Joseph D’Alessandro /Herald
The Uniondale girls’ wrestling team was founded at the start of the school year and was met with extraordinary enthusiasm, drawing 28 athletes, 10 of whom won titles in the first girls’ county championship on Feb. 2.
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Uniondale High School’s new girls’ wrestling team took first place at the state qualifying meet last Sunday. Ten of the school’s top-ranking athletes will compete for state championships on Feb. 27 in Albany.
This school year, Long Island’s Section VIII created a new girls’ wrestling league, with its own championship, for the right to go to the state competition. It opens up new opportunities for female athletes in Uniondale to pursue college scholarships.
The season started in November and will end this month, paralleling other winter sports such as fencing and basketball.
“We have two number one seeds in the
county, a third seed and a couple of second seeds,” Coach Tim Godoy said.
Uniondale has 10 all-county wrestlers who are among the top three seeds in their weight classes. Four UHS juniors — Giselle Espinoza, Brianna Marquez, Hayley West and Keishara Tulloch — are among them. Espinoza, who will serve as an alternate in the state competition, said she enjoys competing in a one-on-one sport. “I like the competitiveness,” she said. “If you want to be the best, you don’t have to rely on others, you just have to work hard yourself. You need to put in the work, time and effort for it.”
Marquez has qualified for the state competition. “One of my favorite things about
By REi WOLfSOHN
Correspondent
Uniondale students in third through eighth grades competed in a districtwide spelling bee on Jan. 30.
Scripps provides the words for the competition, and the winners from each school will move on to the regional competition. A total of 21 students competed from the district’s five elementary schools and two middle schools.
Students, parents and teachers alike were relieved when it was over. “I think everybody feels relieved,” said Michele Lee, who served as the pronouncer. “But it’s like any competition. There’s a lot of emotions. We all want the kids to win, and there can only be one winner. That’s the tough thing about a sumzero sport. We try to teach the kids, ‘You try your best. You try to be proud of yourself. We’re all proud of you.’”
The bee was judged by Reading Department teachers Koula Sigler, of Grand Avenue School, Debbie Karapolous, of Smith Street Elementary School, and Nancy Luca, of Walnut Street Elementary.
Jennifer Kate Prawl, of Smith Street, was the winner, followed by two second-place
spellers, Jameer Henry, of Walnut Street, and Sage Winfield, of Turtle Hook Elementary.
“She reads everything possible,” said Jennifer Kate’s father, Matthew Prawl. “We do the best we can to feed her habit, which is why she makes us regular visitors to the library. We have to make sure that she has as many books as we can keep on hand.”
Jennifer Kate’s mother, Rita Greshan, agreed. “Barnes & Noble takes a lot of our money,” Greshan said gleefully.
Prawl and Greshan helped Jennifer Kate study the 4,500 words on the Scripps list, rather than the Scripps-based district list provided by the teachers. Along with her natural talents and habits, that enabled her to win.
“So this list here — not all of the words were in their packet,” Lee said. “So many of the words that they heard might not have been something that they could even prepare for. So it’s really just that innate ability to spell.”
But Jennifer Kate was prepared. Still, both she and Lee believe it’s just something about Jennifer Kate that makes her good at spelling.
“I basically think that it’s, I
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By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Community leaders and experts from across Nassau County gathered to talk to the public about what might hurt their finances this year at a panel in Hempstead’s Kennedy Park on Jan. 30.
The federal government is considering 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and a 10 percent tariff on China — three of the United State’s largest trading partners.
“Our goals are to hold our representatives accountable to make sure that they’re working on our behalf, whether it’s protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, SNAP benefits, or making sure that the wealthy are paying their fair share,” said Dylan Wheeler, regional organizing director for Empire State Voices.
ESV is a nonprofit that challenges New York’s elected officials to address the cost of living crisis and other problems affecting working families. To do that, the nonprofit brings local community groups together to create one larger movement for panels to address the public directly.
Panelist Joe Sackman, executive director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition’s Massapequa chapter, stated that tariffs would greatly increase the cost of living for the average resident of Nassau County.
“These tariffs are not helping us,”
Panelists
to talk about tax cuts, federal grants and tariffs — what they are, why they matter, and how community members can act to benefit their communities.
Sackman said. “They’re playing games with our lives, and the lives of our friends in Mexico and Canada.”
A tariff is a tax placed on imported goods, which would make many goods more expensive for consumers.
Several other white house policies — tax cuts for the highest income earners, X Y and Z — run the risk of adding to the financial burden placed on the average American.
Dr. Matthew Record, Professor of His tory and Political Science at Molloy Uni versity, took issue with proposals to cut taxes for the “ultra-wealthy” — widening the income inequality gap even further.
“When you have money, it’s easier to make money,” Record said. “It’s way, way easier to make tons of money than it was 50 years ago, and as a result, income
inequality goes through the roof.”
Taxing the highest income earners lightens the burden on middle and low income Americans who have less money to spare, Record said. 80 years ago the New Deal used this plan to help the United States recover from the Great Depression, he explained. Meanwhile, the president’s new tax plan would place a greater burden on lower income Americans
The president’s suggested cancella tion of federal grants would threaten researchers, educators and charity pro
Mimi Pierre Johnson, president and founder of the Elmont Cultural Center,
“We never have enough money to do the work that we do anyway,” she said.
“Most folks don’t know how their lives are easier because of the government, because of the funding that organizations like ours receive to do what we’re supposed to do in communities.”
“Imagine if that funding goes away, that’s millions of dollars that organizations won’t have help in the communities that need it the most,” she added. “I’m thinking about housing, I’m thinking about those folks that need food.”
The panelists encouraged members of the public to reach out to their local elected representatives to speak out against policies increasing their cost of living.
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By REINE BETHANY Special to the Herald
With humor and assurance, Javier Guzman, senior organizer with Make the Road New York (Se Hace Camino NY), led a workshop on immigrant rights at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School in Hempstead on Monday.
Make the Road New York’s website, which appears in Spanish and English, declares, “Make the Road New York builds the power of immigrant and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice.”
Monday’s workshop was conducted in Spanish. About 125 adults attended.
The purpose of the workshop was aprendizaje, that is, training for persons to know their rights if approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. These rights apply whether people are approached in their homes, their cars, their places of employment, or in public locations.
ICE is also called La Migra in Spanish-speaking communities.
The workshop material was developed and vetted by the Make the Way’s legal team, but, Guzman explained, an immigration lawyer should handle individual immigration cases.
Guzman reminded his listeners that acting in unity was vital, and that the workshop attendees should impart the knowledge they gained to others in the community.
“Si nosotros no nos contamos,” he said, “no podemos hacer nada” — that is, “If we don’t rely on ourselves, we can’t do anything.”
As the workshop proceeded, Guzman combined speaking with informational slides projected onto a smartboard.
“ICE no puede deportar a todo el mundo,” Guzman said — ICE can’t deport everyone — because ICE does not have the resources to deport every undocumented person in the United States.
But certain undocumented persons are prioritized by ICE agents: those who already have a deportation order, and those with an arrest record, especially if the arrest was recent, if the person has undergone multiple arrests, or if the arrest was for serious crimes such as domestic violence, driving under the influence of a substance, and so on.
hood Arrivals, Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement and Temporary Protected Status.
The most critical section of the workshop detailed the actions to be taken if ICE agents or police try to enter or search a home, business, place of worship, or private vehicle, or if they approach someone on the street.
I f we don’t rely on ourselves, we can’t do anything.
JAvIER GuzmAN senior organizer, Make the Road NY
ICE agents can detain persons who violate the terms of their visas, or who come to an ICE location such as the ninth floor of 26 Federal Plaza in New York City to attend an appointment.
Guzman reviewed several types of immigration status that protect against immediate deportment, including Deferred Action for Child -
ICE agents are trained to use ruses such as saying, “We are police,” which they are not, or “We are looking for a fugitive.”
“ICE miente (pero Usted no puede mentir,” said one of the slides — that is, “ICE tells lies, but you [the person being approached] cannot lie.”
The primary advice was not to open the door, nor say anything beyond your name, nor surrender any documentation such as a passport.
Every individual has the right to demand the questioner’s identification, and if told there is a search warrant, the person can demand to see it. Guzman, assisted by Marta Romero, a case manager at the middle school, distributed copies of a search warrant.
“The number on the warrant has to begin with A,” Guzman explained,
“and must be signed by a judge or magistrate.”
No person is obligated to open the door of his or her home, or to allow ICE or police inside. A search warrant must be slipped under the door. If the name on the warrant is an inhabitant of the home, the inhabitant, remaining unseen, can fill out the form on the back of the warrant and slip it back under the door.
Business owners do not have to allow ICE or police into the nonpublic areas of their establishments, like the kitchen of a restaurant or an interior office, unless the agents can present a legitimate search warrant. The same applies to a private vehicle, which is an extension of private property.
