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Walk For Autism At John Burns Park September 23rd

Town to host 15th walk benefiting Advantage Care Health’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman

Laura Maier invite residents to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s 15th Annual “Walk for Autism” at Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, September 23rd. The walk will benefit Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, one of the leading treatment and outpatient assessment programs for people with autism spectrum disorders.

Supervisor Saladino said, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which offers the highest quality, state-of-the-art clinical services to people with autism spectrum disorders. From hosting social skill development groups to assisting with medicine management and educating community organizations, Advantage Care Health Center does truly outstanding work in our Town that we invite all residents to support through this walk.”

Registration for the event begins at 10

a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m. and a tailgate party immediately following.

The registration fee is $10 for individuals and $25 for families. All registrants will receive entrance to the post-walk tailgate party with refreshments and free T-shirts while supplies last.

Councilwoman Maier added, “It is estimated that 1 in every 54 children in the United States is affected by autism, and

early diagnosis leads to an increased ability to help through intervention services. That’s why this walk is so important, as it increases both education and awareness while bringing our community together.” For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.advantagecaredtc.org/TOBwalk to register or donate online.

About Advantage Care Health Centers

Advantage Care Health Centers provide the highest quality integrated primary, dental, and behavioral health care services to all members of the community. The health center specializes in providing healthcare to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder as well as those with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Patient centered medical home services include but are not limited to:

Adult and Pediatric Primary Care

Psychiatric Assessment and Medication Management

Individual and Family Therapy

Routine Dental Care

Podiatry Care Coordination

The Fay J Lindner Center currently operates as the autism program of Advantage Care Health Centers. It continues to offer a wide range of programs and clinical services to individuals, families and schools. Any questions, please call 516-686-4400 for more details.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay, additional information provided by Advantage Care Health Centers

Give The Gift Of Life By Donating Blood On September 26th

With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Supervisor Joseph Saladino invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Tuesday, September 26th from 1pm to 7pm at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. Councilwoman Walsh stated, “Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three

lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 6246380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https:// bit.ly/43OzKwq

Basic Requirements to Donate Blood

Donating blood is safe and convenient when you are:

In good health

17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent and 76+ with

physician consent)

Weigh at least 110 pounds (Donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight restrictions)

Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for acne.

Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu

Some medical conditions/medications, recent tattoos, piercings, or travel may impact eligibility. Learn more about common reasons people can’t donate by visiting www.nybc.org/donate-blood/ donor-eligibility/

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay, additional information provided by New York Blood Center

Members of the community gathering for last year’s walk. (Photo courtesy of Advantage Care Health Centers)

Amputee Community Comes Together At Bethpage Park Picnic

LAUREN FELDMAN

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When you are accustomed to moving about the world in a certain way, and all of a sudden that changes, it can be a big shock. For those on Long Island who have lost limbs, going through such a drastic bodily change can be isolating, lonely, and scary. Thankfully, there are several organizations who aim not only to inform amputees, but help them connect with one another.

Three of Paragon’s Long Island centers offering specialized programs for amputees — Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing, Momentum at South Bay in East Islip and Excel in Woodbury — held a picnic earlier his month at Bethpage State Park for just this purpose. Affected members of the community were invited to play golf and Jenga, learn more about improving their care, view the latest innovations in prostheses and meet living examples showing how losing a limb doesn’t have to slow them down. “One of our goals with our amputee program is to show that limb loss surgery and amputation is not the end of your life,” said Mike Verbsky, director of the amputee rehab program at Momentum in South Bay, and also the director of diabetic management and education program. “You can absolutely go back to your prior hobbies, your prior work, all of that.”

For Long Island amputees, events like these are sadly few and far between. This event was the first of its kind on Long Island, and it was truly a multi-year effort. “This event is the culmination of building up our three programs, getting them to where they are today, and being able to have everyone come together,” said Verbsky. Many attendees were meeting for the first time in person, after years of remote gatherings.

It is truly an under-served community, Verbsky added, and this creates a toll on individuals who are already going through a difficult life experience. Amputation patients, especially those who undergo surgery later in life, often struggle to adapt. “Talking to people that have had limb loss as a child, congenitally, kids are resilient. Obviously they have to deal with bullying issues, growing up different than their peers, but they’re resilient. A lot of them grow up

not knowing any different, and they adapt very quickly,” explained Verbsky. “Whereas an adult who has been [doing things one way] their whole lives, now have to adopt an entire new way of doing things. It’s not a bad way of doing things, but it’s a different way.” That is why creating spaces for amputees to bond and connect is so crucial.

Lisa Penziner, Director of Special Projects, agreed. “There’s really nothing on Long Island. There’s very limited support groups on Long Island,” she said. “We want to get our name out there so that people know there is somewhere out there they can go, and there is someone they can talk to if they feel alone. You just want support from other people... It would be a shame for people in the community to have been sitting in their homes for ten or twenty years alone in a wheelchair.”

Brian Cordts, occupational therapy assistant and director of Lynbrook’s diabetes and amputee programs, has seen firsthand the value of bringing amputees together. “I want them to know that there is a community out there that is just like them, if they want to get support or give support. I like to say that I can sympathize, but not empathize. I’m not an amputee. I can educate, and give someone as much as I can, but I’ve never experienced it, so how can I truly say I know what they’re going through? When two amputees connect, or their families... that feeling of bringing them together, that they know someone out there going through what they’re going through, is everything.”

If you or someone you know is an amputee, get in touch with the support

group via Lisa Penziner at (516) 457-5585. For a plethora of information and amputee resources, visit https://www.amputee-coalition.org/

About the facilities sponsoring the event: Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing, Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing in East Islip and Excel for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Woodbury on Long Island utilize a multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare providers to speed healing, restore confidence and provide those who lost limbs with the skills to return home and live as independently as possible. Each center sponsors a support group once a week open not only to patients but to all members of the lost limb community.

This event was coordinated by the wonderful teams at Lynbrook, Excel, and Momentum. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

Amputees are excited to gather and share their experiences.

Different prosthetic samples for a leg amputee.

The picnic featured a variety of games, including put-put.

Celebratory gift bags were crafted to commemorate the event.

HOSPICE IS ABOUT LIFE

Hospice can be an uncomfortable topic. But the comfort and care it provides can greatly ease sadness, pain and fear during a difficult time. From medical support to peace of mind, understanding what hospice has to offer can help people decide if, and when, it's right for them. Some things you may not know:

1. 4.

It's usually at home. Comfort, familiarity and the presence of loved ones are everything during these times.

It includes full medical care. A hospice team can include doctors, visiting nurses, social workers and other care providers.

2. 5. 3. 6.

It's typically covered by insurance. Most patients qualify through Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance.

It can last up to six months. Many people would benefit by entering hospice earlier.

Talking about hospice can be hard. We're here to help you understand the decisions and choices you may face along the way. Northwell.edu/Hospice

It's not just for patients. Loved ones can receive counseling, learn how to help and much more.

Hospice isn't about death. It's about life.

Hospice helps make this difficult time more comfortable, supportive and dignified.

Boys And Girls Club Awards Two Scholarships

The Hicksville Boys and Girls Club recently awarded two $500 scholarships to two Hicksville High School graduating seniors, Nicholas Brueckel and Rachel “Beau” Flay. We at the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club would wish them well in all of their future endeavors. Pictured from left to right are Mrs. Brueckel, Nicholas Brueckel, Executive Director Thomas Bruno, Board President Harry J. Single Jr., Board Member Randi Ross, Rachel “Beau” Flay and Mrs. Flay.

—Submitted by the Boys and Girls Club

Upon our visit for breakfast at Thomas’ Ham and Eggery diner in Carle Place, my wife and I and our granddaughter (coming for the first time), it occurred to both of us that we have been eating breakfast at this diner for over 40 years now. The food and service is like being “home”. That is the feeling you get when you sit down. First greeted by Alec, the very personable host and manager, when it comes to the “feel

Jewish War Veterans Color Guard

Commander Gary Glick (right) and Ed Freeberg (left) representing the Jewish War Veterans Post 652, were the Color Guard at the Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The program took place at the Mid Island JCC in Plainview. The program was sponsored by The Jewish Community Relations Council, in partnership with many other community-wide organizations.

—Submitted by Ed Freeberg

We Love This Local Business

like home” feeling, there’s no better! Now time for coffee and Jose is right there at your table with it and continues to refill throughout your visit without having to ask and with a bright smile and courteous demeanor. Now time to order. One of the many friendly servers, Gina, with a lot of “what can I get you today” and always a “how are you today” will take your order.

So I ask, how many diners in 2023 are

not only still around, but continue to serve amazing food the “old fashioned way”, still going strong and always busy.

It’s a breath of fresh air in this complicated world as we know it.

Thank you to Alec and his great staff for keeping the Ham and Eggery simply the Best on Long Island!

—Submitted by Joe and Bernadette Inciarrano

Labriola, Pravato Honor Outgoing Officers Of American Legion Massapequa Post 1066

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola (third from right) and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato (first on right) recently attended the American Legion Massapequa Post 1066 Installation Ceremony. The officials thanked Post 1066 for all they do to support veterans in our community and recognized Outgoing Officers for their service, including Commander Dean Gallo, 2nd Vice Commander Sal Polito, 3rd Vice Commander George Hayen, Treasurer Dennis Dietrich and Trustee George Vasselman. Also in attendance was New York State Senator Steve Rhoads (first on left) and New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (second from left).

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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(Photo courtesy of Thomas’s Ham ‘n’ Eggery Diner)

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Saint Bernard’s Church in Levittown has completed the construction of its new entrance and lobby. Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski blessed the entrance and the people on the Feast of Saint Bernard. (Photos courtesy of Father Ralph Sommer)

Massapequa Schools Are Back In Action

Earlier this month, kindergartners made their Massapequa debut. A long-standing tradition, the district’s youngest learners started their educational journeys on the second day of the year. They still have more than 2,300 days of school left until their graduation in June of 2036. The first day was a chance to meet some of the classmates that will share in that walk across the stage.

Kindergartners will have many people to look up to as they become acclimated to school life, including the elder statesmen of the elementary school: fifth-graders. Harper Seidenstein, who is starting her final year at Lockhart Elementary School, said it is important to be good role models for the younger students. She is looking to take on a leadership role this year as a member of student council.

“I’m sad that summer’s over, but I’m excited that it’s the first day of school,” Harper said, summarizing the bittersweet back-toschool feelings felt by many on a day that felt like summer was in full swing.

Superintendent Dr. William Brennan, who spent the two first days visiting the schools, is looking forward to all the learning that will

take place in the coming year. He complimented the district’s administrators, teachers and support staff for working hard to get the buildings ready and ensuring that students had a great transition back to school.

“It’s going to be a great year for Massapequa’s students and staff,” Dr. Brennan said. “After a busy summer in the district, we are thrilled to have everyone back, and are eager to see the growth of our students of all ages.”

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Hicksville Students Ready For The New School Year

Hicksville School District welcomed back students for the 2023-2024 school year on Sept. 5. Students arrived at their schools, eager to meet their new teachers and classmates. The energy and excitement

Ready, Set, Succeed!

It is always an exciting time when a new school year begins, and for the Farmingdale School District, the 2023-2024 academic year is no exception. This month, students were welcomed back by Superintendent Paul Defendini, administrators, and staff, all of whom were eager to see the smiling faces of the new and returning ‘Dalers. As the students hopped off the school buses and

walked toward their classrooms, the sense of anticipation and excitement was palpable. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at https://www.farmingdaleschools.org and like our Facebook page: @ FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict.

—Submitted by The Farmingdale School District

of the new school year was felt throughout the day. The district wishes all students and staff a successful school year!

—Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

Wantagh Students And Staff Share Enthusiasm For New Year

“Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as the 2023-24 school year began on Sept. 5. There were dozens of other messages leading up to the school like “You are amazing,” “Dream Big” and “Have a great day.”

The messages were written by the Minding Your Minds club, under the direction of teacher Valerie Gompers, to start the school year on a positive note. It seemed to be working as students arrived with smiles at the high school, middle school and three elementary schools.

A positive outlook for the year ahead spanned the entire Wantagh school community. Students were enthusiastically greeted by their principals, assistant principals, central administrators and board of education trustees.

Shane Russo, a 12th-grader, is looking forward to the customary senior events and privileges, but first on his mind about the new year is his Advanced Placement Chemistry class. The aspiring engineering

has academic success on his mind, but he’d also like to expand his circle of friends in his final year.

Science teacher Samantha Gordon got the year off to a fast start, as her physics students were already performing an experiment about acceleration just minutes into their first period class. The young scientists were doing timed drops of different objects.

Forest Lake Elementary School Principal Thomas Burke was ecstatic for his first day of school back in Wantagh. The former Mandalay and middle school teacher returned to the district after nine years as an administrator in neighboring Seaford. He donned a black and gold tie as he greeted students, also amidst a scene of chalk messages.

A “my first day of kindergarten” photo frame was used to document the day for the new arrivals, while fifth-graders completed back-to-school favorites worksheets to find common interests with their new classmates.

