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.

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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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Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein uch Crane P 28 ast Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

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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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

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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

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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

File Number: 17-300290

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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.” ichard unenfeld s . eferee P J 260

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LEGAL NOTICE otice of formation of uantum Abstract Service LLC. 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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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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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 202 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 September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 508 Livingston 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 Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 247 and Lot No. 29 (L.G. 29-32, 333). Approximate amount of judgment is $1,155,224.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to ro isions of filed Judgment Index # 0 /200 . 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 maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the 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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