Nassau Illustrated News 9/27/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Dispatch From The Bocce Courts

A courtside primer on the history and culture of NHP Bocce Club

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

Since I started working at Anton Media Group nearly a year and a half ago, I’ve heard a lot about the still-blossoming bocce scene in our area, and particularly about New Hyde Park. Recently, when my stalwart-yet-intrepid colleague Christy Hinko put me in touch with Diane Bentivegna, secretary for the New Hyde Park (NHP) Bocce Club, Ms. Bentivegna spoke passionately about the growing role the club has played in her community. She also sent over an enormous batch of excellent photos that club members have taken of each other at play, as well as a summary she had written of the club’s history and culture from an insider’s perspective.

On behalf of Anton Media Group and Nassau Illustrated News, I am delighted to share Diane Bentivegna’s summary and several of the group’s collected photos below, which, I feel, rather gracefully and accurately speak for themselves.

“John Nicastro, long-time NHP Village resident, is the founder of the NHP Bocce Club. Back in 2019, John met fellow neighbors, ‘Vincenzo’ and ‘Pietro,’ and began playing bocce on the one court that was available in NHP Memorial Park. Sharing their Italian-American heritage, they began to invite more friends to play on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Over time, the group grew substantially in membership. In addition to the sport, participants brought everything from pastries to hot dishes to share with the growing number of players who attended regular games. Little did they know that this sport and cultural ties shared among the players became the beginnings of a growing community of friends.”

“In 2021, Village of NHP officials announced that they were demolishing the bocce court in NHP Memorial Park to make way for a new dog park. At that time, fellow NHP Village resident, John Stylianou, also a member of the NHP Bocce Club and President and CEO of Micron Restoration, Inc., was hired by the Village to construct the new park entrance at Memorial Park as well as the new the US Armed Forces Memorial and other projects. John Nicastro took it upon himself to advocate for a new bocce court to be built to replace the one that was demolished. Thankfully, John

Stylianou, the contractor, generously donated his company’s time and labor for the construction of a brand new regulation-size bocce court at NHP Memorial Park in 2022 - saving village taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In a demonstration of a public-private partnership, the Village of New Hyde Park paid for the materials. Due to the resulting popularity of the sport, the same public-private partnership led to the construction of a second court in 2023.”

“Since then, the Club has done its part to contribute to the greater good. It provides all maintenance and equipment to maintain the integrity of these public bocce courts; the courts are groomed four times a week by Club members and it has provided bocce sets for all residents to use while they are in the park to foster new engagement.”

“The New Hyde Park Bocce Club continues to grow in membership. It is composed mainly of NHP Village residents -- all various ages and walks of life. In addition to enjoying bocce games at NHP Memorial Park on an almost daily schedule now, Club members join together at various times throughout the year to enjoy each other’s company at local venues to support the greater NHP business community; in fact, Remo’s Superette of NHP, Dominick’s Italian American Deli, Gino’s Restaurant of NHP, and Sansone’s of NHP have all been active supporters of the Club’s activities. In addition, Gary Pincus, owner of Send in the Clowns, an interactive game center on Nassau Terminal Road, has generously opened his doors to Club members so that we can continue to enjoy the sport and remain connected during the long winter months.”

“Since 2019, several new participants of all abilities and all ages have joined in the fun. The Club continues to host bocce clinics for senior citizens, youth and all residents who express interest in the game. This year, the Club has sponsored its first

NHP Bocce Women’s League which meets every Monday evening. The Club strives to be an inter-generational organization that welcomes all those interested in the sport and the rich rewards that result from a mutually supportive group of friends who have become, for many, a new extended family. Sport-food-music-and camaraderie are the essence of this Club. Club members consider these priceless investments in building community spirit and pride in our hometown.”

Today, NHP Bocce Club is helmed by Vinny Crimeni (President), Jo-Ann Marzocchi (Treasurer), Diane Bentivegna (Secretary) and John Nicastro (Founder and Present Club Advisor).

(Photos by NHP Bocce Club)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Mineola Learners Launch Annual Recycling Initiative

Mineola School District is proud to highlight the team of second-grade learners who will be heading up the Meadow Drive School recycling initiative this year.

Throughout this school year, the students will be collecting cans and bottles around the school with the dual intention of helping the environment and raising money to benefit the community.

The students will take turns collecting and washing the cans and bottles every

Karen L. Kirshner Receives Top Prize At Westbury Arts’ “Inspiration Rediscovered”

Friday before they are picked up by a parent volunteer who, with the help of their student, will handle the return and collect the deposit. At the conclusion of the campaign, all the money collected will be used to purchase food for St. Aidan’s food pantry in Williston Park.

We are #MineolaProud of these learners for their kindness, empathy and dedication to the community.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

Mineola Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes PuroClean

SUNY Old Westbury Hosts Salute To Hip-Hop

On, Saturday, September 30, SUNY Old Westbury is celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop. The “Salute to Hip-Hop” concert is part of its annual Panther Pride Homecoming festivities and will feature two of the university’s graduates at the same time. Performers include:

• Kool Moe Dee (Class of ’87) – A charter member of hip-hop’s old school, Moel Dewesei (aka Kool Moe Dee) is the creator of “fast rap,” a style since used at one time or another by nearly every MC out to prove his or her skills. He’s best known for hits “How Ya Like Me Now” (1988), “Wild Wild West” (1989), and “I Go To Work” (1989).

• Darryll “DLB” Barksdale (Class of ’97) with the Fearless Four – Known widely for their hits “Rockin’ It” (1982) and “Problems of the World (1982), this crew was the first to sign with a major record label when they

signed with Elektra Records to produce the album Creepin up on Ya The concert will also feature special guests:

• Joe$ki Love – Love is best-known for his platinum-selling 1986 single “Pee Wee’s Dance,” whose trademark hook, based on a key-switched interpolation of “Tequila,” has gone on to be sampled by artists decades past its debut.

• KimieChen – This artist is early in her career after having grown up in Linden, New Jersey, having been captivated by the sounds of Aaliyah, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Mary J. Blige and Toni Braxton. Tickets are $35 via sunyow.net/SaluteConcert. The show is at 5:30 p.m. at the John & Lillian Maguire Theater at SUNY Old Westbury.

— Submitted by SUNY Old Westbury

Snapshot From The AlbertsonRoslyn Heights Republican Club Monthly Meeting

Attending the September meeting of the Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club, pictured from left to right, were Military Color Guard Peter Gong, Club Leader Henry Golis, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Club President Howard Abbondondelo, and Club Secretary Lorraine Bello. Not pictured is John LeBoutillier, who left early. The group meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month.

of Lorraine Bello)

Karen L. Kirshner’s show-winning piece, “Faith #2,” on display at Westbury Arts. (Credit: Meagan J. Meehan)

Karen L. Kirshner (left) and show curator Meagan J. Meehan pose with two of Kirshner’s works on display at Westbury Arts. (Credit: E.R. Peters)

(Courtesy

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce was proud to host a recent ribbon-cutting for PuroClean, located at 249 Elm Place in Mineola. Many of our elected officials joined the festivities and learned about the fine service that PuroClean provides in damage restoration. (Courtesy of Lou Panacciulli, president, Mineola Chamber of Commerce)

Meadow Drive School announces the team of second grade learners who will be heading up the school’s recycling initiative this year. (Courtesy of Mineola School District)

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FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE KICKS OFF NEW SCHOOL YEAR BY CELEBRATING STAFF AND STUDENTS

Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District honored both students and staff at the board of education meeting on Sept. 13.

The meeting opened with the John Lewis Childs School color guard, who led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The students are Aidan Burleigh, Madison Coke, Sagar Doshi, Alexander Glaser, Anthony Green, Gurmurat Kaur, Samantha Masucci, Elizabeth Mathew, Justin Neisha, Austin Rasenthiram, Reagan Redmond and Molly Turner.

Following the color guard, Interim Superintendent Lisa Ruiz welcomed new staff to the district.

“You have joined a truly unique community; a school district with a talented and dedicated faculty, and a community with great pride and spirit,” Ruiz said. “We’re glad you’re here, adding a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to our mission to prepare every student exceedingly well. Everyone here is ready and eager to support you.”

The new staff members at Floral Park-Bellerose School are Katelyn Flomer, grade 2; Jordan Freeman,

behavioral specialist; Jennifer Gill, pre-K; Jana Guber, reading; Keisha Persaud, speech; Hannah Schmid, grade 5; Caitlyn Pereira, grade 6; Kerry Santantonio, reading; and Ari Shapiro, special education. The new staff at John Lewis Childs School are Taylor DeLalla, behavioral specialist; Amitai Perline, ENL; Kate Polacco, reading; and Nicole Weiden, reading. The new districtwide staff are Ivy Chatanow, music/strings teacher; and Katherine Lavelle, social worker.

Then, John Lewis Childs School Principal Susan Fazio and Floral

LEADERS EMERGE AT CARLE PLACE’S RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOL

To kick off a successful school year, Carle Place students from Rushmore Avenue School participated in a Welcome Back Assembly. The assembly was part of the Carle Place School District’s Leader in Me Program which fosters student leadership and life skills and produces high-trust school culture and academic achievement.

In a remarkable display of leadership, the students created contracts and expectations for key areas of the school such as

buses, the cafeteria, classrooms and hallways. The contracts were designed to maintain safety and to exemplify what leaders look like. The students were supported by Rushmore Avenue librarian Marni Nelson, teacher Julie Santoro, principal Catherine Silletti and other teachers.

The Welcome Back Assembly was a positive way to set the foundation for the 2023-2024 school year.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Park-Bellerose

School Assistant

Principal Bridget Stegmeier recommended Shelly-Ann Blackwood and Lizeth Baltierrez, respectively, for tenure.

The recognitions concluded with Director of Special Education Sharon Meyer recognizing Maryann Viola for her retirement. Viola served as the senior typist clerk for the special education department. She received a Distinguished Service Resolution from Board President Beth Kierez.

— Submitted by the Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District

EAST WILLISTON ARTISTS TO BE EXHIBITED AT NYSSBA

Five student artists from The Wheatley School will represent the East Williston School District at this year’s New York State School Boards Association Exhibit. The NYSATA sponsored New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Exhibit is an annual art exhibition that allows other school board members to recognize a district’s student artists.

Images of artwork submitted will

be used to create a virtual exhibit representing the state’s ten regions. School board members attending the 2023 NYSSBA Convention will be able to view student artwork during the convention Oct. 26-28 in Buffalo, NY. Attendees and the public will continue to have access to the virtual art exhibit through Dec. 31, 2023.

— Submitted by the East Williston School District

John Lewis Childs School color guard students are pictured with members of the board of education, Interim Superintendent Lisa Ruiz, and color guard co-advisors Christine Saunders and Marianna Antonakis.

Congratulations to (L-R) senior Breanna Landau, junior Janet Tokhie, junior Dayanna Sinche- Barzallo, senior Sofia Ramos and junior Ritika Kaur who are pictured with their work. (Courtesy of East Williston School District)

Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District’s new staff are pictured with Interim Superintendent Lisa Ruiz and board President Beth Kierez. (Courtesy of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District)

Carle Place students from Rushmore Avenue School gathered for a Welcome Back Assembly. (Courtesy of Carle Place School District)

Lizeth Baltierrez is pictured with Floral ParkBellerose School Assistant Principal Bridget Stegmeier. Maryann Viola is pictured with board President Beth Kierez.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Stop The Bleed

Hosted by the Carle Place Civic Association and Nassau County Fire, Police, and EMS Academies, this workshop will instruct how to respond to a traumatic bleeding event. 8:00 p.m. at the Barry Dennis Conference Room at Carle Place High School.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

Healthy Living for Body & Brain, with the Alzheimer’s Association

At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mineola Memorial Library.

Larry Wolff Discusses Carol Burnett: Queen of Sketch Comedy

Despite coming from a poor and difficult beginning, Carol Burnett has risen to the heights of television fame. Join us to learn about her start in television, Broadway successes, and her film career in this comprehensive telling of her life. Some

of her funniest television moments will be screened with this presentation. An autograph, memorabilia and book display will be included. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Mineola Memorial Library.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

Garden City Historical Society Fall Market

Hosted by the society’s A.T. Stewart Exchange consignment shop, featuring vendors, special sale items, and adoptable friends from the Nassau Animal Shelter. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 109 11th St. in Garden City.

Salute to Hip-Hop Concert

Join the celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop at SUNY Old Westbury’s Salute to Hip-Hop Concert. Tickets are $35 via sunyow.net/ Salute-Concert. 5:30 p.m. at John & Lillian Maguire Theater at SUNY Old Westbury.