—Submitted by the Wantagh School District

East Lake Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kristen Poveromo met her students outside to bring them to her classroom.

Lockhart Elementary School’s new principal, Michael DeLuca, greeted students as they arrived.

Eager students getting off the bus at Unqua Elementary School.

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East Street students are eager to get right to work. (Contributed photos)

Hicksville Middle School Principal Ben Tangney greets students in between classes.

Excitement and anticipation fill the air as these young learners start their new academic journey. (Contributed photos)

A welcome back chalk message greeted students as they arrived for the first day of school at Wantagh High School. (Contributed photos)

Wantagh Middle School Assistant Principal Rachel Quattrocchi greeted students.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

YA Cooking Program

5 p.m. Get ready for Autumn by learning how to make an apple berry salsa, and dip into it with some delicious cinnamon chips! Grades 6 - 12. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

Film: The Odd Couple

6 p.m. Starring: Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon. Felix (Lemmon) is fastidious to a fault. He proves that cleanliness is next to insanity. Oscar (Matthau) wreaks havoc on a tidy room with the speed and thoroughness of a tornado. Rated PG, length: 1 hr 45 min. This event is taking place at the Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbor branch, 40 Harbor Lane.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Lego Creations

4:15 p.m. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart’s content! Grades 2 and up. We’ll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Register online in advance if interested. A library card is required.

Allowed Ages: 7 years to 17 years. Allowed Grades: 2nd Grade to 12th Grade. This event

Rd.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Desk Pets

10 a.m. Create a little animal habitat for your desk. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event will be taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Community Yizkor Service

Please join us at Congregation Beth Tikvah for our Community Yizkor Service, free

American culture is a mix of many cultures...

and open to the community on Monday, September 25 at 2PM. This service will be led by Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum, in our Sanctuary. Congregation Beth Tikvah is located near the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, at 3710 Woodbine Avenue in Wantagh. To RSVP, please call the office at: (516) 785-2445.

Yom Kippur

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Hicksville Historical SocietyGeneral Meeting

The Hicksville Historical Society will hold their general meeting on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:15pm in the Hicksville Library’s Community Room. All are

welcome to attend. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

ONGOING

Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk

Sunday, Oct. 1

Be part of an important community event. Help fundraise: together we will enable research to find a cure! Opens at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9:30 a.m.1 or 3 mile routes. Parking is free at event site. No dogs. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. Taking place at Jones Beach State Park, Parking Field # 5. Registration and donation instructions can be found at lustgarten.org\longisland. For more info call: 1-866-789-1000.

Military Bridge

Back by popular demand, Congregation Beth Tikvah presents a fun-filled evening of Military Bridge. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Knowledge of Bridge is not required. Come alone, as a couple, or with friends. We will arrange teams of four players. Delicious dairy desserts will be served. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Cost is $15 per person. RSVP is required. Deadline to RSVP is Oct. 4. Questions? Call the Congregation at (516) 785 - 2445.

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is taking place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country

Diaper Drive Week Underway

Allied Foundation diaper bank fills critical gap

nonprofit community-based partnerships. These partners are in towns all across Long Island, and we work to ensure that they have diapers to distribute to the families who come to them for help,” said Heather Edwards, executive director for the Allied Foundation.

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One in two families with young children struggle to afford enough diapers. A newborn baby will use about 12 diapers a day, while a toddler will use around eight. Currently, there is no option for families to purchase diapers with any form of government assistance. Diapers cannot be purchased with SNAP or WIC benefits, which are primarily nutrition-based programs. This is why diaper banks like Allied Foundation are a critical lifeline for families who are struggling financially and cannot afford enough diapers.

The Allied Foundation was formed in 2015 by the pediatricians of Allied Physicians Group. These doctors wanted to come together because there were many families within their patient population who did not have access to diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy. Because of this need, they made it their mission to form a diaper bank to make sure that families who

are struggling to afford diapers had somewhere to go.

“We serve all of Long Island, as far east as Montauk, across Suffolk County all the way into Nassau. We do some work in

Queens. We even did some work in Brooklyn and several of the boroughs during the pandemic. Since 2019, we have distributed 2.7 million diapers to families in need. We do that through a network of 65 different

During COVID, the Allied Foundation stepped up to support an even larger area, including the five boroughs. This led to a record number of diapers distributed. “In 2020, we distributed a million diapers. COVID was a whole other animal. We were working with the contact tracing program for families who had COVID and were low income and needed additional support services. We sort of were a lifeline for them so they didn’t have to go out to their local CVS, walk down the street to get a package of diapers for their baby.”

The Foundation is able to purchase diapers in bulk at a discount. They also accept donations of diapers from families whose babies have outgrown those sizes or are now potty trained. Edwards explained, “because we’re a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, we can purchase diapers in bulk at a very low cost through their proprietary

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Allied Foundation’s warehouse stocked with 200,000 diapers from sponsor Huggies brand.

(photo by Allied Foundation)

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Robert R. McMillan

May 21, 1932 to September 10, 2023

Robert R., McMillan, 91, of Garden City, NY, passed peacefully on September 10, 2023. Beloved husband of his first wife, Jane (Dec. 1995), and his second wife, Phoebe. Cherished father to Robin, Karen (Bruce) and Kenneth (Laura). Loving grandfather to Richard, Amanda, Neil, Owen, Erica, Sabrina and Jack. Devoted brother to the late Gordon and George McMillan and his loving sisters Carol, Gail and Jean. Patriarch of his family, Mr. McMillan was a caring uncle to many nieces and nephews.

After running for the United States Senate in 1988 and winning editorial “praise” from the “The New York Times”, Mr. McMillan was named by President George Bush to the Board of the Panama Canal Commission and confirmed by the United States Senate for the post on November 19, 1989. On October 27, 1993, Mr. McMillan was elected Chairman of the Commission’s Board of Directors – the first person who was not an official of the Department of Defense to serve as Chairman.

Mr. McMillan selected to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association for six years – the first non-physician to serve on that Board. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Madison National Bank from 2007-2012 and the Board of Lumex, Inc. from 1984 to 1997.

In 1987, Mr. McMillan founded the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP), Inc. and served as its Chairman until 2001. Upon its creation, LIHP was the first suburban coalition in the United States to unify business, banking, labor, religious organizations, and institutions of higher learning to build and facilitate the construction of affordable housing.

Over fourteen years Mr. McMillan co-hosted a PBS television show, Face-Off, which was seen throughout the metropolitan New York and Albany areas. He frequently provided political commentary on MSNBC, CNN and FOX. For twenty years Mr. McMillan authored a weekly column for the Anton Community Newspapers on Long Island and occasionally for Newsday, The New York Times, The Miami Herald and Florida’s Charlotte Sun. In addition, he has written two books, “Global Passage – Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal” and “Columns: Marilyn Monroe to Vietnam and Iraq”.

Early in his career, Mr. McMillan served as an Assistant to Richard M. Nixon and as special counsel to U.S. Senator Kenneth B. Keating where he was directly involved in the Cuban Missiles Crisis. He also covered a wide range of assignments as a Corporate Officer of Avon Products, Inc. – including the company’s Asia Pacific Profit Center.

Mr. McMillan finished first in his class at Ft. Belvoir’s Engineer Officers Candidate School and served in Korea with an Engineer Combat Company. First Lieutenant McMillan was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Korea.

The Honorable Robert R. McMillan was acknowledged for his professionalism and infallible morals and values. His illustrious career has had a wide-spread positive impact and he will be deeply missed.

A service was held at the Garden City Community Church on Thursday, September 14th followed by a reception. At the request of family, please consider a donation in Mr. McMillan’s honor to the Long Island Housing Partnership (lihp.org/donate.html) or the Institute for Healthy Aging and Supportive Care at Northwell (support.northwell.edu/healthyaging).

The Local Affray Over

For Creedmoor neighbors, JANET BURNS

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Just over a month after a temporary Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) opened on the southern edge of the massive Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus, controversy and anxiety over the site still remain, just as Governor Kathy Hochul shows every sign of planning to help re-develop much of Creedmoor into housing.

Alongside scattered reports in a handful of outlets this year that Hochul may well support a redevelopment effort, the recent wave of protests mostly focusing on whether to shelter asylum seekers and other migrants have continued at Creedmoor as well as other proposed or active sites of shelter. Located around the five boros, these HERRCs, smaller shelters (as for women and families), and other emergency options seem to differ widely between neighborhoods, while many but not all of the protest attendees seem part of a consistent base.

On September 8, frequent rally speaker and seeming co-organizer Curtis Sliwa addressed scores of attendees in a large barricaded area set up by the NYPD across from the HERRC, on the south side of Hillside Avenue, just north of Detective William T. Gunn Playground. He spoke after dark, having reportedly gotten stuck in traffic, giving an updated, Friday-night version of this year’s stump speech.

Beforehand, as the afternoon turned to evening, a handful of attendees had turned into over a hundred at the event’s peak, mostly arriving by car in groups of two to five, or in some cases joining after strolling past on foot. People holding signs or flags and wearing t-shirts for Trump, or simply wearing warm-weather casuals, mingled with each other and with embattled Representative George Santos and a few local political hopefuls in the shade of trees and portable awnings.

Ahead of the protest, police had also set up a barricaded zone on the north side of Hillside Ave., on the sidewalk and in the bus stop lane, presumably for counter-demonstrators, but there were none there that day. As I passed the entrance to the HERRC to approach still-empty barricaded areas, a young man pulling a suitcase walked out toward a waiting ride-hail vehicle, followed by two HERRC staff. They all smiled and shook hands, bid farewell in Spanish, and the young man got into the car and rode off.

Across the street, in the small seating area outside of the playground fence, a handful of men who reside at the short-term HERRC

were sitting quietly at a few tables. Before a security guard and an administrator from the HERRC came to shoo them back inside for the coming rally, one of the men asked me through a translation app what all the hubbub was about. I told him, briefly, and he responded in what seemed to be Arabic, “Do they think we are animals?” and then “We are human beings, in the end. What does the

An NYC resident whose forebears came to the U.S. from Venezuela and Germany poses for a photo after counter-demonstrating in support of shelter for aslyum seekers during a rally against such shelter at Gracie Mansion on August 27.

An asylum seeker shows the scald burn and small cuts he’s gotten while working in a kitchen for $10/hr. (Photos by Janet Burns)

Asylum Seekers, Part II

possible paths forward remain daunting

told them in Spanish, and the first man, who had one leg and had just precariously but ably disembarked a bus on crutches, shook his head and walked away soon after. The other man responded mostly in English, stating that he does agree with one criticism from the protesters that he’d just overhead: the estimated cost per person, per night of over $300. “It’s a business,” he said, adding that the money would go further, for both the HERRC’s shortterm occupants and the communities they are joining as workers and renters, as “something like Social Security.”

“It’s exploitation,” he said, noting that he’d only been able to get work in a local kitchen for two 10-hour shifts a week, for a grand total of $200 per week. He showed the healing and fresh cuts and callouses on his hands, and lifted his shirt, on request, to reveal a still-vibrant burn on his lower belly from being scalded on the job. “I’m not used to this kind of work.”

A woman walking by a few minutes later, who lives around the corner and was a teacher for the NYCDOE for over 30 years, said she doesn’t feel safe walking past the playground anymore, and now drives her car the three blocks to the YMCA. Apropos of nothing, she noted, “Not all Indians are Democrats. But it’s not about Republican or Democrat anyway.”

She said further that she had recently noticed a group of three young men removing recyclables from her house’s bins, that she had seen a similar group of three young men at the grocery store returning recyclables for the deposit, and that now, as a result, she had moved her bins back into the garage, not wanting strangers coming on her property. “I would rather save them up for the people who have been doing that around here for years.”

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earlier, he’d asked, “Do they think we are animals?”

Prophet think?” (peace be upon him).

Shortly after, an older woman arrived with a homemade sign, took her place inside the still mostly empty barricaded area, took the cigarette out of her mouth, and bellowed, “GO AWAY.”

A while later, after the crowd had grown some, two men passed the table area who also wanted to know what the protest was about. I

As the sun set, a group of three men, two elderly and one late middle-aged, approached a small group of asylum seekers and attempted to speak with them. The latter man, who introduced himself as John, said he and his fellow neighbors were trying to greet the men, and didn’t hold their immigration status against them. They do believe that somewhere else would be better for the HERRC, though, and safer for all involved, he said.

Not long after his own family moved to nearby Queens Village from Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1958, someone burned down their garage, and another time a swimming pool was drained because his family, the “greasy Italians,” had swum in it, John recalled.

As I walked away from the scene that day, I passed three young men (or possibly older teenagers) positively bouncing along the street as they paused to look inside a public trash can with a professional air before heading onward again, showing every sign of being excited for the future.

Demonstrators show their support for aslyum seekers arriving on Staten Island before a rally on September 5.

