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Talks Of Sharks, Rip Currents And Bacteria Complicate Beach Days

What you need to know

JENNIFER CORR

jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

Between rain, thunderstorms and low air quality, Long Island residents are taking any warm and sunny day they can get to head out to the beach. But nothing in life is easy, of course, as news stories keep popping up, warning of shark sightings and bites, dangerous rip currents and bacteria-laden water.

As of press time, five swimmers have reported that they were bitten by sharks at South Shore beaches. In 2022, there were eight shark attacks.

Following the increase of shark sightings, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that new shark-monitoring drones would be deployed to local beach communities on Long Island and in New York City.

Since the movie Jaws came out in 1975, a fear of getting attacked by a great white shark has been instilled into the masses. But according to Dr. Bradley Peterson, an associate professor at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Long Island beach-goers are not confronting those types of sharks.

Instead, the swimmers are likely confronting sand tiger or dusky sharks.

“It’s incredibly rare that anybody will be interacting with a shark and none of the interactions so far has caused life threatening injuries or loss of limb.,” Dr. Peterson said. “The other thing is, this year we have 100 times more eyes looking into the water from above looking into the water this year, meaning all the drones, all the helicopters. The sharks were there, and have been there, over the last decades... the numbers may have risen on the South Shore of Long Island over the last decade, as the bunker has increased over the last decade.”

Dr. Peterson added that the sharks are going into more shallow water because the easiest way for them to get their prey is to drive fish there, since there is less volume of water for the fish to escape.

“When they have bitten a person out there, they haven’t tried to take out a piece of flesh from that person, they recognize ‘oh, this isn’t the fish I was looking for’ and move on,” Dr. Peterson said. “We are not looking at, off the coast of Massachusetts, large predatory sharks that are life-threat-

ening. We are looking at small sharks.”

While there is no reason to panic, it is important for swimmers and surfers to know how to protect themselves and their families.

“Right now, there is a lot of infrastructure to keep their eyes open for potential sharks in the area,” Dr. Peterson said. “If I was in the water and I was splashing around, having a great time with the family and I saw a school of bunker come to where I am, I would simply step out of the water, because the predators moving around those fish to try to get a meal, they may actually think I’m one of those fish when they are going after something else. And those fish move on. You could step out of the water and watch the bunker move on, then I’d just step back in with my family.”

If a person does confront a shark, Dr. Peterson recommends facing the shark and then walking or swimming backwards towards the land.

Chris Holub, the director of the Eastern Surfing Association-New York District, said that all surfers know that sharks just come with the territory of spending time in the ocean.

“They live there,” Holub said. “We’re their

visitors... It’s not uncommon for surfers to see a shark.”

When surfers do encounter a shark, they’re often smaller sharks.

But, Holub added, it is important that surfers and swimmers take certain conditions into mind. Surfers and swimmers should always follow the directions of lifeguards.

“There are some precautions that are common sense,” Holub said. “Any fish, including sharks, do feed in the morning and at dusk, at night. So if there are some signs that if you believe there are schools of bait fish... and/or the water is murky, and it’s probably very early morning or very late in the afternoon, you should probably use some judgment.”

Rip currents have also made waves in the news cycle. Earlier in July, two teens were rescued after being pulled away by a rip current in Cutchogue. On July 5, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, alongside resident Josephine de Moura, who lost her daughter, Alexandra, to a rip current while on vacation in Mexico, installed a sign warning of rip currents at Nickerson Beach. He also signed a resolution designating July as “Rip Current Awareness Month.”

On average, 71 people die in rip current

drownings each year, according to the National Weather Service.

According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are channelized currents of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches, and have the ability to pull people away from the shore. The best way to stay safe from rip currents is to swim in areas protected by lifeguards and to learn how to swim in the surf and identify rip currents. If caught in a rip current, the swimmer should relax and not swim against the current, and instead swim in the direction following the shore line or towards breaking waves, then at an angle towards the beach. Swimmers could also try escaping by floating or treading water if the current circulates them back towards the shore, and if the swimmer feels that they are unable to reach the shore, they should draw attention to themselves by waving for assistance.

Holub explained that surfers use rip currents to paddle out and catch waves.

“I would think that a swimmer would be way more concerned about a rip current because that will take them into deeper water,” Holub said. “It can cause some distress, and that can become problematic when people start to get distressed in the water. That’s not great. From a swimmer’s perspective, you need to swim where the lifeguards are.”

She added that surfers should always evaluate the water before going in to make sure the conditions are within their skill levels.

Advisories against bathing due to bacteria is also something beach-goers should have in mind. On July 10, due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 18 beaches that are known to be impacted by stormwater runoff.

Including stormwater runoff, there are several conditions that can negatively affect water quality and put bathers at risk of sickness or other adverse responses.

The Nassau County Department of Health’s Office of Recreational Facilities conducts a Bathing Beach water monitoring program from April through September, and in the event of elevated bacteria levels, the Nassau County Department of Health will direct a beach to close and then follow up by conducting additional samples to determine when a beach may re-open.

For up-to-date recorded information on beach openings and closings, call 516-2279700.

To learn more about beach water quality, visit https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/5244/Swimming-Pools-Bathing-Beaches

It’s incredibly rare that anybody will be interacting with a shark and none of the interactions so far has caused life threatening injuries or loss of limb.

—Dr. Bradley Peterson

Dusky shark, as pictured, and sand tiger sharks are likely the sharks that have been seen in the shallow waters on south shore beaches.

(Photo courtesy Amada44 via Wikimedia Commons)

Class Of 2023 Car Wash Makes A Splash

The St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Class of 2023 sends a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported their car wash on Saturday, July 8! Your donations are greatly appreciated.

— Via the St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Facebook page

Westbury Arts Exhibit Honors Recent Grads

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

Through July 29, Westbury Arts is hosting an exhibit honoring the artistic expression of graduating seniors across the county and country, as shown through photographs of their graduation caps and/or their big day.

For this exhibit, the non-profit arts organization invited students who have graduated from high school or college within the past three years to submit photos of their decorated graduations caps.

Over 40 submissions were received, including some as far away as California. Many had messages celebrating their achievements, with hopeful comments on

Local Attorney Re-Elected Vice President Of New York Women’s Bar Association

Garden City-based firm Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP is pleased to announce that partner Simone M. Freeman has been elected for a second term as Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY).

Simone M. Freeman is an experienced land use and zoning attorney, with an extensive background in public sector/municipal law. Simone’s expertise lies in executing public and private development, risk/site analysis, and litigation for public/municipal and private corporations. Through her practice in both the public and private sectors, she has become adept in overseeing a wide variety of legal, operational, and fiscal responsibilities relating to various types of public/municipal and private projects.

Prior to joining the firm, Simone was Corporation Counsel for the City of Long Beach where she served as chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, and City Commissioners and Officers, as well as counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals. As Corporation Counsel, Simone oversaw the prosecution and defense of all actions and proceedings by and against the City, as well as the administration and management of all other legal matters.

Before that, Simone was a senior attorney for seven years at another prominent real estate, land use and zoning firm, where she represented telecommunication companies and national retail franchises in

all aspects of the zoning process, including site analysis, applications, public hearings, permit procurement, project development and governmental and municipal compliance.

“We are thrilled about Simone’s election to a second term as Vice President of the Women’s Bar of the State of New York,” said Steven Schlesinger, Co-Managing Partner at Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP. “She has held several association leadership positions throughout her career previously serving as WBASNY Treasurer (2020-2022), WBASNY Fundraising Co-Chair (2017-2020), WBASNY Delegate (2016-2017) and President of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association (2015-2016), a chapter of WBASNY.”

— Submitted by Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP

their future, or giving thanks to all those that helped make getting to this point possible, according to Westbury Arts.

The show is on display at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, through July 29. Visit westburyarts. org for more details and gallery hours, or check out our community calendar in this paper.

Westbury Resident To Oversee Grant Promoting Student Financial Literacy In NYC

Helping prepare public school students for a rewarding professional life and long-term economic security is the mission of Hofstra University Professor Marsha Iverson, who has been named a personal finance specialist to help implement a Next Gen Personal Finance Equity Empowerment (FEE) grant, throughout the New York City School District.

Over the next three years, Professor Iverson will support the development and execution of a plan to increase financial education among New York City public schools, with the goal of ensuring that all students are financially literate by the time they graduate.

Professor Iverson said, “I look forward to leading the effort to increase financial literacy instruction to all students in New York City. This is a part of Chancellor David Banks’ North Star vision. In addition, we will be creating opportunities for New York City

parents to become financially literate. Citywide events for Financial Literacy Month and 529 Day will be a part of the effort.”

Iverson is an associate professor and program director of Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences at Hofstra. In her new endeavor, Iverson will be working with Eileen Marks, director of Innovation and 21st Century Skills in the city’s Office of Student Pathways. Their objectives include:

• Measuring the status of financial education in New York City Public Schools

• Increasing participation in financial education coursework and equitable skill attainment

• Increasing the number of teachers qualified and confident to teach personal finance

• Building a coalition of stakeholders and members of the business community committed to financial education and pathways programs

Professor Iverson has extensive experience in financial education.

From 2011-2022 she was a field associate for New York City’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the Technical Assistance Center. She is the author of three textbooks and has delivered professional development across the country in many curricula areas.

Iverson has collaborated with the Department of Education, the United Federation of Teachers, and other educational organizations such as the Council for Economic Education, National Academy Foundation, and Virtual Enterprises to enhance financial education instruction. She also served as the lead coordinator for the Career and Financial Management (CFM) Framework for the New York State Education Department, as well as its companion Resource Guide.

