Nassau Illustrated News 8/02/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

Crossings Of Centuries

The tracks in Mineola boast some of LIRR’s most storied sites

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

If you’re even a modest fan of Long Island history and/or railroad technology (and why on earth wouldn’t you be?) then there’s a lot to admire both trackside and track-wise in Mineola.

Mineola Station and surrounding tracks have also played a major role in this neck of the woods for more than a century.

Located on today’s Main Line and the Oyster Bay Line, Mineola has always hosted a key connection with the Oyster Bay Branch, and was first built as “Branch station” in 1837 on the south side of the tracks, about two buildings and one century before the current station building.

As such, Mineola has also been a historic hub not just for travelers but for those people that keep the lines running smoothly in both eastboand and westbound directions (and, for a period until the mid-20th century, running north or south).

From 1923 until 2020, in fact, all train traffic on these lines in Nassau as far as Locust Valley and Westbury, a.k.a. the Nassau Interlocking portion of the LIRR, was controlled from a tower and substation at Mineola Junction. just east of Mineola Station. Known as Nassau Tower, the building was demolished in 2021 as part of LIRR modernization efforts, but only after digital control of area tracks was transferred to Jamaica, Queens (and after select artifacts were removed).

Mineola Station, one of the busiest stations in Nassau County, was also recently renovated as part of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Expansion Project, and its finishing touches are nearly complete. Enhancements include a new parking structure, new canopies, charging stations, Wi-Fi, new digital displays, heated pavements for snow removal, new upright benches/leaning stations, new or renovated overpasses, and, right next to the historic station

building, a larger-than-life sculpture depicting Roxey, the unofficial dog mascot of the LIRR, held aloft by pioneering aviator Dr. Bessica Medlar Raiche.

The eye-catching artwork in question is “Bessie & Roxey,” by New York City-based sculptor Donald Lipski, with modeling by sculptor Christopher Collins, clothing design by Terri Hyland, and bronze casting by Art Castings of Colorado.

According to Lipski’s website, “Over the last years, as statues were being torn down across the country, Lipski started thinking about making a classical bronze statue. The newly restored historic [Mineola Station] seemed the perfect opportunity [and he] sought historical figures who would forever stand the test of time.”

Overall, noted retired LIRR branch line manager and railroad historian Dave Morrison, “This is an exciting year in Long Island Rail Road history.”

He explained in an email to Nassau Illustrated News, “It not only marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Mineola Station building, but there is now a gorgeous statue, of great historical significance, in front of the building.”

“It is wonderful, too, that we know the name of the person who purchased the first ticket at the newly opened ticket office on September 22, 1923, that being George Eggers,” Morrison continued. “Upon contacting his granddaughter, Janet Eggers McKinnon of Happy Valley, Oregon, she sent me a photograph of her grandfather,” he said (included here).

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An eastbound view of the tracks and station at Mineola circa springtime 1963. (Archival photo credit: Krause-Everhart, via Steve Lynch’s TrainsAreFun)

World War II draftees line up to leave snowy Mineola by train in 1942. (Archival photo courtesy Old Bethpage Village Historical Society)

Brian Doohan holds up a photo from an earlier era on July 21, 2020, in front of a decomissioned Nassau Interlocking control panel in sincedemolished Nassau Tower, just outside Mineola Station. (Credit: Dave Morrison)

A scaled-up clay model next to an earlier small-scale clay model with reference images of Bessie helped guide the design of “Bessie & Roxey.”

Public Art Services via website)

George Eggers, who purchased the first-ever ticket from the Mineola Station building on its opening day, September 22, 1923. (Courtesy of Janet Eggers McKinnon and Dave Morrison)

Photos selected by archivist Dave Keller show station and area development in Mineola over time. (Image via TrainsAreFun)

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Hyde

IN THE NEWS

Park Chamber Welcomes

New Wine, Liquor Retailer

This summer, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce held their traditional red carpet ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest member of the business community. JDS Discount Wines & Liquors is located at 2477 Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park, next to Lidl,

NYU Long Island Will Receive $200M For Continued Free Tuition, Plus A New Name

in the shopping center at Herricks Road. Following the ceremony, owners Harpreet Kaur and Daler “Dee” Singh offered complimentary wine and cheese tasting in their brand new, spacious store.

— Submitted by the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

A transformative $200 million gift to NYU Long Island School of Medicine will ensure generations of medical students continue to receive a tuition-free, top-quality education focused on primary care. The gift from Kenneth and Elaine Langone extends the school’s guarantee of Full-Tuition Scholarships to every student, regardless of need, in perpetuity. Expanding opportunities to future doctors will also help expand access to medical care across Long Island, the entire New York metropolitan area, and beyond.

In conjunction with the donation, the school will be renamed NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine in honor of Robert I. Grossman, MD, CEO of NYU Langone Health and dean of the highly ranked NYU Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan.

L-R, top row: Town of North Hempstead Assistant Kay Farrell, Chamber Director Rich Pallisco, TONH Councilman Dennis Walsh, Garden City Park Civic Association member Tony Colon, Gagan Sembhi, owners Harpreet Kaur, Daler (Dee) Singh and son Jasraj, TONH Supervisor Jenn DeSena, NHP Chamber President Donna Pagano, Chamber Director Ed Stone, Chamber Past President Jeanette Frisina; front row: Chamber Director Rosanne Spinner, NYS Assembly Liaison Christine Liu, Chamber Past President Cheryl Fajardo, NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra, Chamber 3rd VP Dean Lykos. and store landlord John Tannenbaum.

“By providing our future doctors with an affordable education, we are investing in a brighter and healthier future for all, particularly here on Long Island, where Elaine and I grew up,” said Mr. Langone, chair of the NYU Langone Board of Trustees. “Providing a world-class, tuition-free medical education here on Long Island ensures many of these future doctors will remain and practice on Long Island. None of this would have been possible without Bob Grossman’s visionary leadership shaping the future of medicine.”

The Langones announced the gift and new name at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s annual White Coat Ceremony in July, during which incoming students

ascend to the stage where a member of the faculty cloaks them in their white coats for the first time, symbolizing the beginning of their formal medical education.

“This extraordinary gift from Ken and Elaine ensures that, just like today’s entering class, students for generations to come can follow their passion for medicine, regardless of their background and financial status,” Dr. Grossman said. “Our goal has always been to offer exceptional opportunities to the most talented students. The focus on primary care at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine also allows them to meet a critical need in our local communities and have a real impact. I wish each of them great success on the wonderful path they have chosen.”

— Submitted by NYU Langone; find the full release at nyulangone.org

L to R: Ken Langone, Dr. Robert Grossman, Elaine Langone, and Dr. Gladys Ayala at this year’s ‘white coat’ ceremony.

(Credit: Joe Carrotta)

Mineola Memories: Steam

BY JACK GARLAND

The recent series of articles in Nassau Illustrated News on Long Island Rail Road stations has brought back many vivid memories of the railroad during the ‘40s and ‘50s.

Mineola was an ideal setting for the train enthusiast. Historians tell us that, in the 19th century, the Village was appropriately named “Mineola Junction.” Seventy years ago, in addition to the Main Line and the Oyster Bay Branch, an additional route used mostly for freight branched off just west of Main Street and ran south, across Old Country Road, into Hempstead. Decades earlier, a trolley line departed just north of the Main Street rail crossing, ran north along Main Street, and then turned east toward Hicksville. A trestle carried this “inter urban” over the Oyster Bay branch of the LIRR and I can recall, at least into the 1970s, still seeing the concrete footings from this structure near the southeast corner of the Little League parking lot.

With the exception of Mineola Boulevard, all rail crossings were grade crossings, that is, at surface level. This included all the locations that today have overpasses. The road surface at the crossings consisted of pieces of wood fastened between the rails. This provided a somewhat tolerable trip across the tracks for only a few months. The planks were subject to extreme wear, and as they deteriorated, so did the ride. Our family’s ‘39 Plymouth was no match for these conditions; driving over the switches at the Main Street crossing bottomed the suspension, rattled the teeth, and shook down the lunch.