A man holds a sign reading “Americans Over Migrants” outside Creedmoor HERRC on September 8, 2023.

a translation app on his phone, an asylum seeker responds to the September 8 protest outside the Creedmoor HERRC, stating “We are human beings like you.” Moments

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Come Monday

As a child, I often thought the drive from my East Islip grandmother’s house to our home in Levittown seemed rather endless. Dad loved to listen to the radio on the drive home, which entertained me as well. Mac Davis’s “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me”, Dave Loggins’ “Please Come to Boston” and Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” were just some of the tunes that tickled our ears as we drove; I learned lyrics through repetitive listening and sang along quietly, so as not to drown out the radio. There was one song, however, that became a favorite tune of mine and eventually became the soundtrack for our lives, although I never realized who sang it until many years later.

“Come Monday” always left me with a melancholy pit in my stomach, a wistful song that Mr. Buffett wrote to his future wife while he was on tour. It was as if I sensed that Labor Day Weekend would somehow hold some sadness not associated with the end of the summer in the future.

When the news came on Saturday September 2nd that Jimmy Buffett had peacefully passed away with his family, friends, and dogs by his side, it was as though I was hit by a freight train. My favorite artist of all time, the feeling of losing him, especially at the start of Labor Day Weekend 2023, hit me right in my chest. The great sailor had finally sailed on to the great ocean in the sky, leaving Parrotheads the world over in a state of tremendous devastation.

My husband and I have been fans of Bubba since long before we were even married. Introduced to him by a dear friend (I’m looking

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at you, John) while on vacation together in Marco Island, we fell in love with the laid-back lyrics and tongue-in-cheek wit of Buffett’s music. The album, “Songs You Know by Heart” was the album of the week, which included, among others, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Volcano” and that wonderful tune, “Come Monday”. As soon as we arrived home in NY, I ordered that CD for my then-fiancé, which was played so often that I worried it would wear out. We saw Jimmy Buffett in concert at Jones Beach with those same wonderful friends. As my friend put it, the music became the soundtrack of our lives.

When we purchased our Explorer, we were offered Sirius XM radio free for six months. We fell in love with Radio Margaritaville and began to pay for a subscription when the free service ran out. We listened to the station daily and became familiar with all of Jimmy’s hits, including “U.S.S. Zydocoldsmobile”, “Sail On, Sailor”, “Tin Cup Chalice” and “One Particular Harbor”. In the meantime, the other vehicle with the CD player deck continued to play “Songs You Know by Heart”

on the regular.

Every morning since my husband retired three years ago, we started our day with Jimmy and a coffee from Starbucks. Just last week, we heard a new song, titled “My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We got a kick out of it, especially when we found out the reason for the song. Apparently, Jimmy Buffett and Paul McCartney were great pals. One evening, Jimmy and his wife Jane had Paul and his wife Nancy over for a dinner party when inspiration struck in a hilarious way. Nancy stumbled a bit as she was seated at the table and Jimmy immediately came to her rescue, thinking one of his dogs had tripped her up: “Are you okay, Nancy?” Nancy responded with a smile, “No, I’m fine, my gummy just kicked in!” Of special note: WLNG Radio, a station based in Sag Harbor, was the first radio station to debut the song. Another special note: Paul McCartney plays bass on the song. Sir Paul also sang to Jimmy during his final days, which had to be tough.

On Saturday, I attempted to listen to Kirsten Winquist of Radio Margaritaville, Sirius XM Channel 24, which is owned by Jimmy Buffett. I couldn’t do it; there were tears in her voice and I knew that eventually, she was going to lose it, which would make my tears fall in earnest. The station paid tribute to Mr. Buffett’s life and legacy on September 2nd by featuring all his music. Winquist and fellow host JD Spradlin had a call-in tribute from fans around the globe; most folks offered stories about how they first encountered Buffett’s music, and many were in tears. I missed the previously unreleased song from his upcoming album to be released

on September 8th called “Bubbles Up”, but after reading comments about the song, I would have needed half a box of Kleenex to get through it.

True to his fans, family and friends to the end, Jimmy Buffett lived as he died – unassuming, laid back and loving the journey. Although he was ill for about four years with Merkel cell skin cancer that progressed to lymphoma, the disease that eventually took his life, he hid it well from the public and continued to tour. His last concert was May 6th of this year in San Diego, although he did a surprise set of 45 minutes with Coral Reefer bandmember Mac McAnally for an audience of about 200 folks in Portsmouth, RI in July. He also did a private concert at the Bohemian Grove in Northern California in August.

It’s going to take some time before I’m able to listen to Radio Margaritaville again. It’s sad that we no longer have Jimmy Buffett in the world; he was a rare individual who never let fame go to his head. He was a genuinely nice guy who preached about loving each other and being good to those around us, always smiling, always joking. I’ve often commented that I really enjoy his giggle on some of his live music.

Rest in power, Jimmy Buffett, and thank you for the music. I hope you’re enjoying a cheeseburger up there in paradise, and I hope you’re drinking good red wine out of a tin cup. In your honor, I will drink a margarita and chew on a honeysuckle vine. Come Monday, I won’t be alright, but I’ll try to listen to your songs again. And then I’ll feel fine.

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Why not show your support by participating in the 11th Annual Long Island Car Free Day this upcoming September 22? Millions of Americans today are utilizing and returning to various public transportation alternatives. They include local and express buses, para-transit vans, ferries, jitneys, light rail, subways and commuter rail services. All of these systems use less fuel and move far more people than conventional single occupancy vehicles. Most of these systems are funded with your tax dollars.

Many remember the late President Lyndon Johnson for his domestic Great Society Program,

which included Civil Rights, Medicare, Medicaid, War on Poverty and Public Broadcasting.

There was also foreign policy, most notably the Vietnam War.

Few remember that the success of public transportation can be traced back to one of President Johnson’s greatest accomplishments that continues to benefit many Americans today. On July 9th, 1964 he signed the “Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964” into law. Subsequently, this has resulted in the investment of several hundred billion dollars into public transportation under grants from the Federal Transit Administration (prior to 1991 known as the Urban Mass Transit Administration). Depending upon where you live, consider the public transportation

alternatives. Try riding a local or express bus, commuter van, ferry, light rail, commuter rail or subway. Leave your car at home. For local trips in the neighborhood, walk or ride a bike. For longer trips, consider one of the many public transportation alternatives already available in the New York Metropolitan area: MTA New York City Transit subway, bus and Staten Island Railway, Long Island Rail Road, MTA Bus, NYC Departments of Transportation Staten Island Ferry and Economic Development Corporation Private Ferries, New Jersey Transit, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH)

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While raising children can be immensely joyful, raising teens can be one of the most challenging times for a parent. Some rebellious, irritable, or anxious behavior is a normal and healthy part of being a teenager. Many changes during adolescence are part of the essential process of moving toward independence and it’s critical for caregivers to be able to offer more empathy and less judgment. However, parental stress can become overwhelming and conflicts between parents and teens are common occurrences. In a rapidly changing world, caregivers must be able to adapt their parenting styles. This can allow the relationship to remain intact and afford the parenting role to be a source of guidance.

Numerous studies suggest that the best-adjusted children are reared by parents who find a way to combine warmth and

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Moving From Control To Collaboration

but it’s hard to know which one to use and when.

Consider the following questions for setting limits for teens and decide which approach may work best:

What rules are needed to keep my child safe?

What rules are needed to teach my child right from wrong?

What rules are negotiable?

What rules can I let go of?

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empathy with clear behavioral expectations. However, as young people transition into adulthood, this can prove to be more arduous. Some common roles used during a parenting journey can include taking charge, letting go and working together. Each approach can be effective in different ways,

The taking charge approach is best suited when your teen’s engaging in things that are unsafe for them or others. Some risky behaviors that pose safety concerns and require greater interference include smoking, using substances, gambling, stealing, sexting, self-injury or suicidal thinking. Also, when there are shifts in a teenager’s personality that are more extreme, they may be indicators of a mental health or substance use issue. For

many parents, talking with your child about emotional topics, such as their mental health, can feel uncomfortable. This can be due to the stigma involved, lack of information or even fears of possible blame. However, listening to them and having frequent conversations about their mental well-being is more important than ever.

Using the letting go method is most appropriate when your youth has successfully demonstrated they are capable of solving problems independently. You may notice while your teen spends more time with friends than family, they are able to manage dealing with disappointment, frustration and self-regulate their emotions. When you afford your teen some space, they are better able to experiment with autonomy, find time for introspection, use the distance to regulate their mood and develop their identities.

When parents work together with their teen and not just demand obedience, they are able to discuss issues illustrating an openness and sensitivity which fuels connection. They can collaborate with their child to find strength in newer behaviors. The areas where this approach works best are for school-related issues, peer relationships, chores, money, and screen time. When a parent works together with their teen to address key concerns, they allow for an open dialogue that’s supportive.

At some point, all parents will need to shift from control to collaboration as their teens migrate into adulthood. During this transition, parents will be confronted with the notion of setting unenforceable limits. Compassionate communication goes a long way, and their journey is about progress not perfection.

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It was a strange coincidence when Jac Vanek, a popular clothing and accessory designer, and Long Island raised Alexis Linkletter, an investigative journalist and television host, began the “Long Island Serial Killer” series in their podcast The First Degree, two months before Massapequa Park resident Rex Heuermann was arrested in the murder of three woman. He is the prime suspect in the murder of another woman.

In addition to a podcast series that discussed the case, Vanek and Linkletter led deep dives of who the victims were, complete with interviews with victims’ family members. And to raise awareness, and funds, for sex worker protection, The First Degree teamed up with Jimmy Toast, a Long Island-based jeweler who has worked with celebrities like Noah Cyrus, in the creation of a jewelry collection called The Heavy Metal Project that honors the victims found on Gilgo Beach. All of the net profits are donated to the Sex Workers Outreach Project, “A social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.”

Linkletter had actually been a co-star and executive producer in Discovery Plus’ Unraveled: The Long Island Serial Killer series.

“Me being someone who had always been invested in that case, being from Long Island and into true crime, when I found out someone I knew did a piece on it, we reconnected,” said Jamie Quilisadio, the designer behind Jimmy Toast. She has been friends with Linkletter since elementary school. “We were supporting each other and a couple years down the road, it was December of 2022... I was coming

Honoring The Victims Found On Gilgo Beach

True crime podcast and Long Island jeweler team up

that would go with the project.

Currently, all the necklaces are sold out. The necklaces will be making a comeback for the holiday season, this time through another project with the sister of Megan Waterman, who was found at Gilgo Beach. To learn more about the project, visit theheavymetalproject.com.

“Megan Waterman’s [necklace] has a charm with the same tattoo as her, which is her zodiac sign and she loved things with hearts on them,” Quilisadio said. “A lot of them include their birth stone. Valarie Mack’s mother gave her a black onyx ring and when she was found, she was wearing it. There’s black onyx [in the necklace]to represent her mother’s love for her. [I include] things like that to bring out their personality, not just their names. They were people. They had lives and they were taken too soon.”

When the last podcast and necklace of the series was about to drop, Heuermann was arrested.

“We had no idea it was coming,” Quilisadio said. “For all we knew, it was a cold case from 13 years ago.”

up with a new jewelry line and a lot of the jewelry that I make is inspired by my surroundings... A lot of the jewelry is inspired by where I live, a lot of ocean elements and metal that resembles the dead trees in the winter, and Herkimer diamonds from [upstate] New York.”

After being enamored with a handmade gift, Quilisadio first started dissembling and reconstructing jewelry as a hobby, eventually beginning a successful career

as a jeweler in New York City. With 10 years in the business, Quilisadio decided to start her own brand, Jimmy Toast, in 2019. With Gilgo Beach on her mind, she had an idea in December of 2022 to make 10 necklaces in honor of each of the victims found there. She reached out to Linkletter with the idea to see if she’d be interested in writing a paragraph about each of the victims. Linkletter wanted to take the idea even further by creating the podcast series

In December of 2010, remains of mostly sex workers began to be found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach. For the next 13 years, the case went unsolved amid a negative narrative around sex workers and corruption within the Suffolk County Police Department. The Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force was formed after Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney took office in January of 2022, focusing on the disappearances and murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello and Maureen Brainard-Barnes. A joint investigation using evidence from witness statements, phone records and even DNA from discarded bottles and a pizza box led to the arrest of Heuermann on July 13. His next court appearance is Sept. 25.

To read more about the investigation, visit longislandweekly.com/massapequa-park-resident-arrested-in-gilgo-beach-murders/.

A piece inspired by Megan Waterman, who was drawn to hearts.

Jamie Quilisadio, the founder of Jimmy Toast.

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A piece inspired by Valarie Mack.

Casino Hotel

College Tours And Open Houses 101 Asking the right questions

BY DR. JACQUELINE NEALON specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times: the endless road-trips

I took with each of my three children during their high school years (and the summers in between) so that they could visit potential “dream schools” and “try them on for size.”

