Cheryl Wills received the folded flag honoring her great-great-great-grandfather Sandy Wills during the reburial ceremony with full military honors.
Journalist unearths and honors Civil War ancestor
By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Cheryl Wills, of Freeport, a journalist at NY1 — the first African American woman to host a prime-time nightly newscast on the cable network — has spent her career telling compelling stories. Wills anchors the Emmynominated broadcast “Live at Ten” weeknights, and hosts the weekly public affairs program “In Focus.” She joined the network in 1992, and has become one of its bestknown journalists.
But it was her personal journey into her family’s past that became her most transformative and profound narrative. Through years of meticulous genealogical research,
Wills uncovered the lost legacy of her greatgreat-great-grandfather, Sandy Wills, a Civil War veteran who self-emancipated from slavery, fought for the freedom of others of his race, and was buried in an unmarked grave for 135 years.
Cheryl Wills’s relentless efforts to find and honor him culminated in Sandy’s reburial in August with full military honors — a tribute long overdue.
Reflecting on the experience, she said, “I am intimately familiar with what it’s like when you don’t see things through. That’s my philosophy — my personal philosophy. You must see things through to the end, no matter how many years have gone by, no
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Support group serves special needs families
By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
When Joseph AnthonySmith failed to win a seat on the Freeport school board two years ago, he could have walked away from his goal of helping families with special needs children.
WInstead, he turned his passion into action, founding the Parent to Parent Special Needs Support Group of Freeport Schools.
For AnthonySmith, a longtime Freeport resident, and his husband, Jose Cuevas, who moved to the village four years ago, this was personal — an initiative that sprang from their experiences in navigating the school system for their own children, who have special needs.
Smith said, adding that the group aims to provide parents and children with special needs a safe space and access to resources.
The support group grew out of Anthony-Smith’s campaign for the school board, where he heard firsthand from families struggling to navigate the complexities of special education.
e wanted to create a support network that not only addresses these issues but empowers families to navigate them more effectively.
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“I started it last school year, and we’re just kind of getting our things together to kick off for this school year,” Anthony-
“I saw a need, and I promised … that I would do something regardless of whether I won or lost,” he said.
At that point, Anthony-Smith and Cuevas rolled up their sleeves and got to work, launching the support group to connect families in Freeport to vital services, hosting regular meetings and building a network of parents.
The group now includes 60 members through a private Facebook page and other digi -
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Courtesy Cheryl Wills
Baby discharged after 64 days in NICU
For Perla and Dahibel Perez of Freeport, this November is especially meaningful. Not only is it Prematurity Awareness Month, but it’s also the month they were finally able to bring their baby girl, Daila, home for the first time.
Dalia was born on Sept. 4, after just 28 weeks. She weighed 1 pound and 13 ounces and spent the next 64 days in Catholic Health Mercy Hospital’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Under the care of the hospital’s specialized team of doctors and nurses, she made remarkable progress. By the time she was discharged, Daila weighed 5 pounds and 2.3 ounces.
The staff, who had grown attached to the family during their time at the NICU, said they’ll miss the
Perezes, especially Daila, who had recently found her voice and had become “very vocal” in her final days at the hospital.
The family’s homecoming is just in time for Thanksgiving, giving Perla, Dahibel, and Daila an extra reason to celebrate together.
Prematurity Awareness Month, observed every November, highlights the challenges faced by families of premature babies and the vital role of NICUs in their care.
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Perla and Dahibel Perez and their baby girl, Dalia, were ready to head home thanks to the care of the NICU staff at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital.
Photos courtesy Catholic Health/Alida Giannini Dalia spent 64 days under the care of the hospital’s specialized team of doctors and nurses with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Connecting local heroes with vital services
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Veterans flocked to Temple Beth Am of Merrick & Bellmore earlier this month for a Job & Resource Fair, catered specifically to their needs. The event was hosted by Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow’s office, and boasted an array of resources and information to assist veterans in various areas of life.
Koslow represents part of Freeport, Bellmore, and Merrick.
N“Nassau County has one of the largest veteran populations of any community in America, and their experience gives them unique skills and insights that would benefit any workplace fortunate enough to have them,” Koslow said.
assau County has one of the largest veteran populations of any community in America ... and insights that would benefit any workplace fortunate enough to have them.
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Koslow added he was thankful to partner with Temple Beth Am and a “great team of employers, social service agencies and advocates for veterans,” to host a fair that will give “the men and women who served our nation every opportunity to thrive in the private sector.”
During the event, veterans had the opportunity to connect with employment prospects and essential resources that can help them get on the right track. This included representatives from various industries; resume building tips and interview coaching; access to veteransspecific resources; networking with veteran support organizations; free workshops and more. The event was open to all veterans, service members and their families.
50 providers, including 32 employers and 18 resources providers, attended the event. Freeport High School’s Sinfonietta Orchestra performed during the event, and light refreshments were available to attendees.
In general, veterans resource fairs are vital for several reasons, as they serve as centralized hubs where veterans and their families can access essential services, support, and information tailored to their unique needs. Veterans can often face complex challenges, including transitioning into civilian life, navigating health care systems, and accessing benefits. Resource fairs bring together multiple organizations under one roof, making it easier for veterans to connect with health care services, including mental health and PTSD support; housing assistance programs;
employment and career counseling; education opportunities, such as GI Bill benefit and legal aid and financial planning resources.
Resource fairs provide a sense of community by bringing veterans together. Veterans can connect with peers, share experiences and form support networks.
Many veterans may encounter barriers or confusion when trying to access benefits, and informative fairs offer face-to-face interactions with representatives from government agencies and other organizations, which can streamline the process.
It’s not just veterans who can find information and support at resource fairs — but their families too. Families can learn how to access resources like family counseling, childcare support and other financial assistance programs, recognizing the role families play in the well-being of veterans.
Koslow, who spoke at a Veterans Day
event at Levy Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on Nov. 8, said that his “gratitude and thankfulness” to veterans is not based on the fact that he’s an elected official.
“I grew up always believing that veterans are the most important people we have in this country, because of their willingness to fight for what’s important
to us,” he said. “Every one of them has done something to benefit us, and we thank them every single day for that reason.”
For more on Koslow’s office, contact skoslow@nassaucountyny.gov, or call (516) 571-6205. For more on Veterans Services offered in Nassau County, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Holden Leeds/Herald photos
At a Veterans Job & Resource Fair, hosted by Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow at Temple Beth Am of Merrick & Bellmore, Freeport High School’s Sinfonietta Orchestra, under the direction of Jill Boevdman, performed.
Veterans were able to access a variety of information from different organizations. Ed Freberg, above, received information from Jill Wasser and Manuel Matthews of the state’s Department of Public Service.
Courtesy Office of Legislator Seth Koslow Legislator Seth Koslow, far left, organized the event to help provide veterans with crucial resources.
Allison Feinman from Flexstaff provided information to Gary Glick of the Jewish War Veterans.
Students light the way for holiday season
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
In preparation for the holiday season, students from Woodward Children’s Center have brought an extra sparkle to Freeport by helping repair and set up Christmas lights throughout the village.
The students, part of Woodward’s vocational program, spent weeks fixing the iconic decorations that now illuminate Main Street and surrounding areas.
“It’s festive,” said Ken Dookram, President of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. “When you drive through Freeport, you see the holiday lights on Atlantic Avenue, Merrick Road. It’s really designed so that when you drive through, you know, you see the holiday lights.”
The project began when Dookram suggested involving Woodward’s vocational students, a decision that turned out to be a win-win for the community and the students.
“We needed somebody to help do that, and they would be, you know, getting some, you know, training,” he explained.
Woodward’s Executive Director, Greg Ingino, explained how the students worked on repairing over 100 light fixtures.
“They learned how to change the sockets and screw in the new bulbs,” said Ingino. “It built a lot of camaraderie. They worked hand in hand with myself and Ken, and then one of the electricians, Les Endo Jr., who originally showed us how to change the sockets. Since then, we’ve taken it over.”
The students also gained valuable hands-on experience.
“They learned about teamwork,” Ingino said. “One
person would fix the socket, another would be putting in the bulb, and another would test it. It was part of our pre-vocational program, learning how to work on a real job.”
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For James Eick, a senior at Woodward, the project was an exciting opportunity to learn and grow.
“I always like having a brand new experience for myself,” Eick said. “Maybe (I’ll be able to use what I learned to) help (out) my family, maybe I can help (out) a friend.”
The students didn’t just learn about repairing lights—they learned life skills and teamwork that will serve them beyond the classroom.
“We had some bumps in the road, but hey, it happens with everyone, right? So you try your best, and that’s all you got to do,” Eick reflected.
Dookram and Ingino are planning a recognition ceremony at the Mayor’s Office, where Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy will present the students with citations for their work. The ceremony, accompanied by photographs, will capture the students’ contributions to the village’s holiday spirit.
“(We feel really) happy because I think we did a very nice and wonderful job,” said Eick.
As families stroll through Freeport this holiday season, they’ll enjoy the twinkling lights that the students repaired, each one a testament to the hard work, dedication, and community spirit of Woodward’s vocational program.
Founded 65 years ago, Woodward Children’s Center serves children from kindergarten to age 21, including those with emotional challenges and on the autistic spectrum.
The center focuses on providing practical, hands-on experiences that prepare students for life after school.