The freight spur was not used too often, so traffic was halted at the Third Street and Old Country Road crossings by flagmen, as needed. All other crossings were protected by gates. In those years, the crossing gates were not automated. Those approaching the tracks were confronted by a diamond-shaped sign with the mysterious wording, “Railroad crossing, look out for the cars.” Youngsters would comment, “Shouldn’t the ENGINEER be looking out for the cars, and WE be looking out for the train?”

Off to the side of each crossing was a small shanty not much larger than a phone booth. Inside sat what the railroad called a “guard”. An approaching train would trigger a little alarm at the shack and this guard would step out and turn two counter-rotating cranks on the nearest gate. This, coupled to an underground mechanism, would lower not

two but four gates, completely obstructing any incursion onto the tracks. I don’t recall there being any bells or lights, but there was no way an impatient motorist could drive around this configuration, a feature that probably saved several lives. As the train passed, we would always exchange the traditional wave with the engineer, and then I would count the cars, a habit that persists to this day. Afterwards, the gates were cranked up and the system “locked” by placing a metal ring over the crank handles. The gateman then returned to the shack, awaiting the next alarm. Although the gates had a number of disk-shaped counter weights attached to the bottom, a tremendous amount of effort was needed to operate them. One day, at my request, the guard allowed me to “wind ‘em up.” After a futile thirty seconds, as the lines of stopped traffic grew even longer, he advised me to eat my Wheaties and took over.

One of the gatemen had quite a colorful personality. One minute he would wave his arms frantically for the cars to close up the ranks, and the next he would reprimand a motorist for stopping too close to the gates. I can never remember seeing a changing of the shifts, and it almost seemed as if these vigilant sentries lived in the shacks full-time.

The railroad station looked pretty much as it appears today, except for the fact that there was less automation. Tickets were dispensed by a human, not a machine. I don’t recall the station master’s name, but I do remember

him as being a very large, very kind gentleman. After my father put down $24.00 for one month’s transportation to and from Penn Station, it was time for movies. On the floor of the waiting room stood a couple of movie machines that, even then, looked old-fashioned. I would step onto a small foot stool so that I could peer into the scope, and five cents would provide about one minute of low-tech cinema magic - pretty comparable with today’s price for a three hour DVD. I recall that one film was some sort of cartoon, and another featured a boxing match. All of these quaint surroundings merely set the stage for the real superstars of the railroad - the steam locomotives. Rail travel through the East River tunnels has always required electric powered trains and this equipment would often be seen at Mineola.

It was the impressive steam giants, however, that were usually seen and heard rolling through the village well into the mid 1950s. When it was time to select my first Lionel electric train in 1947, my dad took great care in choosing an engine that most closely resembled the G5s locomotives so common to the Long Island fleet.

Today, in many locations throughout the world, tourists willingly buy tickets for rides in trains drawn by vintage steam engines. However, all they are really paying for is the passing scenery; once seated in the train, it is difficult to tell what’s at the front end. With the exception of the engineer’s perspective, the best view of a locomotive was always next to it as it passed, and my dad and I

see STEAM on page 9

Diesels rumbled and electrics hummed, but these magnificent machines actually breathed.

— Jack Garland, Mineola

A steam-powered G5s pulls its cars into Mineola on December 28, 1948. (Archival photo courtesy of Dave Keller, via TrainsAreFun)

An old G5s currently sits in retirement in Oyster Bay. (Courtesy of Jack Garland)

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Senior Summer Noontime Concerts: Stiletto and the Saxman

Part of Nassau County’s Senior Summer Concerts series at Eisenhower Park. All noontime 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, AUGUST 3

Salvadoran American Night

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.

Garth Brooks Tribute Night

Part of this year’s Garden City Summertime 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 indoor shows.

Paige Patterson

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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

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. Into The Woods

“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimminspired musical Into the Woods, presented by Mezzo Theatrical. Opens August 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Island Children’s Museum Theater. Find evening and matinee performance schedule and tickets ($30 to $35) at mezzotheater.booktix.net/.

Friday Night Promenade

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce and The Village of Garden City return with Friday Night Promenades happening throughout summer 2023. August 4 theme: Summer Breeze. Band: Five Stone. Free.

Face to Face

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

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.

Salute to Veterans, feat. CCR Tribute and American Bombshell

Part of Nassau County’s Lakeside Theatre Concerts summer series at Eisenhower Park. 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Free.

Wonderous Stories (Classic Rock)

Part of the Village of Mineola’s Concerts in the Park & More summer series. 7:30 p.m. at Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheatre.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

Irish American Night

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Senior Summer Noontime Concerts: The Tercels

Part of Nassau County’s Senior Summer Concerts series at Eisenhower Park. All noontime concerts are 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted, weather permitting, at the Mobile Stage near Parking Area #1. Free.

UPCOMING

Feast of the Assumption

Held at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School parking field, 101 Maple Ave. in Westbury, on August 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Featuring Italian food, auctions, rides, games, casino, and more. Fireworks on August 13 at 9:00 p.m.

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Let‛s Get Crafty: Acorn Jewels

One of the most common trees we have here on our Island are oak trees. They are very tall and have lobed leaves. All oak trees have rough bark. Did you know oak trees make a fruit? It’s not a fruit like an apple or a pear, or even an orange. The fruit of the oak tree is a nut called an acorn. Many animals eat acorns, like deer, squirrels and opossums. They only eat the nut part, leaving the caps behind. A fun craft that uses these woody stems is acorn jewels.

Supplies:

Acorn caps

Toothbrush (or some other gentle cleaning brush)

Use the toothbrush to gently clean the acorn caps. Next, color the inside of the caps with the markers. Be creative! You can use different colors in the same cap or one solid color. Once the caps are all colored, coat the inside

Washable markers

White school glue

Glitter (optional)

small paintbrush (optional)

with the white glue. You can squirt it directly inside and then turn the cap to spread it evenly, or use a small paintbrush. If you want to add glitter, sprinkle now. Then, leave to dry for 24 hours. When they are finished, the caps will be filled with a glossy layer of color.

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According to the Alaska Wildlife Alliance, ermines, also known as the short-tailed weasel or stoat, are Alaska‛s cute, color-changing weasel. They weigh just under half a pound, and they may be one of the best pound-for-pound predators in Alaska, taking down rabbits twice their size. They are highly adaptable and can be found in nearly every corner of Alaska. In the summer their fur is a brownish red color, and in the winter they have pure white fur. Their nests are usually a former burrow of a small rodent and are typically lined with rodent hair. They also

settle down in a rock pile, hollow log, under brush piles or trees. For ermines further north, snow provides vital insulation against the extreme air temperatures. They are carnivores who mainly eat small mammals like voles and mice. They occasionally eat shrews and rabbits and other small vertebrates and insects. Sometimes they also eat fish in nearby rivers.

Challenges facing the ermine include being hunted for their pelts that are often used to trim coats and other clothing, getting caught in traps meant for other small species, losing their preferred homes to logging and increased competition with other animals for food. Did you know that they dig a special storage area in their dens for excess food?

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A Mustela erminea in its winter coat.

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Every-body Cover Up: Ten Years Since Nude Beach Crackdown

Naturists will pay a high price to let it all out

One slightly obscure consequence of Superstorm Sandy is that Fire Island beaches that were once traditionally clothing optional were no longer open to nude recreation. Ten years ago this February, a decision was made to begin enforcing the 1984 state statute prohibiting the clothing optional status. This law states that a person is guilty of exposure if he appears in a public place in such a manner that the private or intimate parts of his body are unclothed or exposed. This section shall not apply to the breastfeeding of infants or to any person entertaining or performing in a play, exhibition, show or entertainment. It is important to note that since 1992 it has been legal in New York State for a woman to be topless anywhere a man can also be shirtless.