Aside from racking up points at assorted national hotel chains and eating far too many fast-food burgers and fries, hours on end in a car with my teenagers was an experience to be remembered. Meticulously plotting out drives to maximize every mile and giving up control of all music choices from start to finish, these rite-of-passage journeys were actually incredible memory-making adventures that I wouldn’t trade for the world. And the majority of time on the trips, my sons and daughter actually enjoyed my company.

That is until I started asking questions during the campus tours and open house programs. (Cue the huge eye-roll and exhaustive sigh from the teenager to your left). I felt compelled to go beyond the glossy brochures, carefully curated websites and the well-trained tour guides in order to get a real picture of what it meant to be a student at each of the schools. In the end, my kids were happy to have the information so that they could make the application choices that were best for each of them.

In order to save your child enormous embarrassment, I give you the top 10 questions that truly helped to inform our family’s decisions along the college application trail.

1How will I select my academic advisor and what will our interactions be like as I progress through my time at the school?

If your kids are anything like mine, some will “know exactly” what they want to major in and others will “have no clue.” What they have in common is the need to develop a consistent guidance/ mentor relationship with an academic advisor who not only helps them to get signed into classes, but who helps them discover opportunities they didn’t know existed and to ask the questions they didn’t even know they were supposed to ask. Understanding how your child will be paired with an advisor, how frequently they will connect, what resources are available to track their progress and how to discover new possibilities is an important factor when comparing schools to one another.

2How soon can I start working with the career center so that I’m ready to stand out when looking for a job after college?

So many students wait until their senior year to visit the career center, thinking that all they need to do is get some help putting together a résumé and crafting a cover letter and finding out what databases are best for job hunters. What a lost opportunity. Career centers can and should be a part of the college experience right from the first-year of school. Whether it is taking interest and personality assessments, researching industries and individual companies, practicing interview skills or getting connected with College alumni to serve as career mentors, my children sought out this incredible resource from the very start. Not only had they collected a wide array of internship experiences along the way, but they also had a living, breathing résumé at graduation and a networking pool to guide them in the right direction.

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How many students go home for the weekend on a regular basis?

What’s campus life like on the weekends?

Back in the old days, schools where most of the students went home on the weekends were known as “suitcase colleges.” This isn’t necessarily a bad circumstance, but it is one that will weigh into your child’s decision process. Life outside of the classroom provides as much (and sometimes more.) growth, development and learning experiences as lectures and labs. Will my child be one of only a few students in the residence halls over the weekends? What if we live too far away for her to come home more than just for big holidays and breaks? Are there enough on-campus activities offered so that no matter what students don’t always have to leave campus to find their own fun? Are libraries open and what are the hours? Are the hours extended during exam periods?

Are classes typically taught by full-time professors, adjuncts or graduate students? How

accessible is the faculty for tutoring or extra help?

When we read ranking lists about colleges, we see categories like faculty-to-student ratio and average class size. These are helpful, but don’t completely give a full picture. At many large, complex and “prestigious” universities, the rock-star faculty are more engaged in critical research and working closely with students in the graduate programs on their post-undergraduate study than we realize. When this is the case, colleges will rely on part-time visiting faculty members (called adjuncts) who often teach individual classes at several schools. Or, they may rely on graduate assistants to run the lectures or study sessions. Again, this is not inherently a bad thing. But it is an important factor when comparing experiences at different schools.

How’s the Wi-Fi on campus? Do I need to bring my own printer and modem for the residence halls? Do I need to pay for printing see COLLEGE TOURS on page 6B

Sacred Heart Academy students at a recent Decision Day event (Courtesy of Sacred Heart Academy)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant inroads into higher education, promising to transform the way institutions operate and students learn. Like any technological innovation, AI in higher education comes with its share of pros and cons.

Pros Of AI In Higher Education

Personalized Learning

AI enables personalized learning experiences for students. It can analyze individual learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses, then adapt the curriculum accordingly. This personalization increases student engagement and helps learners progress at their own pace.

Efficient Administrative Tasks

AI-driven chatbots and automation systems handle administrative tasks such as admissions, enrollment, and student support efficiently. This frees up administrative staff to focus on more complex responsibilities, ultimately reducing administrative overhead.

Enhanced Research

AI aids in data analysis and research.

The Good And The Bad Of AI In Education

It can process large datasets quickly and discover patterns and insights that might be missed by human researchers. In fields like medicine, AI accelerates drug discovery and healthcare research.

Predictive Analytics

AI can predict student success or identify those at risk of dropping out. By analyzing data on attendance, coursework performance, and engagement, institutions can intervene early to provide support and improve student retention rates.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

AI can make education more accessible to students with disabilities. Speech recognition and text-to-speech technology, for example, assist students with hearing or visual impairments. This fosters inclusivity in higher education.

Cons Of AI In Higher Education

Bias and Fairness

AI algorithms can inherit biases present in their training data. This could result in unfair or discriminatory outcomes in areas such as admissions or grading. It is essential to continually monitor and address bias in AI systems.

Depersonalization

While AI offers personalized learning, it

may lead to a lack of personal interaction between students and educators. This depersonalization can hinder the development of mentor-student relationships, which are vital for holistic education.

Privacy Concerns

AI systems often collect and analyze a vast amount of student data, raising concerns about privacy. Institutions must take measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with data protection regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Resource Requirements

Implementing AI systems in higher education requires significant financial and human resources. Not all institutions have the funds or expertise needed for effective AI integration.

Job Displacement Concerns

Automation of administrative tasks using AI can raise concerns about job displacement for administrative staff. Institutions must balance the benefits of automation with the potential impact on employees.

Ethical Dilemmas

AI can present ethical dilemmas in education, such as the use of AI-driven surveillance in online proctoring. Balancing the need for academic integrity with student privacy and fairness can be challenging.

Technical Challenges

AI systems can be complex to implement and maintain. Institutions may face technical challenges in terms of infrastructure, data management, and system compatibility.

Overreliance on Technology

An overreliance on AI technology may lead to a loss of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Traditional teaching methods and human interaction remain essential for a well-rounded education.

AI in higher education offers numerous advantages, including personalized learning, administrative efficiency, enhanced research capabilities, and improved predictive analytics. It also raises concerns related to privacy, bias, depersonalization, resource requirements, job displacement, technical challenges, ethical dilemmas, and overreliance on technology. To harness the benefits of AI while mitigating the drawbacks, institutions must carefully plan and implement AI solutions, maintain transparency and fairness, and prioritize the ethical and educational needs of their students.

—With assistance from ChatGPT, a chatbot that uses AI to generate natural language responses to help with various tasks such as answering questions, writing emails, essays, etc.

Education for the Individual

Winston Preparatory School Long Island offers highly-individualized programming for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD and nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD).

Register for an upcoming Open House at winstonprep.edu or contact our Director of Admissions, Michele Bellantoni, at mbellantoni@winstonprep.edu

out papers? Are the washing machines coin-operated or do I need to put money on a card? Is there inter-campus transportation and if so, is there a way to know where the shuttles are via an app? Are there blue safety lights/alarm stations across campus?

This information is far from front-ofmind when students set foot on a dreamy college campus. Yet the answers to these questions will play a role in their everyday lives, whether they are commuters or residential students. There are of course no “right or wrong” answers to these questions but knowing what you’re getting is important.

6Does tuition increase every year? If so, what is the average tuition increase? What about room and board charges? Will my scholarship and/or financial aid go up along with the increases in costs? Are there opportunities to earn additional scholarships as I go through each year? Are there on-campus jobs to help me earn pocket money? How many upperclassmen move off campus and when? Does the college help me find a place off campus? What is the typical rent in the area?

Again, not the “sexiest” of topics to think about, but students and families often are so focused on the first year that they might not anticipate unexpected additional costs along the way. Being

able to plan out costs over the full college experience is important when narrowing down selections.

authorizes you to have access, you will be good to go.

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What is the biggest complaint students have about “XYZ University”? If you could choose to come here again, would you?

It may seem funny to ask the question this way, but remember, when you’re on tour or at an open house, everything is set up to be as perfect as possible. (Don’t we do the same thing when we have guests over at our homes for dinner?) Absolutely no school is perfect and absolutely no school pleases 100 percent of the students, 100 percent of the time. That’s not realistic. But you can certainly ask your tour guides, students in the library, advisors, admissions representatives, faculty and even the cafeteria team to share their insights on this.

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Is there a parent organization so that my “intrusive and needy” parents can get updates on important information?

Okay, maybe I worded that a bit harshly, but you get the idea. It can be hard for parents to accept that their children are now adults. Once they turn 18, the school not only won’t, but can’t share certain information with you as the parent. Yes, even if you are the one paying tuition. Understanding if there is a channel just for parents can help reassure the whole family. Often there are parent portals and once your child

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Will I get to select my own roommate? How does that work? What if I don’t get along with my roommate?

This is way, way up there on the minds of incoming college students and it makes perfect sense. Just understanding how it all works eases the fear and uncertainty and get them excited about meeting their new roomies.

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What are some of your favorite “XYZ University” traditions?

Whether it’s leaving candy on the statue of the mascot before finals week or the senior clap-out down the main campus road at graduation, feeling like you belong to the community is so important to a successful experience. Are there pep-rallies before big games? Is there a sophomore year study abroad opportunity? Does everyone sing the school song in the quad on opening day? You get the idea. Remember, it’s not just about classes and careers and outcomes. It’s a journey that is designed to be remembered for a lifetime.

Dr. Jacquelyn Nealon has spent the last 30 years as a vice president for enrollment, marketing and communications at many prestigious colleges and universities. She currently enjoys her role as the executive director of enrollment and marketing at Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school on Long Island. But her most significant role has always been and will always be that of “mom” to her three children.

Choosing A College-Level Internship

Choosing a college-level internship is a pivotal decision that can significantly shape your academic and professional journey. It’s more than just an opportunity to pad your résumé; it’s a chance to gain real-world experience, build valuable connections, and clarify your career goals. To make the most of this crucial step, there are three essential factors you must consider:

Alignment With Goals

One of the most crucial aspects to consider when selecting a college-level internship is how closely it aligns with your career goals and aspirations. Internships offer a handson experience in a specific field, allowing you to test the waters and see if it’s the right fit for you. Before applying, take the time to reflect on your long-term career objectives. What industries or roles are you interested in? What skills do you want to develop?

Identifying your goals will help you narrow down potential internship opportunities.

Research the organizations and companies offering internships. Consider their reputation, values, and the nature of their work.

An internship at a prestigious company may look great on your résumé, but it might not provide the experience you need if it doesn’t align with your career goals. A lesser-known organization may offer more hands-on experience and mentorship in your desired field. Always prioritize the substance of the

internship over its prestige. Reach out to professionals in your chosen field or your college’s career services department for guidance and advice. They can help you determine which internships will provide the best foundation for your career path.

Mentorship

An internship is not just about completing tasks; it’s an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Look for internships that offer mentorship and learning

opportunities. Working closely with experienced professionals can accelerate your development, provide valuable insights, and help you build a network of industry contacts. During the application process, inquire about the level of mentorship and training that interns receive. Will you have regular meetings with a supervisor or mentor to discuss your progress and goals? Are there opportunities for skill-building workshops or training sessions? Are you encouraged to take on challenging projects that will

expand your knowledge and skills? A strong mentorship component can make a significant difference in the quality of your internship experience.

Consider the company culture and whether it promotes a learning environment. A supportive culture that values employee growth will likely provide you with more opportunities to learn and grow during your internship.

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Networking

Networking is a critical aspect of any internship. It can open doors to future job opportunities and help you establish a solid foundation in your chosen field. When evaluating potential internships, think about the networking potential they offer.

Research the organizations’ alumni networks and their relationships with other companies in your industry. An internship at a company with strong industry connections can lead to valuable introductions and job prospects down the road. Attend industry events and conferences if possible, as they can be excellent opportunities to expand your professional network.

Consider the potential for a post-internship job offer. Many companies use

internships as a talent pipeline, and if you excel during your internship, you may be offered a full-time position upon graduation. Ask about the company’s history of hiring interns and the criteria they use to make such decisions.

Choosing an internship is a decision that should be made carefully, considering your career goals, mentorship and learning opportunities, and networking potential. By selecting an internship that aligns with your aspirations, provides valuable guidance, and offers networking opportunities, you can make the most of this formative experience and set yourself up for success in your future career. Remember that the right internship can be pivotal towards achieving your long-term goals.

—Anton Media Staff

Experiences Of An Intern

JAMES ROONEY editors@antonmediagroup.com

The proper words to describe my internship at Anton Media Group are hard to describe. For a little bit of background, I graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a degree in Media and Communications (essentially journalism with a different name) in May of 2023 after finishing my classes the previous year. And a mere four months later, I found myself here in a vocation related to my degree. Before I got here, I worked in retail for two years before having to quit because of the COVID pandemic. While I was in retail, I genuinely thought that it would take years for me to take my first steps in my chosen career path. Needless to say, my predictions could not be further from the truth. In that same vein, my expectation for this internship couldn’t be more inaccurate. Media today describes interns as experts in busy work who have nothing to do with the business itself, fetching coffee and other things for the actually important people. But when I first entered the office, I was being taught how to write for the paper. A week after

that, I was reporting on local events I found interest in. From the first phone call with my now editor Lauren Feldman to when I am now writing this report, I felt needed, productive, and important. If you want an experience that will give you real knowledge and wisdom in the field of journalism, intern at Anton Media Group. My education did indeed give me a solid foundation for the field, but nothing can compare to what I learned here. For example, I learned more about how photo credit works in one single meeting than four years of college ever taught me. Here, I feel I can be creative with little to no judgment. I can use that creativity and have it be rewarded with my name and face published for the first time in my life. For that, I am grateful to be here.