Freeport’s lights are not just a symbol of the holiday season but a reflection of a community coming together—and the students of Woodward are lighting the way.
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Alexander LaRosa takes a moment to examine one of the repaired light fixtures, ensuring it’s ready to brighten Freeport this holiday season.
Moore4You serves up Thanksgiving spirit
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Thanksgiving Day can be a challenging time for individuals without family nearby or the resources to enjoy a warm holiday meal.
This year, Moore 4 You, a nonprofit organization based in Freeport, is stepping in to ensure that no one goes without on the day itself, Thursday, Nov. 28 out of their location in the village.
“We provide a meal for the day, whether it’s for somebody like a family, a person, an elderly, a veteran, just somebody who needs a meal that day in between the times of 11 and two,” explained Racquel Levine, the nonprofit’s Community Outreach Coordinator.
Operating out of their location at 90 Mill Road, Suite 201, Moore 4 You has been making a difference in Freeport for the past two years. Founded by Candist White, the organization is built on a family legacy of service.
“The name of the organization, Moore, M-O-O-R-E, is a family name,” said White, about the name derived from her maternal lineage. “We kind of play off of the ‘more,’ because that’s what we want to do. We want to do more for you.”
The event, which will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, marks the second year of Moore 4 You’s holiday meal initiative. Last year’s event served about 75 people, and this year, the orga-
nization anticipates welcoming between 100 and 225 attendees.
The meals, donated by local restaurants and community partners, include Thanksgiving staples like turkey and stuffing as well as rice, chicken, fish, and other dishes.
“The donations came from a local restaurant in Freeport… who gave us three or four full trays of rice, chicken rice, turkey, and beans,” said Levine. “Another connection of mine, he’s called Everson Chef, is providing us three trays of
food, which is rice, chicken, and a salad. We also work with a food truck in Baldwin, Freeport. They’re giving us 100 people’s worth of food, of different items.”
The event is open to anyone in need, whether they are veterans, elderly individuals without family nearby, or simply someone looking for fellowship.
“It’s not just for people who are in low economic standing; it’s for anybody who really just needs a meal and wants to be around a social gathering,” Levine added. Attendees won’t just leave with
full stomachs. Moore 4 You is also providing wellness bags filled with hygiene products like toothpaste and hand warmers.
White emphasized the organization’s commitment to creating an experience that’s welcoming and dignified.
“We set it up like a five-star restaurant, so that it’s not like just a buffet,” said White.
“You actually get served, and then you can also take food to go.” Volunteers, including local children will be serving the meals in chef hats and aprons. The Thanksgiving initiative is just one of many ways Moore 4 You supports the Freeport community. This past August, the organization distributed 275 backpacks to children in the Freeport School District, and they’re planning a unique Christmas event where parents can select gifts for their children.
As Moore 4 You continues to grow, its impact on the community is undeniable. From its endorsement by Verizon for Small Business Month to its expanding list of services, the organization is dedicated to serving families and individuals with care and respect.
For more information about Moore 4 You or to support its mission, visit their location at 90 Mill Road or contact them through email.
As White expressed, “We just want to make sure whatever we can do to better service the entire family.”
Courtesy Candist White
Candist White, director and founder of Moore 4 You and Raquel Levine, Community Outreach Coordinator, pose with the Freeport Varsity Basketball Team.
Sandy Wills’ legacy brought to the light
matter how terrible life has been. In my view, you must persevere.”
Wills, 58, was born in Queens and raised in public housing, and her upbringing was marked by challenges, including the loss of her father, Clarence Wills, a New York City firefighter and paratrooper, in a motorcycle accident when she was 13. “It gave me the drive … to always seek justice, to see things through to the end,” she said.
Her quest to rediscover Sandy Wills began 15 years ago, when she delved into genealogy to learn more about her father’s ancestry.
To seek justice for those who died… and can no longer speak for themselves — that’s what my legacy means.
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Digital archives revealed that Sandy, born enslaved in Tennessee, emancipated himself during the Civil War and joined the United States Colored Troops.
His honorable service, however, was forgotten, and his grave lost to history. The breakthrough came when Wills collaborated with professional genealogists, and later Ohio Valley Archeology, to locate Sandy’s grave on a former slave plantation in Brownsville, Tennessee.
The project was brought to fruition with the help of archaeologist Jarrod Burke, director of the Geophysics Division at Ohio Valley Archaeology Inc. Burke played a critical role in locating Sandy’s grave using advanced geophysics.
“I had two roles, really,” Burke explained. “The first step of the process was doing something called the geophysical survey. So that’s where we used instruments like ground-penetrating radar and magnetometry to look into the ground and see if we could detect the graves, you know, without digging first. And then we wrote … a report for Cheryl and identified possible graves.”
The process was meticulous and at times uncertain. Burke and his team identified 38 probable graves, but excavated only a few to minimize disturbance and costs.
“The remains were not very well preserved. Bones were almost gone … but you could just see their outlines,” Burke said. “The teeth were there, and the teeth were very important for determining the age of the person.”
Based on the size of one particular skeleton, the condition of its teeth and the time period suggested by the coffin hardware, the team concluded that it was highly likely they had found Sandy Wills.
Cheryl Wills described her emotions at the excavation site. “Initially, tremendous anxiety,” she said. “And then once I saw that … his height matched his long bones … my anxiety gave way to tremendous sat-
isfaction and joy.”
Sandy’s remains were exhumed, and Cheryl began working to secure approval from the U.S. government for a military reburial. On Aug., 8, Sandy Wills was laid to rest with full honors at the West Tennessee
State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis.
The experience deeply shaped Wills’s understanding of her family’s place in American history. “My family has been in America for more than 200 years, and I have that documented,” she said. “We were brought here by force against our will from West Africa … I come from, like many African Americans, a family of survivors. To seek justice for those who died in the middle of that and can no longer speak for themselves — that’s what my legacy means.”
The project also introduced Wills to distant relatives she had never met, including Ethan West, a fourth cousin who played a crucial role in the discovery of Sandy’s grave.
“It’s beautiful to reconnect with our broken past,” Wills said. “It’s almost like we’re all coming together for a big family reunion again.”
Wills’s determination to preserve Sandy’s memory extends beyond her family. She has used her discoveries to educate others about the history of slavery, the Civil War and Black migration. Her children’s books and public talks bring these stories to life, ensuring that Sandy’s legacy, and the sacrifices of countless others, will never be forgotten.
Wills has also written a number of books about her Civil War grandfather, the most recent of which is a children’s book titled “The Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills,” which can be found on Amazon.
Wills has lived in Freeport for 30 years. She and her husband, John Singleton Jr., the principal of Clear Stream Avenue Elementary School, in Valley Stream, have a 26-year-old son, John Singleton III, who works in media — continuing the family tradition of storytelling.
Photos courtesy Cheryl Wills
Cleavon and matt Wills, left, elijah Jackson, John Singleton iii, John Singleton Jr., and Briven Jackson carry Sandy.
a 21-gun salute honored Civil War veteran Sandy Wills during his reburial ceremony at the West tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
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Community food drive for NCC NEST
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé has partnered with the Baldwin and Roosevelt Public Libraries and the South Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department to organize a Thanksgiving food drive benefiting The NEST at Nassau Community College.
Through Tuesday, Nov. 26, individuals can drop off canned goods, fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and other non-perishable items during regular hours at the following locations: Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin, N.Y. 11510; Roosevelt Public Library, 27 W. Fulton Ave., Roosevelt, N.Y. 11575; and South Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department, 555 May St., South Hempstead, N.Y. 11550.
free-choice food pantry. Its mission is to enhance health and wellness by providing food, personal care products, and support services to students, employees, and families in need.
The NEST, which stands for “Nassau: Empowerment and Support for Tomorrow,” is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates a
The program is supported by contributions from the College community, Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, corporate donors, and local civic and religious groups.
“By working to deliver vital nutrition assistance to anyone in need at Nassau Community College, the NEST serves as a vital lifeline that empowers everyone to thrive in their pursuits,” Legislator Mulé said.
“I invite you all to join us ahead of the Thanksgiving holidays by donating at one of our drop-off locations throughout the Sixth District,” she added. “Let’s come together... to make this season brighter for everyone!”
Crime watCh
Dwi arrests
On Nov. 8, 2024, police arrested a driver who was stopped for a traffic infraction and found to be intoxicated. The driver was taken to Police Headquarters for processing.
On Nov. 10, 2024, a person was arrested after being found asleep behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. The individual was processed at Police Headquarters.
On Nov. 14, 2024, a driver stopped for driving without a license was found to be intoxicated. They were arrested and brought to Police Headquarters for processing.
On Nov. 15, 2024, police arrested another driver for DWI after they were pulled over for a traffic violation. The individual was processed at Police Headquarters.
Petit LarCeny arrests
On Nov. 8, 2024, a person was arrested for stealing items from a local business. They were transported to Police Headquarters for processing.
On Nov. 10, 2024, police documented a report after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway. The suspect remains unidentified, and no arrest was requested.
On Nov. 15, 2024, another arrest was made after a shoplifting incident at a local business. The individual was taken to Police Headquarters for processing.
On Nov. 17, 2024, police took a report for stolen items from a local business. The suspect remains unidentified, and no arrest was requested.
