The Nassau Observer 9/27/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

In Hicksville: New water treatment facility (See page

In Levittown: Fire and EMS drive a success (See page 8)

In Massapequa: Experienced educator joins central office (See page 10)

In Plainview: JFK High named school of distinction (See page 10)

In Bethpage: New resources for child abuse survivors (See page 13)

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Memorial candles line the walkway near Farmingdale High School. (Photo courtesy of John Dias on Facebook)

Deadly Bus Crash Kills Two, Injures Many

LAUREN FELDMAN

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Joy and excitement quickly turned to shock and despair on Thursday, September 21, as a bus containing members of the Farmingdale High School band camp careened down an embankment.

Officials say there were 44 passengers on the bus. The bus was heading westward on I-84, passing through Orange County’s Wawayanda, when it rolled down a 50-foot ravine, killing two and injuring 40 of the 44 passengers. Twenty-eight of the bus’ passengers, most of them high school freshmen, were hospitalized. At least five individuals were left in critical condition, confirmed New York Governor Kathy Hochul. All students are expected to recover. The crash happened near Exit 15 Mountain Road. It is currently believed a faulty front tire was to blame.

The two killed in the crash were 43 year-old Gina Pellettiere, and 77 year-old Beatrice Ferarri. Pellettiere was a beloved teacher at the school, known as “Ms. P.” to her students. She was also a single mother of a two-year-old. Ferarri, helping chaperone the trip, was a retired teacher and has been described as “a shining light in Farmingdale” on Facebook memorial posts.

Paul Defendini, Superintendent of the Farmingdale School District recently sent out a notice to the community. He said, “ I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support in the wake of this tragic incident. ‘Daler Strong is alive and well right now, and we are working together to support our students and staff as we take the time to heal.” The school district established a crisis center at Howitt Middle School the weekend following the tragedy,

featuring volunteer counselors from the Farmingdale School District team and from neighboring districts and facilities to meet with any community member who sought support. All after school competitions during the weekend were also canceled. “Again, I thank you all for everything you’ve done to support our kids during this incredible time of need. Stay together, stay strong, and we will get through this together.”

Local officials have also been weighing in on the tragedy. NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider said, “On behalf of school board members throughout the state, our

hearts go out to the families, staff and students of the Farmingdale School District as we await more information about those who were aboard a bus that crashed while carrying students to Pennsylvania Thursday.” He added, “We all stand in support of the Farmingdale community as they cope with this horrific and tragic event. We are thankful for the speedy action of first responders and we hope and pray for the recovery of those who were injured, and we mourn the lives of those who were lost.”

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We are all ‘Dalers tonight as our collective hearts are with

the tightknit Farmingdale community as we pray for our neighbors impacted by this horrific accident. We ask that all Long Islanders keep the students, families, and fellow ‘Dalers in their prayers.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman echoed similar thoughts. “Our hearts go out to the Farmingdale High School family. I am en route to Orange County. Nassau County has mobilized all of our resources to assist during this tragedy. Please pray for the injured.”

Statement from Legislators John Ferretti, James Kennedy and Rose Marie Walker stated, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those involved in this serious bus crash, especially the families of those injured and the one reported victim who has perished. As parents, we can only imagine the grief and agony of waiting for any additional information as it is reported by the authorities. We will learn more at the briefing, scheduled at 6:00 p.m. For now, we anxiously await the safe arrival back of the band members returning to Farmingdale and the reunification of them with their loved ones.”

Assemblyman John Mikulin also added his thoughts. “When a parent puts their child on a school bus, their entire heart drives off on that bus and today every parent’s worst nightmare has become a reality,” he said in a recent press statement. “Our hearts are with the entire Farmingdale community and especially with the parents being rushed up to Orange County to be with their children right now. We are grateful for our law enforcement and the difficult task they are undertaking notifying families. May God bless everyone on that bus, and we all pray that there is no further loss of life.”

We will follow updates on this incident closely, including the changing conditions of those critically injured. In behalf of us here at Anton Media Group, we wish for a speedy recovery of those injured, and our hearts are with the victims and all those impacted by this tragic event.

Gina Pellitierre, Farmingdale High school’s marching band teacher, passed in the horrific bus crash. (Photo courtesy of Susan Perna on Facebook)

Chaperone Beatrice Ferarri, 77, also passed in the accident. (Photo courtesy of the Ferrari Family)

The bus rolled down a 50-foot ravine. (Photo courtesy of PHOENIX Drum and Bugle Corps on Facebook)

Caught White-Handed South Shore drug bust sparks questions on crime and safety

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The recent indictment of several South Shore residents prompts questions about the continued drug crisis on Long Island. Twelve people have been indicted for alleged roles in a narcotics trafficking ring. The indictment is the result of an extensive nine-month investigation with DEA Long Island District Office Task Force, culminating in multiple search warrants which returned large quantities of drugs and firearms.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictments earlier this month. “As alleged in the indictment, this trafficking ring sold poison in the form of crack, cocaine and fentanyl, all along the South Shore of Long Island,” DA Donnelly said. “Thanks to an outstanding partnership with the DEA, we recovered more than eight pounds of cocaine and nearly half a kilogram of fentanyl, as well as an assault weapon, a ghost gun, and multiple high-capacity magazines. I am grateful for the work of my prosecutors and our law enforcement partners, who have helped stem the flow of these dangerous drugs into Nassau County.”

Christopher Corley, 47, was arraigned before Judge Meryl Berkowitz on charges of Operating as a Major Trafficker; Conspiracy in the Second Degree; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree; six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree; and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was remanded. If convicted, Corley faces up to 25 years to life in prison.

James Anthony Alexander, 48, of Baldwin and Lithonia, Georgia, and Janeathea Nealy, 36, of Baldwin, were arraigned on charges of Conspiracy in the Second Degree; three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree; and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. The defendants both pleaded not guilty. Alexander’s bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, and $2 million partially secured bond. Janeathea Nealy’s bail was set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, and $100,000 partially secured bond. If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison.

Thomas Keyes, 36, of Long Beach,

was arraigned on charges of Conspiracy in the Second Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Keyes pleaded not guilty and was released to pre-trial services. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 15 years in prison.

Clifford Nealy, 47, of West Hempstead, was arraigned on charges of Conspiracy in the Second Degree; four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and nine counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Clifford Nealy pleaded not guilty, and bail was set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, and $100,000 partially secured bond. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 15 years in prison.

Donnelly said that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Long Island District Office Task Force and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office began an extensive nine-month investigation after receiving information in October 2022 about a narcotic trafficking operation allegedly being run by defendant Christopher Corley. After conducting months of surveillance across several locations in Nassau County allegedly used to support the narcotics operation, in March 2023 the NCDA applied for electronic eavesdropping warrants to identify the alleged conspirators. Recordings of wiretapped phone calls and other surveillance revealed Corley, Alexander, and Clifford Nealy allegedly discussed making crack/cocaine, chopping up drugs, packaging the narcotics, and making multiple deliveries of drugs, including fentanyl, in Nassau County.

During the execution of search warrants on June 13, 2023 at Corley’s home, a narcotics kilogram press used to make bricks of cocaine was allegedly recovered with powder still in the machine along with various stamps with symbols including a “Yinyang” symbol and a “Transformers” head. A trap disguised

as an older model microwave was also recovered and contained nearly three kilograms of cocaine and 430 grams –nearly half a kilogram – of fentanyl.

In total, search warrants executed on June 13, 2023, recovered:

• More than 3.9 kilograms of cocaine –approximately 8.5 pounds

• Nearly half a kilogram of fentanyl

• More than 24 grams of crack/cocaine

• Seven firearms, including a so-called ghost gun and an assault weapon

• Four large-capacity magazines

• More than 23 grams of alprazolam

• Approximately 4.2 grams of oxycodone

• Two kilogram presses

It is alleged that the narcotics were being sold in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

There are several additional defendants charged in the indictment but not in the conspiracy, including Tatiana Lopez, 35, of West Hempstead, who was arraigned on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree; five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree; and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Lopez pleaded not guilty and was released to pre-trial services. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 15 years in prison.

John Nealy, 22, of West Hempstead, and Kito Lockwood, 49, of West Hempstead, who were each arraigned on three counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. The defendants pleaded not guilty and were released to pre-trial services. If convicted, the defendants face up to 7 years in prison.

Christopher Lasane, Sr., 50, of Long Beach, and Christopher Lasane, Jr., 27, of Long Beach, who were each arraigned on two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree; two counts of Criminal Possession of a

Weapon in the Third Degree; five counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree; and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Christopher Lasane, Sr. was released to pre-trial services. Christopher Lasane, Jr.’s bail was set at $5,000 cash, $10,000 bond, and $20,000 partially secured bond. If convicted, the defendants face up to 15 years in prison.

Noelle Dean, 27, of Uniondale, and Keya Evans, 48, of Long Beach, who were arraigned on charges of Criminal Possession of a Firearm; five counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree; and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. Dean and Evans pleaded not guilty and were released to pre-trial services.

The charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Paula Cajdler of the Narcotics, Firearms & Gangs Bureau. Corley is represented by Maureen McBride, Esq. Alexander is represented by David Haber, Esq. Janeathea Nealy is represented by Nipun Marwaha, Esq. Clifford Nealy is represented by Melvin Roth, Esq. Thomas Keyes is represented by Robert Schalk, Esq.

Of those involved in the bust, DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino is confident in the plethora of evidence to spark a conviction. “The evidence speaks volumes in this case,” he said, in a press release produced by the NCDA’s office. “Since their insurgence, fentanyl and other synthetic and poisonous drugs are often mixed with traditional drugs, endangering the most vulnerable. DEA and our law enforcement partners are committed to making our communities safer and healthier.”