After all the hard work and excitement of getting a young student into college, they will soon be heading off to campus and beginning their journey to becoming independent adults. Parents have been anticipating and planning for this day and may have a solid plan to cover the tuition bill, but there can be many additional hidden costs as well as the challenges of keeping students with newfound freedom on a budget. To help navigate having a college student away from home, AAA Northeast Director of Student Lending and College Services Donald Kerr offers these financial tips.

Savings Tips

Textbooks

Instead of buying new books consider used books or even renting books. Once a student starts to make friends they may have the same classes and could consider sharing a book with them. If possible verify with the professor that they will be using the recommended books before the class starts.

Parking

Leave the car at home as there are lots of costs associated with having a car on campus.

Off-campus housing

Consider sharing an apartment with multiple roommates off campus to offset the dorm costs. Students can still use a campus-based meal plan or cook their own meals for additional savings.

Fitness

Use the school gym if available instead of paying for a private gym. A bicycle is a good way to get exercise and can help save on transportation costs as well.

Scholarships

Many students look for scholarships but find it a frustrating and overwhelming process. Staying determined and applying for scholarships the entire time they are in college can pay off even if they win a small scholarship.

Food

Consider the students’ lifestyle when choosing a meal plan. If your student usually skips breakfast don’t spend the

The Hidden Costs Of College

How to keep your student on a budget

money on three meals a day. Instead of stopping at that brand name café brew a cup of coffee in the dorm room. Little choices like this can add up to big savings.

Hidden Costs

Club and organization fees

Students like to join campus clubs or organizations to meet students with similar interests and many of these clubs charge fees.

Sorority and fraternity

Students can seek out or be recruited to join these organizations for many different reasons but there can also be

additional costs as well.

Professional clothes

When packing, not many students think about suits or professional attire but if the student is looking for an internship, part-time job or other type of interview they may be making a quick trip to a local outlet or mall.

Entertainment

Once on campus your student will make friends which can lead to nights out at the movies, restaurants, local concerts and other expenses.

Transportation costs

Even if you have accounted for the cost of flying your student halfway across the

country for college, once they get on campus they are going to want to explore the local area shops, restaurants and entertainment venues which means they will be taking Ubers, cabs and buses.

If your student is not going that far and plans to take their car, they will have to get a parking pass, oil changes, gas and insurance.

Staying on Budget

Keep track of spending

This is one of the most important things but can also be one of the hardest things to do for a college student that already has a busy schedule. Using budgeting apps can simplify this process and keep students engaged. Mint and Pocket Guard are two popular budget apps.

Reloadable debit cards

Students always call home for money as soon as they run out. Parents can use a reloadable debit card so they can keep track of how much money the student is using. Start with a small amount to keep your student from overspending.

Spending habits

If you start with a small amount on the debit card and your student wants you to add more money to it, make sure they explain to you what they spent the money on. If they have been using one of the apps this should be easy for them to do.

Make adjustments

Using this approach you should be able to see what your student is spending money on and have conversations with them to understand, adjust and control their spending. For example, if they are eating off campus because they dislike cafeteria food, cancel or reduce their meal plan for next semester.

Increase income

If your student is having a hard time staying on budget they could consider getting a part-time job and apply for a federal workstudy job next time you apply for financial aid using the FAFSA form.

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Get Off On The Right Foot Advice when buying sneakers for kids

The start of the school year means new classes, new school supplies and for many kids, new shoes. If the back-to-school shopping list includes a new pair of sneakers, it’s important to choose a shoe with good support that fits well, according to pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

“When parents bring their children in with foot pain or an injury, the first thing I do is ask about their shoes. The problem is often inappropriate or poorly fitting footwear,” said Dr. John Blanco, who sees young patients at HSS Long Island in Uniondale and at the main hospital in New York City. “Footwear has a lot to do with how their feet function day to day, especially during athletic activities.”

A sneaker should fit well in terms of length and width, have good arch support and be made of sturdy materials.

“If we could make sure shoes were the right size, had proper support and were laced up appropriately, we would probably solve 80 percent of the basic foot problems we see in kids,” Blanco said.

While many people have no problem with sneakers that they buy off the shelf, a specialty store with experienced staff can measure the foot and help select the best shoe for one’s foot type, according to Blanco. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a good shoe.

“The price of the sneaker has nothing

to do with the quality of the shoe,” Blanco said. “I see kids all the time with shoes that may look fancy on the outside, but you look inside and see that they don’t provide support.“

Blanco recommends lace-up sneakers over those that use Velcro, which provides less support. It’s important for young people to lace up their shoes each time they put them on.

“Many children and teenagers are in the habit of slipping their foot into and out of a shoe without lacing it up appropriately, and this affects the way the shoe fits,” he explained. “A loose shoe can leave someone more prone to injury if playing a sport.”

Laces should go all the way to the very top hole and be tied snugly, as properly laced shoes give more stability to the foot.

How to Choose

When choosing sneakers, Joseph Molony, a physical therapist and manager of the Young Athlete Program at HSS, recommends people start with a good quality name-brand shoe. You don’t need to buy a top-of-the-line luxury

model, but a solid name-brand shoe will generally be well constructed of quality materials. He offers additional advice when shopping for sneakers:

• Identify which brand fits best. Each company uses a specific foot mold when designing shoes. You may need a narrower heel, a wider toe box or a higher arch. Try on different brands to see which design is a good match for your foot structure. Once you’ve identified which one fits well, you can generally stick with that brand.

• The shoe should fit comfortably and snugly with no gaps between your foot and the inside of the shoe. For example, someone with a narrow foot may not do well with a shoe with a wide toe box.

• The shoe shouldn’t be so tight that it rubs against your foot in certain spots.

• Your heel should not rise up out of the shoe when you walk. Even if the shoe feels comfortable, the heel should not slide up and down.

• If you find a shoe you like in a store and it fits well, you can see if it’s available online for less money. If the color you want isn’t available in the store, you may

also be able to find it online.

• Be careful when considering soft, flexible, cross-training and minimalist sneakers (if you can roll them up or twist them easily, they would generally fall into this category). While they may be comfortable and fine for some, they are not the best choice for kids who need shoes with support.

• Runners may want to alternate running shoes every other day since shoe materials often take some time to recover their shape. You end up buying the same number of shoes each year when you rotate them.

• Wear the appropriate shoe for the athletic activity. Although cross-training shoes can be used for various athletic activities, many sports require specific shoes. Running shoes are not appropriate for court and field sports.

It’s important to retire shoes once they’re worn out. Many teens hold on to them too long.

“The main problem I see is that people wear their shoes to the very end,” Blanco said. “The shoelaces are broken, their toe is ripping through the side of the shoe, the sole is worn down, but they love those sneakers.”

Once a shoe is worn out, it no longer provides the support and protection needed for day-to-day activities, let alone sports.

—Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

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Breaking Stigma Around Mental Health

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Educators, administrators, parents and anyone who’s been to a school or college campus lately knows students are struggling like never before. They are depressed, anxious, and—increasingly—even suicidal. Many are battling substance misuse or addiction. And horrifically, more young people are dying each day from accidental fentanyl overdoses. Facing any of these problems is hard enough on its own. But when students feel added shame, blame, and isolation for these diseases, it only adds to their struggle.

The stigma around mental health and substance misuse runs deep. But there’s a lot schools can do to stop it—if they’re willing.

“Many schools fear being labeled a ‘drug’ school, and while this kind of thinking is misinformed and misplaced, it repeatedly happens,” said student well-being activist David Magee, author of Things Have Changed: What Every Parent (and Educator) Should Know About the Student Mental Health and Substance Misuse Crisis (Matt Holt, August 2023, ISBN: 978-1-6377439-6-6) and award-winning book Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love, and Loss

“Schools can’t have a drug problem, though, because they are merely collections of students from families within the community,” he asserted. “Substance issues are family and community issues that show up in our schools, colleges, and universities. The same is true of mental health disorders, and countless students at many upstanding schools suffer in both areas.”

And yet, some schools have feared such labeling to the point that they don’t offer the needed education about substance misuse. But now it’s crunch time. The pandemic shed light on mental health struggles and brought the need for change to the forefront.

“Schools and colleges are in a great position to help students navigate these challenges,” said Magee, who has dedicated his life to giving students the tools they need to thrive and find the joy they crave more than anything else. “It begins with breaking down the stigma and letting students—of all ages—know that they are loved and supported.”

This is a personal mission for Magee, whose firstborn son, William, died from an accidental drug overdose in 2013. It’s why he founded the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi, which seeks to understand how best to prevent or break the cycle of unhealthy habits and addictions that plague so many college students. He also founded the William Magee Center for AOD

and Wellness Education.

Here are six ways educators can help stop the stigma and get students the help they need.

1

Tackle the stigma head on. Everyone involved in higher education should be united to normalize mental health issues and substance misuse. This is the only way young people will feel comfortable talking about their struggles or asking for help.

Share real-life examples of people coping with mental health or substance use disorder to put a face on it.

Avoid using judgmental tones or words about anyone who suffers mental health or substance use disorder. (And be sure to speak up if you hear a student being judgmental.)

Let children know that substance use disorder is a treatable disease, not a personal weakness.

If you’ve received counseling or struggled, share that experience with a student who needs to feel less alone.

2

Make use of peer-to-peer educators… There’s a wise saying that goes, “Students get students on drugs, and students can get students off drugs,” (or

keep them from starting in the first place). Magee urges elementary, middle, and high schools and universities to create peerto-peer programs to educate and support students. These student-led organizations are proven to be effective at educating young people about mental health issues and substance misuse.

3

…And start these conversations much sooner. It’s critical to start these conversations earlier than you might think.

Imagine if students, beginning in the sixth grade, received repeated engagement with teams of storytelling peers sharing personal experiences and clearly stated facts of how those students can find and keep joy. By breaking the stigma upstream and reaching youth earlier, we turn the tide of the epidemic today and tomorrow as those students will be better-prepared parents and mentors one day.

Educators can help instill these tools in students of every age.

Plenty of sleep each night (not once in a while). Sleep deprivation can cause behaviors mimicking the symptoms of ADHD, along with rollercoaster emotions and impulses and increased risk for anxiety and depression. Young people need eight to ten hours of sleep each night.

Daily exercise, fresh air, and sunlight. A daily walk or run sends invigorating blood to the brain and body, making students feel more alive and alert while improving their mood. Encourage students to get movement every day.

Intentional social media use. There’s nothing wrong with using social media, but it’s not healthy to be online 24/7. Advise students to monitor their stress and anxiety levels (pay attention to feelings of nervousness or inferiority) and know when to take a break or stop altogether.

5Make counseling services visible and accessible. Any student should have access to mental health services. In a grade school setting, this might be the guidance counselor, school psychologist, social worker or school nurse. Most college campuses provide counseling centers that offer mental health support. What’s most important, though, is that students know what programs, services or treatments are available, and that they know how to make an appointment.

6Help students stay in school while they get the treatment they need. It’s crucial that schools create a clear path for students navigating substance misuse. All too often, they must choose between attending classes (or finishing out the school year) and seeking treatment. Students should be able to get the help they need without academic consequences. Schools and universities find ways to accommodate recovery treatments the way they would any other disease (because substance use disorder is, in fact, a disease). If possible, students should have the option to attend outpatient programs while remaining in school.

4

Talk to students about the “tools” for well-being, health and success. Creating sustainable joy begins with healthy habits. All students need a “toolbox” of habits, practices, and mindsets to help them maintain their mental health, avoid dangerous behavior like substance misuse, and create the wellness they crave.

None of these solutions are simple. But the mental health and substance misuse crisis has escalated to the point that many schools feel they can no longer ignore it. Nor should they.

“Stopping this crisis depends on parents, educators, students and communities all working together like never before,” said Magee. “Having caring educators join in these efforts will help our children—of all ages—find the health and happiness they truly deserve.”