— Submitted by Hofstra University

Members of the Class of 2023 hosted a car wash on July 8 to raise money for their high-school alma mater, the St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School. (Credit: Alex Nuñez)

Attorney and Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Vice President Simone M. Freeman. (Submitted photo)

This month, the creativity of graduating students is on display at Westbury Arts in a series of selfsubmitted photos of high school and college graduates’ decorated ceremonial caps. (Credit: Alex Nuñez)

Mineola Hosts ‘Who’s Next’ Concert

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Town Receiver Of Taxes Reminds Residents Second-Half Of General Taxes Due Thursday, August 10

Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman reminds residents that the last day to pay the 2023 General Taxes – second-half bill without a penalty is Thursday, August 10, 2023. Second-half of the 2023 General Tax payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before August 10, 2023 to avoid penalty.

Online tax payment information is shown on the reverse side of your bill. Online payments may be made by check (ACH) or credit card at: northhempsteadny.gov/tax-payments. A $1.75 processing fee for online check payments will apply. If paying with an online check through your bank, please schedule the payment prior to the deadline and be sure to include your account number (located in the upper right-hand corner of the tax bill), bill number and/or your section, block and lot. A $3.95 fee applies for debit card transactions. The online credit card payment processing fee is 2.30 percent of the tax

amount per transaction. New York General Municipal Law requires people paying their property taxes by credit card to also pay the fees associated with the payment transaction. The Town receives no portion of the service fee – that fee is retained by the payment processing vendor. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Mastercard, Discover, or Visa. When paying in person, you may pay your bill at 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (The office is not open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays). The Tax Office will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Please bring your entire bill with you when paying in person. For more information or if you have additional questions, please call 311 or (516)869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Scores of people, including Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, stopped by Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheatre on Friday, July 7 for an evening of classic tunes peformed by Long Island’s favorite The Who cover band, Who’s Next. (Photos by Cathy Bongiorno)

Sewanhaka Student Ambassadors Present Leadership Award To Legislator Solages

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages was honored to receive the Leadership Award from the Gift of Giving Foundation’s Sewanhaka School District Student Ambassador Program during a special presentation at their Multicultural Expo in mid June.

Featuring an array of community resources and local vendors, the special event is a celebration of the rich cultural tapestry that makes Elmont such a unique and vibrant community within Nassau County. This diversity was illustrated in part through cuisine provided by local restaurants, including Chandi (Pakistani), Salvatore’s of Elmont (Italian), Mama Philo African Cuisine (Nigerian), Yardies (Jamaica), La Empanada (Latin) and Le Spot Café (Haitian).

Following the presentation, Legislator Solages joined a group of the student ambassadors for some friendly competition playing Uno (complete with a little bit of sisterly teasing from New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages).

“It was incredibly gratifying and a great honor to be recognized by the outstanding student leaders from

the Sewanhaka School District,” Legislator Solages said. “Thank you to everyone who made this year’s multicultural expo such a success, and to Gift of Giving Foundation founder Elizabeth Forbes for all you do throughout the year to give back to our community. I am looking forward to having students from this program serving as interns in my law office this summer!”

The Gift of Giving Foundation’s Student Ambassadors program was designed to help students realize their vision of their future by connecting them with local business owners to establish relationships and develop workforce skills that will give them a head start on future success - all while being a mentor and colleague to other students as the faces of the community events under the Gift of Giving Foundation.

The five-week program runs every fall and spring, and students earn up to 15 to 20 hours of community service credit while alternating between various businesses. Visit giftofgivingfoundation.org/ to learn more.

— Submitted by the Office of Legislator Carrié Solages

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages recently met with student members of the Gift of Giving Foundation’s Sewanhaka School District Student Ambassador Program. (Courtesy of the Office of Legislator Carrié Solages)

Carle Place Board Of Education Reorganizes For New School Year

In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, the Carle Place Board of Education held its reorganization meeting on July 6 in the Barry M. Dennis Memorial Conference Room of Carle Place Middle/High School.

During the meeting, Carle Place’s new superintendent Dr. Ted Cannone was welcomed by the

board and was sworn in to uphold the duties of the superintendent. Newly elected trustees Kathleen Reardon and Vanessa DongMonaco also received a warm welcome and were sworn in.

Together, the board of education re-elected Lawrence F. Zaino, Jr. as president and Neal McLaughlin as

vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Both were sworn in, along with district clerk Kelly Ann Grodotzke and district clerk pro tem Eileen Fredericks.

The district looks forward to a wonderful school year ahead!

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Senior Summer Concerts: Dennis Dell

Part of Nassau County’s Senior Summer Concerts series at Eisenhower Park. All concerts are 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted, weather permitting, at the Mobile Stage near Parking Area #1. Please call (516) 572-0201 for up-to-date information. Free.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Manhattan Skyline

An all-star group brings back the best of NY vocal harmonies as part of this year’s summer Gazebo Concerts series. All shows are performed at the gazebo on the village green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues, beginning promptly at 7:15 p.m. Rain location: Cluett Hall, St, Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the indoor shows.

Andre Phillips Steel Band

A free summer concert from the Village of Westbury. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Village Piazza on Post Avenue. Rain location: Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Avenue.

Chair Yoga with Micheline

Through the gentle postures and breath work, strengthen your body while adding flexibility and calming your mind to a state of relaxation. Please register only 1x for this series, which is held on Zoom from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24 (schedule subject to change). The Zoom login information will be emailed to you an hour prior to the program’s start time. Register at hillsidelibrary.info.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Fun Fridays at Mineola Library

Join the Library for some summer fun on the front lawn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lamar Peters (Elvis Tribute) & Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute)

Part of Nassau County’s Lakeside Theatre

Concerts summer series at Eisenhower Park. All concerts are 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted, weather permitting. Please call (516) 572-0201 for up-to-date information. Free.

The Pierrot Consort

The faculty ensemble at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival performs at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, featuring: Susan Deaver, flute; Dale Stuckenbruck, violin; Veronica Salas, viola; Maureen Hynes, cello; and Heawon Kim, piano; joined by special guest artist Elizabeth

Lim-Dutton, violin. General admission $20 and seniors/student $10. Further information and advance ticket sales can be found at pierrotchambermusicfestival.com

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Community Connections Farmers Market Weekly through October 30, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until sold out) at First Baptist Cathedral, 212 Garden Street, Westbury.

Lords of 52nd Street, with Troy Ramey

Part of Nassau County’s Lakeside Theatre Concerts summer series at Eisenhower Park. All concerts are 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted, weather permitting. Please call (516) 572-0201 for up-to-date information. Free.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway”

Part of Nassau County’s Lakeside Theatre

Concerts summer series at Eisenhower Park. All concerts are 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise

noted, weather permitting. Please call (516) 572-0201 for up-to-date information. Free.

MONDAY, JULY 24

Goldfinger

In this 1964 film franchise debut, James Bond (Sean Connery) uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve while investigating a gold magnate’s smuggling. Part of Nassau County’s free lakeside summer movie series at Eisenhower Park. All films begin at dusk.

ONGOING

Westbury Arts Celebrates Recent Grads

Our July exhibition celebrates our high school and college graduates, especially those with artistic flair. Visit during open gallery hours to see their graduation-cap creations and celebrate their achievements! Exhibition gallery hours: Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Fridays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through July 29.

Lords of 52nd Street play Billy Joel’s best at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, July 22. (Credit: Kevin Mocker)

KIDS CORNER!

Le ‛s e ra Bubble POP! Painting

One of the best parts of summer is being able to blow bubbles! You can take all that soapy goodness outside, blow the biggest bubbles you can, and just watch the swirly iridescent colors float on the breeze. Of course, there’s also the fun of trying to pop as many bubbles as you can before they get away. This activity combines all the fun of blowing bubbles with a neat, artistic twist.

You’ll need: bubble mix, bubble wands, food coloring, and paper.

St ep 1: pour about 1 tablespoon of bubble mix into a shallow bowl. You’ll need one of these for each color.

St ep 2: add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix.

St ep 3: dip your wand into this colorful concoction, coating the blower well.

St ep 4: remove the wand from the mix and blow a bubble towards the paper.

Animal Fact!

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The chinchilla is smaller than a house cat, with large, dark eyes and velvety rounded ears and plush, grayish hair. According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, chinchillas are wildly social, living in family groups which can form vast colonies called herds of over 100 chinchillas.

There are two chinchilla species: the long-tailed and the short-tailed chinchillas. Both have suffered excessive hunting and trapping. Living in the harsh Andes Mountains of South America, chinchillas have had millions of years of evolution to grow their fur in response to the elements.

the unforgiving altitudes of 9,800 to 16,000 feet, chinchillas hole up in rock crevices or dig burrows at the base of rocks. They are selective on what they eat, choosing plants with high fiber and low lignin (complex organic polymers that form key structural materials in the support tissues of most plants), Did you know that the ancient Incan Empire hunted chinchillas for their meat and fur, and kept them as pets? Also, chinchillas are related to guinea pigs and porcupines.

As the bubbles hit the paper they will pop and leave a colorful shape. Be sure to clean your wand between colors or use a separate wand for each one.

REMEMBER, food coloring is a dye and will stain clothes, surfaces, and skin! Be sure to protect yourself with gloves and an apron and do this on the grass or other surface you don’t mind getting a little colorful. Try using gel colors for a greater variety of hues.

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Beach Jewels And Ocean Gems: Sea Glass Fest Returns To Whaling Museum

The Whaling Museum and Education Center is hosting the second annual Sea Glass Festival on Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Now a 7-hour event, attendees will have more time to peruse new vendors and exhibitors and opt to partake in a special in-depth sea glass and wire wrapping jewelry workshop.

New this year is artist Roseanne Wellmaker of Ro’s Glass World, who will host hourly flameworking demonstrations on the lawn of the museum’s Wright House, expanding the event to include more of the museum’s grounds.

