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s the school year nears its conclusion, Farmingdale High School announced this year’s valedictorian, Kunj Patel, who earned a GPA of 105.069, and salutatorian, Jessica Finkel, who earned a GPA of 104.444. The Farmingdale Observer sat down with the two students and learned what it means to be Farmingdale High School’s brightest.
best. Going from the bottom and trying to work my way to the top means a lot to me. I never expected me to be the number one in my class.
How much effort went into the last four years to achieve this? J: I’m very active in school with sports and music and everything, so staying on top of my classes has been my drive. And my family really has motivated me to stay on top of things and giving me the mindset that education What was your reacwas really important, so it just tion to learning of your really focused me. achievement? K: In ninth grade, usually Jessica: I was very surprised, after school I would have I did not expect it until I was there [in the principal’s office]. nothing to do, so I would just do my work, stay on top of I thought other people had higher GPAs than me, so I just what I had to do, get decent grades and that’s how I went wasn’t really paying attention through ninth grade. And then to those factors. in 10th grade, it slowly started Kunj: When I was in ESL, to pick up. I started tutoring I never academically was the
Everything that I will do from now on will date back to what I did now. —Kunj Patel
here and there, and 11th grade was when I started doing a lot more. With the work ethic, you have to make sure you’re on top of it every single quarter. I think keeping that same motivation and drive from ninth to 11th grade paved the way to where I am now. What kind of honor is this for you? J: It’s crazy. I honestly don’t think I fully grasp it yet. It’s still crazy to me that I got this, so it’s very important. I am very honored.
K: My parents immigrated. So not being native to the language here or the culture here and adapting was very hard. I was in ESL, so I had trouble speaking English. This valedictorian title means a lot to me. It means a lot in the fact that I’m making [my parents] proud and making sure that I did whatever I could to make sure that I fulfill that one portion of their ideals of their kids being successful in life. What are you involved in? J: I’ve been on varsity volleyball and softball since 10th grade. I’ve been in wind ensemble all four years, I play the French horn and I’m the principle player. I made AllState in my junior year. I joined DECA this year. I’m in National Honor Society, ASL Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society and Business Honor Society. I’m also in Key Club.
K: In 10th grade, I was elected the president of the Spanish Honor Society and then junior year I was elected the secretary of Key Club. I was also inducted into National Honor Society, I was inducted into the Tri-M Honor Society, I was in marching band for the full four years and then I became a section leader at the end of 11th grade. I was in Science Olympiad since ninth grade and I was in Science Bowl. I was also in Model United Nations and I was captain of varsity tennis. Where will you be attending college and what will you major in? J: I’m going to Penn State University and I’m majoring in engineering. I was very undecided until this year about my career, but I looked
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What’s your favorite memory of high school? into engineering and I realized J: There’s a lot of different that my personality and future ones. I really enjoyed the goals were in engineering Halloween parade. Seniors can careers, so I’m really interested dress up and we walk down Woodward Parkway and go in civil engineering. to the elementary school. We K: I’m going to Villanova saw all the kids lined up with as a biology major, but I’m on all these signs and it was the a pre-dental track for dental cutest thing. It was really fun to school. I want to pursue a make [our costumes] and becareer as an orthodontist. ing with my friends and doing What was your favorite class something fun like that, and we’ve been looking forward to in high school? that since freshman year. That J: Street Law because my was a really great time and junior year I took that class and it introduced me to my fa- seeing all the kids so excited to see us was really nice. vorite teacher and I just loved K: Theres a lot, but band learning about something very camp would definitely be one different. It was just a great experience and something that of them. This year, we had a senior cabin so there was 15 I feel like you can’t really get of us in a cabin so it was a lot anywhere else. more fun. So definitely that K: It would definitely be Science Research because that would be my favorite memory, stimulated my scientific ability those three days I was there. to think outside the box and be creative. I wish I could have How did Farmingdale High School shape you? taken Science Research every J: It’s shaped me into a more year.