Community Connections Farmers Market Weekly through October 30, 11:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m. (or until sold out) at First Baptist Cathedral, 212 Garden Street, Westbury.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

Mineola Street Fair

Presented by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and Village of Mineola, the annual fall fair features local vendors, organizations, and culture. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. Rain date: Sunday, October 8.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

North Shore Christian Women’s Club Luncheon

The Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s Club cordially invites everyone to join us for lunch and fellowship, happening promptly at noon, at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Garden City Park. The cost is $40 per person. Please make reservations by Friday, September 29 by calling Pat Pedlery at (516) 354-5385 or Jane Voss, after 10:00 a.m., at (516) 742-0861.

ENDING SOON

School Supply Drive for Long Island

Cares

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

“Inspiration Rediscovered: Mixed Media Masterpieces”

From paint to clay to wood to bottle caps, the exhibit “Inspiration Rediscovered” is a celebration of mixed-media artwork and assemblage art at Westbury Arts. Gallery hours: Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Fridays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through September 29.

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Floral Park-Bellerose School District is hosting a unique experience for our community! The FuturesCoLab event is a dynamic and interactive community engagement opportunity that will facilitate powerful conversations about how the world is changing, and the implications for our school district and students. The goal of this event is to engage groups within our community to establish a common vision, shared commitments, and momentum around every student’s deeper learning experiences.

This will serve as the first meeting of our Strategic Planning Committee. Strategic planning is an organizational activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that administration, faculty, staff, board members, and stakeholders are all working toward common goals. The plan will include both the academic and operational aspects of our district. Specifically, the Strategic Planning process will answer three big questions: • Where is our district today? • Where do we want to be in the future? • What should we be focused on today in order to get where we want to be tomorrow?

If you are unable to join our committee or commit to future meetings, we still invite you to engage in this important conversation. The Floral ParkBellerose FuturesCoLab will provide a meaningful way to energize and engage our families and community. Through this event, we hope to unify and build community ownership for our district and its vision for the future.

This is a unique approach to leverage groundbreaking research on the evolving world and will facilitate powerful dialogue about implications for the future of our district. This event will take place at the JLCS cafeteria on Wednesday, October 4, from 5 PM to 8 PM. A light dinner will be served. All are welcome but you must register to attend at the following link: https://forms.gle/jhZbmmnXr3BEbFcA6.

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The Scrap Over Solving Immigration Crises, Part III

Our county and region struggle on amid politicized waves of arrivals

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

Afew miles from where the Statue of Liberty, famed greeter of millions who immigrated here by ship in prior generations, still stands, some local electeds, politicos, protesters, and residents continue speaking out or trading rumors and jabs (or in some cases not saying much at all) on the arrival of tens of thousands of asylum seekers and other migrants in our area this year.

In the past few weeks, public responses to asylum seekers and migrants’ arrival in the New York City metropolitan region have increased, and in some cases escalated.

On Staten Island, for example, where frequent rally organizers Curtis Sliwa and Scott Lobaido have brought out critics of sheltering migrants, the New York Police Department (NYPD) recently arrested ten people who were attempting to block and banging on a bus transporting asylum seekers. The asylum seekers were headed to the former Island Shores Beach building, one of many disused buildings in NYC that have been converted for short-term shelter. According to the NYPD, ten people were arrested for disorderly conduct, and one person was additionally charged with assaulting a police officer during an arrest.

In the weeks prior to that, asylum seekers temporarily residing at another Staten Island shelter have had to face not only regular protests but also, as the Associated Press reported, “a message, recorded in six languages, [that] blares all day from a loudspeaker on Scott Herkert’s well-groomed front lawn on Staten Island, exhorting migrants to ‘go back’ to another part of the city because the community doesn’t want them.”

Meanwhile, Sliwa and others have continued to host rallies at Creedmoor and Floyd Bennett Field against providing publicly funded shelter for any homeless migrants, whether they’re the border-vetted asylum seekers arriving by bus at Humanitarian Emergency Relief and Response Centers (HERRCs), like the one at Creedmoor, or have otherwise walked or flown here to pursue another path toward legal residence. As an alternative, Sliwa has at times suggested that migrants could be housed on Rikers Island, home to a

notorious network of jails that is legally required to close by 2027; speaking this summer outside a Toys R’ Us in Brooklyn, Sliwa followed up that suggestion by stating that he himself has experienced pre-trial incarceration on Rikers, before bellowing, “I FEAR NO MAN! Or woman.”

In our area, State Assemblyman Ed Ra recently called for a special session “to address the intensifying migrant crisis that has seen more than 100,000 migrants arrive in our state over the past year,” according to a press release.

“Our urgent call for this special session is a consequence of inaction by our state leaders and passivity of the federal government,” Ra said. “My colleagues and I have introduced proposals that will alleviate

undue pressure on our education and court systems, housing industry and capabilities of community service providers. We have proposals that will address growing public safety concerns, as well as Mayor Adams’ inflating costs for migrant shelters and services, which he now estimates to reach $12 billion.”

“We have been asking and advocating for these actions for several months—it’s time to address the migrant issue head-on. An extraordinary session must be convened to compensate for the lack of action by Democratic leadership in Albany and Washington and take steps to implement long-delayed solutions.

In late August, State Senator Jack Martins also weighed in during a press conference outside the Long Island Rail Road station at Floral Park.

“The self-inflicted migrant crisis has been a disaster for communities across our state. Rather than address it, Democrats in Albany continue to insist on New York’s sanctuary status and won’t raise a finger to push sealing the border. They’d rather give away parks and schools to gatecrashers than protect our communities and enforce the law,” Martins said.

Ra, political hopeful Mike Sapraicone, and other Republicans also broadly roasted the suggestion made by Queens boro president Donovan Richards, perhaps rhetorically, that the Nassau Coliseum property could be used to shelter asylum seekers, too.

For his part, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has already imposed a 60-day limit

on city-provided shelter for single adult homeless asylum seekers, and as of this writing was considering adding a 30-day limit for persons who re-enter the shelter system, as well as some kind of time limit for families seeking asylum.

On both Long Island and Staten Island, religious coalitions have been among the loudest voices speaking up on behalf of sheltering asylum seekers, as well as other homeless migrants.

By mid-September, more than 165 faith leaders in Nassau and Suffolk had signed a letter to the Nassau and Suffolk County Executives and Legislatures, which some members of activist and religious communities have been taking on a tour of sorts at local town board meetings.

The letter, also addressed to supervisors and board members of the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Huntington, Babylon, Smithtown, Islip, Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southampton, Easthampton, Southold and Shelter Island reads as follows:

“You shall not deprive a resident alien or an orphan of justice...Remember that you were a slave in Egypt and the Lord your G-d redeemed you from there; therefore, I command you to do this.” [Deuteronomy 24:17-18]

“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” [Matthew 25:35]

The Holy Qur’an repeatedly requires the

see CRISES on page 4A

NYPD officers stand together in the parking lot of a former Toys R’ Us in Brooklyn during a protest against sheltering asylum seekers

The back of a sign that fell to the ground, which had directed rally attendees at a Toys R’ Us in Brooklyn to park at the golf course across the street, reads, “What’s the plan?”

(Photos by Janet Burns)

John Riley loves comic books. For the last 30 years, he’s been sharing that love with readers young and old. And we’ve been with John every step of the way, helping plan improvements ranging from upgrading LED lighting to replacing a 50-year-old oil tank with a super-e cient heat pump. These upgrades save him money that he reinvests in—you guessed it—more comic books. As it should be.

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“Every time I expected to encounter bureaucracy, I actually encountered a person.”

—John Riley, Grasshopper’s Comics, Williston Park

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faithful to comply with agreements and treaties on the rights of refugees, praising those who go to the assistance of people in distress and requiring the faithful to protect them [9:100 and 117], including non-Muslims, by providing amam (safeguard).

We, the undersigned, are an interfaith community of clergy and lay leaders, and the mandates in our traditions could not be clearer. As people representing many faith traditions, we profess the full humanity and dignity of all people, all created in the Spirit of Life’s image. Our sacred texts mandate love, hospitality and a commitment to love our neighbor, with a strong emphasis — literally scores of scriptural mandates — on welcoming the stranger, sojourners from another land.

In recent years, 68 million people worldwide have fled their homes seeking safety. Children account for more than half of this total. Families requesting safety at our borders are fleeing economic exploitation, organized crime, political repression, war, and sexual violence, much of it rooted in disruptions caused by climate disasters and political destabilization. Recent reports indicate that current asylum seekers also include those who have fled Afghanistan after providing assistance to the United States, whose lives now would be in danger at home. Any of us would ask for refuge for our families if faced with the same threats.

Many U.S. towns and cities, including Nassau and Suffolk Counties—consistent

with our nation’s foundational ideal to be a place where people come for safety and freedom—have long been welcoming, housing, and employing our immigrant neighbors as they await their court asylum hearings. Houses of worship and non-profits provide care, critical support services, and community. Together as Long Islanders, we can continue (with essential government support and partnerships on the federal, state and local levels) to honor the core values of our diverse faiths and our nation by being a community of welcome.

Unfortunately, some Long Island officials have done just the opposite: inflaming tensions and fears by issuing irresponsible calls to bar asylum seekers from our towns

and counties, despite the fact that under both U.S. and International law these asylum seekers are guaranteed the right to seek asylum.

Such rhetoric is especially disheartening considering that during the height of the pandemic, lives were literally saved by essential workers, many of whom are immigrants. They cared for our elderly and disabled family members, planted, harvested and delivered our food, cleaned our public spaces, and much more. While some of us were locked down in our homes, immigrant workers were laboring to strengthen Long Island and our communities.

Our sacred scriptures insist that “neighbor” is never defined as proximity or

nationality.

Any rejection and resentment of the Spirit of Life’s children is a betrayal of our values, and a betrayal of the Spirit of Life.

We lament the crises of violence, environmental disaster, war, and poverty that cause families to leave their homes and lands in search of safety and asylum; we call for serious attention to fixing our broken immigration system; and we pray for just national and global policies and for the healing of a broken world — a prayer for Tikkun olam — so that all people might have the opportunity to find safety and welcoming in our country, our state, and in our Long Island communities. This is who we are as people of faith.

Asylum seekers walk from the Creedmoor HERRC toward a nearby mosque in late summer, passing barricades set up for a protest that evening.

A view of one paved portion of isolated Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, where state and federal approval for a HERRC has been given.

Over the years that people have come to me to share their moments of distress – wayward children, broken marriages, abusive relationships, gambling addictions, drug use, etc. – it strikes me that throughout most of these situations, someone other than me knew about these. But they said nothing.

We’ve been raised to “mind our own business” and not butt in other people’s lives, though we all know folks who are constantly inserting themselves into situations where they don’t belong. And we don’t want to be one of “those people.”

What if you know through your children that a friend’s child is engaged in dangerous behavior? Do you say something? What if a friend confides that he or she is becoming increasingly intimate with someone other than their spouse? Do you advise your friend to stop going in that direction because of the ongoing harm this will lead to? What if you know that a fellow team parent continually shows up at the games drunk or high? Do you express your concern or pretend you don’t know?

You could give it the “What if it

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was MY kid?” test. In other words, would you want to know if your child was riding his bike in traffic or stealing from a local store or ingesting weed, or selling weed? What if you were the one headed for an inappropriate relationship? Would some cautionary words from a friend be welcomed? Would you be able to hear “care” if someone challenged your self-destructive behavior?

Of course we could actually pray about what to do. When we turn to God for direction we can find guidance in a variety of scripture. Saint Paul tells the people of Thessalonika “We hear that some

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of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies.” So naturally we want to avoid that.

However he also urges the Philippians: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Sometimes there are things that concern us but they seem so small that we think they’re not worth the trouble to speak about. Before 9-11 few people would think to point out an unaccompanied backpack or suitcase at a subway station. But after the terrorist attack the “if you see something, say something” campaign urged us to notice and report even small things that could signal larger dangers.

I believe that if people shared a concern over small things with those they care for, some of the behaviors that might become more destructive could be avoided down the line. We can’t live other people’s lives or rescue folks from their bad decisions but sometimes silence isn’t golden. Speaking our concerns can make

a difference that can protect, heal, guide, and help those we are concerned about.

Consider the rudder of a ship. It’s one of the smallest parts of a boat yet it is essential to steering in the right direction. Even a small adjustment can make a big difference in where the ship is sailing.

So too, a small caring word has the potential of helping another person to make a mid-course (or mid-life) correction.

Reaching out with concern to another takes two things: courage and rehearsal. First pray for courage – it is the power to do the right thing no matter what the cost may be. And then rehearse what you plan to say so that you’re steering

clear from being judgmental and condemnatory. Better to say how you feel about the situation than telling someone what they ought to be doing.

