‘Car Wash’ by John Micheals was selected as the Best in Show for the 2024 Juried photography Show.
the shot will be one of about 25 hung up in the Freeport Memorial Library, and Micheals received $400 for winning the competition.
the show was the 44th annual juried photography show held by the Long island arts Council at Freeport.
Juror Jeff Harris, a professional photographer with decades of experience, stated he was searching for ‘intention’ in the pieces submitted.
By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will celebrate its 44th Annual Juried Photography Show with a striking exhibit at the Freeport Memorial Library throughout November.
The exhibit includes a public reception on Nov. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
“This is a 44th year in a row,” Larry Dresner, the arts council’s executive director, said. “It’s one of the better awarded (in terms of) dollar amount shows of its kind on
the East Coast.”
With prizes awarded of $400, $250 and $100 for first, second and third places, respectively, as well as $200 going to the winner of the Larry Adler Memorial Award, the show draws significant interest from photographers across the tri-state area.
This year’s juror, Jeff Harris, is a professional photographer based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, bringing decades of experience in commercial photography. He has worked for clients like Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Neiman Marcus, in addition to creating key art for films like the Terrifier franchise, an AmeriContinued on page 4
By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
The Village of Freeport has emerged victorious in its longstanding legal dispute with the Freeport Union Free School District over Cleveland Avenue Field, with a State Supreme Cåurt ruling on Oct. 23 that the school district’s rights to use the field are limited to a revocable license, not a permanent easement, as the district previously argued.
Tment on the property,” Kennedy added of the school district.
“The village has a license agreement that’s valid, which is what the judge said — what we said originally.”
he court came back saying, simply, ‘this is a license’ ... The village owns the license
This decision follows nearly three years of litigation, and efforts by the village to relocate school athletics to an upgraded facility in Cow Meadow Park, which the district has consistently resisted.
HowARD ColToN Village attorney
“We tried everything we could to work with the district,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said, emphasizing the village’s offer to improve Cow Meadow Park with new artificial-turf fields, locker rooms and other facilities.
“They do not have an ease -
The ruling, affirming the village’s authority over Cleveland Avenue Field, potentially allows it to move forward with development plans that the village says could reduce taxes and produce other economic benefits for village residents. The legal disagreement grew out of a 1949 easement granted to the school district for the use of the field for athletics, which the district argued was a perpetual right.
Village Attorney Howard Colton clarified that the field remains designated as parkland, and is protected under state law from permanent “alienation” — a change of use — without legislative action.
“The court came back saying, simply, this is a license,” Colton explained. “And a
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The Freeport Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Oct. 16 was a night of celebration and appreciation.
Held at the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, the event kicked off with Superintendent of Schools Fia Davis recognizing School Board Appreciation Week and commending the board of education for their dedication to the district.
“Our board members selflessly give their time to ensure our students, families and the Freeport community have the best opportunities,” said Superintendent Davis. “We thank you for all your service and unwavering support of the Freeport Schools.”
Following this, district administrators, union leaders, and staff shared their gratitude for the board trustees, presenting them with gifts and announcing donations to various school scholarship funds in the board’s honor.
Students from New Visions Elementary School also joined in the tribute to School Board Recognition Week, with the fourth-grade glee club performing “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers.
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ication and presented them with framed artwork and an original poem crafted by New Visions students.
The meeting also highlighted another significant milestone: the recognition of teachers and administrators who earned tenure at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Superintendent Davis awarded certif-
icates to the tenure recipients, acknowledging their dedication and hard work on behalf of the Freeport Public Schools.
“Receiving tenure is a great acknowledgment of the district’s trust and value in you as an outstanding educator,” said Davis.
“This is just the first step of many
accomplishments yet to come in what we hope is a long and illustrious career at Freeport Public Schools.”
Gratitude was extended to the Freeport Board of Education for their dedication and to the educators who reached this important career milestone.
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The Freeport High School wrestling team is heading into its new season with a fresh look, thanks to a $5,000 donation from Malone, Tauber & Sohn, a local law office that’s been part of the community for over six decades. The contribution has enabled the team to purchase much-needed new uniforms, a gesture that players and coaches alike say has boosted team morale and pride.
Malone, Tauber & Sohn – located on West Merrick Road and South Ocean Avenue – has long supported community initiatives. This donation to the wrestling team is no exception, part of what partner Stuart Spitzer describes as their ongoing commitment to the schools and programs that make Freeport thrive.
“We’ve always supported the community and different schools and establishments and teams because we think it’s important,” Spitzer shared, adding that the firm also offers internship opportunities to local high school students interested in exploring careers in law.
The idea for this particular donation came from Nikki Teague, another staff member at the law firm, whose son wrestles for a nearby school and participates in wrestling camps.
Noticing that no Freeport students were represented at these summer camps, Teague reached out to the Freeport wrestling coach, Matt Cellan, to see how they might support the program. Although it was too late in the season to sponsor camp participation, Teague quickly learned that new uniforms were a pressing need for the team.
“We always want to give back to the community… they’re the future,” Teague said of the decision to make the donation. “We just wanted to give back.”
For Coach Cellan, who has been at Freeport High School for nearly a decade and now serves as head coach, the donation marks a new chapter for the team.
Members of the wrestling team pose for a photo with members of Malone, Tauber, & Sohn.
Lloyd, Chris Mccravey, Matt Cellan, Freeport High School varsity wrestling coach, Stuart Spitzer, president of Malone, Tauber & Sohn, Nikki Teague, office manager, John Saraldi, Adrian Macias, attorney-at-law,
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“With the donation that they gave us, we get new uniforms… and if we have a little bit of a surplus, we’ll probably use that on tournaments for the off season,” Cellan explained, adding that additional funds could help cover travel and entry fees that many students otherwise struggle to afford.
“It’s pretty amazing. You don’t see that that often,” he said, reflecting on how the law firm had called him directly over the summer, intent on finding the best way to support the team.
Senior team captains Anthony Velasquez and Jahari Lloyd both voiced their appreciation, highlighting
how the donation has helped unify the team.
“It feels great and not just for me but for the team… we all appreciate you,” Velasquez said. Lloyd echoed his teammate, sharing that the new uniforms are something they’ve hoped for over the past few seasons.
“For the past couple years all the hard work and time we put in is getting paid off… it was an act of kindness and we appreciate it,” he said.
As we near wrestling season the Freeport High School wrestling team looks ready to compete, equipped not just with new gear but with a renewed sense of community support.
The Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop at 250 Atlantic Ave was the Freeport Chamber of Commerce’s Business of The Year, along with 39 other honorees who were cited for their civic efforts at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce 39th annual Busines of the Year and Legislative Breakfast at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Oct. 25.
The Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop, established by Karl Feile in 1929, began as a small gardening maintenance business in Freeport.
Over the decades, it has blossomed into a nationally recognized nursery and garden center, offering 2.5 acres of high-quality tropical plants, trees, shrubs, and a wide variety of garden essentials.
Today, the family legacy is continued by Sig Feile’s daughters, Christina and Leeanne, who have grown the business to employ nearly 50 people at the height of the season.
Atlantic is also celebrated for its unique Christmas Shop, known for handcrafted wreaths, garlands, and special gift ornaments.
Established in 1979, the Nassau Council seeks to address the business issues that members consider critical. The current president is Franklin A. Camarano Jr.
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“Photography is the only thing I’ve ever done,” Harris said, “since I was a busboy at 16.”
Harris, who also taught photography at NYU, brings a distinct perspective to his role as juror for the show.
“Because this is an amateur show, and because of its geographic location on Long Island, you tend to get a lot of pictorial work— landscapes, sunsets, seascapes,” Harris said. “But this year, I took a slightly different approach, in that I was trying to judge the work on not only its aesthetic merits but on the basis of what I saw as the intention of the photographers.”
Harris added that his selections may seem “a little bit outside the box,” and he chose work that, “while perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing … showed a sense of thoughtfulness, and, as I say, intention and exploration with the medium.”
Dresner put into perspective the event’s significance to local artists. “It
According to Harris, the winning pieces include “a graphic, bold, kind of like slightly abstract interpretation of a familiar object,” which won first place, and a “dark and moody, intense and moving black-and-white portrait of a young man.”
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just gives an opportunity for local artists to gain recognition, for the public to meet the photographers at the reception, and (to see) what’s going on, on a local level,” he said. “After the month exhibit (at) the Freeport Memorial Library, we try to go on the road, where we send it to other libraries for (a) month at a time in and around the Freeport area, like we’ve done it at Rockville Centre and Wantagh.”