“The indictment of twelve defendants in this drug trafficking operation along the South Shore of Nassau County is a clear example of numerous law enforcement agencies working together to bring these individuals to justice,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. “Our communities are safer today with these individuals removed from our neighborhoods, as numerous firearms and large quantities of drugs have been seized. I would like to thank all of the law enforcement professionals and their agencies for a job well done.”

The defendants are all due back in court on October 26, 2023.

—Original press release courtesy of the NCDA Office

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Hicksville Water District Cuts The Ribbon To New Treatment Facility

Plant 9 to distribute clean water for generations to come

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it celebrated the opening of its Plant 9 Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9. Many of the area’s elected officials and members of local civic associations were on hand to join in the festivities, which signified the implementation of yet another tool for the District to use in removing emerging contaminants from the community’s water.

“We are tremendously proud to announce the opening of Plant 9, which will prove to be a crucial piece of our infrastructure as we remove emerging contaminants from our drinking water,” said HWD Chairman William Schuckmann. “It is one of the biggest treatment facilities in our District, making this project one of the most important we have undergone in the last several years. It was a pleasure to celebrate the opening of such a significant achievement, which was made all the better by the fact that we were joined by so many of our elected officials whose advocacy helped make this a reality. We thank them for being there with us and for their service

to our community.”

Joining HWD officials at the ribbon cutting were New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz; State Senator Steven Rhoads; Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips; Town of Oyster Bay Councilmembers Vicki Walsh and Steve Labriola; Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker; and Paul Ehrlich, Chief of Staff for State Senator Jack Martins.

With Plant 9 operational, the HWD now has nine different wells online. The stateof-the-art facility is equipped with three Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems and six Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)

filters, all of which represent the most advanced and effective water treatment technology available.

Ever since New York State started regulating emerging contaminants in the water, the HWD has been extremely proactive in installing treatment systems that ensure that residents’ drinking water remains as safe and high-quality as any water on Long Island. The payoff of these efforts has been exceptional, as the community’s drinking water has never exceeded the state’s strict standards. Despite its success, the HWD is determined to not rest on its laurels, and

will continue to pursue treatment options at additional wells in its service territory that are affected by emerging contaminants.

The HWD also recently hosted a community meeting to educate residents on upcoming construction at the District’s Plant 6 treatment facility. The District is passionate about remaining transparent with its community, and thus sent out invitations to all residents who live within several blocks of the project site, as they are the ones most likely to be affected by the construction. A presentation was created to detail every aspect of the project to not only inform the community about the specifics of the work being done, but also to show the ways the District is working to make sure the construction has as little an impact on their daily lives as possible. This project will represent yet another step forward in the HWD’s mission to provide its community with the highest-quality drinking water possible, and the presentation detailing the process is available for viewing at www. hicksvillewater.org/hicksville-water-district-plant-6-infrastructure-improvements.

—Submitted by the Hicksville Water District

(Contributed photo)

IN THE NEWS

Hicksville Resident Helps LI Neighbors With Food Distribution

A group of PSEG Long Island’s newest employees and interns, including Nikolas Mamakos of Hicksville, recently got a lesson in community service by helping Island Harvest Food Bank distribute food and supplies to neighbors in need at the Riverhead Library. The volunteers also gave out LED lightbulbs and reusable shopping bags donated by PSEG Long Island, and provided information about the company’s energy efficiency programs and financial services that are available.

“It felt amazing to step out into the community and volunteer for the Island Harvest food distribution event,” said Mamakos. “I really enjoyed spending time with my fellow co-workers, while distributing food to people in need. It makes me feel great to know that the company I work for cares about supporting our community in more ways than providing safe and reliable power.”

Community service is part of PSEG Long

Island’s core commitments. This activity demonstrates how the utility’s employees support community causes and issues they care about and affect their neighbors throughout the year.

—Submitted by PSEG Long Island

MTAC’s Campaign Supported By Local Massapequa Businesses

With the help of Massapequa Takes Action Coalition, their youth committee, and YES Community Counseling Centers youth ambassadors, Massapequa and Massapequa Park businesses participated in this year’s Sticker Shock. This prevention campaign highlights the importance of parents and community members serving as healthy role models and not providing alcohol to teens. The MTAC prevention campaign, ‘Alcohol and Teens Don’t Mix: Don’t Buy for Minors’ offers resources to help parents talk with their children about the consequences and prevention of underage drinking and how it affects their brain, health and safety. Please remember, anyone over the age of 18 is breaking the law if you give alcohol, marijuana, or opiates to a person under the age of 21.

MTAC acknowledges the following businesses for their participation in Sticker Shock this year: Aro Liquor Store, Bottles on Broadway, Calda Pizzeria & Restaurant,

6th Battalion Recruitment Event A Success

Volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance corps across New York State have been faced with decreased membership and increased call volume. The 6th Battalion Fire Departments and WantaghLevittown Ambulance Corp combined efforts on Saturday, September 9, 2023 to strengthen their forces so they can continue to provide the optimum level of patient care and fire protection for the residents they serve.

Collaboratively, all 10 fire departments of the 6th Battalion joined with the Wantagh Levittown Ambulance Corps and hosted a Touch A Truck family-friendly event in Wantagh. Over 800 participants attended, and children were able to explore, climb on and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The fire departments, emergency services volunteer organizations, Nassau County Police Department, NYS Police and Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office featured their emergency and rescue vehicles. Children earned a completion prize if they touched all the trucks.

Crossroads Wine & Liquor, Frank’s Pizzeria Restaurant, Leonardo’s Pizza & Restaurant, Neighbors Deli & Catering, New Broadway Wine and Liquors, South Bay Beverages, and Village Wines & Spirits. Please visit these locations and thank them for their contribution in reducing youth underage drinking in the Massapequas. We also plan on providing recognition to these businesses publicly recognizing them as safe alcohol vendors or partners in prevention in our community.

Since 1997, MTAC has worked with many local, state and national partners to prevent youth substance use and promote a healthy Massapequa. To learn more about MTAC’s efforts and help be a part of the solution to prevent underage drinking and substance use, you can go to mtacoalition.com or contact MTAC Project Coordinator, at (516) 799-3203 x131 or email mtacoalition@ yesccc.org

—Submitted by the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition

It was a great opportunity for the communities consisting of Bellmore, East Meadow, Levittown, Massapequa, Merrick, North Bellmore, North Massapequa, North Merrick, Seaford, Wantagh fire departments as well as Wantagh-Levittown Ambulance Corps to meet their local volunteer firefighters and EMS providers. These volunteers proudly serve their communities dedicating their spare time to helping people in their time of need.

Attendees also learned how to train to become a firefighter or emergency medical technician. All training is provided free of charge. Volunteer officers and members were on hand to explain the process and answer any questions.

For those interested in joining the ranks of your local EMS squad or fire department, this site created by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office can direct you to your local department: https://www.nassausbravest.

com//volunteer-now.php

Those interested in joining an organization that provides EMS only should visit Wantagh Levittown Ambulance Corps: https://wlvac.com/join-us/

There are many benefits to volunteering such as help with college tuition, property tax deductions and pension, but it is the sense of community, camaraderie and belonging to an organization that helps others that is the real achievement.

Pictured from left to right are PSEG Long Island employee volunteers: Nikolas Mamakos, Daniel Corbett, Dean Gennosa, Mark Zaharis and Shannon Hewlett. (Contributed photo)

Leonardo’s Pizza & Restaurant supports MTAC’s Sticker Shock Campaign highlighting our prevention message on their pizza boxes. (Contributed photo)

—Submitted by Kevin J. Regan, PIO

Experienced Educator Joins Massapequa Central Office

The Massapequa School District announces the appointment of Dr. Michelle Walsh as assistant to the superintendent for instructional services. She was appointed by the board of education at their Sept. 7 meeting, and she assumes her new position on Oct. 10.

Dr. Walsh comes to Massapequa with more than 25 years of experience in education. Most recently, she served as the Director of Elementary English Language Arts and Intervention Services, MTSS K-12, in the West Islip School District. From 2000 to 2015, she was a first grade teacher, special education teacher and reading specialist in Jericho. Her educational career began as a second grade teacher in New York City.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Oswego, a master’s degree in special education, a master’s degree in literacy and a professional diploma in educational administration, all from Queens College, and a doctorate in learning and teaching from Hofstra University. Dr. Walsh is a member of the New York State Association for Women in Administration and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She has presented at several conferences hosted by the Long Island chapter of ASCD and has also been published on the NYSAWA website. Additionally, she is a past recipient of the SCOPE administrator service award.

In Massapequa, Dr. Walsh will focus primarily on the elementary instructional program. She will work closely with

elementary supervisors, principals, assistant principals and teachers to enhance an already strong foundational program for children.

“’I’m excited to work with the community stakeholders in supporting districtwide programs and I look forward to becoming part of the Massapequa family,” Dr. Walsh said. “It has a strong community spirit. I’ve already received a warm welcome from teachers, parents and administrative colleagues.”

“Throughout every round of the interview process,” Superintendent Dr. William Brennan said, “Dr. Walsh stood out for her knowledge and expertise, as well as her warm, calm and caring demeanor. She is a problem-solver, she is flexible and she will be a great asset to the administrative team.”

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Prestigious Athletic Award Earned By Plainview High

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) has been named a School of Distinction for the 2022-2023 school year by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). This prestigious award is given only to schools in which all varsity sports teams have achieved NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team status throughout the course of the school year. POBJFKHS was one of only 15 high schools in Nassau County to be named a School of Distinction, and one of only 35 across the Island.