“After my daughter told me that your daughter is cutting herself I’m feeling scared for her safety” works better than “Didn’t you know your daughter has been cutting herself? You’d better get her into counseling – and you should get some counselling yourself!”

If you’re the kind of person who naturally butts in all the time, you didn’t need to read this column. But if some concern has been weighing you down for some time, perhaps this is the day to say something.

Fr. Ralph Sommer

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Everyday Words With Naval Origins

The Navy has had a significant influence on everyday language. Many common words and phrases have their origins in naval terminology, reflecting the maritime history and traditions of the Navy. Here are 10 everyday words with naval origins:

Admiral: An admiral is a high-ranking naval officer responsible for commanding a fleet or a group of ships. The term “admiral” is derived from the Arabic word “amir,” which means commander. It was adopted into European languages and later into English.

Deck: In a naval context, the “deck” refers to a platform on a ship’s surface. This term has been adopted to describe any horizontal surface or platform, such as the “deck” of a house or a “deck” of playing cards.

Bunk: A “bunk” is a narrow bed often found in cramped quarters on naval vessels. The term is now used more broadly to describe any type of bed or sleeping arrangement.

Boatswain: The “boatswain” or “bosun” is a senior crew member responsible for the maintenance of a ship and its equipment. The term has been adapted to describe supervisors or overseers in various industries.

Maroon: To “maroon” originally referred to the act of leaving someone stranded on a deserted island, often as a form of punishment. The term “maroon” has since evolved to describe being abandoned or isolated in any context.

Scuttlebutt: In naval slang, the “scuttlebutt” is a drinking fountain or water cooler. Sailors would gather around

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the scuttlebutt to exchange rumors and gossip while getting a drink. Today, “scuttlebutt” is synonymous with casual conversation or hearsay. You might hear someone say, “What’s the scuttlebutt around the office?”

Brace: To “brace” in a naval context means to prepare for impact or turbulence by securing oneself or equipment. In everyday language, “brace” is used to convey readiness or preparation for a potentially challenging situation.

Sonar: “Sonar” is an acronym for “sound navigation and ranging.” It’s a technology developed for underwater navigation and communication. Today, sonar is used for various purposes, including underwater exploration and fishing.

Grog: “Grog” was a diluted rum ration provided to sailors in the British Navy. It has come to refer to any alcoholic beverage. It’s a slang term used to describe a drink, often in a casual or informal setting.

Mayday: “Mayday” is an internationally recognized distress signal used in emergencies, particularly at sea. It derives from the French phrase “m’aidez,” meaning “help me.” In everyday language, “mayday” is synonymous with a cry for help or a desperate plea.

These everyday words with naval origins serve as reminders of the Navy’s enduring impact on language and culture. The rich history and traditions of naval forces continue to influence our vocabulary, even in contexts far removed from the sea.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, Sept. 27— Standup Comedy Class for veterans at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Project9Line, Islip

Thursday, Sept. 28—The Wall That Heals at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens with 24-hour access through Oct. 1

Thursday, Sept. 28—Wine on the Harbor charity event to celebrate Pal-O-Mine from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harbor Club at Prime, Huntington

Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1—Project Thank You letter writing campaign for active troops at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Church, Hicksville

Thursday, Oct. 5, through Oct. 8—The Wall That Heals with 24-hour access at Tanner Park, Copiague

Friday, Oct. 6—1st Annual Heroes At Home Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at Smithtown Landings Country Club, Smithtown

Saturday, Oct. 7—WWII Veteran Rich Gruber’s 100th Birthday Celebration at 4 p.m. at Miller’s Ale House, Commack

Sunday, Oct. 8—8th Annual PTSD Awareness Motorcycle Ride by Rolling Thunder NY Chapter 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marine Corps League, Massapequa

Friday, Oct. 13— Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Assoc. Scramble Golf Tournament from 7 a.m. at Cherry Creek Golf Links, Riverhead

Saturday, Oct. 14—Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival to benefit mental health and veteran care from noon to 4 p.m. at Association for Mental Health and Wellness, Ronkonkoma

Saturday, Oct. 14— Outdoor concert fundraiser to

support autism education from 2 to 6 p.m. at VFW Post 9592, Levittown

Saturday, Oct. 14—Roslyn Rocks for Wounded Warriors from 7 p.m. at Roslyn High School, Roslyn

Saturday, Oct. 21—Blue Star Mothers Garage Sale to benefit veterans from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethpage Railroad Station

Saturday, Oct. 21—23rd Annual VA Hospital Motorcycle Run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marine Corps League, Massapequa

Saturday, Oct. 21—Legion Auxiliary fall crafting fundraiser at American Legion Post 1033, Elmont

Saturday, Oct. 28—Full Moon Halloween Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at VFW Post 414, Center Moriches

Thursday, Nov. 9—NY Helmets To Hardhats Service Luncheon at U.S.S. Intrepid, Manhattan

Saturday, Nov. 11—Family Festival and Car Show from noon to 5 p.m. at Samanea Mall, Westbury

Sunday, Nov. 12—Jimmy’s Run/Gold Star Memorial at 7 a.m. hosted by Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Manhasset

Tuesday, Nov. 14—Services For Those Who Served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centered Mind Body Spirit, Commack

Friday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 18—Mike Del Guidice: A Concert Weekend for Veterans at The Paramount, Huntington

Saturday, Nov. 25—Veterans’ Comedy Showcase at 7 p.m. at Project9Line, Islip

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No Worms For The Early Birds

There is an old expression that the “early bird catches the worm.” That may apply to buying tickets for Taylor Swift or some other hot event. It doesn’t apply to politics because it is a subject riddled with uncertainties. That is especially so when it comes to handicapping the 2024 presidential race.

At this early stage in the 2024 race, we are being bombarded with polls and pundits, all seeking to tell us who is a potential winner in next year’s presidential horserace. These polls are just plain guesswork and there is no legitimate science behind the numbers or the forecasts. The pollsters tell us that their formulas are a sure thing, but don’t believe it. If 2020 tells us anything, they bombed more often than they were right.

In 2012, the pollsters found that Hillary Clinton was 20 points ahead of Barack Obama. By the time of the Democratic convention, Obama had a commanding lead and got the nomination. That same fluke took place when Ronald Reagan came from behind to beat Jimmy Carter.

Recently, New Hampshire Republican Governor Sununu predicted that neither Donald Trump nor Joe Biden will be the nominees of their respective parties. That may be a stretch but maybe Sununu has a crystal ball that is clearer than most of us. In addition, some conservative Republicans maintain that former President Trump will be barred from running under the 14th Amendment and they are planning a court challenge of the Trump candidacy.

I have spoken to a number of Democratic veterans who believe that President Biden will bow out at the party convention but they have been reluctant to predict who will get the party nomination. These same veterans refuse to name a possible replacement for the president, but there are numerous Democratic governors waiting

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in the wings for a chance to step up if called upon.

Republican candidates DeSantis, Pence and Haley think that they may be struck by political lightning, and hope that a convicted former president will be forced to step aside because of falling poll numbers. They believe that a convicted incumbent will lose ground in the pre-convention moments and fate will favor them.

During my many runs for re-election, it appeared that the Democratic presidential nominees were looking like a sure thing (e.g. Mondale and Dukakis.) So it is far too early to make any serious predictions about any of the candidates of either party. You can anticipate a blizzard of polls in the months to come but ignore them as too early and too soon. These early birds will not catch any worms.

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Lavine Introduces Bill For Library Bill Of Rights

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State Assembly member Charles Lavine recently introduced a bill that would require all libraries that accept public funds to adopt the American Library Association’s library Bill of Rights. This would create a standard across all libraries for the preservation of access to information and use of the library.

The bill states that “Every free association library, public library, hospital library, Indian library and library system which receives any portion of moneys appropriated by the state shall adopt the American Library Association’s library bill of rights that indicates materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval or, in the alternative, develop a written statement prohibiting the practice of banning books or other materials within the library or library system.”

information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.

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OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

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Lavine is concerned with the recent national uptick in requests to limit or ban materials from libraries. “The incidents of this suppression of expression and free thought have increased dramatically over the course of the last several years, coinciding with the increase of hatred in general, antisemitism, anti-Asian hatred and anti LGBTQIA+. They go hand in hand,” the assemblyman said.

Lavine is hopeful that adopting the ALA’s Bill of Rights will help patrons better understand how the library makes its decisions. “While the bill that I introduced is not designed or intended to be a panacea, it is a step in the right direction; anything and everything we can do to focus the public’s attention on (restricting access to material), and this more organized, group activity which is designed to suppress free thought,” Lavine said.

Library Bill of Rights

The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.

I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest,

II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.

IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.

V. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.

VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.

Charles D. Lavine NYS Assemblymember, 13th District, Nassau County.

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On an afternoon before their second Zac Brown Band concert at Jones Beach Amphitheater on Sept.17, John Driskell Hopkins, multi-instrumentalist and founding member, and Matt Mangano, bassist, took a boat out to the bay house of Paul Annunziato.

“Jones Beach is an incredibly unique venue,” Hopkins said. “Our New York crowds in general are the best crowds that we have.”

Annunziato is a longtime friend of Hopkins’, as well as a supporter of Hopkins’ foundation, Hop On A Cure, that helps to fund research to prevent, reverse, and cure ALS (Amyotrophic

Hop On A Cure

Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins raises money for ALS through foundation

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Lateral Sclerosis). Hop on a Cure also aims to raise awareness, build a compassionate community, and unleash the healing power of hope.

Back in July, Annunziato, along with The Lavin and McMahon Families, banned together to hold a fundraiser, complete with a performance from the John Driskell Hopkins Band, in Lattingtown for Hop On A Cure. Attendees raised $55,000, and those who made the largest donations at the fundraiser were also invited to the bay house on Sept. 17 for a meet and greet with Hopkins and Mangano.

“The foundation, in essence, raises money to find a cure,” Annunziato said. “If you go to any Zac Brown Band concert, they mention it. People donate and John’s friends like me are constantly spreading the word.”

Hopkins said that Annunziato, who he called a dear friend, has been an incredible support system for Hop On A Cure.

The bay house, nestled in the South Oyster Bay, overlooks the amphitheater. With only water and marsh surrounding the bay house, it provided the perfect environment for skeet shooting, which

everyone took a turn at. Even Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman paid a visit.

“I always want to show off all of the attributes of Nassau County and certainly these bay houses and this beautiful waterway is something that we’re very proud of in Nassau County,” Blakeman said. “I told John Hopkins that next time he’s in Nassau County, we’re going to coordinate and do a fundraiser for Hop On A Cure.”

Hopkins was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, which inspired him to immediately create Hop On A Cure. ALS, according to the Hop On A Cure website, “is a neurological disease that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement (the muscles we have conscious control over). The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. Individuals affected lose their strength and the ability to control those voluntary muscle movements which include speaking, eating, mobility, and even breathing.”

The life expectancy for ALS after onset of symptoms is typically 3 to 5 years. However, 10 percent of people with ALS survive for 10 years or more. Hopkins, who lives in Atlanta with his family, said when he was diagnosed, he didn’t know what ALS was.

“We fully believe that this is a curable disease,” Hopkins said. “And we believe that it can be cured soon. We feel like we’re on the verge of discoveries that will lead to longevity and livable ALS

conditions. Several years ago HIV was a death sentence and now it’s not. We need to get ALS to that point where people who are diagnosed with the disease can stop progression and then we can work towards reversing it.”

Hopkins said that for so long, support around finding the cure to ALS was “hopeless.”

“You would get diagnosed and then the doctors would say get your affairs in order,” Hopkins said. “We want to change that mentality.”

Hopkins said that with his massive platform through the Zac Brown Band, he felt a responsibility to spread the word. “The band’s been behind me since day one,” Hopkins said. “They’re definitely my extended family.”

As far as balancing performing, recording and touring with managing ALS, Hopkins said he’s still “playing and singing.”

“That’s the bar,” Hopkins said. “Even if I’m playing and singing and have to sit down, I believe we’ll find a way for me to play and sing until I can’t. Hopefully we find some things in the coming years that will allow me to keep doing it.”

Mangano said that while it’s been hard watching his friend, Hopkins, fight ALS, it’s also been inspiring. “It’s inspiring to watch Hop’ and how he confronted this thing head on,” Mangano said. “I think that’s a testament to his tenacity and his internal willpower that he has to overcome challenges.”

John Driskell Hopkins, lead guitarist and founding member of Zac Brown Band, wearing a Nassau County Police Department cap at a bay house near Jones Beach.

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Undocumented: From Violent Streets To A Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Harold Fernandez shares the path to his success

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“There was a lot of violence,” Dr. Harold Fernandez, a Northwell thoracic surgeon said. “In the same streets where I played soccer every day, I saw friends and family members lose their lives.”