On Nov. 18, 2024, an electric bicycle was stolen from in front of a business. Police documented the incident, but no arrest was requested.
On Nov. 18, 2024, miscellaneous items were taken from a vehicle by an unknown individual. Police documented the incident, and no arrest was requested.
iDentiy theft
On Nov. 7, 2024, police took a report involving an unknown person who used someone else’s identity to open T-Mobile accounts. No arrest was requested.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Senior Expo makes its mark in Suffolk
By Alexa Anderwkavich
Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully wrapped up the final Senior Health & Beyond Expo of 2024, presented by Stony Brook Medicine, on Nov. 3, at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack. This free community event attracted hundreds of attendees, including seniors, families and caregivers eager to explore the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements and valuable health resources.
The bustling expo featured a vibrant lineup of educational vendors and interactive activities that kept spirits high throughout the day. From yoga and fitness demonstration sessions to tarot readings, the event catered to diverse interests, and even offered guests an opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping.
“It was an incredible turnout,” Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events at RichnerLIVE, said. “We are happy to bring our community-loved event to the Suffolk area, and hope to continue to bring a wealth of knowledge and fun to our senior communities Island-wide.”
One of the highlights of the day was a dynamic live performance by the Seasoned Steppers and Dazzling Divas of Ms. Senior New York America. Their energetic routines brought smiles to the crowd, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. And a performance of a number from “The Nutcracker,” by the New York Dance Company, brought a seasonal touch to the day.
Raffle drawings every half hour kept the anticipation alive, with lucky winners taking home a variety of prizes such as Floatopia gift cards, gift baskets, Natural Remedies goody bags and more, plus two grand prizes: a $250 gift card and an overnight stay for two at the Inn at Fox Hollow, in Woodbury, which included dinner, champagne, roses, chocolates and a full breakfast. Friends and families engaged with experts during panel discussions and Q&A sessions on essential topics, including financial planning, alternative medicine and estate management, gaining valuable insights to improve their well-being.
“Yet another awesome event put on by RichnerLIVE,” Host Mae Caime, RN, CEO of VIP Health Connections and Founder of aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond, said. “From tons of vendors and interactive activities to the incredible showcase from Ms. Senior New York America’s Seasoned Steppers and Dazzling Divas. I love that the audience got up and danced along with them. Truly put a smile on my face.”
Attendees received complimentary swag bags brimming with goodies, and the first 175 guests were treated to a delicious to-go lunch provided by Bagel Boss. Seated fitness demos also kept audience members’ blood pumping while the event’s presenting sponsor, Stony Brook Medicine, provided health screenings, including blood pressure and cognitive screenings.
A special thank-you goes to Stony Brook Medicine and the other program sponsors — Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Centerlight Healthcare PACE, Cona Elder Law, Clear Captions, NYSARC, Brightview Senior Living, Whisper Woods of Smithtown, the New York State Department of Public Service Long Island, Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, Branch Funeral Homes, Nassau University Medial Center, and Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk — for their crucial support. Ideal Home Care was the event’s Refreshment Sponsor, while the Suffolk Y JCC provided a welcoming venue.
The 2024 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series concluded on a high note, leaving attendees with a wealth of knowledge, resources and unforgettable memories.
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Parker Jewish Public Relations Director Pablo Rendon.
Members of AARP with their therapy dog, Bailey.
Cona Elder Law attorney Melissa NegrinWiener.
Pierre Menard, of Centerlight Healthcare PACE, told guests about their services.
Opening keynote speaker Dr. Stephanie Jones, of Stony Brook Medicine Geriatrics.
Participants listened to the guest speakers.
Program could help cover cost of utilities
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
New York state officials announced that funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults manage heating expenses during the winter months through the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP. The program, which can provide up to $996 to eligible households, is now accepting applications, according to a news release on the state’s website.
“New Yorkers should not have to choose between heating their home or putting food on the table, and we’re offering critical financial assistance to protect vulnerable New York households as the weather gets colder,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
HEAP, a federally funded program, is available to households with vulnerable members, including children under 6, adults aged 60 and older, and those with disabilities. Eligibility is determined by factors such as income, household size, and heating needs. For example, a family of four with a gross monthly income of $6,390, or an annual income of $76,681, may qualify — marking a significant increase from last year’s maximum of a monthly gross income of $5,838, and an annual gross income of $70,059.
Eligible households can receive one HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for up to two Emergency HEAP benefits, if they are in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off. Applications for HEAP benefits are now being accepted, while applications for Emergency HEAP benefits open Jan. 2, 2025.
New Yorkers can apply at NY.gov/Heat, at local social service offices, or through the mail. Older adults
needing assistance can contact a local aging office or call (800) 342-9871.
“HEAP provides essential financial assistance that will help hundreds of thousands of low and moderateincome households in New York pay their energy bills this winter,” Barbara Guinn, commissioner of the state’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, said. “HEAP is a lifeline for low-income working families and older adults on a fixed income and also pro -
vides financial support to ensure those in emergency situations can keep the heat on and keep their homes warm during the cold winter months.”
Last year, over 84,000 Long Islanders, and just under 990,000 New York City residents, benefited from the HEAP program.
HEAP also offers heating equipment repair or replacement benefits, allowing up to $4,000 for repairs and $8,000 for replacements. Homeowners may also apply for a heating equipment clean and tune benefit, covering maintenance services like chimney cleaning and carbon monoxide detector installation.
The energy assistance program for heating complements other state programs designed to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers, such as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s EmPower+ program, which provides low energy efficiency services to HEAP-eligible homeowners and renters, such as comprehensive home energy assessments that help determine plans for lower home energy usage.
Laurie Wheelock, the executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, a nonprofit organization that advocates for consumer protection, affordability and universal services for utility and energy related-sources, urged low- to middle-income New Yorkers to learn more about HEAP.
“No family should have to make the financially difficult decision between paying their heating bill or going without other necessities, like food and medicine,” she said in a state release. “HEAP can help by offering immediate financial relief to help you pay your heating bill.”
To learn more about the program, and for links to apply, visit Governor.NY.gov/news.
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Couple assists in special needs advocacy
tal platforms.
As parents of children with special needs, Anthony-Smith and Cuevas have seen firsthand the gaps in the system.
“Some processes work, many do not,” Cuevas said. “We wanted to create a support network that not only addresses these issues but empowers families to navigate them more effectively. Our personal experiences drove us to fill this need and build something that could truly make a difference.”
Anthony-Smith and Cuevas have four children, two of whom have significant special needs.
“We have kind of been through the fire with them trying to get them what they need,” Anthony-Smith said. “We’ve felt very alone before in the process, and we just didn’t want other parents to ever feel that way again.”
“We share the same passion, but our strengths complement each other — his strategic thinking and my hands-on approach,” Cuevas said. “Though the work is emotionally charged, it’s gratifying to see how our joint efforts are creating meaningful change for families in need.”
The support group tackles topics like navigating 504 plans – which insure that students with disabilities have equal access to resources – and Individualized Education Plans – which provide specialized education to meet children’s
unique needs and goals – as well as the challenges of sensory sensitivities and creating inclusive environments.
For the group’s first meeting, over Zoom and open to all, Wednesday Nov. 20, Rebecca Wertling, Freeport School
District’s assistant director of pupil personnel services and special needs, pro-
vided an overview about the services that are available.
Future meetings are tailored to parents’ needs, with topics determined through polls and feedback. AnthonySmith emphasized that the support group isn’t just about offering solutions but also building trust.
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“Many parents feel overwhelmed and hesitant to reach out, often due to fear of judgment or stigma,” Cuevas said. “To address this, we’ve created a nonjudgmental, welcoming space — offering virtual sessions, one-on-one support, and anonymous channels so families can engage at their own pace and feel safe in doing so.”
The group has already begun to make a difference, offering a sense of belonging to families who might otherwise feel isolated.
The support group hosts one formal meeting per month, with additional events and resources shared online. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2 at Columbus Avenue School.
Cuevas expressed hope for expanding the group’s reach. “We’re focused on expanding virtual resources — workshops, video content, and more — to make help accessible to more families,” he said. “Ultimately, we want to create a network of empowered families, not just a support system.”
For Anthony-Smith, the support group is a labor of love, and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.
For more information about the support group, parents can join the private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1278126732896478/ posts/1479154852793664/?_rdr or attend one of its upcoming meetings.
N.Y. City Marathon, a World Major, and miles to go
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Runners are told to envision the finish line, but while training for the New York City Marathon, it was a journey in itself to get to the start.
For me, racing is less about the race, and more about the time put in leading up to it.
This go-around, in the 16 weeks I spent preparing for the New York City Marathon, very little went as planned, but I think that taught me more than a perfect training block and an ideal race day would have.
I kicked off training in mid-July with a goal-time focused plan. I was going to spend 16 weeks attempting to get faster to run a personal record.
This was different than any training I had done before, as I typically focus on completing the mileage at whatever pace feels good. I started running marathons and trained for my first because I appreciated the mental headspace running put me in, along with the individual challenge of exceeding my own expectations.
The preset paces set by my training app were hard to hit and sometimes impossible to hold.
Running in the summer heat didn’t
help, and it felt like I was setting myself up for failure.