“For a team to achieve Scholar Athlete status is already a great accomplishment, but for all of our teams to be recognized as such is truly incredible,” said PlainviewOld Bethpage Athletic Director Joseph Braico. “It is a testament to our athletes’ dedication to both their studies and their chosen sport, and our District’s culture of

Wisdom Lane Eighth-Graders Review Safety Tips

Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth-graders are ready to be the student leaders of their building after reviewing important safety tips with teachers and staff earlier this month.

The eighth-grade class, who will be moving on to high school once they finish the year, gathered in the auditorium. They heard from Wisdom Lane Principal Mr. Avena and Assistant Principal Mr. ArveloShaw, teacher and dean Mr. Pace, teachers Ms. Schmidt and Mr. Leahy, and social

worker Ms. Medina, who discussed best practices to achieve success. Important topics included social media safety and proper cellphone usage, as well as the reminder that staff members are always available to talk about issues.

The assembly left eighth-graders with confidence to tackle their final year as middle schoolers. “If you have something to talk about, we’re there,” Mr. Pace told students.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Senior Musicians Earn NYSSMA All-State Honors

academic excellence.”

Towards the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA honors varsity teams that have excelled both athletically and academically as Scholar Athlete teams. The NYSPHAA specifically awards varsity teams that collectively earn a grade point average of 90 percent or higher during the season. POBJFKHS had all 32 of its teams achieve Scholar Athlete status throughout all three seasons for 2022-2023.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/pobschools/.

—Submitted by the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Two student-musicians from Bethpage High School were recently selected as either a participant or an alternate in the New York State School Music Association’s 2023 All-State Conference. Senior Matthew Schneider will play guitar in the All-State Jazz Ensemble and senior Ryan O’Connell was chosen as an alternate on bass clarinet. The festival will be held at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester from Nov. 30-Dec. 3.

To be selected for the annual conference, a student must be recommended by their

music teacher. In addition, they had to prepare a NYSSMA level VI All-State solo last spring which was evaluated by a NYSSMA Certified All-State adjudicator. To be an AllState participant or alternate is an honor as only the top student-musicians from across the state are selected.

The Bethpage Union Free School District congratulates both Schneider and O’Connell on this great achievement.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

Dr. Michelle Walsh (Contributed photo)

Bethpage High School seniors Ryan O’Connell (middle left) and Matthew Schneider (middle right). (Contributed photo)

Eighth-graders, who will move up to high school after this year, listened attentively. (Contributed photos)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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SEPTEMBER 28

Squirrel in Fall

6 p.m. With step-by-step instructions, learn to create this adorable furry Fall friend. Virtual and interactive event. Open to residents in SD #21 ONLY. Grades 1 – 5 with adult. Register online or at the library with your Bethpage Public Library Card and we will email your meeting ID and password prior to the event.

College Transcripts, Essays, and Apps Oh My!

6:30 p.m. Learn the easy-to-implement elements of authentic applications and essay that will have your best-fit colleges hoping YOU choose THEM. Grades 10-12. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Register online in advance if interested. This event will be taking place in room C of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

SEPTEMBER 30

First Day of Sukkot

Leaves, Leaves, Leaves

10 a.m. Celebrate fall with stories, crafts, and activities. Ages 3-5 years with an adult. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. Register online in advance if interested. This event will be taking place in room E of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

Shred Event

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring any papers you want shredded to the truck from Data-Struction, Inc. that will be parked in the street outside our Bar Harbour building, located at 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park. You must remove anything that is not shredded and your empty container from the premises. Contact Lee Gundel by calling (516) 7984607 ext. 6304 or emailing lgundel@massapequalibrary.org for more information.

ONGOING

Congregation Beth Tikvah Congregation Beth Tikvah membership drive and Hebrew School registration for 2023-2024 is underway.

CBT is a warm, welcoming conservative egalitarian synagogue, located in Wantagh. Membership includes congregants from Wantagh and the immediate surrounding areas. A dues incentive program provides Free First Year Membership and Free First Year Religious School for new member families. High Holiday Tickets are also included in CBT’s membership package. For information

and to learn more about CBT, please call the office at (516) 785-2445 and ask to speak to Lois Schifman, Membership Vice President.

Military Bridge

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

VFW Youth Scholarship Contest

Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Contest is open to all 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. National scholarships range from $1,000 to $21,000, and the 1st place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. The National 1st place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/ technical school. Go to www.vfw9592.org for more information about the contest and for the entry form. All entries due by October 31.

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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

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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?”

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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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“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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Moo, MD Breast Surgical Oncologist MSK in Nassau & Commack

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.

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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

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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

DidYou Know?

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

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Opening Salvos In Budget Debate

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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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

(Photo by Alex Nuñez)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES

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

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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.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Everyone loves what you bring to the party this year, which will never be hard for you to gure out. Your main advantage is that you actually see it as a party in the rst place. While others are seeing “workplace” or “obligation,” you’re seeing an opportunity for fun. Your social instinct and creativity will be rewarded many times over. More highlights: Signing dozens of papers before launching into a fantastic new chapter. Clearing the energy to invigorate a relationship. Hugs and kisses galore.

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WORD FIND

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

Beneath the surface

Solution: 22 Letters

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Angelfish

Barnacle Bass

Brittle star

Channel Clam

Conch

Coral Crab Curious

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Diving

Eels

Gull

Kelp

Killer whale

Limpet

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Mako Mask

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CONTRACT BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

CONTRACT BRIDGE

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FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Steve Becker

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

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Equal Housing Opportunity

Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in connection with the rental, sale or nancing of real estate. Nassau also prohibits source of income discrimination. Anton Community Newspapers does not knowingly accept advertising in violation of these laws. When you suspect housing discrimination, call Long Island Housing Services’ Discrimination Complaint Line at 800-6606920. (Long Island Housing Services is the Fair Housing Agency of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.)

Honor Flight Veterans’ Fall Trip To Washington, D.C. Memorials

Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), the iconic volunteer-run veterans’ organization, proudly announces that the Fall Flight to Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023. The flight will take 46 United States veterans to visit their military memorials, meet with service branch representatives, commiserate with fellow veterans and exchange stories. Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the United States Armed Forces to preserve our freedoms, by providing free, one-day trips so veterans can visit D.C.

According to Bill Jones, HFLI President, West Point 1972 Graduate and U.S. Army veteran, “This special flight includes 42 Vietnam War veterans who will receive long overdue recognition and thanks for their service,” Jones said. “They’ll be accompanied on this flight by 4 elder comrades; 1 World War II veteran and 3 Korean War veterans. What this flight really represents is a ‘Big Hug’ to all our veterans from Honor Flight, their families and supporters, who make such flights possible,” Jones added.

Thanks to HFLI, these 46 veterans will take a free, early-morning Southwest flight to Washington, D.C. Departing from MacArthur Airport at 8:15 a.m., veterans and their guardians will visit World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War

Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery for a Changing of the Guard, the Air Force Memorial and Iwo Jima Memorial. They’ll return to MacArthur later that evening at 10:55 p.m. for a rousing welcome home by the Saffron United Pipe Band, plus thunderous applause from hundreds of family and supporters!

Veterans Attending from the Observer area include:

John Dettori of Massapequa Park, Joseph Michael Clark of Farmingdale, Barry Heck of Plainview,

Richard Treacy of North Massapequa, Ronald Podolsky of Levittown, Carl Pagluica of Bethpage, Morris Miller of Massapequa, Richard Guevara of Plainview, Anthony Sparaco of Farmingdale, Morris Michael Rudman of Bethpage.

HFLI is accepting applications from veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. Long Island veterans are encouraged to sign up by going to our website www.honorflightlongisland.org. It’s important to submit an application, as that will

ensure placement on our list. veterans fly for free, thanks to donations from across Long Island. They are accompanied by guardians, able-bodied volunteers who donate $400 (tax deductible) to offset their travel costs. If there is no family member to act as a guardian, Honor Flight has volunteers ready to step up for the privilege of escorting our heroes to their memorials. Questions can be answered by calling Jamie Bowden at (631) 702-2423 or by emailing Jamie at JBowden@ southamptontownny.gov.

—Submitted by Robert F. Salant

Safe Center Offers New Resources For Child Abuse Survivors

Receives $12k gift from Hope East Church

The Safe Center, located in Bethpage, NY, recently opened its new forensic interview observation and recording room for its Child Advocacy Center, made possible with a $12,000 donation from the Hope East Church, located in Manhasset, NY. The room will increase efficiency, decrease wait times and allow The Safe Center to serve more families.

“Time is critical in responding to allegations of child abuse, to help the child as well as the non-offending family members, as well as coordinating with detectives investigating the case,” said Debra Lyons, Associate Executive Director of The Safe Center. “Expanding our service capacity by creating a second observation and recording room will help us meet our goal of keeping all children and families safe.”

The Safe Center’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a partnership between Nassau County Police, Child Protective

Services, District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Nassau County Probation, NYU Langone Long Island, and The Safe Center. These co-located partners form the Nassau County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and collaborate to investigate, prosecute, and support almost 1000 allegations of child abuse annually. The CAC is designed and decorated to provide a safe, child-friendly environment to help alleged child victims feel safe to discuss their alleged abuse, and for child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse to receive support and services to help them heal.

“The Safe Center’s work is critical to protecting children who have been abused,” said David Jung, Senior Pastor, Hope East Church. “Our congregation has once again risen to the challenge of making a true difference in our community and across Nassau County.”