Fernandez recounted his days as a young boy, growing up in Medellín, historically one of the most violent cities in Colombia since the 1980s. Fernandez said, “The city was going through a lot of turmoil because of the war between the government and Pablo Escobar.” Fernandez said this is the reason that his mother, Angela, and his father, Alberto, initially came to America on temporary work visas, but overstayed. Angela supported her husband’s plan to temporarily go to the United States, acquire some new skills and earn some extra money, but she quickly fell in love with America. She could not hide her heartsickness from being separated from her sons, Harold and John Byron, who she left in their grandmothers’ care back in Medellín. “I was 13; my brother, John, was 11,” Fernandez said. “My mother imagined having her whole family join them one day, with the safety and all of the benefits that America had to offer.”

Angela cried every day, struggling with being apart from their sons. One day, a coworker mentioned that their daughter would be making the journey from Colombia to America by way of the Bahamas. The trip would take three days at most, perhaps she could chaperone Harold and John for their journey north? Angela was excited and full of hope, but Alberto was hesitant. After some discussion they decided to press forward with the trip. Fernandez and his brother began their journey on Friday, Oct. 13, 1978.

The travelers boarded a plane in Medellín headed to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. They then took a puddle-jumper for 130 miles from Nassau to Bimini, a small island just 50 miles due east of Miami. They landed in Bimini, but the sea conditions were treacherous, halting their passage by boat from Bimini to Miami. “We waited for two weeks in Bimini for the conditions to subside,” Fernandez said. “Communications in those days were difficult; you had to go to a payphone calling center; we could not tell our parents what was happening.”

The boys’ only option was to call back to Medellín to assure their grandmothers that they were safe and that all was still well. Their message would then be relayed to New Jersey to their presumably frantic parents. “We had to pretend to be reporting back about a vacation because we were afraid that the immigration authorities in the Bahamas would know what we were doing,” Fernandez said.

The boys feared they would be deported before they had a chance to touch American soil and get to the safety of Angela and Alberto. “We finally made our departure heading to Miami. It was at night, and by a small boat, so as to not be detected by the U.S. Coast Guard,” Fernandez said. “The ride to Miami was very rough; everyone on the boat was sure the boat would capsize.” Fernandez said what he remembers most about the boat ride to Miami was that everyone was crying and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.

The boat arrived safely at an abandoned dock in Miami. Fernandez and his brother made contact with family friends in Miami, who were in touch with their parents to give them the update. They stayed at the apartment of those friends before taking a taxi to the airport and boarding a flight from Miami to Newark. They were briefed ahead of their flight. “They told us, ‘when you see your parents, you have to make sure not to celebrate as to call attention to yourselves; this will surely alert immigration authorities,’” Fernandez remembered. “Remember, I had not seen my parents in many years now. We started running and crying and hugging each other; we were all thanking God that we were together again.”

Fernandez recalled his shock at the abundance. “Back in Colombia, an apple is a luxury. Our grandmother would buy an apple and cut it into little wedges; we all would get a little wedge,” Fernandez said. “My mom had whole apples on the table in a little basket. On the first night, me and my brother, John, we couldn’t sleep thinking about those apples. We went to my mother’s bedroom and woke her up and asked, ‘Mom, could we get one of the those apples?’”

The family was all together again, but with the years of separation, there was a lot of work to be done to rebuild.

“The first months were rough in America for me. If people knew me then, they would say I was a troubled teenager, similar to other kids they might see coming from other countries. I was smoking cigarettes and was trying to learn how to drink hard liquor, getting into fights at school.”

The school principal called Angela and said if her sons continued to fight in school they would be suspended.

“I saw my mother break down,” Fernandez said. “It was then that I realized I had to change my life around.”

He made the decision to get a job delivering newspapers for the Hudson Dispatch (now merged with The Jersey Journal). Fernandez wanted the glory of being called “The best delivery boy in America” to make his mother proud. He began getting up at 4:30 a.m. to do his route, whether it was

raining or snowing. He even remembers doing his route while he was sick. He started with 90 deliveries and worked his way up to 120 papers. Within a year, he had been named “Harold Fernandez: Newspaper Carrier of the Month”. It was printed in the newspaper, a clipping that Fernandez still has in his personal papers today. “I remember my mother cut it out and carried it with her in her purse and showed it to everyone, even people she did not know,” Fernandez said. “My father also put it on his locker at work.”

That wasn’t enough for him though. “I think that was the spark,” Fernenadez said. “I believe it’s what led me to get accepted to Princeton University and eventually to Harvard Medical School.”

There was a problem. “I did not have documents. I applied to Princeton with a fake social security card and a fake Green Card,” Fernandez remembered.

Within a year, Fernnadez received a letter from the dean of foreign students at Princeton. “She wanted to see my Green Card. I thought everything was going to come to an end,” Fernandez said. “I had an amazing professor of Spanish literature [at Princeton], Professor Arcadio DíazQuiñones. I remember going to ask if I could speak with him for some advice. He agreed to see me and before I could say a word, I just

started crying inconsolably.”

Díaz-Quiñones held counsel with the then-president of Princeton University, William G. Bowen, that evening and returned to Fernandez with a message from Bowen: “Tell Harold that everything is going to be OK, not to worry and to continue with his coursework.” The university allowed Fernandez to change his status from a fraudulent citizen student to a foreign-status student, so long as he agreed to provide the correct information and documentation as a citizen of Colombia. A testament to the quality of student that Fernandez was up until that point, Princeton awarded Fernandez a complete scholarship.

Bowen, a man well before his time, made many seemingly radical, but worthy and fair decisions toward the betterment of the institution. “He was a remarkable person; he was the first president at Princeton to accept women, African American and Jewish students, and obviously in my case, an undocumented student; I am grateful for him, for DíazQuiñones, for Princeton and America in general,” Fernandez said.

Fernandez takes every opportunity to tell immigrant students today that there are a lot of good people who really do want to help make their lives better. He encourages all students to look for opportunities and take chances.

Fernandez’s story is timely, with immigration conflicts and stories headlining the news for more than half a decade. “It is a complicated situation right now because we have not seen any leadership from republicans or democrats to deal with the problem,” Fernandez said. “There is definitely a need here for workers in America, but no one has come up with a way to do it the right way. It is important for the people who are here already [citizens] to know that their own jobs are protected. It is also important for Americans to know that the borders are secure, that criminals and terrorists are not coming in. It is important for those who are coming over to come in a responsible way. Yes, I came in undocumented at a very young age. My parents were already here waiting for us. Parents who send their kids ahead first are not being responsible. There is no substitute for kids being with their parents or families.”

Fernandez loves Colombia and returns often, but his family is here and the United States is his home.

He is the author of Undocumented: My Journey to Princeton and Harvard and Life as a Heart Surgeon, independently published in 2019.

Advances In Pediatric Cancer Treatment

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

As medical research and technology continue to advance, there have been significant developments in the field of pediatric cancer in recent years. These developments have improved our understanding of the disease, diagnostic capabilities, treatment options, and outcomes for young cancer patients. Here are some of the newest and most promising developments in pediatric cancer:

Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies

Precision medicine has been a game-changer in pediatric oncology. Researchers are increasingly able to identify genetic mutations and alterations specific to a child’s cancer, allowing for the development of targeted therapies. These therapies are designed to attack the cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, reducing side effects and improving treatment effectiveness. Targeted therapies have shown promising results in clinical trials for various pediatric cancers, including neuroblastoma and certain types of leukemia.

Immunotherapy

Advancements

Immunotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment approach in pediatric cancer. CAR-T cell therapy, for

instance, involves modifying a patient’s own immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells. This therapy has shown remarkable success in treating pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and certain types of lymphoma. Ongoing research aims to expand the application of immunotherapies to other pediatric cancer types.

Liquid Biopsies

Liquid biopsies are non-invasive tests that can detect genetic alterations and biomarkers associated with cancer in a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids. This technology is particularly promising in pediatric oncology, as it offers a less invasive and more accessible method of monitoring disease progression, detecting relapses, and guiding treatment decisions. Liquid biopsies hold the potential to improve early diagnosis and reduce the need for painful tissue biopsies in children.

Advancements in Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy techniques have evolved to be more precise and less harmful to healthy tissues in pediatric patients. Proton therapy, for example, delivers radiation more precisely, minimizing damage to surrounding organs and tissues. This advancement is particularly beneficial for children, as it reduces the risk of long-term

side effects and improves the quality of life for survivors.

Genomic Profiling and Research Collaborations

Collaborative efforts among researchers and institutions worldwide have led to extensive genomic profiling of pediatric cancers. Large-scale projects, such as the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project, have identified numerous genetic mutations and drivers of pediatric cancer. This wealth of genetic data is invaluable in developing targeted therapies and improving treatment strategies for children with cancer.

Supportive Care and Survivorship Programs

There is a growing focus on improving the quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and survivors. Survivorship programs are expanding to address the unique medical and psychosocial needs of childhood cancer survivors. This includes addressing long-term side effects, monitoring for secondary cancers, and providing comprehensive support for survivors and their families.

Patient-Centered Research and Advocacy

Patient-centered research has gained prominence in pediatric oncology. Children and their families are

increasingly involved in the research process, contributing to study design, decision-making, and advocacy efforts. This approach ensures that research aligns with the needs and priorities of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Despite these significant developments, challenges remain in pediatric cancer research and treatment. These include the need for increased funding, access to cutting-edge therapies, and the development of therapies for rare and less well-studied pediatric cancers. The progress made in recent years provides hope for improved outcomes and a brighter future for children facing cancer. As research continues to advance, breakthroughs that will enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and overall care of pediatric cancer patients is always on the horizon.

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Double Neural Bypass: First Of Its Kind

Long Island man regains use of arm through implant, machine learning

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Aparalyzed man regains hope, and so much more, in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that’s giving him the ability to move his hands/arms but also regain the sense of touch again, without being hooked up to the computer.

Keith Thomas became a quadriplegic in a diving accident off Montauk in July 2020, at the height of COVID. Thomas lost all sensation and movement below his chest, and in the time following the accident, Thomas says he wasn’t sure he’d live or if he wanted to.

Now, thanks to what researchers are calling a “double neural bypass” he’s determined to lead by example and become participant #1 in this groundbreaking clinical trial at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health.

Alone and isolated in the hospital for more than six months, Thomas found new hope by participating in Prof. Bouton’s clinical trial and is grateful to be a part of something so historic and larger than himself. “The only thing I want to do is to help others. That’s always been the thing I’m best at. If this can

help someone even more than it’s helped me somewhere down the line, it’s all worth it,” Thomas said.

Part of the trial included a grueling 15hour surgery—portions of which Keith was awake—during which researchers implanted

five electrodes into Keith’s brain. “Because we had Keith’s images and he was talking to us during parts of his surgery, we knew exactly where to place the brain implants,” said Dr. Ashesh Mehta, professor at the Feinstein Institutes’ Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, director of Northwell’s Laboratory for Human Brain Mapping and the surgeon who performed the brain implant. “We inserted two chips in the area responsible for movement and three more in the part of the brain responsible for touch and feeling in the fingers.”

Now, through those implants, machine learning and novel stimulation technology, scientists can reconnect Thomas’s brain to his body to his spinal cord. This double neural bypass forms an electronic bridge that allows information to flow once again between the man’s paralyzed body and brain to restore movement and sensations in his hand with lasting gains in his arm and wrist outside of the laboratory.

Back in the lab, through two ports protruding from Thomas’s head, he connects to a computer that uses AI to read, interpret and translate his thoughts into action, known as

thought-driven therapy and the foundation of the double neural bypass approach.

Chad Bouton, professor in the Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine at the Feinstein Institutes, vice president of advanced engineering at Northwell Health, developer of the technology and principal investigator of the clinical trial, described the way the nervous system works in an uninjured person: “So normally, you’d have signals traveling from your brain, these are areas right above your ear on each side of your head. The motor strip, as it’s called, is this vertical kind of strip above your ear and then right behind that is the sensory area. So normally, your signals would travel from your brain and the motor and sensory areas. Say you want to open your hand. Well, that signal would travel down the brainstem and down to the spinal cord. Well, the problem when you have a spinal cord injury like Keith is that it blocks or dramatically reduces those signals.”