You just have to try whatever you might think you might like. —Jessica Finkel
outgoing person, definitely. With my experiences with music, being a leader in band and being a captain for volleyball, and just growing up throughout high school, it’s just shaped me into a goal-oriented person. I’m looking forward to my future. I feel like freshman year I had no idea about college or anything I wanted to do, so it’s just given me a different mindset on my goals and my future, and it’s given me my best friends and the best experiences. K: High school has definitely brought in my aspect of how I think about other people. Hearing from other people,
hearing their stories of what they want to do or their interests definitely inspires me. High school has definitely shaped who I am when it came to clubs and my work ethic. I definitely made sure that I was on top of everything. It definitely made me the person who I am today. I’m very hard working because of high school. Everything that I will do from now on will date back to what I did now. What is your best advice for freshmen? J: Get involved as much as possible because that is really what’s going to shape your entire Farmingdale experience and your high school experience. You’re really not going to enjoy yourself if you don’t do things. You just have to try whatever you might think you might like. It could be the best thing you’ve ever done. K: Start thinking about what you want to do, start building your college application now.
Definitely as a ninth grader, look into being active within the school. Just trying new things and making sure that you’re thinking about college. What are you most looking forward to for future? J: I’m really looking forward to going to Penn State. I’m very excited for that atmosphere and the academics there. And I really can’t wait to see how successful everyone is, like all my friends and just to see what great things we can do from our background. K: The experiences. Especially all I’ve heard from older people as far as college goes and making the most out of what I can, especially when it comes to research opportunities or going abroad or something like that. What do you think of these students? Let me know at aeichler@anton mediagroup.com.
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From left: Farmingdale Library Director Debbie Podolski and 2019 PGA Championship poster artist Elaine Faith Thompson
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Composer Joe Iconis Makes Broadway History BY KIMBERLY DIJKSTRA kdijkstra@antonmediagroup.com
When Be More Chill opened on Broadway in March, it was a dream come true for Joe Iconis. The Garden City native wrote the music and lyrics for the musical comedy adapted from the young adult novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini. The story of how this musical made it to the Broadway stage—the Lyceum Theatre stage, no less—is unlike any other, thanks to the fans who identified with the material so much, they wouldn’t let it fade into obscurity. “We...talk about anxiety and depression and these things that plague our society, but we...do it through this unexpected sci-fi comedy lens,” he said, and he has gotten nothing but positive feedback from fans who see parts of themselves in the characters. “I’ve been lucky enough to meet [many] Be More Chill fans in person…So many young people come up to me and say ‘Thank you for making something that feels celebratory, while still dealing with all of these issues that I go through.’” That’s what makes Be More Chill stand out from the crowd. Though
it’s about an ingestible super-computer that teaches its teenage host to ‘be more chill,’ there’s a lot going on, and depth that might be easy to miss at first glance. Following the run at Two River Theater in New Jersey in 2015, Be More Chill was effectively dead, living on only through the cast recording and tales of those fortunate enough to have seen the original production. A YouTube video of “Michael in the Bathroom,” the catchy and emotional anthem of the show, posted in 2017 went viral and essentially created the demand that this show return to the stage—which it did OffBroadway in 2018. Iconis has been rewarded for his efforts with a Tony Award nomination for best original score, as well as Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations. The composer
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and lyricist refers to his musical as a celebration of suburban weirdness. “We wanted it to play out in malls and in bathrooms and in house parties and backstage at high school auditoriums, which is my youth,” Iconis said. “I was definitely thinking about Roosevelt Field when I was writing the mall stuff.” Musical theater has been a part of Iconis’ life since childhood. Though his family was not in the industry, they fostered his love of theater. He also credits the music education offered by the Garden City school district with shaping his future. “I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t have that access to music as a kid,” he said. In junior high, Iconis participated in the musicals by playing piano in the pit. He later learned to “properly exploit his love of the-
ater” by becoming the musical director for the Garden City Community Theatre and running the Hofstra Musical Theater Summer Camp. Since then, he’s written quite a few cabaret shows and musicals, including The Black Suits, about a Long Island high school garage band, and several more on the horizon. Broadway Bounty Hunter will open this July at the Greenwich House Off-Broadway. The musical written for Annie Golden tells the story of a theater actress of a certain age who is down on her luck and feeling the effects of a sexist, ageist society. “Through a series of events, she gets wrapped up in the world of bounty hunting [and begins] an adventure to South America to capture a drug lord,” Iconis explained. “It’s told in the style of exploitation films of the ’70s so it has this really cool R&B, funk score.” Stay tuned for Love in Hate Nation and The Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, as well as a Be More Chill movie. For the latest, Visit mrjoeiconis.com and bemorechillmusical.com.