Out on the street, any person stopped by an ICE agent can demand to see the agent’s identification, ask why they are being stopped, and remain silent beyond stating their name. They can also ask whether they are being charged with a crime; if not, they cannot be detained.
Three more important points were if approached, a person should never run; every immigrant should keep their documentation with them; and every immigrant should establish a plan of contact, not only with an immigration lawyer, but also with trusted persons such as family or friends.
Monday’s workshop wrapped up with a short question-and-answer period. A similar workshop delivered in Haitian Creole will take place at ABGS Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m.
Do uNDocumENTED ImmIGRANT s lIvE IN HEmpsTEAD vIll AGE?
Though immigrant advocacy groups estimate that the number of undocumented persons on Long Island exceeds 100,000, no one can tell how many might be in a specific community.
According to the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census, 50.1 percent of Hempstead village inhabitants identified as Hispanic or Latino, and the village’s foreign-born population was 37.6 percent.
These numbers represented documented persons, that is, people who filled out the census form. It is not known whether undocumented persons live in the village.
Persons who want information about immigrant rights can visit MakeTheRoadNY.org. They may also contact the Central American Refugee Center at 250 Fulton Ave., #200, in Hempstead, (516) 489-8330. — Reine Bethany
girls’ wrestling is how good the environment is, and how every success you get is what you work for,” she said. “By having the support of my coach, I become a better wrestler every time we’re practicing.”
“She had a couple hard fought wins last week, and she took out a third in Suffolk, which is tremendous,” Godoy said of Marquez.
West sees every match as an opportunity to grow. “For me, it’s really fun,” she said. “I like going against people, I like winning, and I like learning from my experiences and my mistakes.”
just the wins and losses, but the camaraderie.”
“They’re the best,” Peter Cardone, Uniondale High’s athletic director, said. “They learn so quickly. They have great attitudes, great grades, and on top of that, they’re extremely successful.”
T heir potential is unmatched, and they’re capable of catching anybody.
Tim Godoy Uniondale High School girls’ wrestling coach
Tulloch, who won a county title, is seeded fourth in the state. “I’ve been working hard this past week, working on certain techniques that I need to help me win counties and to make it to states and potentially even win states,” she said. “If you put in enough work, if you want it hard enough, you can be first and you can win, too.”
“She’s gotten better each and every week,” Godoy said of Tulloch.
In the half-season that the team has been together, Godoy has seen an extraordinary amount of development in his young athletes. “To say that they’ve accomplished a lot in a short period of time is an understatement,” he said. “Their potential is unmatched, and they’re capable of catching anybody.”
Many of the wrestlers were originally members of the girls’ soccer team, also coached by Godoy. They brought with them good sportsmanship and a desire to succeed.
“Everything they’ve done is super high level,” he said. “The commitment level has been great, attendance to practice, and they’re all very interested in doing off-season to get better for next year.”
A total of 28 girls joined the team, making it the largest one in Nassau County.
“They’re all just really good people.” Godoy said. “They look out for each other, they cheer for each other. It’s not
The success of the new team is one of many signs of the post-Covid bounceback for extracurricular programs in Nassau County.
“It’s done wonders for our girls,” Cardone said, “everything from getting them in the best shape of their life, and also having that team camaraderie amongst each other.
“It’s all about creating the best of life for the kids,” he added. “We want to create another outlet for them to be successful on and off the mat.”
When the team was founded, the district gave them new uniforms and equipment. “Seeing them go from where they were in November to now, it’s like a totally different vibe in the building with them,” Cardone said. “They’re smiling — they’re proud to wear their gear.”
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Baldwin Senior Basketball
AFTER HELPING LEAD the Bruins to a historic 2023-24 season highlighted by a fourth straight Nassau Class AAA title, Timberlake joined a very short list of 1,000-career point scorers in program history. On Jan. 17, he reached the milestone previously achieved only by his head coach Darius Burton, a 1993 Baldwin graduate. Timberlake is well on his way to a second All-County selection, averaging a team-high 24 points per game.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Boys Basketball: Baldwin at G.N. North 5 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Carey at Roosevelt 5
Boys Basketball: Elmont at Hewlett 5
Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lawrence at West Hempstead 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: South Side at Manhasset 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Mepham at New Hyde Park 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Jericho at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Mepham 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
Girls Basketball: V.S. South at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Clarke at Mineola 6:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Seaford at Malverne 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Floral Park at Wantagh 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Wrestling: Nassau County Division 1 qualifier tournaments at Farmingdale, Long Beach, Oceanside, Jericho, Massapequa and Kennedy 9 a.m.
Gymnastics: Coaches Invitational at North Shore 10 a.m.
Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Hicksville 12 p.m.
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By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com
After a challenging regular season, Tim Godoy still has his head and hopes up for Uniondale wrestling team. It’s true that Bethpage granted it a firstround exit in the Nassau dual meet playoffs a few weeks ago, but that doesn’t mean all is lost.
“I think our season was up and down, a couple of good wins, a couple of bad losses,” he said. “We’re just using it as a learning experience; the more matches these young guys get, the better they’re going to be.”
Now that the trainers don’t preach “team” so much anymore and it’s about what guys can leave on the mat individually for their personal postseasons, the workload has adjusted for everyone involved.
“I think we have a couple of individuals that can do well in the county tournament,” Godoy said. “We’re looking to make a nice postseason push and get a bunch of guys into the county tournament. I think we have a number of guys that can place in the top four and advance.
“This is the one opportunity [the wrestlers] have to be a little bit selfish. They can focus on the things they need individually, a lot of the guys have asked for specific workouts to do for specific move combinations, so we’re trying to tailor our practices to the individuals we think can have an opportunity to be all-county,” he added.
The Knights have a pair of 108-pounders in Joshua Pierre-Paul and Brayan Bautista who stand out to Godoy as a talented set of wrestlers, with both teammates constantly pushing each other to their limits; Godoy personally expects grapplers to make noise at the county qualifier and beyond.
There’s also freshman Jesus Castillo at 131 who’s making waves; Godoy detailed him as hard worker who’s been consistently improving every week during the regular season.
Heavyweight senior Jaden LewisWhite is someone that Godoy has his
eye on to make an impact in the upcoming individual competitions. “He’s gotten better each and every week, and I think he has the chance to be in the top three in the county,” Godoy said.
Uniondale took three of four matches at its host dual tournament Jan. 18, knocking off Grand Street Campus, Port Jervis and Benjamin Cardozo. LewisWhite, Renauly Mercy, Chris Canas and Tajae Tamar all came up huge in a 40-36 win over Port Jervis.
For the most part, Godoy acknowledged how young his team is, and how that’s currently a hurdle, but is some -
thing that’s going to help the Knights down the line. “I think we can start paving the road for future wrestlers coming through here at Uniondale,” Godoy said.
Overall, the mood hasn’t changed that much.
“They’re excited. It’s a challenge, we say we want to meet every challenge head on and I think these guys have the ability to do that,” Godoy said.
The test comes this Saturday at the county qualifier. Once that hurdle is jumped over, it’s up to the Knights to leapfrog through the county championship, February 15-16 at Hofstra.
By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com
With Uniondale girls’ basketball not operating at full strength, head coach Nolan Dunkley thinks the Knights are doing the best they can, and are due for a positive change soon.
The team was recently dealt a loss at the hands of conference frontrunner Syosset last Friday, 62-32.
“Their ball movement, they got a well-oiled machine over there in Syosset,” Dunkley credited. “[My team] knows that they can play better with people being there, because it’s gonna be fatigue, conditioning and people playing out of position, so it’s going to be a myriad of why we’re in that situation.”
People playing in positions they’re not used to is probably the toughest challenge the Knights (and coaching staff) have had to deal with.
“The only thing I can see is if everything does come back and align, people are going to find appreciation for other people’s positions because they’ve had to play them and they might know what
they need,” Dunkley said. “We had our four go in to play point guard, who’s never played point guard ever.”
The forward-turned-guard is junior Kayla Reid, and she’s certainly not the only player to have had to switch around.
“I’ve had my five, because I ended up switching all of my bigs to bring the ball up because they were just tall to break the press they put us in,” Dunkley said. “So I had Shy’Ann [Talmadge] at the front of our press to break it.”
A handful of his players were out of the lineup for a few days at a time, between injuries and an All-County music festival. Most of them are trickling back, and Dunkley has a renewed sense of hope.
Uniondale (4-6 overall) just welcomed back last season’s leading scorer, junior Zahara Saintyl, from an injury.
There’s that, and the fact that the team is at an even 3-3 in conference after a tougher non-conference schedule that Dunkley drafted up to prep the team.
“I did build up a strong non-league schedule to get us where we should be
because we have the pieces to be a championship team, or make a deep run in the playoffs,” he said. “With all these hiccups we’re going through, we’re still at .500 in conference to be on the bright side. Now if we get everybody back and back into their roles and get that time to gel which we have from Regents Week where we have no games, this is the perfect time to get back healthy, go over offenses and plays, get everybody acclimated.”