The festival is the only event of its kind in New York State celebrating the art and history of sea glass through demonstrations, craft workshops, artist presentations, etc. This event engages artists, performers, and community partners to build on the public’s interest in the art of sea glass as a platform to expand public knowledge about Suffolk County’s maritime heritage, and the cultural significance of the ocean that surrounds Long Island.

“To our surprise, the Sea Glass Festival quickly became our museum’s highest-attended event. We were delighted to see record-breaking attendance at our Sea Glass Festival in 2022. With expanded hours this year, we look forward to continuing to bring communities together to celebrate our ocean’s gems and the unique history behind them. The beauty and stories of sea glass continues to charm Long Islanders young and old, and we look forward to bringing the community together again this summer to explore this treasured asset of Long Island’s beaches,” said Nomi Dayan, executive director of The Whaling Museum.

Antique glass bottle experts, the Long Island Bottle Association (LIABA), will be on-site throughout the event offering free antique bottle appraisals for visitors who bring their own bottles for valuation. LIABA will have a full display of antique bottles for visitors to peruse and learn about.

New topics for the “Sea Glass Talks” will be shared by returning special guest presenters George Wm. Fisher and Mary McCarthy. George Wm. Fisher, author and local expert on antique bottles, will present

“Origins of Sea Glass: Beverage Bottles and Medicine Bottles” with an extension to last year’s topic to include milk bottles and condiment bottles.

Mary McCarthy, beachcombing educator and former vice president of the International Beachcombing Association and executive director of The Beachcombing Center, will present “Identifying Sea Glass by Color” and will be available outside her presentation schedule to identify visitors’ personal sea glass finds. She will also judge the Sea Glass of the Year contest, in which visitors are encouraged to enter their own pieces. Contest participants are eligible to win prizes in three separate categories: Best in Show, Most Unusual, and Best Historical Piece. “I’m thrilled to return to the 2nd Annual Sea Glass Festival at The Whaling Museum this year. The region is rich in history for coastal treasures, as evidenced by the finds brought in for identification and competition last year,” McCarthy said.

“This has become a staple event for us because there’s so much interest in it, and because we’re the only organization on Long Island doing an event focused on the history and artistry of glass at the same time,” said Gina Van Bell, assistant director of the museum.

Event attendees can register in advance to participate in the sea glass and wire wrapping workshop, a more in-depth jewelry class offered on the hour. Participants aged 12 and older will learn the essentials of securing sea glass and designing their own one-of-a-kind necklace. All materials are included. Workshop space is limited, and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Kids can partake in glassthemed crafts and a glass-themed scavenger hunt held inside the museum’s galleries as well as enjoy the play area in the If I Were a Whaler” exhibit space.

The Whaling Museum & Education Center is selling advance tickets to the event at cshwhalingmuseum.org/seaglass. Tickets bought before the event are $15 per person, and free for children 2 and under. Museum members pay a discounted rate of $10 per person. Advance tickets for the jewelry workshop are $25, and entry cards for the Sea Glass of the Year contest are $5. Tickets bought at the door cost an additional $5 each as well as the jewelry workshop which will be $30 at the door. All other event activities, except food truck purchases are included in admission. The museum is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. For more information, contact (631)367-3418.

—submitted by the Whaling Museum with additional reporting by Amanda Olsen

A participant in last year’s craft workshop.

(Photo by the Whaling Museum)

An artist creates a glass lionfish sculpture through a process called flameworking.

(Photo by the Whaling Museum)

Sea glass comes in many colors.

(Photo by the Whaling Museum)

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The kids’ craft table is always a hit.

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When Joe Met Joe: Our Family’s Encounter With The Black Hand, At The Turn Of The 20th Century

BY PAUL MILA

Giuseppe Palisi, 31 years old, and his wife Josephine 22, had no idea what awaited them as they departed Messina, Sicily for a voyage to the New World, around 1900. Like other immigrant groups before them, Italians had heard stories of a new land of opportunity across the sea, where the streets were paved with gold. Of course, when the young couple arrived in America the reality that greeted them was far from the image they had dreamed of. After surviving the processing and examination ordeal of Ellis Island, many “lucky” new immigrants settled in the crowded tenements and slums of New York City’s lower Manhattan. Those who were not so lucky were turned away for health reasons, most commonly for having “pink eye” (conjunctivitis), caused by trachoma, a leading cause of blindness in those pre-antibiotic times, and returned to Italy. This was the case for Giuseppe Palisi. However, not to be deterred from his goal of becoming an American citizen, he ventured to Canada. After his illness was cured, he and Josephine entered the United States through the northern border.

Giuseppe and Josephine began to eke out a living near New York’s Greenwich Village, in the vicinity of Washington Square, and started their family. Their first new arrival in their adopted country, Catherine, was born in 1903. A son, Thomas, was born soon after, followed by another son, Luca, in 1907. Their final child was my mother, Rose, born in 1912 – the year an iceberg sent the Titanic to the bottom of the sea. Mom used to joke that she was the original “Rose of Washington Square,” the title of the famous 1920s tune. Giuseppe opened a fruit stand, and also shined shoes to supplement his income. As a child I only knew my grandfather as a gentle, 80+-year-old man with a crooked nose. He always asked me to sit on his “laps.” My mother would correct him: “Papa, it’s lap, not laps.” I asked my mother about his crooked nose. She told me that one day he got a smudge of shoe polish on a gentleman’s socks, and the “gentleman” kicked Giuseppe in the face, breaking his nose. Eventually, Giuseppe had

managed to scrape enough money together to open a small grocery store in Greenwich Village, near Washington Square Park. Things were beginning to look up for the Palisi family, the beginning of the classic American Dream. Owning their own home would soon be within their reach! One morning, as my grandfather was preparing the store for the day’s customers, a stranger walked in and handed him a piece of paper. Giuseppe’s hands trembled when he looked down and saw the dreaded image of the Black Hand drawn on the paper. The note contained detailed instructions to deliver a specific amount of money at a designated location by a certain date and time. It also included threats to murder or kidnap Giuseppe’s family, and bomb his store if he failed to comply. Recent killings and bombings in the area convinced him that this was not an empty bluff. The final instruction in the letter clearly stated, “Do not go to the police!” Giuseppe looked into the stranger’s cold, dark eyes, and wondered if his dreams of a new life in America were going to end in a bloody explosion.

In early 1905, the New York Police Commissioner, William McAdoo, had placed an Italian-speaking detective, Lt. Joseph Petrosino, in charge of a five-man group of

Italian-speaking detectives, to combat the rash of killings and bombings committed by the Black Hand, primarily against Italian immigrants. The group became known as The Italian Squad. My grandfather had heard about Joe Petrosino, so he defied the Black Hand’s orders, and decided to enlist his help. He went to the local police precinct and asked to speak with Detective Petrosino. The officer in charge ushered him into his office. Petrosino stood, and extended his hand.

In his strong Italian accent my grandfather said, “Excuse my English, Detective Petrosino. My name is Giuseppe Palisi. I own a small grocery store. The Black Hand gave me this letter.” He handed the crude piece of paper to the detective.

Before Petrosino read the note he smiled, and patted my grandfather on the shoulder. “Eh, I’m Giuseppe too. That’s Joe. We’re both Joe! I like you, Joe. It’s good to meet you. Don’t worry about your English. I’m gonna help you.” The detective read the letter, then told my grandfather to follow the instructions, but to put old newspaper in the package instead of money. Then, leave the package in the designated spot as instructed and go home. He would take care of the rest.

It was late on a cold, windy, winter night as Giuseppe placed the

package next to a particular rock in a deserted Washington Square Park. He started to walk away, but his curiosity got the better of him. Instead of leaving as Detective Petrosino had instructed, he hid behind a nearby tree to see what would happen. Several minutes later, the pickup man came to retrieve the package. Petrosino jumped out from his own hiding place and began to beat up the mafioso with a series of brutal punches and kicks. Finally, when he had the man on the ground, he stood over him, grabbed the lapels of his coat and shook him, shouting in his bloodied face, “The Palisi family are my friends! If you ever bother them again, you’ll get a worse beating than this!” On purpose, he let the terrified man run away so he could report back to his gang. My grandfather never heard from The Black Hand again.

As the years passed, the story of the fight got bigger and more elaborate. By the time I heard it, the two men were sliding across the ice in the moonlight as they fought a lengthy battle. I thought the beating itself was an exaggerated story. However, one night while watching an episode of America’s Greatest Detectives on a cable TV show, I learned that beating up mafia hoodlums really was Petrosino’s preferred method of administering immediate justice. On a sad note, Detective Petrosino was assassinated by the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo, Sicily – the birthplace of the Mafia, in March, 1909, when a New York newspaper

leaked information about his trip overseas to conduct an investigation about Italian criminals fleeing justice and settling in America. However, the story of Detective Joseph Petrosino does not end there! His proud legacy lives on. The Italian Squad, which he led, was eventually disbanded but evolved into what is now the NYPD Intelligence Division. He is also credited with creating the NYPD Bomb Squad, and the Canine Squad, both of which are active today.

Several years ago, I received an invitation to my friend Michael Vecchione’s birthday party. Mike is retired Chief of the Rackets Division in the Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney’s Office. One name on the RSVP list caught my eye: Joseph Petrosino! I asked Mike if there was any connection. Turns out Joe is the grand-nephew of the famous detective, and continued his uncle’s crime fighting tradition by working as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County (Brooklyn, NY) DA’s office, until he retired in 2011. At the party I gave him a summary of this story for his family’s scrapbook, written by my daughter, Laura, for a high school class project about family history. So, like my grandfather, I also had the pleasure of “Meeting Joe.” (Paul Mila and his family reside in Carle Place, New York. When not diving or writing, Paul teaches underwater

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dive shop (Scuba Network), and coaches tennis.)