Lois Howe, the arts council’s president, highlighted the exhibit’s consistency over the years. “It gets hung November 2, and it’s up for the whole month,” she said. “There were about 150 entries this year … and 25 are going to hang.”
Howe added that her own photography was entered, though not selected for display, underscoring the competition’s high standards.
Certain photographers consistently enter the competition, often succeeding multiple times, according to Howe.
The Nov. 7 reception promises a live-
Laura toledo’s ‘guggenheim abstraction’ was awarded the Larry adler memorial award, which is awarded to pieces with a special relationship to foreign culture or architecture, at this year’s Juried photography Show.
ly evening, where attendees can enjoy refreshments, interact with the artists, and view the works selected for this year’s exhibit.
“Everybody mingles around,” Howe said, “and gets to look at the pictures.” Harris described the final picks as diverse, with works ranging from abstract interpretations to poignant portraits, alongside some unconventional entries.
Photographers and art lovers alike are encouraged to attend the free event at the library, at 144 West Merrick Road. Additional information on the arts council and the photography show can be obtained by contacting infoliacf@ gmail.com or by calling (516) 223-2522.
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license, by its very nature, means that it could be terminated at will by an individual that owns the license. The village owns the license.”
The school district and local residents have in the past voiced concerns about relocating activities from Cleveland Avenue to Cow Meadow Park, which is about a mile and a half away. The district maintains that Cleveland Avenue’s location and accessibility are critical for students.
But Kennedy countered that Cow Meadow Park offers benefits including ample parking, updated facilities and a safer layout, without nearby traffic.
“We have parking,” he said. “You’re not dealing with a street where kids are crossing a street like Cleveland Avenue.”
Kennedy reaffirmed the village’s commitment to finding a resolution with the school district, and underscored that the village does not intend to immediately terminate the district’s access to the Cleveland Avenue Field.
“We’re not going to kick the students off the field,” the mayor said. “Absolutely not. We still very much want to resolve this in a way that is advantageous to everyone.”
The district may consider appealing the court’s ruling. “The (school) board has scheduled the formal vote for authorization for appeal for its next board meeting (at) the beginning of November,” John Gross, the school district’s attorney, said. “The board is consider-
ing it … but is favorably disposed to appeal.”
The village, Kennedy said, sees the potential for mixed-use development of the Cleveland Avenue Field in the future, envisioning it as an opportunity to generate new revenue and offer residents tax relief, with
housing and public park space.
While the legal battle may continue, Kennedy said, “Freeport would like to continue discussions with the school district in the hope of coming to an agreement that’s beneficial to all.”
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MUNRO PLACED FIFTH in the Nassau County cross-country championships last fall and will look to top that performance at Bethpage State Park Nov. 2. He went on to earn All-State honors in 2023 as a Top 20 finisher in the state and posted a best 5k time of 15-minutes, 43-seconds. He’s three-time All-County in cross-country and as a junior competed in the state track and field championships in the 3200 and 1600 meter events.
Friday, Nov. 1
Football: Manhasset at Kennedy 2 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Port Washington 5:30 p.m.
Football: Division at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at East Rockaway 6:30 p.m.
Football: Locust Valley at Plainedge 6:30 p.m.
Football: Syosset at Massapequa 6:30 p.m.
Football: Lynbrook at Bethpage 7 p.m.
Football: V.S. South at Malverne 7 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at C.S. Harbor 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Cross-Country: Nassau County Class I, II and III championships at Bethpage State Park 10 a.m.
Football: Calhoun at Carey 11 a.m.
Football: Jericho at Sewanhaka 11 a.m.
Football: Island Trees at Lawrence 11 a.m.
Football: MacArthur at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Mepham 2 p.m.
Football: Seaford at North Shore 2 p.m.
Football: South Side at Floral Park
Football: Elmont at Clarke
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Football: Mineola at V.S, North 3 p.m.
Football: Uniondale at Freepprt 3 p.m.
Football: Westbury at V.S. Central 3 p.m.
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The Freeport boys’ volleyball team made big gains this fall led by the pioneers of the young program.
A 3-0 home win against Mepham on Monday capped an 8-8 season for the Red Devils, who won just one match last year in their second season as a varsity team. The improved performance was driven by a 12-member senior class that includes five who started off the program at the JV level as freshmen in 2021.
“It’s been a special year,” Freeport coach Gaetano Antonacci said. “They won one game last year so for them to have their work pay off is nice to see.”
The five seniors who helped grow the program with Antonacci include Johncarlo Rivera (middle blocker), Justin Salce (libero), Melvin Velasquez (outside hitter), Romeo Jean and Daniel Cruz (right side hitter). Antonacci credits the group with sticking through tough times when wins were hard to come by.
“They’ve really given me that commitment for four years,” Antonacci said. “They trusted me and they took it from there and ran with it.”
The sweep against Mepham featured a double-double from Rivera with 13 kills and 10 assists while Salce recorded 15 digs. Sophomore setter Nick Morale had 15 assists while Velasquez and senior outside hitter Ryan Plantin combined for 10 kills.
Rivera shined in his final high school season and is planning to continue his volleyball career on the collegiate level. He was named a top 50 player by Newsday before the season after recording 162 kills, 52 blocks, 98 digs and 22 aces as a junior.
The Red Devils received crucial senior leadership from Rivera and Salce as co-captains. Morales has also stepped up and will be counted on to lead the program following the graduation of a large senior class.
“He has definitely grown a lot,” Antonacci said of Morales. “He committed himself to the sport of volleyball
which has definitely made him better.”
After starting the season with three straight losses, Freeport won five of its next seven matches culminating with a four set win against Valley Stream Central in which Rivera registered 17 kills and six blocks.
Antonacci said a big highlight of the season was a 3-2 win at Long Beach by set scores of 25-23, 20-25, 15-28, 25-15 and 15-11. The come-from-behind effort against a team from a big volleyball community featured 15 kills from Rivera, 10 digs by Velasquez and 22 assists by Morales.
While Freeport will have a mostly
new roster next season, Antonacci sees potential for continued momentum as more boys in the district take up volleyball. The team has run some clinics with elementary and middle school students as well at the youth level with the Freeport Red Ravens.
“It’s a growing sport but it has definitely been a challenge here growing it,” Antonacci said. “My goal has been to raise the awareness of volleyball in the community and give kids an opportunity to play and to get better so that when it comes time down the road, we can be competitive on a year to year basis.”
A Roosevelt man and his sister were indicted Monday, Oct. 28 on charges related to the abuse and death of their elderly mother.
Michael Rainford McDougall, 65, faces manslaughter and other charges after allegedly putting his 85-year-old mother, Carmel McDougall, in a headlock, swinging her, and causing her to fall and sustain fatal head injuries.
His sister, Nichole McDougall Mullings, 55, is also charged with endangering her mother’s welfare through separate abusive acts in the weeks leading up to the incident.
Michael McDougall was arraigned before Judge Christopher Quinn on charges of Manslaughter, Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person, or an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person, Criminally Negligent Homicide.
He pleaded not guilty, and his bail was set at $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, and $1 million partially secured bond.
Mullings was arraigned on two counts of Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person.
She pleaded not guilty and was released to pre-trial services. Both defendants are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 22
“Frustrated with their 85-year-old mother’s declining health, Michael McDougall and his sister, Nichole McDougall Mullings, allegedly took their anger out on her with physical violence and threats,” said District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “According to the charges, Michael McDougall, his mother’s primary caregiver, pulled her into a headlock and swung her around, causing her to strike her head on the floor.
“She died several days later from organ failure caused by the catastrophic brain injury she suffered in
District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of two siblings due to accusations of elder abuse leading to the death of their mother.
the fall. Just two weeks before her death, Nichole Mullings allegedly twice constricted her mother’s ability to move and breathe, all caught on internal video footage from the home. As parents age, they rely on family, often their grown children, for support and care. Carmel McDougall’s son and daughter failed her when she needed them most.”
DA Donnelly noted that Michael McDougall was his mother’s primary caregiver as she suffered from dementia.
The charges stem from an incident on Sept. 12, when Nassau County Police responded to a wellness check at a Hudson Avenue residence in Roosevelt.
They found Carmel McDougall unresponsive, and further investigation led police to obtain NEST camera footage allegedly showing Michael McDougall placing his mother in a headlock, swinging her around, and subsequently threatening her to get up while she lay moaning on the floor.
Carmel McDougall was hospitalized with a severe brain bleed and placed on life support. She was pronounced dead on Sept. 18.