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House Unanimously Passes Blue Water Navy Act House Passes Blue Water Navy Act: The House Last Tuesday, the House unanimously passed H.R. 299, The Blue Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, by a vote of 410-0. Once signed into law, H.R. 299 will restore VA benefits to thousands of so-called Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans who had their disability eligibility taken away after regulatory changes. Veterans exposed to Agent Orange while serving along the Korean DMZ will have an earlier start date to encompass the time frame when various defoliants were tested—from April 1, 1967, to Sept. 1, 1968. Benefits will expand to include children born with spinal bifida due to parent’s exposure in Thailand, as well as require VA to report on research being conducted on a broad range of conditions possibly related to service in Southwest Asia. The bill now moves to the Senate, which “failed to pass H.R. 299 in the previous Congress,” said Lawrence. Two Services to Reimburse Military Spouse Relicensing Costs: The Army and Air Force announced new programs last week that will reimburse military spouse relicensing and recertification costs if a permanent change
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of station requires them to move across state lines. Both services will reimburse qualifying fees up to $500 if authenticated on or after Dec. 12, 2017. “This is tremendous quality of life initiative,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. Citing Defense Department data that puts the military spouse underemployment rate at 24 percent and underemployed rate at 31 percent. Lawrence said that any initiative that helps ease the stress of rotating assignments every few years is going to have a tremendous impact not only on Military recruiting, but on retention, as well. Widow’s Tax Legislation Reaches Milestone, Support Needed: The House and Senate have demonstrated momentous support to end
the demeaning Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Offset. H.R. 553, The Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act, has reached the 290 co-sponsor threshold, which triggers full House consideration. On May 21 and 22, the VFW joined members of Congress, other veterans service organizations and survivor organizations to storm Capitol Hill to urge immediate congressional action on the Widow’s Tax. More than 65,000 surviving military spouses and dependents are unjustly penalized because their loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. America must honor military survivors, not tax them. Stand with the VFW and call on Congress to #AxeWidowsTax at https:bit. ly/2LfryGL. Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Funding Bill: Last Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee released their draft of the 2020 defense funding bill. In total, the proposal would provide $690.2 billion in new discretionary funds for the Department of Defense, an increase of $15.8 billion above fiscal year 2019. Of that total number, $622.1 billion would be allocated for base funding, an increase of $15.6
billion above fiscal year 2019 and $68.1 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, an increase of $165 million. Other provisions in the bill include a prohibition on transferring F-35s to Turkey and $21.7 billion for 11 Navy ships. Additionally, it would provide funds for the advance procurement of the first Columbia-class submarine and three Virginia-class submarines.
