Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 10-10-2024

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Carey High welcomes its new building leader

By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Marie Netto joined the Sewanhaka school district, as an assistant principal at H.

ing any of my past experiences to Carey High School, of course I would love to help successfully build that opportunity,” Netto wrote in an email to the Herald. “What I think is most important as I start my career at H. Frank Carey is to get an understanding of what the students at Carey want and need and then work with the district and building administrative

Netto earned a degree in English literature from versity in 2001, a tion from Hofstra University in 2002, a master’s in school leadership from Touro College in ate in educational administration and supervision from

From a young age, she said, she was always enthralled by

The atmosphere at the

together to protect his family and honor his memory.”

Saladino announced the scholarship fund had been launched on Sept. 30, ensuring that Jonathan Diller will always be remembered. The fund will support young people pursuing careers in law enforcement and family members of

table initiative Chop Your Locks for Charity,” which combines hair donations and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual fundraiser to benefit people struggling with a cancer diagnosis.

“If there is interest in bring-

“I was the youngest of three, so I always remember wanting to play school with anyone who would entertain me,” Netto told the Herald. Throughout college, she worked at summer BOCES pro-

Pub was bittersweet Sept. 30 as elected officials, community leaders, family, friends and colleagues gathered at the pub to announce a scholarship fund in Jonathan’s name to benefit students at St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, where he graduated in 2010.

Jonathan Diller, of Massapequa Park, was

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Neighbors stretch their legs at breast cancer walk

Carey High welcomes its new building leader

By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

WDetective Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund announced

By CHRISTIE lEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

The last time Stephanie Diller visited Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh, it was with her husband, fallen New York Police Department Detective Jonathan Diller, a Franklin Square native. The couple danced and celebrated their life together. The atmosphere at the Pub was bittersweet Sept. 30 as elected officials, community leaders, family, friends and colleagues gathered at the pub to announce a scholarship fund in Jonathan’s name to benefit students at St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, where he graduated in 2010.

Jonathan Diller, of Massapequa Park, was

shot and killed in the line of duty on March 25 during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens. He is survived by Stephanie, their one-year-old son, Ryan, and other close family members.

“Jonathan is an American hero who sacrificed his life out of bravery and commitment to his job,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “It’s only right that we come together to protect his family and honor his memory.”

Saladino announced the scholarship fund had been launched on Sept. 30, ensuring that Jonathan Diller will always be remembered. The fund will support young people pursuing careers in law enforcement and family members of those

More than 100 community members from Elmont, Valley Stream and the surrounding areas got their steps in during the third-annual Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream this weekend. Uriel Welch, Ester Marcellin and Reva Marcellin of Planet Sensory Occupational Therapy PLLC were happy to don their favorite shade of pink to participate in the walk. Story, additional photos, Page 10. Continued on page 14

Marie Netto joined the Sewanhaka school district, as an assistant principal at H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, on Sept. 25. Netto worked in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District from 2002 to 2022, as an English teacher, English department chair and assistant principal. She was a principal in the Harborfields Central School District from 2022 until this August.

During her tenure in BellmoreMerrick, Netto was involved in adult and peer mentoring programs, addressed social and mental health concerns, spearheaded programs and activities to reduce chronic absenteeism and helped create the district’s broadcasting program.

hat I value most is being able to stand alongside these students and their families to help them get through whatever difficulty arises.

ing any of my past experiences to Carey High School, of course I would love to help successfully build that opportunity,” Netto wrote in an email to the Herald. “What I think is most important as I start my career at H. Frank Carey is to get an understanding of what the students at Carey want and need and then work with the district and building administrative teams to help create those experiences.”

MARIE NETTo

Assistant principal, H. Frank Carey High School

She also organized the charitable initiative Chop Your Locks for Charity,” which combines hair donations and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual fundraiser to benefit people struggling with a cancer diagnosis.

“If there is interest in bring-

Netto earned a degree in English literature from Binghamton University in 2001, a master’s in secondary English education from Hofstra University in 2002, a master’s in school leadership from Touro College in 2008 and a doctorate in educational administration and supervision from St. John’s University in 2020.

From a young age, she said, she was always enthralled by education.

“I was the youngest of three, so I always remember wanting to play school with anyone who would entertain me,” Netto told the Herald.

Throughout college, she worked at summer BOCES pro-

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Universal Interactions, an Elmont-based nonprofit, hosted a back-to-school event with Church of the Harvest and The Krystie Foundation on Sept. 7.

Universal Interactions hosts back-to-school event

Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, Church of the Harvest and The Krystie Foundation hosted a back-to-school event on Sept. 7 in Valley Stream.

The event’s theme of “focus on the family” was a hit with neighbors who had a Saturday filled with fun thanks to these organizations.

Community members had a blast at the event, playing games together, getting their face painted, making bracelets and slime, participating in a dance contest and more.

Roughly 300 students received backpacks with school supplies to kick off the school year last month as part of the nonprofit’s event.

Neighbors even received a free blood

pressure screening as part of a health checkup at the event from nurse practitioners and doctors. The healthcare professionals also gave parents advice on healthy diet habits, Universal Interactions Executive Director Christiano Marcello said.

Community members can look forward to Universal Interactions’ upcoming annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will be hosted at Elmont Memorial High School at a date to be announced.

For more information about upcoming events hosted by Universal Interactions, visit UniversalInteractions.org or email info@universalinteractions.org.

–Nicole Wagner

Volunteers helped pass out more than 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at the event.

Photos courtesy Universal Interactions

What horse racing fans can expect at Belmont Park

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Elmont’s very own historic horse racetrack at Belmont Park has been under construction for the past year. As the exciting renovations are underway, the Herald is here to update the community about the progress of the historic project.

Overview

The $455 million project, funded by the state, has set out to completely modernize the facilities at the 119-year-old facility.

“It was built for a different era and for a different style of engaging with our sport,” David O’Rourke, president of New York Racing Association, known as NYRA, said of the previous building during a Long Island Association of Small and Mid Size Business Committee meeting on Oct. 1. “It was really built for wagering.”

The new Belmont Park was designed by the architectural firm Populous.

The project outline includes:

■ The demolition of the existing 1.25 million-square-feet grandstand and clubhouse. It will be replaced by a 275,000-square-feet building that will feature the “modern amenities” that sports fans expect. The new building will have 7,500 seats while the overall facility will be able to accommodate more than 50,000 fans.

Ernie Canadeo, of EGC Group Inc., Matt Cohen, president of Long Island Association, David O’Rourke, president of New York Racing Association, and Pat McKenna, NYRA vice president of communications discussed the future of Belmont Park’s renovation at a Long Island Association meeting on Oct. 1.

■ Vehicular and pedestrian tunnels will provide fans access to the 45-acre Belmont infield for the first time.

■ Upgrading the 117-year-old track at Belmont Park.

■ Winterized tracks for year-round racing at the facility.

The project is estimated to generate $1 billion in construction-related impact, including $155 million in annual economic activity as well as the creation of 3,700 construction jobs and 740 new full-time positions.

“NYRA is the steward of historic properties so closely tied to Long Island,” O’Rourke said. “Our goal is to create an open and accessible space that balances history while moving Belmont Park into the future. The modernization of Belmont is incredibly important to the future of racing downstate and NYRA will deliver a facility that existing fans and most specifically the next generation can be proud of.”

Updates

The new Belmont Park will be remi-

niscent of Saratoga Race Course’s atmosphere in ways, as O’Rourke said its “county fair” atmosphere helps attract one million fans over the course of 40 days during its summer racing events.

“That is part of the concept of what we’re trying to deliver at Belmont,” he said. “Now we’ll have a world-class event, as you can see (the) building is quite fancy, but around that building right there is 30 acres of park,” O’Rourke said.

■ The increased green space at the property will aim to increase utilization of the property. This space will allow Belmont to host events for racing and other activities.

The new building will start going up in early 2025, according to O’Rourke.

As the Belmont Stakes is one of the top 25 races in the world, O’Rourke said the former facility didn’t really have the venue where NYRA could leverage its popularity. The new Belmont Park will drive international tourism and yearround utilization of the property, O’Rourke believes.

The park is currently on schedule to host the 2026 Belmont Stakes, but the decision to bring the race back at that time has yet to be “set in stone,” O’Rourke said.

The renovated Belmont Park will also host the Breeder’s Cup World Championships for the first time since 2005 after construction has been completed.

How schools, county are protecting students

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

As schools across Long Island faced 80 threats throughout September, county officials, the Nassau County Police Department and school districts have continued to impress the priority of school safety.