Up until 2013, the National Park Service, who oversees the beaches, tolerated the activity, going so far as allowing locals to put up signs warning people that they might encounter naturists in these designated areas. (Naturist is the term preferred by most people who enjoy nude recreation and advocate for its acceptance. “Nudist” is an outdated term and usually carries a negative connotation.)

According to Susan Rothberg, a member of the board of directors of the Naturist Action Committee (NAC), there is anecdotal evidence of nude recreation at Lighthouse Beach dating back at least to World War II, if not earlier. “There’s a story that the first lighthouse keeper’s daughter wrote that people went nude on Lighthouse Beach. I do know for a fact that a friend of mine, who has since passed away, sat on Lighthouse Beach during WWII and saw people sunbathing nude,” Rothberg said in an email.

For people who participate in naturist activities, there is a sense of community and acceptance that comes with being nude. It is more about experiencing nature fully than being seen naked. Rothberg said “to me, a social nude setting is about body acceptance. No one judges your looks. I found that men on a nude beach looked me in the eye…when we were speaking to each other, more so than in the textile

world. We were a family, went to weddings and funerals, and socialized off the beach.”

All of this came to a halt after Sandy. Part of the reason is because the storm flattened the dunes, making the naturist part of the beach visible from Lighthouse Road. Compounding that is the fact that Lighthouse Beach is located in one of the busiest parts of the park. Alexcy Romero, Superintendent of the Fire Island National Seashore, said that “Fifty percent of our visitors do come through Lighthouse Beach, and they come from the west, walking east. We receive close to 100,000 visitors at the lighthouse. So there have been complicated incidents between those who are for it and those who are against it. And so, you have families, you have school groups, you have a variety of different users coming through that area, and we noticed an increase in visitor conflict and concern.”

Additionally, there were people who took the clothing optional status as free rein to indulge in other recreational activities. Both Superintendent Romero and Rothberg acknowledged this as a problem.

“There was a lot of lewd and lascivious activity occurring there… a prostitution ring was suspected to be operating on the beach,” said Romero. Because of the small number of rangers available, he stated that they were spending a disproportionate amount of time dealing with behavior and conflicts on this part of the beach. “It was taking away from visitor safety in other areas of the park; our guys are patrolling up and down the 26 miles of shoreline.”

Rothberg also said there were people being lewd in the naturist portion of the beach, but pushed back against the idea that it was worse there than other sections. “It wasn’t a day at church; sadly some miscreants thought it was an appropriate location for open sex and weed. But it was really no worse than any other beach in the area.”

Romero cited heavy use and people using the dunes as additional reasons for the decision. “Because it is a remote location, we don’t have the public facilities that are needed. So we did see activities of human waste and an increase of garbage up there. Again, we don’t have the staffing

to manage that. It had been documented that that heavy recreational use did disturb the threatened Endangered Species Program that we closely monitor here at Fire Island National Seashore.” It is unclear if restricting the beach to clothed-only has impacted the level of use.

The dunes have begun to re-form, but the beaches remain closed to naturist activities. Romero said their approach with people using the beach unclothed is to educate them about the rules. “When we see nude people out there we will educate, we will advise accordingly. So we will approach and share that you know, this is not a clothing optional beach, please dress. it’s usually a warning followed up by what would then be a citation for lewd conduct, something along those lines.”

The consequences for this citation may result in a fine as high as $5,000 and six months in jail.

For those who would like to see the beaches return to clothing optional, the best course is to contact your state representatives.

The sign at the Smith Point ranger station.

(Photo by Cory Olsen)

The old sign from Lighthouse Beach, alerting people to its clothing optional status.

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Class Action Seeks Language-Access Compliance

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

In July, a group of Nassau County residents and advocates filed suit against the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) to force the agency to comply with current laws by providing language-access accommodations.

Filed in the Eastern District of New York, the suit is being brought by affected community members in Nassau County, legal representatives from LatinoJustice PRLDEF, organizational plaintiff CARECEN.

In a press release, the plaintiffs stated that CARECEN et al. v. Nassau County seeks to compel NCPD to meet their civil rights obligations.

“to provide timely, meaningful and competent language assistance to limited English proficient community members.”

JUNE 23

AUGUST 18

SEP 8Anthony Hamilton

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

SEP 16Long Island Latin Music Fest.

SEP 17The Wiggles Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

SEP 28YES: Classic Tales of YES

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 12Buddy Guy

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28 Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

AUGUST 9

OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

NOV 1Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11 Paul Anka

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

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

In the decade that has passed since Nassau County agreed it would comply with these requirements, little has in fact changed, according to plaintiffs.

services, Oberdick said, Miss A was unable to get assistance and was also unable to file a civilian complaint against the officers, which she tried to do multiple times, by going to her precinct.

The lawsuit also raises the case of Miss C, who called police on two separate occasions to seek emergency assistance with domestic violence, Oberdick said.

As a result of being denied language access services on those occasion, Oberdick said, “Her seven-year-old daughter was forced to translate, which can be incredibly traumatic, and also lead to inaccuracies in reporting [by police], which is exactly what happened to Miss C. The ultimate report she got was incorrect, and didn’t accurately document the injuries sustained ... and she wasn’t ultimately successful in getting a restraining order because of this.

Overall, Oberdick said, “We are seeking systemic reform.”

Officer:

we speak English in the United States...so.”

In an interview with Anton Media Group, attorney Meena Roldan Oberdick of LatinoJustice PRLDEF, who’s also part of the social services-spanning Long Island Language Advocates Coalition (LILAC), explained that the suit has been brought by one organizational plaintiff and two individual class representatives.

“The organizational plaintiff, CARECEN, is the largest immigration legal services provider on Long Island, and their staff frequently have to deal with the host of problems that arise from language access denial,” Oberdick said. “They are constantly having to problem-solve with clients.”

The two individual plaintiffs live in Nassau County and are identified in court documents as Miss A and Miss C. For the purposes of the suit, the two women are representatives “for all individuals who have been or will be denied language access assistance by the NCPD,” Oberdick said.

In 2022, Miss A attempted to seek assistance from the NCPD to get help with an illegal eviction, Oberdick explained. “The landlord had been unlawfully entering the apartment and changing the locks. When the NCPD arrived on the scene, [Miss A] was well aware she has the right to an interpreter, and she asked for one. The officer’s response, which she caught on film, was ‘This is the United States of America, we speak English in the United States.’”

As a result of being denied language access

“We are not seeking monetary damages, only injunctive relief,” she pointed out. “We are asking the court to issue an order requiring the NCPD to implement appropriate training on the provision of language access, and to develop adequate supervisory procedures.”

“Nassau County has a ‘paper policy,’ and they’re just not following it. There are no repercussions for officers who don’t follow it.”

“It’s been ten years, and the small improvements that have been made have not been enough to comply with the law.”

Meanwhile, Oberdick said, there’s also a greater need for record-keeping as to how the county’s ‘language line,’ which NCPD officers may call for translation assistance at any time, is being utilized, or not. “The only data they collect is that time that it was used.”

In response to the lawsuit, NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder released the following statement:

“The Nassau County Police Department continues to work with our Language Access Line to ensure that all individuals with limited English proficiency are able to communicate with the Police Department should the need arise. From January 1 to July 18, 2023, the department’s language access line successfully interacted with over 6,997 individuals for a total of over 41,439 minutes of duration.”

“The Police Department conducts audits on the program to ensure that we are compliant under federal standards and we have a department policy regarding guidelines and usage of Language Line ... To date, I have not been personally contacted by any members from LILAC with regard to the Language Access Line.”

“This is the United States of America,

3 STEPS TO HANDLE MARKET VOLATILITY AS YOU APPROACH RETIREMENT

No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future. Their anxiety is understandable. They’ve spent their careers building their nest eggs and now – at a time when they plan to give up their income-producing jobs – they face the prospect of living off less money than they had envisioned. Fortunately, it’s rarely as simple as that. As with all things nancial, it’s important to look at the big picture. If you’re nearing retirement and worried about market volatility, keep these factors in mind:

1. Concentrate on your financial goals. No one can say with certainty what will happen to stocks over the next week, month, year or decade. But what may be more certain is your nancial goals for those timeframes. Ensure your portfolio is designed to help you achieve your key priorities, rather than to hit a speci c market outcome. Remember that timing the markets is rarely successful because there are so many unknown factors in uencing how stocks move.