In addition to Michael McDougall’s alleged actions, his sister Nichole McDougall Mullings is accused of twice compromising her mother’s mobility and breathing on Aug. 30.
Allegedly caught on camera, Mullings reportedly restrained her mother and applied pressure to her arms, wrists, and neck, also slapping her in the face. In another alleged incident on the same day, Mullings allegedly struck her mother, shoved her into bed, placed her body on her mother’s 92-pound frame, and issued threats, impeding the elderly woman’s movement and breathing.
The defendants were arrested on Oct. 2 by Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Bureau Chief Veronica Guariglia of the Homicide Bureau, supervised by Bureau Chief Jared Rosenblatt and Executive Assistant District Attorney for the Litigation Division Kevin Higgins. Michael McDougall’s defense attorney is David Haber and Nichole Mullings is represented by Adrienne Edward.
The charges against both defendants remain accusations, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If convicted, Michael McDougall faces up to 19 years in prison. –Mohammad
By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Nearly 200 people laced up their running shoes Saturday morning at Baldwin Park to support local veterans organizations during the annual “Run for Heroes” 5K, raising more than $25,000 for VFW and American Legion posts across Nassau County’s South Shore.
The event, hosted by Assemblyman Brian Curran, benefits veterans’ facilities in six communities: Freeport, Rockville Centre, Malverne, Lynbrook, Baldwin, and East Rockaway.
“I am so grateful for everyone who came out to raise money for our veterans,” Curran said. “I take great pride in honoring those who protect our freedoms, and as an assemblyman, this is an event I look forward to every year, and I am always blown away by how successful it is. I know the funds raised will be put to good use to help serve our wonderful veterans.”
The fundraiser emerged amid a crisis in 2010, when three veterans’ buildings shuttered due to financial difficulties. After assuming office in 2011, Curran established the district-wide run to help veterans’ organizations cope with operational costs, including electricity, plumbing and maintenance.
The event pools all proceeds for distribution among participating communities, with allocations based on need rather than individual fundraising success. Each community typically receives between $5,000 and $10,000 for their local veteran groups.
Frank Colón, commander of the American Legion Post No. 303 in Rockville Centre, expressed his gratitude for the community’s support.
“It went really great,” Colón said about the annual ‘Run for Heroes’ 5K event on Saturday. “The kids all had a great time.”
The success of this year’s event relied heavily on the collaborative efforts across various posts, according to Colón, who acknowledged the contributions of several key organizers.
“It was a team effort,” he said. “All the American Legion posts and VFWs in the district worked together.”
Colón specifically recognized Post 303 Vice Commander Paul Casazza, Robert Kipp and Jim Keane for their work in securing donations.
This event has become a cornerstone within the Assembly district’s veteran community. Each year it brings together runners, walkers and supporters of all ages. Not only does it help raise crucial funds, it strengthens community bonds while honoring those who served.
On October 16, third and fourth graders at Freeport’s Archer Street Elementary School had the opportunity to connect with student ambassadors from the Henry Viscardi School.
This school, based in Albertson, provides specialized education and support for children with significant orthopedic disabilities, creating an environment focused on empowering its students.
During the visit, ambassadors Mary Ogbo and Lauren Richardson shared their personal stories of living with disabilities, offering insights into disability etiquette and helping the Archer Street students better understand the disability community.
Joe Slaninka, who leads the Viscardi Ambassador Program, addressed the students as well. “We are here today to teach you about how we live with a disability and about our school,” he said. “We want you to ask questions, gain understanding to create a more compassionate and kind community for all.”
The session encouraged Archer Street students to engage in open dialogue, ask thoughtful questions, and gain a deeper appreciation for living with a disability.
The exchange helped dismantle misconceptions and highlighted the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.
–Mohammad Rafiq
The Village of Freeport celebrated its much-anticipated Annual Family Fall Festival, Halloween Parade, and the 35th Freeport Fire Department Fire Expo on the Nautical Mile on Oct. 27.
The festival delivered a day packed with family fun, tasty eats, and sweet treats, running from 12 to 3 p.m. at the parking lot across from Off The Hook at 195 Woodcleft Ave.
Elizabeth Comerford, director of the Freeport Recreation Center, organized the event with the fire department and the Chamber of Commerce, bringing together community resources for a memorable day.
Community members also played a big role, signing up to participate with decorated vehicles.
The Freeport Recreation Center and Freeport Police Benevolent Association provided all candy for the Trunk or Treat, ensuring a sweet experience for everyone.
A Halloween Costume Parade added to the day’s festivities, with participants in creative costumes marching up Woodcleft Avenue, joined by the Freeport High School Marching Band.
“It was a wonderful day all around. We had hundreds of people on the Nautical Mile for our Halloween festivities. The kids — and adults — had on great costumes and the parade was a success,” said Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.
The Freeport Fire Department’s Fire Expo was a fantastic educational addition, with equipment demonstrations, giveaways, and safety tips attracting attention from young and old alike.
The annual Chowder Contest was a flavorful highlight of the festival, with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce coordinating a spirited competition among seven local restaurants, including newcomers from Baldwin.
Bracco’s took home the prize for Best Overall Soup, while Half Way Down won for the Chunkiest Chowder. Off the Hook excelled with both Best Mixed Chowder and First Place for New Entry, and Novi received accolades for Best Mixed Seafood Soup and Second Place New Entry.
Otto’s was awarded Best New England Clam Chowder, Jeremy’s claimed Best Long Island Chowder, and Sonny’s secured Best Seafood Chowder. This year’s contest showcased the best of local flavors, making it one of the most exciting chowder events to date.
“It was a great day,” said Comerford. “The weather was perfect, the chowder was delicious and kids went home with bags full of candy from the trunk or treat!”
–Mohammad Rafiq
Espinosa, 9, learns the ropes from the Freeport Fire Department during the Fire Expo, part of the festival’s educational and handson experiences.
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Project 2025’s agenda to restructure the government extends beyond the Fed and into education, proposing to completely eliminate the Department of Education. This is a contentious move that could have profound repercussions for public education on Long Island.
The DOE plays a significant role in supporting local education by providing funding to high-poverty schools and increasing programs designed to protect and serve vulnerable students, such as those with disabilities or in the LGBTQ+ community.
Eliminating the department means drastically reducing federal funding streams and eventually phasing out Title I, a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with a high percentage of low-income students, according to a Chalkbeat report. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization focused on education issues.
Title I aims to ensure all children, regardless of socio-economic status, meet state academic standards by funding programs like after-school tutoring and teacher development. Schools can operate schoolwide improvement initiatives if they meet certain thresholds of low-income students.
“When you eliminate funding, the things that get cut are teacher salaries, teachers get laid off, class sizes get bigger, and you have less counseling services, less paraprofessional services ... all of that is eliminated when you don’t have Title I funding,” Jillian Gaeta, co-founder of the organization Roots to Revolution and a New York City public school teacher, said.
Nearly half of Suffolk County’s total public school enrollment is economically disadvantaged students at 44 percent, in Nassau County it is 32 percent, according to the State Education Department. Districts such as Huntington, Central Islip and Brentwood 63 percent, 66 and 88, of the students are from low-income households, respectively, according to state statistics.
Project 2025 also proposes to reduce eligibility for federally funded meal programs.
Funding impact
The potential rollback of programs like the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program under Project 2025 could exacerbate the lack of access to food on Long Island. In recent years, the number of food-insecure individuals on the island has surged, increasing by 58.3 percent since 2021, with an estimated 65,000 children affected, according to a Long Island Cares report.
Over 60 percent of students in lower-income districts like Brentwood and Hempstead qualify for free lunch and breakfast, indicating a substantial reliance on federal aid programs, according to Meals Count data. Meanwhile, wealthier districts like Jericho and Great Neck in Nassau County, where less than 10 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, would be less affected by federal cuts, according to state data.
“In the schools that I’ve worked in, 80 percent of students were receiving free and reduced lunch,” Gaeta said. “If you take away that ability, you now have 80 percent of your kids hungry. You can’t educate those kids; they’re struggling because all they’re focusing on is how their bellies aren’t full.”
Long Island is also seeing a surge in school lunch debt, according to a Healthy School Meals for All report. The Lindenhurst school district reported nearly $50,000 in unpaid school lunch fees and South Huntington said meal debt doubled from $20,000 after the pandemic. Wealthy districts often benefit from higher property tax revenues, which can be used to supplement educational programs. Low-income districts typically struggle with limited funding and resources, making it challenging to provide basic services, let alone additional support for meal programs.
But it’s not just lunch — early childhood education
programs are also on the chopping block under Project 2025.