There’s a lot of moving parts, but Dunkley is excited to see it through. There’s Freeport transfer, Soniya Coleman, who was thrown into the deep end without a life jacket, and found a way to contribute in her first game against Oceanside (39-37 win Jan. 14) with two steals and two assists. Talmadge had 19 points and 12 rebounds in that victory.
The Knights host Hicksville this Saturday for a noon tipoff in the regularseason finale.
Junior Kayla Reid stepped up and moved from forward to guard to help the Knights in press-break situations.
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By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Laura Gillen celebrated joining the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represents New York’s 4th Congressional District, at a ceremonial swearing-in at the Elmont Public Library on Jan. 25.
Nearly 400 people gathered in the library’s theater to honor Gillen, who was officially sworn into office in Washington on Jan. 3. Former Rep. Steve Israel did the ceremonial honors, with the help of Gillen’s husband, Chris Gillen.
In 2024, Gillen announced she would run against Republican incumbent Anthony D’Esposito, whom she had challenged in 2022, losing narrowly. But voters chose Gillen by a margin of about 2 percentage points in last November’s election.
Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow also attended the library ceremony.
“As you are taking your oath, we could not be prouder of you,” Solages told Gillen. “This moment is really a testimony to your hard work, your dedication and the trust that you have earned from so many of us. Your vision in this district gives us hope and gives us confidence. And we know that the integrity, compassion and determination you have will resonate here, in D.C. and all over.”
Meeks recalled the uncertainty of the October election, particularly in the 4th C.D. But, he said, the Democratic caucus chose Gillen to run because of her character, her ability to connect with the community and her care for all citizens.
“You can’t be a leader if you’re not willing to serve,” Meeks said. “And we
the awesome opportunity to serve the people of this district, and gratitude to all those that made this possible.”
She thanked the elected officials who supported her campaign, expressed enthusiasm about working with them and thanked her family, who she said sacrificed so much in the months leading up to the election to help her campaign.
From 2018 to 2019, Gillen was the first Democrat to serve as Town of Hempstead supervisor in 112 years, which she attributed to her dedication to compromise and bipartisanship.
“Working across the aisle was a necessity,” she said. “It wasn’t always easy. But with a carrot and a stick, we made it possible.”
saw in Laura one that served and one that listened. She’s coming and talking to all sides, and she’s looking for ways to bring people together to better the entire United States of America.”
“So, I made it to Capitol Hill,” Gillen laughed when it was her turn to speak, to loud applause. “I have gratitude for
Among her successes during her time as supervisor, she continued, was the leadership she demonstrated in bringing down taxes, upgrading infrastructure, serving communities that had been ignored, challenging polluters and bringing vital ethical reforms to the town to ensure that public servants were accountable to the people they serve.
“Now, as your congresswoman, those lessons will continue to guide me,” she said. “I’ll always put Long Island and our nation first, and work to do what’s best for all the people in our community. It is the honor of my lifetime to be your congresswoman.”
By RENEE DELORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
The Uniondale Public Library joined the 2025 Nassau Library Quest, which began last month and runs through March 3. Participants who visit 10 libraries in the county will earn a prize.
“It’s a great activity for people to participate in — it’s a free thing to do,” said Amanda Borgia, head of teen services for the Uniondale Library. “It gives our patrons a chance to visit other libraries, and also for other library’s patrons to come to our library and see what we have to offer.”
In this campaign, patrons of all ages are invited to visit any 10 of the county’s almost 60 participating public libraries to complete the quest. In each library, Quest Cat — the event’s stuffed animal mascot — has been hidden somewhere and must be found to receive a sticker.
If a participant collects 10 stickers, they earn a prize — a choice of an exclusive Nassau Library Quest magnet or a vinyl sticker. They will also be entered into the grand prize raffle for a reward that has yet to be revealed.
The Nassau Library Quest allows library staff an opportunity to see each other’s facilities and exchange ideas to develop their own programs, said Borgia.
“I like to go because I like to check out their teen areas to see what I can steal to bring to my teen room,” she joked. “It’s also really fun to try to find
the Quest Cat!”
The program, which is sponsored by the Nassau Library System, is normally exclusively held during the summer. However, this year, they are hosting a winter session. For this session, as an interactive elelittle stuffed cat hidden in each library they visit in order to complete the quest.
To learn more about other participating locations, visit Quest.NassauLibrary.org or visit @2friendstouringlibrary on Instagram.
- Additional reporting by Joseph D’Alessandro
The Uniondale Community Soccer Club hosted their medal awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements on the young players in the EDP and UPSL leagues.
Almost 50 people attended the “joyous and celebratory” event at the John J. Byrne Community Center, according to David Greaves, the [what]. Players were presented with certificates, and the team was awarded with a trophy for
their hard work and success.
“The players were reminded that the celebration was the result of hard work, teamwork and the incredible spirit of the game,” Byrne said in a statement to the Herald, “and that they were bring recognized not just for their talent but for dedication, effort and growth both on and off the field.”
The soccer club is run by president Carlos Meija, and he, along with parents and volunteers, coordinated the Jan. 23 ceremony. The team was also presented with equipment, Greaves said, including soccer balls and cleats, from the Byrne Center. Refreshments were also served for families to enjoy.
The soccer program, which has boys’ teams and girls’ teams, involves kids from elementary to high school. It serves as a platform for colleges and universities to scout talented high school soccer players for scholarship opportunities, and it also aims to foster leadership and mentoring skills among the players. It is run out of he Byrne Center.
— Kelsie Radziski
By ALVA DELA PENA
A typical freshman attending classes at Hempstead High School must wake early on a Monday for a 7:40 a.m. start, potentially skipping breakfast at home in favor of a more convenient solution: breakfast at school. The menu for the morning?
Cereal, cinnamon rolls, juice and a fruit, which students are required to take at least one of, according to district menus found online.
Depending on their schedules, students might eat lunch as early as 10 a.m., less than two hours into their six-hour day. On the lunch menu are chicken nuggets, hamburgers, nachos and at least one fruit that students must take.
Whether or not they eat the food is a different story.
The Hempstead district does offer a variety of meals. Students might choose a yogurt at breakfast or a Boar’s Head turkey sandwich at lunch just as easily as they might select pizza, macaroni and cheese or tater tots. It is possible for students to make healthy choices at each school-sponsored meal.
Yet, NYU Langone Health’s 2021-22 Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment of Hempstead found that a little over a quarter of children within the village are obese, meaning they have a body mass index of greater than 30.
A normal BMI ranges from 18.5 to 25. Overweight is 25 to 30. Obese falls into three categories: Class I, 30 to 35; Class II, 35 to 40; and Class III, above 40.
Hempstead schools
As part of a federal program, the Hempstead school district offers free breakfast and lunch to every student,
regardless of
family income.
2016 and is now associate director of NYGEAR UP as Nassau Community College, said he preferred to bring his own lunches while in high school.
MNYU Langone found that 25 percent of Hempstead elementary students and 31 percent of middle and high school students were obese as of 2022. That compared with 16 percent of elementary students and 15 percent of middle and high school students countywide.
“Malnutrition often means inadequate nutrition, but it could also mean overeating,” said Jason Levee, a registered dietitian and founder of the nutrition counseling service Whole Family Health. “If school lunches are giving really large portions of processed foods or foods that are higher in calories, sugar and fat content, and kids are eating a lot of these day after day after day, they could simply be eating too many calories but not getting the diversity of micronutrients [vitamins and minerals] that they also need.”
y classmates who would eat [the school lunch]. Some would say it wasn’t enough to carry them throughout the entire day.
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Young people “need complex carbohydrates to give them energy throughout the course of the day,” Levee continued. “They need foods that have protein to help with growth and concentration. And they need healthy fats which really help with brain function and sustained energy throughout the course of the day.”
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“My classmates who would eat [the school lunch]. Some would say it wasn’t enough to carry them throughout the entire day,” Ekong said. “With the block scheduling, you would be in class for over an hour.”
Ekong said some of his classmates had their lunch block scheduled as early as 10 a.m., forcing them to go as many as four hours without a meal or a break for a snack thereafter, or as late as 1 p.m., again forcing them to go four hours without food.
The Hempstead district works with Aramark, a third-party food management company to create the menu, which is overseen by the district’s food service manager, Lee Micelli. Part of his job is to ensure that the menu adheres to state nutritional standards. Those requirements include how many green leafy vegetables or red vegetables are available on the menu, for example.
“We make sure the menu reflects” state standards, Micelli said.
Amy Goldsmith, a registered dietitian with 25 years of experience in her field, said, “Many people do not understand the responsibility that comes with planning school lunches. There are specific
guidelines of specific servings and types of food that are necessary and required by the state, a budget comes into play, and many schools know that breakfast and lunch may be the only meals of the day.