Then, as it does, life became busier. I was avoiding some of the marathon training runs that got me out of bed a year ago, preparing for my first long race. The speed training specific workouts had become a chore, and I wasn’t enjoying myself, which really disappointed me because I felt like I had disregarded the parts of running that brought me so much joy.
The combination of busier days, weather changes, and the toll on my body caught up to me, and I got sick around week 12 of training. I took some time off to recover, and I knew my longest run of the training block was at the end of week 13, a 20-miler. I wanted to complete this run to prove to myself that I could push for 20 miles, because in my head, if I could do that, I’d be able to complete the 26.2.
The run went well for the first 10 miles. The second 10 felt like a struggle from the first step. At mile 17 I needed to walk, as I truly could not go on without a break. I finished the 20 miles with a few more walk breaks, but I didn’t feel great about the run, nor did I feel great about the race.
Then, every runner’s fear occurred — I got hurt. My entire lower right leg was
in pain.
What I was most upset about was the fact that I hadn’t enjoyed myself and didn’t feel the pride that I had felt going into my first marathon. I had envisioned the New York City Marathon my first World Major Marathon, to be magical, but I felt like I had such a weak training block and wouldn’t be able to soak up the energy of the day.
My mother sat me down one evening as I drowned in my sorrows and told me this race was bigger than this injury. She said if I want to be a marathoner, these challenges will happen. Instead of feeling down, I needed to channel that energy into how to prepare.
Race day itself was hard, really hard. I crossed the finish line with no emotion, then later broke down in tears because of the intensity of the course.
After 24 hours, I had a bit different of a view. I remembered the feeling of being in the start village where over 50,000 runners gathered, all with the goal of completing this race, the spectators throughout the course, and the beautiful sunset in Central Park. I also remembered the walk from the finish line to my family, where they greeted me with a sign clad with photos of my late grandfather and I, who I fundraised $4,000 in honor of, for Team For Kids,
the largest charity in the New York City Marathon.
In retrospect, this is all to say that as a runner and as a person, it’s important to have perspective and figure out how to shift and still accomplish goals.
It’s not always going to be easy, but I’m so glad I did it, and I can’t wait to do it again someday with the knowledge I have now.
Courtesy John Massey
Jose Cuevas, along with his husband, decided to form the support group in response to challenges they faced while seeking resources for their own children.
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Courtesy Joseph Anthony-Smith
Joseph anthony-Smith, with his husband, Jose Cuevas, launched the parent to parent Special needs Support group of freeport Schools.
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New congestion pricing plan reduces tolls
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
New York City’s congestion pricing program is back, with a revised pricing plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Nov. 14. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board gave a near-unanimous green light to the updated toll program this week. The decision effectively ends a roughly five-month pause the governor abruptly announced in June, just weeks ahead of congestion pricing’s anticipated launch.
At the time, Hochul raised concerns about the financial burden the program would create on motorists.
“As I said from the start, a $15 toll was just too high in this economic climate,” she said last week. “By getting congestion pricing underway and fully supporting the MTA capital plan, we’ll unclog our streets, reduce pollution, and deliver public transit for millions of New Yorkers.”
How much will drivers pay?
Originally, regular passenger vehicles traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan were to be charged $15 on top of the tolls already paid. That toll has now been reduced to a $9 charge, a 40 percent drop. The scale-back will save regular Manhattan commuters $1,500 per year while, overall, the program will generate an estimated $15 billion in revenue for the transit agency.
While the rollout is set for January, the plan’s opponents, including the state of New Jersey and President-elect Donald Trump, are looking to block its implementation in the courts. Experts note that shelving the tolling program altogether would have left the MTA’s financial future in doubt. Because of the
pause, the agency was already facing a gaping $500 million funding hole.
But some observers are scratching their heads over what they describe as the governor’s questionable calculus — promising to deliver all of the original estimated revenue despite charging only 60 percent of the original toll.
“How does the MTA end up with $15 billion with a $9 base toll?” transportation advocate Larry Penner said. “It previously required a $15 base toll to do the same. Who did the math?”
Long Island grumbles over toll program Time and time again, transit leaders and supporters have said the tolling program will steer transportation off city streets and onto public transit, making the streets more navigable for emergency vehicles, reduce emissions, and put the largest transit system in the country on firmer financial footing.
“New Yorkers deserve cleaner air, safer streets and ambulances that can get to them without gridlock, and the governor is stepping up for them and for riders who need trains and buses to get them where they have to go…” MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said.
Nevertheless, the program remains deeply unpopular with many on Long Island. Local leaders fear that a plan designed to ease congestion in Manhattan streets could create more of it in Long Island Rail Road station parking lots. Critics also say that forking over an extra charge for doing business in the city will hurt the bottom line of Long Island trucking companies and trades workers. Large trucks and sightseeing buses are expected to pay an extra toll of roughly $22. Small trucks and non-commuter buses will be charged $14.40.
STEPPING OUT
A very merry celebration at UBS Arena
Explore Christmas magic with festive films and seasonal wonders at the first Great American Family Christmas Festival
By Danielle Schwab
‘Tis the season: so let’s get jolly! UBS Arena’s Northwell Park is just the place to do so — with a visit to the inaugural Great American Family Christmas Festival, now through Jan. 5.
Great American Media is partnering with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders to bring Christmas joy to new heights at what is one of the largest experiential holiday festivals in the country, according to the creative team.
It involves holiday movie world premieres, traditional Christmas tree lightings nightly, TikTokworthy holiday experiences throughout — an immersive experience for the entire family. Also meet the stars of Great American Christmas movies, weekends, along with film screenings, Q&As, panels, and scheduled photo ops.
“Over the past decade, my team and I have envisioned a Christmas festival that will attract people and offer fans a chance to meet the stars of our movies and immerse themselves in a oneof-a-kind festive experience,” Great American Media President-CEO Bill Abbott says.
With almost 100 Christmas movies produced, Great American’s Christmas franchise has warmed the hearts of audiences since its start in 2021.
“Our Christmas movies are all about an experience,” Abbott notes.
The ‘experience’ has now evolved from the screen to a fully immersive event.
“You think about what you do as a family between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and there really isn’t a lot to do. So we wanted to create that experience — when you walk in, you smell, see and feel Christmas,” he explains. “It’s a dream come true on so many levels.”
Visitors will find an ideal winter wonderland filled with five whimsical villages to explore, each offering numerous activities for all ages.
Start your journey by walking through Candy Cane Lane’s red and white arches, where you can snap some stylish “eflies” (Christmas selfies!) to add to the family Christmas album.
Next, you might want to head over to Santa’s Craft Village, where you can create personalized decorations — wreaths, holly and ornaments — to ‘deck the halls.’ Or even craft a do-it-yourself gift for someone special.
If you’re in the mood to skate, you don’t have to be on the Islanders to enjoy the rink at Frosty’s Frozen Skate. And when you need a break after gliding on the sparkling ice, cozy up at one of the fire pits nearby to chase away the chill.
The holidays always involve food, of course, and you’ll find all sorts of treats at the Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Village. Indulge in such classics as hot chocolate, giant candy canes, and gooey s’mores with peppermint twists. The village also offers private rentals of VIP igloos and firepits, by the way, creating an inviting atmosphere for corporate entertaining and socializing.
Much like Rudolph’s red nose, Rudolph’s Main Stage is a bright beacon, where the festival “community” gathers. Sing along to Christmas carols at “Carol-oke” or cheer on participants in the Ugly Sweater Contest. To add even more merriment to your day, screenings of 18 new Christmas films will be featured along with in-person meet-and-greets with many of the stars. Among the movies, don’t miss “Home Sweet Christmas,” premiering on Nov. 23. It follows childhood friends — Sam and Sophie — who are brought back together by the unexpected shared ownership of a charming tree farm.
“This is a beautiful, sweet story. It’s about long-lost love that’s reconnected. It’s about second
• Now through Jan. 5
• Tickets start at $15, with varied ticket packages available
• Go to greatamericanfamily christmasfestival.com to purchase tickets and for more information
• Northwell Park at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
chances at life, and it’s about the magic and mystery of Christmas,” says Cameron Mathison, who stars as Sam.
His co-star, Candace Cameron Bure is no stranger to Christmas film magic either.
“It’s such a beautiful genre that I have been lucky enough to be a part of since it really took off,” Bure says.“People come to love these Christmas movies, and they tune in year after year. There’s something so comforting about them, and it’s a time you can gather with your family and just be together.”
Guests can join the festivities with Bure and Mathison during opening weekend. Other star appearances include husband-and-wife duo Mario and Courtney Lopez. Be sure to check the website for a complete list of all special guests and their scheduled appearance.
And, naturally, the holiday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a bright and beautiful Christmas tree lighting ceremony, when Candace Cameron Bure will help usher in the festive season at the first lighting.
“For us, being involved in a project like this, and having the opportunity to put on something with partners who care so deeply is just fantastic,” Abbott says enthusiastically.
“And in New York. There’s no place like Christmas in New York.”
Whether you are going to take in the movies, meet the stars, or enjoy some family activities, the festival invites everyone to live their own Christmas story.
“What I’m most excited about is the essence of it. You’re almost in your own little version of a Great American Christmas movie,” Mathison adds.“You’re engulfed in Christmas.”
And who knows? While there, perhaps you’ll find your very own Christmas miracle.