Giuseppe Palisi (58 years old) seated at left with his wife, Josephine (49). Their daughter, Catherine, stands behind her father. Next to Catherine is her husband, Louis Donato, my mother, Rose, her cousin Frances Belsito, brothers Thomas and Luca, and two other unidentified women. Next to Josephine is her brother, Father Belsito. Far right, Josephine’s other brother, Lucas Belsito, his wife (also named Josephine), and their son, Luke.

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Giuseppe and Josephine Palisi in their home, surrounded by their extended family. Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, 1958. (Photo submitted by Paul Mila)

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On April 28, 2023, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (KEDNY) and KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (KEDLI)(collectively, the Companies) led amendments to their gas tari schedules proposing to increase their annual gas delivery revenues e ective March 31, 2024. KEDNY proposes to increase its revenues by $414 million (a 28 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 17 percent increase in total revenues). KEDLI proposes to increase its revenues by $228 million (a 24 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 14 percent increase in total revenues). Although the actual bill impacts of these proposed changes on any particular customer class will vary based upon revenue allocation and rate design, the Companies state that a typical KEDNY residential heating customer will have a $30.95 average monthly bill increase and a typical KEDLI residential heating customer will have a $28.52 average monthly bill increase.

The Companies state that the rate increases are largely due to the need to invest in critical infrastructure to comply with Federal and State pipeline safety mandates, increased costs to deliver expanded energy e ciency and other demand reduction o erings, and economic factors such as rising cost of material due to in ation, increased contractor costs, and increases in property taxes. The Companies state that their rate lings are focused on delivering safe and reliable service, meeting the needs of customers, and advancing the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The Companies propose to e ectively maintain the current pace of leak prone pipe replacements through a more targeted replacement strategy; aggressively repair gas leaks and target the repair of high-emitting leaks through the use of advanced leak detection technology; continue or expand customer oriented initiatives to ensure energy a ordability, improve customer experience and maintain customer satisfaction; improve the resiliency of the distribution system by investing in automation, safety valves, and storm hardening projects; and continue or expand many CLCPA-supporting initiatives such as non-pipe alternatives, energy e ciency and demand response programs.

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Try To Enjoy Your Independence

Independence Day was a great opportunity to reflect on a variety of subjects. We pause to remember those who gave their lives so that we can live as free people. There are so many young men and women who could have chosen to stay home and pursue a career and a family, but they chose country over personal pursuits.

There are other reflections worth noting because they reveal how our society is currently functioning. We have a beautiful document called the Constitution which gives us so many freedoms to enjoy. Sadly many people use the Constitution as a license to foment the kind of divisions we are currently experiencing.

The First Amendment gives us the ability to express our views

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on multiple subjects. We can go to public forums and express our feelings on the issue of the moment. The late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. said that free

speech “doesn’t give you the right to yell fire in a crowded theater.” Regrettably, some people manipulate that admonition in the worst possible way.

When it comes to free speech our social media platforms allow too much expression with no serious efforts by such entities as Facebook and Twitter to curb harmful speech. There are so many obnoxious uses of social media that it is hard to recite all of them. One of the worst abuses of free speech is practiced by those who use the platform to bully other people. So often this practice ends in tragedy.

Periodically, we hear of some event that triggers a strong public outcry, such as the recent riots in France over the tragic death of a 17-year-old. No doubt many of the

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rioters have a grievance against that government, but they have no right to burn and pillage. Outlets such as Facebook allow content that encourages more violence.

The social media owners give the impression that they have thousands of employees monitoring all types of verbal violence but there is little proof that it is a true statement. Hundreds and possibly thousands of people perish throughout the world with no censorship of the culprits.

As we mourn the dead who gave their lives for us, it is also a good time to reflect on what is wrong in America and what we as Americans should be doing to stop the abuses of our Constitution. This is a great country and we have so many opportunities to make it even greater.

Addressing pet peeves with your partner can ensure relationship success.

Pet peeves- we all have them, but they are different for each of us. For some it may involve getting perturbed when watching someone chew with their mouth open; for others, frustration may occur when laundry is left on the floor. Each of these annoyances carries a different weight, and while we may be more equipped to simply roll with some of them, others may lead to tension and frustration. Some people may have navigated discussions involving pet peeves with roommates in the past, however, others may be dealing with broaching the topic for the first time with their partners.

Consider hypothetical couple Erika and Jason, who have been together for two years and recently moved in together. While Jason is wonderful when it comes to helping with the household responsibilities, he has recently been getting on Erika’s nerves when it comes to hanging on to and forgetting to replace almost finished/completely finished items. For example, a cereal box was left in the kitchen cabinet with only a few pieces of cereal inside. Erika also was forced to fend for herself when only one square of single ply toilet paper was left on the roll in the bathroom. She had brought this issue up once before, and while it let to a temporary (very temporary)

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adjustment, there was no lasting behavior change. She also doesn’t want to be seen as a nag or come off as ungrateful for everything else that Jason contributes to their partnership.

Psychologist Michael Cunningham notes that our emotional reactions help alert us to situations or behaviors that we need to pay closer attention to. For example, getting frustrated by a poor driver draws our attention to their actions, and can help protect us. In this case, Erika’s pet peeve relating to the inability to get rid of almost finished items has made her more vigilant when it comes to finding things around the home that may need to be replaced. Over time, these annoying behaviors (i.e., leaving empty items around) can become extremely frustrating triggers, which can then lead to large scale

fights between partners.

To address a pet peeve with your partner in a constructive way, there are several things that can be done:

• Be specific and focus on one behavior at a time.

It is important for Erika to address Jason’s habit of leaving finished items around the house and for her to avoid generalizing.

Erika values Jason’s contributions to the household chores, so saying that he never cleans up, would be an inaccurate statement and would detract from the actual behavior she wants him to change.

• Focus on the problematic behavior by using “I statements”. Erika should avoid attacking Jason’s character, and as such should not say, “You’re such a slob.” Rather, she should share what the problematic behavior is, and why it is upsetting to her. She may say, “When you leave unfinished items in the cabinets or drawers, I am not able to tell what we need more of. This sometimes leaves me in situations in which I run out of what I need.” This helps clarify why the issue Erika finds offensive is problematic.

• Ask your partner if they are willing to work on the behavior and problem solve/create solutions together.

Once Erika knows that Jason

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Honor Harry Chapin’s Legacy With Action To End Hunger

If you compiled the names of the most impactful Long Islanders in our history, you’d surely start off with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Marie Colvin, and Walt Whitman to name a few – and in my estimation, Harry Chapin is a fitting fourth candidate to complete any proverbial Mount Rushmore of great Long Islanders.

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In just nine years as a recording artist, he released 12 albums that embodied his distinctive style as a musical storyteller. Thanks to timeless melodies and stirring lyrics that vividly told stories of everyday life, songs like “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D,” “Circle,” “Sequel,” and of course, “Cat’s in the Cradle” became embedded into the soundtracks of our lives during the 1970s and beyond.

Using those remarkable gifts, he pursued his philanthropic calling and his mission to eradicate hunger in the United States in particular.

LEGISLATOR ARNOLD W. DRUCKER

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that summer evening and through our society for years to come. He would be cited as an inspiration for future endeavors like USA For Africa and Live Aid, and countless memorial awards, theaters and humanitarian events would be named in his honor.

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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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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 one of the world’s highest paid entertainers at the time, he gave generously to charitable causes, hosted numerous benefit concerts, and used his platform as a springboard for advocacy such as his involvement in launching World Hunger Year (now known as WhyHunger) and establishing the Presidential Commission on World Hunger during the Carter administration. However, the food bank that now bears his name is perhaps his greatest innovation. When Harry Chapin launched Long Island Cares in 1980, he created Long Island’s first food bank, and in doing so revolutionized our regional approach to addressing food insecurity and hunger.

In 2021, Long Island Cares distributed 14 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 11.5 million meals – and now has a half-dozen brick-and-mortar storefront locations across Long Island. The agency was instrumental in addressing crises like Superstorm Sandy and the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And because no member of the family – included the four-legged and feathered ones – is spared from hunger, their seventh location, Baxter’s Pet Pantry, is dedicated to gathering and distributing pet food and supplies to families in need.

In this oft-derided age of the celebrity candidate, Harry Chapin would have been a natural to run for the House of Representatives or another elected office, but not because he was a star. He would have been ideal because did the work and cared deeply about the future we shared. Sadly, he never got that chance – on July 16, 1981, while driving to a benefit concert at Eisenhower Park, Harry’s Volkswagen was hit by an 18-wheeler on the Long Island Expressway, and he was fatally injured.

The shock of his sudden, untimely death reverberated through the park on

Already, neighboring municipalities like Suffolk County have declared July 16 Harry Chapin Day in honor of all he achieved in just 38 years. Here in Nassau County, I am continuing to pursue legislation which I filed last year to formally establish a Harry Chapin Day of our own. While there has been no action by the Legislative Majority on my legislation to date, I will never lose hope or lose sight of the important mission in front of us.

Rather than wait for the gears of government to turn, I decided to immediately implement one of its tenets of my proposed legislation – after all, Harry Chapin was the man who said, “When in doubt, do something!” Starting on July 16, my office will be holding its second annual summer food drive to benefit Long Island Cares and draw renewed attention to Harry Chapin’s legacy.

Amongst the many lessons of the last several years, we have all been confronted with the hard truth that far more of our neighbors struggle silently with food insecurity than we ever believed.

If you would like to support this endeavor, you can do so by making contributions of non-perishable goods at the PlainviewOld Bethpage and Syosset Libraries and Plainview’s Trio Hardware, or donate directly to Long Island Cares, through August 16. Please call my office at 516571-6216 or email adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov if you have any questions.

In Harry’s words again, “we all have the potential to move the world, and the world is ready to be moved.”

