; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TA ATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MIKE MILLER; EVELYN MILLER, “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

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

Mortgaged Premises: 238 NORTH OAK STREET, MASSAPE UA, NY 11758

Section: 52, Block: 108, Lot: 94

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on June 30, 2006, in Liber M 30677 at Page 844, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 238 NORTH OAK STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated: June 5, 2023 Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Aric H. Peymann, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 7-5; 6-28-21-14-2023-4T#241317-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., V. THOMAS A. O’CONNOR. JR., ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 23, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is the Plaintiff and THOMAS A. O’CONNOR. JR., ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known

as 337 NORTH BOSTON AVENUE, MASSAPE UA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 43, Lot 79: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA CALLED “MASSAPEQUA”, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010138/2014. David S. Dikman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE AC UISITION TRUST, V. PETER J. VO O, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 12, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE AC UISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and PETER J. VO O, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 19, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 133 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, MASSAPE UA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 168, Lot 2778, 2779 and 2780: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609302/2018. Julianne Bono-

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

CIT BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A., V. ALICE SAMUEL, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 25, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and ALICE SAMUEL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 554 CLOCKS BOULEVARD, MASSAPE UA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 135, Lot 449, 450 and 451: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004540/2015. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 7-5; 6-28-21-142023-4T#241375-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGL INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF MARY SCHAFER, AND IF THEY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS

UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 45 9th Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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 46, Block 287 and Lot 37. Approximate amount of judgment is $610,135.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007894/2015. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Anthony DeCarolis, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. STACY LABRIOLA A/K/A STACY A. LABRIOLA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 21 Garfield Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 65, Block 13 and Lots 466467. Approximate amount of judgment is $410,530.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617675/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held

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on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 221022-1

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. CARLOS RIVERA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 647 Clocks Boulevard, Massapequa, 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 53, Block 22 and Lots 24, 26 & 28. Approximate amount of judgment is $854,640.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #7201/2012. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 161064-9 7-12-5; 6-28-21-2023-4T#241323-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUM-

AGAINST AUGUSTINE KLINGER, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ELENA CHAVEZ, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF AUGUSTINE KLINGER, DECEASED; GLANA “DOE” (REFUSED LAST NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1 and JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2 Defendants - Index No. 615834/2021 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated May 2, 2023. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: May 2, 2023 Filed: May 3, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 61 Redwood Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Dated: March 3, 2023 Filed: June 8, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Angelo A. Regina, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST James Petry; Jeannette Petry; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 19, 2023 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 July 19, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 8 Riverdale Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 66. Block 129 Lot 124. Approximate amount of judgment $392,690.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 607163/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Melvyn Roth, 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) 4304792 Dated: May 10, 2023 76397

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST THOMAS MCKANE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DORA MAY MCKANE WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THOMAS MCKANE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 6, 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 July 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 8 ALBATROSS ROAD, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 45, Block 244, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $450,438.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003322/2016. 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”. Referee will only accept check or certified funds for deposit, no cash will be accepted Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-003922 76456

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, V. FRANCESCO VIRZI, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 01, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and FRANCESCO VIRZI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 11 HARVARD STREET, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 53, Block 147, Lot 9: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, 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 # 008968/2016. George Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SURROGATE’S COURT – NASSAU COUNTY

PROBATE CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and

Independent File No. 2023-1673

To Clara Langerman and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin of the said CELIA B. DILLENBERG, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

GREETINGS

A PETITION having been duly filed by Mark Rosenstein, residing at 141 E. 89th St. NY NY 10128

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on August 30, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of CELIA B. DILLENBERG, lately domiciled at 65 Fairwater Ave., Massapequa NY 11758, admitting to probate a Will dated February 14, 2022, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of CELIA B. DILLENBERG, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary to Mark Rosenstein Dated, Attested and Sealed June 13, 2023

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk

This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

Name of Attorney: Mulhern & Klein

Address 3366 Park Ave., Suite 200, Wantagh NY 11793 Phone No. 516-783-0380

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK IMUNDI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARION G. IMUNDI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public

auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 145 Northern Parkway, Plainview, NY 11803.