Songbird
Experience the sensational voice of Karine Hannah as she brings “Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand” to life. Her musical palette and vocal capabilities are wide and varied, but her passion for singing and performing Streisand’s music has been her signature and staple since childhood. Accompanied by her band Water Colors she delivers Streisand’s hits with emotional depth and authenticity. From her humorous and bawdy onstage banter to her breathtaking renditions of timeless classics, Hannah’s tribute is more than just a concert; it’s a heartfelt celebration of Streisand’s enduring legacy. As Karine reimagines Streisand’s beloved songs, you’ll be transported through decades of unforgettable music, filled with the passion and artistry that have made Streisand a living legend.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. $54. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
The Weight Band
The Weight Band — helmed by by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band, who replaced Robbie Robertson — pays tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ensemble’s timeless and enduring 1968 album “Music from Big Pink,” on the Paramount stage. Named for the classic The Band song “The Weight,” The Weight showcases the album in its entirety, along with outtakes and other favorites by The Band. The concert also include cuts from their latest album “Shines Like Gold,” a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music. Drummer Levon Helm urged Weider to launch The Weight Band in 2013, as a vehicle for carrying onThe Band’s musical legacy.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. $45, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
CourtesyUBS Arena/Dennis DaSilva
Unwrap some holiday cheer and immerse yourself in the wonders of the season at UBS Arena’s festive extravaganza.
Courtesy Great American Family
Screen a movie at the festival with the film’s stars.
“Home Sweet Christmas” kicks off the film schedule with Cameron Mathison and Candace Cameron Bure.
Your Neighborhood
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Dark Star Orchestra
The Grateful Dead have been resurrected in the form of Dark Star Orchestra. The band brings its Fall tour to the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, t 8 p.m. Formed in 1997, this tribute band came up with the novel idea of recreating complete sets from The Grateful Dead’s gigantic list of concerts. They adapt their playing and sound depending on what era of Dead they’re tackling on the night, and while they slavishly recreate the sound of the band down to the minutest detail, they also embark on epic improvisations that would make their heroes proud. Performing to critical acclaim for over 3,100 shows, DSO continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians.
On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out each era’s unique style and sound while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations. DSO offers much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about that contagious energy — in short, it’s about the complete experience and consistent quality that fans enjoy. $99.50, $69.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Let’s Talk Turkey
Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up for Thanksgiving, Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m. As Thanksgiving is approaching, get ready by creating a colorful turkey, at the drop-in program. Take your terrific turkey home to adorn your Thanksgiving table. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. Visit LICM.org or call (516) 224-5800 for more information.
Vintage Treasures Holiday Pop Up
Find some treasures at the Holiday Pop Up, Sunday, Nov. 24, noon-5 p.m., at Vintage Treasures. Discover unique holiday items, including handmade wreaths, floral arrangements, vintage and nautical gifts, pre-owned Dept 56 Snow Village pieces, coastal decorations, and more. Free entry. For more information, contact Ilona Jagnow at (516) 639-5375. 250 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport.
Walking Wednesday
Join Maryellen Cantanno for Walking Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 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.
Spoken Wordz Open Mic
Join an evening of open mic performances, Sunday, Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m., at Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center. Program includes music, poetry, storytelling, and comedy.Adult subject matter is expected, and all are welcome to attend. For more information or to RSVP, contact (516) 240-1188 or sparkleonstage17@gmail.com. 195 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport.
Let’s Skate
Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Holiday Tales At The Hearth
Visit Sands Point Preserve’s Hempstead House and join in the holiday cheer, Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. The familyfriendly event includes activities for all ages. Meet and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy jazz and holiday music with Port Jazz Project, along with seasonal crafts, Dreidel Corner, “nutty” holiday scavenger hunt, reading nook with holiday and winter stories, and puppet shows with Wonderspark Puppets at 2 and 3 p.m. 127 Middle Neck Road. Admission is $40/car, members; $45/car nonmembers, includes parking. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Having an event?
In concert
Plaza Theatricals’ welcomes everyone to a “Motown Holiday Dance Party,” Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in true Motown style. Enjoy a sensational afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing, and nostalgic vibes at the electrifying concert. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer and make unforgettable memories. See the show at 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Jazzin’ with the Drake Colley Quintet
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.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Tea time
The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 per person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens. org.
By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker
James Brucia, age 5, North Massapequa
You bake it in the oven. My mom and dad go to the store and look for one with meat and bones — bigger than me! Then they bake it for one second.
How To Make A Turkey
Evangeline Lynch, age 6, Malverne
You get the turkey from the store and the store gets it from the farm. You cut it up and throw it on the stove for one hour. My dad cuts the turkey into small pieces.
Madison Sinclair, age 5, Oceanside
My mommy takes everything she needs to make a turkey like lettuce, mashed avocados, tomatoes, and carrots. You cut a hole at the top and stuff it in. We have to cut it and it will bleed like yuck!
Peter Ferrante, age 6, Valley Stream
The turkey comes from the wild. You put six butters in the turkey and then a lemon to make it juicy and onions. My mom and nana put the turkey on the stove. We eat it with potatoes and marshmallows.
Luna Cappadora, age 5, Baldwin
I would go the store and I would make a list to know what ingredients I would need. But I don’t know so I would ask my mom. Then we put it somewhere, but I don’t know where. Then it gets cooked and it gets hard. My dad eats the most turkey!
Public Notices
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 fled Judgment. Index #008738/2014. Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 149683
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 797 S. Long Beach Ave. Freeport NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were fled with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/20/2024. NY Offce 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
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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 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 fled 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
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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 fled 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
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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
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST, -againstCHRISTOPHER BAILEY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ENGLISH, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 5, 2024, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER BAILEY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ENGLISH, 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 December 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 173 WOODSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identifcation: 55-340-100 & 101.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, 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 fled Judgment Index No.: 614840/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149864
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2015-B, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-B, Plaintiff, vs. TERRELL MARTIN AKA TERRELL PAUL MARTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 2, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 98 Westside 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 Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 138 and Lot 40. Approximate amount of judgment is $301,279.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 002394/2016. Barton Slavin, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 171703-1 149849
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, MONISHA MAPP AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF CECELYA V. MORSBY A/K/A CECELYA MORSBY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 7, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 10, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 134 West End Avenue, a/k/a 134 Westend Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 318, Lot 209. Approximate amount of judgment $660,826.36 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #009443/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-004797 82750 149785
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST LARRY D. GREENE, SHERRY GREENE, NINA L. GREENE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 230 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being In the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 117, Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment $962,283.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #004351/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Howard
Colton, Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-000325 82932 149787
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. MARK A. MCMILLIAN A/K/A MARK A. MCMILLAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confrming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 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 December 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 183 Moore 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 Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 101 and Lot 148. Approximate amount of judgment is $156,591.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #603963/2023. ***Please note the above-referenced premises is subject to a superior lien.*** Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231848-1 149847
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-OPT3, MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT3, -againstTERESA BYRD, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE
OF JOEL JOHNSON A/K/A JOEL F.
ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the
Public Notices
2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST
2006-OPT3, MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-OPT3 is the Plaintiff and TERESA BYRD, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOEL
JOHNSON A/K/A JOEL F. JOHNSON, 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 December 17, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 49 SHONNARD AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identifcation: 55-225-465 & 466.
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, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index No.: 608875/2019.
Ronald J. Ferraro, 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. 150034
LEGAL NOTICE
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - against - JOHN DESM, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 30, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 17th day of December, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the
Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 611 South Long Beach Avenue, Freeport, (Town of Hempstead), NY 11520.
(SBL#: 62-184-2)
Approximate amount of lien $649,262.82 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 613092/2022. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.
Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: October 8, 2024
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 149931
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU PATCH OF LAND
LENDING LLC #
201500001, Plaintiffagainst- COLUMBUS N. 259 CORP., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 21, 2022 and entered on October 24, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Bedford Avenue with the Westerly side of North Columbus Avenue; being a plot 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet.
Section: 55 Block: 361 Lot: 1108, 1109-1110.
Said premises known as 259 N. COLUMBUS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY
Approximate amount of lien $390,163.48 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 614801/2020.
ADRIENNE HAUSCH, ESQ., Referee
WALDMAN, KALAHAR & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 315 MADISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10017 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 149985
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS WOODCLEFT CANAL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 (INSTALLATION OF PUMPS AND FITTINGS)
THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “WOODCLEFT CANAL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 (INSTALLATION OF PUMPS AND FITTINGS)” until 11:00
A.M. on December 10, 2024 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifcations, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or at the Offce of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on November 25, 2024 until 4:00 P.M. December 6, 2024. There is no fee for a set of contract documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than fve (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the beneft of the Village of Freeport, or a certifed check of not less than fve (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualifed and responsible bidder. Bids which in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected.
In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within
forty fve (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.
Taylor D’orta Village Buyer Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - November 21, 2024 150121
PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS
WOODCLEFT CANAL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 3 (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION) THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “WOODCLEFT CANAL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 3 (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION)” until 11:00 A.M. on December 10, 2024 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifcations, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or at the Offce of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on November 25, 2024 until 4:00 P.M. December 6, 2024. There is no fee for a set of contract documents.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than fve (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the beneft of the Village of Freeport, or a certifed check of not less than fve (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualifed and responsible bidder. Bids which in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected.
In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty fve (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.