About The Safe Center

The Safe Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is the leading victim service organization in Nassau County, providing comprehensive and trauma-informed services for victims of interpersonal violence including domestic violence, child sexual and severe physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse. In 2014, The Safe Center was created by the merger of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (founded in 1978) and the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (founded in 1979). This merger created a highly integrated service model to empower victims of interpersonal violence to recover from their abuse. The Safe Center operates a 24-hour Hotline (516-542-0404) providing crisis intervention, access to services, and information and support. Visit https://www. tscli.org for more information. Follow

WWII, Korean and Vietnam War veterans, with Honor Flight guardians and officials, at the Spring D.C. WWII Memorial visit.

(Photo by Mark Chamberlain for Honor Flight.)

The Safe Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

—Submitted by The Safe Center

David Jung, Pastor, Hope East Church; Marissa Blinder, Forensic Coordinator, The Safe Center; Corinne Giordano, Director of Multidisciplinary Team Services, The Safe Center; Beth Markham, Pastor, Hope East Church. (Contributed photo)

ART! about

Farmingdale’s 12th annual Art in the Park festival

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

September saw the return of Art in the Park to Farmingdale’s Village Green. The outdoor show and sale featured over 20 artists from a variety of mediums and backgrounds. Also on display was the delightful Children’s Clothesline Artwork exhibit. Thanks to Fran Rotundo and the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee for planning the Art in the Park event. Follow Farmingdale Village Events on Facebook @farmingdale11735 or on Instagram @ farmingdalevillagenyevents.

LiBretto is another artist who displayed work at the event.

Various displays were set up around the Village Green.

Artists set up tents and tables with their work.

Art in the Park featured a variety of art styles and mediums.

Local artists are proud to show off and sell their work.

Elementary school artists look for their work on the clothesline.

Clothesline displays works from local elementary school artists. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

LEGAL NOTICES

Oyster Bay

COUNTY OF NASSAU

BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BETHPAGE FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL

BUDGET FOR 2024

WHEREAS, on the 14th day of September 2023, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bethpage Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 225 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714 and

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before October 17, 2023 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RE-

SOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bethpage Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2024 as of this date for the purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 17, 2023 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerks of the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay and at the office of the Bethpage Fire District Secretary at 225 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714 where it may be inspected by any interest person during office hours. In addition, copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FUR-

THER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bethpage Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 225 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Bethpage Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bethpage Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said resolution and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 225 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Dated: September 14, 2023

Board of Fire Commissioners

Bethpage Fire District Towns of Hempstead and

ATTEST: Mary Jo Bella District Secretary 9-27-2023-1T-#242783NOB/BETH

FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff,

v.

DANIEL MANGAN, MEGHAN O’GEARY, ET AL. Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 21, 2017, I, Malachy

P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 11, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows:

36 Radcliffe Ave Farmingdale, NY 11735 SBL No.: 45-225121,122,123,124

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004479/2015 in the amount of $498,844.66 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 9-27-20-13-6-2023-4T#242390-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of CVL Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2023. Office location, Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served ands shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Fulton St., Apt. 10A, Farmingdale, NY 11735. 10-11-4; 9-27-20-13-6-20236T-#242506-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 59 Radcliffe Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 48 Block: 503 Lots: 40, 41, 42 & 110. Approximate amount of judgment $280,460.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008323/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: August 30, 2023

10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T#242694-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING

CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 4, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-420

FARMINGDALE

KEN & ROSEMARY PE-

TERSON: (A) Variance to allow existing 12.2 ft. by 18.3 ft. shed having less rear yard setback exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool deck with steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance

to allow existing aboveground swimming pool having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing trellis over deck with steps to grade and 12.2 ft. by 18.3 ft. shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Damin Dr., 211.64 ft. E/o Cardinal Ln., a/k/a 11 Damin Drive, Farmingdale, NY

SEC. 48

BLK. 555

LOT 15

ZONE R1-7 SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

9-27-2023-1T-#242616NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, ANTHONY JOSEPH CAMARDA INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ANDREA P. DONOVAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ANDREA P. DONOVAN, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 28, 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 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 Columbia Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 49 Block 69 Lot 134. Approximate amount of judgment $423,992.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612873/2021. 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”. Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY

14221 19-000726 77720

10-18-11-4; 9-27-2023-4T#242695-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Farmingdale, NY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DESCRIPTION: SCISSOR LIFT BID

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices Building (entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:30 a.m. on October 5, 2023 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the best interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education

Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735

Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon

Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York

Dated: September 27, 2023

9-27-2023-1T-#242830NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A.

AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10

MASTER PARTICIPATION

TRUST, Plaintiff against GINA M. FLORIO, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

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

Premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 380 Lot 12. All that certain plot, piece or par-

cel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $204,905.81 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006143/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee NY201900000478-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Prissy Beauty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 28, 2023. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 160 East Sunrise Highway #1184, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS

Index No. 801294/2023

Date Summons Filed: 6/26/2023

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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

ALEJANDRA MARIA

CASTRILLON, Plaintiff, -against-

JOSE CINTRON, Defendant.

ACTION FOR DIVORCE

To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the

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

Dated: June 22, 2023 s/s Jan Gomerman Jan Gomerman, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 807 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station, NY 11746 631-549-1777 10-4; 9-27-20-2023-3T#242680-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING

CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 4, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-424 -

AMENDMENT

HICKSVILLE

TRAN CHAU: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 21-399 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 9, 2021, to allow existing cellar entrance.

W/s/o Bethpage Rd., 136.29 ft. N/o Franklin St., a/k/a 92 Bethpage Road, Hicksville, NY

SEC. 12

BLK. 188

LOT 267

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-444

HICKSVILLE

DOVE STREET LLC: (A)

Variance to construct new dwelling on vacant lot having less width of lot at front property line, width of lot at required rear yard, lot size, average front yard setback (Locust Street) and exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 22-385 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 22, 2022.

NW/ cor. of Locust St. & Newbridge Rd., a/k/a Locust Street, Hicksville, NY

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Continued from page 15

SEC. 45

BLK. 73

LOT 49

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-472

HICKSVILLE

BAYZID OMAM: (A) Variance to allow existing dwelling exceeding maximum height than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow parking in the required side/front yard (Grant Court).

(C) Variance to allow existing swimming pool and waterfall having less rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow existing waterfall having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (E) Amend

Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 20-273 and granted Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 1, 2020.

NE/ cor. of Grant Ct. Washington St., a/k/a 1 Grant Court, Hicksville, NY

SEC. 11

BLK. 339

LOT 27

ZONE R1-6

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

4276 LUDWIG LLC

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”), Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 0 2023. Office location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 11 Woodpecker Lane, Levittown, NY . Purpose or Character

To engage in any lawful act or activity. #100726

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LEGAL NOTICE

S P CO T OF T

STAT OF N YOCO NTY OF NASSA

D TSC BAN NA-

TIONA CO PANY, AS

T ST FO A NT

S C ITI S INC., AS-

S T-BAC D PASS-

T O C TIFI-

CAT S, S I S 200 - ,

V.

TIFICAT S, S I S 200is the Plaintiff and DA D CONNO Y, T AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction AIN

O S IN at the NASSA CO NTY S P CO T, NO T SID ST PS, 00 S P CO T D I , IN OLA, NY 11501, on October 0, 2023 at 2 30P , premises nown as 2 OODCOC LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY Section 4 , Bloc

2 , ot ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEVITTOWN, NEAR HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 010259/2014. Charles Casolaro, s . - eferee. obertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, P C 00 erchants 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 ONE PI C O SIN C. Articles of Organization

filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 0 2 23. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC 3300 Jackson Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PARTIAL

REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE

WORKERS, ISLAND

TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTIC IS BY I -

ty for interested parties and citizens to be heard regarding a proposed resolution for property tax reduction of to 10% of the assessed value of the primary residence for residents who are volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers and have been a certified member of their respective department for a period of two full years. Upon the conclusion of this public hearing, the Board of Education intends to vote on this proposed resolution at its public meeting Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Said hearing may be adjourned from time to time as necessary.

Dated evittown, New Yor September 22, 2023

By Order of the BOA D OF D CATION OF T IS AND T S NION F SC OO DIST ICT Nassau County Levittown, New York

Natalie cAuley, District Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education, evittown Public Schools, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, hereby invites the submission of sealed proposals for the following services RFP #LPS-23-007 Athletic Trainer Services. The District will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 0 00 a.m. on October 2, 2023, at the Office of the Purchasing Department, Levittown emorial ducation Center, 0 Abbey ane, oom 3 , Levittown, New York, 11756. Specifications may be obtained at the same office. Proposals will be opened on the stated date and time, but will not be publicly read aloud.

Proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of ninety (90) days from the date of proposal opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals, 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. For further information call Bonnie Pampinella, Purchasing Agent at (516) 434-7014.

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MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC OF SA S -

assape ua, NY . All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at assape ua, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 2, B OC 3 0, OT 4. Approximate amount of judgment 202,0 . plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (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. ar oidell, s ., eferee Fren el ambert eiss eisman ordon, P 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 0 0 -0 0 4-F00 77118

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC OF SA

S P CO T CO NTY OF NASSA , .S. BAN NATIONA ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDI ID A CAPACITY

B T SO Y AS T ST FO T AC T ST, S I S 20 -CTT, Plaintiff, vs. N NO N I SAT- A , N T-OF- IN, DIST IB T S, CTO S, AD INIST ATO S, T ST S, D IS S, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, I NO S, C DITO S AND S CC SSO S IN INT ST AND N AY A P SONS A IN O C AI IN , ND , BY O T O T

D C D NT DO OT Y IN, T A ., Defendant(s).