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 12, Block 592 and Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment is $763,330.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608970/2020. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. The original sale was scheduled for June 13, 2023 at the same time and location.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020 Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 6-28-2023-1T-#241480NOB/MASS

porch having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct second story addition exceeding maximum height and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to construct front roofed over porch exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 01-485 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 18, 2001.

S/s/o Franklin Pl., 166.67 ft. E/o Seaford Ave., a/k/a 34 Franklin Place, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 23-261

MASSAPEQUA BRAD & LAUREN

KNEER: (A) Variance to construct 34.25 ft. by 36.83 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing ft. by ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 8 ft. by 12 ft. shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Euclid Ave., 263.37 ft. W/o Hicksville Rd., a/k/a 62 Euclid Avenue, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-274

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL

NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 JULY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE

ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-242

MASSAPEQUA

BERNADETTE IMPERI-

ALE: (A) Variance to allow existing second story and two story additions having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing rear wood deck stair having less side yard setback than permitted by 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 620 Franklin Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 23-251

MASSAPEQUA

MARISA BURNS: (A) Variance to construct second story addition and front roofed over

MATTHEW PORCARO:

(A) Variance to construct second oor addition having less front yard setback (E. Iroquois Street), side/front yard setback (Shinnecock Avenue), side yard setback, roof pitch and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct first oor addition and second oor addition exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of E. Iroquois St. & Shinnecock Ave., a/k/a 35 E. Iroquois Street, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-283

MASSAPEQUA

MICHAEL LAROSE: (A) Variance to construct one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 16-159 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated May 19, 2016 and for Appeal No. 72-305 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 16, 1972.

S/s/o Cedar St., 120 ft. W/o Forest Ave., a/k/a 28 Cedar Street, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 23-246

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

JOSEPH & JILL AM-

MIRATI: (A) Variance to construct covered patio, one

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story addition, allow existing 10.4 ft. by 4 ft. one story addition and 4.9 ft. by 2.4 ft. one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing 10.4 ft. by 4 ft. one story addition having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o N. Utica Ave., 230 ft. W/o N. Central Dr., a/k/a 292 N. Utica Avenue, North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 23-273

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

JOSEPH TIRINO: (A)

Variance to construct first oor addition having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(B) Variance to allow existing shed having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing and proposed 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (N. Utica Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to erect 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of N. New York Dr. & N. Utica Ave., a/k/a 1059 N. New York Drive, North Massapequa, NY

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOANNA J. LARKIN A/K/A JOANA LARKIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 25 Harrow Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 188 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $587,596.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612839/2019. Cash will not

be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee

Phone: 516-510-4020

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 7-19-12-5; 6-28-2023-4T#241439-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2020-NPL2, Plaintiff, vs. ANNETTE DOROTHY EICHENAUER A/K/A ANNETTE EICHENAUER A/K/A ANNETTE D. EICHENAUER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 296 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 498 and Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment is $135,943.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605403/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 202728-2

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SET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-4, V. ANDREW KORNBLUM, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 08, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-4

ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-4 is the Plaintiff and ANDREW KORNBLUM, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 255 EAST HARBOR LANE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762: Section 0065, Block 00268-00, Lot 00010: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MASSAPEQUA PARK, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK,

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008199/2015. Martin Dehler,, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 JULY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-284

OLD BETHPAGE

ALLA VAYNRUB: Variance to allow existing side deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of Simpson Dr. & Prescott Pl., a/k/a 45 Simpson Drive, Old Bethpage, NY

JUNE 26, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, V. JILL S MARKOWITZ, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 is the Plaintiff and JILL S MARKOWITZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 133 CARRIAGE LANE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 13, Block 119, Lot 141, Unit 105: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PLAINVIEW, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001980/2017. George Peter Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH

COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Creative Ventures Group, LLC. Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/05/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail copy of any process served against LLC to: 22 Long Ridge Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING

CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 JULY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-275

PLAINVIEW ROCCO BOVE: (A) Variance to construct rear deck with steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct twocar attached garage, cabana, roofed over porch, stoop with steps and deck with steps to grade exceeding maximum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Hofstra Ct., 169.44 ft. S/o Hofstra Dr., a/k/a 16 Hofstra Court, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 23-338 PLAINVIEW

ALEX MOOKLAL: (A)

Variance to construct 47.6 ft. by 49.8 ft. new dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation having less average front yard setback, exceeding maximum height and gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B)

Variance to allow existing 10.83 ft. by 20.5 ft. shed with pool equipment inside having less side yard setback, rear yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Stephen Dr., 221.64 ft. N/o Brown Dr., a/k/a 47 Stephen Drive, Plainview, NY

JUNE 26, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT 2007-9T1), Plaintiff

AGAINST Won Shin Oh, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 25, 2018, I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 26, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 80 Elmwood Street, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION:

12, BLOCK: 009, LOT: 60. Approximate amount of judgment $820,452.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #016036/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

Eugene Gamache, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-032191-F00 76691

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V.

