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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino believes schools in the area are doing everything that can to open without spreading the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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Town Of Oyster Bay Prepares For A Different Winter

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ough decisions have to be made. Some people will be happy, while others will be disappointed. However, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino is determined to get through the next part of the COVID-19 pandemic as smoothly as possible. The key for the supervisor is straight forward: re-opening the area as much as possible while limiting the spread of the coronavirus. But as the weather starts to get cold, unexpected challenges with undoubtedly arise. The ones Saladino can predict several months in advanced, such as the increased demand for indoor dining with the closure of otudoor eateries and the eventual return of high school sports. See rest of story on page 4 Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot (USPS 390-230) Postmaster: Send address changes to Long Island Community Newspapers, P.O. Box 1578, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. Entered as periodicals postage paid at the Post Office at Mineola, N.Y. and additional mailing offices under the Act of Congress. Published 51 weeks with a double issue the last week of the year by Long Island Community Newspapers, 132 East Second St., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (P.O. Box 1578). Phone: 516-747-8282. Price per copy is $1.00. Annual subscription rate is $26 in Nassau County.

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Local Polls Roundup

Villages finally hold elections after lengthy pandemic hiatus Village of Kings Point

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Mayor Michael Kalnick received 175 votes winning his uncontested election. Also running unopposed were Trustees David Harounian and Sheldon Kwiat. Harounian received 173 votes and Kwiat received 167 votes.

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fter Governor Andrew Cuomo canceled elections back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, village elections on Long Island were rescheduled to Sept. 15. Here is a round up of the local village election results.

Village of Lake Success

Village of East Hills In the village of East Hills, Trustees Clara Pomerantz and Emanuel Zuckerman both ran unopposed. Pomerantz received 162 votes and Zuckerman received 157 votes.

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Village of Floral Park Trustee Kevin M. Fitzgerald received 520 votes. Trustee Archie T. Cheng received 525 votes. Both trustees ran unopposed and are elected for another two years on the village board.

Village of Old Westbury All three people on the ballot ran unopposed. Trustee Edward Novick earned 98 votes to replace retiring Fred Carillo as mayor. Incumbent Marina Chimerine retained her trustee seats with 98 votes. Andrew Weinberg, a former village trustee, is back on the board, gathering 91 votes.

Village of Garden City Trustee Robert A. Bolebruch received 194 votes. Trustee John M. Delany received 202 votes. Trustee Colleen E. Foley received 201 votes. Trustee Louis M. Minuto received 195 votes. All four trustees ran unopposed and are elected for another two years on the village board.

Village of Roslyn Floral Park Village Hall

Village of Great Neck

Deputy Marshall Berinstein and Trustee Craig Westergard both ran unopposed for their seats.

Village of Roslyn Estates

Trustee and current Deputy Mayor Bart Sobel sought reelection, running unopposed, he received 85 votes. Trustee Norman Namdar did not seek reelection. Great Neck resident Eli Kashi ran unopposed, receiving 122 votes.

Trustees Brian Feingold and Stephen Fox both ran unopposed, each receiving 12 votes.

Village of Russell Gardens In the village of Russell Gardens both unopposed trustees won their elections. Lawrence Chaleff received 34 votes and Matthew Ellis won 33 votes.

Village of Great Neck Estates Trustees Lanny Oppenheim and Howard Hershenhorn both ran unopposed. Oppenheim received 167 votes and Hershenhorn received 171 votes.

Village of Great Neck Plaza

In the Village of Lake Success, Mayor Adam Hoffman was reelected, receiving 82 votes. Three trustees Robert Gal who received 78 votes, Spyro Dimitratos who received 77 votes and Fred Handsman who received 73 votes were all elected to the board. Village Justice Mark Mermel ran unopposed and received 81 votes.

Village of Saddle Rock Garden City Village Hall

received 310 votes and Michael Trustee Ted Rosen received 312 Deluccia received 306 votes. votes and was elected as the mayor, defeating write-in candidate Leonard Village of Kensington Katz, who received 258 votes. All candidates for the Village of Incumbent trustee Pamela Markshield

Kensington’s election were unopposed. Mayor Susan Lopatkin, Deputy Mayor Phillip Bornstein and Trustee Jeffery Greener were all reelected for two-year terms.

Trustees Manny Alani and Ronen Ben-Josef both ran unopposed and received 43 votes each.

Village of Thomaston Incumbent Trustees To-On Pang and James Sharkey both won their unopposed races, receiving 26 and 27 votes respectively.

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Town Of Oyster Bay Prepares For A Different Winter Supervisor Joseph Saladino outlines expectations for dining and sports BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

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ough decisions have to be made. Some people will be happy, while others will be disappointed. However, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino is determined to get through the next part of the COVID-19 pandemic as smoothly as possible. The key for the supervisor is straight forward: re-opening the area as much as possible while limiting the spread of the coronavirus. But as the weather starts to get cold, unexpected challenges with undoubtedly arise. The ones Saladino can predict several months in advance, such as the increased demand for indoor dining with the closure of outdoor eateries and the eventual return of high school sports. Unfortunately, some events will not take place, like the traditional Oyster Festival. This year, it will be mostly virtual. But the town, the Oyster Bay Rotary Club and the Oyster Bay Charitable Fund found a creative way to make sure people can support local businesses with the same spirit of the Oyster Fest. Saladino wants high school athletics to return sooner rather than later, and he believes it can be done in a safe way, vaccine or not. Saladino spoke to Anton Media Group about the re-opening of schools, going virtual for major town events and more.