The public is, as always, encouraged to report any suspicious activity to police — but officials say parents play an important role in speaking to their children about school safety and threats.

“We take threats serious, and it’s a crime,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said during a news conference at the David S. Mack Training and Intelligence Center on Oct. 1. “You have to talk to your children about using that kind of language. If they hear that kind of language in school, they have to report it immediately.”

The Franklin Square, Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts have taken steps to increase students’ safety in their buildings.

“We are fortunate to have a highly talented and caring security team, whose commitment to the wellbeing of our school community is unwavering,” Franklin Square school district Superintendent Jared Bloom said in a statement to the Herald. “Together, with our ongoing investments in cutting-edge technology, we continuously assess and refine our security protocols to meet the highest safety standards. This proactive approach allows us to adapt to the evolving needs of our schools, ensuring a safe space for every member of our community to thrive.”

These efforts are strengthened by close partnerships between the district, Nassau police, the local problem-oriented-police unit, known as POP, and

Our district will continue to prioritize investments in security to uphold this commitment and protect the safety of our entire school community

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Homeland Security, Bloom said. These relationships, he said, help ensure a “swift and coordinated response to any potential security concerns.”

The Elmont school district detailed its security measures to the Herald. During school hours, the school’s doors remain locked and all visitors undergo a background check and license scan upon entry. Regular safety drills, including lockdowns and evacuations, are practiced in accordance with the state’s education department. The district said it collaborates closely with local police precincts and Homeland Security to enhance its safety protocols.

“Our district has continued to invest in security, most recently through an expansion of its surveillance system, including the installation of new cameras throughout the six schools to improve security awareness and access control,” Elmont school district Superintendent Marlon Small said in a statement to the Herald. “These measures underscore our district’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for the entire Elmont School Community.”

The Sewanhaka school district said in a statement to the Herald that it is “investing in enhanced security measures” to protect its schools. These efforts include strengthening building safety protocols, upgrading

security technology and providing ongoing safety training to all staff.

“As a district, we are actively investing in security measures and resources that enhance the safety of our schools,” Sewanhaka school district Superintendent Regina Agrusa said in the statement. “These initiatives help to ensure that every student, staff member and visitor to our buildings feels safe and secure while in our care. We take seriously our responsibility to create and maintain a secure learning environment. Our district will continue to prioritize investments in security to uphold this commitment and protect the safety of our entire school community.”

Nassau police work closely with schools to ensure students’ safety, according to Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. Police officers are strategically placed throughout Nassau to respond quickly to any possible threats made to any of the county’s 400 schools.

Schools are equipped with tools such as mantraps and bulletproof glass to slow a shooter down.

The Rave Panic Button app is another tool that has been implemented in schools across Long Island. It acts as a panic button that school staff can use in the event that there is an incident to bypass 911. Once activated, the app notifies police and they are dispatched to the school.

“It dispatches the cops quicker to the schools,” Ryder said during the news conference.

Seventy percent of school shootings are over in five minutes, with 40 percent of that statistic being over in two minutes, Ryder said. In Nassau County, he said response time to any call take roughly one to three minutes.

Additional reporting by Melissa Berman

Nicole Wagner/Herald

Here’s The SCOOP!

Cerebral palsy event to be held in F.S.

Neighbors are encouraged to attend a Cerebral Palsy Association Nassau County fundraiser fashion show on Oct. 26 at the Plattduetsche Park, Restaurant and Biergarten in Franklin Square.

Integrity and Gratitude

If we had to choose only two concepts as a prescription for a good life, they would be integrity and gratitude. While we usually associate integrity with honesty, the word also means “fits together” as in integrated or integration. Oddly enough, both meanings are also interrelated. When someone is honest, their life tends to “fit together”. It works. As one sage put it, if you’re honest you never have to remember what you said. People who have integrity are consistent. You can count on them. Wikipedia says “the word integrity evolved from the Latin adjective ‘integer’ meaning whole or complete. In this context, integrity is the inner sense of ‘wholeness’ deriving from qualities such as honesty and consistency of character.” If you or someone you know finds their life is “not working” there may be a lack of integrity somewhere that needs to be sought after and rooted out.

Gratitude has to do with appreciation. Appreciation means to add value to. Things that appreciate tend to grow, just as being

grateful for something or someone raises its or their value in our estimation. Even though, at any given time, countless more things are going right than going wrong in most of our lives, too many of us focus more on what’s going wrong and take for granted what’s going right — our health, our loved ones, our resources.

Grateful people tend to be giving people —and giving people are the happiest among us. Takers can never be as happy as givers because takers can never get enough. Givers already have more than enough, which is why they have some to give away. But having enough is not a state of fact, it is a state of mind. Once you can cultivate that state of mind you are on your way to a happy life. One of the best ways to rewire your brain from focusing on the negative to focusing on the positive, is to keep a “Gratitude Journal”, examples of which may be easily googled. The elusive “holy grail” of being happy can be found by cultivating integrity and gratitude in your life.

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CP Nassau has been helping people with disabilities since 1948. The organization helps roughly 1,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities with programs and services geared toward developing independence every year. Programs include a school for children ages 2 through 21, an adult day program, residential programs, and a stateof-the-art medical and primary care clinic.

The upcoming fashion show in

Franklin Square will include fashion from Uniquely Yours in Seaford. The event will feature a sit down dinner with a choice of entrees, holiday items for sale and a musician. A speaker form CP Nassau’s adult day program will share their story of what it is like living in 2024 with special needs.

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26. Entrance costs $75 per person. To RSVP, call (516) 694-3908 or (516) 378-2000 ext. 226.

Donations can be made by calling (516) 448-1602 for more information.

–Nicole Wagner

CriMe brief

Police seek help identifying burglar

Nassau police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who burglarized a church in Franklin Square Sept. 17 at 9:50 p.m.

Detectives said an unidentified man broke into St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 990 Holzheimer St. by forcing a locked basement door open. While inside, the man pried open a donation box and removed an unknown amount of money. He then left the church heading in an unknown direction.

Police described the man as Black, roughly 5’10” with a thin build, wearing a white hat with a blue brim, brown sweater, black pants and a black face covering.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All calls remain confidential.

–Nicole Wagner

“The

—George Karatzas, James Cress Florist, Smithtown

Unoccupied business spaces are an opportunity to help bring vitality to downtown areas. For George Karatzas, owner of James Cress Florist, staying downtown was a priority, but costs were prohibitive. Then George applied for our Vacant Space Revival Program, which has provided $2,462 in bill credits to help offset his overhead.* And Smithtown continues to have a business that brings warmth and charm to the area. It’s a beautiful thing to see come together—just like George’s floral arrangements.

*Incentives, grants, and savings will vary with every project. psegliny.com/EcoDev

NASSIR EDWARDS

Elmont Senior Football

A MAJOR PART of Elmont’s run to the Nassau and Long Island boys’ basketball championships last winter, Edwards is also one of the county’s top football wide receivers. Although he didn’t have a catch Sept. 28 in a driving rainstorm against Lynbrook, he did more than his share of damage on the defensive side of the ball. Edwards had a 40-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown and a 70-yard interception return for a score to lead an 18-7 victory.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Oct. 10

Football: V.S. North at Floral Park 2 p.m.

Football: MacArthur at Carey 2:15 p.m.

Football: Jericho at Mepham 2:15 p.m.

Football: Sewanhaka at Calhoun 2:15 p.m.

Football: South Side at Garden City 3 p.m.

Football: Plainedge at Wantagh 3 p.m.

Football: Kennedy at Lynbrook 4:30 p.m.

Football: New Hyde Park at Long Beach 4:30 p.m.

Football: Roosevelt at Baldwin 4:30 p.m.

Football: Malverne at Lawrence 4:30 p.m.

Football: East Meadow at Hempstead 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Syosset at Uniondale 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Oceanside at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Malv/East Rockaway at Lynbrook 5:30 p.m.

Football: Elmont at Manhasset 6:30 p.m.

Football: Herricks at V.S. Central 6:45 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Seaford at Plainedge 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Wantagh at Long Beach 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Mepham at Lynbrook 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Mineola at South Side 6:45 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: Calhoun at Roslyn 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Plainedge at MacArthur 6:45 p.m.

Football: East Rockaway at Island Trees 7 p.m.

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Signature win energizes Elmont

By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com

Terry Ianniello has coached high school volleyball for 40 years – the last 23 as leader of the Elmont girls program. Ianniello knows what it takes to be great.

Ianniello‘s Elmont teams have won the last two conference titles, losing a total of one conference game along the way.