This summer, as Nassau County residents and Long Islanders, let’s unite to move the world to a better and more humane place.

(Arnold W. Drucker, of Plainview, has represented Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District since 2016.)

HOMES

Recently Sold

This home at 58 Convent Rd. in Syosset sold on July 11 for $925,000. It is centrally located in town and is in walking distance to the newly renovated train station. The home has a new roof, including the framing plywood. The home has a new boiler, central air conditioning and two types of cooling systems. The driveway is new and so is the kitchen with its new center island and new appliances. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home is within view of the elementary school and is near many great amenities. The taxes are low too.

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Searing Heat Is Dangerous

With temperatures expected to hit the mid90s this week, motorists need to take extra precautions to ensure children and pets are not left unattended in vehicles where they could suffer heatstroke. Sweltering summer heat can quickly send temperatures inside vehicles well past the point that can injure and kill children and pets. So far this year 11 children have died from vehicular heatstroke. In 2022, this preventable tragedy killed 33 children. Since 1998, the year pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths were first recorded, 950 children have perished in hot vehicles.

when children are forgotten in the vehicle by their caregiver, it is common that there was a change in the daily routine, such as a parent dropping the child off at daycare who would not normally have that responsibility. More than a quarter of heatstroke tragedies are caused by children gaining access to a vehicle on their own, without a parent or caregiver realizing. Examples include young children playing games such as “hide and seek” and entering a hot vehicle to be quickly overcome by hyperthermia. It is critical to lock parked vehicles to reduce this risk.

This wide-line ranch-style home at 36 Berkley Ln. in Syosset sold on July 12 for $920,000. It is in a premier neighborhood location on an oversized property. The home has a heated and fenced-in pool, fire pit and deck and is perfect for entertaining. The lower level offers potential for a fourth bedroom and has a newly renovated bathroom. The recreation room is huge. The main level has wood flooring and a great room with a sunken den and fireplace. There are sliders to the backyard. The primary bedroom has a new full bathroom.

On a summer day, leaving a child or a pet inside a vehicle for less than 10 minutes can prove fatal. The bodies of children and pets heat up three to five times faster than adults and can quickly exceed a core body temperature of 104 degrees where brain and organ damage begin, and death quickly follows. On a 70-degree day, with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a closed vehicle can reach over 115 degrees in less than 15 minutes. Even on cool days, the greenhouse effect of a vehicle interior can be dangerous. In 2016, heatstroke killed a 13-monthold in Rossville, GA, when the outside temperature was 52 degrees. In 2012 two brothers aged 2 and 4 died in Mesa, CO, when the air temperature was a near-freezing 35 degrees.

It is important to note that

Children are often knowingly left in a vehicle; 20 percent of these deaths occur because a caregiver left the child intentionally, yet not necessarily maliciously. Young children are left to “finish a nap” or the caregiver runs into a store to complete an errand without the child, not realizing how quickly brain damage can occur. Twenty-one states have laws preventing caregivers from leaving children unattended in a vehicle. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. Children or pets left alone in a vehicle should be reported to 911 and, if necessary, action taken to remove them. “Look before you lock” your vehicle and when you exit, keep the vehicle locked so a child cannot gain access.

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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.

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All Hail Big Red! Champ Of The Sports Of Champs

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“Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine.”

Who can forget Chic Anderson’s famous line as Big Red raced down the finish line in the 1973 Belmont Stakes to win that year’s Triple Crown.

The years have not diminished the horse’s legendary run through history.

In a field of only five horses, Secretariat broke out of the gate early, winning by 31 lengths, the largest margin of victory in Belmont history. His winning time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds is also a mark for dirt field racing.

Secretariat’s great rival was Sham, who in another year might also have dominated. The two started out evenly during the first turn and even into the half-mile mark.

Entering the backstretch and approaching three-quarters of a mile, Secretariat maintained his torrid pace as Sham began to fade, ultimately finishing last. At the three-quarters mile marker, Big Red took over. Sham began to falter, while Secretariat maintained his lightning fast speed. The horse pulled away and extended his lead with an incredible stretch run. In the postrace analysis, it was discovered that Sham had suffered a hairline fracture of his right front cannon bone during the race, which ended his racing career.

With the Belmont win, Secretariat became the ninth horse to win the Triple Crown, combining Belmont with wins in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Big Red also broke a 25-year drought where no horse had completed the achievement. The last one to do so was the equally immoral Citation, who completed the feat in 1948.

As the race approached, Secretariat was already a national hero, appearing on the covers of several national publications.

“Secretariat suddenly transcended horse racing and became a cultural phenomenon, a sort of undeclared national holiday from the tortures of Watergate and the Vietnam War,” wrote William Nack.

After the race, jockey Ron Turcotte said: “This horse really paced himself. He is smart: I think he knew he was going 1+1⁄2 miles, I never pushed him.”

Commenting on the record time, The Blood-Horse magazine editor Kent Hollingsworth added: “Two twenty-four flat! I don’t believe it. Impossible. But I saw it. I can’t breathe. He won by a sixteenth of a mile! I saw it. I have to believe it.”

Seth Hancock of Claiborne Farm made a

more telling comparison.

“You want to know who Secretariat is in human terms?” he asked. “Just imagine the greatest athlete in the world. The greatest. Now make him six-foot-three, the perfect height. Make him real intelligent and kind. And on top of that, make him the bestlookin’ guy ever to come down the pike. He was all those things as a horse.”

In all, Big Red won five Eclipse Awards, including Horse of the Year honors at ages two and three. He was nominated to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1974.

In The Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, Secretariat was second to Man o’ War. No surprise. Secretariat was a thoroughbred born to the breed.

His breeding was arranged by Penny Chenery (then known as Penny Tweedy). Secretariat was sired by Bold Ruler and his dam was Somethingroyal, a daughter of Princequillo. Bold Ruler was a leading sire in North America from 1963 to 1969 and again in 1973.

He, too, was a great horse, winning the Preakness Stakes and Horse of the Year honors in 1957, and American Champion Sprint Horse honors in 1958.

Bold Ruler’s offspring matured into a champion. He stood 16.2 hands (66 inches, 168 cm) when fully grown. His chest, trainers noted, was so large that he required a custom-made girth. An Australian trainer said of him, “He is incredible, an absolutely perfect horse. I never saw anything like him.”

For trainers, Secretariat’s hindquarters were the main source of his power. While racing, Big Red’s hind legs were able to reach far under himself, increasing his drive.

Secretariat made his debut in 1972 as a two-year old, winning seven of his remaining eight starts, setting the 1973 performance. That year, he received the Eclipse Award for champion two-year-old colt, and also was the 1972 Horse of the Year. The Triple Crown beckoned.

Also in 1973, Secretariat set speed records in all three races: The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes, and The Belmont Stakes. On it went.

Secretariat’s win in the Gotham Stakes tied the track record for 1 mile. Later, he set a world record in the Marlboro Cup at 1+1⁄8 miles, while winning two major stakes races on turf. Needless to say, he won his second Horse of the Year title, plus Eclipse Awards for champion three-year-old colt and champion turf horse.

For 1973, Secretariat was again named Horse of the Year and also won Eclipse Awards as the American Champion ThreeYear-Old Male Horse.

The great horse was set out to stud, a process that produced numerous top ranked horses, including General Assembly, Lady’s Secret, Risen Star, Kingston Rule, and Tinners Way. Risen Star nearly matched his pop’s record, winning both the 1988

Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

In the fall of 1989, Secretariat became afflicted with laminitis—a painful and debilitating hoof condition. In time, the champ of champs was euthanized on October 4 at the age of 19.

The legend lives on.

On Oct. 16, 1999, in a ceremony conducted in the winner’s circle at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, the U.S. Postal Service honored Secretariat with a 33-cent postage stamp bearing his image.

His Belmont run ranks second to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point NBA game from ESPN Classic’s show Who’s No. 1?

According to ESPN, 263 roads in the United States are named after him, more than any other athlete. Secretariat Drive is the most common option. In Illinois, the Secretariat Stakes was created in 1974 to honor his appearance at Arlington Park in 1973. And in Virginia, The Meadow, the farm at which he was foaled, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Finally, the replica Secretariat statue at Belmont Park is draped in white carnations each year for the Belmont Stakes. “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?/A nation turns its lonely eyes to you,” sang Paul Simon in “Mrs. Robinson.”

The same is true of Secretariat.

Secretariat many lengths ahead. (Archived photos)

The replica Secretariat statue at Belmont Park is draped in white carnations each year for the Belmont Stakes.