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What are your expectations with schools re-opening? We commend our local school districts for how they’ve successfully navigated these unchartered waters and offered students meaningful education, support and solace under the most challenging of circumstances. Our school districts have truly been a beacon of hope and a community lifeline throughout this crisis for both students and parents.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino believes schools in the area are doing everything that can to open without spreading the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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With the fall’s arrival, what will be different in the area in terms of COVID-19 regulations? We have seen so many changes over the past several months as we enter every phase of this new normal. As was the case over the summer, many events will continue to move to a virtual or otherwise reimagined platform, such as the annual Oyster Festival, which takes place each year in our hamlet. We, too, will continue looking for creative ways for our residents to enjoy their fall seasons, including our upcoming Halloween drive-in movie series.

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How do you see the situation changing as the weather gets colder and indoor dining will become the only option for patrons? How is the town working with restaurant owners to make sure they can safely serve guests inside? We successfully worked with restaurant owners to help them re-open with outdoor dining earlier

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than originally planned in our state. The town continues to help our business community get back on its feet and we have helped restaurants increase their capacity and attract diners to their establishment while of course maintaining all social distancing regulations. In the coming days, we will announce Foodie Week, a unique opportunity for dining establishments to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots. It will take place from Oct. 4 to 11. This week-long extravaganza will highlight the finest culinary creations our local chefs, bakers, and artisans have to offer.

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For parents, students and coaches upset that fall sports will not happen, what is your message for them? What needs to be done to bring winter and spring sports back in a safe way? These have obviously been unprecedented times and for parents, balancing the educational and

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psychological needs of their children has been a struggle. Needless to say, the initial decision to fully cancel fall sports was very upsetting to thousands of students, parents and school officials. We worked with dozens of communities to advocate for the return of fall sports, specifically those deemed safe for play by New York State. We rallied with parents, student athletes, high school sports officials, and school representatives to urge Section VIII of the New York State Public High School Sports Association to allow our kids back on the fields. It’s been months of navigating through virtual learning, Zoom lessons, inconsistencies in what they can and can’t do. While school districts have been doing a monumental job in keeping it all together while keeping our children safe, these kids have truly endured enough. Many of them need the outlet that sports provide. We all know the obvious benefits of athleticism, especially to our young people, but the rewards go far beyond keeping them active and physically fit. Sports help them learn concepts of cooperation and teamwork, lessons they take with them throughout the rest of their lives. Many of our children have been playing these sports throughout their entire school careers, and utilize athletics to further their academics in college and beyond. Of course, we recognize that any return has to be achieved in a safe and efficient manner, and we are fully confident that this goal can be reached. We’ve already proven throughout this state that regular activities can return in a safe and responsible manner, provided everyone follows the rules and helps protect one another. Do you have a story you want to tell? Share it with me at jwolkin@antonmediagroup.com

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ineteen years after the terrorist attacks on the United States, Carle Place continues to do its part to remember those who died that day—and in its aftermath. As usual, resident John Heslin provided the emotional highlight when the Carle Place American Legion Post held its annual ceremony on Sept. 11. For 16 years, Heslin attended the ceremonies at Ground Zero until health problems forced him to stay closer to home. At either place, Heslin has a personal connection, honoring the memory of his nephew, Glen Petitt of Oakdale. He displayed his nephew’s picture to the assembled at Veterans Memorial Park at the commemoration. Petitt, who followed his uncle’s advice to join the NYPD, was a member of the video unit and was killed while filming rescue operations at the World Trade Center. Heslin, a retired NYPD officer, wore the same badge— No. 3815—as his father, also a city cop. Heslin noted that

The Carle Place American Legion Post 1718 held its annual commemoration of the attacks on the United States on the 19th anniversary of 9-11. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

his nephew wore that number as well. Glen’s brother Neal, Heslin’s godson, is a member of the MTA police K-9 unit and was given a special shield with the same number. The retired officer called it, “The family shield.” Heslin also singled out resident Tina Karen, whose husband Charles,

NYPD officer Charles “Chuck” Karen of Carle Place died of 9/11related cancer on Nov. 4, 2015. He had taken part in rescue efforts at Ground Zero. His widow Tina attended the Carle Place ceremony. (File Photo)

a NYPD officer, succumbed to cancer related to his work at Ground Zero. A bench was dedicated to Karen’s memory at Rushmore Elementary School, where he and Tina were members of the PTA. His sons Charles and Dominic attend the school district. Post Commander Al Piscitelli emceed the ceremony. Legion

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Roslyn Board In Favor Of Lumber Road Apartments BY JADA BUTLER