He then went on to detail how the neural bypass works in both directions, hence making it a “double bypass”: “What we’ve done is put chips in the brain, first in the motor area to pick up the signals and then reroute

Feinstein Institutes AI Researchers Receive NIH Grant For Risk And Prevention Tools

Hospitalized adult patients whose medical conditions worsen after being admitted, requiring escalation of care, such as transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU) or intervention of a rapid response team, may benefit from monitoring by artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research were recently awarded $3.1 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund a new study that would harness AI and machine learning (ML) to help doctors and nurses monitor patients in busy medical and surgical wards to identify and prevent deterioration and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

The study team is led by Theodoros Zanos, PhD, associate professor at the Feinstein’s Institute of Health System Science and Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, and includes Karina Davidson PhD, Michael Oppenheim MD, Alex Makhnevich MD, Beth Friedman RN, and others at the Feinstein Institutes and Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. The group will develop and implement ML models with the goal of

improving the monitoring of patients once they are admitted in order to identify who might undergo a rapid decline to address it sooner.

“Some patients who are admitted for one condition are not explicitly showing symptoms of other concerns, which can lead to their health deteriorating and even dying,” said Dr. Zanos. “This research will leverage vast patient data, new continuous

monitoring technologies and AI to identify those often-unidentified risks and subtle early worrisome trends and enable life-saving interventions.”

Dr. Zanos and his team will turn to Northwell’s large, diverse clinical dataset using electronic health records (EHRs) from more than 2.4 million hospitalizations to generate ML predictive models. The clinical support tools will help clinicians and nurses identify in advance patients at risk of deterioration and clinical reasons to enable timely interventions. These tools also will identify those patients who are more stable. The study will collect and leverage patient data using a continuous monitoring (CM) device, the VitalConnect VitalPatch, that will be placed on patients upon admission to the hospital, to develop more accurate prediction models.

Dr. Zanos is a leader in health care AI. His research revolves around developing algorithms that will enable early diagnosis, disease severity assessment, personalization and adaptability of effective therapies. In 2020, he and his

lab developed a digital tool that predicts a hospitalized patient’s overnight stability and determines whether they could be left undisturbed overnight to sleep, recover and discharge faster. This vital sign monitoring tool, called “Let Sleeping Patients Lie,” used a vast body of clinical data from the patient visits, including respiratory rate, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, body temperature and age.

Last year, Dr. Zanos published in Nature Communications results of a two-and-ahalf-year-long study which used 35,000 COVID-19 diverse patients to develop a new digital clinical support tool that accurately predicts a patient’s outcomes and aids in clinical care decision-making.

The Feinstein Institutes continues to invest in the use of technology and artificial intelligence to help improve patient outcomes and bridge health disparities. Most recently, the Feinstein Institutes received a $10 million gift from Scott and Debby Rechler to create the Scott and Debby Rechler Center for Health Outcomes within the Institute of Health System Science.

—Submitted by Feinstein Institutes

Keith Thomas is able to feel his sister hold his hand for the first time since a diving accident in 2020 left him paralyzed from the chest down.

(Photo by Northwell Health)

Theodoros Zanos, PhD.

(Photo by Feinstein Institutes)

them from the brain around the spinal cord injury and go we go straight to the muscles, and so every time he thinks about moving, we reroute those signals and activate the muscles that he’s thinking about.

For sensation, we go the other direction. So we have tiny sensors on his fingertips that pick up pressure or the feeling of somebody’s hand, and the bypass reroutes them around the spinal cord injury.”

The bypass starts with Thomas’s intentions (e.g. he thinks about squeezing his hand), which sends electrical signals from his brain implant to a computer. The computer then sends signals to highly-flexible, non-invasive electrode patches that are placed over his spine and hand muscles located in his forearm to stimulate and promote function and recovery. Tiny sensors at his fingertips and palm send touch and pressure information back to the sensory

area of his brain to restore sensation. This two-arm electronic bridge forms the novel double neural bypass aimed at restoring both movement and the sense of touch.

“This is the first time the brain, body and spinal cord have been linked together electronically in a paralyzed human to restore lasting movement and sensation,” said Bouton. “When the study participant thinks about moving his arm or hand, we ‘supercharge’ his spinal cord and stimulate his brain and muscles to help rebuild connections, provide sensory feedback, and promote recovery. This type of thought-driven therapy is a game-changer. Our goal is to use this technology one day to give people living with paralysis the ability to live fuller, more independent lives.”

The goal of the trial is to restore lasting movement and sensation by reconnecting the brain/body and translating real-time thoughts into actions outside of the lab. This technology may one day help millions of others like Thomas who suffer from paralysis, stroke or other disorders.”

Thomas can now move his arm at will and feel his sister’s touch as she holds his hand in support. This is the first time he has felt anything in the three years since his accident.

Thomas said he hopes people read his story and it gives them hope. “People keep telling me I’m an inspiration in. So I hope that comes across. I’m just very hopeful. I’m thankful for the team and Northwell for giving me the opportunity to be the first person to do this.”

—with information from Northwell Health

Partnership To Lower Healthcare Costs

Catholic Health and Empire BlueCross BlueShield announced on Sept. 6 an agreement focused on new care delivery models designed to lower costs and increase value for people on Long Island. This latest multi-year agreement builds upon the longstanding relationship between the two organizations.

Through this innovative partnership, Catholic Health’s payment rates will be connected to improved health outcomes and quality-of-care indicators, reflecting Catholic Health’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality care.

“Value-based care is transforming the health care industry and Catholic Health is at the forefront of that transformation,” said Julie Kapoor, Senior Vice President, Revenue Management and Managed Care at Catholic Health. “Our partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield helps us to proactively identify opportunities to reduce the costs of care while improving patient health. The signing of this agreement will allow us to stay focused on the delivery of exceptional care while also improving access to affordable health services on Long Island.”

Aligning payment to quality outcomes like readmission rates, patient safety, and

patient satisfaction increases preventive care, improves chronic condition management, reduces hospital admissions, incentivizes whole health and ultimately lowers costs for Long Island healthcare consumers and their employers.

“Our continued partnership with Catholic Health will keep care affordable for Long Islanders by aligning payments with health outcomes instead of on the volume of care provided—a win-win for employers and consumers,” said Daniel Jorgenson, Vice President, Healthcare Networks at Empire BlueCross BlueShield. “At Empire, we are focused on our mission to improve the health of all New Yorkers. When we have an innovative partner like Catholic Health, who shares our openness to creative thinking, we are better able to make a real difference in the lives of our members. There is no health system that has made a more meaningful commitment to our value-based relationship, including being the first system in New York to join with us on the Epic Payer Platform to support communications between payers and providers. We look forward to continuing to grow this important partnership.”

—Catholic Health

Dr. Chad Bouton

(Photo by Northwell Health)

Backyarding On A Budget

Six money-saving hacks for fall

Fall is an opportune time to set up your backyard for year-round success. Work put into landscaping in the fall determines the quality of the space for all of your family’s backyarding activities, from family football games at Thanksgiving and Easter egg hunts in the spring, to taking your office to the back patio and meditation in a backyard hammock.

“Work in your yard, and it will work for you. That’s always been our motto, but it’s particularly important to follow this credo in the fall when we can make the most impact in our yards,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which encourages people to care for and use the green space around them. “You don’t have to break the bank to create a backyard that will serve many purposes for your family year-round.”

Here are six money-saving hacks for creating the backyard of your dreams:

1Clean out ower beds and add mulch. Simply cleaning out your flower beds (use a leaf blower to make quick work of the task) and adding a fresh layer of mulch

Fall is an opportune time to set up your backyard for yearround success.

works wonders. New mulch not only holds weeds at bay, it also helps retain moisture around plants, trees and shrubs.

2Prune bushes and trees.

Trimming bushes, shrubs, and trees is another inexpensive way to make a big impact in your yard’s aesthetic. Use a chainsaw, trimmer or hedger to remove dead or dying branches and stems. This preserves the health of the main branch and improves the shape of the plant. Pruning also encourages plants to flower later.

3Keep grass mowed and weeded.

Regular lawn mowing helps your grass stay healthy and strong and improves the overall appearance of your yardscape without spending much money.

In the fall, cut your lawn shorter than during the rest of the growing season and continue to mow until your grass goes into hibernation for the winter.

4Pick perennials.

Perennials – those cold-hardy plant species that will return again in the spring—are a smart money choice because you only have to buy them once to enjoy them for years to come.

5Plant climate-appropriate species.

Native plants – those that occur naturally in your region—are a smart buy any time of the year. They are more likely to thrive in your micro-climate without much maintenance or watering. They are also better for local wildlife and pollinators and help preserve the balance of the natural ecosystem.

6Look for deals.

Many nurseries and home improvement stores offer endof-season sales on landscaping essentials from plants to outdoor power equipment (mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.) that make even big backyarding tasks easier.

—TurfMutt Foundation

TuffMutt Foundation

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KIDS CORNER!

Did you know that children have rights? In fact, the United Nations, an organization of most of the world’s countries, recently added the right to a clean environment to the list of children’s rights. Here are some of the ways they think governments need to respect the right to a clean environment:

•Best interests of the child

When making decisions about the environment and climate change, governments must consider how children will be impacted, and how they will support the wellbeing and development of children growing up today and in the future.

•Right to life, survival and development

Children should be able to live, grow up and develop in healthy, safe environments and have the support they need. Their lives should never be put at risk because of environmental harm like pollution or lead exposure.

•Right

to be heard

•Access to information

Governments should make sure that children have access to clear, accurate environmental and climate-related information, including information about plans and decisions being made, and about actions that children can take themselves. Information should be shared in different ways so that children of different ages and backgrounds can understand it.

•The right to freedom from all forms of violence

Environmental harm and climate change can lead to unstable situations, con icts and inequalities, leaving children at more risk of physical and psychological violence. Governments should make more effort to protect children by investing in services that are for children and by working to solve the root causes of violence.

•Right to health

Children’s physical and mental health should not be affected by climate change, pollution, unhealthy ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity. If a child experiences health issues, they must be able to access healthcare and support.

•Right to social security and decent standard of living

Children should be able to access safe food, clean water, decent housing and materials needed for them to live and grow. Governments need to make sure children are not living in poverty or unsafe conditions.

•Right to education

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Children should be taken seriously by adults and have a say on issues related to the environment and climate change. Governments should involve children when making decisions about the environment and climate change, and make sure they give feedback to children about how their views were considered.

•Right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly

Children often stand up for their environmental rights as human rights defenders. Many children also spend time with friends and groups where they exchange information and ideas. Governments should support children to express themselves by providing safe and empowering spaces for them to do so. Governments should adopt laws to protect child human rights defenders.

Children should be given environmental education that is accurate and in ways that they understand. Environmental education should support children to connect with, and respect, the environment. The places where children learn should be safe from environmental harm.

•The rights of Indigenous children and children of minority groups

Indigenous children and children of minority groups’ lives, survival and cultural practices are often very connected to their natural environment. Governments should make sure to protect their rights and involve children in all decisions being made about their environment.

•Right to rest and play

Children should be able to play and be active in clean, safe places and connect with our natural world. Governments need to consider where and how children can play and rest when they make plans for new neighborhoods or places where children may visit.

•Right

to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment

The Committee explains that children have the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Children need a clean environment to enjoy all of their human rights. Children should have access to clean air and water, safe climates, healthy ecosystems and biodiversity, healthy food and non-polluted environments.

Duck Defenders On Duty Rescuing LI waterfowl in distress

Throughout the summer, clusters of fluffy white ducks in and around local ponds are almost ubiquitous. There may even be a few hybridized individuals, a cross between wild mallards and the domestic pekins. But there is a sinister side to this seemingly innocuous staple of park life: all these ducks are either abandoned themselves or are descended from abandoned pets.

While having ducks seems like it would be simple, domestic ducks are far from easy keepers. Many people who have experience with chickens think that ducks can live in the same space. However, ducks have very specific needs in order to stay happy and healthy. No one would be surprised to learn that ducks need water, but this water must be four to six inches deep so they can submerge their entire head to keep their eyes and nostrils clean. If they use a kiddie pool or tub for swimming, the water must be changed every single day. They need their own specialized food and won’t get the nutrition they need from chicken pellets. Males are aggressive during mating season and often hurt the females; if there is more than one male they will fight. Unlike chickens, ducks will frequently stay out all night if they are not rounded up at dusk and secured in their shelter. Additionally, ducks and chickens cannot be housed together, as chickens perch to sleep and ducks rest at ground level.

“There’s not as much overlap as people think. They need a pond or some type of water to swim in, they need water

that will go past their nostrils when they drink, just much different than chickens. Chickens really don’t like that much water and they don’t really want to be splashed or pooped on,” said John Di Leonardo, executive director of Humane Long Island.

Humane Long Island runs multiple campaigns to help animals, from illegal exotic pets to abandoned companion animals. Di Leonardo is the leading expert in duck rescue for the tri-state area. “We work both with wild and domestic fowl from Manhattan to Montauk. We do most of the domestic fowl rescue including chickens, pea fowl, ducks, guinea fowl, etc. but ducks are the animal most abandoned on Long Island.”