“This is why I think parents need to be involved,” Goldsmith said, “so they know what is being served and can talk to their kids about their choices in an appropriate way.”
Levee examined the Hempstead district’s middle and high school breakfast and lunch menus and commented that the breakfast lacked protein and micronutrients. “It jumps out to me right away that daily offerings are broadly high-carbohydrate, relatively low-fiber options,” he said. “There aren’t enough satisfying nutrients in these meals to fuel kids’ performance in the classroom throughout the morning.”
As for the lunch menu, he said that while the schools offered a better selection for protein and that inclusion of a vegetable or fruit was commendable, the menu also lacked a diverse range of micronutrients. “The meals also strike me as high-fat and high-calorie compared to their overall nutrient content,” he said.
Goldsmith said that although she finds problems with offering fruit juice instead of encouraging whole fruit and milk and water, she did appreciate the menus providing a range of foods. “It’s also important to offer food that children like so they will, in fact, eat the food and use it for fuel for the day. I think it’s outstanding that daily they offer a chef salad, hamburger, chicken salad and wraps. This can easily be paired with
fruit and milk and provide a nutrientdense meal.”
She also said parents have a role in expanding their children’s palate to encourage healthier eating habits. “It’s important for parents to focus on offering different foods at home and model a variety of foods to expand the palate and assist their child in choosing food that will provide them with their individual needs,” she said.
“School lunches can contribute to [obesity], but a lot of it is funding,” Levee said. “It’s not a level playing field everywhere, unfortunately.”
Public school funding is derived from property taxes and state aid. Lowerincome districts tend to receive larger shares of state aid, though not always enough to fulfill a school system’s needs. Hempstead village has a poverty rate of 16 percent compared to Nassau County’s rate of 5.6 percent.
As of 2024, the Hempstead district was the recipient of the National School Lunch Program known as the Community Eligibility Provision, meaning that all students, regardless of income, receive free school meals.
Micelli said district officials would like to do more to offer a greater number and variety of healthy meals, but that would require greater financial resources. “Of course if we had more funding, we’d be able to do more, but as of right now we’re in a good spot,” Micelli
“Bottom line, I would rather a kid eat 100% processed food than not eat at all,” Levee said. School meals do “help address some of the food insecurity that exists.”
By Karen Bloom
It’s the biggest sports day of the year. The big game — on Feb. 9 — is great opportunity for casual winter entertaining.
Thrilling plays, must-see commercials and your pals are all quintessential elements of the perfect game-day get-together. Of course that game on the big screen is the main focus, but plenty of action takes place around the table — keeping everyone well fed is a sport in itself.
While crowd-pleasing Buffalo flavor-inspired foods and football always seem to go together, think beyond those traditional flavors for a new twist on your Super Bowl cuisine.
A tasty dip is always a winner. Try this flavorful, creamy variation — in addition to the guacamole.
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped Heat oven to 375 F.
In microwave-safe medium bowl, add cream cheese and dressing. Microwave on high 30 seconds, or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to combine. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to baking dish that holds at least 6 cups. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. The internal temperature should be 165 F.
Serve with crackers, bread or veggie sticks.
Note: If you like it spicy, substitute a chipotle ranch
dressing and add diced pickled jalapenos. To make ahead, prepare unbaked dip up to 3 days ahead; store covered and refrigerated. Bake prior to serving.
Instead of the pizza delivery, get creative with “garlic bread” version.
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• 3/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup mini pepperoni
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Transfer mixture to a 9”-x13” baking dish then spread pizza sauce on top. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and pepperoni.
Halve biscuits and roll into balls, then place on top of dip.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and parsley. Brush on biscuits and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melty, about 45 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and bake until biscuits are cooked
through, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Step up your chili with a barbecue twist.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 26-28 ounces crushed or chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
Chili fixin’s: shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, fresh tomato, corn chips, and salsa are all great additions.
Over medium heat, saute onion and carrots in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and spices and saute another minute. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the corn, beans, and barbecie sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more chili powder and cumin to spice up if necessary.
Simmer another 5 minutes or until ready to eat.
Serve with your favorite chili add-ons.
With his signature laid-back style, as showcased in his Netflix special “Sweet & Juicy” produced and directed by Ali Wong, comedianactor-writer Sheng Wang brings his hilarious standup to the Paramount stage. Wang is now truly coming into his own. Two decades of performing has taken him from doing stand-up for touristy audiences in New York to a successful Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy,” produced and directed by Ali Wong. He mines comedy from the mundane, everyday parts of life — from the meditative ritual that is shopping at Costco to how to get maximum value from health insurance. Because he’s from Texas, Wang also speaks with a slight Southern drawl, giving a relaxed quality to his delivery. Among his other credits, Wang was a featured standup on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and wrote for ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.” Wang now resides in L.A. and in his time explores botanical gardens and new ways to snack.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
R&B superstars Boyz II Men are always in the groove. They arrive at Tilles Center with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Given the monumental success of their albums and the timeless quality of their vocals, it’s easy to see why they remain one of the most popular R&B groups of all time. Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across generations. Their four Grammys are just the tip of the iceberg. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. And the reason is abundantly clear. For the past three-plus decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. And for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Friends of the Brothers returns to the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.
Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musicians closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth.
Long Island Choral Society, under the Direction of Michael C. Haigler, holds auditions for new members for the final concert of their 96th Season. Auditions are by appointment only and will be held Monday, continuing Feb. 10, at Garden City Community Church. The Berlioz Requiem is a piece known for its power and beauty that offers a rare musical performance opportunity while bringing the Choral Society’s 2425 concert season to an exciting close.
If you love to sing consider auditioning to be part of this treasured Long Island tradition. Those interested can schedule an audition by calling (516) 652-6878 or via e-mail at audition.info@ lics.org. 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City.
The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit ssaudubon.org.
Friends’ perform songs from every stage of Allman Brothers career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Rock on! $38, $33. Landmark on
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program continues, Saturday, Feb. 8, noon-3 p.m. Kids and their adult partners talk about and make art together. While there, enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit nassaumuseum.org to register or call (516) 484-9337.
See the Long Island Nets play the Windy City Bulls, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m., at Nassau Coliseum. Tickets start at $39.70. For more information, call (516) 654-8203 or visit longisland.gleague.nba.com. 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale.
Obtain information on prescription safety and how to reduce the cost of medication, with Senior Services of North America, at Uniondale Library, Friday, Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more information or to register, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.
just know a lot of things,” Jennifer Kate said. “I think it’s basically just my smartness that makes me good at spelling.”
Lee sees it a little differently. “I almost feel like she can see it,” Lee said. “There were really difficult words that she got.”
However, Lee continued, what put Jennifer Kate over the top may have been her strategy, which was to take advantage of all the information available.
“She would ask for the origin,” Lee said. “She would ask for it to be used in a sentence. And I think sometimes students don’t always take advantage of that, and they should, because it will help them.”
While she was on the spot, Jennifer Kate didn’t seem nervous at all. “She doesn’t show her nerves,” her father said. “She tends to step up to the plate. And I just want her to be happy, at the end of the day, with her performance. As long as we got that, we’re good.”
“While I was up there, in the last moments, when there was only three people left including me, I was excited,” Jennifer Kate recounted.
The second-place speller, Sage Winfield, also felt less nervous at that point. “I was a bit nervous, but then I started to get used to it,” she said.
Sage also studied a lot to prepare, with the help of her parents.
“We studied the words daily, maybe three times a day some days,” Terry Mohammed, Sage’s mother, said. “She reads a lot, and she’s pretty good at everything she does. She likes to read, so she’s familiar with words.”
But once the competition ended, the whole family was relieved. “I’m glad it’s over, for now,” Mohammed said.
Greshan had the same feeling. “We can rest until it’s time to get ready for the regional,” she said. “We’re just gonna celebrate, and live in the moment now, and then get back to studying.”
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Nassau County small businesses gathered to learn about cutting-edge digital marketing strategies from Richner Communications’ Lori Berger at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Roslyn, on Jan. 21.
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce organized a series of workshops to help local businesses thrive in 2025, sharing information about computer systems, financial planning and communications and marketing. Berger was a presenter for two marketing classes: one in Malverne, on Jan. 14, and the class a week later in Roslyn.
“I’m so passionate about helping people and small businesses with marketing,” Berger said. “We’re a community newspaper company. That’s what we do.”
Her presentation walked attendees through four core aspects of marketing: offline, social media, E-commerce and websites.
The marketing presentation was for businesses in Zone 1, north of Route 25, and it was attended by about 50 small business leaders from throughout the zone. The workshop was made possible by a Nassau County Technical Services grant, which is designed to help the local economy by offering guidance to small businesses free of charge.