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he Roslyn Board of Trustees conducted a virtual public hearing on Sept. 15 to hear ongoing revisions to site plans for the proposed apartment complex at 45 Lumber Rd. Following the board’s July 21 hearing, the applicant addressed previous concerns regarding water and sewage systems, traffic and the impact on the school district. After the applicant submitted revised supporting documents for the proposal on Aug. 14, the board found many of these concerns resolved. Deputy Mayor Marshall Bernstein shared the results of a full Environmental Assessment Form, which found that the project posed no identifiable potential impacts on the environment. The Nassau County Planning Department gave the proposal the green light with the strong suggestion that Roslyn adopt a new policy in affordable housing in connection with new rental or housing projects. This policy would mandate 20 percent of rental units within a complex be set aside for affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. New York State law mandates a 10 percent minimum. The applicant agreed to this condition. The applicant shared that, verbally, Nassau County confirmed there is adequate capacity to handle water and sewage on this property. A written letter of approval from the county has been drafted and is awaiting final confirmation from the village pump station before it is submitted to the board. No new construction of pipelines will be necessary, as the project will operate on the current existing system in place on the property, according to the applicant’s representative, Thomas Pantelis. The board shared no further concerns and Bernstein turned the floor to public comment, opening with remarks from attorney Carrie Anne Tondo of the Hauppauge-based Ingerman Smith LLP, representing the Roslyn School District. “Amid growing concerns, at this time the district opposes this application,” Tondo said. She stated the

The Roslyn Board of Trustees held a continued hearing on the application for 45 Lumber Rd. preliminary analysis of the proposal students produced from these if approved in its current state reapartments in any one year averaged vealed the addition of at least 16 new to 313, or less than one student per students. This number, she said, is at 11 units. This, the applicant argued, odds with the projected cost of new anticipates only three to four new students expected from this project, student-aged residents to come from exceeding the listed $5,000 per the proposed units. student at the cost of the taxpayer. Tondo “respectfully disagreed,” Tondo stated prolonged studarguing that the data from the ies show “enrollment is on 2019 study did not include the rise in the district,” factors presented by the growing to 144 in COVID-19 pandemic. the next five years Tondo argued that without the addition the independent Amid growing of new or expanded study ordered by concerns, at this time housing projects. the school district, the district opposes this performed by a Pantelis shared application. information which professional demogcontested Tondo’s rapher specializing -Carrie Anne Tondo claim. A May 2019 in enrollment studies, study conducted by the better reflects the current Real Estate Institute at Stony reality which yields an Brook University College of Business anticipated 16 new students. analyzed the impact of market rate “What if your study is wrong, and apartments similar to the Lumber ours is right? Who pays the price, the Road project on school district taxpayers?” Tondo said. To conclude the hearing, enrollment across Long Island. Bernstein shared a resolution The study found that in the last written by Mayor John Durkin, who 15 years, the greatest number of

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could not attend. Durkin shared his support and overall approval for the project, and thanked the applicant for making sure all factors of the project were in order. Regarding the concerns with the school districts, Durkin stated that the Village of Roslyn would not bar any children from receiving an education in their district. He pointed out that because of the 20 percent affordable housing units mandate, the anticipated new students could potentially come from a low socioeconomic standing, and he did not agree with the school district’s stance on excluding those children from the education system. “It does not align with the vision or values of our community,” he wrote. The board will continue to review newly-added information and follow updates on the project’s progression to discuss at the next meeting. The Board of Trustees will reconvene on Tuesday, Oct. 21 via Zoom. —Jada Butler is a contributing writer for Anton Media Group

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ll Gave Some. Some Gave All. We Will Never Forget.” Those words, inscribed on the Westbury Fire Department (WFD) 9-11 Memorial at Hose Company No. 2, summarize the theme of the department’s annual memorial ceremony for September 11. Held on Sept. 12, the commemoration followed a familiar pattern, with WFD Chaplain Jon Wicks and Village of Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro featured as the main speakers. Wreaths were placed in remembrance of all who died on 9-11. These included two department members who passed away from 9-11-related illnesses, ex-chief Richard Dellacona and 27-year WFD member Robert The Westbury Fire Department Color Guard stands at attention next to the Langer. Both of their names are 9-11 Memorial. (Photo by Kevin Imm) etched on the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall at Empire State Plaza in Albany, as well as on occurring in the line of duty. place the wreaths. memorial bricks at the WFD memoRepresentatives from the Dellacona In addition to Cavallaro, Westbury rial. Their deaths were considered as and Langer, families were on hand to trustees Steve Corte, Beaumont

Jefferson, William Wise and Vincent Abbatiello were on hand for the ceremony. Anton Media Group asked WFD Chief Ken Gass Jr. to comment, and he said, “September 11 is one of the darkest days in our nation’ s history. I had several friends murdered by the acts of the terrorists on that fateful day 19 years ago. As a fire service it is important for us to remember the men and women that went before us and have paved the way to where we are today. With that being said, this service will and should go on in perpetuity so we never forget what went on that day. In sum and summary, it is an extremely important day of remembrance for those innocent people that left their houses, firehouses and police precincts, and never got to go home again.” To comment on this story, email frizzo @antonmediagroup.com

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he Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) has made some significant upgrades to its website that all focus on customer convenience. With the latest round of website enhancements, residents and local business owners now have the convenience of a new secure online bill payment portal for certain transactions, interactive forms for sewer connection and disconnection and grease trap applications. As the GNWPCD and the community continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the district has taken many measures to limit face-to-face interactions to keep both employees and residents safe. “The COVID-19 pandemic, like for so many, has really made us take a second look at how we can improve the customer service experience in the name of safety and convenience,” GNWPCD Chairman Jerry Landsberg, said. “The launch of these website upgrades was also fostered by our continued pursuit to improve services for our customers