2. Keep your emotions in check. Market corrections, dips and swings are inevitable for investors in the short term, so it’s important to look beyond the daily hype and headlines. Instead, watch for broad, persistent trends that could provide opportunities or challenges for your

overall nancial situation. As you ponder adjustments to your portfolio, remember that while you can’t control the market, you can control your reaction to it.

3. Reassess your portfolio according to your retirement date and risk tolerance. Two items that are more in your control are your risk tolerance and retirement date. Keep in mind that each person has an individual comfort level with taking risks. You may nd that your ability to handle market swings varies over time, particularly if you’ve experienced volatility in the past. Big market moves or dips may be a good time to step back and evaluate your portfolio according to when you anticipate needing to generate income from your investments:

• If you have a decade or more before retirement, prioritize building your investments using a diversi ed asset mix. Investing regularly in the market could help volatility work to your bene t, as you have more time to ride out shortterm turbulence and overcome potential losses. As you re ne your retirement plans, calculate how much money you need to live the lifestyle you want, while also preparing for unexpected expenses such as healthcare. Knowing how much you need to retire can help you stay con dent in your nancial strategy amid market uncertainty.

• If you are within a few years of retirement, you likely are more sensitive to short-term market moves. At this

point, you may consider gradually adjusting your portfolio to reduce your level of risk. If you wait until retirement to adjust your investment mix, you could be surprised by untimely market volatility or a downturn. If this happens, it could leave you with less money in retirement compared to your plans, forcing you to modify your goals or lifestyle. If the market is experiencing a correction, you may want to wait for it to rebound (as it historically has) before making adjustments. Making changes immediately amid volatility could lock in possible losses.

• If you are already retired, be patient and maintain your diversi ed investment strategy. If the potential for a downturn or increased volatility makes you nervous, consider reallocating your portfolio accordingly. Keep in mind that even in retirement it may make sense to have part of your investment mix focused on growth. Today’s longlife expectancies mean that you need to be prepared for the likelihood that living costs, particularly healthcare, will be higher in the later decades of your retirement.

If you have concerns about the effect of market volatility on your investments, you are not alone. If you want additional support, consider consulting a nancial advisor who can review the details of your unique nancial situation. Together you can determine if your portfolio is on track to reach your goals.

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I recently listened to a shorter than usual Douglas Tallamy talk “What’s the Hurry,” where he mentions that moths and their caterpillars are bird food, but it doesn’t help to attract them to your yard with native plants if then you use white night lights which draw them to their deaths. Yellow lights are not near as attractive and you will save a lot of moths by using them.

Here is how to help baby birds who fall out of their nests: Ask yourself several questions: Is the bird injured? If the answer is yes you can contact a local wildlife rehabilitator -Volunteers for Wildlife at (516) 674-0982, volunteersforwildlife.org. They will treat only native wildlife, so not house sparrows. Bobby Horvath - (516) 987-3961 is a private rehabilitator who accepts donations to help him with the costs. Several years ago he rescued two owlets which

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had fallen out of the nest during a storm. They had some injuries and needed veterinary care. He constructed a new nest which he installed and the owl family was eventually reunited.

If the answer to the first question is, there are no injuries, then ask yourself, “Does the bird have feathers?” If the answer is yes- then it’s probably a fledgling

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who tried to fly and failed but will fly soon. The parents still need to feed it so make sure there are no dogs, cats or predators and people in the area. If the answer is- it has no or very few feathers then it needs to be returned to the nest. So then ask yourself another question - Can you find the nest intact? If the answer is yes- then put the baby in the nest and observe for one hour. If the answer is no-make a nest close to the original nest location and observe for one hour. The last question is -Are parents returning and attentive? If yes you can leave the area and know the bird is safe. If the answer is no then you need

to call a wildlife rehabiliator. You can learn much more about helping birds from the Nassau County Audubon Societies. Check their easy-to-find websites for many other activities that they sponsor to help birds including supporting legislation and conservation activities.

Lastly, North Shore Audubon Society has helped Boy and Girl Scouts by having them help birds. Scouts have planted hundreds of native plants to help birds at public locations such as Science Museum of Long Island and Sands Point Preserve. Contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com. for any questions.

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• August 10 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

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Moving in with a partner is a big step. Besides the logistics, the planning process often involves multiple discussions about your preferences and each of your unique needs. Once this has been completed, you may realize that you’ve forgotten to have a discussion about what happens once you’re together in the new space and how it may impact your relationship. Even if you have been with your partner for a while, you may be surprised at how your relationship can shift when cohabitating, so opening up a conversation is key. Below are a few suggestions.

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Communication is such an important part of relationships, especially when you go through a major transition such as moving in together. Remember, you each come from your own spaces, and

by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. Though there will be a crescent moon, skies should still be dark enough for a good show. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

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leading to tension between you and your partner.

Create a joint calendar.

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as such, have your own habits and routines. Being able to have open and honest discussions about your needs, as well as what works (or doesn’t) is important. For example, one person may feel as if they don’t have enough personal space or time to themselves. If this is kept secret, it can fester, creating a bigger problem down the road and

Planning is extremely helpful for people who have just moved in together. It is easy for people to get set in their routines. Even if you are in a long-term relationship, when not living together, you may not have checked in with your partner prior to making plans. This checking in is not about permission, but rather determining if there are scheduling conflicts and letting your partner know that you’re thinking about them/ their needs. Many couples find it helpful to create a joint calendar so that they know when the other person is available for meeting up with family or friends.

Schedule date nights.

Schedule time together as a couple. You may think this naturally happens once you are living

to see Saturn’s rings and a few of its brightest moons.

• August 31 - Full Moon, Supermoon, Blue Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This is the third of four supermoons for 2023. Since this is the second full moon in a single month, it is sometimes referred to as a blue moon.

together, but keeping up with your schedule and commitments may prevent you from prioritizing quality time. It is important to have some time in which you can be fully present with your partner and leave work or outside stresses behind.

Limit distractions when together.

Many couples find it helpful to have a no-technology or limited technology night, although this can certainly be a challenge. Again, just because you live with your partner doesn’t necessarily mean you are spending quality time together. You may have relied on technology to stay connected with your partner prior to the move, but by removing technology from the equation, you eliminate distractions and can be fully present with one another during your time together.

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Investigators Wrap Search Of Accused Long Island Serial Killer’s Home

After Heuermann’s arrest in Manhattan, his home became a crime scene and the center of what has become a national news story.

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At the corner of Michigan Avenue and First Avenue in Massapequa Park, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, on July 25, visited the home of Rex Heuermann, who was arrested July 13 in the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Lynn Costello. He is the prime suspect in the death and disappearance of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.

“Investigation is continuing in regards to Maureen Brainard-Barnes as well as other aspects of the case,” Tierney said. “That’s being done in the grand jury, or through the grand jury process.”

An arrest in the case, which has been known as the “Gilgo Beach Murders”, is a long time coming. The investigation, sparked by a discovery along Ocean Parkway of 11 sets of human remains, began in 2010.

Reporters asked Tierney during a press conference in front of the home if there was any indication that the victims were murdered in the home.

“I don’t believe at this time we could say one way or the other,” Tierney said. “I would say we have obtained a massive amount of material, all of which has to be catalogued and analyzed.”

This process will take time, Tierney said.

Another reporter asked Tierney to elaborate on a comment made by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison,

“I think what he’s referring to is the amount of evidence, which is quite a lot,” Tierney said. “Now its up to the job of the task force to go through that evidence. That’s a process. And we need to do that process. We won’t know exactly what we have for quite some time, just giving the sheer volume of evidence that was taken.”