Pekin ducks, which are the majority of ducks sold to pet owners, are related to wild mallards, but because of selective breeding their bodies are unsuited to life in the wild. They have large bodies and small wings, which usually means they cannot fly well even for short distances, let alone migrate. This larger body size also means they are constantly hungry. The weight puts pressure on their feet and legs, resulting in more frequent

proper treatments using antibiotics it can develop to osteomyelitis, which is a bone infection and can eat away the bone and cripple or kill the animal,” said Di Leonardo.

People may not be aware that domestic ducks cannot survive without human intervention. There is an assumption that because wild ducks live in a particular pond or canal it will also be habitable for pet ducks. Their cumbersome body shape and bright coloring makes them susceptible to predation. Di Leonardo warns, “A lot of people impulse buy these animals and think, ‘Oh, I live on the water. I feed the wild ducks. When these guys get too big, I can just let them go. They hope for the best. And I don’t think that that’s very realistic, because a lot of these animals die very, very quickly, even if you are feeding them. They can’t fly from predators. I’ve literally rescued ducks frozen into canals on the south shore. So, these animals are just not equipped, even if they’re being fed, even if someone’s watching them. You can’t watch them all the time. They’re just not equipped for ocean life or even pond life on Long Island.”

injuries and a propensity to develop arthritis and a condition called bumblefoot.

“Because these domestics are just so large, there’s so much weight on that injury and their immune systems are so weak from all the inbreeding, this infection really takes root. Without

There is also an environmental impact from abandoned ducks. “They have weakened immune systems when they’re abandoned. They often have diseases that may be communicable to wild ducks. They also overgraze substantially because they’re not getting enough calories. they’re just eating out the root structures alongside the waterways and doing significant damage there,” said Di Leonardo.

If you see domestic or hybrid ducks in local waterways, contact Humane Long Island at John@humanelongisland.org or 516-592-3722.

Athlete Of The Month: Keira McCaffrey

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As the 2023-2024 school year kicks off in our area, Anton Media Group is proud to honor Mineola High School’s Keira McCaffrey as our Athlete of the Month for September.

As a senior at Mineola High School, Keira has consistently established herself as an accomplished athlete, scholar, and student body member.

Keira, a varsity volleyball middle blocker, previously received both All-County volleyball and Scholar-Athlete recognition from her district. Her additional school and extracurricular activities include being vice president of the school’s student organization, secretary of the National Honor Society, a member of the National Art Honor Society and Athletes Helping Athletes, and participation in the Student Service Center and P.E. Leadership programs. Outside of school, Keira enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Keira McCaffrey

(Photos courtesy of Mineola School District)

Opening Salvos In Budget Debate

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has released his office’s proposed budget for the 2024 budget year.

The proposal amounts to $4.1 billion in spending, an increase of $180 million over last year’s budget. That increase also means that 50 new county jobs will be added under the proposed document. The new jobs, according to the budget proposal, will be police, social services, and health departments. Up to 20 new police officers would be hired under the budget. Salary increases will amount to 3.1 percent.

The budget does not contain a property tax levy increase. It also does not reduce taxes or fees. And that’s where the first skirmish has occurred.

Democratic legislators immediately criticized the budget for not containing “immediate” tax cuts.

“Despite Nassau County’s sizable surpluses, healthy fund balance and over $1 billion in reserves, County Executive Blakeman continues to break his promise to further

cut taxes beyond the relief that the previous administration delivered to residents in 2022,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) said.

“As we scrutinize this proposal, the Minority Caucus will continue to fight for ‘immediate’ additional tax cuts that the County Executive first pledged two years ago but has thus far failed to deliver. Nassau County taxpayers deserve relief - and they deserve it right now,” Abrahams concluded.

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Minority Caucus Legislators held a conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, demanding that a $128 million tax cut be included in the 2024 budget.

“During my tenure in the Legislature, I have had a front-row view to the harm caused by financial mismanagement and

the painstaking work it takes to recover from those mistakes,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) said. “These experiences have engrained in me a cautious approach to overseeing taxpayer dollars, and I strongly believe that Nassau County is in an ideal position this year to responsibly deliver a significant tax cut that will help all of our constituents.”

Blakeman responded in his own statement, “As County Executive I have provided real tax relief to our residents without resorting to the reckless fiscal policies of the past. While the Curran administration had proposed a $150 million dollar tax increase for 2024, my administration has eliminated this tax increase in spite of the fact that inflation has soared to 3.2 percent nationally.”

Commenting on the proposal, Nassau

County Budget Director Andrew Persich praised Blakeman for placing monies in reserve in the event of “unforeseen expenses for revenue shortfalls.” In addition to new hires, the budget also has a reserve fund of $900 million.

Currently, the GOP holds a 12-7 majority in the county legislature. Once a budget is approved, it then goes to the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA), a state board that controls county finances, for final approval. NIFA came into being in 2000, as an oversight authority to control the county’s then-spending crisis.

NIFA is empowered to issue its bonds and notes for various Nassau County purposes, including the restructuring of a portion of the County’s outstanding debt. In addition, the Authority has certain powers under the Act to monitor and oversee the County’s finances, including Covered Organizations, and upon the declaration of a “control period,” additional oversight authority.

In the absence of a control period, the Authority is empowered, among other things, to review financial plans submitted to it; to make recommendations or, if necessary, adverse findings thereon; to monitor compliance; to make transitional State aid available as it determines; to comment on proposed borrowings by the County and Covered Organizations; and to impose a control period upon making one of the statutory findings.

Nassau Legislature building

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WORD FIND

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Beneath the surface

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Novelist Kurt Vonnegut suggested, “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” is week, you’ll be terri c in a role you once only aspired to. Even so, you’ll be thinking about what to pretend next, feeling fully empowered to grow into any direction you choose.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). “Lots of people want to be the noun without doing the verb,” says creativity guru Austin Kleon. You’re the opposite this week, working diligently without a name. Are you an artist, or a teacher? A warrior, or a peacenik who just happens to be a key player in the battle? Whatever you call it, your role makes the scene play di erently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re invested in someone’s battle because there’s an echo of this con ict in your own life. Keep heading toward agreement. What sort of justice would you be happy to get? Note that those who thrill to the adrenaline of con ict will not be in any rush to resolution. Steer clear of the ones who ght for the sake of ghting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e occasional odd feeling this week will have you wondering if your experience is normal. Were you to survey a small number of people, you’d be surprised that the “normal” range is a much broader range than you would have thought. And a larger sample size would reveal there is no “normal” at all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To be comfortable within yourself is to provide yourself with the best kind of company. As far as your relationships with others go, there’s no reason to weather tensions. If it feels strained, back o . Take a walk, shake o the weirdness, then return to see if you can nd a di erent way to get along.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You could teach people how to do a thing, but you’re better o showing them what needs doing and seeing what they come up with. People will surprise you with their inventiveness, then collaboration ensues. Something that helps you could be adapted to help many others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you had to avoid those who would rather win the argument than think straight, you’d be avoiding most. When people are ghting for their side, thinking isn’t what they do best. You’ll have harmony because you avoid arguing altogether and focus solely on the shared goal. You’ll join forces with friend and foe alike to achieve a collective aim.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your aim of leaving the world a better place than it was before you got here will take over your week with projects and events that wouldn’t happen if not for your proactive e orts. Friends will help out in any way you want, so long as you ask them to and show them speci cally how.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are healing yourself, though unconsciously. You don’t have to work at it, but you do have to stay out of the way of the process unfolding. at means no worry, longing or rumination. Distract yourself with happy things, and let the natural wisdom of your body and mind weave magic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). is week, you’ll fall in love with the mystery of an unresolved question. It bothers some not to know, but you savor the anticipation. It’s as though you saw an exciting trailer and are suspended in the excitement of wanting to see a movie that’s yet to be released.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It will feel strange to accept assistance for something you thought was just about you. But what you think is a “you” problem is actually an issue a ecting all. Your biggest challenge isn’t solving the problem; it’s learning how to ask for help and from whom. is is how you’ll do much good in the world this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Style matters this week. e spin you put on something will make a di erence in how it’s received. Even so, you won’t need to get too convoluted with your approach. You already have substance, so all you will need is one or two embellishments to make it sing.

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Solution: 22 Letters

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The art of wishful thinking

the third club, and the question is what you should do next.

Before attempting to answer this question, you first try to analyze what you already know about South’s hand based on the clues available thus far. You know from the play that declarer started with precisely three clubs, and you know from the bidding that he has four or five hearts.

Many players find defense a disagreeable chore that is not nearly as stimulating as being the declarer. Despite this, the fact remains that defending well is more important in the long run than good declarer play, for the simple reason that you are ordinarily a defender twice as often as you are a declarer.

Assume you’re East in today’s deal and partner leads the jack of clubs against four hearts. You don’t have to be an exceptional defender to overtake the jack with the queen and continue with the K-A of clubs. West discards a low spade on

You also know, or should know, that South has the A-K of spades, the ace of hearts and the king of diamonds, plus at least another jack! How do you know this? Because South opened one notrump (at least 15 points) and has to have all of those cards to have a proper notrump opening. Does this mean that you can’t beat four hearts, since you can see that the finesse in that suit will work for declarer whenever he attempts it? You can’t really answer that question at this point because it all depends on whether your partner has the eight of hearts!

And so, hoping for the best, you lead another club at trick four! This works out beautifully when your partner, bless him, ruffs with the eight of trump, forcing declarer to overruff with dummy’s ten. As a result, you become certain to score a trump trick no matter how declarer proceeds, and the contract goes down one.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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GARDEN CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of F01mation of:

KAY SHERIE BOOKS & STUFF LLC

rticles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (KSBS) on . Office location: Nassau County. KSBS is designated as agent of C upon whose process against it may be served. S S shall mail process to: 250 Merric oad oc ville Centre nit N nited States 11570. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

10-11-4; 9-27-20-13-6-2023-

6T-#242459-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST CO N C S S TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENCC O NS NC.laintiff

Against N NO et al.

efendant s

ursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale duly entered the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse 100 Supreme Court rive ineola

N . his uction will be held rain or shine on 10/16/2023 at : pm premises nown as Stewart venue Stewart anor New or nd escribed s ollows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate lying and being in the Village of Stewart anor County of Nassau and State of New or Section 33 Block 198 Lot 138 & 139.

The approximate amount of the current udgment lien is . plus interest and costs. he remises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid udgment of oreclosure and Sale nde 13-7804

f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns then the Court ppointed eferee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

ichael ordon apson s . eferee.

CC S CON C idland venue Suite ort Chester N ated:

File Number: 19-300723

RS 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T#242492-NIN/CITY

S O N O

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File No. 2022-1364

o: oo oon om if living and if not living to the living distributees if any of Gook Goon Hom; Gwock Nin om if living and if not living to the living distributees if any of woc Nin om and any and all un nown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are un nown and cannot after diligent in uiry be ascertained distributees heirsat-law and ne t-of- in of the said Mee One Lee deceased and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead their legal representatives their husbands or wives if any distributees and successors in interest whose names and or places of residence and post office addresses are un nown and cannot after diligent inuiry be ascertained.

GREETINGS

A PETITION having been duly filed by Susan Hom, residing at 217 Wellington Road S., Garden City, New York 11530

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate s Court Nassau County at Old Country oad ineola New or on October at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day why a decree should not be made in the estate of Mee One Lee lately domiciled at 217 Wellington Road S., Garden City, New York 11530 admitting to probate a Will dated June 2, 1998 a copy of which is attached as the ill of Mee One Lee deceased relating to real and personal property and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to Susan Hom Letters of Trusteeship to etters of dministration c.t.a. issue to

Further relief sought (if any): ated ttested and Sealed September

SEAL

(Seal)

HON. MARGARET C.

REILLY

HON. MARGARET C. Surrogate ebra eller eimbach

Chief Clerk his Citation is served upon you as re uired by law. ou are not obliged to appear in person. f you fail to appear it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings unless you file written verified objections thereto. ou have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

Name of Attorney: Alfred Cavallaro, Esq.

ddress Fulton Vittoria LLP, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Ste. 301, New York, NY 10020

Phone No. 212-586-0700

Notice: 22NYCRR 207.7c: Proof of Service should be fi e o or efore he sec ond day preceding the re-

LEGAL NOTICES

turn date. 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T#242601-NIN/CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

ncorporated illage of Stewart anor oning oard of ppeals Notice of ublic Hearing. Notice is hereby given that a hearing before the oning oard of ppeals of the Inc. Village of Stewart anor New or is scheduled for onday October at : pm at the illage of Stewart anor Covert venue Stewart anor N to hear the following request for variances: The applicant, Hunaid Sulemanji, 31 Stewart Avenue is proposing to add a 362 square foot rear 2nd story addition over the existi s oor his oc io since the applicant’s previously granted variance has expired. He is seeking a variance fromSection: 1) - .: eight and ul Schedule. Side ard . he variance sought is: 1) 1.8 feet in the east side yard for the nd story addition. he application and accompanying e hibits are on file and may be inspected at the illage Office during normal business days between a.m. and p.m. f anyone needs special accommodations for a disability such person should contact the illage office at least days before the hearing. t said hearing all parties and interests will be given an opportunity to be heard.

y Order of the oning oard of ppeals

Michael Berger dministrative ssistant ated: September

9-27-2023-1T-#242823NIN/CITY

MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 33 Seyms C. rts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/20/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSN designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 153 ilton ve empstead N 11550. Purpose: any lawful act.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 3133 lmer C. rts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/25/23. Office location: Nassau County.