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District made significant upgrades to its website.(Photo source: Google Images) while streamlining operations to become more efficient and cost effective. This project has certainly accomplished all of these goals and we could not be prouder to offer them to the community we serve.” As the district embarked on making upgrades to decrease physical contact with the public due to the

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customers to submit payments for certain transactions and complete applications for the most common procedures from any device with an internet connection. The old method would require downloading the form electronically, printing, writing in information and then delivering or mailing to the district. Online payments were not accepted and required submission either in-person or by mail. “Not only is this more convenient for customers, it saves a lot of staff time that would have otherwise been spent processing paperwork,” Commissioner Steve Reiter said. “Now that these processes are essentially automated, we can focus our resources to identify additional areas for improvement and efficiency.” For additional information and updates about the GNWPCD, visit the website at www.gnwpcd.net to sign up for email newsletters or call the office at 516-482-0238. —Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

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pair of key repaving projects in Glenwood Landing that Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) advocated for as top-priority road repairs are now complete. The projects include the long-awaited repaving of a 1.98-mile span of Kissam Lane from Glenwood Road to Glen Cove Avenue and 2.69 miles of Glenwood Road from Shore Road to Glen Cove Avenue (pictured on Friday, Aug. 28). Earlier this season, Dosoris Way between Walnut Road and Forest Avenue (1.38 mi.); Pearsall Avenue between Cedar Swamp and Town Path/Duck Pond Roads (0.95 mi.); Highland Road between Walnut Road and Town Path (0.66 mi.) and Walnut Road between Pearsall and Forest Top-priority road repairs in Glenwood Landing are now complete. Avenues (1.65 mi.) were completed in (Photo by Peter M. Budraitis) the City of Glen Cove, amounting for an additional 4.64 miles of paving. in the week of August 31, road work of Roslyn Harbor and the hamlets of More work within the 11th is scheduled to begin on 7.72 miles Glenwood Landing and Glen Head. Legislative District is pending. Later of Glen Cove Avenue in the Village Repaving is to extend from the south

curb line of Back Road at Bryant Avenue and continue to Craft Avenue. All told, these more than 16.5 miles of repaving projects are part of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s ambitious 2020 plan to re-pave 200 lane miles for the second consecutive year. “These upgrades will go a long way toward improving quality of life, bolstering traffic safety and stimulating economic growth throughout the 11th Legislative District,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I thank County Executive Curran for her unwavering commitment to Nassau County’s infrastructure, which is evident by her pursuit of such a comprehensive portfolio of road projects. With a new school year on the horizon, I urge everyone to drive safely as classes resume throughout Nassau County.” —Submitted by the office of Leglislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

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passed away, it just strengthened uncontested elections are very comthat resolve because Bob was a mon in village politics. Hirsch left the he Village of Flower Hill had mentor and showed us how to serve a Flower Hill Party to start the Liberty one of the more interesting community.” Party and ran against her colleagues. and unique village elections on McNamara would still stay on the She recruited three residents to run Long Island. The ongoing pandemic ballot for the election despite being for trustee on the Liberty Party ticket was obviously a wrench thrown in the deceased, the application deadline to and decided to take on Herrington way, but a heated campaign pitted run had already passed. Herrington for mayor. colleagues against each other and an announced that if McNamara won “For me, the way I saw Flower Hill unexpected death to the mayor and his seat, he would appoint Claire was that it was clubby and seats on trustee candidate created a race that Dorfman to the trustee position. Sure the board are handed down to peois not often seen in village politics. enough, McNamara did win the seat ple,” Hirsch said. “You don’t often see The election itself was postponed on the board and Dorfman is expect- someone strike out and try and run twice by Gov. Andrew Cuomo due to ed to be appointed to the position at Brian Herrington for an open seat. Someone will give concerns brought by the pandemic, the next board meeting. up their seat mid-term so that then McNamara, 76, passed away on April but it finally took place on Tuesday, Turnout for this election was the incumbent runs again. There’s 15. McNamara had decided not to Sept. 15 after it was originally slated exceedingly high, compared to past rarely a challenge. There’s rarely an run for mayor again, but was still for March. village elections, with more than 800 examination of the political process on the ballot to be a trustee for the The Flower Hill Party ended up residents voting. where two candidates square off and village. sweeping the upstart Liberty Party, “We had over 800 people vote, you have a choice. And we gave that “Serving [Flower Hill] through the which is unheard of as far as anybody this time even though it didn’t work winning every position on the board pandemic, through the tropical storm can remember,” Herrington said. “It is out my way.” of trustees and village justice, which was uncontested. Acting Mayor Brian and the power outage, it’s something the largest turnout in village history For the full story, Herrington will officially become the that I never want our community to and to win with over 70 percent of the go to manhassetpress.com go through, but those are the days elected mayor after beating trustee vote, was very telling of the hard work where you really enjoy to do because from the Flower Hill Party team and Kate Hirsch, 596 to 233. you’re helping people and you’re Herrington, who at the time was staff.” What did you think of this story? deputy mayor, unexpectedly became helping people in a time of need,” The high turnout was partly due Share it with me at mschaden@ Herrington said. “I think when Bob acting mayor after Mayor Robert to this being a contested election, antonmediagroup.com mschaden@antonmediagroup.com

