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Garden City Station’s Wealth Of History

How a gilded vision transformed into a modern commuter depot JANET BURNS

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In the history of Garden City, the name Alexander Turney Stewart plays an outsized role, and the same is true for Garden City Station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

And while some aspects of Stewart’s larger-than-life story remain a mystery, we do know a good deal about the man whose vision for Garden City, Hempstead and other parts of Nassau County, as well as his businesses, included a robust network of rails. Thanks to rail historians, we also have a good picture of how this station has evolved over time.

The station, in facts and photos

Garden City Station was first established in 1872 on the newly built Central Railroad of Long Island, not long after after Alexander Turney Stewart officially founded Garden City in 1869.

The original station was built in the Victorian style adjacent to both the train tracks and the newly established Garden City Hotel. The one-story station had a second story over the front door as well as a kind of ‘back porch’ overlooking high platforms. A separate freight house was also built (and to this day, in fact, Garden City Station is one of few LIRR stations with two station buildings).

In 1874, shortly before Stewart’s death, his railroad merged with the Flushing and North Side Railroad, and in 1876, the year of Stewart’s death, this was acquired by the Long Island Rail Road.

LIRR had previously given the name Garden City Station to their station at Clowesville on the main line, but reallocated the name to the site we know as Garden City Station today. In 1898, the LIRR rebuilt the station entirely with somewhat more modest structures on both sides of the tracks, and provided a connection to the Mineola-Freeport trolley branch of the Long Island Traction Company.

By 1908, the station and many of the LIRR trains that stopped

there had gone electric, a move which riders and people who lived alongside the tracks celebrated as a reprieve from heavy coal smoke. In 1915, a pedestrian tunnel was also added to the station.

In the 1970s, high-level platforms were added to Garden City Station, which eventually had its ticket office closed by the late 1990s, as ticket machines took over. Garden City Station also received the standard digital-era upgrades, upkeep, and renovations in the 2000s and 2010s as part of LIRR system-wide station enhancements.

Today, the still-picturesque station is framed by several local landmarks and two parking lots. A bust of Alexander Turney Stewart, the first man to arrange for track-laying in this part of the Hempstead Plains, also sits outside the station for all to admire.

The man, the myth, the legacy

Alexander Turney Stewart (1803-1876) was an Irish immigrant-turned-retail magnate of the early ‘Gilded Era.’ Stewart came to New York as a child, returned to Ireland briefly as a young man to receive his inheritance, then returned to New York City, got married, and began an entrepreneurial career that would make him one of the few dozen richest people in all of history to date.

His accomplishments included running a retail and wholesale empire for fabrics and dry goods, starting with his firm A. T. Stewart & Co. (with its famous “Marble Palace” and “Iron Palace” department stores), serving on New York

State Chamber of Commerce committees, founding a railroad across Nassau County, and establishing the first Garden City Hotel, a place where, decades later, pilot Charles Lindburgh would spend the night before his pioneering trans-Atlantic crossing.

Stewart is said to have built the Central Railroad of Long Island, which ran from Flushing, Queens to Long Island’s South Shore near Babylon, in order to transport workers in his stores and factories to company homes in present-day Garden City and Hempstead, as well as to bring visitors to his hotel, which he reportedly managed personally until the end of his life.

Stewart died before his vision for decent company housing in Garden City was complete, but his wife Cornelia did erect a few buildings in his honor, including St. Paul’s School as well as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, near

Garden City Station.

In the years following his death, a few patches of controversy also entered Stewart’s story: the first came just over two and a half years later, when (and there’s no easy way to put this) his remains were stolen from his tomb. According to the 2005 book The Missing Corpse: Grave Robbing a Gilded Age Tycoon, by Wayne Fanebust, the theft would go down in New York City media and policing history, drawing everyone from clairvoyants to clergy into the scrum. A summary of the book on online retail sites notes, “Grave robbing was not uncommon in the 19th century, as medical schools needed cadavers for their experiments but were often barred from using them ... Others speculated that a ransom was the motive, or that the stunt was meant as a political statement ... ultimately the body was never [officially] recovered.”

Then, on May 1, 1890, “a notice appeared in the New York Times announcing Joseph Pulitzer, Julius Chambers, et al. had been indicted for posthumous criminal libel against Alexander T. Stewart,” as Wikipedia editors explain. A few weeks earlier, the newspaper had reprinted a letter sent to a District Attorney “citing statements in an April 14–19 series of articles in the New York World accusing Stewart of ‘a dark and secret crime,’ as the man who ‘invited guests to meet his mistresses at his table’ and as ‘a pirate of the dry goods ocean.’” The outcome of the suit is unknown.

At the time of his death, Stewart was worth an estimated $50 million, likely making him a multi-billionaire if not a trillionaire in 2023 dollars.

A view of Garden City Station in 1967. (Archive: Sturm-Fehn via TrainsAreFun)

An 1878 photo of Garden City Station in its Victorian-style era. (Archive: Dave Keller via TrainsAreFun)

Garden City Station in summertime 1878. The first Garden City Hotel is just visible behind the tree line. (Credit: George Brainerd; Archive: Dave Keller via TrainsAreFun)

An article in a 1908 edition of the Times Union hails the electrified train trip from Brooklyn to Garden City. (Screenshot via newspapers.com)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Mineola Elementary Wraps Up Summer ESY Program

Langone Health Director Addresses Rotarians

At its mid-summer lunch meeting on August 8, attending members of MineolaGarden City Rotary and guests heard guest speaker Jonathan Kelly, M.D., NYU Langone Health, describe in great detail the innovative Home Hospital Program at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island.

As medical director of the program, Dr. Kelly’s enthusiasm and dedication to the project were evident. He provided a comprehensive overview of the Home Hospital Program which offers in-home care for people who need the services and care they would receive should they be admitted to the hospital, but who are stable enough to be monitored in the comfort of their own homes, where those in attendance agreed, most folks would rather be treated.

The assembled crowd were amazed to learn of the depth of cutting edge and equitable care that patients receive through in-person and virtual visits with their assigned care team. To be eligible, patients are screened by a registered nurse and physician at the Emergency Department at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island.

Dr. Kelly explained how the program works: Patients admitted into the program are then transported home by ambulance where a registered nurse is waiting. The nurse completes a medical exam, administers necessary medication, completes bloodwork and performs other aspects of care as needed.

Every day, patients receive a physician visit – at least two nurse visits, and vital signs monitoring. These visits may be completed in-person or through a virtual visit. Such a plus, care is continuously monitored by the Home Hospital team and is available around the clock. A dedicated hospitalist – a physician specializing

in hospital-level care – also provides a daily evaluation and coordinates consultations with other specialists as needed.

The Home-Hospital Program team coordinates all necessary services which include the gamut: skilled nursing, intravenous medication and delivery of other medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory services, oxygen treatment and respiratory therapy, durable medical equipment, including walkers and canes, round-trip transportation for necessary inpatient services, speech therapy, ultrasound and X-ray imaging, and electrocardiogram.

It was and is such a pleasure for Rotary to be able to bring forth this information through Dr. Kelly’s all-encompassing presentation.

For more information, you may email nyulangonehomehospital@nyulangone.org.

— Submitted by Althea Robinson for Mineola-Garden City Rotary

Girl Scouts Honor Garden City Residents

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) honored Garden City residents Cira Rom and Jacqueline Rovelli at its 2023 Annual Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner. The annual event, which was held at Stewart Manor Country Club, recognizes and celebrates the adult volunteers who go above and beyond for their service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and to their communities. Ms. Rom and Ms. Rovelli were among 100 honorees throughout Nassau County.

“Girl Scouts of Nassau County could not thrive without the hard work, commitment and support of all our community volunteers. Each honoree recognized at our Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner has made a significant impact on our organization and helped shape the Girl Scout experience for the girls we serve. Thanks to their contributions, we are able to continue building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place,” said Randell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

Cira Rom was awarded the GSUSA

Appreciation Pin for her exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). Ms. Rom has run the cookie program for her troop for 10 years and runs the cookie program for two other troops. She keeps the Girl Scouts engaged by setting up booth sales and other opportunities for all three troops throughout Girl Scout Cookie Season. She is an advocate for everyone in Girl Scouts and embodies the Girl Scout mission.

Jacqueline Rovelli earned the GSNC Longevity Pin for her longstanding leadership, championing the Girl Scouts in her troop from Daisies all the way through Ambassadors and providing them with a comprehensive Girl Scout experience. Ms. Rovelli has run her daughter’s troop for 12 years and has helped troops throughout Garden City by running events, mentoring other leaders, managing locations for troop meetings and serving as a role model for girls and volunteers throughout the Girl Scout community.

— Submitted by GSNC

The Mineola Union Free School District wrapped up its Extended School Year summer programming this August with lots of learning and fun. (Courtesy of Mineola UFSD)

Jonathan Kelly, M.D., Director, NYU Langone Health Home Hospital Program. (Submitted photo)

Amendment To Defense Bill Will Deliver Nearly $700M To World Trade Center Health Program

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced Senate passage of their bipartisan amendment to the FY24 NDAA to close the funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). The amendment will help address the long-term funding shortfall by delivering $676 million for the program, and will allow excluded Pentagon and Shanksville responders to join the program. The amendment is modeled off the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023, which was introduced earlier this year by a strong bipartisan group of lawmakers and 9/11 health program advocates, responders and survivors.