But after losing four All-County players to graduation, including All-State superstar Gabriela Williams, the veteran coach had concerns about the 2024 Spartans being championship material.

Elmont was off to a relatively slow start – 5-5 after a straight-set loss to East Rockaway on Sept. 30. But now Ianniello is wondering if there still could be great things ahead after Elmont posted a stunning 3-2 road victory over previously unbeaten Plainedge last Saturday.

“This team can step up on the court - I wouldn’t want to play us,’’ Ianniello said. “We have too many facets, too many kids who can offensively hit the ball to different zones.

Last season, Elmont advanced all the way to the Nassau County Class AA semifinals before losing to Mepham.

Senior middle blockers Ariana Patterson and Osazeme Ekhator, both of whom are 5-foot-11, started on last year’s juggernaut but a lot of other returnees saw scant playing time.

Against Plainedge, Patterson/Ekhator were superb forming a stone wall, forcing the Red Devils to struggle to execute around the blocks. Ekhator was All-Conference last season.

“Osa and Ariana are fearsome middles who are very hard to play around,’’ Ianniello said. “They’re probably the biggest blockers in the conference. They’re’ both lanky with very long arms. They control the net.’’

Jaeda Patrick has done exceptionally as the new libero and had a “monster game’’ against Plainedge, the coach said.

The issue with this year’s team –despite a rare influx of talent in senior transfer Rhiana Miller – is not having enough experienced setters to make the unit a well-oiled machine.

Eric Dunetz/Herald

Jaeda Patrick is thriving as Elmont’s new libero and helped the Spartans pull off a huge upset at Plainedge last Saturday.

Elmont has nine seniors, but not all have varsity playing experience.

“It’s not a young team because of the seniors but our (scorers) don’t get as many touches as last year,’’ Ianniello said. “Our setters are new.

“Unfortunately those were the kids who sat on the bench and watched those teams. It’s hard to be on a team where you have so many excellent players and you sit, sit, sit and when it’s their opportunity to play.’’

Ianniello is thrilled at the addition of outside hitter Miller, an All-County selection who starred for Valley Stream Central last season. Miller is paired with standout senior outside hitter Sahara Williams, who has held her own in the kill department.

“I was very surprised (about Miller)

because I never had a transfer student in my coaching career,’’ Ianniello said. “She’ an excellent defensive player and very agile, smart, high-IQ volleyball player and very versatile.’’

Elmont still could be dangerous if the setters progress. Ianniello sees a lot of promise in new setter Gigi St. Jean. “Gigi of the three (setter) has the nicest hands,’’ Ianello said. “If the ball is passed where it should be, she divies it up nicely. She does her job and is consistent.’’

If the setting play improves, look out for the Spartans. “It’s harder to play with kids who are learning how to set,’’ Ianniello said. “They’re trying to find their chemistry.’’

Elmont found it in North Massapequa. “Believe,’’ Ianniello said.

Marie Netto adds to Carey High’s leadership

grams — an experience she described as “impactful.” However, it was when her niece was born with special needs that Netto decided that she wanted to “help students learn and navigate their young lives.”

As an educator for 22 years, she said she loves working with students. Helping build the next generation of leaders, she added, is something she feels proud to be a part of every day.

are challenges our students face — from a new student trying to find their way around the building to any of the more profound challenges our young people have to deal with,” Netto said. “What I value most is being able to stand alongside these students and their families to help them get through whatever difficulty arises.”

Throughout her career, Netto has had many rewarding experiences.

“I would have to say the ones that have been most meaningful are the times when I have helped a young person work through a challenging time, and then I have the great privilege of watching the student walk proudly across the stage at graduation,” she said. “The smiles and hugs are so special.”

The new assistant principal joins a team of leaders who take pride in helping students succeed.

“As a building leader, every day there

As an educator, she believes that building strong, solid relationships is crucial to fostering student success.

“Of course, the delivery of content and varying instructional strategies are also important,” she said, “but when an educator can connect with a student, the possibilities for students’ success are boundless.”

With a few weeks under her belt at Carey High, Netto said she has appreci ated the community’s gracious welcome.

“I immediately feel like I’ve been able to make some great connections,” she said, “and I am so excited to be a part of this school family.”

News brief

awareness for pediatric cancer research.

F.S. students fundraise for cancer research

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, John Street School’s sixth grade classes hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research on Sept. 24.

Students were encouraged to wear gold or yellow, as gold is the color of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Each student who took part in the fundraiser donated to decorate a paper heart of gold, which are now displayed in the main hallway of the school

building.

The students raised $800 this year. All proceeds will go to Memorial Sloan Kettering in memory of David Jones, a former student who died from neuroblastoma.

“We hope this fundraiser shows that you’re never too young to make a difference,” Principal Thomas Riccobono said. “It’s all about kids helping kids.”

–Nicole Wagner

Courtesy Franklin Square school district

John Street School students helped raise $800 as part of a fundraiser that raised

Marie Netto

Honoring Long Island’s best in health care

By Melissa Berman

Health care professionals traded their scrubs and lab coats for suits and cocktail dresses at the third annual Herald Excellence in Healthcare Awards at the Heritage Club, in Bethpage, on Sept. 18, which honored the best in their field.

The event, organized by the RichnerLIVE team at the Long Island Herald, drew more than 300 attendees, and recognized more than 10 health care professions.

“Tonight is not only a celebration of achievement, but also a sincere expression of gratitude to those who tirelessly safeguard the health and well being of our community,” Amy Amato, Richner Communications’ executive director of corporate relations and events, said. “Your dedication, resilience and passion are truly inspiring.”

Awards were presented to 46 health professionals, including three special honors: Distinguished Visionary, Organization of Excellence and Excellence in Nursing Advocacy.

“From dedicated doctors and nurses to visionary hospital executives and inspiring educators, these honorees are the backbone of our communities’ health,” Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, said.

Michelle Ballan, of the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, who received an Excellence in Healthcare award, expressed her gratitude for being recognized for her hard work.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be here and to be celebrated, because I’m just a liaison for individuals with disabilities to eradicate and minimize the health care disparities that exist in different settings,” Ballan said. “To be honored for the health care award, it’s really just an extension of the work that my team does for individuals with disabilities, who are the true experts.”

Having worked in the home care field for 20 years, Joseph Verdirame, CEO of Alliance Homecare/TrustHouse, has learned that there are no shortcuts, and you need to provide exceptional care for the patient, he said.

“We’ve spent a lot of time building and developing our business model to really enhance the way home care is provided in the industry,” Verdirame, who also won the Excellence in Healthcare award, said. “We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished today for all the work we’ve put in.”

According to Luis Fandos, of Alluring Age: Anti-Aging and Wellness Center, who won an Excellence in Healthcare award, it was a dream come true to be honored, and he finally feels that all the effort, sweat and tears he put into his work has come to fruition.

“When you have other people recognize what you do, and appreciate that, it’s priceless,” Fandos said.

The keynote speaker was Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein and the winner of the Distinguished Visionary Award. “Health care is local, and it is critical that we maintain an outstanding quality of health care system here on Long Island,” Bergman said, and

told the crowd, “Thank you for what you do, being amongst the nation’s best health care systems.”

The major sponsors of the awards included Alliance Homecare, Henry Schein, Nassau University Medical Center, the New York State Nurses Association, Northwell Orthopedics, Stony Brook Medicine, The Aspen Group and Trusthouse.

Muriel Donnelly, VP of PR at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, with Stuart Richner of Richner Communications.

Honoree Jennifer Lazzaro, of Hearing and Brain Centers of America, Long Island.

Honoree Denis Nankervis, of Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health.

Honoree Dr. Howard Goodman, the Long Island Weight Loss Doctor, with Jessica Kleiman of the Long Island Herald.

Jason Thomas/Herald photos

Honoree Michelle Ballan, of Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, with her family and friends.

Jason Thomas/Herald photos

Honoree John McGuigan, of AHRC Suffolk, right, with Stuart Richner.

Honoree Dr. Brian Mayrsohn, of Maywell Health.

Dr. Jill Kaman, of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Keynote and Distinguished Visionary recipient Stanley Bergman, of Henry Schein.

Honorees Roxanne Carfora, of AgelessMD, and Dr. Luis Fandos, of Alluring Age: Anti-Aging and Wellness Center.

Honorees from Aspen Dental, Lina Patino, DDS, and Roumiana Tzvetkova, DMD.

Honoree Megan C. Ryan, of Nassau University Medical Center.

Honoree Catherine Canadeo, center, of Catherine Canadeo Health & Wellness Corp.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Dr. Todd J. Cohen, of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Melissa Schachter, of the Speech Language Place.