Taylor
D’orta Village Buyer Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - November 21, 2024 150122
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 10th day of December, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations:
BALDWIN
HOWARD PLACE - west side, starting at a point 41 feet north of the north curbline of Stanton Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-436/24)
BELLEROSE TERRACE
239th STREET - west side, starting at a point 64 feet north of the north curbline of Superior Road, north for a distance of 15 feet.
(TH-432/24)
ELMONT
BLACKSTONE STREETnorth side, starting at a point 48 feet east of the east curbline of Gotham Avenue, east for a distance of 19 feet.
(TH-375(B)/24)
BELMONT BOULEVARDeast side, starting at a point 293 feet north of the north curbline of Rosalind Avenue, north for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-446/24)
JACOB STREET - east side, starting at a point 122 feet south of the south curbline of Rosalind Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-465/24)
LANGDON STREET - north side, starting at a point 37 feet east of the east curbline of Clement Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-461/24)
FRANKLIN SQUARE
HERMAN AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 188 feet west of the west curbline of Birch Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-507/24)
GARDEN CITY SOUTH
WELLINGTON ROAD
SOUTH - west side, starting at a point 45 feet south of the south curbline of Terrace Avenue, south for a distance of 18 feet.
(Tha-457/24)
LEVITTOWN
BLUE GRASS LANE - north side, starting at a point 120 feet east of the east curbline of Shelter Lane, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(485/24)
ROOSEVELT
EAST RAYMOND AVENUE - north side, starting at a
point 321 feet east of the east curbline of Nassau Road, east for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-472/24) (NR)VALLEY STREAM DeWITT STREET - east side, starting at a point 66 feet south of the south curbline of Oliver Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-439/24) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: (NR) LAWRENCE WEST AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 30 feet north of a point opposite the north curbline of North Street, north for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-121/12 - 7/10/12) (TH-473/24) SEAFORD HICKORY STREET - north side, starting at a point 310 feet west of the west curbline of Jackson Avenue, west for a distance of 14 feet.
(TH-322/21 - 9/23/21) (TH-495/24) WEST HEMPSTEAD PARK AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 162 feet north of Lincoln Place, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-493/02 - 12/03/02) (TH-499/24) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 19, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARDOF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY 150092
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 10th day of December, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: BALDWIN BALDWIN AVENUE (TH 492/24) South Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 238 feet east of the east curbline of Walnut Street, then east for a distance of 30 feet.
BELLMORE
ROYLE STREET (TH 452/24) North Side - NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 22 feet west of the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, then west for a distance of 78 feet.
ROYLE STREET (TH 452/24) North Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 286 feet west of the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, then west for a distance of 518 feet.
ELMONT
VIRGINIA DRIVE (TH 440/24) North Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Robert Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet.
ROBERT AVENUE (TH 440/24) West Side -NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Virginia Drive, north for a distance of 49 feet.
ROBERT AVENUE (TH 440/24) East Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Robert Avenue, north for a distance of 30 feet.
LUCILLE AVENUE (TH 475/24) West Side -NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Russell Street, north for a distance of 30 feet.
LUCILLE AVENUE (TH 475/24) East Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from thenorth curbline of Russell Street, north for a distance of 30 feet.
RUSSELL STREET (TH 475/24) North Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Lucille Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
LUCILLE AVENUE (TH 498/24) East Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Russell Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
RUSSELL STREET (TH 498/24) South Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Lucille Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
HERMAN AVENUE (TH 507/24) South Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 12 feet west of the west curbline of Birch Street then west for a distance of 176 feet.
HERMAN AVENUE (TH 507/24) South Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 208 feet west of the west curbline of Birch Street then west to the east curbline of Hewlett Street.
HEWLETT EAST ROCKAWAY ROAD (TH 435(B)/24) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Milbar Heath then east for a distance of 60 feet.
LEVITTOWN HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
NORTHSIDE MARGINAL ROAD(TH 334(B)/24)North SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 175 feet east of the east curbline of Loring Road, east for a distance of 56 feet.
NORTH BELLMORE BELLMORE ROAD (TH 402(B)/24) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 22 feet south of the south curbline of McKinley Avenue, south for a distance of 48 feet.
NORTH MERRICK JERUSALEM AVENUE (TH 501/24) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Tadmor Street, west for a distance of 30 feet.
OCEANSIDE LAWSON BOULEVARD (TH 450/24) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Weidner Avenue, north for a distance of 52 feet.
ROOSEVELT HENRY STREET (TH 438/24) North Side - NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 97 feet east of the east curbline of Brookside Avenue, then east for a distance of 25 feet.
SEAFORD
OCEAN AVENUE (TH 444/24) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Somerset Drive, south for a distance of 30 feet.
OCEAN AVENUE (TH 444/24) East Side - NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Somerset Drive, south to a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of Naomi Street. (NR)VALLEY STREAM ROSEDALE ROAD (TH 460/24) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Laurel Hill Drive, then east for a distance of 45 feet.
ROSEDALE ROAD (TH 460/24) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Laurel Hill Drive, then west for a distance of 50 feet.
WOODMERE
NORMAN WAY (TH 511/24) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Carol Avenue north for a distance of 40 feet.
NORMAN WAY (TH 511/24) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Carol Avenue north for a distance of 38 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations:
BALDWIN
BALDWIN AVENUE (TH 346/24) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 239 feet east of the east curbline of Walnut Street, then east for a distance of 25 feet.
Hospital honors veterans at celebration
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Mount Sinai South Nassau hosted its eighth annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 7, recognizing the men and women who have served the nation. At the hospital’s main campus, veterans, hospital staff, local leaders and community members gathered to celebrate service as well as perseverance, resilience and compassion.
MSSN is the closest hospital for Freeport residents.
Suheil Genovese, co-chair of the MSSN Veterans Committee and a U.S. Army veteran, described the success of initiatives like Suits on Soldiers, which provides veterans in need with clothing. Since its beginnings three years ago, the program has expanded to include Coats on Soldiers and Shoes for Soldiers.
This year’s Veterans Bake Sale also broke records, raising over $4,800, with the proceeds going to Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members. U.S. Navy veteran and the hospital’s director of
safety and security Steve Biscotti presented a check for $5,000 to Robert F. Garrison VFW Post 3350, in East Rocka-
Public Notices
(Adopted 9/17/24)
BELLMORE
ROYLE STREET (TH 175/92) North Side -NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, west to a point 140 feet east of the east curbline of Bedford Avenue.
(Adopted 10/27/92)
FRANKLIN SQUARE
HERMAN AVENUE (TH 427/72) South Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at the east curbline of Hewlett Avenue, east following the curvature of the road to the south curbline of Birch Street.
(Adopted 12/5/72)
LEVITTOWN
HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE (TH 334/24) North SideNO
STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 175 feet east of the east curbline of Loring Road, east for a distance of 56 feet.
(Adopted 9/4/24)
NORTH MERRICK
JERUSALEM AVENUE (TH 235/80) North Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO
CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Tadmor Street, west for a distance of 15 feet.
(Adopted 7/22/80)
UNIONDALE
WARWICK STREET (TH 263/16) North Side - NO
STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at the termination of the dead end, then west for a distance of 88 feet.
(Adopted 9/20/16)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 19, 2024
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARDOF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 150085
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Hall Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 10th day of December, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 192-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the insertion of a location into subdivision “X” thereof, in relation to gross weight restrictions upon commercial vehicles using certain town highways, as follows: “X” - ROOSEVELT HENRY STREET - between Brookside Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.
(TH-438/24)
The proposed local law is on fle in the offce of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, where same may be inspected during offce hours.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 19, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARDOF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF NASSAU, HARRISON VICKERS AND WATERMAN LLC, Plaintiff against ROOSEVELT PROPERTIES, INC., et al., Defendants. Index No.: 606059/2022. Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 9, 2023 and e-fled June 12, 2023 as NYSCEF Doc. No. 93 in the offce of the clerk of the within named court, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., the mortgaged premises (i) Section 55 Block 281 Lot 188-192 on
the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 509 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, New York 11520 [PARCEL I]; (ii) Section 55 Block 446 Lot 130 on the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 111 Park Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 [PARCEL II]; and (iii) Section 55 Block 281 Lot 193 - 195 on the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 501 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520 [PARCEL III]. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,454,184.82 plus interest and costs. The mortgaged premises will be sold as separate parcels subject to the provisions of said Judgment and Terms of Sale. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court-Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Successful third-party bidder to pay 10% of the sum bid by certifed or bank check(s) made payable to the Referee only. Referee will not accept cash or doubleendorsed checks.
Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Lawrence & Walsh, P.C., 215 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550, Attorneys for Plaintiff 150115
way, highlighting the hospital’s community efforts.
Oceanside resident Leslie Etwaroo, a military veteran and the hospital’s information service director, was presented a Mount Sinai South Nassau Veteran Employee Scholarship in recognition of his commitment to his education, and to helping fellow veterans. Etwaroo has been donating suits to Suits for Soldiers, a cause he feels strongly about, for the past five years.
I“The biggest appreciation is for these veterans,” Etwaroo said. “Even getting this award for all of them, and all the fallen brothers and sisters that put their lives on the line all the time, I appreciate them all, the past and the present, and hopefully the future as we continue to serve.”