Whither Head Start?
Head Start is a federal initiative that promotes school readiness for young children from low-income families. It serves children aged 3 to 5, focusing on cognitive, social, and emotional development alongside health screenings and nutritious meals. The program is critical in preparing disadvantaged children for elementary school and fostering long-term academic success.
“Early education programs ... are foundational for a child’s ability to thrive in school, and also for their economic security, that they are able to read and write and develop those skills at an early age,” Gaeta said.
In Nassau County, the availability of Head Start programs is concentrated in districts with higher rates of low-income families. Out of eight Head Start locations, many are in areas with higher child poverty rates.
The Head Start programs in Hempstead, Freeport and Roosevelt illustrate this trend. Hempstead, with a child poverty rate of nearly 21 percent, and Roosevelt, where nearly 17 percent of children live in poverty, highlights communities that heavily rely on these educational resources. Freeport, with around 14 percent of children living in poverty, further emphasizes the critical need for support in these districts. The figures are based on Census Bureau data.
Child poverty rates in Westbury (14 percent), Lawrence (10 percent), and Long Beach (6 percent) demonstrate a varied landscape where families may still benefit from Head Start programs, although the urgency may differ.
More affluent districts like Garden City, Syosset, and East Williston, which report child poverty rates of less than 5 percent, do not have any Head Start locations. Wealthier families often have access to private preschools and other early childhood programs.
Another proposal of Project 2025 includes a rollback of Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including sports.
“Title IX, which allows girls to play sports and opens up opportunities for young girls, is also supported and protected by the federal government,” Gaeta said. “So if you eliminate the Federal Department of Education, you’re eliminating all those benefits that our kids need to have successful schools.”
Rolling back Title IX could also disproportionately
impact non-binary and transgender students as the project aims to “define ‘sex’ under Title IX to mean only biological sex.”
“Long Island is already seeing pieces of Project 2025 being enacted,” Kiana Abbady, board chair of Long Island Progressive Coalition, said. “[Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman] already passed a transban, where individuals cannot play sports if they identify as transgender.”
In Nassau County 10 school districts — Island Park, Jericho, Lawrence, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Oyster Bay and Port Washington — are set to lose funding, based on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025 executive budget.
“If any parts of Project 2025 are enacted, we will see large swaths of Long Island’s communities, predominantly black and brown, predominantly working class, lose significant funding for public schools,” Abbady said. “We already see that. ”
Extracurricular activities, such as sports, are typically the first to be cut when schools experience dips in funding, and this could have adverse effects on students. Research indicates that participation in sports is linked to numerous benefits for both girls and transgender youth, including improved academic performance, higher self-esteem, and greater overall well-being.
In underfunded districts, girls often have 1.3 million fewer opportunities than boys to engage in athletic programs, according to the National Women’s Law Center. Exclusionary policies for trans youth like Nassau County’s Legislature and Project 2025 Title IX reforms could exacerbate rates of depression, school absenteeism and suicide in trans students, which are already significantly higher than for cis-gender students.
Without the federal enforcement of Title IX and adequate funding, the gap in opportunities between wellfunded and underfunded schools could widen, leaving many girls and LGBTQ youth without access to the necessary resources for their athletic and educational advancement.
Gaeta said this is ultimately the goal of Project 2025.
“It is designed to benefit wealthy, wealthy white men,” she said. “All of the projects, all the policies in Project 2025, will hurt low-income families, will hurt middle-class families, will hurt women and girls, will hurt LGBTQ families, will hurt people of color. It is designed that way.”
Jenna Zaza and Lori Saxena are reporters with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
By Carolyn James cjames@liherald.com
With partisan politics in high gear less than two weeks before Election Day, Long Island politicians — Republicans and Democrats — gathered in a bipartisan show of support for an effort to bring more federal funding for road and infrastructure projects to Nassau and Suffolk counties.
“This is not a Republican or a Democratic issue — it is a state and federal issue,” U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said at a news conference on Oct. 23 at the Long Island Welcome Center on the Long Island Expressway in Dix Hills. “It is about government, labor, business and people and everyone, regardless of party. It is about coming together,” Suozzi added, with the roar of traffic along the expressway providing an appropriate backdrop.
was to support a bill in the State Legislature, sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Stern and State Sen. Monica Martinez, that would create a mechanism for Long Island to apply directly for federal transportation dollars. As things stand now, the state must apply to the federal government for infrastructure funding through the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, which includes not only Long Island, but also New York City as well as Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Under the proposed legislation, Long Island would create its own Metropolitan Planning Organization to address its infrastructure needs specifically, officials said.
The need for this autonomy became abundantly clear to Long Island lawmakers several years ago. Under the current NYMTC guidelines, Long Island was slated to receive 23 percent of federal funding allocated to the state. That
figure dropped to 1 percent, or $300 million, this year. And according to officials, almost all of that will be spent on renovations to electric signs along local highways, and road repairs. It allows for practically nothing for expansive work or new projects.
Some of those projects were outlined by Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors Association. They include work to reconfigure the Oakdale merge, where Sunrise and Montauk highways converge; the intersection of the Meadowbrook and Southern State parkways; the expansion of Sagtikos Parkway to four lanes to make them safer; and work on the Southern State Parkway, which Herbst described as “blood alley.”
“How many more tragedies do we have to have along that roadway before we address those issues and others?” he said.
“This is more important than
party,” State Sen. Jack Martins said. “It is not about politics; it is about our communities, our homes, our residents — and fairness.”
“This is not an adversarial issue,” Herbst added, pointing to the need for Long Island to have an independent voice when vying for federal funding.
“Long Island is a place unlike any other, and with that distinction comes the reality that we have unique needs,” Martinez said. “Our infrastructure and transportation systems must be as bold and resilient as the people who call this region home in order to thrive in an ever-changing world.”
Adam Levine, executive director of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, said that he and the council understand that “Long Island officials want to get every federal dollar they can,” and that it recognizes the impacts of bureaucracy.
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Some Democrats are too far left.Some Republicans are too far right.But some candidates just make COMMON SENSE.
About Common Sense
The Common Sense Party looks at both Democrats and Republicans running for office. And then nominates the one who’s most reasonable, who thinks for themself. Who can compromise to get things done. In Nassau County, that’s Laura GIllen.
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This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. It also protects against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy.
A “YES” vote puts these protections in the New York State Constitution.
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Esta propuesta protegería contra el trato desigual basado en la etnicidad, el origen nacional, la edad, la discapacidad y el sexo, incluida la orientación sexual, la identidad de género y el embarazo. También protege contra el trato desigual basado en la salud y la autonomía reproductiva.
Un voto “SÍ” coloca estas protecciones en la Constitución del Estado de Nueva York. Un voto “NO” deja estas protecciones fuera de la Constitución del Estado.
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By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito has his sights set on reelection in the 4th Congressional District, where he will face a familiar opponent amid unfamiliar scrutiny over his hiring practices.
A Republican and a former NYPD detective, D’Esposito won his seat in the 2022 midterms, flipping a district that had been in Democratic hands for 25 years. He defeated former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen that year by a margin of roughly 10,000 votes with a campaign focused on crime, inflation and government spending. He hopes to do it again next week with a renewed focus on border security, crime and the cost of living on Long Island.
But D’Esposito’s re-election bid is under a cloud, with an ethics probe questioning whether he improperly hired his fiancée’s daughter and a woman he allegedly had a personal relationship with for taxpayer-funded positions in his office. During a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 10, D’Esposito made it clear that he views the allegations as baseless. “There is absolutely nothing that was violated ethically, and my personal life is my personal life,” he said, asserting that if there had been any ethical questions, he would not have made those hires.
In spite of the allegations, D’Esposito remains focused on issues central to residents of his district. He emphasized that he has been instrumental in securing millions in federal funding for local infrastructure projects ranging from water filtration systems to police training facilities. “In the last 18 months, I’ve been able to bring close to $40 million back to the district to help with infrastructure,” he said.
D’Esposito has also positioned himself as a strong supporter of Israel, and has been vocal in his support for sending more aid to Israel in light of renewed con-
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Anthony D’Esposito discussed his re-election campaign in the 4th Congressional District amid controversy over his hiring practices at a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 10.
flicts with Iran and Lebanon following the attack by Hamas last Oct. 7.
“I think the United States of America needs to continue to provide every resource necessary to Israel to eradicate Hamas and any terrorist organization,” he said, criticizing the Biden administration for what he views as a lack of urgency.