employees need to be held accountable. The same is true for those who manage agency budgets, along with MTA board members, MTA senior management LIRR employee overtime and pension team, agency presidents and the MTA abuse has been going on for years. chairman. Governor Andrew Cuomo and his apDiogenes is still searching for someone pointed MTA Chairman Patrick Foye and to represent riders and taxpayers who MTA Finance Committee Chairperson foot the bills. Asking MTA police to Larry Schwartz recent outrages on this serve as truant officers makes no sense. issue remind me of Captain Renault from Fighting crime and fare evasion, along “Casablanca” who said “I’m shocked... with protecting MTA capital assets, is shocked to find that gambling is going clearly their primary mission. on,” while at the same time collecting Will future pensions be calculated his winnings. Union leadership has based on the final year’s base salary out-negotiated management at contract and not inflated by overtime? When will renewal time for decades. It is evident Governor Cuomo, Comptroller DiNapoli, that MTA and LIRR do not have an upState Senate Majority leader Andrea to-date payroll system, which would flag Stewart-Cousins, State Assembly Speaker such abuses. Supervisors who routinely Carl Heastie and most of their colleagues sign off on overtime work hour abuses by sign on and endorse Assemblyman
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The VFW Calls for Increased Oversight of Service Members Protection: Last week, the VFW and other veterans organization called for increased oversight of the Military Lending Act (MLA). The MLA protects service members and their families from predatory lenders. The MLA is overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the VFW is calling upon the CFPB to renew proactive investigations into potential violators of the MLA. The VFW Needs You: The power of the VFW is in its membership. That means all 1.6 million of our members. Part of being great advocates means renewing your membership, considering becoming a life member or joining the VFW.
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Michael Fitzpatrick’s legislation? It would prohibit overtime payments from being factored into a retiree’s pension calculations. Will elected officials who depend upon transportation union endorsements, campaign contributions and volunteers stand up against their benefactors and openly support MTA management in instituting these reforms during contract renewal negotiations? Will riders have the stomach to put up with potential work slow downs, service disruptions, employee sick outs and potential strikes by unions who are not going to be willing to give up these perks? Without these changes, it will continue to be the status quo. —Larry Penner Larry Penner is a transportation historian previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Adult College Fair Returning students and adults considering college for the first time are welcome to attend Farmingdale State College’s Adult-Learner College Fair in the campus center ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required Old Time Baseball at farmingdale.edu/ Old Bethpage Village adult-learner. Restoration puts on a show with teams from 1864 playing baseball, following the rules and customs of the Vibeology 19th century. At 11:30 a.m. Lithology Brewing Company, $13 adults, $8 kids ages 211A Main St., hosts this 5 to 12. monthly dance party featuring a rotating lineup of DJs and performers. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Nico Padden hosts Youth Open Mic Night at 7:30 Farmer’s Market p.m. on the Village Green The weekly Farmingdale (weather permitting) or at Farmer’s Market returns on Farmingdale Village Hall. the Village Green (weather Sign up by emailing nico. permitting). padden@gmail.com.
Senior Citizen Spring Fair Hardscrabble Apartments will host its Senior Citizen Spring Fair in the community building, 404 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a Chinese auction with more than 25 gift baskets, a plant sale, snack bar and more.
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High School Reunion Farmingdale High School Class of 1949 is planning a 70th reunion luncheon at La Villetta Ristorante, 968 Fulton St. Contact Hilda Carman, 516-249-5045, hkcarman9@gmail.com, or John Podsiadlo, 516-2498485, podjohn9@aol.com. Woodstock Revival All weekend long, Old Bethpage Village Restoration will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Recreating the music of Woodstock, plus activities,