“This important amendment will help close the funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program and uphold our promise to care for all those still suffering from 9/11 related illnesses,” said Senator Gillibrand. “There is strong bipartisan consensus that we must support our heroes and I will work hard alongside Senator Schumer and our 9/11 first responders, survivors and advocates to get this amendment passed and signed into

law.”

“From the moment of the attack until the last girder was removed from the smoldering wreck at Ground Zero, our brave first responders risked it all on behalf of America. Police officers, firefighters, construction

workers, and everyday folks made a sacrifice on that day – and in the months that followed – that honored their country. Recently, we delivered an additional one billion dollars to help sustain the World Trade Center Workers’ Health Program. And today, we have added an amendment to the NDAA that delivers another $676 million to make sure that all responders are completely covered for any health problems that may occur as a result of their sacrifice for us. These funds will help sustain the health program for even longer. I’ll continue to work alongside Senator Gillibrand to make sure this program never runs out of the dollars it needs to ensure our Ground Zero heroes receive the treatments they need and the healthcare they deserve,” said Majority Leader Schumer.

Modeled off the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, the amendment:

1. Addresses the funding shortfall set for FY29 by delivering $676 million

2. Expands eligibility to 9/11 responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville sites who were active-duty DOD military or civilians, along with other Federal employees currently excluded from the program.

After years of efforts and calls on the federal government, Congress established the WTCHP on a bipartisan basis in 2011 with a five-year authorization to provide medical treatment and monitoring for 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from the effects of the toxins at Ground Zero. The program covers the lifespans of all exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, the Shanksville crash site, children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and during clean-up, and those who have since experienced, or are expected to experience, adverse health effects that are linked to the attacks in the coming years. The program was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. In 2022, lawmakers delivered $1 billion for the program in the end-of-year spending bill.

Unfortunately, this funding is not enough to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services for over 120,000 9/11 responders and survivors, who span all fifty states and 434 of the 435 congressional districts.

—Submitted by the office of Kristen Gillibrand

Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island Shares Urgent Call For Male Volunteers

On Wednesday, August 9, Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island (BBBSLI) CEO Mark Cox hosted a press conference at the organization’s headquarters in Westbury to alert the community about the desperate need for male volunteers.

National Night Out Brings Together Police And The Community

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According to Cox, BBBSLI has 66 boys on its waiting list and another 114 boys will be placed on the organization’s waiting list soon. Some of the boys have been on the list for years waiting desperately for their Big Brother to step forward.

addition to the life of a Little. A Big Brother or Big Sister is not a replacement parent, a babysitter or a therapist. Children need someone to help share a different perspective on life and help to empower their endless potential.

National Night Out, an event held nationally on Aug.1, enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

The Nassau County Police Department held National Night Out events all across the county. The Sixth Precinct, which represents Roslyn, held their event at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset from 4 to 6 p.m.

The challenge of finding male volunteers is not unique to BBBSLI - it is a national issue being experienced by Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters throughout the country. BBBSLI is committed to meeting this need of the community.

A ‘Big’ is a volunteer mentor who is matched in a one-to-one relationship with a child (‘Little’) in the BBBSLI program. A mentor is a friend and a supporter, as well as a positive and consistent

“National Night Out is an annual community-building initiative that helps make our neighborhoods safer and works to foster a true sense of community,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I’m so proud that the Town will be hosting three of these celebrations at locations throughout Town. All are welcome to come and enjoy a night out with plenty of fun and activities for kids and adults alike.”

After a Big is matched with a Little, they are assigned a Match Support Specialist who oversees and monitors the match. BBBSLI staff answers any questions, guides and assists with any issues or difficulties, and ensures that all parties are benefiting from the relationship. Additionally, BBBSLI provides training and support services for the duration of the match relationship. BBBSLI strives to make the match relationship fulfilling for the Big Brother or Big Sister as well.

Becoming a Big is not a big commitment. The organization asks volunteers to spend four hours a month with their Little.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly at the National Night Out event in Manhasset.

A Big Brother is not expected to bring his Little to elaborate places or activities. He can take his Little

(Photo courtesy the Nassau County Police Department)

Basketball Clinics In New Hyde Park

Coaches Al, Chris, and Nick recently hosted the first of two Village of New Hyde Park basketball clinics at Memorial Park. (Photos courtesy of the Village of New Hyde Park via Instagram)

EDITORIAL: OUR OPINION

A Clarion Call to Elevate Nassau’s Alzheimer’s Response

BY SIELA A. BYNOE

A first-of-its-kind nationwide study by the Alzheimer’s Association revealed that approximately one-eighth of the senior citizens residing in Nassau County are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. This distressing revelation illustrates that our county is among the localities most heavily impacted by a horrific and heartbreaking disease that robs its victims of their memory and cognition. I have witnessed firsthand the heartbreak and devastation that cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease brings to our community.

In November 2021, Chesnel Veillard, a resident of New Cassel who suffered from dementia, wandered from his home. I first learned of Mr. Veillard’s disappearance and condition when his daughter, Sendy, who previously worked as an intern in my office, called to request assistance in locating him. Tragically, he perished after he wandered onto the railroad tracks and was struck by a train. His death was devastating to his family, his loved ones, and his neighbors in New Cassel. As we approach two years since his untimely passing, I remain as convinced as ever that his death was preventable.

A key stated purpose of the Alzheimer’s Association study was to provide resources and data to local municipalities that can guide them in how they apportion and allocate resources toward optimally serving

and protecting their constituents. The fact that approximately 31,300 Nassau seniors have been identified as suffering with Alzheimer’s disease must be a clarion call for local leaders to marshal the necessary resources to aid this sizable – and likely growing – population of at-risk adults.

Nassau County currently utilizes Project Lifesaver in conjunction with its Silver Alert System to help safely return cognitively impaired individuals who have wandered away from caregivers. This internationally regarded search and rescue program is a

powerful tool for protecting the safety and welfare of cognitively impaired individuals. However, under the current County program, participants must pay $325 to enroll, and that can make access to this potentially life-saving resource cost-prohibitive for working-class families.

To address this gap, I authored and sponsored legislation, which was introduced in January 2022 and refined and re-filed later that year in September, to create the Chesnel Veillard Program – an initiative in which the County would fund cost-free access to Project Lifesaver for clinically eligible individuals and families whose household income is less than $76,050/year.

To maximize the benefits of the Project Lifesaver technology, anyone who enrolls in the Chesnel Veillard Program would also be entered into the County’s Return Every Adult and Child Home (REACH) registry - a database of children and adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other conditions that potentially limit their ability to communicate. The Veillard program is designed to serve income-eligible individuals who do not currently live in a nursing home, long-term care facility, Alzheimer’s special care unit, or similar facility that would have programs in place as a function of its operation to protect cognitively vulnerable residents.

Increasing the use of Project Lifesaver will help law enforcement and first responders more quickly locate cognitively vulnerable

individuals who wander – an outcome that simultaneously saves taxpayer resources and provides families with the peace of mind they need. Not only would the Chesnel Veillard program proactively aid in safeguarding vulnerable Nassau residents, its implementation would be the embodiment of the wise stewardship of municipal resources.

As of this writing, the measure has not been brought to the floor by the Legislative Majority for a public hearing or vote. This delay in acting upon a cost-effective, common-sense proposal to protect our most vulnerable citizens is truly regrettable. Yet, I remain hopeful that the findings of the Alzheimer’s Association’s rigorous nationwide study will spur my colleagues into action so that we can adopt this measure during the month of September, which coincidentally happens to coincide with World Alzheimer’s Month.

The crisis of Alzheimer’s disease is already here in Nassau County, and I anticipate that the number of our residents suffering from this and other debilitating cognitive ailments will only grow in the coming years. Now is the time to take decisive, proactive action so that we can bring comfort to those who are already suffering and prepare ourselves to respond to future needs.

Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, has represented the Second Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature since 2014.

EPA Extends Comment Deadline On New Cassel/Hicksville Superfund Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for its proposed cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater at a portion of the New Cassel/ Hicksville Groundwater Contamination Superfund site in Nassau County, New York to September 22, 2023. The original public comment period was scheduled to end on August 23rd. EPA held a public meeting at the East Meadow Public Library on August 10, 2023, to explain the cleanup proposal to the public.

EPA’s proposed plan will prevent people from potentially being exposed to the contaminated groundwater in the future, help minimize the potential for the contaminated groundwater to migrate further and treat the groundwater to meet strict federal and state standards for drinking water.

The cleanup plan proposes installing a network of wells and underground pipes in

a residential neighborhood and parkland to move contaminated groundwater to a new water treatment facility. Options for how the treated water will be released will be evaluated during the design of the cleanup plan. The potential options outlined in the proposed plan include that treated water can be returned back to the ground, released to surface water or a recharge basin, or released into the sewer.

Once the cleanup plan is finalized, EPA will decide where the wells and water treatment facility will be built and where the treated water will go. The plan also requires long-term monitoring of the groundwater treatment program and relies on existing county and state restrictions on groundwater use to ensure that public drinking water wells are not installed on site without a permit.

Written comments on the proposed plan may be mailed or emailed by September

22, 2023 to Aidan Conway, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway – 19th Floor, New York, NY 10007. Email: conway. aidan@epa.gov.

For additional background and to see the proposed cleanup plan, visit the New Cassel/Hicksville Groundwater Contamination Superfund site profile page. — Submitted by EPA Region 2

Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury. (Submitted photo)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Blood Drive

New York Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Presenting donors receive a voucher for a $10 gift card and box of Girl Scout cookies. Call 1-800-688-0900 to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions.

Senior Summer Noontime Concerts: The Precisions

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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Ukranian 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.