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Scott Fairgrieve Wins Village Justice Seat BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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ith what was an interesting election cycle this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, village residents voted for who they wanted to be their next village justice last Tuesday at village hall. The winner is Scott Fairgrieve, who received 711 votes while incumbent Village Justice Steven Barnwell received 617 votes. “I wish to thank the voters of Mineola for their trust and confidence in electing me Mineola Village Justice,” Fairgrieve said. “I want to thank the hundreds of people who went out of their way to make this possible. I will work very hard to do a good job in this new position.” Fairgrieve, who has been a Mineola resident for 42 years, will still be allowed to practice law now that he is the new village justice, after pondering whether or not he would still be able to practice due to New York State’s Constitutional age limitations for judicial positions. “I’m a full-time judge for 20 years and I’m an acting county court judge right now,” Fairgrieve said back in March of this year. “I have to retire this year because it’s in the New York State Constitution. John O’Shea unfortunately died and the Mineola justice is part-time and I decided that I want to run for it. I want to continue as a judge. I have much more to give and I want to continue serving the community of Mineola. I like the people and the community. They’re all hardworking and community-oriented.” During his career, Fairgrieve, who is a graduate of Adelphi University and St. John’s Law School, has been found “well qualified” by the Nassau County Bar Association five times—a highest rating honor, has published more than 300 decisions and is an adjunct professor at Long Island University, teaching business law. As a practicing attorney for 24 years, Fairgrieve said he became a judge because he likes people, academics and writing. Those three aspects allowed him to combine everything into one profession. Fairgrieve is often a guest speaker at Mineola, Roslyn, Wheatley, North Shore, Manhasset, Sewanhaka high schools and other community organizations where he gives talks about the dangers of DWI, the use of false identification documents, speeding

and drug use. In addition, Fairgrieve is a board member and speaker chairperson of County Seat Kiwanis, a judge for Moot Court at St. Aidan’s Grammar School, a board member for the NHP-Mineola Runners and Greater Long Island Running clubs, a member and past advocate for the Knights of Columbus-Corpus Christi Council and a past board member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. From 1982-94, Fairgrieve was village trustee and at one point was also deputy mayor of Mineola. “I was there with [mayor] Ann Galante and was the one who proposed the recreation program [and] we got trees on Jericho Turnpike,” Fairgrieve said. Fairgrieve was the co-founder, director and volunteer of the Mineola Mustang Run, which ran for 25 years. The event benefited the Mineola

Fire Department, Mineola Junior Fire Department, Mineola Auxiliary Police, Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Mineola Athletic Association, Mineola School District and the Boys and Girls Scouts. “Thank you to all the voters and residents of Mineola,” Barnwell, who was appointed as village justice John O’Shea’s replacement in January, said in a statement. “During a national health crises and an election that was canceled for six months, you all stayed interested and active in supporting your candidates. Then you turned out in large numbers for the vote. A very special thank you to all those who supported me. It was an honor to have your support and a pleasure to have worked with all of you. In particular, Mayor Strauss, Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira, Trustee Dennis Walsh and Trustee George

Scott Fairgrieve Durham. But even more than them, I want to thank all my neighbors and friends who lent their support in every possible way. Thank you all.” Also winning reelection is trustee Paul Cusato and deputy mayor Paul Pereira, who were both unopposed. Cusato received 840 votes while Pereira received 997 votes.

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n a Village of Farmingdale election that pitted incumbent Mayor Ralph Ekstrand against former mayor George “Butch” Starkie, the former came away the victor by a margin of 830 votes to 568 to win re-election. In addition, incumbent trustees Deputy Mayor William Barnett and Walter Priestley were re-elected after running unopposed. They garnered 1,120 and 1,110 votes respectively. Ekstrand is embarking on his third term as mayor, first having been elected in 2012 and subsequently reelected in 2016. Previously he served as a village trustee from 200812 during Starkie’s sole mayoral term. Development in the village was the major issue at the crux of this election. Starkie’s decision to run for his old position stemmed in part from his belief that the current administration had been stepping away from the tenets of a master plan for redeveloping the village’s downtown that was codified during his time in office. The Farmingdale High School alum also felt there was a lack of transparency when it came to these kind of decisions being made. But in the end, the will of the residents prevailed at the polls. Starkie said as much in a Facebook post that read, “This is what elections need to look like. Issues were raised, public was engaged and the public spoke. I love America and the village I call home. Good luck to Walter Priestley, Bill Barrett and Mayor Ralph Ekstrand. Maybe our nation can learn something from our little village?” Given the current political climate, the lack of rancor in this race was all the more impressive. Credit the decision by both candidates to squarely focus on the issues as the prime reason behind how this extended campaign season played out. “We both want Farmingdale to move forward,” Ekstrand said. “We just have two different ideologies of how to move Farmingdale in the correct direction. But it doesn’t mean one person is bad and the other one is good. It just means we have two perspectives on how to do it.” It’s a sentiment Starkie agrees with. “We put the issues out there,” he said. “Everyone knows what they are now and people had a choice and