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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, New York, on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. local time to hear the following case(s): CASE #6-1 The application of Robert Bedford, 85 Jefferson Rd, to extend the front roof over the front steps and patio requiring a variance from Village ordinance, Part II, Chapter 600 Zoning, Article VIII, Residence A Districts. Section Title Proposed Required §600-58 Front Yard 26.75’ 30’ All parties and citizens interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the above petitions. BY ORDER OF THE Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Farmingdale David Nostrand, Chairman Brian Harty, Clerk Administrator Dated May 23, 2019 5-29-2019-1T-#204284-FARM
a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of 6th Avenue, distant 520 feet Easterly form the corner formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of 6th Avenue with the Easterly side of Woodward Parkway; being a plot 100 feet by 80 feet by 100 feet by 80 feet. Section: 48 Block: 257 and Lot: 57-60 Said premises known as 2 SIXTH AVENUE, FARMINGDALE, NY Approximate amount of lien $39,766.56 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. V. LEGAL NOTICE Index Number 608673/2017. LISA KELLY; ET. AL. REFEREE’S NOTICE OF LAWRENCE M. SCHAFFER, NOTICE OF SALE SALE IN FORECLOSURE ESQ., Referee NOTICE IS HEREBY SUPREME COURT – Bronster, LLP GIVEN pursuant to a Final COUNTY OF NASSAU Attorney(s) for Plaintiff BANK OF NEW YORK Judgment of Foreclosure 156 West 56th Street, Suite MELLON, F/K/A BANK OF dated August 24, 2018, and 1801, New York, NY 10019 NEW YORK, AS TRUST- entered in the Office of the 5-29-22-15-8-2019 EE, IN TRUST FOR THE Clerk of the County of Nas4T-#203458-FARM REGISTERED HOLDERS sau, wherein NATIONSTAR OF CWALT, INC. ALTER- MORTGAGE LLC is the NATIVE LOAN TRUST Plaintiff and LISA KELLEGAL NOTICE 2 0 0 7 - 1 9 , M O R T G A G E LY; ET AL. are the Defen- SUPREME COURT OF THE PASS-THROUGH CERTIF- dant(s). I, the undersigned STATE OF NEW YORK ICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Referee will sell at public COUNTY OF NASSAU AND VARIOUS MORT- auction at the CALENDAR HSBC BANK USA, N.A., GAGORS, Plaintiff – against CONTROL PART (CCP), AS INDENTURE TRUST– NICOLA A. DIAZ AKA FIRST FLOOR, COURT- EE FOR THE REGISTERED NICOLA DIAZ, et al Defen- ROOM OF THE SUPREME NOTEHOLDERS OF RECOURT, 100 SUPREME NAISSANCE HOME EQUIdant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of COURT DRIVE, MINEO- TY LOAN TRUST 2006-3, Foreclosure and Sale en- LA, NY 11501, on June 11, V. tered on April 11, 2017. I, 2019 at 11:30 am, premises ANTHONY R. MAGLUILO, the undersigned Referee will known as 27 PARKDALE ET AL. sell at public auction at the DRIVE, FARMINGDALE, NOTICE OF SALE Calendar Control Part (CCP) NY 11735: Section 48, Block NOTICE IS HEREBY Courtroom of the Supreme 567, Lot 30: GIVEN pursuant to a Final Court, 100 Supreme Court A L L T H A T C E R T A I N Judgment of Foreclosure datDrive, Mineola, NY 11501 on PLOT, PIECE OR PAR- ed September 27, 2018, and the 11th Day of June, 2019 CEL OF LAND, WITH THE entered in the Office of the at 11:30 a.m. All that cer- B U I L D I N G S A N D I M - Clerk of the County of Nastain plot, piece or parcel of PROVEMENTS THEREON sau, wherein HSBC BANK land, with the buildings and E R E C T E D , S I T U A T E D , USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE improvements thereon erect- LYING AND BEING TOWN TRUSTEE FOR THE REGed situate, lying and being OF OYSTER BAY, NEAR ISTERED NOTEHOLDERS in Farmingdale in the Town FARMINGDALE, COUNTY OF RENAISSANCE HOME of Oyster Bay, in the Coun- OF NASSAU AND STATE EQUITY LOAN TRUST ty of Nassau and State of OF NEW YORK 2006-3 is the Plaintiff and Premises will be sold sub- ANTHONY R. MAGLUINew York. Premises known as 154 Woodward Parkway, ject to provisions of filed LO, ET AL. are the DefenFarmingdale, NY 11735. Judgment Index #5410/2011. dants. I, the undersigned (Section: 48, Block: 598, Lot: Joseph M. Terino, Esq. - Ref- Referee will sell at public 12) Approximate amount of eree. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 auction at the SUPREME lien $777,736.78 plus interest Merchants Concourse, Suite COURT, 100 SUPREME and costs. Premises will be 310, Westbury, New York COURT DRIVE CALENsold subject to provisions of 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. DAR CONTROL PART, 5-29-22-15-8-2019 MINEOLA, NY 11501, on filed judgment and terms of 4T-#203374-FARM June 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM, sale. Index No. 11713/2014. Kathpremises known as 4 LISA ryn N. Andreolli, Esq., RefCOURT, FARMINGDALE, LEGAL NOTICE eree. NY 11735: Section 48, Block SUPREME COURT Davidson Fink LLP 517, Lot 741: COUNTY OF NASSAU Attorney(s) for Plaintiff ALL THAT CERTAIN DBW TL HOLDCO 2014, PLOT, PIECE OR PAR28 East Main Street, LLC, Plaintiff -against- CEL OF LAND, SITUATE, Suite 1700 ROBERT P. KIRK, JR. LYING AND BEING AT Rochester, NY 14614-1990 a/k/a ROBERT KIRK, JR. FARMINGDALE, IN THE Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please a/k/a ROBERT P. KIRK, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, visit Auction.com at www. KATHLEEN KIRK, a/k/a C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U Auction.com or call (800) KATHLEEN KIRK, et al A N D S T A T E O F N E W Defendant(s). Pursuant to a YORK 280-2832 Judgment of Foreclosure and Premises will be sold subject Dated: April 10, 2019 5-29-22-15-8-2019 Sale dated March 12, 2019 to provisions of filed Judg4T-#203396-FARM and entered on March 19, ment Index #4148/2015. 2019, I, the undersigned Ref- Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Refereree will sell at public auc- ee. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. RICHARD ZAINO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 05, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RICHARD ZAINO, ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 48 COLONIAL ROAD, OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804: Section 47, Block 97, Lot 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, AT OLD BETHPAGE, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004813/2016. ANTHONY JOHN FALANGA, ESQ. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 6-5; 5-29-22-15-20194T-#203577-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff against SUSANA GOMEZ A/K/A SUSANA CURBELO GOMEZ, ET AL, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 20, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP), Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on June 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 329 Melville Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 47 Block 157 Lot 26. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $908,479.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to
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provisions of filed Judgment John J. Marshall Jr., Esq., Index No 11728/2013. Referee VERNY217 John G. Marks, Esq., Referee 6-12-5; 5-29-22-2019CHJNY358 4T-#203947-FARM 6-5; 5-29-22-15-20194T-#203745-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE MEETING BY THE ZONING INCORPORATED VILLAGE BOARD OF APPEALS OF FARMINGDALE Pursuant to the provisions of NOTICE OF COLLECTION Chapter 246, Article III, SecOF TAXES tion 246-18-E of the Code of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Oyster Bay, nothat I, the undersigned Village tice is hereby given that the Clerk/Treasurer of the Incor- Zoning Board of Appeals has porated Village of Farming- scheduled a public meeting, dale, Nassau County, New which will take place in the York, have received the Tax Town Hall Meeting Room, Roll and Warrant for the col- Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, lection of taxes for the 2019- New York, on JUNE 6, 2019, 2020 fiscal year and that I will at 7:00 P. M., to consider the attend at the Village Office, following appeals: 361 Main Street, Farmingda- BY ORDER OF THE ZONING le, New York from June 1, BOARD OF APPEALS 2019 to July 1, 2019 from APPEAL NO. 19-283 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. exFARMINGDALE cept Saturdays, Sundays and COLLEEN BARRESI: (A) holidays for the purpose of re- Variance to allow existing ceiving such taxes as may be front steps to grade having paid to me without additional less average front yard setcharges. back than permitted by OrTAKE FURTHER NOTICE, dinance. (B) Variance to althat to all such taxes remain- low existing front portico and ing unpaid after July 1, 2019 roofed-over cellar entrance an additional five percentum exceeding maximum building for the first month, and an ad- coverage than permitted by ditional charge in accordance Ordinance. (C) Variance to with Section 924A of Chapter allow existing unscreened air 541 of the Real Property Tax conditioning unit having less Law will be added until paid. side yard setback than permitINCORPORATED VILLAGE ted by Ordinance. OF FARMINGDALE S/s/o Penn St., 65 ft. E/o Elm Brian Harty, Dr., a/k/a 16 Penn Street, Village Clerk/Treasurer Farmingdale, NY Dated: May 22, 2019 & May MAY 27, 2019 29, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING 5-29-22-2019-2T- BOARD OF APPEALS #203926-FARM TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 