Roughly 100 community members came out to stretch their legs at the third-annual Dr.

Breast cancer walk memorializes Elmont activist

More than 100 neighbors from Elmont, Valley Stream and the surrounding areas donned pink and participated in the thirdannual Dr. Elsy MecklembourgGuibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park on Oct. 5.

Mecklembourg-Guibert was a member of the Elmont education board and a local public health activist. She died at age 68 in October 2022 of the rare degenerative Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.

The disease affects the brain, causing dementia and other problems according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In recent years, roughly 500 to 600 cases have been reported annually in the United States. There is no therapy that will slow or stop the progression of the disease currently.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Mecklembourg-Guibert was the first Haitian-American elected official in Nassau County when she joined the Elmont education board in 2005.

She founded a nonprofit organization EMG Health Communications in 1997 that helped people access proper healthcare. This organization hosted a breast cancer awareness event every October focused on early prevention.

The memorial walk continues the mission of that event, fostering conversations around breast cancer screenings, mammograms, and making sure that women have access to these methods of early prevention.

–Nicole Wagner

Delilah Roberts/Herald photos

Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk in Valley Stream on Oct. 5.

Vanessa Crider, Stenika Deslouches and Petal V. Scott of Releasing Living Waters Ministry had fun at the walk.

Nancy Porsenna and Jessica Quetant, 17, kicked off breast cancer awareness month at the walk in Valley Stream.

Pamela Okoli and Aurelie Roy put on their favorite shade of pink for the walk.

Deborah Cuevas Cherry, Kendra Rudolph and Alisha Cross of Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. participated in the third annual Dr. Elsy MecklembourgGuibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk in Valley Stream.

STEPPING OUT

Fl!ppin’ out at the circus

It’s all a thrill with daredevils under the Big Top

By Danielle Schwab

The Big Top has sprung up on Long Island once again for a Fl!p Circus spectacular that brings audiences up close to the action.

The circus spectacle, which wowed audiences here earlier in the spring, brings its intimate Big Top experience back, now through Oct. 15, to Hicksville’s Broadway Commons.

Fl!p Circus was started by the Vazquez family, a long line of circus performers dating back over 50 years. Its older counterpart, the Circus Vazquez, originated in Mexico City in 1969 and has since ventured to the U.S.

While Circus Vazquez has one of the largest tents in America, Fl!p Circus has one of the smallest with around 800 seats. It brings a refreshing, more intimate look at the circus experience with no seat more than 50 feet from the ring.

“It makes it very different and very unique. We wanted to create a show that appealed more to the traditional side of the circus,” says Alexa Vazquez, a fourth-generation performer.

• Now through Oct. 15

• Weekdays, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.

• Tickets start at $50 adult, $30 children; available at flipcircus.com or can be purchased in person at box office

• Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville

“The seats are made for a 360-degree view, so wherever you’re sitting, you’re getting the best view. You feel like a part of the performance,” she continues.

Training since she was 15, Vazquez showcases her acrobatic skills in her mesmerizing Hula Hoop gymnastics act. She weaves various hoops together simultaneously, including a giant hoop, the Cyr Wheel.

“It’s something where, if you lose concentration very quickly, it can go very wrong,” Vazquez explains.

“But at the same time it’s fun because people see a gigantic wheel, but then they see a smaller one. It’s confusing for them, but fun at the same time.”

Fl!p Circus takes traditional acts and gives them a contemporary twist with — in the grand circus tradition — an international flair. Jugglers, trapeze artists and daredevils from throughout the world — including Brazil, India, Chile, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and the U.S. — live and travel together from location to location.

That global flavor is led by Brazil’s favorite clown, Bubi Guiner, who brings his classic comedic routines and side-splitting antics to the U.S. for the first time. He may even invite you on stage as part of the show.

From India, watch as Hasan Ansari thrills audiences with his flexibility, performing body-bending maneuvers on a wooden pole, leaving you wondering how a human body can do that. Ukraine’s Anastasia & Misha present a stunningly synchronized and poetic presentation of dance and acrobatics. Also Pavel Valla Bertini, a fifth-generation performer from the Czech Republic, keeps everyone on the edge of their seats

with his unparalleled one, three and even 15-wheeled unicycle skills.

Others delight audiences with their fast-paced juggling skills, energetic roller skating feats, graceful dancing and acrobatics.

There’s always something new to enjoy, no matter how many times you go, according to Vasquez.

“Every year that it comes to town, you’re going to see a different show,” she says.

Every act brings a different culture to the stage. Each is accompanied by a special musical score, played by the Fl!p Circus Band. The versatile soundtrack ranges from classic instrumental to upbeat rock.

“I always like to say, with Flip to expect the unexpected,” says Vazquez. “As you walk into the stands — (with) the music, the lights, and the way the atmosphere is set — you’re inside a different world, and it’s something that you have to experience yourself.”

And, of course, there’s an assortment of tasty circus treats to munch on from the concession stand.

Capturing over 200 years of circus tradition into high-energy show, Fl!p Circus invites everyone to immerse themselves in the experience.

“We just want the audience to enjoy the show, and we want them to be transformed into what we’re doing,” says Vasquez. “We want the audience, when they come in, to feel welcome, to feel like they’re a part of the family.”

Tom Colicchio on ‘why he cooks’

Get an unprecedented insights into the life of one of America’s top chefs when Tom Colicchio brings his “Why I Cook” book tour to the Paramount stage. Part memoir-part cookbook, Colicchio’s newest book shares an exclusive look inside the mind and kitchen of the beloved multiple-Awardwinning chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13-yearsold — a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom — and it changed his life. Through 10 memoir chapters and 60 recipes, “Why I Cook” shares Colicchio’s personal reflections of more than 40 years behind the stove. From pre-dawn fishing excursions with his grandfather to running the flat-top at the snack shack of the local swim club, to finding his way as a young chef in New York City, into Tom’s life yet.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.$95, $65, $54, $35. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Anthony Pascal and Anthony Rapp

Get ready to be swept away with Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the original stars of “Rent.” Their enduring friendship, spanning three decades, forms the heart and soul of this duo show, promising an evening filled with music, anecdotes and laughter. Pascal and Rapp’s friendship and history create an unforgettable evening of music, stories and fun. Expect songs from highlights throughout their careers, music that has influenced their lives, and of course some of the iconic hits from where it all began — meeting on the stage of “Rent.” Jonathan Larson’s iconic show, remains an international phenomenon, contuing a trajectory that began with it’s Off-Broadway opening all those years ago.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. $69, $64, $54. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for tickets and information, or call (516) 7676444.

Photos courtesy Fl!p Circus

Modern yet vintage describes the Fl!p Circus experience.

THE Your Neighborhood

Steve Martin and Martin Short

Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Martin and Short’s chemistry and timing on stage reflects a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film “Three Amigos.” These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015, when they launched their first live show entitled “A Very Stupid Conversation.” Tickets start at $70. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. Oct. 19

Icons, collaborators and dos amigos Steve Martin and Martin Short have a relationship that’s evolved in unexpected ways since their SNL days. Their comic prowess has surely reached new heights since their involvement in Hulu’s smash hit “Only Murders in the Building.” The pair takes another comic turn as special guest performers at Tilles Center’s 2024 Gala, Saturday, oct. 19, 8:30 p.m. These two funnyman display their impeccable talents as “The Dukes of Funnytown!” — a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century.

‘The Birthday Party’ Looking for something to do this Halloween season that isn’t just for kids? Visit Sands Point Preserve for an exclusive, immersive theatrical production, “The Birthday Party,” held in a secluded, opulent mansion, Saturday, oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m.; also oct. 18-19, oct. 25, oct. 31, and Nov. 1. For those who attended Archie’s last “Birthday Party,” rest assured, there are new surprises in store. Guests will be blindfolded and escorted to a secret location on the property, Villa Vanitas, to celebrate the enigmatic Lord Archibald Axel Von Finkelshorn Chatterton’s 30th birthday. He is a witless charmer on the cusp of a life-changing revelation, and everyone’s invited to witness his journey on a night that promises to be unforgettable and delightfully unpredictable. Cocktail attire preferred. $175 per person. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get e scared, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out.. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL. org for call (516) 764-0045 for more information.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Decades Jump into the dazzling world of Broadway as Adelphi’s talented students bring to life the magic of shows that opened 10, 20, 30 or more years ago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. Enjoy modern and classic Broadway hits from shows like “Suffs” (2024); “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (2014); “Sunday in the Park with George” (1984) and “Anything Goes” (1934). Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Community Game Night

Looking to make some friends and play board games?