Bachatu with Gissel Garcia

A free summer concert presented by Westbury Arts and the Village of Westbury. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Piazza Ernesto Strada. Rain location: Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Avenue.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

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.

Screening: Lightyear

Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. 1:00 p.m. at the Hillside Public Library.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

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.

Southern Rock Fest

Featuring Allmost Brothers, Freebird and Bros. and friends. 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.

Compassion is our passion.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Dominican 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.

ONGOING

‘Believable Creatures’

A collaboration between the Cradle of Aviation Museum and local artist Samuel Abrams, this unique exhibition aims to help museum visitors visualize alien life and imagine extreme environments that may exist beyond Earth. On display through September 3.

‘Forest of Healing Trees’

This exhibit by fiber artist Alicia Evans passionately calls for the protection and preservation of trees, reimagining trees through intricate crochet techniques, and serving as a catalyst for dialogue. Through August 26 at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Avenue. Exhibition hours: Thursdays 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Fridays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Supply Drive for Long Island Cares

Help make the beginning of the school year a positive experience for Long Island’s children! Please drop off donations at the adult reference desk at the Franklin Square Public Library. Students, please include your name, grade, and email, and you will be emailed a letter with community service hours after you drop off your items. Donations will be accepted through the end of September.

Musician Gissel Garcia performing with her band Bachatu. (Image via gisselgarciamusic.com)

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Athlete Of The Month: Shai Altman

BY JULIE PRISCO

Shai Altman is a basketball player beginning his senior year at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School.

Altman has been playing basketball since he could remember. “I grew up on the basketball court and I still love to play with the same kids from preschool,” he said. While growing up, Altman played basketball for fun with friends and competitively on community leagues.

“I played for the best coaches on community leagues and AAU teams (Amateur Athletic Union),” he said. Being a fan of the sport and an avid player, Altman appreciates the strategy and mechanics involved in the game. As a player, he feels a good coach is the best inspiration. “They teach leadership, confidence and sportsmanship,” said Altman.

Although this was Coach Shalom Babayev’s first season coaching Altman on the North Shore Hebrew Academy basketball team, he recognized Altman’s commitment to the game and his teammates.

“Shai is a hardworker who brings leadership and grit to the team,” said Coach Babayev. “He really stepped in when a few guys were injured.”

When thinking back on his basketball career so far, Altman recalls when the North Shore Hebrew Academy basketball team won the junior varsity championship in his sophomore year of high school.

“It was a big responsibility to be the starting point guard of the team,” said Altman. “The entire team was dedicated to winning. It was an amazing experience with my teammates.”

Similar to Altman’s own fond

memories of the championship basketball game, North Shore Hebrew Academy Basketball Coach Billy Muir recalled that season as his greatest memory of Altman’s high school basketball career.

“My greatest memory is of Shai playing as point guard throughout the 2021-22 championship season. He played with calm determination and never let the pressure get to him,” said Coach Muir.

With senior year just beginning for Altman, he is starting to think about the next academic and athletic steps. While contemplating future plans, Altman is sure basketball will always be a constant.

“I will always play basketball. I will always be a fan,” said Altman. “I love the strategy and mechanics involved. I would love to become a coach one day and make a difference in someone’s life.”

Shai Altman

(Photo from North Shore Hebrew Academy High School)

MTA Fare Increases Resume Riders will pay more

railroad zones, Monthly ticket fares will not exceed $500.

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After a pause to ride out the tumultuous pandemic years, the MTA is once again implementing scheduled fare increases to keep up with operating costs, ridership deficits, and inflation. In addition to raising the cost per ride, the MTA is also eliminating some pilot programs, while modifying or creating others.

Larry Penner, former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management, provided some insight into these changes. This information has been edited for length and clarity.

History of the fare increase

“Fare increases for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, along with Long Island Rail Road and Metro North Rail Road, were already assumed in 2019 as part of the approval process for the $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the New York State Legislature and New York City Council were all in on this financial arrangement before signing on board. This included 4 percent increase in 2021 and 2023.”

Additional Funding

“Albany provides the MTA significant annual funding under the Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) program. Washington via Federal Transit Administration grants, riders via farebox and motorists via tolls continue to pay their fair share. In 2023, the Federal Transit Administration will provide the MTA with annual $1.8 billion in formula funding under various grant programs. This will grow by several hundred million more annually in coming years.”

Reason for the increase

“Fare hikes are periodically required if the MTA and operating agencies such as the NYC Transit bus and subway, MTA Bus, LIRR and Metro North are to provide the services millions of New Yorkers count on daily. They are inevitable, due to increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state of good repair, replacement of worn-out rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops as well as system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system and inflation.”

Pandemic pause

“Receipt of $16 billion in CARE COVID-19 funding from Washington under Federal Transit Administration grants was never intended to support cancellation of

future fare increases. It was made available to make up for lost revenues during this period and maintain service levels. In any case, most of these funds have already been spent.”

Affordability of the service

“MTA services continue to be one of the best bargains in town. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding either the bus, subway or commuter rail has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between bus and subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Many residents purchase either a weekly or monthly NYC Transit bus/subway Metro or OMNY Card, LIRR or Metro North ticket to further reduces the cost per ride.”

Eliminating 20-ride pass

“The MTA made a mistake in abolishing the 20 ticket pass. In a post COVID-19 era, fewer people need a full-blown monthly

pass when they are only going into the city three times a week.”

The bottom line

“In the end, quality and frequency of service is dependent upon secure revenue streams. We all will have to contribute — be it at the fare box or tax revenues generated by different levels of government redistributed back to the MTA. Like it or not, MTA fare increases are justified in 2023.”

Changes to MTA fares in 2023

Changes to LIRR fares

• Monthly and Weekly tickets will increase by up to 4.5 percent.

• Thanks to the additional 10 percent discount implemented in March 2022, monthly fares will remain lower than they were pre-COVID.

• Recognizing the high fares in the farthest

• The discount for traveling off-peak will be standardized to 26 percent across both railroads. (Until now, LIRR’s discount was 27.5 percent.)

• This will lead to slightly higher increases of 6 to 7 percent on LIRR Off-Peak tickets and slightly lower increases of 2 to 3 percent on Metro-North Off-Peak tickets.

• All other ticket types will increase by as much as 10 percent; however, any ticket increase greater than 6 percent will be held to a maximum increase of $0.50 per trip.

• LIRR and Metro-North will continue to offer UniTicket fares to travel on both commuter rail and connecting bus and ferry services. Changes in those fares will be based in part on changes to weekly and monthly transit fares. One-way tickets for MTA-managed connecting services will also change.

• Policies regarding the calculation of onboard fares and refunds will remain unchanged.

• All tickets purchased at the old fare will continue to be valid through their stated expiration dates.

Changes to NYCT, LIRR, and Metro-North fare pilots

A more flexible fare-capping pilot with OMNY

OMNY customers will continue to get the best weekly fare. Your first tap starts a new 7-day cap. If you spend $34 (or $17 for Reduced-Fare customers) within a seven-day period, you ride free for the rest of that week. If you spend less, you only pay for the rides you take. The cap resets every seven days. Group trips, express bus taps, and transfers do not count toward the weekly cap.

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CityTicket pilot options

CityTicket currently offers customers a $5 flat-fare ticket to travel within New York City limits during all off-peak hours. MTA is introducing a Peak CityTicket for travel during weekday peak hours for $7.

MTA is also introducing a special ticket for customers traveling to Far Rockaway on the LIRR at the same price as the typical CityTicket.

Atlantic Ticket and 20-Trip Peak ticket pilots discontinued

As the MTA adopts new CityTicket pilots, and in the interest of standardizing and simplifying commuter railroad fares, both the $5 One-Way Atlantic Ticket and $60 Weekly Atlantic Ticket will be discontinued. The 20-Trip Peak ticket, introduced in 2022 to encourage infrequent customers to commute more regularly, will be discontinued as post-COVID travel patterns continue to return to normal.

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Hochul Announces NY State Parks Centennial Celebration

Governor Kathy Hochul recently previewed a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of New York’s statewide park and historic site system to take place in 2024. The celebration will both highlight and build upon one of New York State’s greatest environmental legacies. In 1924, Governor Alfred E. Smith and the State Legislature created the New York State Council of Parks while voters approved a $15 million bond act to build and enlarge a network of State parks, forging the New York State park and historic site system that New York State residents and visitors know and cherish today.

“New York State led the nation in creating a State park system for our citizens 100 years ago,” Governor Hochul said. “As we celebrate through next year, New York will continue to invest in our park system to support the State’s outdoor recreation economy, expand access to underserved communities, address the impacts of climate change, and position New York State as a top recreation destination.”

Across the state through 2024, New York will commemorate the state park centennial with hundreds of community celebrations, performances and special events led by the state park and historic site staff, the State Council of Parks and Park and Historic Site Friends Groups. There will be a new Centennial Challenge to encourage visitors to try a variety of new activities as they enjoy the parks and historic sites, special discounts on park admission fees and new opportunities to volunteer and promote park stewardship. A traveling exhibit on the history of New York State parks will go on display at parks and historic sites throughout the state. State parks will collect and share stories and photographs from the public to celebrate the memories made during the last century, as well as a new line of Centennial-themed New York State Parks merchandise from the parks store. New Yorkers can visit parks.ny.gov/100 to learn more about the Centennial.