5-29-2019-1TLEGAL NOTICE #204056-FARM NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., SUPREME COURT- COUNAS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 TY OF NASSAU MASTER PARTICIPATION DEUTSCHE BANK NAT R U S T , B Y C A L I B E R TIONAL TRUST COMPAHOME LOANS, INC., AS NY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ITS ATTORNEY IN FACT, S O U N D V I E W H O M E Plaintiff against LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT2, DAVID FALCO, ET AL, et A S S E T - B A C K E D C E R al Defendants TIFICATES, SERIES 2005Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein OPT2, Plaintiff, Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old AGAINST Country Road, Suite C103, Enrico M. Dipalma, et al. DeWestbury, NY 11590 Attor- fendant(s) ney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure and sale duly enForeclosure and Sale entered tered on April 12, 2018. January 11, 2017, I will sell at I, the undersigned Referpublic auction to the highest ee, will sell at public auction bidder at the CCP Courtroom at the Calendar Control Part in the Nassau Supreme Court, Courtroom in The Nassau 100 Supreme Court Drive, Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Mineola, NY, 11501 on June on July 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM 25, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Prem- premises known as 18 Midises known as 136 Willard wood Ave, Farmingdale, NY Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. 11735. Sec 48 Block 483 Lot All that certain plot piece 6, 7, 8 AND 9. All that cer- or parcel of land, with the tain plot, piece or parcel of buildings and improvements land, with the buildings and thereon erected, situate, lyimprovements thereon erect- ing and being in the Town of ed, situate, lying and being at Oyster Bay, County of Nassau Farmingdale, Town of Oyster and State of New York. SecBay, County of Nassau and tion 48, Block 265 and Lots State of New York. Approx- 19 and 54. imate Amount of Judgment Approximate amount of is $916,910.16 plus interest judgment $371,924.83 plus and costs. Premises will be interest and costs. Premises sold subject to provisions will be sold subject to proviof filed Judgment Index No continued on page 7 007099/14.
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COLUMN World Class Golfers Come To Farmingdale
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armingdale and Bethpage were in the spotlight as world-class golfers, golf fans, spectators, the media and others came to Bethpage Black for the 101st PGA Championship. This was the first time that the PGA tournament was held at Bethpage Black, an extremely difficult, worldclass, public golf course. Golf pros traveled from all over the globe to Long Island to compete in the championship and it was exciting to see so many golfers and golf enthusiasts around town during the week-long championship. Thousands of fans and spectators enjoyed the thrill of watching the spectacular tournament, right here in Farmingdale Village, as well as on TV and live streamed. Brooks Koepka won the 2019 PGA Championship with a -8 score of 272, with Dustin Johnson at a close second with a -6 score of
274. Jordan Spieth, Patrick Kantley and Matt Wallace all tied for third with a -2 score of 278. On behalf of myself and the Farmingdale Board of Trustees, congratulations to the winners and all of the competitors. Farmingdale was proud to be a part of such a monumental sporting event. We were thrilled to see so many people from the tournament sporting caps and PGA merchandise bags, walking along Main Street and throughout the village. After winning his fourth major championship, Koepka came downtown to celebrate at the Dark Horse Tavern. The timing was perfect as the Dark Horse just unveiled their expansion two days earlier. Koepka celebrated in the brand new VIP Party Room with family and friends. We were delighted to see him at a Main Street hot spot. The staff, locals, visitors and patrons at the Dark Horse
LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 28A AGAINST sions of filed Judgment. Index #6854/14. Dominic L. Chiariello, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 6-19-12-5; 5-29-20194T-#204107-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff
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were fascinated to see Koepka celebrating in Farmingdale, and he was an absolute gentleman to the staff. What an honor to have Koepka here downtown. The expansion at the Dark Horse adds a party room and additional dining space, which accommodates about 50 people. It features a full bar, new rest rooms, open air access, along with additional outdoor dining. Congratulations to Steve Kent