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This mint three bedroom Colonial home at 24 NE Maple St. in Farmingdale sold on Sept. 8 for $665,000. It is close to the railroad station and the village. The home has hardwood floors throughout and has been beautifully renovated to include an expanded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and sliders to the rear deck. The home has a bluestone front porch with a paver walkway. There is a six-foot soaker tub in the designer bathroom. The home is zoned with electric heat in the basement and has a separate laundry room. The home has a tankless hot water heater, 150-amp electric with subpanels and an organized mechanical area. The property has in-ground sprinklers, a five-year-old boiler, a new automatic garage door opener and new PVC fencing.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Late September is an ideal time to start planting your fall garden in Zone 7B on Long Island, as the cooler temperatures are conducive to the growth of certain crops. Here are the best things to plant to ensure a bountiful and vibrant autumn garden:

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens thrive in cooler temperatures, making them an excellent choice for your late September garden. Varieties like kale, spinach, Swiss chard and lettuce can be sown directly in the soil or transplanted from seedlings. These greens are rich in nutrients, easy to grow, and can withstand light frosts. Plant them in well-drained soil, provide ample sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist for optimal growth. As the temperatures drop further into the fall, you can enjoy homegrown salads and sautéed greens.

Root Vegetables

they are typically more cold-tolerant than other garden plants.

Herbs

Late September is an excellent time to plant herbs in your fall garden. Herbs like parsley, cilantro, chives and mint can flourish in the mild autumn weather. These herbs not only enhance the flavor of your dishes but also attract beneficial insects to your garden. Plant them in well-drained soil and provide adequate sunlight, as most herbs require at least six hours of sunlight per day. You can use herbs in your culinary creations or dry and store them for the winter months.

This cape-style home at 1 Birch Court East in East Farmingdale sold on Sept. 7 for $475,000. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and has great potential. The interior, with its unique first-floor layout, is a blank slate for you to customize to your tastes. Plus, the home is situated on a manageable lot that is easy to maintain.

Fall is the perfect time to plant root vegetables like carrots, beets, radishes and turnips. These crops appreciate the cooler weather and can be harvested throughout the fall and even early winter. Make sure to choose a sunny spot in your garden with loose, well-drained soil to encourage root development and produce vibrant, flavorful vegetables. Consider using row covers or mulch to protect these crops from early frosts, as

When planting in late September on Long Island, it’s essential to be mindful of the specific microclimates in your garden and adjust your planting dates accordingly. Consider using row covers or frost cloth to protect your crops as the season progresses. By selecting the right vegetables and herbs and providing them with the appropriate care, you can enjoy a productive and satisfying fall garden that provides fresh and flavorful harvests well into the autumn season.

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.

KIDS CORNER!

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As summer winds down and the weather gets cooler, one of the most beautiful displays nature has to offer (in the northern hemisphere, anyway) gets going: the leaves change! The trees go from a canopy of green to a multicolored quilt of red, orange, yellow and brown. This is because the leaves stop making chlorophyll, the green chemical that turns sunlight into food. There are lots of fun crafts to make using these colorful leaves.

Materials

Colorful leaves

Hole punch

Glue Paper

(optional: googly eyes, glitter, markers)

Use the hole punch to cut out lots of dots from the colorful leaves. Keep the different colors separate. Put a layer of glue on the paper where you want the leaves to stick. You can make a collage of different leaves and art materials or create a picture using the dots. You could even use whole leaves for some shapes and add the dots to make different animals. Be creative!

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According to the American Museum of Natural History, a fully grown immortal jellyfish, or turritopsis dohrnii, is about 0.18 inches across, smaller than a pinky nail. It has a bright-red stomach visible in the middle of its transparent bell, and the edges are lined with up to 90 white tentacles. They have incredible survival skills. In response to physical damage or starvation, they take a leap back in their development process, transforming back into a polyp. The born-again polyp colony eventually buds and releases medusae, the typical form of a jellyfish, that are genetically identical to the injured adult. The process, first observed in the 1990s, looks remarkably like immortality, giving the jellyfish its name. The cellular mechanism behind it, which is a rare process known as transdifferentiation,

interests‛ scientists for its potential application to medicine. In addition to its ability to survive, this jellyfish is also a traveler. They have been known to hitch rides in the ballasts of ships.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

NASSAU COUNTY NO LONGER REPORTING LANTERNFLIES

We read the “Lanternflies” article in your August 30 - September 5, 2023 edition of the Port Washington News . We did as it recommended and reported sighting several dozen of them in the Flower Hill Park located at the intersection of Port Blvd. and Stoneytown Rd.

The response from N.Y.S. (below) stated that Nassau is one of the counties from which they no longer need to receive reports of residents’ sightings.

To see these extraordinarily beautiful creatures outdoors is to wonder how something so exquisite can be so destructive.

“Thank you for contacting the New York State Department of Agriculture’s Spotted Lanternfly Response Team. Your information helps us respond quickly to potential SLF infestations so we can help protect New York’s agriculture, forestry, recreation, and tourism industries.”

“Residents of New York City, Nassau, Westchester, and Rockland Counties do not need to report SLF sightings to the Department or collect samples at this time. Residents outside these areas can help the Department track the spread of SLF by continuing to report SLF immediately after it is found.”

Respectfully,

Bob Campbell

—editor’s note: As of September 12, the Dept. of Agriculture website has not been updated to reflect this change. Residents should still continue to kill these invasive pests regardless of the new guidance.

Be Prepared For Floods COUNTY NEWS

Being prepared for a flood means taking steps before flooding occurs to reduce the damage to your home and property.

Are you at risk?

A Flood Insurance Rate Map shows you the risk for flooding at your property.

If you live near a river or stream, or in a low-lying area, you may be subject to flooding and storm damage. To know if you are at risk and how likely you are to be flooded, consult a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or “flood map.”

Find the Flood Insurance Rate Map for your address

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) produces FIRMs. These maps will tell you if you are in a flood-prone area, and how likely your area is to flood. Do you have flood insurance?

Many people assume that their homeowner’s insurance policy covers damage from flooding, but this is usually not true. Flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program to homeowners, renters and owners of commercial properties, whether or not your home is in a mapped flood zone, and whether or not it has flooded in the past.

If your property has already been flooded...

How you repair and rebuild after a flood will affect what happens to your property when the next flood occurs. Consult the Post-Flood Stream Reconstruction page for guidelines on how to repair flood damage, remove debris from stream and open stream channels.

Under “No Adverse Impact” floodplain management, the actions of one property owner are not allowed to adversely affect the rights of other property owners. The adverse impacts can be measured in terms of increased flood peaks, increased flood stages, higher flood velocities, increased erosion and sedimentation, or other impacts the community considers important.

DEC contacts for more information

Questions about floodplain development standards, assistance with understanding flood maps, and guidance with flood insurance requirements should be directed to the Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety: 518-402-8185 or DOWinformation@ dec.ny.gov. Contact the Bureau of Public Outreach: 518-402-8044 or public@dec. ny.gov for information on shoreline stabilization techniques and best management practices for post-flood stream restoration. —Compiled from dec.ny.gov

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

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

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Fascinating social prospects come along this week. ose who are curious about you in the ways you most appreciate are excellent people to know and trust. When someone asks you good questions, it’s a sign of their intelligence and their capacity for creating a strong relationship with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have many kinds of love to give, and you’ll be generous and versatile with them this week. Whether it’s compassion, friendship, fandom, romance or other, you give freely without requiring they love you back, pay it forward or even be gracious receivers. You simply give, and the more you give, the happier you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re socially astute and you have the makings of a great leader. Knowing that people behave as they do, not as you believe they should, you think about the dynamic you would like to create and then work backward, imagining what you could communicate to inspire the sorts of behaviors you’d like to engage.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e right plan can really concentrate your energy and help you take the next step and the next. But it’s not just the plan itself ; it’s the way it ts into your life. It has to be visible to be e ective. To build some accountability into the design, let other people know about it, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To tie your happiness to what someone else does or doesn’t do for you puts your mood at the whim of uncontrollable forces. You’ll nd a less precarious route to happiness, one that’s not dependent on circumstance but rather on your ability to react in the curious, amused, energized or other way that keeps your energy high.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). ere are many things you want and few that you need. Recognizing the di erence between those categories makes you aware of options you wouldn’t be able to see if you thought everything was a need or everything was a want. e clever way you take care of yourself this week will be nothing short of inspired.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Good writing is rewriting. Good business is adapting to the customer’s needs. Good relationships change and grow. You’re stuck on an issue. e problem isn’t where you’re at; it’s a few steps back. Undo a bit of work and start again and you’ll see what has to happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can be right in front of a thing and not see it if your eyes are closed. e same applies to your third eye. All the information you need to make your future better is before you. You only need to be open to receiving it. Declare your intention to improve out loud and a rm your awareness. You’re wide awake.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In romantic comedies, two characters clash in the beginning and end up in love. In reality, such con icts don’t bode well for happy relationships. is week brings compatible people together for business and fun, so there’s no need to waste time with the ones who don’t hit it o from the start.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re happy to defer to another person who feels very securely in charge. You’re also fully aware that feeling in charge isn’t being in charge. You hold a fascinating kind of power -- the power that comes with making others feel powerful as they give you just what you want. Is it manipulation or just diplomacy? Does it matter?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It will take an extra e ort to stick to your plan for yourself. e key here is not to give yourself too much time to ponder or wander. Pretend like you’re a robot, program yourself, then go. Get the tedious tasks over with rst so you can move on to the more human aspects of your week, which will bring you immense satisfaction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Con dent in your own identity, there is no need to pursue social standing. e yardstick of society is too limited to measure what is meaningful, lasting or beautiful to you. It only measures what’s popular. Assess outcomes by your own standards, or better yet, move through the week unselfconsciously for the sheer joy of being you.

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Your sparkling communication opens opportunities often and regularly this year. Each month brings a juicy new o ering, and you’ll also ink a lucrative deal before the end of 2023. Seek circles where your talents are sorely needed because your happiness absolutely depends on nding use and appreciation for the things that make you who you are. More highlights: Your project will cross the nish line and win an award. Family expansion is in store. Your social circle gets interesting and diverse.

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Solution: 15 Letters

WORD FIND

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

Dancing lessons

Solution:

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Gown Heat Hula Jive Jota Juba Kolo Latin Lead

Legs

Minuet Mistakes Movement

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CONTRACT BRIDGE

FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The good old days

By Steve Becker

in those days, but by modern standards four diamonds would surely be regarded as preferable for two reasons: First, hands with 6-4-2-1 distribution don’t lend themselves well to notrump play. Second, three notrump did not express the slam possibilities suggested by a hand with 17 high-card points facing a jump-shift.

Nevertheless, several rounds of bidding later the Culbertsons found themselves in six diamonds. It was an unsound contract, of course, but it had a good chance of succeeding — depending on the opening lead.

Jacoby had no clear-cut lead. The Culbertsons had bid all four suits, and where to attack was by no means obvious. It seemed to him there was a good chance that North had the A-Q of spades for his three-spade bid, and that a later finesse against his king would win.

This

Josephine Culbertson opened one diamond, and Oswald Jacoby made a weak jump-overcall of two hearts.

Ely Culbertson bid three spades — a jump-shift indicating a powerful hand — and Sidney Lenz passed.

Mrs. Culbertson then bid three notrump.

This might have been the right bid

Tomorrow:

So Jacoby decided to put Mrs. Culbertson under immediate pressure by leading the six of spades. He thought she might read the lead as a singleton and go up with the ace. Jacoby’s plan succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Lenz won the trick with the ace and returned a spade, quickly nipping the slam in the bud. Had Jacoby led any other suit, Mrs. Culbertson would have scored all 13 tricks!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THE CASE AGAINST THE EATS ACT

sustainable and humane farming practices. Independent family farmers are already deeply disadvantaged in a market dominated by industrial agriculture, but the EATS Act would tip the scales against them even more.

State level policy makers across the political spectrum and all around the country have enacted a significant number of animal-protection laws and regulations over the past few decades, including widely

supported bans and restrictions on the use of cruel gestation crates, veal crates, and cages for egg-laying hens. If the EATS Act is included in the 2023 Farm Bill, all of these important breakthroughs in animal welfare policy could be undone. The loss would force millions of farm animals back into cages and doom countless animals to lives of extreme suffering.

In the interest of animals and society at large, I thank Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

for opposing the EATS Act and urge Representative Andrew Garbarino and Senator Chuck Schumer to oppose the EATS Act and exclude it from the 2023 Farm Bill! We cannot let a small number of federal lawmakers undo decades of improvements in animal welfare, more humane farming practices, and sustainability!

—Submitted by Melissa Trainor, Massapequa Park

Water Smarter: Invest In Smart Technology And Save

The Plainview Water District (PWD) is encouraging residents to take advantage of new technologies that provide real-time access to the amount of water flowing within their home. This announcement comes as the District has been alerted to several instances over the past couple of months of residents leaving their homes for an extended period of time and returning to significant flood damage. The new technologies available not only enable users to establish leak alerts, but also provides them with real-time access to their homes’ water usage.

“We are always saddened to hear stories from residents who return to a flooded home due to a broken pipe or valve that didn’t hold while they were away,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “While many of

these situations cannot be avoided, the damage caused by them can be significantly mitigated by installing a water flow sensor. These devices are relatively simple to install and provide residents with the power to see the amount of water flowing through their meter at any given time.”