Visit the Franklin Square Public Library, the third Wednesday of every month, at 6 p.m., to socialize and have fun at this free program. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required. 19 Lincoln Road. For more information, visit franklinsquarepl.org or call (516) 488-3444.

Halloween

Community Marketplace

Support Rescuing Families at their Halloween Community Marketplace event, Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. With a Halloween pet parade and costume contest during the marketplace, while vendors sell their wares. Rain date is Oct. 20. Municipal lot #4 behind Wendy’s, 1034 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square. For more information, visit RescuingFamilies.org.

Having an event?

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Oct. 12, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.

It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Tribute concert

Plaza Theatricals’ tribute series continues, Sunday, Oct 20, 2:30 p.m., with Shades of Grey. From his best-remembered role as the iconic Master of Ceremonies in “Cabaret,”both on Broadway and in the film version, to his more recent portrayal as the Wizard of Oz in “Wicked,” Joel Grey continues to entertain audiences of all ages. And now, continuing his own tradition of creating unique and memorable performances, Bob Spiotto takes to the boards once again, in both story and song, to educate and entertain, as he pays tribute to this legendary performer. See the concert at 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Trunk or Treat

Enjoy the spirit of the season at Morton Civic Association’s Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., in the Dogwood Shopping Center. There will be plenty of fun Halloween activities for kids. Don’t forget to wear your costume! 702 Dogwood Ave. For more information, contact (917) 2822885.

Honoring NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s memory

who have served in the field.

He emphasized that Diller exemplified the values of service, community, and respect, and wanted future students to have the same opportunities he had at St. Mary’s.

“We’re honored that Stephanie, and the Diller family chose us for this initiative,” said St. Mary’s High School Principal Gerard Buckley. “This is a moment where we can find light amidst the darkness.”

Matthew Panetta, Jonathan’s former lacrosse coach and English teacher, remembered him as an “outgoing and athletic” student.

Tmy husband’s legacy,” she said. “He was giving and kind, and this scholarship will keep his spirit alive.”

Larry Weinberger, president of MGD Realty Investments, spearheaded the initiative and contributed the first $5,000 to launch the fund.

his is a moment where we can find light amidst the darkness

Gerard Buckley principal, St. Mary’s High School

“This is a way for us to keep his name alive forever. He deserves it,” Panetta said. “The support we see today speaks to the kind of person Jonathan was.”

For Stephanie Diller, her husband left behind not just a beautiful son but also a legacy of strength.

“I’m incredibly grateful to continue

“This fund will create a lasting legacy for Detective Diller,” he said.

To further support the scholarship fund, Saladino announced a fundraising event at Mulcahy’s at 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.

“We invite the public to help us reach our goal of $100,000,” he said, noting the event will feature the Joe Saladino Band and is for a vital cause.

For tickets to the fundraising event, visit muls.com/event/det-jonathandiller-scholarship-fundraiser or call (516) 783-7500. For more information about the scholarship or to donate, visit tinyurl.com/dillerscholarshipfund.

National Merit commended students

H. Frank Carey High School seniors Shirley Chen, Ivan Chin, Eshaan Kandel, Michael Pozzuoli and Mark Shrivastava have been recognized as commended students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Students enter the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Roughly 34,000 high scorers are designated as commended students. Each student received a letter of commendation in honor of their academic success.

ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating 10 years of serving our community as The Safe Center!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, NY

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS COST $250 SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation in honor of our 10th Anniversary!

Scan QR code, visit TSCLIGala.org, or call 516.465.4774 to donate or purchase tickets.

Courtesy Franklin Square school district

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S.

Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018-RPL4, Plaintiff AGAINST Vincenza Dipasquale; Vito Dipasquale; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 5, 2024, 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 November 4, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 873 Court Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section: 33, Block: 399, Lot: 10 & 11. Approximate amount of judgment $782,145.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612817/2022. 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. 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”. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-095942-F00 82585 149244

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-FF2, Plaintiff AGAINST Erslena J Jacob, The Estate of James S. Keaton a/k/a James Keaton, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau

County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1371 North Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and said State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 549, Lot: 50-52 & 249. Approximate amount of judgment $711,244.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613057/2017. 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. 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”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-057763-F01 82622 149246

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO: 608851/2017 Notice of Sale COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------X

Easton Capital Corp. Plaintiff, - against745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil, “John Doe” and “Jane Doe”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of the premises, Defendants. -------------------------------X 745 Anderson Corp. Juan DeJesus Portela-Arce, Liliana Portela-Gil, et. al., Third-Party Plaintiffs, - againstClaudia Echeverri, Kevin Blass, Shahram Delafraz, Kevin Finn, Rafael Raffaelli, Third-Party Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

Easton Capital Corp. v. 745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil.

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly filed on July 26, 2023, I the undersigned referee will sell at public auction at the at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., the premises known as: 745 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. Said Premises known as Section 35, Block 577, Lot 25 on the tax maps of Nassau County

Approximate amount of Judgment: $811,299.70 plus interest, legal fees and costs

Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment under Index No. 608851/2017

Michael Langer, Esq., referee

Kevin P. Finn, Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Post Ave Suite 305 Westbury, NY 11590

Dated October 3, 2024 149269

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. IMPERIOUS CORPORATION, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 389 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 62 and Lots 19-20. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,342.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608286/2021.

Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149271

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICIA PÚBLICA

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN

Para un COMISIONADO

DE AGUA del Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York.

A LOS VOTANTES

CALIFICADOS del Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens:

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevarán a cabo elecciones para el Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens el Martes 10 de Diciembre de 2024, entre las seis (6) p.m. y las nueve (9) p.m. en la Oficina del Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead New York con el propósito de elegir un (1) Comisionado de Agua por el período de tres (3 ) años, comenzando el 1 de Enero de 2025 y terminando el 31 de Diciembre de 2027.

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una resolución de la Junta de Comisionados del Agua, adoptada el día 27 de Octubre de 1936, los candidatos a Comisionado del Agua deberán presentar sus nombres ante el Secretario de la Junta de Comisionados, en su oficina, 575 Birch Street. , West Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, el día 8 de Noviembre de 2024 o antes y la información se presentará en un formulario de petición suscrita por veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito.

Todo residente del Distrito que esté calificado para votar por un funcionario municipal será elegible para ocupar el cargo de Comisionado del Distrito. Todo elector de la ciudad de Hempstead, que haya residido en el Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens durante un período de treinta (30) días antes del 1 de Diciembre de 2024 y sea un votante calificado, tendrá derecho a votar en este elección. Por orden de la Junta de Comisionados del Agua Distrito de Agua de West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens

Fecha: 03 de Octubre de 2024 West Hempstead, Nueva York 11552 149399

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION

For a WATER COMMISSIONER of the West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS of the West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens Water District:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held for West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between the hours of six o’clock (6) P.M. and nine o’clock (9) P.M. at the Office of the West Hempstead Water District, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead New York, for the purpose of electing one (1) Water Commissioner for the term of three (3) years, beginning January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2027.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Water Commissioners, adopted on the 27th day of October, 1936, candidates for Water Commissioner shall file their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners, at their office, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on or before the 8th day of November, 2024 and information shall be submitted in petition form subscribed to by twentyfive (25) qualified voters of the District.

Every resident of the District, who is qualified to vote for a Town officer, shall be eligible to hold the office of District Commissioner. Every elector of the Town of Hempstead, who shall have resided in West Hempstead-Hempstead Gardens Water District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the 1st day of December, 2024 and is a qualified voter, shall be entitled to vote in this election.

By Order of the Board of Water Commissioners West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District

Dated: October 3, 2024 West Hempstead, N.Y. 11552 149398

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 103 of the New York State General Municipal Law, that the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees, Elmont, New York 11003 will accept sealed bids at the Elmont Public Library, Business Office, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York 11003, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am., at which time the following bid will be opened and read aloud.

Bid: EPL 2024-02, Install Replacement LED Light Fixtures in Theatre

The bid documents are available and may be examined at the Elmont Public Library, Business Office, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All bids must be submitted on the Bid Forms supplied by the Elmont Public Library and subject to all detailed specifications, terms and conditions stated herein. The Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or whole and waive any informality, and to accept the bid which is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Elmont Public Library, Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau.