(photo via Wikimedia Commons)

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Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don’t always need to use your own energy to get things done. Be strategic. Use energy from the outside instead of resisting it. Don’t contradict reality. When you are face to face with a problem, turn around. Join the ow like you would join a wave. You can guide strong forces instead of ghting them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Because it’s so di cult to see yourself objectively, you don’t realize all that you have to contribute until you witness those without such assets. New environments and fresh faces will inspire you and give you a more accurate perspective on how you can meet the needs of others and get yours met, too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are a smooth and discreet operator this week. It’s good to see mistakes because each is an opportunity to improve. You’ll make note of it privately instead of pointing it out to others. Whether the mistake is yours or someone else’s, you can use it to advance without making a fuss or drawing too much attention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re striving to be a more compassionate person, not because you seek sainthood but because you’d rather live in and contribute to a kind world. e self-centered behavior of others will make it challenging to stick with the mission. Everyone is doing their best. Remember this and love wins.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). ere’s a person or circumstance that has you alert and on guard. If only a good defense would protect your feelings, but it can’t. So instead of wasting energy ghting your emotions, agree to feel whatever comes up. is approach will expand and empower you, elevating your position and increasing your options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As open-minded and exible as you are, this week it’s better to do things your way, especially when it comes to fun. ere’s no need to subscribe to other people’s version of a good time. You know what brings you joy. Go with what puts a smile on your own face and you’ll soon see smiles all around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No one likes feeling like they must always be “on” to be accepted. at’s why you make sure people know that you embrace them as they are. You encourage everyone to relax and be themselves. And though they still want to impress you, they feel comfortable around you and want to be around you more overall.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Serenity and clarity are on o er when you keep your life simple. Ignore complications and they’ll go away. Because you revel in pleasures such as watching nature, enjoying good company and eating delicious food, you will be ready with the right receptive mindset for other kinds of experiences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be aware of how your physical form is intricately connected to all that’s around you. You are continuously exchanging matter and energy with your surroundings. Like food and air, your interactions shape and in uence your body. is week, you’ll love how it all leans toward health, energy and the good vibes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll develop an interest that is unusual or outside your main focus. It’s too early to see how this will help you reach a goal, but it will. Di erent personalities will make things more interesting for you. Because you don’t require that everyone conform to your expectations of them, your social landscape is varied and beautiful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). For the majority of Earth’s history, pond scum ruled. ere are times this week when you’ll be convinced it still does. Try not to get discouraged by the messes you’ll sort out. You’ll adopt a helpful perspective that gives you the energy to work smart, hard and fast.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Because there is so much competing for your attention this week, you’ll appreciate people who can simply state their need or tell you exactly what they would like you to do. You are adept at helping others in the speci c way they prefer -- a gift made possible by your intelligence and lack of ego. is will be your gateway to good fortune.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is year sees you in a constant state of motion, vibrating with energy. You’ll bring something extraordinary into existence and fall in love with it, too. It’s a re ection of your unique essence and the depth of your creative power. You’ll inspire others and be constantly reminded of the profound joy that comes from following your passions. More highlights: connecting with past relationships to build a legacy, moving and/or renovating to accommodate new interests, and a huge sale that brings in a bag of money.

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On the tennis court

Solution: 15 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

On the tennis court

Solution:

FROM KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, 300 W. 57th STREET, 41st FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019

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CONTRACT BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023

CONTRACT BRIDGE

A sophisticated play

By Steve Becker

But if East plays the queen of spades at trick one, declarer will almost surely go down. South wins the queen with the king because he would naturally be afraid that West might hold the A-J-x-x-x, in which case the defenders would collect the first five spade tricks after a spade return by East.

Once South wins the opening lead with the king, he is fighting a losing battle. Sooner or later, he has to lead diamonds, and when East gains the lead, he plays the ace and another spade to sink the contract.

count can frequently prove very useful to the defenders. For example, consider East’s play to the first trick in this deal. Normally, East would take the ace on the opening lead. This would be in keeping with the general principle of third-hand high. He would then continue with the queen of spades, ducked by declarer, and the four, which South would win with the king.

Observe the effect of these plays. Declarer — after losing a diamond finesse to East’s queen — winds up making three notrump, scoring one spade, three hearts, four diamonds and a club.

Why should East vary from the usual procedure of third-hand high? Because he knows declarer has the king of spades and wants to encourage him to win the trick. South’s opening notrump bid showed 15 to 17 points. Since East sees 11 points in dummy and 12 more in his own hand, there are only 17 points left for South and West to hold.

It is therefore impossible for West to have the king of spades, since this would mean that South had less than 15 points. But note that even if South had somehow lacked the king of spades, East’s queen would win the first trick, and nothing would be lost.

Indeed, even in those cases where declarer’s point count is not as precisely known, the queen would still be the play of choice for the very same reasons.

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LEGAL NOTICE

TheLEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST

2007-A1, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-A UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY

1, 2007 Plaintiff, Against BETSY PRIFTAKIS, ET AL. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/25/2017, 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 8/8/2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 401 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, 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 the Incorporated Village of Garden City, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 34 Block 68 Lot 101

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,449,947.54 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 2011/005822

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.

George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 6/1/2023 File Number: 2723397 RS 7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241528-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

SURROGATE’S COURTNASSAU COUNTY

PROBATE CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and Independent

File No.2022-3733

To Jacob Frank, Beryl Frank, Rebecca Gross 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, heirs-at-law and

next-of-kin of the said MARSHA RIBON , 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 Russell W. Rosen and Gaitree Ji, who are residing at 444 East 86th, St. Apt 24b, NY NY 10028 and 595 Elm St., West Hempstead, NY

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 fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARSHA RIBON, lately domiciled at 1136 Park Lane North, Franklin Square, NY 11010 admitting to probate a Will dated October 20, 2017, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MARSHA RIBON deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that X] Letters Testamentary to Russell W. Rosen and Gaitree Ji ) Letters of Trusteeship to Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to ]Further relief sought (if any):

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate

Dated, Attested and Sealed

June 13, 2023

SEAL

Name of Attorney: Warshaw Burstein LLP

Address 575 Lexington Ave., 7th Fl, NY NY 10022 212-984-7882

Plese@wbny.com

Phone No.

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.

A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITA-

TION

Notice: 22NYCRR 207.7c:

Proof of Service should be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. 7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241626-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Y&Z CONSTRUCTION US LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and

LEGAL NOTICES

shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 165 NASSAU BOULEVARD, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552.

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MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. RIAZ AHMAD, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 9, 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 August 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 223 JACKSON AVE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501-2425.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau (formerly Queens) and State of New York, Section:

9, Block: 400, Lot: 346 (Lot Group 346-347). The approximate amount of judgment is $515,166.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 602527/2019.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

MARK LIEBERMAN, Esq., Referee Roach Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241600-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. AILEEN TUPPER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 8, 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 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 537 Liberty Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im-

provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Williston Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 272 and Lot 144. Approximate amount of judgment is $414,006.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 614054/2018. 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.

James J. Keefe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201094-1

7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241601-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of DULCE LENAHAN CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/05/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 160 Arthur Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. Purpose: any lawful act.

7-26-19-12-5; 6-28-21-20236T-#241422-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of PHELLOTECH LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/02/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 1818 Chowan St., Elmont, NY, 11003. Purpose: any lawful act.

7-26-19-12-5; 6-28-21-20236T-#241431-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Teddy5 Productions. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/17/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. The principal business address of the LLC is 610

Terrace Blvd New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.

7-26-19-12-5; 6-28-21-20236T-#241448-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE ASPEN G3 TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, Pltf. vs. SHEIKH A. SHAKOOR, et al, Defts. Index #613056/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 5, 2023, 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 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 548 North Third Street a/k/a 548 Third Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 a/k/a Section 8, Block 23, Lot 82. Lot Group 82-83. Approx. amt. of judgment is $113,906.75 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

JUDGE SCOTT H. SILLER, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100521

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LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - DAVID OSTAD A/K/A DAVID H. OSTAD, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 3rd day of August, 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 in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 7 Coachmans Court, Old Westbury, NY 11568.

(Section: 19, Block: 51, Lot: 1189)

Approximate amount of lien $2,443,075.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judg-

ment and terms of sale.

Index No. 611884/2018. Stephen G. Frommer, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

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

Dated: May 24, 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.

7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241651-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. FRANCIS LEWIS PROPERTY HOLDING CORP., et al, Defts. Index #604159/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 8, Block 165, Lot(s) 56-57, 158. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RONALD

FERRARO, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100555

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, TD BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO TD BANKNORTH, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. CATHERINE DELLIS, Defendant. Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 3, 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 August 22, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 16 Hamilton Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580-5301. 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 Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead,

County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 355 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $223,643.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 4916/2016. 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.

Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee Duane Morris, LLP, 1540 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, Attorneys for Plaintiff 8-9-2; 7-26-19-2023-4T#241749-NIN/NHP

WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION C/O CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LOUIS MAUCLAIR, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 27, 2009 and Order Confirming Referee Report and Further Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Nunc Pro Tunc duly entered on June 6, 2022 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on October 28, 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 on July 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 827 Eastfield Road, Westbury, NY 11590. 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 Westbury, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 402 and Lot 41. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,115,862.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 007792/2007. 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.

Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee

Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street,

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Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-3, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 200 -3, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Richard Taylor; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2018 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 August 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 258 Covert Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel near Westbury, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11 Block 96 Lots 35 36. Approximate amount of judgment $404,645.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 008833/2015. 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.”

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 24, 2023

7-19-12-5; 6-28-2023-4T#241487-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

File No. 2021-3606

SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY

PROBATE CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,

By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: Thomas Hegewald

TO: Michael Hegewald

To: Jennifer Hegewald Galvin

To: Elizabeth Bianchi Howard

To: Mark Bianchi

TO: 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 EVA FORD, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifical-

ly 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.

TO: Nassau County Public Administrator

TO: Attorney General N.Y. State GREETINGS; A petition having been duly filed by Nancy Skelton, who is domiciled at 49 Lace Lane Westbury NY 11590.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED

TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 on August 30, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of Eva Ford lately domiciled at 152 Lewis Ave Westbury NY 11590 admitting to probate a Will dated 12th day of March, 2018 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Eva Ford deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Nancy Skelton.

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY

June 13, 2023

Surrogate

Dated, Attested and Sealed, Debra KellerLeimbach, 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.

Attorney: Oleh N. Dekajlo

Esq.

Address: 1975 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow NY 11554

Phone: (516) 542-9300

Email: Dekajlo@aol.com

A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION

Notice: 22NYCRR 207.7c: Proof of Service should be on filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. In computing such period of two days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall not be taken into account.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/21/2020, 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 8/8/2023 at 2:00pm, premises known as 310 Fulton Street, Westbury, New York 11590, 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 the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

Section 10 Block 178 Lot 219

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $705,325.12 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 15889/2009

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.