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed eferee will cancel the sale. Peter . ramer, s ., eferee (516) 510-4020 nuc les, omosins i anfro, P, Taxter oad, Suite 0, lmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 9-27-20-13-6-2023-4T2423 -NOB ASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE S P CO T CO NTY OF NASSA , FINANC OF A ICA S C, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN . FA I I TTI, T A ., Defendant(s).

the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, NY 11501 on October , 2023 at 2 30 P premises nown as mily St, assapequa, NY 11758.

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

D A D CONNO Y, T.

AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTIC IS BY

I N pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated arch 2, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BAN NATIONA COPANY, AS T ST FO A NT S C ITI S INC., ASS T-BAC D PASS-T O

EN that pursuant to Section 4 -a of the eal Property Tax Law, the Board of Education of the Island Trees Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Stephen . aropczyc School, 4 Farmedge oad, Levittown, New York. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportuni -

P CO T CO NTY OF NASSA Citiban , N.A., Plaintiff A AINST Peter . and, Susan A. and, et al., Defendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, NY 11501 on October 10, 2023 at 2 00P , premises nown as 330 North Hickory Street, assape ua a a North

Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem and ilitary Attorney, Confirming eferee s eport and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 19, 2023, I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, NY 11501 on October 10, 2023 at 2 00 p.m., premises known as 5 Willet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 287 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is 432, 4 . 4 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 609749/2021. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Pursuant to an Order Confirming eferee eport, Amend the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 3, 2023, I, the undersigned eferee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, ineola, NY 0 on October 0, 2023 at 2 00 p.m., premises known as 85 Elm Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 326 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is 3 ,222. plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 617177/2018. 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 eferee will cancel the sale.

ar icciardi, s ., eferee reenspoon arder, 0 adison Avenue, Suite 00, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 9-27-20-13-6-2023-4T242 0 -NOB ASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIC OF SA

S P CO TCO NTY OF NASSA

I IN TON T ST, NA, S CC SSO T STTO CITIBAN NA, AS T ST ON B A F OF

T IST D O D-

S OF B A ST A NS

ASS T BAC D S C I-

TI S I T ST 200 - 4, ASS T-BAC D C TIFICAT S S I S 200 - 4, Plaintiff, AGAINST N Y OB T JAC S, JOS P JACQUES, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 15, 2017.

I, the undersigned eferee, will sell at public auction at

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 53, Block A-3 and Lot 7.

Approximate amount of judgment 2,4 .0 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013480/2010.

ichard . angone, s ., eferee, Aldridge Pite, P - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 arcus Drive, Suite 200, elville, NY 11747 10-4; 9-27-20-13-2023-4T242 -NOB ASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of ducation of the assape ua nion Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted on July 6, 2023, a Special District eeting of the ualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 00 o cloc A. . to 00 o cloc P. . Prevailing Time) at the following voting places Massapequa High School Gymnasium, 4925 erric oad, assape ua, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. 1; John P. McKenna School Senior Center, 210 Spruce Street and Second A venue, assape ua Par , New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. 2; Raymond J. Lockhart School Gymnasium, Pittsburgh Avenue, assapequa, New York, for those persons residing in Election District No. 3; and fie School general purpose room, 330 assape ua Avenue and Prospect Place, assape ua, New Yor , for those persons residing in Election District No. 4, for the purpose of voting upon the following three Propositions

PROPOSITION #1

SO D

(a) That the Board of Education of assape ua nion Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct al -

terations and improvements to various District buildings and sites the Project , substantially as described in a plan prepared the District with the assistance of 2 Architects Engineers, (the Plan , which plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk; including roof replacements and/or reconstruction; improvements to the heating, air conditioning and water systems; exterior door and hardware replacements; building envelope improvements, including masonry repointing, brick renovations and window sill replacement; fuel tank removals/replacement; elevator cab refurbishment; loading dock reconstruction; and athletic and recreation improvements, including the construction/ installation of a synthetic turf field and playground e uipment and safety surface improvements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed 4 ,4 0, 4 provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed 4 ,4 0, 4 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined said Board of Education; and

c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed 4 ,4 0, 4 and a tax is herevoted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

PROPOSITION #2 SO D

That the Board of Education of assape ua nion Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is hereby authorized to construct energy efficiency and conservation improvements to District facilities, including new LED lighting improvements; pipe and valve insulation; air conditioning and refrigeration compressor controls; steam trap, motor, and condensing unit replacements; kitchen hood exhaust fan controls; building envelope weatherization; domestic hot water and burner furnace controls; the installation of photovoltaic electrical generation equipment; and other improvements, as authorized Article 9 of the Energy aw and egulations of the Commissioner of Education,

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at an estimated cost of not to exceed $24,000,000, such amount to be financed, in anticipation of the realization of energy cost savings, pursuant to an energy performance contract.

PROPOSITION #3 RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to the Hawthorn Elementary School (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, (the “Plan”), which Plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, including roof replacement; ceiling, flooring, door, hardware and lighting replacements; and casework upgrades; improvements to the heating, fire alarm, electrical, signage, public address and phone systems AT flooring and other abatement; kitchen renovation; building envelope improvements; toilet renovations; and site and parking improvements, including asphalt, paving, fencing and sidewalk improvements; the foregoing to include the original equipment, machinery, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $11,789,885; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and

c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

Such Propositions shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed forms:

PROPOSITION #1

YES NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to various District buildings

and sites, substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $46,490,545; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed 4 ,4 0, 4 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and ( c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $46,490,545 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

PROPOSITION #2

YES NO

RESOLVED:

That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is hereby authorized to construct energy efficiency and conservation improvements to District facilities as authorized by Article 9 of the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, at an estimated cost of not to exceed $24,000,000, such amount to be financed, in anticipation of the realization of energy cost savings, pursuant to an energy performance contract.

PROPOSITION #3

YES NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of Massapequa Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to the Hawthorn Elementary School, substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of H2M Architects & Engineers, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $11,789,885; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and ( c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $11,789,885 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

The voting will be conducted by ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to

§2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four ( 4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at said Special District Meeting. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at said Special District Meeting. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The register of the ualified voters of said School District prepared for the Annual District Meeting and Election held on May 16, 2023 shall be used by the Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District Meeting to be held on October 17, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all ualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law, in the following locations: Massapequa High School Gym, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758; John P. McKenna School - Gymnasium, 210 Spruce Street and Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York 11762; Raymond J. Lockhart School Gym, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, New York 11758; and Fairfield School, general purpose room, 330 Massapequa Avenue and Prospect Place, Massapequa, New York 11758 on October 10, 2023, between the hours of 4:00 o’clock P.M. and 8:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Special District Meeting, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meeting for which the register is prepared. Additionally, registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all ualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), on all regular days during which the office of the District Cler is in operation, located at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meeting. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education

aw will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for said Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on Saturday, October 14, 2023, by appointment only, and at the polling place(s) on the day of said Special District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, September 18, 2023; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than 30 days prior to said Special District Meeting; i.e., no earlier than September 18, 2023, and at least seven (7) days before said Special District Meeting; i.e., no later than October 10, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before said Special District Meeting; i.e., October 16, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time), on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to ualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, October 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., on weekdays prior to the day set for said Special District Meeting and on October 17, 2023, the dayset for said Special District eeting. Any ualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/ her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a ualified voter of the Massapequa Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Cler , 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, by email to abellizzi@msd. kl2.ny.us or fax sent to 516308-5009. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email.

Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on September

21, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are ualified voters of the Massapequa Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758, by email to abellizzi(a),msd.k12.ny.os, or fax sent to 516-308-5009. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Cler at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., on September 21, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 1175 8. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on October 17, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on October 17, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Special District Meeting. Only ualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dated: July 6, 2023

ANNE MARIE BELLIZZI District Clerk 10-11; 9-27-13; 8-30-20234T-#242259-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE, EN EL CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a una resolución de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau,

Nueva York, adoptada el 6 de julio de 2023, una reunión extraordinaria del distrito de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar se llevará a cabo el día Martes, 17 de octubre de 2023 de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en los siguientes lugares de votación: gimnasio de la escuela secundaria Massapequa High School, en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral n.º 1; centro para personas mayores de John P. McKenna School, en 210 Spruce Street y Second Avenue, Massapequa Park, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral n.º 2; gimnasio de Raymond J. Lockhart School, en 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral n.º 3; y el salón de uso gene e fie c , en 330 Massapequa Avenue y Prospect Place, Massapequa, Nueva York, para las personas que vivan en el distrito electoral n.º 4, con el propósito de votar sobre las siguientes tres propuestas:

PROPUESTA N.º 1: SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a construir reformas y mejoras a varios edificios y terrenos del distrito (el “Proyecto”), sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de H2M Architects & Engineers, (el “Plan”), que obra en el archivo y está disponible para inspecci n p blica en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito e incluye reemplazos o reconstrucción del techo; mejoras en los sistemas de calefacción, aire acondicionado y agua; reemplazos de puertas exteriores y equipamiento; mejoras en el cerramiento del edificio, incluidos el revestimiento de la mampostería, la renovación de ladrillos y el reemplazo del saliente de las ventanas; retiros/reemplazo de tanques de combustible; restauración de la cabina del ascensor; reconstrucción del muelle de carga; y mejoras en deportes y recreación, incluida la construcción/instalación de un campo de césped sintético y equipamiento para el patio de juego y mejoras en la superficie de seguridad todo los puntos mencionados antes incluirán mobiliario, equipamiento, maquinaria y dispositivos originales, y todo el terreno auxiliar y relacionado, la demolición u otro trabajo requerido en conexión con ellos; y se destinará para ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos adicionales a ello y para su financiación, un monto que no debe exceder los $46,490,545; siempre y cuando los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto establecidos en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos

componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignación obrará en favor de los intereses del distrito;

(b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total que no debe exceder los 4 ,4 0, 4 para financiar ese costo, y ese gravamen se exigirá y recaudará en cuotas en la cantidad de años y en los montos que determine la Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $46,490,545, y por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

PROPUESTA N.º 2: SE RESUELVE:

Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a construir mejoras de eficiencia y conservaci n energética en las instalaciones del distrito, incluidas nuevas mejoras de iluminación LED; aislamiento de tuberías y válvulas; controles de compresores de aire acondicionado y refrigeración; reemplazos de purgadores de vapor, motores y unidades condensadoras; controles de extractores de campanas de cocina; climatización del cerramiento del edificio controles de la caldera y del agua caliente doméstica; la instalación del equipo de generación eléctrica fotovoltaica; y otras mejoras, según lo autorizado por el artículo 9 de la Ley de Energía y Reglamentos del Comisionado de Educación, con un costo estimado que no debe exceder los $24,000,000, y este monto se financiar , en previsi n de la consecución de ahorros de costos de energía, conforme a un contrato de rendimiento energético.