Dated: 10/01/2024 By Order of the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees 149403

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2025 WHEREAS, on the 25th day of September, 2024, pursuant to Sections 105 and 181 of the Town Law, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elmont 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 Thursday, October 17, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire District Building located at 100 School Street, Elmont, New York, and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before Thursday, October 17, 2024 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elmont Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2025 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead and at the office of the Elmont Fire District Secretary at 100 School Street, Elmont, New York where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. In addition, a copy of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elmont Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2025 on Thursday, October 17, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire District Building located at 100 School Street, Elmont, New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Elmont Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elmont Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said budget and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on Thursday, October 17, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire District Building located at 100 School Street, Elmont, New York. Dated: September 25, 2024 Elmont, New York BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY 149402

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Commissioners of the West HempsteadHempstead Gardens Water District hereby declares that on the 18th day of September 2024, at a duly convened meeting of the Board, the District passed a resolution pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 6-c (8) authorizing the district’s expenditure of One Million Three Hundred Thousand dollars ($1,300,000) from the District’s Water Enhancement Projects Reserve Fund, for the purpose of upgrading the electrical infrastructure at its 575 Birch Street Facility in West Hempstead, NY 11552. Board of Water Commissioners Dated: September 19, 2024 149400

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GSRANZ LLC, Plaintiff against SECURE YOUR HOME INC., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, (516) 942-4216. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 7, 2024, 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 November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Premises known as 333 Benson Ave., Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 492 Lot 9 (Group Lot: 9-10). Approximate Amount of Judgment is $10,414.15 plus interest, fees, costs and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 604075/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Karl Seman, Esq., Referee File # 19-5387 149394

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiffagainst- RICARDO CASTILLO A/K/A RICARDO A. CASTILLO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 18, 2024 and entered on July 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 12, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Stewart Street, distant 220 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Stewart Street with the northerly side of Atherton Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section: 32 Block: 481 Lots 42 and 43. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Public Notices

Said premises known as 108 STEWART STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003

Approximate amount of lien $214,001.69 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 605713/2023.

HEATHER D. CROSLEY, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.248 {* Elmont Herald*} 149311

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSESTS

MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST VINCENT CHIAUZZI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF LOUISE CHIAUZZI, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 14, 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 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 508 Eureka Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 84, Lot 126A, 126B. Approximate amount of judgment $413,986.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606393/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775

Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002634 81126 148970

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS lnc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-16, Plaintiff AGAINST Jules Fabien, Carine Fabien, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 26, 2024, 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 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1692 Greenway Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section: 37, Block: 655, Lot: 17. Approximate amount of judgment $881,221.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611126/2019. 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. 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”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091013-F01 82034 148963

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FREDERICK BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27,

2024, 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 28, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 412 Keller Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 537 Lots 56-58. Approximate amount of judgment $753,717.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604683/2023. 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”. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001586 82410 149120

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A

SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE

SERVICING, Plaintiff against SANDRA R. WILKS DUPLAN, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110,Armonk, NY 10504.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 25, 2024, 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 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 68 Albany Street, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 37. Block 548 Lot 30. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $141,543.89 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606160/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and

foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Lisa Daniels, Esq., Referee File # 11373796 149141

LEGAL NOTICE

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst - SHIRLEY GARTNER, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 1, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 24th day of October, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 100 Geranium Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001.

(S/B/L#: 32./188/41 and 42)

Approximate amount of lien $782,990.97 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 000151/2018.

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

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

Dated: August 27, 2024

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

News brief

Elmont Memorial High AP scholars

Elmont Memorial High School students from the Class of 2024, Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 have been named AP Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the collegelevel Advanced Placement Exams, known as AP exams.

The following students achieved this honor:

AP Scholars with distinction — granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:

■ Aafia Ahmed, Stephan Bernardin, Kairo Campbell, Christopher Chery, Osazeme Ekhator, Amira ElringtonEdwards, Madison Gayle, Yusef Lateef, Morgan Leary, Caleb Lopez, Aaidaen Maharaj, Courtney McGruder, Nishita Patel, Jameslynn Pierre, Danielle Sattaur, Emaan Tehseen and Merlyn Varghese.

AP Scholars with honor — students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:

■ Anielia Bryan, Matthew Cesar, Jaskaran Gill, Malyk Gordon, Adrian Jackson, Aleena Joe, Yalisah Lozada, Rianna Mangal, Dorah Naissant, Madison Omega, Ariana Patterson, Chase Ridley, Xaria Rockhead, Nuha Sohail, Madison White and Avante Williams.

AP Scholars — granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or

more AP exams:

■ Ariana Amaya, Dylan Angus, Immanuel Bernal, Alan Bino, Madison Brunson, Aliana Bryan, Lauryn Callender, Adriana Hernandez Cerrato, Ruthann Collins, Jaydan Davis, Elissa Eliacin, Meredith Elizee, Nerissa Fernema, Christian Francois, Ambar Garcia, Hareera Gilani, Caitlyn Holmes, Iseflore Honore, Ivie Ihaza, Joseley Jean, Mayeli Jimenez, Krissy Jorge, Rose Joseph, Jasmeet Kaur, Alexandre Labonte, Darren Lefranc, Tamika Leveille, Kaitlyn London, Jonathan Lopez, Imani Lyons, Gianna Marsh, Sean Mohanlall, Tatiana Mondelus, Sharon Na’Anmiap, Kiran Narine, Makayla Noel, Megan Ortiz, Varda Qudratullah, Maya Reyes, Marah Rigaud, Brendon Riley, Blake Roberts, Rachel Royal, Aaliyah Sajous, Annalisa Samaroo, David Sattaur, Ayan Shafaat, Amar Singh, Kevin Singh, Savannah Solomon, Stefan Stuart, Muhammad Sufyan, Kevin Sukhnandan, Nicole Castaneda Tamayo, Adaezem Ubani, Gabriella Williams, Sahara Williams, Tiffany Wong, Laiba Zaheer and Justin Zhu.

AP Capstone Diploma — granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP seminar and AP research and on an additional four AP exams: ■ Aafia Ahmed, Kairo Campbell, Osazeme Ekhator, Amira ElringtonEdwards, Kaitlyn London, Caleb Lopez, Rianna Mangal, Courtney McGruder, Jameslynn Pierre and Emaan Tehseen.

–Nicole Wagner

Elmont residents married at Town Hall

Elmont residents Seth John Frommer and Reeanne Abby Mitchell were married by Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray Aug. 7 at Hempstead Town Hall. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit HempsteadNY.gov/Marriage.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

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park-Bellerose elementary school District

The DisT ric T is seeking various posiT ions for T he 2024-2025 school year

Teacher a ides .............

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Elementary School District

$17.95/hr. Teaching a ssistants .... $19.95/hr. s ecurity personnel $20-$25/hr.

Teacher Aides

We have openings for teacher aides for the 2022/23 school year. 10-month positions available immediately, starting at $15.00/hr.

School Nurse, Part-Time

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Bus Drivers..... $25.14-$26.87/hr. Bus Monitors .............. $19.32/hr. food s ervice personnel and c afeteria Monitor $16.00/hr. nurses sub .................. $175/day cleaners ................. $40,454/year

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Q. We want to replace our cedar siding, and you wrote about not using cedar. Is that just for decks, or also for siding? Our community in Massachusetts insists on cedar siding, but has been accepting lookalikes if they meet their appearance standards at the community review. It wouldn’t make sense for us to consider cedar if it’s as much of a problem as you stated. Please let us know your opinion on what we should do, since we want to try to get the siding done before the winter.

A. In my column, answering the question about decks, I wrote that I don’t recommend cedar as either a structural material or finish board material because of its instability and maintenance issues, for decks, specifically. Natural wood is more reactive to the environment, because it used to be in the middle of a tree, and wasn’t intended to be exposed to the weather in its natural state.

The stronger, solid hardwoods are less reactive, but cedar is a soft wood that easily expands and contracts. Although it’s resistant to insects, it doesn’t last as long as other products. As a siding material, it’s not as big a problem, and it’s reminiscent of the original New England historical architecture it was employed for. It’s very attractive, and the issue of stability and durability is different for its use as a siding material.

There are two basic kinds of natural cedar siding, cedar shakes and cedar shingles. Shingles are cut with blades and shaped uniformly, while shakes, also called “split” shakes, are cut to size at double the thickness (or more) and then split in half. That mimics the rustic and non-uniform look our first settlers developed for making the homes and meeting houses they constructed as weatherresistant as they could manage. The techniques and original tools are still used today.

You may want to reconsider when to do the work, whichever style you choose, because cedar is generally harvested in the winter and early spring, and you’ll get better-quality material to work with in the spring than in the fall. The reason the wood is harvested when it is is because the ground around cedar trees is boggy and swampy, and heavy equipment can’t get to the trees until the ground is hard and stable. (Incidentally, foresting requirements dictate that for every tree harvested, two trees must be planted, and about 1 percent of all cedar trees are taken in a season, meaning there will be plenty of cedar for you when you need it.)