Giulia Palermo, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 6/20/23

File Number: 18-301654 SH 7-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#241627-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against SHEILA MILLER, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREA BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREA AGNES BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREAS BEDFORD A/K/A ANDREAS AGNES BEDFORD, 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 30, 2019, 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 August 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Premises known as 3 Hommell Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 462 Lot 147. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $806,878.10 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005021/2016. 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.”

David Dikman, Esq., Referee NY-73000135-16

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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 OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. MARLENE BRANDSTETTER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Amended Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 13, 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 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 31 Palm Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 456 and Lot 29. Approximate amount of judgment is $742,062.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #10672/2014. 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.

Maria Sideris, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180601-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., V. MONIQUE ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 09, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and MONIQUE ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction 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 12 OAKSDALE DRIVE A/K/A OAKDALE DRIVE, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 418, Lot 14: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NEW CASSEL, PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 009097/2015. Lawrence A. Weinreich, 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 SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LLOYD GRAY, et al, Defts. Index #606559/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 11, Block 412, Lot 45. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN

J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100554 8-2; 7-26-19-12-2023-4T#241655-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Bruce Purrington a/k/a Bruce R. Purrington; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2022 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 August 10, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 61 Prince Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 461 Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment $465,123.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde 605057/2019. 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.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-

4792 Dated: June 6, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA

STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION

TRUST 2018-HB1, Plaintiff, vs. BEVERLY GARZA, AS FIDUCIARY OF THE ESTATE OF BETTIE J. GARZA

AKA BETTIE JEAN GARZA, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Con-

firming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 20, 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 August 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 207 Wright Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and

being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 40 and Lot 61. Approximate amount of judgment is $273,559.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 610117/2019. 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.

Brian Davis, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 8-2; 7-26-19-12-2023-4T#241798-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E Plaintiff, Against JESULA DESULME, NEPHTALIE SOUFFRANT

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/16/2019, 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 8/22/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 871 Park Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town Of North Hempstead, Nassau County, State Of New York. Section 11 Block 109 Lot 18 And 19.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $645,069.97 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index 9412/2015

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. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 5/26/2023

File Number: 17-300290

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LEGAL NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A PERMIT New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Date· 06/30/2023

Applicant: RICHARD

STEINBERG

Facility: STEINBERG PROPERTY

53 BACON RD 10-B-452

OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

Application ID: 1-2822-01919/00001

Permits(s) Applied for: 1Article 15 Title 15 Long Island Well Project is located: in NORTH HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY

Project Description:

The applicant proposes the installation and operation of one (I) new 4” diameter irrigation well. The new irrigation well will be installed at an approximate depth of 250 feet below grade and equipped with a pumping capacity of 80 gallons per minute (gpm). The project is located at 53 Bacon Road in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. NCTM#l 0-B-452.

Availability of Application

Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment.

A Negative Declaration is on file. coordinated review was performed.

SEQR Lead Agency NYS Department of Environmental Conservation State Historic Preservation Act (SJ-IPA) Determination

The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

Availability For Public Comment

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 08/04/2023 or 16 days after the publication date of t his notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

RIANNA M SCANLON

NYSDEC

SUNY @ Stony Brook/50

Circle Rd Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR EMC

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2003-B, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-B, Plaintiff against DOMINICK AGOSTINO

A/K/A DOMINIC AGOSTINO A/K/A DOMINIK

AGOSTINO, et al Defendant(s)

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 6, 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 August 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Premises known as 44 Asbury Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. Sec 10 Block 299 Lot 13. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York in Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $387,459.44 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000423/2015.

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.”

Richard Lunenfeld, Esq., Referee SPSJN260 8-9-2; 7-26-19-2023-4T#241824-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Quantum Abstract Service LLC. rt of Org file with w/Secy of State of NY SSNY filed on /2 /2023 Office location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail to: 67 Elmwood Ave, Roosevelt NY 11575. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

PLEASE TAKE NO-

TICE that the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead at a regular public meeting of the Board held on the 11th day of July, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York,

duly adopted an ordinance establishing a reserved parking space, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 1660 of the Vehicle and raffic aw.

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that the ordinance shall read as follows:

ORDINANCE AFFECTING SWALM STREET IN WESTBURY

1. Section 5 of the ordinance establishing handicapped spaces adopted July 21, 1987 and amended September 15, 1987, February 7, 1989, April 3, 1990, July 17, 1990, November 20, 1990, December 4, 1990, February 19, 1991, October 8, 1991, April 29, 1992, August 11, 1992, April 13, 1993, May 3, 1994, November 22, 1994, April 25, 1995, August 29, 1995, August 27, 1996, November 12, 1996, December 17, 1996, March 4, 1997, May 6, 1997, June 10, 1997, July 15, 1997, March 24, 1998, November 17, 1998, March 2, 1999, June 8, 1999, October 20, 1999, June 27, 2000, August 29, 2000, September 19, 2000, November 14, 2000, February 13, 2001, March 6, 2001, March 27, 2001, May 15, 2001, August 21, 2001, October 16, 2001, November 13, 2001, January 29, 2002, March 12, 2002, April 2, 2002, June 4, 2002, October

1, 2002, November 19, 2002, December 10, 2002, February 11, 2003, April 22, 2003, October 21, 2003, January 6, 2004, March 9, 2004, May 11, 2004, June 29, 2004, August 31, 2004, January 25, 2005, June 14, 2005, July 19, 2005, October 18, 2005, November 15, 2005, January 3, 2006, January 24, 2006, March 21, 2006, May 2, 2006, January

2, 2007, March 6, 2007, April 17, 2007, June 19, 2007, August 14, 2007, September 25, 2007, December 11, 2007, January 29, 2008, May

6, 2008, June 17, 2008, July 29, 2008, August 19, 2008, September 9, 2008, January 6, 2009, January 27, 2009, May 19, 2009, June 23, 2009, July 14, 2009, August 4, 2009, August 25, 2009, October 20, 2009, December 8, 2009, January 26, 2010, October 5, 2010 and December 14, 2010, January 25, 2011, March 8, 2011, June 14, 2011, July 12, 2011, September 27, 2011, December 13, 2011, May 8, 2012, June 19, 2012, July 10, 2012 August 21, 2012, November 20, 2012, December 11, 2012, January

8, 2013, February 19, 2013, March 12, 2013, April 23, 2013, May 14, 2013, June 4, 2013, September 10, 2013, December 10, 2013, February 25, 2014, April 1, 2014, June 10, 2014, December 9, 2014, March 31, 2015, May 12, 2015, July 14, 2015, August 25, 2015, October 20, 2015, November 17, 2015, November 17, 2015, December 15, 2015 and January 26,

13, 2016, September 27, 2016, October 25, 2016 and December 13, 2016, January 31, 2017, February 28, 2017, April 4, 2017, April 25, 2017, and July 18, 2017, September 7, 2017, September 26, 2017, November 14, 2017, January 30, 2018, February 27, 2018, September 6, 2018, September 27, 2018, October 25, 2018, November 20, 2018, December 18, 2018, January 29, 2019, February 28, 2019, March 19, 2019, April 30, 2019, June 18, 2019, September 5, 2019, November 19, 2019, July 23, 2020, September 3, 2020, September 24, October 22, 2020,May 20, 2021 and August 5, 2021 October 21, 2021, November 18, 2021 and September 1, 2022, April 4, 2023 and June 6, 2023 is further amended by adding thereto a new subdivision as follows:

“129” A reserved parking space on the east side of Swalm Street, Westbury, New York, from a point 248 feet north from the north curbline of Broadway, north, for a distance of 20 feet;

2. This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Town Clerk pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Dated: Manhasset, New York July 11, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICE

SU PREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF IRENE HOLMES A/K/A IRENE HOLDER A/K/A IRENE HOLMES-HOLDER, IF THEY BE LIVING AND IF THEY BE DEAD, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 07, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF IRENE HOLMES A/K/A IRENE HOLDER A/K/A IRENE HOLMES-HOLDER, IF THEY BE LIVING AND IF THEY BE DEAD, 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 15, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 167 SYLVESTER STREET, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 29, Lot 57 58: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PAR-

CEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NEW CASSEL, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde

010327/2014. Roger Hausch, 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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Boating Courses On The Water

District 3 is the Long Island New York regional organization of the United States Power Squadrons, a non-profit educational 501 (c)(3) organization that teaches safe boating, boat handling, navigation, and various courses to members and to the public. Each squadron or local club is ready to help local boaters learn more. Contact a local club near you for more information. Contact a squadron near you and take a safe boating course or advanced educational course today.

NY State Law requires all “Motor Boat Operators born on or after Jan 1st, 1993 to obtain a Boating Safety Certificate. Virtual, in-person, and blended classrooms are now available. On-line classes bring safe boating courses directly to your home. In-person classes allow students to meet directly with instructors. Blended Classes include both formats for today’s busy students. To choose your boating educational options contact a Squadron near you.

United States Power Squadrons is part of America’s Boating Club. America’s Boating Club offers a wide range of boating courses and seminars for all levels, including boat handling, navigation, boating rules and regulations, marine electronics, boat maintenance in the classroom, online, and on the

water. Since its founding in 1914, America’s Boating Club has helped make boating better through boating education and safety programs.