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they chose. I’m totally at peace with think public debate would have been that. It was democracy at its best—no awesome. Even if the results were mud-slinging and no nastiness. I the same, I really think it would have congratulated Ralph, Bill and Walter. I given people some clarity instead of think we all want what’s best for this back and forth about whose Farmingdale. How we get numbers were fuzzy. there is always up for I think everything debate.” could have been In a nod to fact-checked. But This is what elections need to the current at the end of look like. Issues were raised, public the day, it’s all public health was engaged, and the public spoke. good.” challenges presented by A major isI love America and the village I call the pandemsue Ekstrand home. Good luck to Walter Priestley, ic and as a had was with Bill Barrett and Mayor Ralph means of Starkie’s asEkstrand. Maybe our nation can providing a sessment that learn something from our larger public the former’s space for social administration little village? distancing, the isn’t practicing —Former Village of Farmingdale election was transparency perMayor George moved to St. Kilian taining to the village’s “Butch” Starkie Auditorium, where it ran development plans. from noon to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. “He said we didn’t have transpar15. While Starkie was magnanimous ency for the developers,” Ekstrand regarding the election’s outcome, said. “The average developer had four he does rue the oversized effect the public hearings and granted, he did pandemic had on the process. not come to them. If nobody comes to “The sad thing too is that COVID-19 public hearings, how can I be accused threw a wrench into this,” he said. “I of not being transparent because the

As a means of providing a larger public space for social distancing, the election was moved from village hall to St. Kilian Auditorium. (Photo by Dave Gil de Rubio)

public doesn’t come? It doesn’t mean I’m not transparent. That’s the problem with local government and the people. The people don’t understand that we publish things in the paper. We put signs up saying we’re having a public hearing and then they say they never heard about it and would have said one thing or another. You can’t say that after the fact. That was the biggest thing in the election. There’s little I can do about that. We did all these things to make it more transparent and the people don’t show up.” A 2018 proposal for the Staller Associates’ Lofts project at 333 Main St. next to village hall was what prompted Starkie to run. And while it never became a reality, this kind of development in the village might prompt him to throw his hat in the ring again. “I told Walter [Priestley] that Staller was what got me on this rampage,” he said. “People had no clue the magnitude of what this project would have looked like. It was an outrage that would have dwarfed village hall. I’m so grateful that they didn’t have the votes and pulled it. If anyone thinks that they’re going to get the density that’s allowed at the railroad station next to village hall, then I’ll get back on my horse again. I really hope we can avoid that.” As for Ekstrand, the voters returning him to office means he’ll be moving forward with a major project that will involve burying telephone lines downtown. “We’re looking at burying the telephone lines on Main Street,” the mayor explained. “We have a $500,000 grant from Senator Kevin Thomas to do so and we’ll be working with LIPA, which as you know, is a public power authority governed by the State of New York. They would bond the whole scenario at their bond rating and the village would just have to pay off the bond in 20 years. We’d get rid of all the poles and everything would underground from Prospect Street to the railroad tracks. It’s something that has to be done. It’s not cheap but you know what? The longer you wait, the more it costs.” What did you think of this story? Share it with me at: dgilderubio @antonmediagroup.com

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Upset In Massapequa Park Former trustee Dan Pearl defeats interim mayor Teresa Spinosa BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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or the first time in 18 years, Teresa Spinosa will not be a public servant, having lost the race for mayor to former trustee Dan Pearl. Spinosa wound up running in her first contested election, with Just Get It Done Party candidate Dr. Cynthia Paulis rounding out the slate. The final tally was Pearl pulling in 1,536 votes, Spinosa tallying 536 and Paulis coming in with 371. Two trustee seats were also up for grabs, with Spinosa’s Village People’s Rights-First Party running mates Richard Begandy (533) and Kristian Hernandez (571) falling to Pearl’s Village Unity Party compatriots Dana Durso (1,614) and Todd Svec (1,800). The incumbent was the interim mayor, completing the remaining term of former Mayor Jeff Pravato, who was recently voted as the Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes during the November 2019 elections. While the original election was supposed to be held on Wednesday, March 18, New York State mandates postponed local elections due to the pandemic and led to it being moved to Tuesday, Sept. 15. The extended hiatus worked against Spinosa, who claimed in an official statement that an influx of financial support to Pearl’s war chest from village outsiders allowed him to run a negative campaign during the extra six months the election ran. “I am very proud to have served the residents of our great village for over 18 years,” the statement reads. “Unfortunately, we were up against a large political machine that was determined to get a stronghold into our village at all costs. This was evidenced by the enormous about of money spent on campaigning and advertising, which was unprecedented for our village elections. They were backed by large corporations, other organizations and people who are not residents of our village. They used their funding to spread lies and misconceptions to mislead our residents.” Among the falsehoods she claims Pearl’s party spread had to do with taxes being raised and other alleged financial improprieties. “They said I raised taxes, which is a downright lie,” Spinosa said. “I’m a CPA—why would I want to raise taxes?