Make sure you have an installer who knows to use a waterproofing membrane and drainage filter fabric first, before the cedar is applied, so the shingles or shakes don’t constantly sit against a wet wall after they’re attached. The original settlers understood this, and used strips of cedar to keep the shakes off the wall to drain and dry. Wetting and drying cycles cause accelerated decay. Good luck!

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Remembering a cherished friendship with Nelson DeMille

The bestselling, superbly gifted novelist Nelson DeMille recently died. The author of 23 books, including 17 bestsellers, DeMille was so much more than a brilliant writer. He was first and foremost an outstanding human being and a loyal friend.

The first book of his that I read was “Cathedral,” in the early 1980s. It was a gripping tale of an attack on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I was hooked. Among all of Demille’s books, I found “Gold Coast,” a satiric depiction of Long Island’s North Shore, to be a true classic. My wife, Rosemary, became an almost obsessive reader of his works.

I didn’t actually meet DeMille until the early 2000s, when I was privileged to be invited to several lunches hosted by Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York jurist Sol Wachtler at which DeMille was also a guest. I was struck immediately by what a regular guy he was. Totally unassuming and down-to-earth. Humorous. Extremely intelligent, and

knowledgeable on so many topics. Never once telling us how many bestsellers he authored, or mentioning his service in Vietnam as an infantry commander, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star.

Those early gatherings opened the way for lunches, dinners and social gatherings at which Rosemary and I would see Nelson and his wife, Sandy, as well as get-togethers he and I would have with guys we each knew. I distinctly recall the wonderful evening Rosemary and I enjoyed at DeMille’s home, celebrating his 75th birthday with his family and a multitude of friends.

TRosemary, who, in what turned out to be Sandy’s final social event, invited her to a formal congressional lunch in Washington honoring then first lady Melania Trump.

That evening, Sandy joined Rosemary, our daughter, Erin, and me for dinner at a Capitol Hill restaurant, and she was as outgoing and upbeat as ever. Just months later, in September 2018, she died. As devastated as he was, Nelson never showed even the slightest bit of self-pity.

he bestselling author was still the blue-collar guy who grew up in Elmont.

Conversations with him ran the gamut of his varied interests, including dedication to his family and his concern for others. Nothing was more saddening or distressing than when Sandy, a nonsmoker, was stricken with lung cancer. The years following her diagnosis in 2014 were marked by peaks of hope, but then by the darkest valley in 2018, when Sandy succumbed after waging a courageous, uncomplaining struggle. She was an absolute delight to be with. Intelligent and always upbeat. Sandy was the center of her husband’s life. She was especially friendly with

TRosemary and I continued to get together with DeMille and, if anything, our friendship and admiration for him only deepened. More than ever, I realized that, with all his fame and success, he was, at heart, still the blue-collar guy who grew up in Elmont. Though he moved easily with the socially upscale and the movers and shakers, he very much identified with cops, firefighters, construction workers and military veterans. Those were the people who, through guts and dedication, make our nation work with little recognition or acclaim.

DeMille also never left Long Island. His roots were here, and this was where he stayed.

He continued his literary efforts,

writing, as always, in longhand on yellow legal pads, and rushing feverishly to meet his publisher’s deadlines. His final work was “Blood Line,” published in 2023, which he co-wrote with his son, Alex. Last Oct. 11 I had the privilege of moderating a discussion of “Blood Line” with the two of them before a large audience at LIU Post.

Weeks later, on Oct. 28, Rosemary, and I got together with DeMille at the Paramount, in Huntington, at a reception prior to a performance by Bill O’Reilly and Sid Rosenberg. DeMille was in good spirits, and seemed entirely healthy, but that was the last time we were with him. Soon after, he let us know he was being treated for cancer, but was confident all would be well.

This went on for months. On June 6, Rosemary received an email from him, saying he had just one procedure left, and then we’d be getting together for dinner. That was the last we heard from him. Nelson died of esophageal cancer on Sept. 17.

His wake and funeral, attended by hundreds of admirers and friends, were a celebration of a wonderful man of great accomplishment. He will be missed. Nelson DeMille, R.I.P.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

A historic election for all the wrong reasons

his has been a political year like no other in my lifetime. It may be the only year that was dominated by mean-spirited and ugly conduct, all in the name of winning an election. I am not naïve, having run 12 successful campaigns for public office. But the desperate campaign being run by Donald Trump, in his quest for renewed power, will stand out in the history books for many years to come.

Let’s start with this backdrop. Trump lost the 2020 election by 7 million votes. His years of claims that his success was “stolen” are fake by any measure. He admitted that he was beaten by challenging the election results in Georgia. If you lost an election, why would you be asking the Georgia secretary of state to “find 11,780 votes”? What is sad is that there are millions of Americans who have fallen for that charade.

The second historical event that

taints the Trump re-election effort is the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill. Trump once told Americans that they shouldn’t believe what they saw with their own eyes. Whether you’re blind or able to see, at Trump’s urging, hundreds of people broke down the doors to the Capitol and destroyed government property, and their actions contributed to the death of five people. That is not my conclusion. It is the findings of countless jurors who heard the facts after weeks and weeks of criminal trials.

D onald Trump’s vision of the nation is depressing and false.

And so, with the blemish of a torrent of facts that would undo any reelection effort, Trump commenced his 2024 campaign. He once claimed he would “drain the swamp,” but instead he has created a new swamp by conducting a campaign heavy with racial undertones, vicious personal attacks and attacks on the American court system.

There have been so many vitriolic assaults that it would take more than one column to adequately describe all of them. One of the current ones that deserves public scorn is his attacks on

the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Despite the pleas of the Republican governor of Ohio, the mayor of Springfield and many other elected officials, both Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, have continued to spread false charges about Haitians eating dogs and cats.

I long ago learned that personal attacks on your opponent don’t get much voter applause. Trump has decided that calling his challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, “mentally impaired” is a way to get voter support. He also thinks that attacking her appearance is a way to win over skeptical women voters. These tasteless tactics are not the way to get the support of the fast-shrinking independent vote.

One of the winning ways to get voters to be your boosters is to offer solid policy proposals and to give the public a chance to hear your vision for the next 10-plus years. Trump has offered little in way of new ideas, but has Project 2025 as his policy proposal. That 900-plus-page volume, drafted by former officials of his administration, calls for

dismantling the federal government as we know it and turning it over to prescreened loyalists who will complete a menu of bureaucratic horrors. Perhaps the most vexing part of the current Trump effort is his constant harping on what he thinks our country looks like. He describes America as a “failed state.” His vision of the nation is depressing and false. He claims that many thousands of the migrants who have come to America have committed major crimes. Any honest presidential contender would not tear down the country at a time when it wants a leader with a brighter view of the nation. Obviously, my view of the Trump campaign is not a flattering one. Am I a partisan? I have spent all of my life cultivating relationships with my Republican counterparts, and have succeeded because of our mutual respect. But I draw the line when it comes to Donald Trump. I just don’t think he is the true face of America.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Calling for fire safety, honoring local volunteers

With Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 6-12 — upon us, it’s important to reflect on the significance of fire safety in our communities, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who keep us safe.

These men and women are truly local heroes, but they are also neighbors just a phone call away who risk their lives in hazardous situations that include fires and floods. They should never be taken for granted, and this annual observance serves as a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing fires and responding to emergencies of all kinds.

There are 71 fire departments in Nassau County — 69 all-volunteer, and two with both professionals and volunteers — along with six volunteer ambulance corps that provide fire, technical rescue and emergency medical help, all serving 1.3 million residents. In Suffolk, more than 125 volunteer fire and EMS agencies serve that county’s population of more than 1.5 million.

Fire Prevention Week is a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of fire hazards and promoting practices that can saves lives. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance in 1925 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which devastated much of the city and claimed hundreds of lives.

“Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” is this year’s theme. The goal is to

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educate people about the crucial role smoke alarms play in preventing injury and death when a fire breaks out in a home.

Three of every five home fire deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms, and the risk of dying in a house fire is cut in half when there are functioning alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. This underscores the fact that fire prevention isn’t just about avoiding accidents — it’s about saving lives.

The American Red Cross also stresses the importance of installing smoke alarms. At the organization’s Sound the Alarm events, volunteers install smoke alarms for free. For more information, go to RedCross.org.

Education is paramount, too. Children, adults and seniors benefit from learning how to prevent fires and to respond appropriately if one breaks out. Teaching children not to play with matches, encouraging adults to avoid being distracted while cooking and reminding seniors to be mindful of electrical appliances are just a few essential lessons that can reduce the likelihood of fires.