District 3 Boating Courses

Squadron: Captree - America’s Boating

Course

Contact: Eugene Johnson Phone: 631-921-3403

Email: pwrbtr@aol.com

Location: Zoom

City: Babylon, NY 11702

Start Date: SEP 26, 2023 Time: 07:00PM

Cost: $60.00

Squadron: Port Washington - America’s Boating Course

Contact: Mary Anne Mccoy Phone: 516-680-8636

Email: mmcnp@aol.com

Location: Virtual Classroom

City: Port Washington, NY 11050

Start Date: OCT 18, 2023 Time: 07:30PM

Cost: $60.00

District 3 Advanced Classes

Subject: Advanced Piloting, Squadron: Captree

Contact: Gene Johnson Phone: 631-921-3403

Email: pwrbtr@aol.com

Location: Virtual

Address: On Line

City: Babylon, NY 11702

Start Date: SEP 19, 2023 Time: 07:00PM

Cost: $195.00

—Submitted by United States Power Squadrons

Thousands In Euros Reported Stolen From Williston Park Parked Car

The Nassau County Police Department

Third Squad reports the details of a grand larceny that allegedly occurred at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, June 30, in Williston Park: According to detectives, the male victim, 38, entered the Bank of America located at 1600 Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park to exchange $18,500 in U.S. currency for euros, approximately €16,959. When the complainant exited the bank, he entered his Nissan Altima and put the money in the glove box. He then drove to the Williston Townhouse Diner located at 112 Hillside Avenue and parked his vehicle in the parking lot. At 4:45 p.m. an unknown male suspect entered the parking lot and

proceeded to go directly over to the victim’s unoccupied parked vehicle, opened the front passenger door and removed the euros from the vehicle, according to camera footage. The suspect then returned to his vehicle that was parked on Hillside Avenue in front of the diner and fled the scene westbound on Hillside Avenue. The suspect is described as a male, white, thin build, short shaven hair, unshaven beard, in his 40s, wearing a black-colored cap, a blue long-sleeve shirt, black-colored pants and black sneakers. The suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a silver/gray colored 2018 Kia Sportage. — Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited

Town Unveils New Harbor Patrol Boat

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

Earlier this month, the Town of North Hempstead unveiled its newest harbor patrol boat. North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte joined together with the Town’s Department of Public Safety to present the new boat.

The new boat is 29 feet long with stateof-the-art GPS, mapping capabilities and thermal imaging. The boat will be used to patrol and protect Manhasset Bay, Hempstead Harbor, Little Neck Bay and parts of the Long Island Sound.

In 2021, under former Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the town was awarded $20,991 in funding as part of FEMA’s Port Security Grant program that helped secure this boat for the town. According to a press release from the town, “FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program provides funding to state, local and private-sector partners to help protect maritime security. Funding from the Port Security Grant Program in the past fiscal year totaled $100,000,000 nationwide.”

“The Town of North Hempstead takes boater safety seriously,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “We are extremely grateful to FEMA for partially funding our new stateof-the-art rescue boat, which will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource for our Bay Constables and Public Safety Department.”

The harbor patrol boat patrols the waters to enforce navigation laws, promote boater safety and respond to issues such as drowning, upsidedown boats and drinking and driving. The harbor patrol is available 24/7 to patrol and respond to emergency calls, which can be made on boat radios, channel 16. The harbor boat patrol assists Nassau County, the United States Coast Guard New York Sector, and other local townships and cities.

At least two trained and certified bay constables are on the harbor patrol boat.

“To be a bay constable, first of all, you have to be approved by captains of the service. So they have to approve your qualifications,” explained Shawn Brown, Commissioner of the town’s Department of Public Safety. “The vast majority of our bay constables are law enforcement, either from New York City Police Department, Nassau County or Suffolk County Police Departments, or Port Authority. They all have law enforcement backgrounds. They’re all peace officers. So they have gone through the training required by New York State to be a peace officer.”

The bay constables have two years of boating experience as required by the Civil

Service and the boating safety certificate. They also have arrest powers in cases where a boater is breaking boating laws, such as operating a boat under the influence.

“These are all seasoned law enforcement officials who have experience with detaining and enforcing all kinds of laws, not just waterfront laws, but laws that apply in the land as well,” said Brown.

While people may think DUI rules are just for operating vehicles on land, the same rules are enforced on the water. It may be common to take the boat out on the water and have a few drinks, but the boat’s operator still has to behave accordingly to code.

“The boats become weapons when you can’t control the vessel. So it’s for the health and safety of the public that the DUI rules are reinforced on the waterfront,” said Brown.

Other laws and rules enforced by the harbor patrol include no jet skis to be used at night for the operator’s safety and that the boat has the proper amount of life jackets on board for the allowed amount of people. Each boat manufacturer has a limit as to how many people are permitted on the boat at a time based on the size of the boat and the weight of occupants.

In addition to the new harbor patrol boat, Commissioner Brown and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Mark Albarano remind residents that the town has a pump-out boat in addition to pump-out stations, such as the station available at the Town Dock.

“Not all harbor patrol units have a pumpout boat. So we provide this service. We will bring the pump-out to you. You can pump out of the town dock or you can call and the pump-out boat will come to your boat,” said Brown. “That’s an environmental initiative that we’re very concerned about. It’s very important that waste is disposed of correctly. We don’t want to put it in the water and contaminate the water. Our Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor have been getting cleaner every year.”

With the rehabilitation of oysters in Manhasset Bay in a project spearheaded by Councilwoman Dalimonte with the help of

the town and the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, keeping the water healthy for the oysters to grow is very important.

“Part of the ocean initiative is to make sure the water gets cleaner and having the appropriate fleet of boats, like the pump-out boat, is so important to the environment and provides a great service to our boaters and waterfront community,” said Albarano.

To learn more about boating safety and harbor patrol, visit North Hempstead’s website (northhempsteadny.gov) and visit the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Harbor Patrol and Marine Enforcement page.

From the left: Commissioner of Public Safety Shawn Brown, Grants Coordinator Thomas Devaney, Council Member Peter Zuckerman, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Rabbi Paltiel, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, Nassau County Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Mark Albarano. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Town officials are joined by the United States Coast Guard, Nassau County Police Department, as the Town unveils the new harbor patrol boat.

(Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Battle With Nature: An Unforgettable Encounter With Mount Denali

Nassau resident John Wilson’s recent expedition to Mount Denali proved to be a gripping and unforgettable chapter in his mountaineering journey. Over the course of 23 days, Wilson found himself facing numerous challenges on this majestic peak, battling the unpredictable weather and enduring physical demands beyond compare.

Little did Wilson know that he would spend 23 days wearing the same outfit, completely unprepared for an extended stay on Mount Denali. The ever-changing weather conditions on the mountain played a crucial role in his predicament. Mount Denali, situated close to the Arctic, experiences swift weather changes, with howling winds and severe storms that can catch climbers off guard. Despite the challenging circumstances, Wilson described the overall experience as “wonderful,” a testament to his resilient spirit and love for adventure.

Compared to other renowned mountains like Everest, Mount Denali presents unique physical challenges. While climbers on

other peaks often have the luxury of using porters or yaks to carry their gear, on Mount Denali, climbers must rely on their own strength to carry their equipment, either on their backs or on a sled. The sheer physical demands and extraordinary fitness level required to navigate the mountain make it an exceptional test of endurance.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Mount Denali is its proximity to the Arctic region, which amplifies the ferocity of the elements. Wilson found himself in broad daylight for 23 out of the 24 hours each day, a stark contrast to the familiar day-night cycle. The constant sunlight, combined with the howling winds, created an intense and surreal atmosphere on the mountain.

Among the various obstacles Wilson faced, climbing the fixed ropes proved to be the most challenging. These ropes, completely vertical in nature, required immense strength and mental fortitude to ascend. However, the reward was extraordinary as he crossed over the ridge, greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

As Wilson and his team prepared for the final push towards the summit, they decided to take a rest day. Little did they anticipate the ferocity of the storm that awaited them. The wild winds and the thunderous sound, resembling a freight train, forced them to abandon their summit attempt. The unpredictable forces of nature had prevailed, and Wilson’s team had to prioritize their safety above all else.

John Wilson’s encounter with Mount Denali was an epic battle against nature’s elements. Despite not reaching the summit, the experience served as a testament to Wilson’s resilience, physical strength, and determination. Mount Denali’s unique combination of extreme weather conditions, physical demands, and unparalleled beauty make it a formidable challenge for even the most seasoned climbers. Wilson’s journey is a reminder that sometimes, the mountain decides our fate, and that the true test lies in our ability to adapt, learn, and appreciate the indomitable forces of nature.

— Submitted by Nicole Paparella

Snapshots From EternalCon 2023

Garden City Library To Forgive Overdue Fines

The fines on your overdue Library books are about to be forgiven! Effective August 1, all existing fines on Garden City Public Library card accounts for past overdue books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks will be cleared. This is great news for library patrons!

Library Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau hopes forgiving fines will encourage more visitors. “Libraries connect people with information. So visit us today. Borrow books, participate in programs and have fun! We welcome you back,” Mr. Guiteau said.

Forgiving overdue fines is a trend among numerous public libraries in both Nassau and Suffolk counties in an effort to encourage returning readers rather than block access to books and other materials. Overdue items must be returned for fines to be forgiven.

“So many potential library users have let their cards expire due to past overdue fines, and have forgotten their love of reading, or haven’t discovered the varied online services now offered,” Library

Director Marianne Malagon said. “It’s still not too late to grab a great book to take to the beach.”

If your library card may have expired, please call the Library Circulation Department to see what you need to bring to renew your library card. In most cases, all you need is a government-issued ID with a Village of Garden City address.

The Library Board voted at its July 10 meeting to approve fine forgiveness for August, and reinstitute overdue fines for

books and media items September 1. Fines on September 1 (10 cents daily for books, $1.00 for DVDs) had been reduced by about half in June 2022. In 2023, they had been suspended due to the construction of the Children’s Room and displacement for building the new Circulation Desk. Please note fine forgiveness does not apply to items still checked out, or missing, lost, or billed items and museum passes.

— Submitted by the Garden City Public Library

John Wilson poses in the wind on Mt. Denali. (Courtesy of John Wilson)

Hundreds of comic book, anime, and other pop culture fans flocked to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University on July 8 and 9 for EternalCon 2023, billed as Long Island’s largest pop culture event. (Photos by Victoria Rossi)

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