Ira Reiter is a co-owner of the Barking Biscuit with his wife, Hillary, and president of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. Their business took off five years ago, around the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Social media proved to be a vital tool that helped their to succeed.
Richner Communications offered complimentary one-on-one meetings for all attending businesses to review their search engine optimization and social
Janna Rodriguez, founder of the Innovative Daycare Corp., in Freeport, has been helping children learn and grow for 12 years. “We’ve created a strong support system between the families, the community, the educators and the other organizations that we partner with,” she said.
The NCCC provides a service that makes entrepreneurship much more accessible in Nassau County, Rodriguez said. “The reason that I was interested in marketing is because small businesses, such as myself, find it very difficult to be able to hire a marketing consultant, especially when you’re first starting up,” she said.
In the workshop she discovered that her business comes up on the front page of search engines, and she was advised her to plan more content for Facebook and Instagram.
media presence — a service Reiter intends to follow up on.
“We are looking forward to it — were just hoping that we can absorb everything,” Reiter said. “So much, and so much fantastic information that came out of last night, and it will help us with our online presence.”
The workshop encouraged Reiter to use Geo-Fencing, a technique to target advertisements to potential customers in a specific area.
This was the first time the NCCC has offered classes at no cost, according to Russel Green, a board member of the council and president of the Syosset and Woodbury Chambers of Commerce.
A Chamber “allows other businesses and individuals in the community to know who you are and when you’re starting,” Green said. “We’ll support you, hopefully, for many, many years.”
To learn more about the NCCC and future events, visit ncchambers.org.
Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 18, 2025, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 13, 2025 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 18, 2025 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer
Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 18th day of February, 2025 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2023 - 2024 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2024. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 2, 1 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2023/2024 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes.
THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2023/2024 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. TOwN OF HEMPSTEAd SCHOOL:1 HEMPSTEAd Sd
34319 00650 LAROCCA JR DONALD & MICHELE 7,782.97
34321 00220
1 FULTON PLAZA LLC
34324 0030B 30B,30C
1 FULTON PLAZA LLC
34324 00320 THE TOM KAT CORP II
34324 01220
1 FULTON PLAZA LLC
34324 04190
GOTHAM WJMS LLC 1,016.47
34325 00590 59-61
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HEMPSTEAD GROUP HOLDING CORP 32,703.52 34339 01480 148 & 150
GAZIT REALTY LLC 11,248.96
34339 03310
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34340 00370
FORE DERRICK & ROSE 3,169.57
34345 00070
IGLESIA APOSTOLES Y PROFETAS EF 6,147.12
34358 01450
NAQVI KAZIM 3,529.19
34359 00150
JACKSON IDA B 10,704.02
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34360 00330 33-35 AND 817
ROBINSON CAROLYN 7,026.98
34360 00370 37,818-819
WRIGHT HAWARD & DESIREE 1,588.48
34360 03460
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34360 03480
ORTIZ CARLOS 6,630.58
34362 01550 155-157
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34362 01580
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34365 00360
KAROWOFELA ENTERPRISES INC 11,691.40
34366 02120
GREGORETTI STEPHEN 5,195.26
34366 02910
TEEMER ROGER F & DAISY C 4,108.96
34367 00410 41-43
PERRY PETTUS LLC 28,011.82
34369 01570
JODASE INC 15,384.19
34369 01580
WALLACE ETAL SALLY 744.14
34371 02960 296-297
HAYWARD WILLIAM I & HAYWARD SYL 10,045.81
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MYERS FAMILY TRUST 311.35
34376 00580
DECOTEAU FRANCIS C & CUMMINGS P 765.23
34377 01420 142-143
AGUILAR EMILIANO 734.43
34380 04830
HOLGUIN LEDWIN 667.97
34380 04890
SAPIENZA JAMES 541.98
34387 00050 5, 40
CLAROS MARIBEL 847.89
34397 02120
VILLALOBOS ANGEL & LINDA 4,833.35
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34398 00160
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AHMED SHAHZAD& AMIN KHURRAM 10,739.43
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34400 01270 127-130,623-624
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34400 01350 135-136
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34400 01370 137-138
MARTINEZ ROLANDO & NELLY 6,925.96
34400 02100
01170 EDMONSTON CATHY JO 1,706.12 34406 01300 LLEWELLYN CORINA
JERRY EUGENE & LILLIE M 3,034.66
34481 04030 403,404
HINTON SYREETA & TAYLOR FREDERI 4,230.77
34482 04300 430-432
JOYA PEDRO 8,697.11
34485 00260 26-27
SMITH JR BERTHA & HARRY 5,851.95 34487 02840
AMAYA JULIE E & GONZALEZ DAVID 9,458.20 34490 03430
HILL GERALD & SHERE & 2,287.01 34491 02060 206-207
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AMAZING HOLDING CORP 2,139.00 34500 06860
PACHECO JOSE 1,759.13 34502 05040 504-506,701
YANES NAPOLEON 10,262.13 34506 01340 134-135
2M1 REALTY LLC 1,542.86
34523 07480
LIFE BY THE U INC 1,369.58
34542 00230 23-24
HOME TEAM INVESTORS 8,401.11 34542 00370
MARIN MANUEL J & BLANCA E 12,183.18
34548 01160 116-118
VACA ANTONIO & GUADALUPE 7,790.85
34549 01460
BUDDINGTON DALTON LEE 5,393.44
36032 01440
WESTCARR BARRINGTON & V 836.55
36073 00080 8-9
WARNER ERNEST & WARNER MARK 9,225.64
36080 00270 27-29
LADKA DOROTHY M TRUST 1,479.39
36080 00300 30-32
THOMAS ETHEL 630.42
36081 00320 32-34
DECARLO ANTHONY 797.63
36081 00690
PETROWSKI ANDREW TRUST 711.01
36081 01430
GARRETT LORENZA 621.14
36082 01140
JOHNSON CHARLES & EARLINE 4,307.07
36083 01840 184-186
DONEGAL FRANCES 7,957.15
36084 02940 294-296,322
RUSSELL-ARBOUET CHERYL 4,405.43
36086 01070
CASWELL SONIA 894.92
36086 01870 187-188
PARHAM RANDOLPH & BERNICE 7,564.90
36087 01560
DABREAU BARRY 7,661.21
36096 01210
BOUZY CHERSEIGNE CALIXTE & 925.71
36100 01410
MARTINEZ JULIA ETAL 853.71
36102 02650 265-266
LETLOW CHARITY L TRUST 4,827.11
36102 02820
CAVE JAMES R & ROSETTA 7,978.33
36103 01530 153-155
MATTHIAS VINCENT & LINDA 4,240.87
36104 03550 355-356
OWENS TORRANCE & ATIYA L 901.37
36104 05470 547-549
OWENS TORRANCE & ATIYA L 312.97
36104 05500
HOUSTON JR ROBERT & BERNETTE 6,144.30
36104 05550 555-556
VICTOME PATRICK & SABINE 8,030.23
36105 04090 409-414
HANIFF DANNIELLE & KIM B 8,570.27
36106 01260 126,174
EL BALCON PROPERTIES CORP 16,699.12
36106 07700
BIRKELAND SVERRE & TARINA 325.99
36107 06650 665-666
FESTUS ANTHONY & ROBIN 1,519.53
36109 00390 39-40
NICOLAS HELEN & PHILIUS 1,959.16
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ROMERO ALEJANDRO & MARIA 442.47
36113 03010
ORTIZ GWENDOLYN 3,228.41
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Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.
However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership.
The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.
The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by
the purchaser and shall beretained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.
Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
Furthermore, as to the bidding,
1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited. This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:
Town of HempsTead
Dist 1001
HEMPSTEAD BEACON,
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEW YORK TREND
NEWSDAY
UNIONDALE BEACON
Dist 1002
HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEW YORK TREND
NEWSDAY
UNIONDALE BEACON
Dist 1003
EAST MEADOW HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS
NEWSDAY
Dist 1004
BELLMORE HERALD
MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS
NEWSDAY
Dist 1005
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER
Dist 1006
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN
WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN
Dist 1007
BELLMORE HERALD
MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
Dist 1008
BALDWIN HERALD
BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE
HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1009
BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE
FREEPORT HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1010
BALDWIN HERALD
BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1011
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE
OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1012
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1013
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
VALLEY STREAM HERALD
VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1014
FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES
FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS)
NEWSDAY Dist 1015
FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES
FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE
JEWISH STAR
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1016
FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD
FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1017
FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER
NEWSDAY Dist 1018
GARDEN CITY NEWS
GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 1019
EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE
LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
ROCKAWAY JOURNAL Dist 1020
EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE
LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD Dist 1021
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD
ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE Dist 1022
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER
NEWSDAY Dist 1023
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN
WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1024
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
VALLEY STREAM HERALD
VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1025
MERRICK HERALD
MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1026
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 1027
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON Dist 1028
LONG BEACH HERALD
LONG BEACH TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1029
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MERRICK HERALD
MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 1030
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1031 ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1201
EAST MEADOW HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 1205
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER
NEWSDAY
Town of norTh hempsTead
Dist 2001
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 2002
MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 2003
MANHASSET PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
ROSLYN NEWS TIMES Dist 2004
MANHASSET PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
PORT WASHINGTON NEWS Dist 2005
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER
NEWSDAY Dist 2006
MANHASSET PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
PORT WASHINGTON NEWS Dist 2007
GREAT NECK NEWS RECORD
JEWISH STAR
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY Dist 2009
MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 2010
MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 2011
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEWSDAY Dist 2122
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS
NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER
NEWSDAY Dist 2301
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 2315
JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE
Town of oysTer Bay Dist 3001
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3002
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3003
JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3004
LONG ISLAND PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3006
LONG ISLAND PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3008
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3009
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3011
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT
SYOSSET ADVANCE Dist 3012
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET ADVANCE
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3013
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET ADVANCE
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3014
JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3015
JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3017
HICKSVILLE/LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3018
BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM
MASSAPEQUA POST
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3019
BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3020
BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3021
BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3022
MASSAPEQUA POST
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3023
MASSAPEQUA POST
MID-ISLAND TIMES
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3024
GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD Dist 3203
LONG ISLAND PRESS
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
ROSLYN NEWS TIMES Dist 3306
MASSAPEQUA POST
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NASSAU OBSERVER
CiTy of Glen Cove
Dist 4005
GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE
GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
THE NORTH SHORE LEADER
CiTy of lonG BeaCh
Dist 5028
LONG BEACH HERALD
LONG BEACH TRIBUNE
NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE
NEWSDAY
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
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Index No.: 615470/2023
NOTICE OF SALE
Hon. Rhonda E. Fischer
A.J.S.C.
Assigned Justice
SNG Capital Investors, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstX13Y11P LLC, Rudy Zamor, Marie M. Ligonde, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, People of the State of New York and “John Doe #1”through “Jane Doe #12” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendants.
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s office on November 26, 2024, I the undersigned referee named in the judgment, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps at the Nassau County Supreme Courthouse at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, “Rain or Shine” on Tuesday, February 13, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., the premises directed by the judgment to be sold and described in the judgment as follows:
Known as:466 Emerson Street, Uniondale, New York
Section 50., Block 122 Lot 693
Premises sold subject to the terms and conditions in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and the Terms of Sale on file in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office, all unpaid taxes, city and state real property transfer tax, assessments and water rates which are at the time of sale a lien on the premises, together with such interest or penalties as may have lawfully accrued thereon to the date of payment. That if proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns then the Court Appointed Referee will
Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715.
Dated: February 05, 2025
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER MINEOLA, NEW YORK 1288773
cancel the Foreclosure Auction.
Dated:Yonkers, New York December 10, 2024
s/Michael H. Sahn, Esq. Referee
Plaintiff’s Attorney: Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto, LLP
s/Joseph R. Curto
By: Joseph R. Curto, Esq. 35 East Grassy Sprain Road, Ste. 400 Yonkers, New York 10710 914-779-1100 150503
PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…
Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST David A. Nobrega; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 8, 2015, and Amended November 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1298 Birch Street, Uniondale, NY 11553-2008. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 50 Block 572 Lot 0015. Approximate amount of judgment $248,768.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004891/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff
175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: January 10, 2025 151134
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4, -againstHAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 9, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 is the Plaintiff and HAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, 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 February 25, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 504 DECATUR STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-122-104, 242, 243, 680 & 681.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST VIII-A, Plaintiff -againstFRANZ CASIMIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MAGNOLIA STEPHENSCASIMIR; KATHIA CASIMIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MAGNOLIA STEPHENS-CASIMIR; PAUL CARLSON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MAGNOLIA STEPHENSCASIMIR; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF MAGNOLIA STEPHENSCASIMIR; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT) O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Index No. 615759/2023. Mortgaged Premises: 679 Midwood Street, Uniondale, NY 11553
Section: 50 Block: D02 Lot: 2 To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605953/2018. Nicholas Ferrar, 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. 151143
aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $150,733.07 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on July 25, 2016 in Book M 41383, Page 712, Instrument Number 2016-71557, covering the premises known as 679 Midwood Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 151124
LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 614513/2023 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, vs JEFFREY B. ALTIDOR AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GUITEAU J. ALTIDOR, PEGGENS ALTIDOR AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GUITEAU J. ALTIDOR, CHELSEA C. ALTIDOR AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GUITEAU J. ALTIDOR, PIERRETTE M ALTIDOR AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GUITEAU J. ALTIDOR,
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF
NASSAU COUNTY, BANK OF AMERICA, NA, NAVIENT CREDIT FINANCE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GUITEAU J. ALTIDOR IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, 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 WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, SLM PRIVATE CREDIT STUDENT LOAN TRUST 2006-B, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, MARY ALTIDOR JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s).
MORTGAGED PREMISES: 434 Chester Street Uniondale, NY 11553 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief
demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Guiteau J. Altidor Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Thirteenth day of January, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Guiteau J. Altidor (who died on April 4, 2020, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) dated the February 20, 2008, to secure the sum of $331,224.00 and recorded at Book 32872, Page 791 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on April 10, 2008. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Guiteau J. Altidor on April 16, 2013 and recorded February 24, 2014 in Book 39526, Page 441 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 19, 2017 and recorded on February 6, 2017, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2017-00013263. The mortgage was subsequently modified on May 30, 2018. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 8, 2020 and recorded on June 22, 2020, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2020-50228. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 8, 2020 and recorded on December 29, 2020, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2020-128377. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 14, 2021 and recorded on October 5, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2021-129916. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 17, 2022 and recorded on December 16, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2022-117439. The property in question is described as follows: 434
Chester Street, Uniondale, NY 11553 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: January 13, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 84201 151073
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of Tiki Series IV Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Bernice Osuji, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 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 February 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 712 Campus Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 265 and Lot 67. Approximate amount of judgment is $525,746.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610628/2022.
Fabiana Ida Talarico, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 221656-1 151118
Inside the Nassau County Department of Social Services in Uniondale a man posing as a law enforcement officer approached an employee asking for help in safeguarding his firearm at 8:42 a.m. on Jan. 29, Nassau police said.
The employee quickly notified police, who found John Galifianakis, 73, to have several fraudulent identification cards and guns, along with law enforcement clothes. The subsequent investigation uncovered that Galifianakis is homeless.
He was arrested and then charged with two counts of forgery, criminal impersonation, criminal possession of a weapon and five counts of failing to safeguard a firearm.
Galifianakis pleased not guilty and was released without bail. His next court date is Feb. 5. The Legal Aid society of Nassau County is representing him.
— Jeffrey Bessen
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, -againstVALERIE MARTIN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 6, 2024, wherein U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is the Plaintiff and VALERIE MARTIN, 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 March 4, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1008 DITMAS AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-453-52. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT UNIONDALE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
law enforcement officer who had multiple guns and bogus ID cards when he was arrested at the Department of
filed Judgment Index No.: 010550/2014. Peter Famighetti, 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. 151283
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. WALTER BROOME AND VALERIE BROOME, IF THEY BE LIVING, IF THEY BE DEAD, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY, OR THROUGH WALTER BROOME AND VALERIE BROOME, IF THEY BE DEAD, WHETHER BY PURCHASE INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ALL OF WHO AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, et al Deft. Index #611563/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 15, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at a.m. prem. k/a a/k/a Section 50, Block 33901, Lot 110. Approximate amount of judgment is $ plus cost and interest. The foreclosure sale will take place “rain or shine.” 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. PAMELA SHARPE, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. For Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #102079 151279
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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. EQUINNE LLC, Plaintiffagainst- RACHEL AUGUSTIN, NATHALIE AUGUSTIN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated July 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will
sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at the Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Friske Place, distant 55 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Fiske Place with the southerly side of Robin Wood Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 45 feet by 100 feet by 45 feet.
Section: 36 Block: 115 Lot: 169, 170 and 268. Said premises known as 7 FISKE PLACE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 Approximate amount of lien $239,992.80 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609970/2022. ELLEN DURST, ESQ., Referee
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Q. We were meeting with our contractor during our home reconstruction, literally tearing the entire house apart and adding a floor. He introduced his “framer,” who was polite but left us with concern. He said the beams going across our house were “overkill.” The beams support a new balcony and high ceilings, so our foyer and living room are two stories tall, very dramatic, and we love what our architect did. We started wondering if we had overpaid for beams that maybe we didn’t need, since the framer said the structure was much more than necessary. Should we ask our architect for an explanation, or just let it go? Construction isn’t cheap, and we understand that, but there is concern about spending more than needed. What do you suggest?