While New York State had established a number of state parks and historic sites prior to 1924 to protect scenic and

historic resources – such as Niagara Falls, George Washington’s Revolutionary War Headquarters, and Bear Mountain – the State Park Act was intended to directly connect citizens to outdoor recreation. When these limited preserves proved to be overwhelmingly popular, state leaders recognized the need to create more parks in proximity to urban centers. In 1923, Governor Alfred E. Smith endorsed an ambitious plan for a statewide system of parks connected by scenic parkways and boulevards. In 1924, New York State established the State Council of Parks and voters approved a $15 million bond to put the plan in action. Over the next decade, 55 new state parks were established.

In addition, New York State will prioritize investments and programs to preserve the park system as a model for the nation in the next century by restoring and expanding visitor capacity. State parks will continue the ongoing transformation of New York’s flagship parks and embark on critical infrastructure improvement projects. The state budget includes $200 million for capital improvement projects annually for five years, for a total of $1 billion through fiscal year 2028. The funding will help improve parks and restore facilities at such heavily visited parks as Bear Mountain, Heckscher, Jones Beach, and Riverbank State Park.

—Submitted by the office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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What Is The Right Age To Give Your Kid An iPhone?

My second grader comes home from school, and says a girl in his class has an iPhone, and can he have one. At first, I was in shock, why does an 8-year-old kid have an iPhone at school?

Then my reaction went to “absolutely not, no way.”

This is not the only person in my son’s second grade class last year that had their own iPhone. It’s surprising and yet not, as devices are so prevalent in our lives, it’s hard to keep them away from kids.

And as we approach Tween-age years, having a phone is almost a given, and not having a phone can be viewed as socially awkward, or create feelings of being left out.

Many kids these days communicate and coordinate on their phones to get together, share stories, and connect. I’ve heard from many mothers who worry about this, especially when it comes to kids feeling left out. As a parent of elementary age kids, I know I am going to soon reach a point where it will be harder and harder to say no to giving my kids a phone.

Our kids have had access to phones, whether it’s Facetime with

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grandparents, watching videos, or even playing games, since they were toddlers. Living in a digital age, smartphones and being online have become an integral part of our lives. The big question is when is the right time to give them the device.

According to a study by Common Sense Media in 2021, 53 percent of children aged 11 and under have their own smartphone, and by the age of 12, that percentage jumps to 69 percent. Among

teenagers between aged 13-18, a staggering 84 percent have a smartphone.

“It can be a wonderful learning tool,” says Jill Garfunkel, parent of an eight-year-old daughter and also teaches high school students. “And during COVID, kids were able to Facetime with friends, so it combat loneliness.”

Garfunkel would prefer to delay for her elementary school-aged daughter. “I’m worried about kids becoming addicted, and not learning important social skills or being in the moment at school, because they are distracted by their phone.”

When COVID hit, having an iPhone for a kid in school almost became a necessity, as kids had to stay with their class and were often not allowed to go to the school office to call their parents.

“Many parents are using phones as tracking devices,” said Marissa Gregorio, mother of a second, sixth, seventh and tenth grader. “They are in sports, on buses going everywhere….things happen, the buses come early or later, they need a phone to get in touch with

us.”

For Falguni Patel, giving her 11-year-old a phone was a necessity, even though she would rather have waited. “We moved to a new area in COVID, and there was no way for me to get in touch with him,” she said. “It made me feel safer for him to have a phone, and know his GPS location.”

Ensuring connection and communication with parents are just a few benefits, giving us a sense of security, especially during emergencies.

“When our kids reached middle-school, we made an agreement with the parents of their friends to hold off until seventh grade in giving them iPhones,” said Tatiana Zarmehr, who has twins going into 7th grade and a daughter in high school. “That really helped our girls not feel they were missing out, as their friends didn’t have a phone either.”

Gregorio, who has one boy, and three girls, says they use their phones differently. “Boys are mostly into playing games and looking up sports, while girls want

Artificial Intelligence and the Jewish Perspective

It’s been a well established fact that human beings are the smartest creatures on earth– so smart, in fact, that they have now created an apparatus that’s just as smart as themselves. Computers that emit artificial intelligence (AI) have been in the works for a few years now, but they have gotten really refined in recent months, prompting concern from technological experts. AI bots are superintelligent and capable of writing in a highly convincing manner. Because of that, there’s no telling just how far-reaching their influence will be.

We see this already with the manipulative influence of web search and advertising directed to your preferences. It is now very plausible that AI technology will come to manipulate public opinion in a way that’s all-consuming, to the extent that it will control human behavior through its words. In the recent past, AI’s show absorbed bias, based on suggesting feelings e.g. connoted preferences for specific political candidates that entirely usurp the efforts of human beings. How long before these effects of AI become malignant and – disruptive rather than assistive? With the rate that AI is developing, it may soon morph into a force that determines

the future of the digital world, not to mention our national security and society as we know it.

For this reason, many professionals who are deeply immersed in the field believe that we should be cautious in regards to AI and ensure that there is continual government oversight of the concept. Only if we monitor the consequences of AI, take continuous stock of just how influential it is in altering human behaviors, do we have any hope of channeling AI’s benefits. AI has the potential to be productive or destructive.

AI has only come about because we’ve become such an affluent society, accumulating wealth

which can be a wonderful force for good, but it also can very quickly distort, disrupt, and denigrate the people under its sway. Access to bountiful opportunity has given Americans the ability to become technologically sophisticated and efficient. However, with this ease comes greed, complacency, and a lack of empathy. Affluent people are so accustomed to luxury and achieving their own ends that they become detached from the needs of others. This is precisely the sort of social slide that Judaism warns against.

Judaism is all for enjoying the fruits of this world but we strongly discourage chasing after the newest technological fads just to keep up with the Jones’. On the contrary, Jews are encouraged by their religion to remain grounded, centered, and beholden to a divine power which is more ethereal and benevolent than any accommodating computer. Because of AI, we are currently on the verge of a national crisis, but those adhering to Jewish principles know how to reign themselves in, distance themselves from a construct while

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Let’s get on board with those pushing for the making of a security system that would protect and defend our foreseeable future. We must be frank with ourselves and acknowledge that AI, unchecked, could be dangerous. Civilians concerned with how it can help them may very well forget to help others. Let’s guard the fiber of our moral character and remember that there is much that the Creator enabled us to do for ourselves. Judaism wants us to use these gifts and employ our creativity, rather than leaving it all for a computer with AI to execute on our behalf. Under those parameters, just how genuine is our accomplishment? How far have we really advanced? How much of ourselves have we truly imprinted upon this world? Not very much – only as far as our voice can carry in instructing this computer to display its capabilities.

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to be interacting with their friends 24-7,” she said.

Experts say to begin with the basics with your kids and educate them on the pros and cons, no matter what age you decide to give them a phone.

Teaching your kids about the potential risks and dangers of the internet, including cyberbullying, online predators, and the importance of protecting personal information is crucial. Apps like Bark monitor text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns.

“I locked several things on the phone, as well as ensured we were screening how my son was using the phone,” said Patel. Setting clear rules and boundaries by establishing guidelines regarding usage is key, say parents.

For any screen time, my kids have to earn it after they do their chores at home, and we try to limit usage during the school week. We regularly communicate and reinforce the rules to ensure they know the boundaries.

Gregorio puts restrictions on when her kids can have their phones, and the apps they use, with shared passwords. “As a parent, you need to be tech savvy, and if you don’t know, you need to talk to someone that will teach you.”

Monitoring online activity by regularly checking your child’s phone is important. This helps ensure their safety, allows you to address any concerns immediately, and provides an opportunity to have ongoing conversations about responsible digital behavior.

We try to teach our kids to never share their

personal information online, never interact with anyone they don’t know or we haven’t approved, and why doing so can be harmful.

“I tell my girls I don’t want them to post about themselves on social media for security reasons,” said Gregorio.

You may know your followers, but you don’t know their followers, who they are and they could be strangers, and these days everyone is trackable, she said. Gregorio goes so far as to check all their followers and who they are following every few weeks.

“We always communicate about what he is looking at,” said Patel. “He comes to me with questions, we discuss things and we also have watched things together on TikTok and had a laugh.”

Patel said, by showing an interest in what her son was looking at really helped communication between them. Now her son is very comfortable going to her with questions about what he is seeing online, and social media, regardless of how controversial it might be. “It helps him not feel like he has to hide something from me,” said Patel.

As parents, we can help our children navigate the increasingly connected world they are growing up in. By developing healthy relationships with their smartphones, with regular communication, guidance,, and monitoring, we can ensure a safe and balanced smartphone experience for kids.

“Technology is here to stay and kids cannot be shielded from it, they, (as well as parents), have to learn to embrace it,” says Garfunkel. “Just being aware of what your kids are doing online, and educating them is what you can do.”

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How Much For The Keys To Barbie’s DreamHouse?

Anew report by Malibu brokerage, RubyHome, reveals the price tag attached to Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse.

For the valuation, RubyHome compared the average sale price for comparable Malibu homes with similar amenities, plus an additional premium of 10 percent to estimate the market price for the one-of-a-kind residence.

The DreamHouse is a real 3,500-square-foot, all-pink, single-family home featuring a swimming pool, Pacific Ocean views, and an interior designed by Jonathan Adler, complete with Barbie furniture.

According to Consolidated Multiple Listing (CMLS) data compiled by RubyHome, comparable homes in the area, such as those with a similar location, pool, and views, fetch $9.1 million.

“Barbie’s marketing has been everywhere this summer,” Tony Mariotti, CEO of RubyHome said. “This unique property appeared on Airbnb, leading eager

fans to rush to glimpse the real-life dollhouse, complete with a maximalist Barbie-themed interior. While it certainly won’t be to everyone’s taste, the views of the Pacific Ocean, private pool, and totally unique design result in a hefty price tag for the property.”