Tierney discussed how ground piercing technology used in the backyard did not turn up any human remains.

“There is a trace analysis we have to go through with the house, with regards to hair fibers, DNA, blood,” Tierney said. “The house in general was cluttered and there were a lot of guns taken from the house. The defendant had 92 hand gun permits. In addition to hand guns, he had quite a few long guns as well.”

In total, Tierney said, approximately 279 weapons were recovered from the home. Police searched a number of properties in addition to the home, Tierney said. Police were seen searching a storage unit

in Amityville and seizing a Chevrolet Avalanche, which was described by a witness early on in the investigation, from South Carolina.

A reporter also asked if Heuermann’s DNA was entered into a database and related to any other unsolved crimes, as investigators are looking into his ties with Atlantic City, Las Vegas and South Carolina, and unsolved cases there.

“With regards to state and national DNA databases, there are specific rules with that under New York and federal law,” Tierney said. “Usually, that only happens when a person is convicted of a crime. As far as specifically the database, the DNA has not been entered in that database.”

In regards to Heuermann’s family; his wife and two adult children, Tierney said there’s no indication that they had any knowledge of Heuermann’s alleged double life. During the commission of three of the murders, the family was out of state. Reportedly, Heuermann’s wife has filed for divorce. Tierney said the family is represented by council.

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When asked to think of a maritime tragedy, most likely called to mind is the Titanic, which sank amongst the North Atlantic waves in April of 1912. Yet this tragedy was preceded by another, which for 70 years had been considered the worst disaster in maritime history. This was the steamboat Lexington, which ignited and then sank into the Long Island Sound in January of 1840. The Lexington catastrophe caused the deaths of 140 passengers and crew, leaving only four survivors. Despite these chilling numbers, it seems much of the Lexington’s story has been lost in the modern day, as fewer and fewer people know of the ship and the devastation it left behind.

Notorious LI Tragedy Explored In New Book By Bill Bleyer

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One author — Bayville’s Bill Bleyer — is trying to change this, revitalizing the history of the Lexington in his new book, The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound.

Bleyer has published five previous works with History Press. His books have explored Long Island and its history, ranging from the Fire Island Lighthouse to George Washington’s Setauket spy ring during the Revolutionary War. In this latest book, he is back again to bring readers the story of the Lexington from its conception and construction to its sinking, the subsequent legal cases which ensued, as well as modern day efforts to research and rescue remains of the ship — which still sits nestled along the floor of the Sound. Considering that Long Island is rampant with boats used for transportation, business and enjoyment alike, many locals are unaware of the maritime travel around Long Island and the rocky waves of its past. The Lexington was a paddlewheel steamboat, commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, that transported both passengers and cargo across the Long Island Sound

between 1835 and 1840. Sailing the Sound was actually quite difficult at the time, as Bleyer explains, because the body of water — about 100 miles long and up to 20 miles wide — could become quite rough. Another complication was fog, a constant companion to travelers on these temperamental waters.

Bleyer’s work is incredibly thorough in its coverage of the four survivors of the Lexington; Chester Hillard, Stephen Manchester, Charles Buckingham Smith, and David Crowley. Each of these men receives a riveting recounting of their stories, from escaping the boat to their subsequent journey on the Sound, as well as when and how they were finally rescued. Bleyer, true to his historian lens, does not make heroes or villains of these men, and instead provides intimate detail which makes a reader feel as though they are being rescued alongside each victim.

Following the disaster was also a lengthy court case, and Bleyer gives this part of the story its due time and attention. For as sensational as the sinking itself has been in other forms of media, not as much focus has been turned to the confusion and suspicions which surrounded the early weeks of the sinking. Several chapters are devoted to unraveling this mystery, including statement records and court logs directly from the trial.

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Lexington was the role of the media. Conflicting reports left many people confused on what was happening at the time, and for a while afterwards. This conflict is a central focus in Bleyer’s book, and offers not just a commentary on the disaster, but a meta-commentary on the role news plays in reporting on disaster, and how disparate reports impeded the case and finding answers for those impacted. This theme coincides with the lithograph of the sinking, which sensationalized the story — both for good and bad — and rocketed the public imagination into even more gruesome territory. Bleyer features nearly 20 pages of photographs, including the original lithograph which sparked such controversy at the time of the disaster. Also included are scan images of the wreck in the modern day, as recovery efforts of the ship have now resumed since the tragedy.

This book is not for the faint of heart; it requires a passion for Long Island’s history, and a knowledge of — or an excitement to learn — the terminology of steamboats. Patient readers will be rewarded, however, with a fascinating exploration of a long-underappreciated, life-changing moment in Long Island’s history. Bleyer truly provides an all-encompassing work on this tragedy and the legacy it left behind.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You take hold of your mood and send it up and up. ough every emotion has its purpose, some are best experienced ever so brie y. Some feelings are like kryptonite to your superpowers. You’ll note the e ect and move from the source to process the information -- or lesson, if there is one -- from a distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Many wouldn’t think to work on their own attitude because they assume their own reactions are correct. You have the awareness that there are many ways to see and respond to life beyond what might come naturally to you. You’ll pause to select a perspective that empowers aligning your attitude with your aspirations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Other people cannot write your dreams for you, but how they will try this week! As much as they assign you their own ambitions, the only one who can sing your soul is you. It requires the trying of new things until you nd the match that makes your mind quick and your spirit bright.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What would you do for your beloved? ink about the level of support, understanding and compassion you would extend. Are you o ering this to yourself? It’s not enough to allow yourself room to grow. Give yourself the resources, too, and while you’re at it, a ord yourself the grace to make mistakes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e end of an option isn’t necessarily a loss. ough it may have been something you really wanted, do not grasp at the door as it closes -- you’ll only get pinched ngers. Instead, trust life and set your gaze to higher, more interesting and exciting views. New opportunity is imminent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Inside you is a shy child and a bold explorer and they are equally able to e ectively navigate the world, one with the caution that has kept the species alive for hundreds of thousands of years and the other with the verve that has done the same. ere is no wrong way to be this week. Embrace your polarities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s a funny thing about humans. We tend to attribute other people’s behavior to their disposition, and yet we believe our own behavior springs from the circumstances at hand. You’ll take full responsibility for your perspective this week as you nd the attitude that lifts you above the obstacles in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to be a people-pleaser categorically to recognize that giving people what they want is often the easiest, smartest and all-around most satisfying way to go. You’re exceedingly clever and yet it will still be hard to deduce what the others are expecting. is is a good week to, instead of guessing, just ask.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re at the point in a project when no one else can gure it out like you can, so it’s better not to ask for feedback yet. If you got praise, it might hinder your progress, causing you to relax. And if you got criticism, it could be discouraging. Trust what you’re learning from the work itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People like you and want to impress you or in uence you, so they o er their advice. You bene t from being receptive and appreciative in the moment, and then doing whatever you want. ey are looking for your approval, not your follow-through. e most exceptional ideas will emerge from your own creative mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). ough moods, like weather, are out of your control, you’ll be brilliant at positioning yourself to make the most of them. When it’s emotionally sunny, you get out and enjoy it. With worse climates you suit up, shelter or escape accordingly. You keep getting better at navigating shifts of state.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Self-esteem is dynamic and you’ll experience its complex wobble in the di erent groups and environments you roll through this week. You can accept and like yourself fundamentally and still feel unsuited for certain tasks and situations. Be brave, advocate for yourself and believe in your resilience.

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your last trump, and discards his deuce of hearts on the jack of clubs to make the contract.

You might go on to the next deal without giving the matter further thought, but the fact remains that you could have stopped South from making his game. Instead of discarding a heart on the third round of diamonds, you should have ruffed your partner’s ace and returned a trump!

Had you done this, South would have found it impossible to make the contract. Your trump return would have killed one of dummy’s vital entries before declarer could cash his A-K of clubs, and he eventually would have lost a heart trick to go down one.