JUSTIN MILLER, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 22, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and JUSTIN MILLER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 31 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 0047, Block 00151-00, Lot 00045 Unity 00031: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, BEING A PART OF A CONDOMINIUM, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PLAINVIEW, TOWN OF

OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000143/201. Fay Mattana, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V. ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 SHERMAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 446: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BETHPAGE, IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008612/2016. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590,

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Surgery Renews Lives Of Farmingdale Couple

Ken and Donna Moran love their annual vacation at Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. With its lakes and pools, activities and restaurants, Woodloch “is like a cruise on land,” Donna says. But as the summer of 2021 approached, Donna felt more dread than anticipation. All those hills. All that walking. Would it be too much for them to handle?

The Farmingdale couple had been fighting their weight for years. Ken, 63, a purchasing manager for a pharmaceutical company, had lost about 30 pounds after receiving a gastric band (also known as a Lap-Band®) in 2010, a procedure in which a surgeon places an inflatable silicone ring around the upper part of the stomach to limit how much a person can consume. Unfortunately, a few years after the operation, Ken’s weight loss stalled. Worse, he started getting sick after eating, a rare but troubling side effect. “Every time I ate, I had to excuse myself to throw up,” he says.

In 2015, he consulted bariatric surgeon Jonathan Klonsky, MD, chair of the department of surgery at Plainview Hospital, about pursuing a revision. Around the same time, Donna, now 61, a bookkeeper and office manager, started looking into surgery for herself. When she and Ken met in 2003, they were more active and a lot slimmer. But over the years, she, too, had reached

a size that made her uncomfortable and unhappy.

Donna sought counsel from bariatric surgeon Heather F. McMullen, MD, director of both bariatric and general surgery at Syosset Hospital. She was curious about a surgery called a gastric sleeve, which shrinks and reshapes the stomach. “I was afraid, but I knew I had to try,” she says. “It felt like my last resort.”

Recovering from gastric sleeve surgery

At home, the couple leaned into their new regimen, starting with two weeks of a liquid-only diet, followed by two weeks of soft foods. A month after their surgeries, the Morans were able to take in Dixie cup-sized portions of regular food. To keep their stomachs from stretching, they had to chew food thoroughly and take at least 20 minutes to finish a meal. They also couldn’t chew gum or drink from a straw, as either could introduce stomach-stretching gas bubbles.

Getting used to it all took some trial and error, says Donna. “At first I put more food on my plate than I could eat. I’d never left food on my plate before,” she says.

But in time, the couple caught on. “Now, when I’m full, I stop eating,” Donna says. They’ve also started cooking more instead of eating out, which helps them control their portions. Ken, who does most of the cooking, loves trying new recipes. When the Morans do go out, they end up sharing meals — saving both money and calories.

And they’ve adopted a puppy. Without question, they say, Toby helps them meet their exercise goals. “I recommend monitoring your steps, with a goal of 10,000 steps a day,” Dr. McMullen says.

To date, Donna has lost 50 pounds, while Ken has dropped 47. But the most meaningful rewards of their surgeries aren’t measurable by a scale, the couple says. Ken no longer needs his blood pressure medication or his asthma inhaler. He’s also ditched his CPAP sleep apnea machine, and Donna uses hers less, too. “Before, we couldn’t even walk without being out of breath,” Ken says. “We had aches and pains all the time. Now we can walk and have a conversation.”

And they do, every day, with Toby by their side. “It’s so much easier to go through this when you have someone on the same page as you,” Donna says.

View the full story at www. northwell.edu/news/the-latest/ what-is-gastric-sleeve-surgery

Ken and Donna Moran. (Photo courtesy Northwell Health)

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