Considering the mansion’s iconic design and Barbie’s cultural value, it could bump the price of the doll’s DreamHouse to an eye-watering $10 million— almost three times the average home value in Malibu—or $2,880 per square foot.

If Barbie became a landlord, leasing the property would fetch an estimated $77,412 per month.

If sold, Barbie can expect to pay an estimated $780,000 in closing costs.

With a 20 percent down payment, Americans need to make a minimum of $2 million a year to afford the home.

Airbnb recently opened limited bookings of the home. Lucky guests got to experience a one-night stay at the property.

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This gated luxury waterfront compound at 357 Centre Island Rd. in Centre Island sold on Aug. 2 for $8,330,000. It is the epitome of Centre Island living and was designed by the renowned architects, Austin Patterson Disston, custom-built in 2005. This home offers every possible amenity, including 16 rooms, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It has a luxurious pool, spa and pool house with its own bathroom and outdoor shower. There is a tennis court and pavillion on the nearly four-acre property. Centre Island is a unique community surrounded by water. The property entrance is only gained as you pass Centre Island police headquarters. This fabulous shingle-style colonial home is ideally situated on a knoll overlooking Oyster Bay and Cold Spring harbors. It is a direct-waterfront estate with more than 228-feet of sandy beach. The morning tide is enchanting, seductive and sublime.

This completely renovated “California-split” nestled on a private quarter-acre at 8 Sagamore Rd. in sought after East Norwich sold on Aug. 11 for $905,000. Everything is new in this spacious three-level open floor plan home. It has vaulted ceilings, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms with many upgrades. The home has hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace that adds to the ambiance of this lovely home. The primary bedroom features en-suite bath with a huge custom shower and a marble

countertop. The lower level is an ideal guest suite or home office. The home has updated electric and new Andersen 400 series windows throughout. The washer and dryer are new and are

WiFi-equipped. The whole house is connected to the alarm system. This home is near the waterfront in the historic Oyster Bay hamlet. It is served by the Oyster Bay School District.

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

The Lemon Twigs Return Home

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Elton John raves about them. Todd Rundgren raves, writes, and records with them. The list of musical luminaries who sing their praises seems to grow by the day.

The Lemon Twigs, fronted by Hicksville’s own Brian and Michael D’Addario, are preparing for their long-awaited return to Long Island at The Space at Westbury on October 13th.Their journey has been a long and winding one since the time of their humble live debut at the Hicksville Street Fair in 2014. The Lemon Twigs have become one of the torchbearers of writing, recording, and performing song-based pop/rock music in the tradition of their iconic influences (think Beatles, Beach Boys, The Byrds, Big Star) with a quirky, refreshing originality, and have gained a devoted international following in the process.

Having last crossed paths with the D’Addario brothers in 2019, a recent phone call with Brian and Michael offered the opportunity to catch up. I wondered what was behind the wait to do a homecoming gig until now. According to Brian, ”Most of our fan base, when we started out, was in Brooklyn. Those were our first shows where anybody really came, it wasn’t just [those who were] invited. So it always seemed a little bit scary to play on Long Island because we thought most of our fan base in this area was from the city.”

were practicing. [We were working on] a very delicate-sounding album, and we were hitting our heads against the wall trying to figure out how to do this record. Brian’s trying to do good guitar takes and there’s sirens ruining takes. We finally reached a point where we said we had to take the album somewhere else. We took it to a studio in San Francisco that was a pretty decent rate and some really legendary albums and recordings were made there; they did Spirit in the Sky and American Beauty.”

Brian discussed his journey as a songwriter during the past few years. “I was really able to work with my strengths on this album. I’ve always found it easier to write a ballad than a faster song. (With) “Ghosts Run Free,” it came about very spontaneously and I was very influenced by songs that Michael was writing at the time like “In My Head,” which was written before “Ghosts Run Free.” It was cool, because I knew that I could write ballads well for years, but I was never able to put a lot on a record, and then, I didn’t know that I could write a fun, sort of flippant thing! It’s nice to know that you’re not just bound by whatever your influences are. You can choose to write any kind of song you want to write.”

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The band’s fourth album, Everything Harmony, was released in May and has since charted internationally, garnering fans exponentially and earning wide critical acclaim. The journey wasn’t easy, as Michael explained. ”When the album started, we moved out of our parents’ house to the city, and we got space in Manhattan right at the height of Covid; it was getting a lot cheaper. We were in a space in midtown called the Music Building and it was so raucous and loud [with] all of the sirens and metal bands that

The upcoming Long Island show is sure to be a special event. Fans and critics alike say that the band has never sounded better onstage. To this regard, longtime followers of The Lemon Twigs will welcome the return of Danny Ayala to the touring band lineup. A Hicksville native and close friend of the brothers, Danny’s formidable abilities as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist are a perfect addition to the mix. His voice blends seamlessly with the other two, creating pitch-perfect three-part harmonies that can send chills up the spine.

Michael agreed, stating, “We felt like we had a lot of different members who were so talented in different areas but we never had anybody who was able to do a third harmony quite so well as Danny had when we first started out.” Signing off, Brian added, “We’re really happy about this band, too. We’re really excited to get back on the road and play!”

The Lemon Twigs are fronted by Hicksville’s own Brian and Michael D’Addario.

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Album cover art for The Lemon Twigs’ Everything Harmony. (Image courtesy of the Lemon Twigs)

Furby Returns For 25th Anniversary

Interactive toy gets a new look, features

a variation of Furby models being sold with new patterns, more personality and higher resolution eyes.

However, when the personalities are titled “angry” or “crazy,” it certainly leads people to wonder what kind of toy their

child is playing with.

Conspiracies surrounding the toy were a large part of its rise to fame. Being a toy without an off button raised many concerns for consumers and led to a variety of horror stories circulating the internet.

Due to the rumors of Furbies listening to conversations and understanding commands, the NSA banned them from being in their premises.

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Arguably one of the most controversial and unique toys of the 2000s, the Furby has been rebranded and is returning with a new look.

Furby is an interactive animatronic toy that makes various facial expressions and communicates in a gibberish language called “Furbish.”

The original Furby, produced by Tiger Electronics, was sold from 1998 through 2002 — then Hasbro bought the rights of Furby and the other toys of Tiger Electronics. The first edition of the Furby was quite basic, and its main kitsch was a tilt sensor and light-sensored, realistic eyes.

Furby was revamped from there, with Hasbro releasing an advanced version of the toy in 2005 with emotions and voice recognition. Since then, there has been

The U.S. National Security Agency, for example, banned the toy from its headquarters in 1999. Photography and audio-visual recording equipment are prohibited in NSA headquarters, and the agency was worried that the toy might unintentionally record and repeat classified information.

This only increased fascination with the toy and led Tiger Electronics to affirm that their toy is simply a toy — not a spy. In a statement released by Hasbro about the new version of Furby, the questionable past of the toy was mentioned:

“It sparked a collector craze which drove auction prices above retail prices and was even banned from the National Security Agency (NSA) premises in Maryland. Furby was cool, cute, and loveably weird – a combination that kids and the world needed. Over the years, Furby has remained a unique symbol of self-expression for fans across the globe due to the immense and growing fandom

New Furbies in Purple and Coral. (Photo by Business Wire)

that has taken Furby from just a toy to an imaginative brand and lifestyle. Early reads from consumers and retailers on this newest iteration of Furby are very positive and show us that fans are just as excited as we are!”

Many consumers also questioned if Furby was based on the film series Gremlins . Director Joe Dante raised

the comparison of Gizmo to the Furby, and this actually led to the creation of a Gizmo Furby. Warner Bros. sued Hasbro for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, but after reaching the settlement, both parties joined forces to create the limited edition Gizmo toy — which was voiced by Howie Mandell, Gizmo’s actor. Featuring a completely new look

— along with new safety features — the newest Furby has been on the shelves for about a month. Whether or not the toy will be a success is still largely unknown, but at a steep $69.99, is it worth it?

Many customers leaving reviews about the revamped toy are actually collectors or parents, not kids. Is the Furby for this generation’s children or is it a nostalgic collectible for previous owners of the original model? Being a collectable toy, the new edition is being marketed to not just kids but their parents as well in an attempt to stir up nostalgia.

This Furby comes in only two colors, purple and coral, but it has far more features than the original. With 600 phrases, five voice activated modes and new dance moves, the new Furby is largely upgraded. The most exciting new feature, however, is the off switch.

Starting as one of the first few animatronic toys to later becoming a national security threat, Furbies have come a long way

since their debut in 1998. Whether the world needs a new Furby edition is still up for debate, especially in a world full of artificial intelligence and newer robotic toys. Will this new version of Furby cause more horror stories being posted on Reddit threads? Or does Furby deserve a second chance despite its creepy past? There is only one way to find out!