PROPUESTA N.º 3: SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Massapequa Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a construir mejoras y modificaciones a la escuela primaria Hawthorn Elementary School (el “Proyecto”), sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de H2M Architects & Engineers, (el “Plan”), que obra en el archivo y está disponible para inspecci n p blica en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito e incluye reemplazo del techo; reemplazos de cielorrasos, pisos, puertas, equipamiento e iluminación; y mejoras en los casilleros; mejoras en los sistemas de calefacción, alarma contra incendios, electricidad, señalización, megafonía y teléfono; pisos con losetas de vinilo y amianto (VAT) y otras reducciones; renovación de la cocina; mejoras del cerramiento del

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edificio renovaciones de los ba os y mejoras del terreno y del estacionamiento, incluidas las mejoras de asfalto, pavimentaci n, vallado y acera los puntos mencionados antes incluir n e uipamiento, ma uinaria dispositivos originales, y todo el terreno auxiliar y relacionado, la demolici n u otro trabajo re uerido en conexi n con ellos y se destinar para ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y adicionales a ello y para su financiaci n, un monto ue no debe exceder los , , siempre y cuando los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto establecidos en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de ducaci n determina ue tal reasignaci n obrar en favor de los intereses del distrito b ue, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total ue no debe exceder los , , para financiar ese costo, y ese gravamen se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en la cantidad de a os y en los montos ue determine dicha Junta de ducaci n y c ue, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisi n de bonos del distrito por un monto total de capital ue no debe exceder los , , y por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el inter s sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

Dichas propuestas aparecer n en las boletas electorales utilizadas para votar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito antes mencionada sustancialmente de las formas resumidas a continuaci n

PROPUESTA N.º 1:

S NO

S S a ue, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de ducaci n del Distrito scolar assape ua nion Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva Yor el Distrito , a construir reformas y mejoras en varios edificios y terrenos del distrito, sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de 2 Architects ngineers, y se destinar para ello un monto ue no debe exceder los 4 ,4 0, 4 b ue, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total ue no debe exceder los 4 ,4 0, 4 para financiar tal costo dicho gravamen se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en los a os y los montos ue determine la Junta de ducaci n y c ue, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisi n de bonos del distrito por el monto total de capital ue no debe exceder los 4 ,4 0, 4 y, por el presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el inter s de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

PROPUESTA N.º 2: S NO

S S

ue, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de ducaci n del Distrito scolar assape ua nion Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva Yor , a construir mejoras de eficiencia y conservaci n energ tica en las instalaciones del distrito, seg n lo autorizado por el art culo de la ey de nerg a y eglamentos del Comisionado de ducaci n, con un costo estimado ue no debe exceder los 24,000,000, y este monto se financiar , en previsi n de la consecuci n de ahorros de costos de energ a, conforme a un contrato de rendimiento energ tico.

PROPUESTA N.º 3: S NO S S a ue, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de ducaci n del Distrito scolar assape ua nion Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva Yor el Distrito , a construir mejoras y reformas en la escuela primaria awthorn lementary School, sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el distrito con la asistencia de 2 Architects ngineers, y se destinar para ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos adicionales a ello y su financiamiento, un monto ue no debe exceder los , , b ue, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto ue no debe exceder los , , para financiar tal costo dicho gravamen se exigir y recaudar en cuotas en los a os y los montos ue determine la Junta de ducaci n y c ue, en previsi n de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisi n de bonos del distrito por el monto de capital ue no debe exceder los , , y, por el presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el inter s de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad. a votaci n se realizar mediante boleta electoral, seg n lo estipulado en la ey de ducaci n y las urnas permanecer n abiertas de 00 a. m. a 00 p. m. hora vigente , durante el tiempo ue sea necesario para ue los votantes presentes en ese momento puedan emitir sus votos.

PO DIO D PS NT , TA BI N S

NOTIFICA ue el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio seg n la secci n 20 4 de la ey de ducaci n o el art culo de la ey de lecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora seg n la secci n 20 4 de la ey de ducaci n y vot en una reuni n del distrito anual o extraordinaria en los ltimos cuatro 4 a os calendario, es elegible para votar en la mencionada reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Si un votante est registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del art culo de la ey de lecciones, tambi n es elegible para votar en la mencionada reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Todas las dem s personas ue deseen votar deben registrarse.

a Junta de egistro usar el registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar preparado para la reuni n y elecci n anual del distrito del de mayo de 2023 como base para la preparaci n del registro para dicha reuni n extraordinaria del distrito ue se celebrar el de octubre de 2023.

PO DIO D P -

S NT , TA BI N S NOTIFICA ue la Junta de egistro se reunir a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n la secci n 20 4 de la ey de ducaci n, en los siguientes lugares gimnasio de la escuela secundaria assape ua igh School, en 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, Nueva Yor gimnasio de John P. c enna School, en 2 0 Spruce Street y Second Avenue, assape ua Par , Nueva Yor 2 gimnasio de aymond J. oc hart School, en Pittsburgh Avenue, assape ua, Nueva Yor y sal n de uso general de Fairfield School, en 330 assape ua Avenue y Prospect Place, assape ua, Nueva Yor , el 0 de octubre de 2023, de 4 00 p. m. a 00 p. m., hora vigente , para a adir cual uier nombre adicional al registro ue se utilizar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr derecho a ue su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando en la reuni n de la Junta de egistro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacci n de dicha Junta ue esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito para la ue se prepara el registro. Adem s, el registro se llevar a cabo a los fines de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito seg n la secci n 20 4 de la ey de ducaci n hasta el jueves 2 de octubre de 2023, de 00 p. m. a 4 00 p. m., hora vigente , todos los d as normales en los ue funcione la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, Nueva Yor . Durante ese horario, toda persona tendr derecho a ue su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando en ese horario se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacci n de dicha Secretaria del Distrito ue esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. l registro preparado de acuerdo con la secci n 20 4 de la ey de ducaci n se presentar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, Nueva Yor , y estar disponible para inspecci n por parte de cual uier votante calificado del distrito, a partir del jueves 2 de octubre de 2023, de 00 a. m. a 4 00 p. m., hora vigente , los d as de la semana y todos los d as antes del d a establecido para la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito, excepto el domingo y el s bado 4 de octubre de 2023, solo mediante cita y en los lugares de

votaci n el d a de la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito.

PO P S NT , TA BI N S NOTIFICA

ue la Secretaria del Distrito otorgar las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia durante el horario escolar a partir del lunes de septiembre de 2023. a Secretaria del Distrito deber recibir las solicitudes completadas no antes de los 30 d as previos a la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito es decir, no antes del de septiembre de 2023, y al menos siete d as antes de la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito, es decir, antes del 0 de octubre de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe enviarse al votante por correo, o el d a antes de la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito es decir, el de octubre de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta electoral por ausencia. a Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes de las 00 p. m., hora vigente , el martes de octubre de 2023.

abr disponible una lista de personas para las ue se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia para ue los votantes calificados del distrito puedan inspeccionar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves 2 de octubre de 2023, de 00 a. m. a 4 00 p. m., los d as de la semana previos al d a establecido para la reuni n extraordinaria del distrito antes mencionada y el de octubre de 2023, el d a establecido para dicha reuni n extraordinaria del distrito. Cual uier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el lugar de votaci n podr objetar la votaci n de la boleta electoral por los motivos ue considere oportunos, presentando su objeci n y las razones de esta al inspector de la elecci n antes del cierre de las urnas.

PO DIO D PS NT , TA BI N S NOTIFICA ue los votantes militares ue no est n registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito scolar assape ua nion Free pidiendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito, y entreg ndola en persona o envi ndola por correo postal a Office of the District Cler , 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, New Yor , por correo electr nico a abellizzi msd. 2.ny.us o por fax al -30 - 00 . l pedido de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electr nico. os formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito antes de las 00 p. m., el 2 de septiembre de 2023.