Another key issue is the ongoing border crisis. “We have a border security problem,” D’Esposito said, emphasizing the need to shut down the southern border and implement a more stringent asylum process. He noted a Department of Homeland Security briefing where it was revealed that over 420,000 people who
crossed the border illegally had been convicted of crimes in their home countries, including over 13,000 convicted murderers. D’Esposito argued that the Biden administration’s handling of the border has been inadequate, claiming, “The Customs and Border Patrol agents don’t have the resources that they need.”
He remains critical of the administration’s economic and energy policies, and advocates for energy independence, saying, “We need to focus on being more energy independent and stop relying on foreign countries for power.” He also expressed concerns about the national deficit, arguing that it is unsustainable and could have long-term consequences for future generations.
D’Esposito has framed himself as a bipartisan problem solver, willing to work with both sides to achieve results for his district. But he is also aware of the tightrope he walks within his party, having been labeled both a MAGA extremist and a “Republican in Name Only” after calling for the removal of former U.S. Rep. George Santos. D’Esposito said he understands the balance between his own values and party expectations, and will do what he feels is right, regardless of how it may be perceived. “It seems to me I’m doing the right thing and playing the middle,” he said.
As the district becomes a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives, D’Esposito remains confident in his leadership and his track record of securing federal resources for Long Island.
By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Laura Gillen, the Democratic candidate in New York’s 4th Congressional District, is running on a platform focused on tackling the rising cost of living on Long Island, reproductive rights and immigration reform.
“It’s really expensive to live here, and people want relief,” Gillen said during a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 7, adding that this concern came up in nearly every conversation she has had with voters in the district. She is particularly critical of her opponent, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income taxes, which was capped during the Trump administration. “My opponent said he was going to restore our SALT deduction. He’s been in the majority for almost two years and has completely failed to do that,” Gillen said, emphasizing that reinstating the deduction, a key issue for many homeowners in Nassau County, would be a top priority if she were elected.
Reproductive rights are also central to Gillen’s campaign, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 decision, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortion rights. Gillen stresses the need to protect access to reproductive health care, including abortion, in vitro fertilization and contraception.
“Protecting a woman’s right to choose, protecting the right to access IVF and the right to contraception are things we never thought we’d even have to talk about before the Dobbs decision,” she said. Gillen also pointed to the broader implications of the decision, noting that Republicans are continuing to push for fed-
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wait times many patients face. “Families shouldn’t have to wait weeks to get an appointment for a loved one in crisis,” she said, calling for improvements in insurance coverage for mental health care and for expanding access to care.
Immigration reform is a pressing issue, Gillen said, criticizing Congress for its inaction on the border crisis. She said she is committed to passing comprehensive immigration reform that secures the border while facilitating citizenship for immigrants. “We’ve seen nothing get done to secure our border, to stop the flow of fentanyl, or to create a pathway for citizenship for people who want to come here legally,” she said. Her proposal includes deploying more border agents, using advanced technology like anti-tunneling systems, and improving the asylum process, which she described as “completely broken” due to the long delays in adjudicating claims.
Gillen has also taken a strong stance on national security, particularly in regard to Israel and the increase of antisemitism in this country. “We’ve seen an incredible rise of antisemitism, even before Oct. 7,” she said, referring to last October’s attacks on Israel by Hamas.
eral restrictions on reproductive rights.
Health care, particularly for mental health, is another key focus of Gillen’s campaign. She noted that the country is facing a growing mental health crisis, which affects people of all ages. “It’s affecting our young people, our seniors, our veterans and our law enforcement officers,” she said.
Gillen advocates increasing resources to make mental health services more accessible, reducing the long
Her bipartisan approach to solving these issues grew out of her experience as the first Democratic Hempstead town supervisor in over 100 years. Despite facing a Republican-controlled Town Board, Gillen managed to implement sweeping reforms, including ethics legislation, cutting taxes and modernizing the town’s infrastructure.
“I got things done, and that’s what I plan to do in Congress,” Gillen said. “People want problem-solvers in Congress … We need to get things done and reduce the partisanship that’s holding us back.”
By Danielle Schwab
A tradition since 2010, the popular Long Island Biennial at Hecksher Museum returns with “The Body Politic,” shining the spotlight on our diverse artistic talent throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The latest edition of the juried exhibition — now on view through mid-January — offers an exciting look at what is happening artistically here in our area.
Out of 313 submissions, 79 were accepted from 60 artists, resulting in a vivid assortment of mediums, styles and focuses on exhibit. Curated by Meredith A. Brown, the museum’s consulting curator of Contemporary Art, each piece was reviewed by an expert jury team. The panel included Ian Alteveer, department chair of contemporary art at the Museum of Fine Arts; Patricia Cronin, artistic director of the LGBTQ+ VR Museum, art professor and sculptor; Grace Hong, assistant director of Galerie Lelong & Co.
The exhibit takes on a theme for the first time — examining contemporary social, cultural and political issues. It’s a snapshot of some of the major national, local and even international matters that compel artists in this important election year.
“Sixty countries — taken together, representing half the world’s population, including the United States — will have held major elections by the end of this year,” Brown says.
“It’s a crucial year. And we thought it would be interesting to see how the people, the artists in our communities, are thinking about these political, social, cultural issues — and representing them through art.”
The exhibit represents a remarkable variety of media, with styles spanning abstraction to hyperrealism, including sculpture, painting, photography, and collage. One pieceis even composed with cut plastic straws and lighters found on a beach.
“I’m always interested in the way artists can combine things that I wouldn’t have thought of, sometimes materials that are ‘non-art’ materials,” Brown adds.
East Meadow’s Karen Kirshner is among the artists featured. Her abstract acrylic painting “The Mission, 2022” employs a “direct painting” technique that enables her to use her emotions to paint onto the canvas.
“I never know what I’m going to paint. I paint in the moment, moment to moment, and then
and for the
review and evaluate and adapt and improve,” Kirshner explains.
She was influenced by the war in Ukraine, with so many trying to flee. Her movement of lines, shapes and vibrancy of colors expresses the Ukrainians’ frantic energy.
“I felt in my soul,” Kirshner says. “The mission is to get people out.”
Maria Spector, of Babylon, is represented with two paintings: “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree, 2022 ” and “Candy Girls Under the Sugar-Plum Tree with Boy and the Artists that Painted Women 2020-22.”
In “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree“ contemporary figures of children are mixed with images from art history, fine art and popular culture — all under a tree ‘ripe’ with various candies.
• Now through Jan. 19
• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
• Heckscher Museum of Art,
2 Prime Ave., Huntington
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“By incorporating pop culture, I explore issues of femininity and masculinity through both history and today. The work is meant to challenge our own biases and beliefs,” Spector says.
Another standout, Lynbrook’s Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz captures her vision through photography. “Pink Shoes, 2022” is a testament to freedom of expression without discrimination. The male in pink platform shoes was snapped outside of Fashion Institute of Technology.
“I’ve been photographing people for 50 years. It took me many years to be able to do what I do, which is approach and photograph people on the street,” Kozodoy Silkowitz says. “I think it’s a wonderful thing to see people who are unafraid to express who they are, although some people may disapprove.”
Visitors can contribute their own voice to what’s on view and how they relate to community and identity through a collage of messages on the response wall.
It’s all part of the museum’s effort to encourage artistic reflection through times of great change, inspiring us to engage with narratives in a new light.
As Brown puts it: “It helps the artists and it helps those of us who are not artists to think about the diversity of artists and viewpoints and opinions in these communities in which we live, and in that way, hopefully it can broaden people’s views of their communities, of where we are.”
As always, the exhibit experience is enhanced by related programming. The participating artists will be in the galleries on select Sundays throughout the exhibition period to engage with visitors, as well as taking part in upcoming museum and community events.
Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s celebrated singersongwriters returns to The Paramount, with special guests. The band always gives it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his ensemble in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser. The concert delights audiences with renditions of classic rock favorites and his own eclectic originals.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
The perennial classic rock favorite is back on the road again as founding member Dewey Bunnell celebrates the band’s 54th anniversary, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Billed as “Ride On Tour 2024, it draws on the band’s deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972. Bunnell and America’s co-founder Gerry Beckley (along with former bandmate Dan Peek), who met in high school in London in the late 1960s, quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of that tune. Forty plus years later, these friends continue to make music together (although Beckley has now retired from touring) thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners discovered there was always much more to America than surface perceptions.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Ailey II, which bills itself as “the next generation of dance,” continues its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage, with a performance at Tilles Center, Friday, Nov. 8 , at 8 p.m. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers.