Smart water flow devices are typically installed on the main water line to accurately measure and communicate water usage within a home or business. Some devices can even shut off the household water supply if a significant leak is detected. Tracking and monitoring water consumption offers many positive benefits to consumers, as the data collected by the flow sensors can keep track of usage patterns, ensuring accurate billing, and even help detect leaks before

they become a major source of damage. Many of these devices come with an app that can be downloaded onto a phone or tablet that offers a user-friendly dashboard to display data. Leaks can be one of the largest sources of damage to your home, while also generating significant water bills. While most homes have either a three quarter to one inch service line, the amount of flow coming out of a quarter-inch pipe can be staggering. A quarter-inch pipe flowing with water can pump out approximately 15,000 gallons of water every day—nearly a half million gallons of water per month. Some of these smart devices offer floor sensors that pair with the device to monitor further for flooding. With smart flow technology, users can remain aware of what is occurring in their

households at all times and safeguard their property to possible leak-related incidents all from the convenience of their smartphone.

For more information about these devices residents are encouraged to research smart water flow devices and choose a product that properly meets their expectations and needs.

For further information, or if you have any questions, please call the District at 516931-6469, email info@plainviewwater.org or visit www.plainviewwater.org. To receive regular updates from the Plainview Water District, please sign up for email updates on the District’s homepage. Don’t forget to stay connected to the Plainview Water District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ PlainviewWaterDistrict.

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

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Bethpage Walk Will Support Brain Tumor Treatment

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

The New York Tumor community will come together on September 30 for a 5K Walk to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of patients with brain tumors and their families.

Registration opens in the morning at 7:30 a.m. Participants will be able to register on-site if they are not registered previously. A remembrance ceremony for members of the community who have passed will be held at 8:30 a.m. It is an intimate ceremony, and there will be plenty of signage on site to direct those who wish to attend it. Following, there will be an opening ceremony at the main stage featuring a sponsor speaker, a survivor speaker, as well as members of the National Brain Tumor Society team who will talk about progress updates in research and treatment. The 5k walk will follow at 9:30 a.m.

The New York Walk, formerly the Long Island Brain Tumor Walk, first took place in 2015 at Jones Beach with the help of a committed group of volunteers. Many of

those volunteers are still involved today as we convene members of the brain tumor community from the entire tri-state area. Since its inception, the event has raised just over $1.3M, with a goal of raising an additional $230K this year. Dollars raised will support the National Brain Tumor Society’s mission of ultimately finding a cure for patients living with a brain tumor, while supporting them throughout their diagnosis by providing information, support and resources. This event would not be possible without the support of the brain tumor community, their friends and family and the local businesses support them.

“This is a true community effort. We had

a staff person at the time who was living on Long Island who had a vision for bringing the community together… A volunteer group — a handful of people — have been instrumental in making this event successful,” says Ashley Brennan, Vice President of Development of the National Brain Tumor Society. “There’s a core group who have each been impacted in different ways. We have survivors, we have caregivers involved, and they are among our most dedicated volunteers… This event would not happen without them.”

The walk is family-friendly, and designed for anyone and everyone to join. Aside from a source of fundraising, it is also a chance for the community to come together.

“Brain tumors are one of those diseases that oftentimes don’t get talked about until you’re impacted. But it is one of those diseases that needs a ton of attention,” says Brennan. “We need to be talking about it, we need better treatment options, we need better funding for research, and the only way that’s going to happen is if people come out, if they show up to support the cause, and the Brain Tumor walk is a really great way to do that.”

To join the National Brain Tumor Society on September 30, or to find out more information, visit BrainTumor.org/NewYork.

—Additional information provided by Ashley Brennan and the National Brain Tumor Society

YES Center Launches Safe Summer Program

While the summer conjures images of children creating lasting and carefree memories, for many children who experience chronic stress, live in an unsafe environment, or lack financial resources, the summer months can be a time of sadness and isolation.

Living in a household where poverty, family turmoil, abuse, parental illness or addiction exists may lead to children lacking appropriate supervision and healthy connections when school is not in session. While many of the local school districts offer low cost camp and recreational opportunities over the summer months, many families cannot afford these expenses.

Made possible by Morgan Stanley, YES Community Counseling Center launched a Safe Summer Program in which 13 youth from the surrounding communities were able to attend local camps and recreation programs, who would not have had the opportunity to do so due to financial hardship. Research demonstrates that environmental protective factors can prevent the onset of mental health challenges and early initiation of substance use for children and teens. “As we know, prevention is far more effective than intervening in response to the onset of

emotional and behavioral symptoms that a child may demonstrate without the proper support,” said Adrienne LoPresti, Executive Director of YES. One mother who was able to enroll her children in karate and dance classes shared “The kindness you showed and the happiness you brought to my family will never be forgotten. One day, rather sooner than later, I promise to pay forward.”

Many of the families who have received support from YES over the years have overcome the challenges they once faced and decided to give back to others who now need help.

In the spirit of Morgan Stanley’s core value of giving back to the community, Stephen Parmiter, Senior Vice President and member of the Parmiter Group expresses, “We are excited to work with YES to provide children in need with the opportunities that they deserve.” In addition, Morgan Stanley staff volunteers worked with YES staff to create “coping boxes” for the program recipients and other children who attend YES programs. The coping box acts as an emotional tool kit, with items that the children can rely on for self-soothing, comfort, and grounding

(Contributed photos)

when they are home or feeling unsafe.

YES and Morgan Stanley hope to maintain and expand upon this program. As a community-based, non-profit organization, YES initiates programs based upon the emerging needs of youth and families, supported by the generosity of community members, groups, and businesses. If you would like to support this effort or would like to learn more about YES programs and services, please visit www.yesccc.org

—Submitted by YES Community Counseling Program

(Photos courtesy of the National Brain Tumor Society)

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMORGAN CHASE

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - SAMUEL NICHOLAS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 16, 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 27th 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 at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 62 Haymaker Lane, Levittown, New York 11756.

(Section: 45, Block: 277, Lot: 4) Approximate amount of lien $412,756.67 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 608348/2019.

Dominic A. Villoni, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

Dated: July 28, 2023

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON CORPORATION

AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES

SERIES 2006-AR6, V. NAZIA KAMAL, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 03, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR6 is the Plaintiff and NAZIA KAMAL, 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 October 3, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 33 INTERVALE AVENUE, SOUTH FARMINGDALE, NY 11735: Section 48, Block 272, Lot 80, 81, 82: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING AT FARMINGDALE (OUTSIDE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE) TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010227/2014. Todd A. Restivo, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. DANIEL MANGAN, MEGHAN O’GEARY, 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 21, 2017, I, Malachy

P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 11, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court

LEGAL NOTICES

Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows:

36 Radcliffe Ave Farmingdale, NY 11735

SBL No.: 45-225121,122,123,124

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004479/2015 in the amount of $498,844.66 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 NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT

In a Loan Security Agreement dated MAY 2, 2019 executed by KIM S. MELKUN, debtor to BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 249 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/or Garage, if applicable, of SUBURBIA OWNERS, INC. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Unit 15C in the building known as 400 FULTON STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on September 29, 2023 at 9:00am on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Rd. Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to SUBURBIA OWNERS, INC. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; flip tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners,

PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC.

900 MERCHANTS CONCOURSE

WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516) 280-7675

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CVL Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2023. Office location, Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served ands shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Fulton St., Apt. 10A, Farmingdale, NY 11735. 10-11-4; 9-27-20-13-6-20236T-#242506-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), A corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Of America, Plaintiff AGAINST

Deborah L Makovy; Ryan Makovy; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2019 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 October 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 59 Radcliffe Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 48 Block: 503 Lots: 40, 41, 42 110. Approximate amount of judgment $280,460.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008323/2011. 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.”

Charles J. Casolaro, 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 30, 2023

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HICKSVILLE LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against GINA M. FLORIO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 24, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 380 Lot 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $204,905.81 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006143/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee NY201900000478-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Prissy Beauty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 28, 2023. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the

LLC 160 East Sunrise Highway #1184, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMONS

Index No. 801294/2023

Date Summons Filed:

6/26/2023

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Plaintiff’s residence. Plaintiff resides at 22 Holyoke Road, Hicksville, New York 11801.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

ALEJANDRA MARIA

CASTRILLON, Plaintiff, -againstJOSE CINTRON, Defendant.

ACTION FOR DIVORCE

To the above named Defendant:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclu¬sive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State of New York, or within thir¬ty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief de¬manded in the complaint.

Dated: June 22, 2023

s/s Jan Gomerman Jan Gomerman, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 807 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station, NY 11746 631-549-1777

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Tiny Twinkle Daycare LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of state of NY(SSNY) on 04/28/2023.

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to:71 Mockingbird Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

4276 LUDWIG LLC

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”), Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 08/16/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 11 Woodpecker Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose or Character: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #100726 10-4; 9-27-20-13-6; 8-302023-6T-#242412-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1, V. EDWARD CONNOLLY, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 12, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006W1 is the Plaintiff and EDWARD CONNOLLY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 10, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 26 WOODCOCK LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 45, Block 256, Lot 9: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEVITTOWN, NEAR HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 010259/2014. Charles Casolaro, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T#242555-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of ONE PIECE HOUSING LLC.

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Articles of Organization

filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 0 /2 /23. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the C 3300 Jackson venue, antagh, NY 11 3. urpose: any lawful purpose.

MASSAPEQUA

Heissner, Arleen Robbins, Elizabeth DiMaggio, Warren Olsen, Michael Olsen, Margaret Kane, Lorraine McDonough, Margaret Gormley , Estate of Edward Olsen, And any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin of the said Glenna Beverly Olsen, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 2 0 Old Country oad, ineola, New York 11 01.

YOU ARE HEREBY

kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Glenna Olsen, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship, and further, that the share determined to be payable to Estate of Edward Olsen, if any, be deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Edward Olsen , post deceased alleged distributee, should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship;

8. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. ated, ttested, and Sealed, ugust 21, 2023

ON. argaret C. eilly Surrogate

/s/ ebra eller eimbach Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins, Esq. rint Name of ttorney

Signature of ttorney

Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

ment Index No 61 60 /2018. or sale information, please visit www. uction.com or call 800 280-2832.

uring the CO I -1 health emergency, idders are reuired to comply with all governmental health re uirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing at least 6-feet apart during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subse uent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the eferee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC O S S CO T CO NTY O N SS , .S. N N TION SSOCI TION, NOT IN ITS IN I I C CITY T SO Y S T ST O T C T ST, S I S 2016-CTT, laintiff, vs. N NO N I ST- , N T-O - IN, IST I T S, CTO S, INIST TO S, T ST S, IS S, T S, SSI N S, I NO S, C ITO S N S CC SSO S IN INT ST N NY SONS IN

- 1,

vs. JOS .

C S JOS

C S, et al, efts. Index #0202/201 . ursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated July 23, 2018, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court r., ineola, NY on October , 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a mily St., assape ua, NY 11 8 a/k/a Section 3, lock -03, ot 11. Said property located on the easterly side of mily St., 0 ft. northerly when measured along the said easterly side of mily St. from the northerly end of a curve having a radius of 10 ft. and length of 1 . 1 ft. which curve connects the easterly side of mily St. with the northerly side of Soloff d. and from said point of beginning, being a plot 130 ft. x 60.2 ft. x 126.0 ft. x 60 ft. pprox. amt. of judgment is 3,638.26 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOY NC , eferee. OIN, IN NI , , ttys. for ltf., 16 ileen ay, Suite 101, Syosset, NY. #100618 -20-13-6; 8-30-2023 - T#2 22 6-NO / SS

LEGAL NOTICE

ile No. 2021-3418/A S

CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country oad, ineola, New York, on October 11, 2023, at 9:30 o clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Glenna Beverly Olsen, should not be judicially settled.

urther relief sought if any :

1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;

2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 34,719.98 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $10,287.99 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 60,825.69 as and for legal fees and $ 2,773.62 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 63,599.31, of which $ 11,599.31 has been paid and $ 52,000.00 is unpaid;

4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 9,637.50 of which $3,637.50 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;

5. Releasing and discharging the surety;

6. Allowing the claim of Margaret Gormley in the amount of $26,761.00;

irm Name (516) 538-1111

Telephone

254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 ddress rkerins@mmkolaw.com mail optional

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as re uired by law. You are not re uired to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief re uested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may re uest a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner s attorney.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC O S S CO T N SS CO NTY ST T I CO NY, C, laintiff against C ISTO T J , J . / / C ISTO J. T J , J . / / C IS

T J , J ., et al efendant s ttorney for laintiff s Stern isenberg, .C., 20 Commerce rive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 0 016.

idders are also re uired to comply with the oreclosure uction ules and CO I -1 ealth mergency ules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court ppointed eferee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure uctions will be held ain or Shine. alachy yons Jr., s ., eferee NY2018000001 2-2 -20-13-6; 8-30-2023- T#2 236 -NO / SS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC O S SCO T CO NTY