PO DIO D P -

S NT , TA BI N S NOTIFICA ue los votantes militares ue sean votantes calificados del Distrito scolar assape ua nion Free

pueden pedir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar en persona a la Secretaria del Distrito, por correo postal a Office of the District Cler , 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, New Yor , por correo electr nico a abellizzi msd. 2.ny.us o por fax al30 - 00 . n esta solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia sobre la recepci n de la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electr nico. l votante militar debe entregar la solicitud de boleta electoral militar original en persona o por correo postal a la oficina de la Secretaria del distrito ubicada en 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, New Yor . Para ue se le otorgue una boleta electoral militar a un votante militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta electoral militar v lida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito antes de las 00 p. m., el 2 de septiembre de 2023. Dichas solicitudes de boleta electoral militar recibidas conforme a lo mencionado anteriormente se procesar n de la misma manera ue las solicitudes de boletas electorales no militares, en virtud de la secci n 20 -a de la ey de ducaci n. a solicitud de boleta electoral militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir dicha boleta por correo, fax o correo electr nico.

PO P S NT , TA BI N S NOTIFICA ue la boleta electoral militar original de un votante militar debe entregarse en persona o por correo postal a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito ubicada en 4 2 erric oad, assape ua, New Yor . as boletas electorales militares se escrutar n si la Secretaria del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de la votaci n del de octubre de 2023 y tienen una marca de cancelaci n del servicio postal de los stados nidos o del servicio postal de un pa s extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepci n por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los stados nidos o si las recibe antes de las 00 p. m. del de octubre de 2023, y est n firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha ue establezca ue no son posteriores al d a previo de dicha reuni n extraordinaria del distrito.

Solo podr n votar los votantes calificados ue est n debidamente registrados.

PO O D N D A

J NTA D D CACI N

Fecha de julio de 2023

ANN

hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 4, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF

APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-431

MASSAPEQUA PARK

PAMELA THEOHARIS:

(A) ariance to allow existing wood dec with steps to grade having less rear yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) ariance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance.

s o ichele Ter., 3 .43

ft. N o endy n., a a 3 ichele Terrace, assape ua Par , NY

SEC. 53

BLK. 173

LOT 8

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-422

MASSAPEQUA

MR. PROPERTY BUILDERS LLC: ariance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street, width of lot from front property line to re uired rear yard and lot size than permitted by Ordinance.

PARCEL A

N cor. of Cloc s Blvd.

Trebor d., a a 0 Cloc s Boulevard, assape ua, NY

SEC. 66

BLK. 139

LOT 1

ZONE R1-10

APPEAL NO. 23-423

MASSAPEQUA

MR. PROPERTY BUILDERS LLC: ariance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot from front property line to re uired rear yard and lot size than permitted by Ordinance.

PARCEL

N cor. of Cloc s Blvd.

Trebor d., a a 0 Cloc s Boulevard, assape ua, NY

SEC. 66 BLK. 139

LOT 1

ZONE R1-10

APPEAL NO. 23-438

MASSAPEQUA

JESSICA PETER MILLER: ariance to allow existing ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

N cor. of ighland St. . Shinnecoc Ave., a a 3 ighland Street ., assape ua, NY

SEC. 66

BLK. 37

LOT 6

ZONE R1-10

APPEAL NO. 23-445

one-story rear addition and detached garage exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) ariance to allow existing detached garage having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (E) ariance to allow existing shed A and shed B having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (F) ariance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (G) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 0 - and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals, dated April 30, 200 .

S s o Jetmore Pl., 3 2. ft. o Forest Ave ., a a 4 Jetmore Place, assape ua, NY

SEC. 65 BLK. 133

LOT

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-508

MASSAPEQUA ANDREAS KYPREOS: ariance to construct new dwelling having less average front yard setbac , exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

N s o Shoreham d., 420 ft. o Cedar Shore Dr., a a 4 Shoreham oad, assape ua, NY

SEC. 65

BLK. 156

LOT 42

ZONE R1-10/OHG

APPEAL NO. 23-429 -

AMENDMENT

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

CARMELO PAOLA OL-

IVA: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 4-4 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals, dated August 2, 4, to allow existing garage conversion.

N s o N. Albany Ave., 4 0 ft. o N. New Yor Dr., a a N. Albany Avenue, N. assape ua, NY

SEC. 48 BLK. 10 LOT

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-368

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

KAITLYN WARD: (A)

ariance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to allow existing ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side front yard North Par Avenue than permitted by Ordinance. S cor. of N. lm St. N. Par Ave., a a 2 4 N. lm Street, North assape ua, NY

SEC. 52 BLK. 77 LOT 1

ASS

MASSAPEQUA

NICHOLAS VASILAKIS:

ZONE R1-7

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is

(A) ariance to construct front non-raised ridge dormer having less average front yard setbac and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to construct front non-raised ridge dormer and allow existing one-story rear addition exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (C) ariance to allow existing

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK -2 -2023- T- 242NOB ASS

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2005-CB8, V.

TINA L. EMANUELE A/K/A

TINA EMANUELE A/K/A

TINA L. MCCORMACK

A/K/A TINA MCCORMACK, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 28, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR

IN INTEREST TO JPMOR -

GAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB8 is the Plaintiff and TINA L.

EMANUELE A/K/A TINA

EMANUELE A/K/A TINA L.

MCCORMACK A/K/A TINA

MCCORMACK A/K/A, 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 26, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 84 CEDAR DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 66, Block 33, Lot 42 43: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MASSAPEQUA, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 603178/2019. Jaime Lynam, 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.

10-18-11-4; 9-27-2023-

4T- 242 0-NOB ASS

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank

National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust 2006-2 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST lizabeth Alexander, Scot Alexander, Scot Alexander, Jr, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 916 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 67, LOT: 41. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,073.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 0 32 20 . The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Fren-

kel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091345-F00 77618 10-11-4; 9-27-20-2023-4T242 0-NOB P -O D BETH

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 4, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-455

OLD BETHPAGE

MIGUEL VALENCIA: (A) Variance to construct two story addition and rear platform with steps to grade exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted Ordinance.

(B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

N/s/o Jane Dr., 282 ft. W/o Walter Ln., a/k/a 15 Jane Drive, Old Bethpage, NY SEC. 47

BLK. 76

LOT 16

ZONE R1-7

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK -2 -2023- T- 242 -

NOB/OLD BETH

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 4, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 23-306

PLAINVIEW

JAY BENOWITZ: (A) ariance to allow existing paver patio having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 4 ft. high vinyl fence on top of 5.17 ft. high retaining wall exceeding maximum height than permitted Ordinance. NE/ cor. of Overlook Ln. Elmwood Ct., a/k/a 9 Over-

look Lane, Plainview, NY

SEC. 13

BLK. 68

LOT 17

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-352

PLAINVIEW HOWARD BROCKWAY:

(A) ariance to allow existing wood dec exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted Ordinance. (B) ariance to allow existing paver platform with steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

E/s/o S. Oaks Blvd., N/o Wood Ln., a/k/a 28 S. Oaks Boulevard, Plainview, NY SEC. 12 BLK. 592

LOT 25

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-430

PLAINVIEW PY WASHINGTON PLAZA LLC: Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

S/s/o Washington Ave., E/o Manetto Hill Rd., a/k/a Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY

SEC. 13 BLK. 110

LOT 12

ZONE NB

APPEAL NO. 23-457

PLAINVIEW

PHILLIP BRENNER: (A)

Variance to construct cantilevered second floor addition having less average front yard setback than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to

allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

W/s/o Shelter Hill Rd., 410 ft. S/o Sunset Ln., a/k/a 15 Shelter Hill Road, Plainview, NY SEC. 12 BLK. 451

LOT 20

ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 23-520

PLAINVIEW

TYLER RUTHIZER: (A)

Variance to construct rear addition and partial new and partial existing raised concrete masonry patio having less aggregate side yards than permitted Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct rear addition having less rear yard setback than permitted Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (C) Variance to construct egress window well having less side yard setback than permitted Ordinance.

E/s/o Central Park Rd., 270.55 ft. S/o Manetto Dr., a/k/a 200 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY

SEC. 12

BLK. 374

LOT 4

ZONE R1-7

SEPTEMBER 27,

Free Admission And Skate Rental Day

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announce a “Put Bullying on Ice” Awareness Day. The event will take place at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage on Saturday, October 7th from 2:45pm – 5:45pm during the public skate session. Free admission and skate rentals are offered for all students and families who reside in the Town of Oyster Bay. The concessionaire at the Ice Skating Center will offer a 25% discount for all purchases.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to raise awareness and enhance dialogue among children about the dangers associated with bullying while recognizing the need for education and commitment to prevent

For more information, contact 516-465-4774 or email htract@tscli.org.

this type of behavior. Together, we will Put Bullying on Ice and strengthen the bonds of our community.”

“Together as a community, we will unite for acceptance while pledging to create a kinder world without bullying,” added Councilwoman Walsh. “When we stand together, no one stands alone. That’s why the Town of Oyster Bay, Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, Long Island Crisis Center, New York Islanders and the Take Me Out to the Ballgame Foundation are partnering to put bullying on ice.”

For more information about this “Put Bullying on Ice” Awareness Day, please contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department at (516) 797-4121.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Receiver Pravato: 2023 General Tax Collection Is Closed

Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes

Jeffrey P. Pravato wishes to notify town residents that the 2023 General Tax Collection Warrant has been closed, and all related records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer.

The original warrant specified that $590,878,211.73 was to be collected to support Nassau County, Town of Oyster Bay, and special tax districts. Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $544,450.51 (0.1%). Nassau County’s portion was $254,667,368.54 (43%). The Town of Oyster Bay’s portion was $114,021,966.45 (19%), and the special tax district’s portion was $211,605,218.73 (36%).

A list of unpaid properties was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $10,039,207.50 (1.7%).