A. Let it go. What you’re experiencing is common and frustrating to hear, because there are so many aspects to designing a building, and I wonder if your framer understands. For example, beams are designed for much more than carrying material loads. Roof beams must carry what we call “dead” loads as well as “live” loads, such as wind and heavy snow.
I have asked framers who have made these statements if they were aware of the several different code-required load capacities a beam is subjected to, to which they either answer, honestly, that they aren’t sure, or make remarks like, “Well, that’s your job,” or “I just know this is overkill.” They just know. And they probably don’t, or they could explain.
Wind impacts buildings in many ways, and is considered a load with multiple effects, requiring calculations, for your safety, to keep the walls and roof from tearing away, or lifting off the house, or crushing down on you in a push-and-pull manner that wind naturally has. Then there are connectors to attach everything. These braces, stirrups and saddles keep structure from pulling apart, but each type comes with engineered calculations.
We often start selecting beams, rafters and joist sizes based on stringent energy codes, which dictate that you must have certain thicknesses of insulation, to prevent heat from escaping quickly or causing your air conditioning to work constantly from heat migrating inward. If you choose the more expensive compact foam insulation, which has greater resistance per inch to heat gain and loss, then we can sometimes reduce the size of some structure. But if you choose less costly fiberglass insulation, which looks like cotton candy, the structure must be deeper, taller, larger — however you can describe it — to accommodate the required insulation thickness.
Larger rafters and joists weigh more, and their angled end cuts require deeper-sized beams to join them. So now you know part of why those beams probably aren’t “overkill,” and why your framer should do a different kind of “home-work” before professing his knowledge. A building is a large jigsaw puzzle of custom parts, and “under-kill” can lead to disaster. Will the framer be there to take responsibility? Good luck!
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Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president. Beginning with Richard Nixon’s second inaugural in 1972, I had attended 10 previous ones, seven of them during my 28 years in Congress.
This year’s event was certainly memorable, and not just because the tundra-like weather forced the ceremony indoors. From the moment I arrived at the historic Mayflower Hotel, where many of New York’s elected officials and party leaders were staying, I was struck by the extraordinary level of excitement, enthusiasm and hope. This was significantly different from Trump’s first inaugural in 2017, when, though he had many strong supporters, there was an air of uncertainty about whether his administration would hit the ground running. There had been multiple leaks from the Trump camp and a number of his top cabinet officials, like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, had no previous
connection to Trump or any political or governmental experience.
This time around, Trump was striding into Washington as a conquering hero who had made the greatest political comeback of any president in history. And he was as prepared for action as any of his predecessors. There was no doubt he would hit the ground running.
The cold and the intense security made getting around Washington more difficult than I remember for any previous inauguration. Cairo and I were in a car for almost two hours, encountering constant roadblocks and rerouting as we tried to get to a Newsmax event at the relatively nearby Andrew Mellon Auditorium, before we gave up and returned to the Mayflower, where New York was staging its Inaugural Party, featuring Elise Stefanik, the upstate congresswoman and the nominee for ambassador to the United Nations.
old friends and prominent officials gathered to reminisce and share the latest news and rumors.
Trump’s inaugural address was truly unique. No president has ever been so direct or detailed, as he laid out the specifics of his agenda and the myriad executive orders he would be issuing on everything from border security to energy production. He was unsparing in his criticism of what he saw as the terrible failings of the Biden administration — all of this as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sat just several feet away.
iwas struck by the extraordinary excitement, enthusiasm and hope.
But none of this dampened the spirit of hope and optimism. The Mayflower event, the day before the inauguration, drew an overflow crowd of hundreds, who heard powerful speeches from EPA nominee Lee Zeldin, Congressman Mike Lawler and Blakeman. And there was always action in the hotel lobby, as
Ordinarily I would consider it wrong to disrespect a former president at an inaugural ceremony, but these are not ordinary times. Trump strongly believes that the Biden administration and its allies abused the legal system in attempts to destroy Trump with criminal prosecutions and bankrupt him and his family. Ironically, Trump didn’t know that just moments before his term expired, Biden had pardoned five members of his family.
The main impact of Trump’s address was that he would do all he could to change the direction of the country. The days of woke progressivism were over.
After the ceremonies, the president went to the Capitol One Arena for an
indoor version of the inaugural parade. I was particularly proud that one of the bands taking part was the NYPD Pipes & Drums. By some mistake, the band hadn’t been included in the original lineup, but when its leaders came to me just weeks before the inauguration, I was able to reach out to the Trump team and get it done.
The almost frenetic energy of the inauguration continued in the days that followed, as Trump signed one executive order after another. (While I strongly agreed with most of them, I believe it was wrong to issue blanket pardons to those who carried out violence against police officers and other law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021. Despite all the injustice carried out by the Justice Department against Trump, and the department’s failure to prosecute violent rioters on the left, these pardons cannot be defended.)
Trump has promised America a new Golden Age — an age in which American economic, diplomatic and military power will be respected around the world. An America where we will no longer be subject to government censorship and strangling bureaucratic regulations or be defined by race, religion or sexual preference. If he succeeds, it will indeed be an American Golden Age!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
The beginning of a new year is a chance to clean the slate from 2024 and to look ahead to more positive things. If you have your health, when you aren’t at work, it’s a chance to enjoy taking long walks, squeezing in a vacation and maybe finding a good book to read. But to erase the 2024 board clean, it’s important to get some things off my chest.
One of my pet peeves is our national airline system. These days it costs a lot of money to travel almost anywhere in the United States, and we’re often treated like cattle, unless you fly first class. Boarding the plane can be demeaning, and the seats are uncomfortable. For a round-trip costing $800, asking for an extra bag of pretzels shouldn’t be a big deal, but I’ve had a
few turn-downs on flights to Florida. My wife has designated me the family shopper, and I don’t mind the periodic trips to the supermarket. My parents had a grocery store, so I know how to move quickly from aisle to aisle. I’m sure many readers have heard the term “shrinkflation,” which is rampant in supermarkets. Almost every item weighs less and costs more. My favorite boxes of cereal not only weigh half as much, but their contents don’t taste anything like they did when I was a child. Especially Kix and Rice Krispies.
Tgains are anything but.
o get a fresh start in the new year, it’s important to get some things off my chest.
Department store shopping was once an adventure. You could go from floor to floor, and it would take hours to go from the ground floor to the top. The shelves were once stacked with many interesting items, and the quality of the merchandise was pretty good. These days, though, there seem to be many less items for sale, and the so-called bar-
I’ve been a loyal Yankees fan for as long as I can remember. I try to get to at least two or three games a season, but the ticket prices can be staggering. I truly feel bad for a family with young kids who make an annual trip to the ballpark. The hot dogs, pizza and ice cream are costly, and if the kids want a few souvenirs, the outing can costs hundreds of dollars. Baseball owners need the revenues to pay high-priced players, but not everyone can afford to be a talent sponsor.
Going to a movie isn’t what it used to be, either. I recall childhood trips to theaters with my parents that were affordable and frequent. Once upon a time, theatergoers would even get some type of premium for buying a ticket. A movie ticket today can cost over $20, and if you and your companion want popcorn, candy or soda, the price of this night out is pretty high.
There are more things that bug me. I look at Facebook from time to time because it’s nice to see people celebrating happy occasions, but there is no shortage of party-poopers who insist on posting political barbs that are of no interest to most viewers. We’ve just survived a period of intense political bickering, and I’m not anxious to see a Facebook testimonial to a politician who my crazy uncle worships.
I have bad feelings about a lot of people both in and out of the political arena, but we’ll save that for another time. There are things going on right now that I could talk about for hours. I’ve chosen the things that upset all of my friends and neighbors as well, with little or no dissent. I’m sure I skipped over some of your annoyances, but I have a whole year to write about them.
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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ov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.
With the goal of creating distractionfree learning environments, the proposal would direct schools to limit cellphone use throughout the school day while providing practical solutions for communication and storage. The initiative has notable advantages as well as challenges, warranting careful consideration as it moves forward and is considered by the State Legislature.
The primary argument in favor of Hochul’s plan is the undeniable distraction that the phones pose to students. Research consistently shows that smartphones can impede focus, reduce academic performance and foster excessive screen time. By eliminating unsanctioned use of the devices, students would be expected to engage more deeply with their lessons and their peers, improving their classroom experience, their grades and their interpersonal skills.
Hochul’s thinking also aligns with growing concerns about youth mental health. Excessive smartphone use, particularly on social media, has been linked to anxiety, depression and reduced self-esteem among adolescents. The governor’s effort builds on her earlier success in regulating addictive social media feeds for minors, emphasizing the state’s commitment to protecting the mental well-being of its youth.
The proposal also addresses safety concerns, a priority highlighted by law
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enforcement experts. Distracted students are more vulnerable to accidents and less likely to be aware of their surroundings during emergencies. A focus on reducing these distractions could enhance student safety.