Assume you hold the West hand and lead your singleton diamond against four spades. East wins with the jack and continues with the K-A, on which you discard first the seven and then the four of hearts.

East obediently returns a low heart, but declarer goes up with the ace, cashes the A-K of clubs, leads a trump to dummy’s eight, ruffs a club, leads a trump to dummy’s queen and ruffs another club. South then crosses to the ace of spades, simultaneously drawing

Trumping partner’s ace is, of course, a spectacular and unusual play, but it makes a lot of sense here — if you stop to think about it. To begin with, it’s a play that can’t cost you a thing, since the trump you are wasting is of no earthly use to you.

More important than that is the 100% certainty that if South has a heart or club loser in his hand, it will be utterly impossible for him to avoid losing that trick — provided you trump your partner’s ace at trick three and return a trump at trick four to guard against the hand South actually has.

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would often spend an hour at the Mineola station to experience just such a view. On those Sunday afternoon outings, we would frequently be joined on the platform by others with the same fascination, standing at trackside, waiting.

The show would always be heralded by the lowering of the Main Street gates. Occasionally, we would be disappointed by a false alarm (electric train), but usually, our patience would be rewarded. We could feel the ground tremble underfoot as the event unfolded. The huge, black locomotive with its string of red coaches presented a threatening yet graceful image as it slowly passed just a few feet from our vantage point. The rails would sink slightly under the weight and, to the sound of metal brakes scraping against metal wheels, all motion would come to a halt.

Even while stopped, the engine had an amazing presence. Diesels rumbled and electrics hummed, but these magnificent machines actually breathed! As we stood and felt the heat from the boiler and inhaled the aroma of the coal fire, we marveled at what appeared to be a plumbing supply house on wheels. Pipes ran in every direction. Steam hissed and water dripped from several sources.

After a brief pause, the performance would continue. With almost imperceptible motion, the complex array of piston rods would gradually exert their force against the huge driving wheels. This would be

accompanied by a single, authoritative “CHUFF!” As the train started rolling, repeated chugging would evolve into a four-beat pattern that matched each revolution of the drive wheels. Occasionally, the tempo and the wheels would briefly accelerate as traction was lost, and then quickly recovered. A growing cloud of smoke and steam from the smoke stack would block out the sun. The colder the outdoor temperature, the thicker

the cloud, hence the better the show. Although diesel power replaced these engines more than a half-century ago, two of them have struggled to remain on Long Island. The one that stood for many years at Salisbury (now Eisenhower) Park was moved to Mitchell Field and now rests, disassembled, at Oyster Bay. The other is slowly undergoing restoration at the Riverhead station. For any of my fellow train

LEGAL NOTICES

GARDEN

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

8-23-16-9-2; 7-26-19-20236T-#241849-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, V. MERIC CIFTCIKAL; ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 05, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 is the Plaintiff and MERIC CIFTCIKAL; 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 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 37 MADISON AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010: Section 0033, Block 00431-00, Lot 00022, 00023, 00024: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FRANKLIN

SQUARE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003315/2016. Charles Casolaro, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. SHEILA GAECKLER, et al, Defts. Index #602808/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 24 2023,

I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 9, Block 601, Lot 12. 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 sale.

MALACHY P. LYONS, JR., Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100535 8-16-9-2-; 7-26-2023-4T#241777-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK, FSB, V. RAMIN DANIALIAN, ET.

AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 06, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, where-

in CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and RAMIN DANIALIAN, 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 24, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 18 MEADOW DRIVE, ALBERTSON, NY 11507: Section 0007, Block 00212-00, Lot 00016: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ALBERTSON, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008819/2015. Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will

or nostalgia buffs, it is well worth the drive out east to walk up to old Number 39 and say, “Hey, remember me?”

There is talk of eventually preparing this locomotive for scenic excursions on Long Island rails. I have every hope that the politics, financial problems, and insurance issues that have hindered this noble project will be overcome. Until then, you just might find me standing at trackside, waiting.

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.

8-16-9-2; 7-26-2023-4T#241938-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2,, V.

JAMES KELLY, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 18, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES KELLY, 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 September 5, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 180 EVELYN ROAD, MINEOLA, NY 11501-3206: Section 9, Block 266, Lot 117, 118: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MINEOLA, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003394/2013. Stuart Pudell, 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

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A westbound G5s steam engine pulls into Mineola in 1955. (Archival photo via Steve Lynch’s TrainsAreFun)

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NEW HYDE PARK

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 udgment 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 eferee e ort 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 su ect to ro isions 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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. GIA LYNNE HALL AS SOLE HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN NANTON HALL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Ca tion Confirming eferee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 1, 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 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 167 Bedford Avenue, New Hyde Park a/k/a Garden City Park, NY 11040. 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 33, Block 154 and Lots 7576. Approximate amount of judgment is $170,009.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 603906/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be 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. Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

8-16-9-2; 7-26-2023-4T#241853-NINNHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY

AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RALI 2006-QS4, Plaintiff AGAINST ALTHEA KNIGHTS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered April 10, 2019,

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 Fulton Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580. 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 and State of New York, SECTION: 37, BLOCK: N, LOT: 72. Approximate amount of

judgment $718,127.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to proisions of filed Judgment Index #020195/2007. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court dministration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. David P. Weiss, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-092422-F00 77061

8-16-9-2; 7-26-2023-4T#241886-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 014018/2013

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLEY AS TRUSTEE OF LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST II, Plaintiff, v. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD IACONO SR. AKA EDWARD J. IACONO SR. AKA EDWARD F. IACONO SR., ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE EDWARD IACONO SR. AKA EDWARD J. IACONO SR. AKA EDWARD F. IACONO SR., IF LIVING, AND IF ANY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO ARE SPOUSES, WIDOWS, GRANTEES, MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants:

You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this sum-

mons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable David P. Sullivan, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 11th day of July, 2023 at Mineola, New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: SBL No.: 9-529-20

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, State of New York, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Brussel Drive, distance of 617.01 feet Northerly when measured along the said Westerly side of Brussel Drive with the Northeasterly side of Birchwood Drive;

RUNNING THENCE North 82 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds West, 115 feet to Map of Herrick Manor, Section No. 3;

THENCE Northerly along the last mentioned Map the following 4 courses and distances: (1) North 7 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds East, 39.82 feet;

THENCE (2) North 10 degrees 23 minutes 36 seconds East, 20.20 feet;

THENCE (3) South 82 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds East, 114.15 feet to the Westerly side of Brussel Drive;

THENCE (4) South 7 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West, along the Westerly side of Brussel Drive, 60 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.

Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of re-

cord. These premises are also known as 39 Brussel Drive a/k/a Brussel Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff

500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

GARDEN CITY PARK WATER DISTRICT

ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2024

WHEREAS, on the ninth day of August, 2023, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law the Board of Water Commissioners of the Garden City Park ater istrict confirmed that the Annual Water District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Water District Budget for fiscal ear 202 on hursday, September 7, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Water District Building located at 333 Marcus Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040. WHEREAS, the Board of Water Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before September 7, 2023 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Water Commissioners of the Garden City Park Water District has adopted a proposed Annual Water District Budget for 2023 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on September 7, 2023 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the o n Clerk of the Town of North Hempstead and at the office of the Garden City Park Water District Secretary at 333 Marcus Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040 where it may be inspected by any interested erson during office hours. In addition, a copy of the proposed budget is posted on the Water District’s website, and copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Water Commissioners of the Garden City Park Water District will hold the Annual Water District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Water istrict udget for fiscal ear 2024 on Thursday, September 7, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Water District Building located at 333 Marcus Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Garden City Park Water District and to the Board of Water Commissioners of the Garden City Park Water District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and hearing all persons interest-

ed in the subject concerning same on Thursday, September 7, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Water District Building located at 333 Marcus Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040.