The five new modes for Furby in 2023. (Photo by Hasbro)

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 22 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). e heart-sore nd their way to the balm of your attention. You do not have to do much more than be a loving presence. Listening will be better than talking. Silence will be better than stories. Short visits that include hugs are better than long ones that don’t.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll go out of your way for someone this week and you’ll never be sorry you made the e ort. It ts your creed to deliver beyond expectation. Endeavors of generosity will release a rush of feel-good serotonin to your brain -- an unexpected perk, and one of many reasons you don’t care if kindness is ever repaid. Giving is getting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An interest strikes a deep but unresolved chord in you that you aim to bring into better harmony. ere’s a tendency to obsess, ruminate or think in loops. e persistent thoughts are a sign that you care. Don’t try to manage thoughts too much; let action order them instead. ey will sort themselves as you keep moving forward.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Love is not a game you can watch and learn. No simulation can do it justice. No study will improve you. You might nd out what works for others, but to know what works for you, you must be the one in the game. Also, know that what you do to guard or share your heart will be unpredictable. e only way to play is to play.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Deliberate action isn’t always slow, but it will be this week. You’ll avoid mistakes by taking things one step at a time, then checking your work after every 10 steps. You may talk to yourself as you carry out the actions to be extra mindful of staying on track. Your careful, methodical approach will deliver you far beyond your goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Emotional labor is the work you do to appear appropriate and serviceable on the outside when your insides have di erent suggestions, such as: run, hide, shout, cry, spill your guts or take a nap. It’s a week to acknowledge the di erent ways you work and give yourself credit, reward and rest when you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ere’s a price to pay for everything you want, and the big wishes require not just what you can easily a ord but also some kind of meaningful sacri ce. Maybe it’s sugar or television or spending money one place that could be applied to your dream. It’s a week to determine what you’re willing to give up that will make the di erence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you’ve even the slightest suspicion that there might be a better way to do what you’re doing, go ahead and ask around. New insights will amaze you or, at the very least, make your life easier. ose from a di erent background and/or generation will approach your problems di erently than you would.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For some reason you will hesitate to dive into your joy. Maybe there’s an inequality to shore up, or an issue of timing or responsibility. Ultimately, living by your own standards of character will be the most satisfying choice in the end. And any delay in grati cation will only serve to increase your enjoyment later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been known to be logical, sometimes to a fault, but this week brings a di erent mood. When the voice of reason rings out, you won’t necessarily feel like responding. e heart answers to destiny, not logic. ere are many in uences a ecting your scene, but you only feel like bending to one -- the sway of your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Remember that you’re not wrong to feel as you do -- and you’re not right either. Feelings are involuntary responses that don’t adhere to a moral code. ey are signals that call for a response. Which response is up to you. is week, you’ll respond di erently to what you feel. Your emotions will inform you instead of command you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You thought a promotion or rise in status would make you feel more con dent, but it did the opposite because now you’re charged with meeting a higher expectation. ere are skills and knowledge you lack, but this will always be the case. e trick is to get comfortable with what you lack. en you’ll be unstoppable.

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intentions, be guilty of an error in judgment rather than one of percentages.

In the present case, it might be argued that South made the wrong percentage bid in undertaking a slam after his partner had shown a very weak hand initially. But South had no way of determining whether his partner had the queen of hearts, which was all he needed to make the slam.

When dummy appeared, South realized he had misjudged, but this did not stop him from making the contract. He won the opening diamond lead and, after just a brief pause for thought, returned the king of trump! When East turned up with the singleton queen, declarer was home.

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Bridge is a game of percentages. The player who makes the best percentage bid or play at every turn will come out ahead in the long run, even though some of those bids or plays might not produce the best result.

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The king play was eminently correct. With no entry in dummy to lead toward his hand, South had no chance for the slam if the trumps were divided 2-2 or 4-0. In either case, he would lose two trump tricks no matter how he played. His only hope was to find the trumps divided 3-1, with the singleton specifically the queen — about a 13% chance. The king play was therefore right for the best of all reasons — it was the only play that could make the contract, and at the same time could not be the cause of losing it.

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Garden City Mayor’s Message: St. Paul’s Options

BY MARY CARTER FLANAGAN

Iplan to [release] an update each week on the Board of Trustees’ progress in bringing the community to a decision on the St. Paul’s Main Building. To the many residents frustrated with the amount of time that has passed without a decision being made, we have heard you, and we are committed to bringing residents an opportunity to voice their opinion on this important issue in October. We are working hard to finalize the date and the details of how the poll will be held.

Sadly, some who do not want a poll this fall have already begun spreading false information. I would like to assure residents that the options your Board of Trustees will be considering will keep the property as Village land and with the parkland designation. While this limits the uses significantly, we are confident that this is supported by the community, more so now than ever with the increased traffic on our roadways and the environmental issues so often raised by our Environmental Advisory Board.

While in a perfect world we would have more detailed information on the costs of all the alternatives, we will be going out to hear from residents with the information we have from the last consultant, Westerman Construction. I believe, as does the majority

of the Board, that we have enough information to present to the community and we are ready to ask for your opinion. What we do know? We have a cost estimate on demolition which includes grass and trees. We have a cost estimate on a Phase 1 Adaptive Reuse project which would include “restoration of exterior elevations,” “East and West wings to be cleared and fire protected” and construction of a limited

number of rooms with sheet rock and wood floors that could be used by the community. The reason that the report has not yet been released is simply because it remains unclear as to what space would be finished, and it references reports and plans that the Village does not have and which should be attached if referenced. Summertime can be difficult with vacations, but we believe we are close to getting the clarity needed to release that report. We also hope to have an executive summary prepared so the conclusions are clearer to all residents. I would like to thank the many residents who have reached out to share their knowledge and to offer help. I will continue to speak regularly to residents who have offered help and input. I recognize that

hearing from many residents will help us as a Board to bring the Village to the best decision we can. In addition to our work to finalize the details for the October poll, we have been focusing on the task of arranging for the removal and safe storage of the stained glass windows to avoid any further damage, an effort begun by the prior Board of Trustees. Trustee Marciano, Trustee Harrington and I, along with Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, have also removed books that had been left in the chapel and placed them in a secure location at Village Hall as part of our efforts to identify and preserve historical artifacts.

Read more from the Mayor of Garden City, including this August 9 letter, at gardencityny.net.

Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan. (Image via incorp. village website)

Arrests In Mineola For Possession Of Knife, Chunk Of Telephone Pole

Nassau County Police Department

Third Squad Detectives report the arrests of two men for criminal possession of a weapon that occurred on Thursday, August 10 at 6:30 pm in Mineola:

According to detectives, a male was observed walking in the vicinity of Mineola Blvd. and Old Country Road. He approached a telephone pole, removed a large piece of wood and proceeded to chase a second male. Detectives activated

their vehicle’s emergency lights and ordered both subjects to stop. The male with the piece of wood was given verbal commands to drop the object. He complied and both subjects were placed into custody without further incident.

During the investigation it was determined both subjects

fit the description of a robbery reported through 911 on a NICE bus. The investigation revealed the second male allegedly brandished a knife on the bus.

A 44-year-old Hempstead resident and a 34-year-old Massapequa resident were arrested and charged by police with

second-degree menacing and with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, for the piece of wood and the knife, respectively.

The defendants were to be arraigned on Friday, August 11, 2023 at First District Court, Hempstead.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited for clarity

Criminal Mischief In New Hyde Park

The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad reports the details of criminal mischief that occurred on August 12 at 3:20 a.m. in New Hyde Park:

According to detectives, a male victim, 25, was driving northbound on Cellar Avenue in the vicinity of Evans Street when he observed a black 4-door BMW stopped southbound in the middle of the road with the lights off. An unknown male subject

was throwing miscellaneous items outside of the driver-side window of the BMW. The victim drove around the block and observed the same vehicle with an unknown male attempting to break into a black 2015 2-door BMW convertible that was parked in front of a residential home located on Evans Street. The victim attempted to take a photo of the unknown subject at which point the subject pointed what appeared to

be a black handgun at the victim. Fearing for his life, the victim drove off eastbound towards Bregman Avenue and called police. The investigation is ongoing.

The subject is described as a black male, slim build, 5’11” tall, wearing dark clothing. Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1–800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers

will remain anonymous.

Federal Firefighting Funds For Floral Park

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $3,224,471.27 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across twenty-nine fire departments. This federal funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG).

“From Poughkeepsie to Waterloo, our brave firefighters are always on the front lines risking their lives to protect our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “These courageous first responders deserve all the federal support possible to ensure they have the adequate training, protective gear, and equipment they need to keep themselves and New Yorkers across the state safe. I’ve fought my whole career to deliver resources for New York’s firefighters, and today’s over $3.2 million will keep New York’s dedicated firefighters prepared to take on any emergency.”

“New York’s firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide New York’s firefighters with the essential training, equipment and supplies they need to respond to emergency situations safely and efficiently. I will continue working to ensure New York’s fire departments are well-equipped to provide protection for our communities.”

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The competitive grants are awarded to the applicants that most closely meet the program’s requirements and demonstrate a commitment to its priorities. The funding will be used to supplement the operations and safety of fire departments, including professional training, wellness programs, purchasing personal protective equipment and upgrading facilities and supplies.

The Floral Park Centre Fire Company Inc. will receive $49,571.42 as part of the program.

— Submitted by the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

The Floral Park Centre Fire Company, a volunteer fire department. (Image via Google Maps)

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited for clarity

August Town Board Meeting

New traffic signs, governmental transparency and condemning hateful speech

views. Censorship is the new weapon in this country, and this has to stop.”

When McKay heard about the opposition to the discussion panel, he took to Facebook to say, “OK, Patriot Streetfighters, it’s time to activate the army. We’ve come under attack here in New York.”

At the town board meeting, concerned residents spoke to the town about their feelings regarding the event.

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Town of North Hempstead hosted its August town board meeting. The meeting lasted over four hours, and the town board members listened to concerned residents discussing new traffic signs and updates to local laws.