The 2024-25 repertory features two world premieres by former Ailey II member Alia Kache and by Houston Thomas, as well as repertory favorites and beloved classics. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and led by Sylvia Waters for 38 seasons, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision for more than five decades by giving early-career dancers a bridge from world-class training at The Ailey School to the professional stage. Led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, Ailey II’s dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers. Just as Ailey envisioned, the company continues to develop the next generation of performers and dancemakers while expanding audiences through global touring and community-based performances.
Join Maryellen Cantanno for Walking Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.; next session is oct. 9. Enjoy a 45-minute group walk at a pace set by participants, with all fitness levels welcome. Guided by the health team from Mount Sinai/ South Nassau Hospital, walkers will learn how to stay in tune with their bodies. Some weeks may include off-site meet-ups around the village, and in case of rain, the walk will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center. Call the library to find out this week’s location. Participants must sign a waiver prior to join, which can be found on the library’s website. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information. 144 West Merrick Road.
On stage
Join Adelphi University’s talented theater students who perform playwright Caryl Churchill’s “Love and Information,” Thursday and Friday, oct. 31-Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m.
The program includes Alvin Ailey’s Streams, an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac; Houston Thomas’ world premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, a continuation of the choreographer’s Follow the White Rabbit (2022) that expands on its themes, examining the relationship between humans and technology; also Francesca Harper’s Luminous, a work that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Ailey II and the artists who paved the way for future generations. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Join Regina Feeney at Freeport Memorial Library, Friday, Nov. 1, noon–1:30 p.m. to discuss Jon Meacham’s “Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.” His book explores pivotal moments in American history, from the end of the Civil War to the civil rights movements of the 1960s, revealing the nation’s ongoing struggles. Books are available at the Circulation Desk four weeks in advance. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information.
The fast-moving theatrical kaleidoscope explores more than 100 characters in over 50 short scenes as they try to make sense of what they know and what they find out. This is a play unlike any other that examines what it means to be human in a modern world and tackles the tension between the concepts of love and information.
Tickets start at $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Olmsted Theater, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
‘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 concludes Thursday and Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. For those who attended Archie’s last “Birthday Party,” rest assured, there are new surprises in store.
Guests are 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.
The Sewanhaka Power Squadron holds a NYS Safe Boating Course, Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. This eight-hour course is required for all boaters by Jan. 1. It provides an introduction to the basic principles of safe boating. $40 per person (materials fee), payable by check or money order to Sewanhaka Power Squadron (no cash). Free for boaters 17 and younger. Registration required. Bring a bag lunch. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary. info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information.
The Village of Freeport Board of Trustees meets, Monday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m., at Village Hall. 46 N. Ocean Ave., Freeport. For more information, call (516) 3772200.
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Jill Kaplan of the Baldwin Daliya Chapter hosts a program on Kristallnacht. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7-8 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. Learn about the history leading up to this tragic event in 1938, the rise of the Nazi party, and the stories of those who stood against Nazi ideology. Attendees are encouraged to share their own stories and connections to the Holocaust. There are many spaces available. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information.
Enjoy a great night of jazz with the Drake Colley Quintet, Thursday, Nov. 21, 8-10 p.m., at Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center. Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful tunes and captivating melodies. Don’t miss this special performance! Visit sparkleonstage.org for more information. 195 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport.
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.
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.
Board games from days gone by
Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 8, 7-9:30 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5,000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on board game history includes a presentation of each of the featured games. All are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself.
Games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). $15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., -againstKATHLEEN MURRAY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 21, 2023, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and KATHLEEN MURRAY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 13, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 58 LEE STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 36-159-141.
ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 600503/2022. Peter Kramer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149418
SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 254 PARK AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-209-40 & 41. 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 FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615349/2018. Jerry Merola, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149416
State of New York, Section 55, Block 245 and Lots 30, 31, and 32. Approximate amount of judgment is $161,884.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601152/2023.
Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 221097-1 149386
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, -against-
MICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 24, 2023, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANDRADINA NEVES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, 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 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 138 Dehnhoff Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and
TRUST II, Plaintiff, vs. COZY NEST HOMES, LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 19, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine”, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 610 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 54 and Lots 6-7. Approximate amount of judgment is $643,946.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607903/2023. 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.
Michael Joseph Sepe, Esq., Referee Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Tel: 212.825.0365, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149548
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC
DBA ONETRUST HOME
LOANS, Plaintiff, -againstSOUTH MAIN RE HOLDINGS LLC; ALAN R. RICHARTZ, JR., if he/she be living and if he/she be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin,
distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; MERY ACOSTA AS JOHN DOE #1; MARGARET ANN GRYM AS JOHN DOE #2; SHANASIA “DOE” (REFUSED LAST NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #4 through JOHN DOE #11, Defendants - Index No. 620177/2023 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated September 18, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Gary M. Carlton, J.S.C. Dated: September 18, 2024 Filed:
September 26, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 261 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: June 24, 2024 Filed: October 8, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Raspreet Bhatia, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 149550
WINELL THOMAS, AS ALTERNATE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KATTE MALOY THOMAS A/K/A KATIE M. THOMAS, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Pltf. vs. SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, et al, Defts. Index #012297/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 423, Lot 4. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 ft. Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, being a plot 44 ft. x 89.56 ft. x 44.04 ft. x 87.78 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $318,860.51 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARIA SIDERIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl.Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 20021-1397 - #101836 149552
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1997-1 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-1, -against-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on July 30, 2024, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1997-1 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-1 is the Plaintiff and WINELL THOMAS, AS ALTERNATE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KATTE MALOY THOMAS A/K/A KATIE M. THOMAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 74 DAVIS STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-496-118. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605597/2017. Russell S. Burman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149546
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 797 S. Long Beach Ave. Freeport NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/20/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:_812 Guy Lombardo Ave., Freeport, NY 11520 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 149488
accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149624
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1, Plaintiff, AGAINST
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1, -againstSABOT RODRIGUEZ, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 26, 2018, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 is the Plaintiff and SABOT RODRIGUEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 21, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 51 SAINT MARKS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-138-17. ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 001253/2017. Arthur I. Shaw, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in
RAE ANN EDWARDS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RAYMOND EDWARDS A/K/A RAYMOND R EDWARDS, KIM HANNAWAY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RAYMOND EDWARDS A/K/A RAYMOND R EDWARDS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 19, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 2 Meadow Lane, Freeport, NY 11520. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36, Block 526 and Lot 13, 22 & 24. Approximate amount of judgment $395,695.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005320/2016. William J. Garry, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 149486
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF YVONNE FRANCOIS, AND IF THEY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced the county’s partnership with Rebound on the Road, a substance abuse rehabilitation program started by former professional basketball player Jayson Williams.
“I think probably everybody has had an experience where a loved one or a friend had a substance abuse issue,” Blakeman said. “Self esteem is always a part of it, isolation is a part of it, not having enough to do is a part of it.”
Williams’ eight-week program will support individuals recovering from substance abuse and those recently released from prison by guiding them through a rehabilitation plan that includes training to drive tractor-trailers. Upon completion, participants will earn their commercial driver’s licenses and secure jobs.
“You come in, you get drug tested, you meet with over 40 different carriers, because there’s 800,000 jobs needed right now in the tractor-trailer industry,” Williams explained. “So you get a job right when you get in, all you have to do is fin-
ish the program successfully, and you’re off.”
Williams said starting jobs pay around $65,000 a year, and participants are required to drive with a supervisor
HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERALLY OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION, SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATION, NAMELY THE WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHO AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, 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 October 8, 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 December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
Premises known as 175 Randall Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 68 Lot 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Southwest side of Randall Avenue in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $355,631.46 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 616075/2023.
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.”
Kenneth L Gartner, Esq., Referee File # 11700004 149721
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT.
NASSAU COUNTY. FIRST START, LLC, Pltf. vs. TRIDENT EQUITIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #600121/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 1, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 4, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 325 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 62, Block 44, Lot 430. Approximate amount of judgment is $370,585.75 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health of safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Sale will be held, “rain or shine.” MERIK
AARON, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY 11791. #101844 149690
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST
DONOVAN K.O. CHIN AKA DONOVAN CHIN, FAY JOHNSON, et al.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 15, 2022.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM premises known as 70 Frederick Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 AKA 70 Frederick Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11520.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporation Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 213 and Lot 705, 706, 715.
Approximate amount of judgment $581,166.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008738/2014. Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 149683
in the truck for close to three months before they are certified.
Blakeman allotted $200,000 of the county’s opioid settlement funds to contribute to bringing this program to the county because it “checks a lot of the boxes to make sure that people are healthy.”