Etwaroo, 53, completed his undergraduate degree and MBA at Adelphi University, and is now studying for a doctorate in business administration at Marymount University. His ultimate goal is to become a professor, and share his wealth of reallife experience with future business leaders.
Leslie Etwaroo, an Oceanside resident and the hospital’s information service director, was given a Veteran Employee Scholarship.
grandchildren.
“As I got older, I realized that knowledge is very important, especially when you’re trying to move forward, whether it’s in career, life and personal relationships,” he said.
think it would be helpful to give back to the next generation and future generations, and give back to kids to show them all that could be done.
John Banham, a 99-year-old Army World War II and Korean War veteran and military entertainer, was honored for his service. Banham served as a telegrapher in World War II, and entertained troops with music in Korea. One of his significant memories from Korea was when Banham was chosen to repair a clarinet, leading to a special assignment in the military band. He also recalled being shot in the pinky and declining a Purple Heart because he didn’t feel he deserved it for such a minor injury.
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A lifelong artist, Banham has long channeled what he sees into works of art. Growing up during the Great Depression, he carved Native American figures out of peach pits. Today he creates scenic landscapes using only tiny strips of paper.
“I have all this breadth of experience,” he said. “I think it would be helpful to give back to the next generation and future generations, and give back to kids to show them all that could be done
Etwaroo took an untraditional educational path, having joined the military right out of high school. After he served in the Army, life and work took priority over school for many years, but he later realized the importance of education for personal and professional growth, which motivated him to return to school. He believes strongly in the power of education, and wants to be a role model for his six children and four
“He taught us all the love of music,” his son Johnny Banham said. “We all played piano. I was a stage carpenter for the Metropolitan Opera House, and he taught me everything about woodwork. He’s very, very, very good with his hands.”
While Johnny highlighted his father’s love for music, carpentry, and artwork, describing how he created wooden chess sets and beautiful mosaic art pieces, Banham’s daughter, Eva, recalled the family values her father instilled in them.
“He also taught us to be patient, kind, loving, and think of family,” she said.
Mount Sinai South Nassau’s chief financial and operating officer, John Pohlman, and President Dr. Adhi Sharma presented a certificate of appreciation to veteran John Banham at the hospital’s veterans celebration on Nov. 7.
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A. The contractors and the architect are correct. Your town went from what may have been a simpler process to a much more involved one. It isn’t unusual for them to require plans of the entire home when all you want to do is a bathroom.
The typical scenario starts with calling the architect, who stops by and looks at what you want to do. You discuss with them the possible locations for the tub or shower, the toilet and sink, and where pipes will need to run for code compliance and to logically drain properly. The roof must also be looked at, to avoid putting the vent stack too close to a valley in the roof or an upper window or wall.
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The plans used to be of the area where the bathroom was going, including the adjacent rooms and hallway access. At that point, the plans typically showed where smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are located, all for your safety. The architect will set up an agreement and time to measure, set up the plans over a time period based on their workload, and prepare the paperwork to submit.
An application fee is charged when the plans are filed and, once filed, they are assigned a reviewer and a number. At that point, depending on the reviewer’s concerns about the rest of the house, they may decide that more information is necessary. No matter what experience your architect has, they know there are an endless number of things that can be asked for. It has become common for reviewers to ask for entire house plans, when only the floor area where the bathroom is to be is necessary, above and below.
Often, the architect, anticipating what can be asked for, provides more than in the past, mainly to try to keep the process flowing and to get you to the point of a permit. The basic requirements in the drawings can sometimes be much more than was ever on any checklist, and can include direct quotes of code notes, for example. One examiner asked to have notes removed after another demanded to see them, so there is a perceived randomness to the process as well. Your architect can help you through this. Good luck!
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opinions Trump makes the comeback of all comebacks
Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory in the presidential contest marked the most astonishing comeback in American political history, and a dramatic realignment of political coalition forces.
Only one previous president, Grover Cleveland, in the 19th century, was re-elected after being defeated in a bid for a second consecutive term. And no president, of course, has been elected after being indicted in state and federal courts, found guilty of multiple felonies in one of those cases, and found liable in a number of civil cases. Bottom line: There has never been a president like Donald Trump.
He has beaten the odds at every juncture since making his famous descent down the Trump Tower escalator in 2015. He was thought to have no chance to make it through the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, never mind win the nomination. And once he was the
president-elect Donald Trump issued a number of warnings during his successful campaign to return to the White House. He talked about exacting retribution against anyone who opposed him or had the temerity to alert the public about his positions. But the most significant statement that should have been given a warning label was Trump’s pledge to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a significant role in the nation’s health agencies. He is now Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services. As a general rule, winning candidates have every right to reward supporters with cabinet position, but the possibility of giving RFK Jr. the authority to tell Americans what vaccines you can give your children or the medications you can give your elderly parents was not on the ballot this year. Respected scientists across the nation have been warning the public for years about the numerous conspira-
nominee, the main topic of debate was how large his landslide defeat would be.
Then, after his entirely unexpected election in 2016, he had to overcome a baseless but debilitating Russia collusion investigation and two impeachment trials. His refusal to accept his 2020 defeat, and his irresponsible delay in denouncing the Jan. 6 criminal riot at the U.S. Capitol, were thought by friend and foe to have ended his political career.
counties. The last Republican presidential nominee to do that was George H.W. Bush in 1988.
He was the first Republican to win the popular vote on L.I. since 1988.
Yet Trump re-emerged, a political Lazarus, and reclaimed by free and open balloting the highest office in the land and the most powerful position in the world. And it was a solid, overwhelming victory, considerably more impressive than his 2016 Electoral College win, in which he had razor-thin margins in key states, aided by votes siphoned from Hillary Clinton by third-party fringe candidates. In this year’s election he had solid vote margins in all of the battleground states, and was the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004.
Here on Long Island, Trump won the popular vote in Nassau and Suffolk
While I have had differences with the president-elect, I strongly supported his candidacy this year, just as I supported so much of his agenda when I was in Congress during his first term. Despite the almost constant swirl of controversy around him for those four years, his significant accomplishments included making the United States energy-independent, crushing ISIS and its Islamist caliphate, keeping us out of foreign wars, preventing aggression by Russia and China, expanding our economy, keeping inflation below 2 percent, making our southern border more secure than at any time in decades, and brokering the Abraham Accords with Israel and its Arab neighbors. The Biden-Harris record was the opposite in almost every regard, as reflected in its unfavorable ratings, mired in the high 50s.
Trump also tapped into the alienation felt by increasing numbers of Americans, who turned against progressive policies of open borders, cash-
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cy theories that RFK Jr. has spread that inflame public opinion. At the height of the coronavirus outbreak, then President Trump initiated Operation Warp Speed to make vaccines available for public use. At the same time, RFK Jr. was warning the public of the dangers of those vaccines.
T his promoter of conspiracies is the wrong choice for our health agencies.
An example of his antivaccine mistakes was the 2019 measles outbreak on the island of Samoa. In 2018, two children had died from a vaccine mixup, and RFK Jr. met with leading Samoan antivaxxers a few months before the outbreak, and they began to warn the public about the danger of taking any measles vaccinations. Following that meeting, the measles vaccination rate dropped from 60 percent to 31 percent.
Afraid to take the vaccine, island residents reported 83 deaths from measles, many of them young children. A year later, RFK Jr. labeled a leading Samoan anti-vaxxer a “medical freedom hero.” In spite of that outbreak, which he denied being involved in, he has subsequently traveled around the United States insisting that vaccines are causing a “holocaust.”
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less bail, anti-police bias, defunding the police, high inflation and increased gas and grocery prices. This caused traditional allies such as the Teamsters, hardhat construction unions and growing numbers of African-Americans and Hispanics to turn away from the Democratic leadership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump and I grew up in Queens at the same time. Though Sunnyside and Jamaica Estates were in very different social strata, Trump definitely has working-class attitudes, and speaks the language of neighborhood families and values. As he prepares for his second term as president, he is uniquely positioned to restructure American politics and society to focus on greater empowerment for people who work hard, strive to live in safe communities and have endless belief in America’s exceptionalism. They believe that it isn’t racist or biased to prevent illegal immigrants from crossing our borders or to stand with the police. They are and will be integral allies of the 47th president as he strives to make America even greater.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
in the past. He was the chair of Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy organization whose principal cause was its opposition to the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear-energy facility in Westchester County. Although he is an environmental attorney, he is not a scientist. During the battle to shut the plant down, he made numerous unsupported scientific claims about the facility, which were challenged frequently by its owners.
Because Kennedy has spread so many conspiracy theories, it is hard to pick his most outlandish claims. In 2006, in a Rolling Stone interview, he said he was “convinced that fraud during the 2004 presidential election allowed President George W. Bush to steal victory from Democrat John Kerry.” He asserted that Republicans had “mounted a massive, coordinated campaign to subvert the will of the people” and ensure Bush’s re-election. He claimed that “350,000 voters in Ohio were prevented from casting their ballots,” which turned out to be a glitch in the machines that was corrected.
Another of Kennedy’s conspiracy theories was his past insistence on the
innocence of his father’s murderer. On Dec. 8, 2021, Kennedy published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle that claimed that Sirhan Sirhan was innocent and should be released from prison. On subsequent occasions, Kennedy supported Sirhan’s release from prison despite the unanimous opposition from the Kennedy family, including his mother, Ethel.