Allocating $13.5 million for smartphone storage solutions — such as pouches or cubbies — would ensure that schools, regardless of budget constraints, have access to the resources needed to implement the plan.
Despite its merits, however, the proposal raises several concerns. Chief among them is the potential challenge of enforcing the restrictions uniformly across diverse school settings. Administrators and teachers may find it difficult to monitor compliance, especially in larger schools with limited staff.
The plan also risks alienating students and parents who view cellphones as essential tools for communication and personal safety. While the initiative includes provisions for parents to contact their children during the school day, it may not fully address the anxieties of those who rely on immediate connectivity, particularly in emergencies.
Another issue is the reliance on alternative devices, such as school-issued tablets and laptops, for instruction. While these tools are permitted under the plan, they, too, can be distractions if not properly managed. Critics of Hochul’s plan argue that simply replacing smartphones with other internet-enabled devices may not fully eliminate the problem of divided attention in classrooms.
Exemptions outlined in the proposal — such as those for medical needs or individualized education programs —
Re Randi Kreiss’s recent column, “When was the last time you read a book?”: As she stated, one of the great joys in life is having a wonderful book to read. I never go anywhere without one. I taught English on the junior and high school levels on Long Island for 39 years, and I loved it. I would do it all over again.
The exciting discussions I had with my students triggered by great literature were priceless. I loved teaching “Of Mice and Men”; “The Picture of Dorian Gray”; “Romeo and Juliet”; “The Great Gatsby”; my nominee for the greatest novel of all, “To Kill a Mockingbird”; and many others.
Randi’s statement that in some of the country’s “elite” colleges, many students are neither willing nor able to read the books they are assigned is scary. What does that bode for our future leaders? And presently we have one in the White House who I’ll bet has never read a complete book, including our Constitution.
I belong to a book club in which we read mostly nonfiction and sports, but I also enjoy mysteries and detective novels. I
highlight the necessity of accommodating diverse student populations. Ensuring that these exemptions are applied fairly and without reinforcing stigmas, however, could add complexity to the plan’s implementation.
A strength of the proposal is its flexibility, allowing schools to design their own storage and implementation strategies. This autonomy acknowledges that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work across New York’s varied educational landscapes. However, the success of this flexibility hinges on clear guidelines and adequate support from the state to help schools navigate potential challenges.
The plan’s focus on equity, including ensuring that students without internetenabled devices are not disadvantaged, demonstrates an awareness of the broader implications of digital access. This consideration is crucial in preventing unintended disparities.
Hochul’s proposal is a bold step toward addressing the challenges of the digital age in education. While its goals are commendable —enhancing focus, promoting mental health and improving safety — it must carefully navigate the concerns of enforcement, equity and parental confidence.
As the state prepares to roll out the measure by the 2025-26 school year, ongoing collaboration with educators, parents and students will be essential to refine it, and ensure its effectiveness. With a proper balance of structure and flexibility, the initiative has the potential to foster a more focused, healthier and distraction-free learning environment for New York’s students.
over a decade ago, the Long Island Regional Planning Council recognized a critical issue: Long Island’s transportation funding and planning processes were failing to meet the growing demands of our region. In response, we proposed the creation of a dedicated Nassau-Suffolk Metropolitan Planning Organization. Unfortunately, that never happened. Now, 10 years later, the situation has worsened, and investment in transportation on Long Island continues to be shortchanged.
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Long Island’s share of transportation funding has steadily declined, a trend that has become more alarming over time. Today, the region receives just 6 percent of the money allocated by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, which primarily serves the interests of New York City. Long Island is forced to compete for resources with the city, leaving our region underfunded and unable to meet its infrastructure needs. This funding disparity is particularly troubling given Long Island’s economic significance. As New York state’s second-largest economic engine, Long
Island plays a crucial role in its financial health. Each year, Long Island sends nearly $15 billion more in tax payments to Albany than it gets back, and an additional $27 billion to Washington. The state’s tax imbalance with Long Island has doubled over the past decade, worsening an already unsustainable situation. If left unaddressed, it threatens Long Island’s economy and its ability to sustain residents’ high quality of life.
and crucial projects remain sidelined due to a lack of funding and prioritization.
The consequences of this inequity are visible in our daily lives. Congested highways, deteriorating bridges and inadequate public transportation aren’t just inconvenient; they hinder economic growth, erode quality of life and compromise public safety. Crucial projects aimed at addressing these issues — from modernizing the Long Island Rail Road to alleviating notorious traffic bottlenecks — remain sidelined due to a lack of funding and prioritization. The current system is failing, and the need for change has never been more urgent.
One of the most effective ways to address this problem is by establishing a Nassau-Suffolk MPO, which would allow Long Island to apply directly for federal transportation funds. It would bypass the bureaucratic delays at the state level, ensuring that funding is allocated
am currently reading “All the Sinners Bleed,” by S.A. Cosby. A sheriff in Charon County, Virginia, with a very unpleasant case. Cosby is a terrific writer. Thanks to Randi for her other suggestions. I hope she has fun teaching the class.
JIM HAWkINS Baldwin
Randi’s given me some catching up to do
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I’ve been reading Randi’s columns in the Herald for years, and enjoying her take on everything, as well as her style. I am 81. Been reading since I was a single digit. My first novel was “Black Beauty,” by Anna Sewell, which I read when I was about 7.
I’ve read 135 books in each of the past two years, and I’m going to look into all the books in Randi’s curriculum, because I find I’ve read maybe one, “Of Mice and Men,” when I was way younger. Lol. No matter what, I’m going to tackle her list. I hope they don’t have to be read in that order, because I’ve chosen “The Wren, the Wren” to be my first.
RINA COHEN East Meadow
to projects that best meet our region’s needs. Smaller areas, such as Ithaca, have had their own MPOs for years and have benefited significantly from direct access to funding. Long Island, with a population of nearly 3 million and an economy that rivals that of many states, deserves to be treated with the same attention and respect.
The need for a NassauSuffolk MPO extends beyond simply fixing roads and bridges. It’s about taking control of our region’s future and ensuring that its transportation infrastructure supports longterm economic growth and innovation. In today’s global economy, transportation is the backbone of a thriving region. Without a dedicated MPO, Long Island’s potential for growth is stifled, and the region risks falling further behind in an increasingly competitive landscape.
The Long Island Regional Planning Council first raised this issue because we understood the long-term consequences of continued disinvestment. Over the past decade, those consequences have become painfully clear. Our transportation infrastructure is deteriorating, and other critical areas of need, such as affordable housing and the modernization of water systems, roads, bridges and power grids, remain neglected. These issues require both
state and federal support, and Long Island’s fair share of transportation funding is a critical first step in addressing them.
Thankfully, there is hope for change. Thanks to the leadership of State Sen. Monica Martinez and Assemblyman Steve Stern, legislation has been introduced to establish a Nassau-Suffolk MPO. This is a significant step toward securing that transportation funding. It would give our region the ability to prioritize projects that are critical to our local economy and residents, ensuring that Long Island’s transportation needs are no longer overshadowed by the priorities of New York City or other areas of the state.
The establishment of a Nassau-Suffolk MPO wouldn’t be just a policy change — it would be a commitment to the future of our region. Long Island deserves safe roads, efficient public transit and infrastructure that supports economic growth and opportunity. We have waited long enough. The time for action is now.
Long Island has the potential to be a leading force in the state’s economy, but that potential cannot be realized without the right infrastructure. Establishing a Nassau-Suffolk MPO is a critical step in ensuring that Long Island receives the resources it needs to thrive. It’s time for our region to earn its fair share.
John D. Cameron Jr. is chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council.
Clavin’s ‘poorly handled,’ double-digit tax increase
To the Editor:
Town Supervisor Don Clavin’s proposed 12.1 percent property tax increase for 2025 represents a glaring failure of financial management. This steep hike places an unreasonable and unnecessary burden on the residents of the Town of Hempstead.
Such a dramatic increase reflects Clavin’s inability to implement sound, long-term financial planning. A more responsible approach would have been to distribute any necessary increases gradually over several years, avoiding the current financial strain on our community.
What is even more troubling than the tax hike itself is the lack of proper notice for town residents. Clavin’s administration failed to adequately inform citizens through mail, email or social media about this significant change. Ironically, the same administration had no issue filling our mailboxes with partisan mailers on other topics. This lack of transparency and accountability is both surprising and unacceptable.
It’s true that, given the inflationary pressures of recent years, modest tax increases may be necessary to cover ris-
ing costs essential for maintaining services like trash collection, recycling, parks and water management. These are critical responsibilities of our town board. However, many of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet. To impose a sudden, substantial tax hike without sufficient notice is a disservice to the very people the town government is meant to serve.
Clavin owes the residents of the Town of Hempstead not only a detailed explanation, but also a sincere apology for this poorly handled tax increase. Transparency and thoughtful planning should be the standard — not afterthoughts.
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