“We have people that are coming out of jails and prisons throughout the United States,” he said, “and if they don’t have a productive job, they’re going to go back to a life of crime. So recidivism is very high in America, and this will also cut down on that, because it will give people a second chance to lead a productive life.”
Williams started Rebound Institute in Florida 10 years ago, where he said “teammates” go through “unorthodox” treatments, including skydiving and horse racing. The program also places an emphasis on healing through faith.
He explained how he spent a lot of his youth driving trucks with his father, a truck driver and brick mason who owned a gas station in Harlem for 41
years. He said this program is a passion of his, and it stems from his youth.
“We drove tractor trailers in the wintertime, and we laid bricks...out of Union, New Jersey in the summertime, and the gas station was all year round,” he said.
Williams spent 11 seasons in the NBA, playing briefly on Philadelphia 76ers before playing on the New Jersey Nets. He suffered a career-ending leg injury in 1999 and retiring at 32.
He fell into substance abuse, which culminated in an aggravated assault charge in 2010 for the death of his limousine driver, Gus Christofi, and a sentence of five years in prison. He got a DWI charge after crashing his Mercedes, which added an additional year to his sentence.
He said he believes in always giving people “another chance” and a way to change their lives.
“You give a man a job, you give him hope, and he got self esteem and self respect, and he (will) go out in this world and change it,” Williams said.
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A. Yes, there are many ways to make homes more affordable, but the way to make it happen is very complicated, and I doubt that you’ll see it happen. Think of people, our economy, our system of living arrangements, our communities, separately or combined into large entities, as being like a large woven fabric. There are many threads in this fabric, many colors and textures and many ways the threads are woven, some over, some under and some straight through. Pull at one part of the fabric, poke at another, and the whole composition ruffles, wrinkles, even tears and starts to unravel.
Now, think of how much each thread costs, how someone puts a price on that thread because of its location, its color, its finish within the fabric. That one thread is now thought of as more expensive, special and exclusive. Others see that thread and decide their threads are pretty darn special, too. Soon every thread goes up in value, and anyone trying to weave a new thread into the fabric, or trying to buy that thread, must be in compliance with the costs, rules and location.
Regulators who decide where different threads can be placed, how big or small those threads can be and what they can look like, are people. People are threads in the fabric. Your kids are threads who may or may not find a way to be woven into the fabric as other threads disintegrate or are pulled away. Government, financial institutions, property associations, neighbors and you have to all cooperate to make the fabric stay together.
It’s possible that when enough people refuse to buy a thread or be a thread, then the value of threads diminishes. The cost of making a thread — a home or a commercial building — keeps increasing, so the cost of the components has to be brought down. But the people who make those components have to get paid. Do we cut their salaries? It’s all connected, like a complicated woven fabric in which everything has to work together.
There’s currently a nationwide shortage of housing units and a limited inventory of homes for sale, possibly because it costs more for less, so people are reluctant to move. Prices, the cost of materials, the regulated size of homes, and profit margins for sellers and lenders all need to be reduced. Does anyone see that happening, or do we wait for the fabric to become brittle and start to come apart to respond? Good luck!
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Next week, the residents of Nassau County will join Americans in every corner of the nation — as well as citizens living abroad and the men and women of our armed forces — in casting their ballots in the pivotal 2024 elections.
Yes, the federal elections — for president, U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives — have captured many of the headlines and much of our attention. But we must not lose sight of this year’s crucial elections for the State Senate and Assembly, as well as a special Town Council election in the 5th Councilmanic District and Proposition 1 on the back of the ballot.
The outcomes of these races will impact our lives and the issues that matter most to us, and because of recent changes in state law, it’s easier than ever to be an active participant in
our democracy.
At 27 sites across Nassau County, early voting continues through Sunday. Go to nassauvotes.com or call (516) 571VOTE (8683) to get the full list of early-voting sites and hours of operations. If you prefer to vote on Election Day, cast your ballot at your normal polling place, which you can confirm at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
Your vote is your voice in the process that will chart the course of our future.
An active and informed electorate is the backbone of representative government — and your vote is your voice in the process that will chart the course of our future. With Election Day fast approaching, I know that the intensity of this campaign has been exhausting. But there are ways we can break it down and filter it all, one step at a time.
I encourage you to do all you can to cut through the noise on social media, campaign advertisements and partisan media outlets so that you can get a real picture of who is running to represent your community. News outlets like the Herald are excellent resources for learn-
ing about candidates’ platforms, and I encourage you to read multiple outlets to gain a fuller perspective. It’s also helpful to look closely at the endorsements and financial support that each candidate has received so that you can match that up against your values and priorities. Nonpartisan organizations like the League of Women Voters are also excellent resources for straightforward presentations on where the candidates stand.
As you might have suspected, I am passionate about voting, and I believe that forgoing this right would be an abdication of our civic duty and a disservice to all who fought so tirelessly to expand that right to all American citizens. Remember, women were not granted suffrage until the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920. And it wasn’t until 1964 that poll taxes — a common tool for disenfranchising Black Americans in the Jim Crow South — were banned. A year later, in 1965, Black Americans were
fully enfranchised through the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
These actions were major triumphs in the push to realize the promise of freedom and equality that are at the core of the post-Civil War 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, and the road to that day was marked by tremendous battles that continue to this day.
The advocates who courageously raised their voices and stood firm to bend the arc of history toward justice sacrificed far too much for us to take what they did for granted. They often faced violence and terrorism at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate-mongering foes of equality, and shed their blood and tears as they fearlessly waged this battle. Far too many of these heroic leaders lost their lives in the pursuit of a greater and more perfect union.
We must never forget what they gave of themselves to secure the right that we are about to exercise — and may each of us honor their legacy by casting our ballot in an election that will shape our collective future.
Debra Mulé represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District.
We did the stupid thing, and we survived.
We did not evacuate our home on a barrier island on the west coast of Florida when Hurricane Helene blasted through in the early-morning hours of Sept. 26.
The first alerts about Helene seemed exaggerated and alarmist: A disorganized low-pressure system, percolating quietly near the Yucatan Peninsula, would gather fearsome energy over the Gulf of Mexico and slam into Florida’s Gulf coast, as a Cat 4 or 5 killer. It was an unusual setup for hurricane in these parts. My part-time residence was long said to be safe by the indigenous people who lived here, protected geographically because of a twist in the coastline. Maybe the ancients are exacting revenge for our careless guardianship of their land.
We are on the eighth floor of a building on the beach, and we have metal wind shutters. So, considering the laborious process of gathering our belong-
ings and food and driving to a safe haven, we decided to stay. Besides, once a storm is on its way, not much time remains before landfall, and it isn’t clear which way to run. Hurricanes often wobble or weaken or, in the case of Helene, turn left over Georgia and North Carolina, destroying everything in their path.
WWe had water for a week, and food that didn’t need to be refrigerated or heated. We had each other and Lillybee the dog, who had been skulking in our shadows for days. We also felt somewhat jaded by overhyped weather alarms in the past. Epic snowfalls, tornadoes sprouting everywhere, on-again-off-again water spout watches. We would probably be OK.
tioned. Then I walked up. Then I did the same walk, down and up eight flights, for five days, until power was restored. Both of our cars, parked “safely” in the garage, were engulfed by the tidal surge and totaled.
e were scared straight by Helene, and will never try to ride one out again.
Sometime after midnight on the 26th, the rain and wind came on like a freight train, hammering the shutters against our windows. Within an hour we had no electricity and no internet. Officials on the mainland turned off all water service to the island. The bridge to the rest of the world was closed.
The dog needed to go out, so I grabbed a flashlight and walked down eight dark flights of stairs to get outside. Building generators malfunc-
But we were lucky. We lived through the storm without a medical crisis and with replaceable losses.
We vowed never to stay when the authorities tell us to evacuate. What if one of us got sick during the hurricane? What if the windows blew in, even with the shutters?
Less than two weeks later, we had another shot at hurricane survival. Hurricane Milton developed on the east coast of Mexico, and got himself together in record speed, exploding from Category 1 to Category 5 in one day and taking direct aim at our island as he charged up the west coast of Florida.
This time we obeyed the evacuation orders and moved to a hotel on the mainland with Lillybee. One day later, the hotel was evacuated, sending us on a drive across the state, with thousands of other people. We took refuge with family on the East Coast. And we waited and waited for the hurricane to hit and
do its work so we could begin to build back. Like waiting for surgery.