This article will provide an overview important resolutions and discussions regarding Port Washington (District 6) and greater town news. Information has been gathered from the town board meeting, which can be viewed at any time on the town website (www.northhempsteadny.gov/livestream), with help from District 6 Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte’s newsletter.

Resolutions Adopted

A public hearing was heard and approved to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Washington Place, Port Washington. The adoption of this ordinance will establish a Full Stop northbound on Washington Place at its intersection with Murray Avenue.

A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Rainbow Sound for the repair of the PA System at Manorhaven Beach Park.

A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Milburn Flooring for Floor Repair at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter.

Public Hearing Dates Set

The town board added many resolutions to the agenda for the Sept. 5 town board meeting that residents look forward to hearing more details about and discussing at next month’s town board meeting.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law establishing Chapter 58 of the Town Code to be entitled “Governmental Transparency.” The resolution is being sponsored by Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey (District 4).

The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead to require the publication of certain documents and/or information on the town’s website in a matter that is searchable, in order to increase governmental openness and transparency by facilitating public access to Town Records, documents and information that is legally available, with a goal towards bringing about greater awareness, input and public participation in the conduct of the affairs of Town Government.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law

amending Chapter 19 of the Town Code entitled “Explosives.”

The purpose of the local law is to modify the regulations related to fireworks to ensure that firework displays are undertaken in a manner that promotes safety consistent with the provisions of New York State Penal Law Article 405.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of ordinances affecting Guilford Road in Port Washington. This request comes from Detective Tony Guzzello, Salem Principal and the Salem HSA.

The adoption of these ordinances will add a school speed zone restriction and a morning time frame restriction on the presently posted Do Not Enter and One Way restriction on Guilford Road, east of Lynn Road.

A resolution setting a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Seaview Boulevard in Port Washington.

The adoption of this ordinance will establish No commercial vehicle parking restriction on the south side of Seaview Blvd, west of Osprey Court.

Public Comment

The public comment portion of the town board meeting invites residents to speak for two minutes on issues, concerns or ideas to present to the town board.

At the August town board meeting, many Port Washington residents spoke on the recent event held in Port on Aug. 6, where a discussion panel was hosted titled ‘Saving Our Children.’ Jason Shurka hosted the discussion panel with special guest ‘Patriot Streetfighter,’ Scott McKay.

The special guest speaker has been called out for extreme anti-government beliefs, homophobic and anti-Semitic discourse and being a conspiracy theorist. Knowing what the speaker posts on social media, speaks

about on podcasts, and at rallies, members of the Port community denounced this event.

Before the town board meeting NYS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti and Councilmember Dalimonte issued a statement on social media, reading: “Not in our town.” “Hate has no home here.”

“More than words on a lawn sign, it’s a commitment by our community to love our neighbor, to welcome strangers with open arms, and stand up to those who preach hate.

As not only residents of Port Washington but its elected representatives, it was so troubling to hear that someone peddling in vile, antisemitic tropes would be invited to speak here. It is too easy to cross the line from speaking such hate to inciting one’s followers to act on it. Whether it motivates conspiracy theorists to fire shots in a Washington DC pizzeria, or to threaten the children of one of our Port Washington neighbors on social media, we cannot ignore the very real danger such hate can motivate.

There were no counter-protests or statements because we did not want to give this individual or what he stands for any more attention. We look forward to coming together in love and friendship at another time in the near future.

Because hate has no home here. Not in our Town.”

Shurka responded on Facebook to Councilmember Dalimonte and Assemblywoman Sillitt’s statement. He said, “It seems you have been misled. My family’s center and everything that happens there is all about love, and only love…Scott McKay may have his own political views that can come off in a radical way at some points, but he is not a man who is spreading hate whatsoever. It is not okay to censor anybody just because you don’t agree with their political

A concerned resident of Port Washington said, “The goal should be to reinforce the norms of tolerance, understanding, and solidarity. We tell ourselves that we are a loving, caring community. We need to go beyond telling and we need to prove it by reasserting and reaffirming our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. By reinforcing the message throughout the year and the coming years we can reduce and maybe even eliminate the hate that some people are trying to inject into our community.”

Another concerned resident of Port Washington said, “The guest speaker of the event, known for his violent rhetoric and wielding a tomahawk to intimidate school board members and elected officials, promotes a program called Tactical Civics through his popular QAnon podcast. What is tactical civics? It’s a conspiratorial interpretation of our constitution that calls for the creation of local militias in every county in the US to, if they deem necessary, retake government and law enforcement for themselves.” The event speakers called this concerned resident’s family out for being against the event. He asked the town board to issue a statement on the issue.

At the town meeting, board members spoke out in agreement to denounce hatred.

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said, “I’m sure that all of us here agree that we condemn any hateful language.”

Councilmember Dennis Walsh said, “It’s just outrageous behavior, and I condemn it, and I would do anything to help stand against it.”

Councilmember Lurvey said, “I stand with you in denouncing antisemitism and denouncing harassment…I will do what ‘Not in Our Town’ says. I will not stand silent when in the face of bias, bigotry, harassment, or hatred.”

Councilmember Robert Troiano said, “As a member of the human race…I’m sorry that our community has to go through this… I would very much support, and I would encourage that the town issue some form of a statement.”

Councilmember Dalimonte shared that she ordered more “Not in Our Town” signs and plans to distribute them to anyone who wants to stand up against hate. “We cannot remain silent,” she said.

While the event has passed, there is talk of hosting a second event in the area. The town board assures residents that there is no tolerance for hate in the Town of North Hempstead.

Town of North Hempstead Aug. 8 town board meeting. (Screengrab from the archived town board meeting video)

“OK, Patriot Streetfighters, it’s time to activate the army.”

—Scott

McKay, via Facebook

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

Notice of formation of 201 Willets Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552 LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/30/23. Office Location : Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 201 Willets Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Purpose: any lawful act.

9-13-6; 8-30-23-16-9-20236T-#242087-NIN/CITY

MINEOLA

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 COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

8-23-16-9-2-2023-4T#242012-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of Stella Lucia Gumiela a/k/a Stella Gumiela; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 19, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2023 at 3:30PM, premises known as 244 Andrews Road, Mineola, NY 11501. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section Block 21 Lots 18, 19, and 20. Approximate amount of judgment $583,066.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006897/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Tony D’Anzica, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

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

Dated: August 1, 2023 9-6; 8-30-23-16-2023-4T#242157-NIN/MA

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

LEGAL NOTICES

ELSA MENDES COELHO

A/K/A ELSA M. COELHO

A/K/A ELSA COELHO, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALZIRA ALVES MENDES A/K/A ALZIRA MENDES AKA ALZIRA M. MENDES, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 29, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 19th day of September, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 296 Wellington Road, Mineola, (Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead) NY 11501. (SBL#: 9-274-1408) Approximate amount of lien $299,850.10 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 617336/2019.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: July 18, 2023

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

9-6; 8-30-23-16-2023-4T#242164-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 33 Seyms LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/20/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 153 Hilton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550. Purpose: any lawful act.

9-27-20-13-6; 8-30-23-20236T-#242240-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 3133 Elmer LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY

(SSNY) on 05/25/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 153 Hilton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550. Purpose: any lawful act.

9-27-20-13-6; 8-30-23-20236T-#242241-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GENNARO SANTELLA, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on September 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 352 WELLINGTON ROAD, MINEOLA, NY 11501. 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 Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 9, Block: 274, Lot: 1332. The approximate amount of judgment is $650,718.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609691/2017.

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

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee Roach Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 9-13-6; 8-30-23-2023-4T#242340-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

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, DISTRIBU-

TEES 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 summons, 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 record.

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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE GSAMP TRUST

2006-HE6 MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6, V. FERNAND Y. RAMEAU; AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 11, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE GSAMP TRUST

2006-HE6 MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6 is the Plaintiff and FERNAND Y. RAMEAU, 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 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 34 KENT ROAD A/K/A WEST FENIMORE STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580: Section 0037, Block 0000X-02, Lot 00021: 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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005113/2016. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Shan Industries LLC. Arts of Org filed with Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/09/23. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 160 E Sunrise Highway, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JAE HEE WOO A/K/A JAE H. WOO A/K/A JH WOO A/K/A JAE HEE WOO; HEE C. CHONG A/K/A CHONG H. PENDERGROSS A/K/A HEE C. HONG A/K/A HEE CHONG; CHANNING WOO; SKYLER WOO; LIM DOHEE; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 11, 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 September 14, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 20 Stephen Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY

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11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 8 Block: 322

Lot: 6. Approximate amount of judgment $483,054.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615247/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held ain or Shine . John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-000565 77196 9-6; 8-30-23-16-2023-4T#242076-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST FRANCENY M. CASTRO A/K/A FRANCENY M. GONZALEZ A/K/A FRANCENY GONZALEZ, EDWIN H. MARTINEZ, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 25, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 70 Colonial Road, Floral Park, NY 11001.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for the Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bellrose, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32, Block 24 and Lot 20.

Approximate amount of judgment $703,715.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #606691/2018.

Joseph Trotti, s ., eferee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus

Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY NAME: UNBURIED TALENT GROUP, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/14/2023. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 243 Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Purpose: Any lawful acts.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of ANDREA’S CAKES AND SWEET TREATS LLC. Articles of Organi ation filed with Secretary of State of NY on 0 /10/2023. Office location: Nassau County. Andrea Moore designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: PO Box 503, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Purpose: any lawful act.

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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, September 6, 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 #21436– Yin Liu; 956 N. Seventh St., New Hyde Park, Section 8, Block 19, Lot 192; Zoned Residence-C Variances from 70-231 to legali e fixed stairs to an attic and to legali e a finished oor in an attic.