SSN designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 153 ilton ve empstead N 11550. Purpose: any lawful act.

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

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: N N O N

Section: Block: Lot: 256 SUPREME COURT OF THE S O N O COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 607042/2022 laintiff designates N SS as the place of trial situs of the real property REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC laintiff vs. C NC. GAIL BAKER AKA GAIL S N DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. BAKS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. BAKER; SHELLY J. S N DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. BAKER; N NO N S N DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. BAKany and all persons unnown to plaintiff claiming or who may claim to have an interest in or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation namely: the wife widow husband widower heirs at law ne t of in descendants eecutors administrators devisees legatees creditors trustees committees lienors and assignees of such deceased any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon or title to said real property by through or under them or either of them and their respective wives widows husbands widowers heirs at law ne t of in descendants e ecutors administrators devisees legatees creditors trustees committees lienors and assigns all of whom and whose names e cept as stated are un nown to plaintiff SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPN N O S DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF C

“JOHN DOE #1” through O N O the last twelve names being fictitious and un nown to plaintiff the persons or parties intended being the tenants occupants persons or corporations if any having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint efendants.

o the above named efendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty days of the service of this Summons e clusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service

of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. he nited States of merica if designated as a defendant in this action may answer or appear within si ty days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $907,500.00 and interest, recorded on April 18, 2017, in Instrument Number 2017-38261 and in Liber 42059 at Page 993, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 434 GARFIELD AVENUE, MINEOLA, NY 11501.

The relief sought in the wi hi c io is fi judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fi e his forec os re proceeding against you and fi i he swer wi h he court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

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O SON NSC

SC N C N

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Attorney for Plaintiff ric . eymann s . erchants Concourse Suite 310

estbury N 516-280-7675

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SUPREME COURT OF THE S O N O COUNTY OF NASSAU N ON S

. NO

S NVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY S S O laintiff -againstDENISE KICK A/K/A DEN S N N N S N OLILLO; MIDLAND FUNDN C O C efendants

ursuant to a udgment of oreclosure and Sale duly dated uly th and duly entered with the Nassau County Cler on uly th eter . amighetti s . the ppointed eferee will sell the premises known as Netherwood rive lbertson New or at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court Supreme Court rive ineola New or on the th of October at : . .

he Sale will occur rain or shine. f proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health concerns then the eferee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

ll that certain plot piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the own of empstead County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 7; Block: 73; Lot: 146 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed udgment nde No. 615923/2019.

The approximate amount of judgment is . plus interest and costs.

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Firm File No. 192553-1

10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242577-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of HOME IMPROVEMENT

C. rts of org file with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) ON . Office ocation: Nassau County. SSN designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 7 Emily Avenue lmont N . urpose: any lawful act.

10-4; 9-27-20-13-6; 8-302023-6T-#242346-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE

S O N OCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONSSOC ON S TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFC S S S - N V.

ed September and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau wherein .S. N NON SSOC ON AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH

C C S S S 2006-12N is the Plaintiff and S N O CO . are the efendant s . the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNS CO NO S S S S CO N O N on October at : premises known as 271 IVY S SS N : Section loc ot : ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WEST HEMPSTEAD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK remises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 002645/2015. Malachy Patric yons r. s . - eferee. obertson nschut Schneid Crane artners PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse Suite estbury New or ttorneys 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#242554-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of - N C rts of Org filed with Sec of State of NY(SSNY) on . Office in Nassau County.

SSN designated agent for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to incoln ve. New yde ar N . Purpose: any lawful purpose 10-18-11-4; 9-27-20-132023-6T-#242575-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Original ruth Seven C LLC Publishing AD Notice of formation of Original ruth Seven C rticles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August . Office location: ueens County. ran us ays designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 205

GIVEN pursuant to a Final udgment of oreclosure dat-

Continued on page 10

Rockaway Ave #1016, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10-25-18-11-4; 9-27-202023-6T-#242671-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff

AGAINST

Chester Andrezejczak a/k/a Chester Andrzejczak, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 23, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 North 12th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 8 Block 45 Lots 708 and 709. Approximate amount of judgment $825,238.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index# 600353/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mary Ellen Divone, 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: September 6, 2023

For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242696-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of LEVINE’S CREAMERY

C. rts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on . Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 153 TULIP AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001. 10-25-18-11-4; 9-27-202023-6T-#242706-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

HEARING OF THE

FLORAL

PARKBELLEROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at approximately 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the John Lewis Childs School, 10 Elizabeth Street, Floral Park, New York. The purpose of this public hearing is to accept public comments on Board of Education Policy #5300 – Code of Conduct. This document is available on the District website, www.fpbsd.org. Additional information about this meeting may be obtained by contacting Marybeth Altobelli, District Clerk, Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District, One Poppy Place, Floral Park, New York, 516434-2736. 9-27-2023-1T-#242781-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF WATER COMMISSIONER OF THE MANHASSETLAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN THAT in accordance with Section 212 of the Town Law, an election will be held in the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, and on said day the polls will be open between 12 P.M. and 9 P.M., E.S.T. for the purpose of electing one Water Commissioner for said Water District for a full term of three years ending December 31, 2026. Those ualified electors who are at least 18 years of age, citizens of the United States, residing within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District for a period of 30 days preceding the 12th day of December, 2023, and registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or prior to November 17, 2023, are eligible to vote in said election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT for the purpose of encouraging greater participation in such election, the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has been divided into four election districts. These Manhasset-Lakeville Election Districts and the polling places for each district are as follows:

Manhasset-Lakeville Election

District A includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 104 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 17, 56, 57, 59, 60 and 99 which are within the

Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District A is Company No. 1 Firehouse, 35 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District B includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 21, 106, those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are east of Middle Neck Road and that portion of Nassau County Election District 23 which is south of the Long Island Railroad Right-Of-Way. The polling place for District B is Company No. 3 Firehouse, 25 Prospect Street, Thomaston, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District C includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are west of Middle Neck Road. The polling place for District C is Company No. 4 Firehouse, 97 Jayson Avenue (intersection of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue), Great Neck, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District D includes those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 34, 72, 73, 74 and 77 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District D is Company No. 5 Firehouse, 21 78th Avenue and Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park. All references herein to Nassau County Election Districts are to those within the 16th Assembly District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN THAT PURSUANT to a Resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on the 5th of September, 2023, as provided in Section 215 (20) of the Town Law, candidates for the foregoing office shall file their names and their nominating petitions (available at the District) with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners at the office of the District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York, not later than October 30, 2023 being the last Monday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election Nominating petitions shall be subscribed by at least twenty-five ualified voters of the District. Each such registered voter signing a nominating petition shall affi the date on which he or she signs the petition, and no such signature shall be effective and counted to satisfy the required minimum of 25 registered voters if affi ed to such a petition earlier than October being the first onday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election. Residents of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, who are eligible to vote for a own Office in the Town of North Hempstead, are eligible to hold office of Water Commissioner.

Dated: September 5, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MANHASSETLAKEVILLE WATER

DISTRICT MARK SAUVIGNE, CHAIRMAN BRIAN MORRIS, TREASURER STEVEN FLYNN, SECRETARY

9-27-2023-1T-#242677-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. In accordance with the Village’s COVID-19 Protocols, the Public Hearing will be held both in person at the Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York 11040 for applicants and applicants’ representatives and for all other members of the public by way of video-conference or tele-conference only as follows

Microsoft Teams meeting Call in (audio only)

+1 585-371-5454,,960740038#

United States Phone Conference ID: 960 740 038#

Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

Wednesday,

October 11, 2023 7:30 23-005 CASE

Applicant: Michele Green-Seymour

Owner: Michele GreenSeymour Variance to 195-36.L Installation of a separate, abovegrade second kitchen within existing single family dwelling 195-36.2.b When-ever a use established pursuant to a variance shall have been abandoned for a term of six months, or whenever the location of such a use is substantially destroyed, the land, building or structure in which said use shall have existed shall not thereafter be used for the previously established use. Such six-month period of abandonment may be discontinued only by 30 or more consecutive business days of operation.

Section 8 Block 51 Lot 310311

aka 533 Ingraham Lane

23-006 CASE

Applicant: Taco Bell of America LLC

Owner: Tisi Realty Corp. c/o Nameoke Realty Variance to 195-23 Minimum building line setback 2 feet

156-5.D.1-3 Signage – More than 1 sign per elevation, sign taller than 36”, Height off grade: 16’5”, 19’8” & 24’-0” respectively, more than 4 signs; signs facing residential district/parcel

156-5-.E Illuminated Signage – All signs are channel letters with internal illumination

195-50.B The dimensions of all off-street parking, loading and unloading spaces shall be as follows 10’-0“ x25’-0”

Proposed (22) 9’-0” x18’-0”

Section 33 Block 115

Lot 70-79

aka 1650 Jericho Tpke

Order of the Zoning

Board of Appeals

Dated: September 20, 2023

RONALD SAKOWICH, Chairman 9-27-2023-1T-#242825-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21457 Chanpreet Singh; 134 Old Courthouse Rd., New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 257, Lot Zoned: Residence-A Variance from 70-100.2(A) (2) to construct a fence in the front yard.

APPEAL #21458 - Dhaval Patel; 296 Continental Drive, New Hyde Park; Section 8m Block 276, Lot 11; Zoned: Residence-A Variance from 70-100.2(A) (4) to legalize fencing that is too tall. Plans are available for public viewing athttps://north hempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in viewing the f fi e may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@ northhempsteadny.gov. Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting athttps:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 9-27-2023-1T-#242842-NIN/ NHP

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 9, 2023, 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 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 9 Forte Drive, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Sec 19 Block E Lot 1120. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $3,002,229.94 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index No 003363/2017. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee FWMN460 9-27-20-13-6-2023-4T#242471-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND

MORTGAGE LOAN

TRUST B, Plaintiff, v. EVA CALDWELL A/K/A

EVA M. CALDWELL, ERIC CALDWELL, 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 March 2, 2023, I, Francis X. Moroney, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 5, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 3:00 PM the premises described as follows: 11 3rd Avenue Westbury, NY 11590

SBL No.: 11-109-231

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment nde No. 604862/2019 in the amount of $282,036.59 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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., V. RACQUEL CHISHOLM, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 11, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Cler of the County of Nassau, wherein MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. is the Plaintiff and RACQUEL CHISHOLM, 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 10, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 25 PINETREE ROAD, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 419, Lot 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OF PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NEW CASSEL IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 014996/2012. Raymond Nardo, Esq, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: NO BAD DAYS NUTRITION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/27/2023. Office location: Nassau Co.

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SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and address SSNY shall mail a copy of process is 1299 Corporate Drive, Apt 307, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10-11-4; 9-27-20-13-6-20236T-#242504-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the enefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS nc. sset- ac ed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Plaintiff AGAINST Gogli Dhall, Benjamin A. Pardo, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 5, 2017, 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 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 9 Greentree Circle, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 17, BLOCK: 002, LOT: 26. Approximate amount of judgment $682,287.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index #005762/2013. 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. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-042726-F00

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

CITIBANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES

2007-HE4 TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST ANTHONY NEALE, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 4, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 184 Bond St, Westbury, NY 11590.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 11, Block 124 and Lot 13.

Approximate amount of judgment $610,488.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment. nde #004431/2015.

Michael Zapson, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T#242559-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust

2007-AR1, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Marilyn Vincennie a/k/a

Marilyn Winer a/k/a Marilyn Vincennie-Winer; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 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 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 232 Jerome Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Carle Place, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 9 Block: 470 Lot: 49. Approximate amount of judgment $557,296.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index# 608037/2017. 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.”