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9 on the tiny barrier island south of us, wiping it clean of all the charming old Florida cottages that have survived for so long on a spit of land. Cars floated out into the Gulf. A man was rescued clinging to a large cooler from his sunken boat. We came back to our condo four days later. The property was a mess, but we had power and internet. We were on a boilwater advisory, stores were closed, and piles of household belongings and soaked furnishings are piled up along the roads.
We love it here, but it’s crazy to build on barrier islands. Nature always reclaims her own. We were scared straight by the first hurricane, and will never try to ride one out again. We look around at neighbors who have lost everything they own. And we know we are part of a bigger, more frightening human-made disaster called climate change.
Who will gather the will and willingness to stop the rising tides and temperatures? Who will stop the awful gathering storm of wind, rain and fire that sweep across our nation in every season?
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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n recent days, two of the most prominent national newspapers, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, announced that they would not endorse a presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, breaking from decades of precedent. Many have speculated on the reasons behind these decisions, suggesting that the newspapers favored Kamala Harris but ultimately chose not to upset Donald Trump for fear of retribution if the former president returns to the Oval Office.
For those of us in the news business, these decisions raise questions about the role of newspapers in a charged political climate. We at the Long Island Herald, a proud local newspaper company family-owned for three generations, see this as an opportunity to reaffirm our mission to serve the people of Long Island.
Unlike many national publications, the Herald does not make endorsements of candidates seeking political office, and our reasons are simple yet vital. Our focus is not on swaying voters toward a particular candidate, but on delivering comprehensive and unbiased information about the issues that matter most to Long Islanders. We are not here to tell our readers how to vote for political candidates; rather, we are here to arm readers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the
‘Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket’
To the Editor:
ballot box. For us, the true measure of success is when readers feel empowered to draw their own conclusions based on facts, insights and perspectives they can trust.
Our mission is grounded in the local stories that directly impact your day-today lives — stories about Long Island schools, roads, parks, businesses and community events. It’s easy for national headlines to overshadow these essential local matters, especially in a polarized political landscape. Yet we firmly believe that our responsibility is to stay rooted in the issues affecting our neighborhoods and families. From zoning changes and public safety to neighborhood events and high school sports, we are here to cover what is relevant and timely for our readers.
The one place where you might see opinions about local and national political candidates, however, is in columns on our editorial pages, like those written by Randi Kreiss and Peter King. These essays are distinguished from Herald news content by featuring photos of the authors, making it clear that they reflect the writers’ perspectives and not the views of the Herald. We strive to showcase a diverse array of local voices across the ideological spectrum in these opinion pieces.
In a world saturated with news from national outlets, social media platforms and pundits, local newspapers play a
I couldn’t disagree more with Jerry’s Kremer’s viewpoint in his column last week, “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris.” Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket. If the Democrats had held an open primary after President Biden was pushed aside, she wouldn’t even have been considered. Her word-salad responses to questions are baffling and her knowledge of the issues is inept. The only thing that rings in her favor is the Roe v. Wade debate. Harris is clueless on the economy, the border, which is a travesty, and her ability to engage with world leaders. Donald Trump is far from perfect, but he’ll put America first, and Kamala, in my opinion, will not.
KEnnY CULLEn Franklin Square
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In “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris,” Jerry Kremer forgot to mention what our open south -
unique and irreplaceable role. Our newspaper is here to highlight the concerns and successes of Long Island, to act as a mirror to our community, and to bring a sense of belonging and understanding that no national publication can provide. But to achieve this, we need to hear from you, our readers. What are the topics you care about? What issues are not getting the coverage they deserve? Are there people in our community doing extraordinary things whom we should feature? We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback with us. Let us know what you’re curious about, what you feel needs to be addressed, and where you think we can improve. Your voices are essential to shaping a Herald that genuinely reflects and serves your community.
Reach out to us at mrafiq@liherald. com, and let us know what matters to you!
As the election approaches, we understand the intense focus on national races, but our mission remains to illuminate the issues closest to home. We will continue to be your trusted source for local news, not by endorsing political candidates but by informing, listening, and responding to the needs of Long Island.
Together, let’s keep our community well-informed, engaged and vibrant — one local story at a time.
ispent a lot of my childhood, and now, consequently, a lot of my adulthood, at my uncle’s lake house in Pennsylvania.
Some of my fondest memories revolve around being there — whether I was fishing with my grandfather, exploring the outdoors with my cousins or curled up with a good book on the beach, taking in my surroundings.
As I’ve gotten older, I find that I love the area for different reasons. I still like to fish and spend time outside with my family and my dogs. But I also love exploring the Poconos communities around the house, which, in many ways, feel like a second home to me.
Readers of the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds have likely seen my name pop up on their community Facebook pages throughout the almost three and a half years that I’ve been working here. I like to stay involved with community forums,
because they’re not only a great source of information, but also a great place for me to network, and meet the people in the communities that I cover and love.
So just as I do here at home and when I’m working, I’ve joined a few community social media pages in the Pennsylvania region I travel to. Again, I find that it’s a great way to stay in the loop, find new spots to visit, and again, receive a variety of information that I might not know otherwise.
the world often feels overwhelmingly negative, but we don’t have to make it worse.
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through a page that I check frequently, and came across a post from a page contributor that read: “NY Trash Destroyed The Poconos.”
It took me a moment to really wrap my head around what I was reading, because for one, the region is economically very reliant on tourism from places like New York, and because I couldn’t believe that people actually felt that way. I’d imagine that everyone has had their own experiences with “outsiders,” but I’d venture to guess that the vast majority of the people who’ve found second
ern border has done to our country. Maybe that’s because Harris was in charge of the border.
FRANk VENIS East Rockaway
To the Editor:
Vice presidents are very limited in what they can do in that job. Their job is to support the president’s policies. Think of former Vice President Mike Pence.
Vice President Harris is her own strong person, and she will take what she perceives to be the best aspects of President Biden’s policies, but no vice president is ever a carbon copy of their predecessor. In terms of the southern border, Harris says that she supports having both parties in Congress work together and compromise on solutions, as was recently done with the strict border bill that both parties agreed on. However, Trump intervened and told Republicans to back out.
Trump and his MAGA Republicans prefer a dictatorial approach to solving our country’s problems. They tell us that we are a failing nation that only one man can fix. Beware. That is not democracy.
Concerning our economy, economists
homes in Pennsylvania are just like me and my family — kind, courteous and respectful. Fellow commenters on the thread confirmed my beliefs. Whatever reasons he had to make that post didn’t matter in the long run. In the grand scheme of things, it was just another blip on the social media timeline. It didn’t make any waves, and it certainly didn’t stop “outsiders” from visiting the area, or going to homes that they own.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought a lot about that post, not because I took insult in his words, but because I can’t imagine ever going out of my way to post such a ridiculous, negative thing — on any platform, for any reason.
It’s like the age-old saying: “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.”
It doesn’t matter that the post came from a place other than Long Island, because I’m sure we can all think of similar ones. Comments become vicious and people start attacking one another, while ignoring the actual problem: We, as a society, can be extraordinarily unkind.
There’s a lot going on these days. Things are polarized, and I feel it — the agitation, the stress about the way things are. The world we live in today isn’t perfect, but was it ever?
The point I’m trying to make is, if you have to go out of your way to say something completely unnecessary, take a moment and ask yourself: Is it worth it?
The world today may not be perfect, and often it feels overwhelmingly negative. We don’t have to make it worse. When things feel harsh and disconnected, kindness is a quiet strength, as is thinking about the things we say, or write, before we say them.
We can choose to be mindful of what we say, understanding that our words have consequences. The world may not be perfect, but each of us can make it a little better by simply pausing, reflecting, and opting for kindness whenever we can, because in a time when so much feels out of our control, this is one thing that isn’t.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.
report that it is doing well. Gas prices are down, unemployment is down and the stock market is flourishing.
One would expect that food and housing costs would continue to improve under Harris. Economists say that Trump’s tariffs would backfire and increase the cost of goods. Also, it seems that most people agree with the Harris plan to have large corporations pay their fair share of taxes, but she will need a Democratic Congress to achieve this.
ELAINE RAuCH Lynbrook
To the Editor:
Beware of all the promises of goodies — or, as I call them, Halloween tricks and treats — promised by candidates running for public office. There is no such thing as a free lunch, or, in this case, free government programs offering benefits to you. Taxpayers always end up picking up the tab.
That’s a good reason why politicians should be changed often, like diapers, because most are full of you know what! Remember this next Tuesday before you vote.
LARRY PENNER Great Neck