APPEAL #21437 – Robert Friscia; 40 Croyden St., New Hyde Park, Section 8, Block 345, Lot 7; Zoned Residence-C

Variance from 70-100.2 to legalize a fence that is too tall.

APPEAL #21443 – Surameet Singh; 10 Hilton Ave., Garden City Park, Section 33, Block 140, Lot 889; Zoned Residence-C Variances from 70-50.B, 70-101.B, 70-52.3.A 7052.3.B to construct a new home that is too close to the street and pierces the required sky exposure plane.

APPEAL #21444 - Kim Cheung; 32 Dyckman Avenue, New Hyde Park; Section 33, Block 563, Lot 62; Zoned: Residence-C Variances from 70100.2(A)(4), 70-100.2(A)(4) (a) and 70-100.2(A)(4)(b) to construct a fence that would be too tall and legalize fences that are too tall.

APPEAL #21446 - Herricks & Hillside Development, LLC (Moge Tee); 3340 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park; Section 9, Block 514, Lot 50; Zoned: Business-A/ Residence-C

Conditional use §70-126.F to convert a restaurant to a retail food use.

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 athttps:// 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 8-23-2023-1T-#242278-NIN/

NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of names of persons appearing as owners of certain unclaimed property held by the Water Authority of Western Nassau County (“Water Authority”). A report of unclaimed property has been sent to Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the State of New York, Pursuant to Section 1311 of the NYS abandoned property law. A list of names contained in said report is on file and open to public inspection at the principal office of the ater Authority located at 1580 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, where such abandoned property is payable. Payment for such abandoned property will be made on or before September 30, 2023 to persons establishing to the Water Authority’s satisfaction the right to receive payment for outstanding unclaimed property. During October 2023, on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed property will be paid to Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the State of New York, who will then take custody of all out-standing unclaimed funds.

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held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 5th day of September, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following ordinance:

DENTON AVENUE, NEW HYDE PAK, NEW YORK

l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL

ADOPT:

1. DENTON AVENUE

WEST SIDE- NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER

From the north curbline of Aladdin Avenue, north for a distance of 35 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore ado ted in con ict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in e cess of hirt ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the nifor raffic ode of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: August 8, 2023 Manhasset, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on September 5, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, to consider the enactment of an ordinance rescinding a reserved parking space, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed ordinance would rescind a reserved parking space on the west side of Claudy Lane, New Hyde Park, New York, from a point 356 feet north of the north curbline of Patton Boulevard, north for a distance of 20 feet, and

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed ordinance is posted on the Town’s website and on file in the Office of the Town Clerk where it may be viewed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

Dated: Manhasset, New York

August 8, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF

NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK

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WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Quantum Abstract Service LLC. Art of Org file with w/Secy of State of NY (SSNY) filed on 6/29/2023 Office location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail to: 67 Elmwood Ave, Roosevelt NY 11575. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- FAIZ AHMED, et al Defendant(s).

ursuant 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 follows: BEGINNING 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 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 provisions 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

File# 9026.14

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIUS M. CAZAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 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 September 12, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., premises known as 647 Lowell 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 10, Block 54 and Lots 3249 3251. Approximate amount of judgment is $438,166.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609228/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020 Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201987-1 8-30-23-16-9-2023-4T#242064-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE

O J. . O AN O TGAGE ACQUISITION

TRUST 2006-CH1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CHI, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN LI Y A/ /A JOAN AY A , T AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport and for Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 4, 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 September 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 330 Curtis Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Carle Place, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0010, Block 00041.00 and Lot 00005. Approximate amount of judgment is

$432,040.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold su ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #3881/2017. 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.

Kevin O’Brien, Esq, Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 8-30-23-16-9-2023-4T#242078-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, v. HOPETON HENDRICKS A/K/A HOPETON M. HENDRICKS, ET AL, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 15, 2018, I, Charles Casolaro, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 19, 2023 at The North Side Steps of The Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 3:00 PM the premises described as follows: 34 Maplewood Dr Westbury, NY 11590

SBL #: 11-329-336

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 011767/2014 in the amount of $435,153.58 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING CARLE PLACE WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Carle Place Water District is preparing the District’s 2024 annual budget to e filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, Town of North Hempstead, in accordance with Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York. The Commissioners will review said proposed budget at a public meeting on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM at the District office located at 78 ineola Avenue, Carle Place, New York 11514.

Board of Commissioners CARLE PLACE WATER DISTRICT

Timothy E. Stellato

Kenneth M. Gass, Jr.

Italo J. Vacchio

Dated: August 23, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S.

BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff,

vs. EDWARD F. DERIDDER

A/K/A EDWARD DERIDDER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee s eport and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 28, 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 September 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 130 Concord 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 Village of Westbury, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 120 and Lots 12–14 and 115. Approximate amount of judgment is 83,991.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600618/2020. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski

Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 9-13-6 8-30-23-2023-4T#242230-NIN/ Y

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Old est ury, at the office of the Village Clerk, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, Long Island, New York 11 68, until 11:00 o’clock a.m. (Prevailing Time) on September 7th, 2023 at which time, they will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for:

IMPROVEMENTS OF MORGAN DRIVE LOCATED IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY CONTRACT NO. 23241

Instructions to bidders, plans and specifications, proposal sheets and form of contract may be seen at or procured at the office of the Village Engineer, LiRo Engineers, Inc., 235 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, Long Island, New York on and after 11:00 o’clock, August 17th, 2023. A non-refundable fee of fifty ( 0.00) dollars made payable to the Village of Old Westbury will be required for a copy of the plans, specifica-

tions, proposal and form of contract.

Each proposal must be accompanied by either a certified check on a solvent ank or trust company, or bid bond from a surety company acceptable to the Village, in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, made payable to the Village of Old Westbury as assurance that the Contract will be executed if awarded to such bidder.

The Contractor will be required to complete the form of “Evidence of Successful Completion of Similar Projects” included in the proposal. This project is partially funded by a New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) grant. The Contractor shall adhere to all terms and conditions associated with the grant which includes all required paperwork and MWBE requirements stipulated by NYSDOT.

The Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of the Labor Laws of the State of New York. The Contractor must also comply with the Village of Old Westbury’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.

Public Liability and property damage insurance and construction bond will be required.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a con-

tract for the performance of the work that may be awarded to him or them for the total amount of the awarded contract price. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any infor-

malities in any bid, and to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Village after all bids and bidders have been examined and checked.

BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD

Quail Release Culminates Environmental Project In Garden City

Garden City High School and Stewart Elementary took part in a program through the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery to incubate, hatch and raise over 20 quails, ultimately to be released. The CEED’s project aimed to teach about humans’ impact on local ecosystems and what can be done to help. It also hopes to bring back the native northern bobwhite quail as more than 1,000 quail will be released as part of this program across Long Island.

Garden City High School science teacher Tori Flaherty and Stewart Elementary librarian Dawn Marzullo, both signed up for the project independently but enjoyed collaborating on the project together. Students watched the quail hatch in real time on a YouTube livestream video, which was an amazing experience for them.

“This program brought so much excitement to my classroom as well as the rest of the high school!” Flaherty said. “Our entire ecology unit was centered around the Northern Bobwhite quail and their important roles in our environment. It was incredible to see how engaged students became as the quail began to hatch. I am looking forward to raising quail again next year and getting even more students and staff and families involved next year.”

“Raising and releasing quails with Stewart School has been the most rewarding experience of my career,” Marzullo said. “I have never seen an entire school come together in excitement and learning as Stewart did this past spring.”

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

Season-Ending Variety Show At Camp Helen Keller

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a Long Island-based non-profit offering programs and services for the DeafBlind Community, hosted its annual season-ending show for its Camp Helen Keller campers at the campus of Long Island University in Greenvale.

The variety show included singing, dancing and instrumental performances, and a rousing and emotional choral musical number at the beginning and end of the show. Parents and families were also on hand.

“For the children, it’s an opportunity to shine, have fun with their peers and express themselves,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services. “They are discovering how talented they truly are and what joy they can bring to the audience here today.”

Camp Helen Keller is a summer program created more than 60 years ago for children ages five to 15 who are blind or visually impaired. Its main goal is to improve participants’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and socialization skills. It is held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, who receive free door-to-door transportation. Campers participate in traditional

activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and field trips and technology classes that have been adapted for visually impaired people.

“He is excited to get on the bus every day,” said Denise Hayden, of Floral Park, who’s 13 year old son Joe is a camper. “He’s with kids who are just like him. He’s not the person on the outside looking in, he’s part of a group. I am so appreciative of that.”

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old and new friends.

About Helen Keller Services: Helen Keller Services’mission is to enable individuals who are blind, deaf-blind and/

or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKS offers services and programs through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults and Helen Keller Services for the Blind. HKS is located at 141 Middle Neck Rd. in Port Washington. For more information, please visit www.helenkeller.org.

—Submitted by Helen Keller Services

Garden City High School and Stewart Elementary students helped incubate, hatch, raise and release northern bobwhite quail.

The quail-release program is aimed to help restore the present of this native bird and reduce ticks in our area.

Students released over 20 northern bobwhite quails into the wilds of Garden City. (Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

High School science teacher Tori Flaherty and Stewart librarian Dawn Marzullo collaborated for the project.

Campers dancing to the ‘Totally Awesome ‘80s Mix.’

Group of campers dancing at the end of the season variety show.

(Photos by Helen Keller Services)

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