Dated: August 09, 2023

Town of North Hempstead, New York Board of Water Commissioners Garden City Park Water District

Town of North Hempstead

ATTEST: Alan Cooper, PhD, Water District Secretary 8-2-2023-1T-#241974-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21424 - Hiren

Mody; 2 Haddon Road, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block B04, Lot 43; Zoned: Residence-C

Variance from §70-50.B to construct additions that are too close to the street.

APPEAL #21425 - Donald Hochheiser; 38 Beechwood Lane, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 308, Lot 23;

Zoned: Residence-B

Variance from 70-41.A to legalize additions that are too close to the side property line.

APPEAL #21426 – Mikhail Stolirov; 21 Hunting Hill Rd., New Hyde Park, Section 9, Block 589, Lot 7;

Zoned Residence-C

Variance from 70-51(A) to construct exterior stairs to a second-story deck which are too close to a side property line.

APPEAL #21427 - ShellyAnn Wright; 342 Grand Street, Westbury; Section 11, Block 1, Lot 2; Zoned: Residence-C

Variances from 70-100.2.A(2) and 70-100.2.A(4) to legalize fencing that is too tall and fencing in the front yard.

APPEAL #21428 - Jiji Mathew; 30 Cantiague Lane, Westbury; Section 11, Block 416, Lot 29; Zoned: Residence-C

Variances from §§70-49, 70-52.5, 70-100.2.A(4)(b), 70-101.B, and 70-100.2(L) to legalize a home that is too big, to legalize a driveway, walkway and stoop that cover too much of the front yard, to legalize light piers that are too tall, to legalize fencing that is too tall, and to construct a new front porch that is too close to the street.

The following cases will be

called at said public hearing starting at 2:30pm.

APPEAL #21368 – Sami Atallah (Michelle Management Corp.); 993 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, Section 11, Block 122, Lots 20, 29, 44, 45, & 46; Zoned Business-A & Residence-C Variances from 70-44, 7050(A), and 70-203(G) to construct an addition to a building and site work including construction of a commercial parking lot on a property which is partially in a residential zone (not a permitted use), parking too close to the street, and with a landscaped buffer between a commercial and residential property that is too small.

Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals

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WESTBURY

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 udgment 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,

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Moth Week Draws Attention To Another Important Pollinator

According to NationalMothWeek.org, a recent study showed that some moth species are better pollinators than some butterflies. Just as with native butterflies, you can help our native moths by growing plants native to Long Island. Plants such as Virginia Creeper, milkweeds, grasses and any plant that you use to attract bees and butterflies help to support moths. National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. National Moth Week is held, worldwide, during the last full week of July. NMW offers everyone, everywhere, a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths. Through partnerships with major online biological data depositories, NMW participants can help map moth distribution and provide needed information on other life history aspects around the globe.

Why is the last full week of July designated as National Moth Week?

Mid-summer is a good time for finding moths in most of the northern hemisphere. It was decided to keep the date constant from year to year to help organizations who plan their activities in advance. Observing moths every year on the same dates is also beneficial to data collecting and analysis over time.

Why are moths important?

Moths can be important bioindicators. A bioindicator is a species or taxon that tells us about the health of an ecosystem. A greater diversity of moths typically means there is a greater diversity of plant species, which leads to a greater diversity of other species as well. They can help us monitor food plant populations and they are important food sources for many nocturnal AND diurnal organisms. Also, moths typically have a reputation of being drab, dull pests. However, that is certainly not the case. An extreme minority of moth species can cause trouble to humans, but most moths either have no impact on our lives or may serve important ecosystem functions such as pollination. Many moths are actually very interestingly patterned and colored. Moths are a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door, or perhaps in your home.

What equipment is used to observe moths?

The very most basic thing you need is an outdoor light source to attract moths next to a surface for them to rest on. Your light source can be as simple as a porch light over a wall or a door.

More advanced moth-ers hang sheets between trees or poles or use stand-alone mothing sheets and mercury vapor or UV lights. More information on how to attract moths can be found here.

What if it isn’t possible to buy equipment?

All you need to attract moths is an outdoor light and a surface for the moths to rest on. The light over your house front door can be your mothing setup.

What is baiting?

Baiting is the practice of using a fermented mixture (usually containing brown sugar, molasses, beer and semi-rotten fruit) to attract moths. This is a good way to see moths that aren’t necessarily attracted to lights, but will be drawn to the bait. The bait can go almost anywhere. Use a paintbrush to apply the bait to trees a short distance from the lighting set up. Baiting can be done in both summer and winter months.

What about urban areas?

Urban areas are often home to a surprising amount of biodiversity. There are a couple of options for urban mothing. The first, and easiest, is to travel to a nearby open space or nature center to participate in a mothing event there. If that’s not an option, you can simply use a light on your apartment balcony or on walls outside of your building.

Can kids moth? Will they hate it?

Pre-schoolers through teenagers usually love mothing for many reasons. It’s a fun activity for a warm night (and kids love being outdoors at night). It’s generally a family activity involving parents and siblings. Moths are gentle and harmless. They’ll sit on your hand or the brim of your hat. Kids love watching and holding them. Children can learn about the beauty and variety of moths up close.

—From NationalMothWeek.org via Long Island Native Plant Initiative

Ailanthus Webworm Moth.

(Photo by Greg Hume via Wikimedia Commons)

Dark-spotted Palthis Moth.

(Photo by Mike Boone via Wikimedia Commons)

A moth trap setup. (Photo by Nolie Schneider via nationalmothweek.org)

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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 Index# 605057/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies

Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established the enth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or hine. Janine nam s . 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-

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maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Jul 6 20 8 I ill 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.

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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. erard . am rick s . Referee

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Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee e ort and Judgment of oreclosure 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 ro isions of filed Judgment Index # 6 0 /20 . his 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

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

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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 oreclosure and ale 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. ita olomon s . eferee. McCabe, Weisberg Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 5/26/2023

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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 8 . plus interest, fees, and costs.

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

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance ith 0th Judicial istrict 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.”

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rt of Org file ith / ec of tate of filed on 6/2 /202 Office location Nassau. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. shall mail to 6 lmwood Ave, Roosevelt NY 11575. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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11590: Section 11, Block 29, Lot 57 58: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL 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 Index # 010327/2014. Roger Hausch, s . eferee. o ertson 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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Plaintiff s. O I . efendant s . Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee e ort and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 25, 2019, 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 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 72 Ridge Drive, Westbury, NY 11590. 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, Section 11, Block 417 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $637,185.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 86 8/20 6. his foreclosure sale will be held on the north

Plaintiff AGAINST MARIO OCCI . efendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 25, 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 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 248 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY 11514. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Mineola, Nassau County and State of New York, Section 9, Block 60, Lot 67. Approximate amount of judgment $619,920.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to proisions of filed Judgment Index #606 /2022. he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Scott H. iller s . eferee ross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000006 76782

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O 0 on August 23, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 207 HOPP NY 11590: Section 11, Block 503, Lot 35 a/k/a Section 11, Block 24, Lot 79 and 80: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENT’S THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WESTBURY, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK,

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 015513/2013. Malachy P. Lyons Jr. s . eferee. oertson, 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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OF RBSHD 2013-1 TRUST, Pltf. s. J O .CIOS, et al, Defts. Index #00 6 /20 2. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 2 202 I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 245 Siegel Street, Westbury, NY a/k/a Section 11, Block 18, Lot 22-23 40. Approx. amt. of judgment is $719,395.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

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. . Plaintiff against I et al efendant s . Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 1, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follo s I I at a point on the westerly side of Covert Street, distant 100 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Covert Street and the northerly side of Broadway; being a plot 100 feet by 47.40 feet by 100.13 feet by 52.60. Section:

11 Block: 97 Lot: 54 32

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not

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Channeling Grief Into Unwavering Advocacy

In November, Corinne Kaufman lost her beautiful granddaughter Paige Gibbons to an accidental fentanyl overdose just four days after her 19th birthday. According to Paige’s grandmother, Paige and her two friends were not drug addicts. They bought what they thought was Percocet to relax. Paige and one of her friends took a small nibble out of a tablet. Paige died. Her friend endured a prolonged stay in intensive care where she suffered two strokes.