Glenn R. Jersey, 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 18, 2023 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T#242564-NIN/WBY

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-AR1 Plaintiff, Against SANDRA DIAZ A/K/A SANDRA Y. DIAZ, GLORIA DIAZ

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/19/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/24/2023 at 2 p.m., premises known as 825 Broadway, Westbury, New York 11590, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 11 Block 21 Lot 42 And 43.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $665,168.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607921/2018

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.

PETER J FAMIGHETTI, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 8/17/2023

File Number: 272-3912 RS 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242541-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GEORGE JENKINS AK/A GEORGE

H. JENKINS, et al, Defts. Index #606566/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 11, Block 451, Lot 18. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LOUIS IMBROTO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY.

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ers of The CWABS, Inc., sset- ac ed Certificates Series 2006-20, Plaintiff AGAINST Sigfrido Objio, Lissette Gomez a/k/a Lissette Objio, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 3, 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 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 20 Laurel Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Old Westbury, County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 9, BLOCK: 601, LOT: 59. Approximate amount of judgment $2,388,927.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index #607291/2018. 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 visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-089810-F00 77539

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2019-C, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMlNlSTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, IRMA FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, MATILDE CORCHADO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, IVONE FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, GISELL FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, JOSUE FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, M.F. (FULL NAME REDACTED AS DEFENDANT IS A MINOR) AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of

the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 205 East Grand Street Westbury, NY 11590 AKA 205 Grand Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11 Block 46 Lots 65 & 164. Approximate amount of judgment $332,220.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment Index #607474/2022. 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”. Ronald J. Ferraro, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-000594 77458

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20064, V. MAGALY CLAVIER, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 18, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and MAGALY CLAVIER, 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 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 101 HILLARY LANE, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 11, Block 387, Lot 20: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE AT WESTBURY IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY

OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 004258/2009. Giulia Palermo, 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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU LIVE WELL FINANCIAL INC, V. CORA WHEELING, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 26, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein LIVE WELL FINANCIAL INC is the Plaintiff and CORA WHEELING, 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 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 18 MARIETTA DRIVE, WESTBURY, NY 11590: Section 10, Block 342, Lot 0005: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS EREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF WESTBURY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 606969/2017. Mark S Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242751-NIN/WBY

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TERWIN MORTGAGE TRUST 2005-8HE, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8HE, Plaintiff, Against

FREDDIE DILL JR., MICHELLE A. DILL, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/05/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/30/2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 507 Benine Road, Westbury, NY 11590, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Westbury, Town Of North Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 10 Block 324 Lot 8

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $584,502.11 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 1780/2016

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Gerard Michael Bambrick, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 8/16/23

File Number: 29467 SH 10-18-11-4; 9-27-2023-4T#242621-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NA SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA NA SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2007-4, Plaintiff, vs. TYRONE HILL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 1, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 72 Ridge Drive, Westbury, NY 11590.

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Free Catalytic Converter Serial Number Kit Event

American culture is a mix of many cultures...

Town of North Hempstead

Councilmembers Veronica Lurvey

and Peter Zuckerman are proud to announce that they will be hosting an event to distribute FREE catalytic converter serial number kits to residents on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Clinton G. Martin Park starting at 8 a.m. One hundred kits will be provided to the Town by the New York Anti-CarTheft and Insurance Fraud Association.

“We have seen a frightening uptick in catalytic converter thefts here on Long Island over the past year, and I believe it is incumbent upon us as elected officials to do all that we can to protect the property of our residents,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “These catalytic converter serial number kits are an invaluable tool to combat these criminals. I highly encourage residents to take advantage of this program.”

“I would like to assure my constituents that this is an issue of the utmost

importance to me and my colleagues in Town government,” said Councilmember Zuckerman. “I am extraordinarily grateful to the New York Anti-Car Theft and Insurance Fraud Association for providing the Town with the catalytic converter serial number kits. It is important that we all remain proactive, so please stop by the event on October 14 to receive a kit.”

All kits will be registered to the national catalytic converter database and linked to residents’ vehicles. Once residents have obtained a kit, they will need to be taken to a mechanic to have the number etched onto their vehicle’s catalytic converter. Attendees must also bring their license and registration to receive a kit.

All kits must be reserved in advance. For more information or to reserve your kit today, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel, partly in the Town of North Hempstead and partly in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 417 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $637,185.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8658/2016. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Gerard M. Bambrick, Esq.,

Referee

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 HITCHCOCK

So are the families we serve.

At Donohue Cecere Funeral Directors, we embrace cultural diversity. Why? Because every service we perform is a celebration of life. With each unique family we serve, our professional staff is entrusted to plan and carry out a oneof-a-kind celebration. And we believe this is what we do best.

11568

Bid # 2023-24-01 - Pool Diamond Brite Resurfacing

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the proposal or to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the school district. The District reserves the right to consider all relevant and reasonable criteria in selecting the successful proposer. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request for proposals. The scope of work specifications and BID forms may be obtained on our website, on or after September 27, 2023, at: www.westburyschools.org Click Menu, Departments, Finance and Operations, Notice to Bidders, Pool Diamond Brite Resurfacing. If you have any difficulty obtaining the bid document from the District’s website, please email: pdearmas@westburyschools. org. The contract will be awarded to the best proposer as determined by the District. It is appropriate to emphasize that the lowest proposer may not be the best. The District will evaluate and score each proposal in accordance with the categories presented on

the scope of work shown on our website. The District will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 10 A.M. on October 4, 2023. Proposals received after stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: Bid # 2023-24-01, Pool Diamond Brite Resurfacing, WESTBURY UFSD, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE/ PURCHASING AGENT, 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY 11568 – October 4, 2023, 10am. Proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days from the date of proposal opening.

BOARD OF

EDUCATION

Westbury UFSD

By Dr. Tahira A. Chase, Superintendent 9-27-2023-1T-#242831-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Bear Mountain Realty LLC. Arts of Org filed with secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/18/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 2591 Stewart Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act.

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De ning American culture is boundless, we’re pleased that the families we serve are, too.

New Hyde Park Woman Sentenced For $750,000 Theft

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Park woman was sentenced today to up to six years in prison for stealing approximately $750,000 from a 91-year-old woman who had entrusted her finances to her attorney, the defendant’s employer.

Elizabeth Reilly, 50, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2023, before Judge Robert Bogle to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony). The defendant was sentenced today to three to six years in prison.

“Elizabeth Reilly took advantage of her access to an elderly woman’s finances and stole nearly three-quarters of a million dollars of the woman’s life savings over four years,” said DA Donnelly. “The defendant will now serve significant prison time for her theft. My office is committed to protecting Nassau County seniors.”

DA Donnelly said that the defendant’s employer, a Floral Park attorney, had a verbal agreement with the victim that he would handle her finances as she began executing a Power of Attorney, Living Will and other documents with him. As part of this agreement, the law office’s address became the mailing address on record for the victim’s financial institutions and Reilly was given access to bank statements, checkbooks, credit cards and financial statements.

Multiple Arrests In POP ‘Project 21’ Sweep

According to the investigation, between 2016 and 2020, more than 250 checks were written from the victim’s bank accounts and made out to the defendant or to cash and deposited into the defendant’s accounts or an account held by the defendant’s husband. The deposited checks totaled more than $675,000.

Additionally, Reilly used the victim’s credit cards to make unauthorized purchases for Reilly’s own benefit. Charges included personal purchases, beauty products, a gym membership, and airline tickets. The defendant also made purchases using her own PayPal account, and then paid her account with the victim’s credit card. Ultimately, the defendant paid the victim’s credit card balances online, using the victim’s bank accounts.

The theft was discovered in October 2020, when Reilly’s employer reviewed the victim’s credit card statements and saw questionable activity.

The case was referred to NCDA’s Financial Crimes Bureau in February 2021.

This case is being prosecuted by Deputy Chief Betty Rodriguez of the Financial Crimes Bureau. The defendant is represented by Marc Gann, Esq.

— Via the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office website

Arrest For Grand Larceny In Carle Place

The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad reports the arrest of a North New Hyde Park man on Monday, September 18 at 7:15 a.m. in Carle Place, wherein Defendant James Kelly, 59, was charged with third-degree grand larceny. He was to be arraigned on Tuesday, September 19 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

According to detectives, Kelly was hired as a parttime employee at Pure Hockey located at 231 Glen Cove Road and

intentionally removed and sold various hockey items without the permission or authority of the business owner, and sold them on social media without properly providing payment to the business. The total loss was approximately $25,094.62, according to the business owner.

The defendant was arrested without incident and no injuries were reported.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited

Nassau County Police Department Third Precinct Problem-Oriented Police (POP) officers recently conducted a Project 21 investigation and report multiple arrests starting at 5:42 p.m. on Monday, September 18; the Project 21 investigation targets the sale of nicotine and alcohol products sold to underage agents. The agents entered the following establishments where the store employees did not ask for the proper identification and sold nicotine/alcohol products to the police agents:

- W.P. Smoke Shop and Candy Store located at 579 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. After one flavored nicotine vape product was sold to an under-21 agent, officers reportedly arrested the vendor, searched the premises, and discovered and seized 184 products believed to contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

- It’s Lit Convenience Shop located at 22506 Jamaica Avenue, Bellerose Terrace. After one flavored nicotine vape product was sold to an under-21 agent, officers reportedly arrested the vendor, searched the premises, and discovered and seized 1,037

products believed to contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Both arrestees were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, and sale of age-restricted products, and were to be arraigned on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

- Aces Up Vapor and Smoke Shop located at 235 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park. One arrest for selling an alcoholic beverage to an underage agent.

- Latino Café and Bar located at 2224 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. One arrest for selling two alcoholic beverages to an underage agent.

Both arrestees were charged with prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawfully dealing with a child; both were issued Appearance Tickets returnable on Wednesday, October 4.

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

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Highlights From The Marty Lyons Foundation’s 37th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

On September 13, the Marty Lyons Foundation (MLF) hosted its 37th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club. The Celebrity Golf Classic is the organization’s premiere fundraising event of the year, raising over $6.5 million since the first outing in 1986, to grant wishes to children between the ages of 3 to 17 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. The organization celebrated this year’s Honorees of the Year, Paul Granito and Marco Battaglia of First Down Materials LLC. Also recognized by the Foundation for his commitment to the children was Class of 2023 Pro-Football Hall of Fame Inductee and New York Jets Legend, Joe Klecko.

“This event allows us to gather with those who support our mission as well as reflect on the work that we have done, and it reminds us that our efforts must continue. The funds we have raised will go a long way to providing wishes for children. Paul Granito, Marco Battaglia and First Down Materials continue to support the foundation and make contributions that have impacted the lives of children in need,” said Marty Lyons.

This year’s event attracted a large number of New York Jets alumni including Greg Buttle, Willie Colon, Erik McMillan, John Schmidt, Lance Mehl, Vinny Testaverde, Wayne Chrebet and other athletes and celebrities including Butch Goring (New York Islanders legend and four-time Stanley Cup winner, Mike Francesa (New York radio legend), Otis Livingston (CBS TV), Phil Villapiano (Oakland Raiders Super Bowl Champion), Art Shamsky (World Series Champion on “Miracle Mets”) and Sean Reingold (New York native and actor).

For more information about the Marty Lyons Foundation and to support the organization, please visit martylyonsfoundation.org/.

— Submitted by the Marty Lyons Foundation

Local Athlete Nominated For ‘Heart Of A Giant’ Award

Student athlete Seamus Miller, a senior at Mineola’s Chaminade High School, was recently nominated for the 2023 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants.

Now celebrating the program’s 10th year, the 2023 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award recognizes Tri-State area high school football players, mascots, team managers, and other student members who have been nominated by their coaches for their commitment, teamwork, will, character, and dedication.

According the Seamus’ coaches: “Named pre-season captain for 2023 by last year’s captains, Seamus’s commitment

has been exemplary. Commitment needs to be clarified though. Yes, he is committed to the success of our team, yes he is committed to our team goals of a championship season; but Seamus is most committed to his teammates. One hundred perfect attendance at all off-season lifts and workouts, when a coach is delayed Seamus takes over the session. He can be seen, regularly, encouraging a struggling teammate, JV player and is a trusted ‘sounding board’ for the staff. Outstanding LB, excellent leader, Seamus is the definition of a great teammate.”

At the end of the 6-week voting process six finalists and five wild card finalists will be named, for a total of 11 finalist honorees.

Each finalist will receive $1,000 grant for their high school’s football program, with the grand prize winner’s school getting an additional $9,000 equipment grant. The grand prize winner and his coach will be honored on the field at a future New York Giants game this season. The grand prize winner will be selected based on video submissions stating why they have the Heart of a Giant.

— Submitted by the Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants

Chaminade High School senior and varsity linebacker Seamus Miller.

(Submitted photo)

(Photos courtesy of The Marty Lyons Foundation)