That’s a false statement.” Spinosa admits that the COVID-19 anxiety and stress residents experienced may have also compounded her chances at winning the race, particularly when it came to decisions she made in the interest of maintaining public safety. Canceling a string of events including the village’s annual firework display and Independence Day parade proved to be unpopular, as was a reluctance to close off streets for outdoor dining under the direction of NYCOM [New York Conference of Mayors], the governing body in Albany. “Was COVID-19 to blame?,” she Members of the Village Unity Party from left: Dan Pearl, Dana Durso asked. “Yes. But I was happy that I was and Todd Svec (Photo by Madison Spanademos) in place to help everybody get through it because I’m not really the type to waver under pressure. A lot of people were looking for leadership. They were scared and I was trying to give them calm leadership—telling them we were going to get through this. People were angry that their lives were changing and I was being blamed for it in the end. Then people wanted me to close the streets so that restaurants could have tables in the street. I couldn’t do that because we were told that we had to practice social distancing and you couldn’t create an environment with the outdoor dining that would create a party environment.” Now that Pearl has been sworn in, immediate plans include reviewing current code enforcement rules and Members of the Village People’s Rights-First Party from left: Former trustee reviewing the village budget, someRichard Begandy, ex-Mayor Teresa Spinosa and Kristian Hernandez thing he’d been working on as a trustee with the former administration. For five or six years, we haven’t had a story about every time you knocked “Within the next few months, we single tax increase. I’m overly conon a door. You have to understand want to start looking at code enforcescious of the budget. [He said] I gave that not everybody is telling you the ment, the building department and see myself a raise. We had a raise in 2007 truth about their version of it. I’ve got how we can expedite permits,” Pearl for about $400. That was the last raise.” to trust the village’s version. I think explained. “In general, revenue all For Pearl, who is currently the depwe have to be a little more in tune and around was down. On the flip side, our compassionate with the residents.” uty commissioner of the Department expenditures aren’t what we anticipatAs for accusations of outsider influ- ed. I’ve got two new trustees coming of Public Works in charge of sanitation and solid waste for the Town of Oyster ence, including one source reporting on. We want to see some other areas the town’s Republican Party donated Bay, his victory came based on the we might be able to save some money issues his party ran on. $40,000 to his coffers, Pearl explains he on or other ways we can generate rev“I think we won because of our plat- raised $20,000 via two separate fund enue. We work for the people, so we’re form,” he said. “I think the residents re- raisers attended by family and friends going to do everything that we can to soundingly want to see some change. and flatly denies the accusation. make the village better than ever.” The village has been running very well, “I absolutely did not get $40,000 but sometimes change is needed. I from the Republican Party,” Pearl said. think the adjusting of more sensible “I have friends in the Republican Party, code enforcement applications Democratic Party and friends from all What did you think of this story? Share it with me at: dgilderubio resonated very big with people. That’s walks of life. But I absolutely did not @antonmediagroup.com the one thing everybody had a horror receive that [amount from the GOP].

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South Woods Adds Holocaust Memoir By Syosset Resident To Curriculum BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

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olocaust education is mandatory in New York State, but one local writer wants Nassau County schools to use his father’s incredible story from World War II in their curricula. Sherwin Gluck published Private Good Luck last year, sharing details of his father’s escape from Czechoslovakia, his life as a soldier fighting the Nazis and postwar life. Now, South Woods Middle School is the first of what Gluck hopes are many regional schools to add the memoir to its classes. Gluck, a lifelong Syosset resident, believes this will personalize the experience of learning about the Holocaust for students. “In 1938, his older brother came to America,” the author said. “At that point, the Czechoslovakian government collapsed. My dad and his siblings wanted to come to America, but they were trapped in this limbo. In

Irving Gluck engraved his mess cup from World War II with his information and history in case he was killed. (Photo courtesy of Sherwin Gluck)

February 1940, he, his brother and two sisters came to America.” The Gluck family settled in Ohio. Within three years, Irving joined the U.S. Army. He was off to war, returning to Europe to save his people. “But he wasn’t sent to battle because he wasn’t a citizen yet,” Sherwin said. “A federal judge arrived and approved his citizenship. Then, they sent him to Naples into combat.” The memoir walks readers through

life as a Jew in Europe, coming to America before finding out what happened to Gluck’s entire family that remained in Europe. Gluck said this book is perfect to teach because of not only the local connection, but also that he has hundreds of records, including death notices from the Nazis, letters from his father and his father’s neighbors and more. He actually sent them to the United States Holocaust Memorial and Museum in Washington, D.C., which will publish them online as part of a growing database of records. “What I want them to know is that living among you are people who went through this,” Gluck said. “Here is proof. I show Nazi records and you can hear a pin drop. Children are astounded. I would love to see it used with the collection of letters.” South Woods is adding the memoir to its curriculum on the cusp of the Claims Conference’s stunning study that shows New Yorkers lack

knowledge about the Holocaust. About 20 percent of millennials and Gen Zers in the study from the state believe Jews caused the Holocaust, while 58 percent of those surveyed in New York couldn’t name one of the 40,000-plus concentration camps or ghettos created by the Nazi regime. New York is one of 15 states that mandates Holocaust education in schools, but the guidelines for it are vague. To purchase Private Good Luck, search for the title on the internet or visit your local book store.

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PSEG-Long Island President Dan Eichhorn told Newsday that this storm was “something we expected and we think planned for well,” and that without its planning efforts, which “really saved us...we would have been in a world of hurt now”. As opposed, I suppose, to the Leslie Gore-Marvin Hamlisch musical dream world of “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” that Mr. Eichhorn seems to believe Long Islanders are currently enjoying. Mr. Eichhorn also defended PSEG by “noting that customers were out upward of 20 DAYS after Superstorm Sandy”, but he might as well have pointed to the Biblical Noah’s Ark story about a flood that lasted 40 days (and nights)”. Now here’s what President Eichhorn told me (and a million other PSEG customers) in 10 glossy pages of his 2019 and 2018 “Performance” and “Progress” Reports: “I’m proud of the tremendous progress our people have made toward delivering the service you deserve... excellent customer service, best-in-class reliability and storm response...stay informed with our fully-mobile