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LEGAL NOTICES
Brandon Shauger a/k/a Brandon S. Shauger; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 17, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on July 2, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 18 Frank Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying
and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 48 Block 270 Lots 409, 410, 411 & 412. Approximate amount of judgment $589,881.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 15-010101. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: May 7, 2019 6-19-12-5; 5-29-19-20194T-#204300-FARM
and all at the Dark Horse on the expansion and hosting Koepka. Congratulations to Christina Grimes, owner of Thyme on your Side Artisan Market and Cafe. Her eatery relocated and expanded, moving from Conklin Street to Main Street into the former antique store. Thyme is open for breakfast and lunch, with seating for diners and freshly prepared orders to go. The Farmingdale High School Class of 1949 is having a 70th reunion lunch at La Villetta on Fulton Street on Saturday, June 8, at 12:30 p.m. Classmates Hilda Carman and John Podsiadlo are planning the reunion lunch and expect about 20 to attend. Interested classmates can contact the restaurant for more details. Water system flushing is scheduled in the Village of Farmingdale on Friday, May 31, beginning at 10 p.m. The village will be flushing
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water mains throughout its service area as a part of our regular Distribution System Maintenance Program. This program is designed to remove any accumulation of dissolved materials that may have settled in the mains. Slight water pressure variations or discolored water conditions may occur during this period. Water uses, such as laundering of clothes, may be affected due to coloration of water. If you have questions, call Farmingdale Village Hall at 516-249-0093 or visit www.farmingdalevillage.com. The water is absolutely safe to drink. The Farmers Market returns to the Village Green on Sundays, June 2 through Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Stay tuned for Qwik Ride coming soon to Farmingdale Village. Check the village website, www.farmingdalevillage.com, for more updates.
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Last week, the Farmingdale School District held its voting period, and Farmingdale residents overwhelmingly approved the Farmingdale School District’s 2019-20 budget. The $171,083,800 budget passed with 1,127 “yes” votes and 581 “no” votes. Also passed was Proposition II—the Farmingdale Youth Council Budget for fiscal year 2019-20. “The passing of this budget will help us maintain appropriate class size, elective opportunities, athletic teams, music programs, extracurricular activities, support services and district-wide maintenance projects and equipment,” said Assistant to the Superintendent for Business Michael Motisi. “Farmingdale is a wonderful community and we’re so happy that our residents voted in favor of
providing the financial resources we need to give every child the education they need and deserve.” Also part of the vote, residents re-elected Suzanne D’Amico and Michael Goldberg, who ran unopposed, to the Farmingdale Board of Education. “We thank all the residents of our great community for showing up at the ballot box in this election—and in years past—to let us know how much they value what the school district brings to the town,” said Board of Education President Michael Goldberg. “Suzanne D’Amico and I are thrilled to earn another term serving on the board of such a progressive, kind and upstanding school district.”
Friends For Life Homecare recently attended a special ceremony honoring Amy Recco at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Recco was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Woman of Distinction Award of Nassau County, given to her by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Recco is a shining example of service to others with her kindness and dedication to helping seniors and their families. She is known for selflessly helping anyone who is in need, regardless of whether or not they are a client. Recco is a remarkable woman who devotes —Submitted by Cynthia Younker an incredible amount of time, energy and passion to giving back to the community. Friends For Life Homecare is proud to see her receive this award. — Submitted by Friends For Life Homecare
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