“My granddaughter Paige was all about life!” Kaufman said, “This demon drug knows no boundaries. It is taking people from all walks of life.”

Most of the fentanyl that is being sold in the U.S. is mass-produced in Mexico using chemicals primarily from China before being pressed into pills or mixed with other counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Adderall or oxycodone.

Kaufman has channeled some of her grief into launching “Families Against Fentanyl,” which advocates for getting Narcan opiate overdose reversal kits into middle and high school nurses’ offices and making fentanyl test strips readily available.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D – Glen Cove and fellow Legislative Minority members Arnold Drucker (D – Plainview) and Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) introduced Nassau County’s

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comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 253 COVERT STREET, WESTBURY, NY

Approximate amount of lien

$912,221.26 plus interest costs.

Premises will be sold subject to ro isions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

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 or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 007628/2013.

STEVEN KEATS, ESQ.,

Referee

David A. Gallo Associates

LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

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VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning

“Families Against Fentanyl” law. The measure, which was first filed in May of 2022, would require Nassau to include fentanyl detecting test strips in every Narcan kit it distributes and for the Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities to make

Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the following application:

Application of Long Island University 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville proposing to remove the existing Quail Run Campus entrance and replace the area with the landscaping, including tree and shrub plantings and stormwater drainage installations including drainage intels and drywells systems to mitigate ponding conditions.

The site includes the northern section of Quail Run, which is currently blocked off to traffic ith concrete erse barriers. The existing parking lot and tree line will remain and be protected. The above said property is also known as Section 18, Block D, Lot 2159 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1

Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the following application:

Application of Michael and Annabel Yadgarov 110 Wheatley Road proposing to construct a new 2 story single family dwelling with a detached cabana, inground pool, tennis court and all new driveways, paths and patios. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block A, Lot 150 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the following application: Application of Michael and

strips available to residents upon request. Unfortunately, the Legislative Majority has not yet called a hearing on the bill.

“This terrible scourge is claiming the lives of far too many people – many of whom are not drug addicts,” Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton said. “We need to

Annabel Yadgarov 110 Wheatley Road request for a variance from Article IV A §216-22.8 C (Yard) of the Village Code to construct a new dwelling with a minimum front yard setback on Wheatley Road with a 200ft required, 163.6ft proposed and 36.4 ft variance requested. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block A, Lot 150 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals

Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator Dated: August 2, 2023

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VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the following application:

Application of 35 Clock Consortium, LLC 35 Clock Tower Lane proposing to have minor changes for the tennis court to the existing one-family home with no

keep fentanyl away from our children and out of the country as much as possible, and most certainly do something as simple and inexpensively as making fentanyl test strips available to youths and young adults.”

“Perhaps Paige would still be alive today had fentanyl test strips been available,” Kaufman added. “Something as simple as making fentanyl test strips widely available can save countless lives. I strongly encourage the Legislative Majority to schedule a public hearing and for County Executive Blakeman to join us in supporting this life-saving measure.”

This March, the Nassau County Legislature recognized Corinne as a Women’s History Month Trailblazer for her advocacy work in the fight to prevent fentanyl overdoses and deaths on Long Island.

If you or a loved one are in need of assistance with substance abuse or addiction of any kind, contact the Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services at 516-227-7057.

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

changes of occupancy or egress. The above said property is also known as Section 17, Block 12, Lot 13 15 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the following application:

Application of 35 Clock Consortium, LLC 35 Clock Tower Lane request for a variance from Article IV A §216-22.10 C (Location of

Accessory Structure) of the Village Code for a tennis court with a 75ft required, 57ft proposed and a 18ft variance requested. The above said property is also known as Section 17, Block 12, Lot 13 15 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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Corinne Kaufman (left) and County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton after Corinne addressed the Legislature, urging the Majority Leader to call for a bill that would require fentanyl test strips to be included in all Narcan kits distributed by Nassau County. (Photo by Peter M. Budraitis)

Farmers Market Brings Opportunity To Local Businesses

DYLAN ROSKOVENSKY

editors@antonmediagroup.com

For the past three years, the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park has been providing Nassau County residents an easy way to meet and purchase local goods from local vendors every week.

Jennifer Hochuli, who is the Master Gardener Volunteer Program Liaison and Food Systems/Agriculture Program Coordinator for the CCE, recently chatted with Nassau Illustrated News about the role of the market on one such Saturday afternoon.

“The farmers market is all based on our mission, which is essentially to promote healthy lifestyles among Nassau County residents. We want to help encourage people to eat and live healthily while also supporting local ... It’s all about showcasing what Long Island has to offer.”

Hochuli explained, “CCE has a farm in East Meadow, and for years we had a farmstand there, but it ended in 2019. In 2020, Nassau County approached CCE and asked us to make a farmers market.”

Some businesses have called the event home since the beginning, such as Favor Coffee Company. Founder Christina Chin talked about why she chose to stick with the market: “I’m here to connect with customers. Most of my business is done online so I don’t get to meet a lot of my customers.”

“I think it’s really great, especially if the businesses don’t have many other opportunities or do not have a brick and mortar. It’s great exposure and not a huge commitment,” said Chin.

Chin also noted the value she finds in this space as a small business-owner, a woman, and a member of a marginalized group. “It’s a one-person operation [and] I typically try to prioritize women producers. Sometimes I’ll offer coffees that are traceable back to a single woman producer. We also try to prioritize coffees that have more women integrated into the supply chain.”

The market isn’t just for those with a small business. Loretta White, of Loretta’s Sweets and Treats, started making baked goods during COVID and wanted to continue her hobby.

“I started baking a lot of baked goods during the pandemic. Everyone around me loved them so I wondered how I could get started with my little business. I didn’t really think of it as a business,” White said. “I just wanted to be outdoors at a farmers market ... This is my first time, [and] so far it’s been good. I think we turned a profit and it’s just good to be outdoors doing what you love.”

Hochuli also talked a bit about the process of becoming a vendor: “One of the most important questions on the application is how does your product support our mission. We’re looking for locally grown and locally made.”

She noted that CCE also finds vendors for the market through its work with TasteNY, a statewide certification program meant to

bolster New York agriculture and access to local produce.

“It is a perfect location in so many different ways. It is the major park of Nassau County, so what better place to showcase

Long Island than here?” Hochuli added. “I tell vendors this too. When they ask me why they should become a vendor [here], I tell them ‘It’s a shoe-in’, it’s the most popular park in Nassau County.”

Home Depot Sponsors Westbury Beautification Ahead Of Fundraising Concert

BY ANTON NEWS STAFF editors@antonmediagroup.com

On July 22, members of the nonprofit group MPact Outreach joined volunteers from Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, to beautify a section of the Westbury community before an upcoming concert.

Thanks to a $3000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation, courtesy of the store’s Jericho location, volunteers rolled up their sleeves alongside five Team Depot associates to install sod, mulch, pavers, plantings, treated wood, retaining wall blocks, concrete paint, pond stones, large planters, and hanging baskets.

The work was undertaken at 543 Queen Street, a private residence where MPact Outreach will be holding a benefit concert on August 12th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., to purchase school supplies for new enrollees in Westbury elementary schools.

Contact Delphine Way at (516) 972-5427 for more information.

Christina Chin of Favor Coffee Company poses at her business’ booth. (Photos by Dylan Roskovensky)

A view of the farmers’ market at Eisenhower Park on July 22, 2023.

Loretta White mans her booth at Eisenhower Park.

On July 22, MPact Outreach and Team Depot volunteers joined forces to install $3000 worth of sod, mulch, pavers, plantings, treated wood, retaining wall blocks, concrete paint, pond stones, large planters, and hanging baskets at the site of an upcoming benefit concert.

After hours of work, the site at 543 Queen Street looks like a brand-new garden space.

(Courtesy of Delphine Way and Terri Arce)