To give you an idea of what could occur if RFK Jr. is confirmed as secretary of HHS, it’s important to understand the powers of that cabinet position. RFK Jr. would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
It should be noted that Kennedy has never held any government position, and his main claim to fame is that he is a member of a family that has been nothing less than a political dynasty. Hopefully, Congress will recognize the dangers of giving him such a major role in Washington.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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30. Created in 2010, this annual date is both a celebration and a promotion, dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally. There are few more significant dates on the calendar to show your support of local enterprises, because whether it’s the central shopping area of one of Long Island’s villages or the multitude of strip malls that dot the Nassau and Suffolk County landscapes, small businesses are the backbone of our communities.
They are more than just storefronts or online shops — they are deeply embedded in the fabric of our towns. They are owned and operated by neighbors, friends and families that have a vested interest in the well-being of their neighborhoods.
Yet despite the critical role they play in the local, regional and national economy, small businesses often struggle to compete against larger stores. As consumers, we must recognize their importance and actively support them to ensure not only their survival, but their success.
Small businesses are significant drivers of local economic activity, making up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses and accounting for nearly half of the country’s workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Despairing? Avoid the ‘cacophony’ of the internet.
To the Editor:
Re Herald columnists Scott M. Davis (“A call for tolerance amid the acrimony”) and Will Sheeline (“What comes next? How about our neglected unity?”) and letter writer Mireille Taub (“Not giving in to ‘our season of despair’”) in last week’s issue:
For Mr. Davis, the first task is “tamping down the divisive rhetoric.” Mr. Sheeline notes the need “to heal the nation’s wounds,” and Ms. Taub feels “abandoned,” in need of a “torch” to illuminate the path to civility. Those of us who agree must realize that an opposition exists who promote divisive rhetoric for fun and profit, and who benefit from our open wounds and prefer treating them with salt rather than salve.
Among things to avoid are the cacophony of X, the empty “just askin’” stylists. Forgo the entertainments of online shouters and shills, for
Approximately 50 percent of our country’s gross domestic product is created by small businesses.
When you shop at a local boutique or dine at an independently owned restaurant, more of your money stays in the community. Studies show that roughly 67 cents of every dollar spent at a small business remains in the local economy, and every dollar spent at a small business creates an additional 50 cents of local economic activity. This “local multiplier effect” supports other businesses, schools, public services and infrastructure, creating a virtuous cycle of economic growth.
Small businesses also bring diversity and innovation to the marketplace. Unlike big-box stores, which often rely on standardized products and services, small businesses can adapt quickly to the unique needs and preferences of community members. They can experiment with new ideas, foster creativity and offer personalized customer service that large chains simply cannot replicate. This adaptability not only benefits consumers but also encourages healthy competition, pushing more businesses to strive for excellence.
Small businesses enrich our lives by providing a sense of identity and authenticity. Walk down the main street of any village and you’ll find unique shops, eateries and services that reflect the culture, history and per-
sonality of the area. These businesses distinguish one community from another, creating vibrant destinations where people want to live, work and visit.
Shopping at a local store instead of a large retailer, ordering from a familyowned restaurant, and posting positive reviews online are small but meaningful ways to show support. Attending farmers markets, artisan fairs and community events also help small businesses. Voting for your favorite small business for a Herald Long Island Choice Award is another small gesture to acknowledge these shops; you can vote at LIChoiceAwards.com.
Local, state and federal government have and must continue to play a crucial role in fostering an environment in which small businesses can succeed. Small businesses need more tax incentives, affordable loan programs and streamlined regulations to alleviate the burdens their owners face, especially in light of high property taxes, inflation and competition from online retailers. We hope our elected officials embrace creative solutions to ensure that Long Island’s local stores can thrive.
Supporting your favorite small business doesn’t require a big effort — simple actions can have a profound impact. We urge you to shop at your local small businesses not only next Saturday, but every day of the year.
opinions Fentanyl is taking too many lives
the other day, i was browsing my linkedin feed and came across an illustration that caught my eye. There were three glass jars, all the same size, each containing a black ball. The first jar’s ball filled the jar. The second jar’s ball was smaller, and the third was tiny. A caption read, “People tend to believe that grief shrinks over time.”
Underneath was another set of jars, increasing from small to large. This time the balls were the same size, filling the first jar entirely, and as the jars grew larger, it was as if the jar was growing around the ball. The caption read, “What really happens is that we grow around our grief.”
Grief is universal. Some grieve when a favorite restaurant closes, while others mourn a pet or a relationship. But what about a parent grieving the loss of a child? As a father of two daughters, i can’t fathom losing one of them. The thought gives me a pit in my stomach. i can only imagine the pain becoming part of me, like an organ or an appendage. in theory, i agree with the illustra-
tion’s message. it offers context to the unfathomable. But what if your child were murdered? Would that change things? What if the murder were preventable? i hope to never find out. Unfortunately, it’s a reality for many families, especially because of fentanyl.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of fentanyl. Most likely, you know someone who has died from it or has been affected in some way. Kids are dying, and families are being torn apart. you might be mistaken if you think it’s not happening in your neighborhood.
iHere are some sobering facts from the cDc:
■ Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
■ in 2022, it caused more than 73,800 preventable deaths.
n my years of recovery work, I’ve attended too many wakes and funerals.
Many associate overdoses with rock stars or homeless junkies, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. your child doesn’t need to be a drug addict to die from fentanyl poisoning — it’s everywhere. complacency is fentanyl’s greatest ally. it’s being found in drugs like marijuana. Unless drugs are prescribed by a doctor or come from a reputable dispensary, you’re playing Russian roulette.
consider that scene in “The Deer Hunter”: your child is christopher Walken, the gun he’s holding to his head is the party your child is attending, and the lone bullet is that Xanax laced with fentanyl that they’re trying for the first time.
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their game is rant, not repair. Realize there is now an economic sector of agitprop “influencers” whose income stream derives from clicks, experienced in the provocation of internet duels, ad hominem insult and scaremongering. To respond is to feed the opposition.
One example of the opposition’s subtle damage is the new version of “Snow White,” with multi-racial dwarves. The ever-ready right-wing trolls howled over this blasphemy. One of them, Benny Johnson, declared that it signified “a nation in decline.” Johnson gets clicks, and hopes that his “owning the libs” provokes many more.
Don’t fall for it. Rather, discover and share more sober, solution- oriented sources of information, for that is the only “torch” available. Help carry it by supporting organizations that seek the path of unity, provide the bandages and shun divisive rhetoric. A place to start: Make sure that all Americans can continue to share the simple childhood fantasy of “Snow White” and its dwarves, without the trolls.
BRiAn Kelly Rockville Centre
Voting is easy in New York, but elsewhere?
To the editor:
i thought i lived in a democracy, where every voice is heard. When voting in n ew york state, no i D is required when you show up at the polls. i f for some reason you are asked for proof of residency — maybe you registered to vote and left out the number on your driver’s license — all you need to do is come back with a gas or electric bill with your name and address.
Quite a few states, however, require a photo iD when you vote. The most common way to comply would be with your driver’s license. Unfortunately, people with limited incomes may not have a car or be able to afford another form of photo i D. you also may need proof of your birth date with a birth certificate. if you’ve lost or misplaced yours, you need to pay for a legal copy.
All of these hurdles can be used to suppress voting in regions where the governing party would rather not have you vote. We should all be able to fulfill our democratic responsibility, and not have to jump through hoops to do it.
JAy BlAcKMAn East Meadow
■ Accidental overdose is now the second-leading cause of death among young people.
in Texas, law enforcement has seized over 505 million lethal doses of fentanyl. That’s enough to kill every person in the U.S. it’s simple math: Fentanyl = death.
in my profession, i facilitate free narcan training. narcan reverses opioid overdoses. it saves lives.
People often ask, “Why would a drug dealer want to kill their clients?” The answer is simple: fentanyl is cheap and highly addictive. That translates to higher profits and return customers: high risk but high reward.
in my almost 15 years of recovery, i’ve attended too many wakes and funerals for kids and adults. There’s an expression in recovery: Sometimes you have to step over the bodies. That should be reserved for battlefields, yet we live on a battlefield where fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction.
i serve on a community Prevention
coalition working to educate our kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. it includes school administrators, social workers, police officers, local merchants, and parents who have lost loved ones to fentanyl. We focus on combating the spread of this deadly drug through our communities.
Grief shouldn’t be part of a parent’s job description, yet it often is. While it’s impossible to avoid all grief, we can reduce the chances of preventable loss. We must act to effect change. you don’t have to be a crusader, but sitting on our hands isn’t an option. We can spread awareness to prevent more fentanyl poisonings.
A mentor once told me, “if you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem.” Here’s the call to action: Join your local community coalition. Get trained to administer narcan. Talk to your kids about substance dangers. Write to local officials about their plans for the opioid crisis, and consult professionals about prevention strategies. Pick one action, and you’ll be part of the solution. A community that works together always wins.
Jason Mayo is a certified recovery peer advocate at a nonprofit community recovery and outreach center on Long Island. He is a contributing writer for The Sober Curator, has written for the Forbes Business Council and is the author of the children’s books “Do Witches Make Fishes?” and “The Boy and the Billy Goat.”
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LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival in Eisenhower Park — East Meadow
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