Receiver Pravato stated, “Property owners with delinquent taxes will be contacted by the Nassau County Treasurer. The Treasurer’s office can be contacted at 1 West Street, Mineola, (516) 571-2090. Home owners with unpaid taxes will be receiving

letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees.”

Receiver Pravato added, “The 2023-2024 School Tax collection will begin October 1st, and the final day to pay the first half tax without penalty is November 10th. Residents can expect to receive a tax bill in the mail the first week in October. Tax amounts due will not be available until October 1st.”

Residents with any questions may contact the Receiver’s Office at (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Jarosick, Augusta “Gussie” of North Bellmore, NY on August 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Catherine Cassara. Loving grandmother of Theresa Coakley (Mike) and Catherine Paccione (Frank). Devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by many who loved her (and her baking). Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. in Farmingdale. Interment Canarsie Cemetery.

Jankowski, Adam John Jr., 55, of Shirley, passed away August 31, 2023. Cherished son of Adam and Carol Jankowski. Loving father of Jessica Marie Jankowski and Stacy Jankowski. Dear brother of Mike Jankowski and Theresa M. DiGiovanna. Adam was a proud 26-year Army veteran, having served three tours in Afghanistan and one tour in Iraq. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, September 6th, at St. James RC Church. Interment with military honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Paccione, Kathleen J., “Kathy”, 65, of Shirley, passed away September 2, 2023. Cherished daughter of John Sr. and Joan Rose. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished fiancé of James Krauss. Loving mother of Jennifer (Daniel), Peter (Kat) and Patrick and “Bonus Mom” of Nicole (Anthony) and James (Kristyn). Amazing grandma of Mia Noel, Kaylie and Matthew and “Bonus Grandma” of Kylie, Hailey and James. Treasured sister of Laura (Bonnie), Patricia (Ed), Suzanne (Michael), John Jr. (Kerry) and Nancy. A graveside service was held Saturday, September 9th, at The Cemetery of the Holy Rood. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

DeBisceglia, Emanuel, 88, passed away September 6, 2023. Reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Anna. Loving father of Diane Qeliqi (Frank) and Anthony (Hope). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Carli, Nicholas, and Ariana. Dear brother of Gail Margino. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, September 9th, at St. James RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Quinn, Daniel P., 67, of Pennsylvania, formerly of Bethpage, passed away September 6, 2023. Reunited

in heaven with his parents Edwin Quinn and Grace Mulcahy Quinn, and his son Daniel Joseph Quinn. Loving dad of Angela Vaccariello (Jeff). Cherished gramps of Kaylee and Emily. Beloved brother of Billy (Peggy), Mike (Gayle), and Tom (Dawn). Dear uncle of Kelly, Laura, Dennis, Bobby, Brianne, and Shaun, and great uncle to seven great nieces and nephews. Interment took place Saturday, September 16, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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Gallagher, Patricia Ann, 78, of Bethpage, passed away June 29, 2023. Loving mother of Sean Sharnikow of Tampa, Florida and George Sharnikow of Greenwich, New York. Cherished grandmother of William Sharnikow and David Sharnikow. Dear sister of Dorothy Purcell. Memorial Visitation and Funeral Services were held Saturday, September 16th, 2-4 pm at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage.

Sciabarassi, Connie O., 82, of Bethpage passed away September 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother of Michele Hickey (Patrick). Proud grandmother of Logan Hickey. A Memorial Mass was held Saturday, September 16th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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Randazzo, John of Farmingdale, NY on September 10, 2023. Loving husband of Marilyn. Devoted father and father in law of John Randazzo, Lynn Dimuro (Jack), and Donna Grell (Eric). Cherished grandfather of 8. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. in Farmingdale.

Padavana, Nancy Lee of Farmingdale, NY on September 10, 2023. Loving sister of Pete Padavana (Robin) and the late Carol. Cherished aunt of Jennifer Padavana (Kenny). Nancy was adored by her nephew Peter Padavana and great nephews and niece; Kenny, Kyle, and Kensington. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. 385 Main St. Farmingdale. Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated.

The Nassau County Police Department is currently seeking Parttime Crossing Guards for assignments throughout Nassau County. All interested candidates meeting the qualifications for an NCPD Crossing Guard can obtain an application by clicking the link(s) below or by visiting any Nassau County Police Precinct. Qualifications are:

Nassau County residency required.

Candidates must be able to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic for the purpose of protecting children and other persons at or near a school crossing or other specified crossing.

Candidates must be able to understand English and speak English well enough to be understood. Must be able to give directions and maintain control of children.

Candidates must provide their own transportation and attend to their assigned location for the entire crossing period. Candidates must be able to withstand inclement weather and meet minimum

medical and physical requirements.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.

Starting salary for this position is $25.00 per hour with no fringe benefits. This part-time position can require up to 17 hours per week.

Selected candidates will be required to pay a $76.25 fingerprint fee and will undergo a background investigation conducted by the NCPD.

All interested candidates meeting the above stated criteria can obtain an application at any Nassau County Police Precinct or download it at: https://www.pdcn.org/ DocumentCenter/View/1907.

Respond to your local precinct with your completed application. You may also email your completed application to CrossingGuard@pdcn.org or fax it to (516)573-7408.

If your application is approved, you will be contacted by the Application Investigation Unit for further processing.

—From the Nassau County Police Department

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Labriola, Pravato Join Farmingdale

Flag Football Team For Opening Day

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, along with New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, joined the Farmingdale Flag Football Team for Opening Day Festivities. Officials wished the team a great season filled with fun and friendship and also thanked parents and coaches for their continued investment in youth athletics.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Saladino Celebrates Massapequa Mustangs

Opening Day

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined Councilman Tom Hand and Councilman Steve Labriola to celebrate the Massapequa Mustangs Football Opening Day. The Mustangs kicked off their 65th season of great sportsmanship, teamwork, and of course, football. Also in attendance was New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso and Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Volleyball Bested By Hunter

Senior outside hitter Madeline Stanley (Massapequa Park, N.Y.) reached nine kills for the third time in four matches, while junior middle blocker Mikayla Profeta (W. Islip, N.Y.) tied for the match-high with 10 points recently for the Farmingdale State College volleyball team, which fell in straight sets to host Hunter College, 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-8).

Profeta floored seven kills while adding four total blocks (two solo) and a team-best eight digs for the Rams (1-4), with Stanley’s nine kills leading the visitors. Freshman outside Doly DeJesus (Geneva, N.Y.) passed

seven digs in the back row to go with four kills, while freshman setter Sarah Rende (Wantagh, N.Y.) contributed 20 assists and a pair of assisted blocks against the Hawks (6-1).

Stanley and Profeta combined for 12.5 points in a second set that featured five ties and three lead changes, with the senior hitting .400 on 10 error-free swings and Profeta registering six kills and three total blocks (one solo).

—Story courtesy of Farmingdale State Athletics

Loria A Double Winner For Women’s Tennis Vs. Baruch

Sophomore Gabriella Loria (Levittown, N.Y.) picked up a pair of victories for the Farmingdale State College women’s tennis team, which dropped a 6-3, non-conference decision to visiting Baruch College.

Loria teamed with classmate Mikayla DeMaria (W. Babylon, N.Y.) for an 8-1 win for the Rams (1-2) at No. 3 doubles, besting the Bearcats’ (3-0) tandem of Keila Pagan and Shanae Love by an 8-1 count.

FSC then received a singles point from Loria at the No. 5 flight, when she outlasted Pagan by straight-set scores of 7-5 and 6-4. Fellow Rams sophomore MacKenzie Gisler (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) earned a triumph at No. 4 singles, battling back from one set down against Baruch’s Esther Benjamin to collect a 0-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory.

—Story courtesy of Farmingdale State Athletics

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Madeline Stanley (left) and Mikayla Profeta combined for 19.5 points versus the Hawks. (Contributed photo)

MacKenzie Gisler battled back from one set down to win her No. 4 singles match against the Bearcats. (Contributed photo)

FARMINGDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 34 TH ANNUAL

Columbus Weekend Fair

FEATURING WONDERLAND MIDWAY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Carnival hours 5pm-11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open 6pm till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch the Baseball Playoffs, Football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday night at 10pm. Live Music with “HI-DEF” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm.

FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Carnival hours noon -11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open noon till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch thebaseball playoffs, football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday Night at 10pm. KIDS MAGIC SHOW, 2pm with “MAGIC BEYOND IMAGINATION.” Live Music with “THE HEY NOWS” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm.

FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

STREET FAIR ON MAIN STREET 10am – 4pm by Craft-A-Fair with over 100 vendors and specialty foods. Visit the Main Street Merchants for specials. Stay in town for Lunch and Dinner.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Carnival hours noon-11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open noon till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch the baseball playoffs, football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday night at 10pm. KIDS MAGIC SHOW, 3pm with “MAGIC BEYOND IMAGINATION.”Live Music with “SUPERBAD” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm. FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

STREET FAIR ON MAIN STREET 10am-4pm by Craft-A-Fair with over 100 vendors and specialty foods. Visit the Main Street Merchants for specials. Stay in town for Lunch and Dinner.

PARADE ON MAIN STREET AT 6PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Carnival hours noon-6pm

Pay One Price BraceletsMonday $30 with $5 coupon. Friday, Saturday and Sunday $35 with $5 coupon. Look for coupons at Farmingdale Merchants. Check Farmingdale Fair on Facebook for a list of merchants. Tickets can be purchased for $1.50 each, 20 for $30, 40 for $55. Small Kid rides are 3 tickets, and large rides are up to 6 tickets. Walk down the Midway, play some games and win a prize. Your favorite carnival foods will be served.

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