It’s also important to honor the brave people who respond when fires and other emergencies occur. Volunteer firefighters often juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities, yet they still make time to respond to calls for help — whether it’s a house fire, a car accident or a medical emergency.

Letter writer defending D’Esposito was ‘splitting hairs’

To the Editor:

In his letter last week, “Is D’Esposito vulnerable to a House probe?” Christopher Kane complained that the Herald owes Congressman Anthony D’Esposito an apology for an article about the hiring of his mistress and the daughter of his fiancée that was headlined “D’Esposito faces ethics probe over hiring.” Kane argued, in part, that D’Esposito didn’t violate any ethics rules because he wasn’t married to his fiancée.

However, according to a Sept. 23 article in The New York Times, “The House code of conduct prohibits members of Congress from employing spouses or relatives, including stepchildren. Though Mr. D’Esposito has never married, congressional ethics experts said that employing a woman akin to his stepdaughter, who shared a home with him, could breach the requirement that members of Congress ‘adhere to the spirit and the letter of the rules.’”

The Times article continued, “A separate provision adopted in the wake of the #MeToo movement explicitly states that lawmakers ‘may not engage in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House who works

They undergo extensive training to ensure that they are equipped to handle the myriad dangerous conditions that can arise in an emergency, and they are often the only line of defense when a home catches fire and lives are on the line. It’s no wonder that so many people find firefighters’ dedication so inspiring.

The same is true for volunteer EMTs, who provide critical care during medical emergencies, administering life-saving treatment before a victim can be transported to a hospital. Their swift action and expertise often mean the difference between life and death.

A former Suffolk County volunteer firefighter and EMT who continues to serve as a paid paramedic and a New York City police officer explained why he became a first responder.

“I wanted to participate in something that allowed me to help my neighbors at their most vulnerable points in life, while also providing me with valuable life experience and training,” he told the Herald. “The fire department put me on a path to serve the people and communities that I live and work in, as well as (having) a second family I know would come to my aid should my family or I need it.”

We strongly urge you to be there for your local fire department’s next fundraiser or open house, salute the volunteers at their next holiday parade and, if you’re able, consider becoming one of them.

under the supervision of the member.’”

Although D’Esposito was not married to his fiancée, with whom he was allegedly cohabiting, it appears that in

his letter, Kane was doing nothing more than splitting hairs!

Lastly, while he criticizes Laura Gillen, who “identifies as a Catholic,” apparently Kane is not that troubled

We badly need congestion pricing

Ibelieve congestion pricing is an absolute necessity, for several reasons. First of all, traffic in the metropolitan area is an absolute nightmare. You can’t get into New York City in a reasonable amount of time unless you leave at 5 a.m. or after 9 p.m. most days from any direction — long Island, Westchester, Connecticut or New Jersey.

once you get to Manhattan, traffic is so bad that you can walk faster than you can drive. I know, because I work on the upper East Side and often walk to appointments and meetings. It’s faster than waiting endlessly in a taxi or uber.

the rafts of Citi bikes, bike lanes, bus-only lanes and outdoor restaurants built during and after the coronavirus pandemic make Manhattan more intolerable for driving than ever before. according to a tomtom report, New York tops the list of cities with the worst traffic in america. the average commuter spent just under 25 minutes driving about six miles in 2023.

Secondly, our mass transit system has been allowed to deteriorate over the decades, because politicians have always kicked the can down the road. the Second avenue subway was originally proposed over 100 years ago. today, three stations have been built, and the extension to Harlem has been put off, because congestion pricing, which was supposed to help pay for it, has been halted.

Ithe 7 Subway line was to have had a stop in Hell’s kitchen, the “10th avenue station,” to alleviate passenger congestion on the West Side and serve the growing neighborhood, but that, too, was killed for lack of funds and political will.

regional train service and rehabilitating the century-old subway system. the more comfortable and convenient the train system, the more people will use it, and the more drivers will opt out of the maddening rush to get to the city.

f only we could come up with a way to charge people based on their net worth.

Much of the current subway system is antiquated, some of it was damaged by saltwater intrusion during Superstorm Sandy, and the signal system is a hazard unto itself, slowing the system down and causing accidents.

So how do we resolve our urban traffic nightmare? there is no doubt that rail lines into Manhattan should be the No. 1 priority. they move the most people at the fastest speeds into and out of the city. Congestion pricing would be of enormous benefit in funding better

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by D’Esposito’s reported affair with a married woman (which ended her marriage) while he was engaged to someone else. Do we really want to be represented by someone who is so ethically challenged?

RobERt tollE Cedarhurst

Abortion rights must be enshrined in N.Y.’s Constitution

to the Editor:

I was unclear about Proposition 1, and my concern grew when I learned that women in states with abortion bans are dying. I wondered if New York’s abortion laws could withstand the radical extremists influencing our Supreme Court, Congress and potentially the White House. Despite Republican assurances against a national abortion ban, I remain skeptical, especially since the Supreme Court previously deemed Roe v. Wade settled law. Moreover, the G o P made no effort to block the proposed ban on the abortion pill. While an outright abortion ban may not be imminent, without enshrining abortion rights in New York’s Constitution, it’s plausible that there will be attempts to erode women’s rights gradually. For these reasons, it’s crucial to condemn the fear-

Now, there are valid reasons why congestion pricing is unfair. If I’m a millionaire, I don’t care about paying $15 to drive below 60th Street, but if I make $50,000 a year, it’s putting a huge dent in my wallet. box trucks or moving vans would pay $24, large trucks $36, which would make goods and services cost more for New Yorkers.

It’s unfortunate that we can’t devise a methodology that could charge people based on their net worth. If a license tag could be connected to an IRS filing, we could charge wealthy people a different rate than those of more modest means.

beyond a system like that, we must resurrect the congestion pricing program to start to reduce traffic into Manhattan, and use those funds to upgrade Mta trains, subways and buses. If we do nothing, we will have wasted $500 million installing the apparatus to track vehicular traffic into the city, while

mongering falsehoods spread by the radical right about the ballot initiative and to vote “yes” on Proposition 1.

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Now Trump will approve the SALT deduction?

to the Editor:

then-President Donald trump and the Republicans limited our income tax deduction for state and local taxes. For two years the Republicans have controlled the House, so why haven’t Congressman a nthony D’Esposito and the M a G a Republicans in the House introduced legislation to give us back our S alt deductions?

Now, in a desperate attempt to help D’Esposito keep his House seat, t rump comes to New York and tells us he’s going to give us back the Salt deduction. He’ll do that right after he finishes building the wall and Mexico pays for it. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

It won’t be all bad when D’Esposito loses the election. His friends in the town of Hempstead will give him a good job.

DENNIS PatRICk bRaDY Rockville Centre

doing nothing to reduce traffic and pollution and build a city for the future. It is also unconscionable that fare evasion cost the Mta an estimated $690 million in 2022, including $315 million from buses and $285 million from subways — 10 percent of the Mta’s annual budget.

and beyond the dollars and cents, New York City now ranks as one of the most ozone-polluted cities in the world thanks to the millions of cars, trucks and buses in stop-and-go gridlock traffic, with drivers endlessly circling for parking spaces and taxis, ubers and lyfts driving nonstop, looking for their next fare.

So how to move the massive number of people in the metropolitan area from destination to destination? Make the best use of the advanced train system that enlightened people built 120 years ago, and that provided 2 billion rides in 2023, on over hundreds of miles of track, picking up and dropping off people at 472 stations. but you can’t build out and upgrade the system without money, and congestion pricing is the ticket.

Jim Paymar is a veteran New York television anchor and reporter who has worked at CNBC, WNBC and WABC. He anchors a podcast, “The Big Shift with Jim Paymar.”

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In October 2022, Tamar Lemoine of Valley Stream felt a lump in her right breast and was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer. She had previously put o a biopsy after a mammogram in 2021 detected a suspicious mass, so she knew that this time she would need to act fast.

Tamar was referred to Dr. Christine Hodyl, Director of Breast Health Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau, who created a comprehensive treatment plan that included chemotherapy and breast-conserving lumpectomy surgery along with the removal of several lymph nodes. Her treatment ended with a month of radiation therapy sessions. Now cancer-free, Tamar urges women to get their annual mammograms.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, o ering patients a multidisciplinary approach to fight cancer without having to leave Long Island.

In October 2022, Tamar Lemoine of Valley Stream felt a lump in her right breast and was diagnosed with late-stage