TO: New York State Attorney General, Grassi & Co., Jasper Surety, Linda Auteri, Judy Mills, Gary Robbins, Karen Spelman, Mabel Bonnie Keen, Joyce

7. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of

ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 201 , I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court rive, ineola, NY 11 01 on October 3, 2023 at 2:30 . remises known as 6 erkley lace a/k/a erkeley lace, assape ua, NY 11 8. Sec 6 lock 26 ot 3 . ll that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at assape ua, Town of Oyster ay. pproximate mount of Judgment is ,2 1.18 plus interest, fees, and costs.

remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judg-

O N SS Citibank, N. ., laintiff INST eter . and, Susan . and, et al., efendant s ursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 201 , I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court rive, ineola, NY 11 01 on October 10, 2023 at 2:00 , premises known as 330 North ickory Street, assape ua a/k/a North assape ua, NY 11 8. ll that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at assape ua, Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and State of New York, S CTION: 2, OC : 380, OT: . pproximate amount of judgment 202,08 .18 plus interest and costs. remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6 /2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the N SS County CO I -1 rotocols located on the Office of Court dministration OC website https://ww2. nycourts.gov/ dmin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. ark oidell, s ., eferee renkel ambert eiss eisman ordon, 3 ibson Street ay Shore, NY 11 06 01-080 - 00 118 -2 -20-13-6-2023- T#2 23 1-NO / SS

O C I IN , N , Y O T O T C NT O OT Y IN, T ., efendant s . ursuant to an Order ischarging uardian d item and ilitary ttorney, Confirming eferee s eport and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 1 , 2023, I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court rive, ineola, NY 11 01 on October 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as illet venue, icksville, NY 11801. ll that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, lock 28 and ot 12. pproximate amount of judgment is 32,6 .1 plus interest and costs. remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 60 /2021. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO I -1 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 ppointed eferee will cancel the sale. eter . ramer, s ., eferee 16 10- 020 nuckles, omosinski anfro, , 6 Taxter oad, Suite 0, lmsford, NY 10 23, ttorneys for Plaintiff

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ineola, NY 11 01 on October 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 8 lm Street, icksville, NY 11801. ll that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, lock 326 and ot 2. pproximate amount of judgment is 38 ,222. 1 plus interest and costs. remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 61 1 /2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. CO I -1 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 ppointed eferee will cancel the sale.

ark icciardi, s ., eferee reenspoon arder, 0 adison venue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, ttorneys for laintiff -2 -20-13-6-2023- T#2 2 0 -NO / SS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIC O S

neys for laintiff - 0 arcus rive, Suite 200, elville, NY 11 10- ; -2 -20-13-2023- T#2 2 8-NO / SS

ursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport, mend the Caption, and Judgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered on ugust 3, 2023, I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court rive,

esolution from oard eeting ated: September 13, 2023

The following resolution was offered by aymond J. verna and seconded by ichael . azzola and Thomas . cCarthy S, under Section 21 of Town aw and Section 22 .3 of the Nassau County Civil ivisions ct, the oard of Commissioners constitutes the appropriating governing body of the assape ua ater istrict and shall have and exercise all power and duties as are conferred or imposed upon it; and

ST,

S, the oard of Commissioners previously approved and appropriated funds to be set aside for the purposes of mergency eserve ccount in accordance with Section 6-c of eneral unicipal aw; and S, effective ugust 31, 2023, the mergency eserve had a balance of 36 ,320; and

SS T C S C I-

TI S I T ST 2006- ,

SS T- C C TI I-

C T S S I S 2006- , laintiff, INST N Y O T

J C S, JOS

J C S, et al. efendant s ursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on ecember 1 , 201 .

I, the undersigned eferee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court rive, ineola, NY 11 01 on October 1 , 2023 at 2:30 premises known as 1 mily St, assape ua, NY 11 8.

lease take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the oreclosure uction ules for Nassau County and the CO I 1 ealth mergency ules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

ll that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in mityville, Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 3, lock -3 and ot .

pproximate amount of judgment 612, 88.0 plus interest and costs. remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013 80/2010.

ichard . angone, s ., eferee, ldridge ite, - ttor-

S, funds from the mergency eserve ccount can be appropriated without payments for principal and interest and, therefore, will be cost beneficial to the assape ua ater istrict taxpayers; and

S, this resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum as set forth in Town aw Section 0 and shall take effect thirty 30 days after its adoption or, if a referendum is held, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the ualified electors of the issuer voting on the referendum; and

NO T O , T O O CO -

ISSION S Y T O IS the usiness anager to appropriate funds not to exceed ,000.00 from the mergency eserve ccount for chemicals for water treatment.

T IT -

SO T T the usiness anager is hereby authorized and directed to, within ten 10 days after the adoption of this resolution, cause this resolution to be a published in the official newspapers of the istrict, and b posted on the sign board of the istrict maintained pursuant to the Town aw, together with a notice of adoption thereof.

OT : Commissioner, aymond J. verna Y Commissioner, Thomas . cCarthy Y Commissioner, ichael . azzola Y T SO TION S

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THEREUPON DECLARED

DULY ADOPTED.

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PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCCNYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GUN KYO LEE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending the Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 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 October 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 2 Garnet Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 410 and Lot 11.

Approximate amount of judgment is $612,223.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13273/2013. 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.

Keith LaVallee, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 191459-3 9-20-13-6; 8-30-2023-4T#242252-NOB/PLV-OLD

BETHPAGE 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 TEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, LINDA FORTMULLER AS HEIR TO

THE ESTATE OF GEORGE

JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER. GAIL FORTMULLER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE

JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, GEORGE FORTMULLER, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, DAWN SCHREIBER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, RANDY MCCORMICK AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE JOHN FORTMULLER WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MADELINE FORTMULLER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 31, 2020, 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 27, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 85 AMBY AVENUE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 15, Lot 28. Approximate amount of judgment $579,540.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002951/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Referee will only accept check or certified funds for deposit, no cash will be accepted. Sanford Strenger, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-001342 77197

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-6F, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6F, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - CAROL WATKIN A/K/A CAROL G. WATKIN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 14, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 3rd day of October, 2023 at 3:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 34 Cherry Drive East, Plainview, NY 11803. (Section: 12, Block: 73, Lot: 59)

Approximate amount of lien $778,732.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 010080/2015. Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite

840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: July 31, 2023

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

Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust 2006-2 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series

2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Alexander, Scot Alexander, Scot Alexander, Jr, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 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 October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 916 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 67, LOT: 41. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,073.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606321/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court dministration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091345-F00 77618 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242570-NOB/PLV-OLD

Free ‘Last Summer Blast’ Concert On September 23rd

With the sounds of former Billy Joel band members Richie Cannata, Liberty DeVitto, and Russell Javors

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Lords of 52nd Street will perform a ‘Last Summer Blast’ concert at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale on Saturday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. This free concert will offer residents one last chance to enjoy some

free musical entertainment before the fall season officially arrives. The Lords of 52nd Street features the legends of The Billy Joel Band, including Richie Cannata, Liberty DeVitto, and Russell Javors.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Lords of 52nd Street are legends of rock n’ roll and

put on an amazing performance each time out, recreating all of Billy Joel’s indelible hits that they were originally a part of. The Town is proud to present this free concert to residents.”

Residents are invited to bring chairs or blankets for seating, which begins after

LI’s Largest Car Show Returns To TOBAY Beach Sept. 24th

Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach on Sunday, September 24th, from 11am to 4pm. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by Vinyl Revival will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the latest and greatest automobiles in the world, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! With a diverse range

of vehicles showcased, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire and interact with some of the most impressive cars around. This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”

Car Show Long Island’s 2023 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tri-state region. While enjoying live music performed by Vinyl Revival and great eats from more

than 15 food trucks, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2023 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Optimum, Signarama of Huntington and Whitey’s Tire Services of Brooklyn.

Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out

4 p.m. This outdoor event is being held weather permitting – visit facebook.com/ townofoysterbay or call (516) 797-7925 for all up-to-date information.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of October 1, 2023 has been arranged. For more information, visit www.carshowli. com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

‘Shed The Meds’

Drug Take Back Day On September 23rd

Drug takeback day to properly dispose of old medications

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Massapequa Village Mayor Danny Pearl announced a partnership with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) to host a ‘Shed the Meds’ Drug Take Back Day at Massapequa Park Village Hall on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

“This Drug Take Back Day is a great opportunity to rid your medicine cabinet of old and unwanted prescription drugs,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Through proper disposal of old medications, we can prevent them from contaminating the environment through improper disposal and also keep them out of the wrong hands and away from young people.”

In cooperation with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department, the Town and Village will host this event at Massapequa Park Village Hall, in the back parking lot. This program is anonymous. For those who cannot attend this Drug Take Back Day, disposal containers are located at all Police Precincts

throughout the county for safe deposit.

For those looking to turn in unused or expired medication, be sure to make sure of the following:

If left in original container, please remove all personal information from label.

Liquid medication will not be accepted

Illicit substances are also not part of this initiative.

Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will be accepted.

For more information about the ‘Shed the Meds’ Drug Take Back Day, please call Drug Free Long Island at (516) 639-2386 or email info@drugfreeli.org

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Town To Complete Final Field Upgrade At Field Of Dreams In Massapequa

After having fully replaced two athletic fields at Field of Dreams in Massapequa in 2022, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announce plans to upgrade the final field at this venue with synthetic turf later this year. Replacement of the worn-out turf will improve the playing surface for lacrosse and flag football athletes and also improve overall safety for athletes.

“These upgrades are helping to protect local athletes and children who use these fields,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Synthetic

fields improve the look of our community, help alleviate the high costs associated with maintaining grass fields, and increase play time for athletes as weather has limited impact on the fields.”

Councilman Labriola added, “We are replacing worn-out athletic fields with new turf while improving safety for players and getting the best value on materials for our taxpayers. These field upgrades also bring a level of beautification to our community and help keep the Town of Oyster Bay a beautiful place to live, work and play.”

Synthetic turf fields have an

approximate useful life of 8-10 years, depending on use, and are less expensive than the long-term cost of maintaining natural grass and a dirt surface. Synthetic fields also provide the potential for fewer cancellations of games due to inclement weather, as the field is able to absorb rain storms in a manner that is not possible on a dirt infield.

For more information about Town parks, contact the Town’s Parks Department at (516) 797-4128 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/departments/parks.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Men’s Soccer Opens Season With 2-2 Draw

The Farmingdale State College men’s soccer team twice leveled one-goal deficits in the final 13 minutes of the recent season-opening match at Thomas Nevers Field, as the visiting Rams played to a 2-2 draw at host Eastern Connecticut State University.

After conceding a goal in the 69th minute of play, FSC knotted the score at 1-all with less than 13 minutes to play when senior Esnaire Rivera (Levittown, N.Y.) finished an end-line cross from junior fullback Daniel Rivas (Westbury, N.Y.). Freshman midfielder Sebastian Monroy (Brentwood, N.Y.) was also credited with an assist on the play after sending Rivas down the flank and into the attacking third.

The Warriors went back ahead less than

one minute later on a penalty kick, before the Rams battled back to tie the score at 2-2. Junior midfielder Anthony Bileddo (Carle Place, N.Y.) picked up where he left off last season, when he buried a free kick from the top of the penalty area just under the crossbar to account for the final score.

Farmingdale State held a 14-9 advantage in shots, with both sides placing five attempts on target. Rams senior keeper Justin Silva (Bellerose, N.Y.) made three saves on the afternoon.

Head coach Chuck Schimpf’s Rams wrapped up their back-to-back opening weekend of play by hosting Lehman College in a noon kickoff.

—Story courtesy of Farmingdale State Athletics

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Kim Fires A 67 Leads Rams to school record in first round of The Gauntlet

The Farmingdale State men’s golf team set a new school record in round one of The Gauntlet on Sunday, finishing with a team total of 286 (-2). The Rams bested the previous record of 287 set at last year’s FSC Skyline Invitational. This is also the first time in program history that Farmingdale State shot under par as a team.

Farmingdale State currently sits in second place out of 14 teams after round one, with the second round teeing off last Monday morning. Randolph Macon

College is in first place with a team total of 281 (-7).

Senior Mackenzie Kim (East Quogue, N.Y.) is in first place individually out of 75 competitors, firing a 5-under, 67 with seven birdies. His mark ties the school record, held by teammate Chris Iguchi (Centereach, N.Y.), for lowest round in relation to par. Iguchi shot 5-under in the second round of The Melee last October.

Iguchi finished with a 70 (-2), tallying three birdies, and is currently tied for seventh place.

Freshman CJ Merritt (Plainview, N.Y.) was third on the Rams with a 74 (+2) in his collegiate debut, while senior Brad Castaldy (Dix Hills, N.Y.) completed the scoring with a 75 (+3).

Senior Liam Miller (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) was fifth on FSC with a 76 (+4) on day one.

Farmingdale State closed out play at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Club with the second round of The Gauntlet on Monday, September 11th.

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Mackenzie Kim (Contributed photo)

—Story courtesy of Farmingdale State Athletics