outage map...new MyPower map...Trees are a leading cause of power outages— particularly during storms. From day one, we’ve made this a priority...Long Island’s stronger energy grid is already preventing more outages and shortening the ones that can’t be prevented.” Thus saith Mr. Eichhorn in January 2020 and January 2019. Here are just a few of the claims and promises PSEG made to its million customers in its two glossy six-page brochures from Jan. 1, 2014 (and 2015): 2014: “Welcome to your new electric company...Make customer satisfaction...our top priority...Responsiveness to customer needs...Always live up to our pledge to listen to and respond to their needs...We do one thing exceptionally well—listen to our customers...Great customer service starts with a two-way dialog... When you need to talk with us—by phone, text, email or Twitter—we’ll be there to help.” 2015: “A year ago, we made you three promises: 1. Make customer satisfaction our top priority; 2. Work to maintain industry-leading service

reliability; 3. Improve every aspect of the storm response process. Here’s how we did: We made substantial progress on every one of our objectives. Our improvements included...expanding tree trimming to reduce storm outages, and implementing new technologies like an automated Call Center System and our new Outage Management System. PSEG will keep listening to you. Customers told us they appreciated all the ways we stayed in touch. Every day we will strive to improve your service. Our first year began with promise—and ended with promises kept. Our commitment to you in 2015 and beyond is even stronger. We pledge to continue to be just as transparent and forward-thinking in everything we do.” Do any PSEG Long Island customers remember the recent March 2020 “Dear Customer” letter we all received? Well, I saved my copy (might even frame it now) , and will quote some of it for you now. Try not to laugh, or get even angrier than you probably already are. “PSEG is standing up to severe weather by strengthening the electric

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Why Are We Raking Leaves In August? As August ended and we were led kicking and screaming into Labor Day, the days were still hot and sticky, but the nights were getting colder. You may have noticed it’s starting to get darker earlier. You also may have noticed, for some strange reason, you need to rake the back yard. As if 2020 could not get any more bizarre, my yard is starting to look more like the weekend before Halloween instead of the weekend before Labor Day. Why are dead leaves all over Long Island in the middle of August? What’re we expecting next, frogs raining from the skies and a swarm of locust? The south-facing side of trees and bushes were pelted with saltwater carried by the high winds from Tropical Storm Isaias, causing them to wilt and die. Trees and bushes went from green to brown almost overnight, but only on one side. Apparently, the wind carried plenty of salt, but because of the lack of rain, it never washed off.

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“Isaias blew in from the south with a tremendous amount of ocean salt,” said Mina Vescera, a nursery, and landscape specialist from Cornell Cooperative Extension out of Suffolk County. “Without much rain,” she said, “It deposited damaging salt on tender leaves, what’s called “salt burn.” Salt burn? Who knew there even was such a thing? “It’s certainly made a lot of plants, especially on the southwest side, look pretty bad,” said

Vescera. “But it is, for the most part, a superficial injury and unless the plant was in really bad shape, it’s likely that it will come back fine next year.” It seems like this phenomenon was limited to Long Island shrubbery. We got blasted with high winds (and apparently a high salt content) but not a lot of rain. Maybe that’s why you should drink a lot of water and try and maintain a low salt diet. Who knows, perhaps that could be the reason you’re losing your hair? Our neighbors from upstate and New Jersey, who were also hit hard by the winds of Isaias, aren’t digging into sheds to find their rakes though. Matthew Wunsch of the National Weather Service (New York Office) said there was a simple explanation. They had more rain than us, which washed off the salt. “We tracked the salt burn as far as 20 miles inland on Long Island,” Wunsch said, “If you get rain, it will tend to wash

like most Long Islanders may the salt away.” have some more raking to do My wife and I spent the better part of an hour clearing the before we get to October. dead leaves from our patio and Matt from the National gazebo this weekend. We have Weather Service noted if a a lot of trees in the back storm like Isaias yard and every comes calling fall, it becomes again, we can a nightmare to wash the salt clean things off the plants to up. We would prevent them routinely have from dying close to 100 bags prematurely. Not every season. sure how that is But raking going to help with leaves in the trees, but it’s August? That’s good news for the just nuts. Saltwater deposited on azalea bushes. After learning trees and bushes by I guess there about the salt is a silver lining Tropical Storm Isaias’s burn phenome- high winds caused many in all of this. We non, I surveyed of these plants to wilt, should have the trees on our die and cause leaves to fewer leaves to property and prematurely drop to the rake when it sure enough, does get into late ground. one side looked October. utterly dead while the other Paul DiSclafani, a was thriving. Unfortunately Massapequa resident, is a Press for us, there are still plenty Club of Long Island award-winof dead leaves on the south ning columnist (2018, 2020) side of our trees that haven’t and an Anton Media Group fallen to the ground yet. Looks contributor since 2016.

Change Of Seasons For many folks, the end of the summer is a time of new beginnings. A brand-new school year starts, the advent of the change of seasons begins and the countdown to the holiday season commences. Many folks, including me, are grateful for the summer, but look forward to the cool, crisp air and leaves that reflect the warm color palette that Mother Nature offers. Harvest time begins as farms out east offer pick-your-own stands of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and early varieties of apples. Summertime, even as it dwindles, continues to be a time for feeling laid back and relaxed. Even though many of us work from home, there’s something about sunshine and warm weather that just makes people “feel good”. I had this conversation with my dentist earlier this week while he completed my root canal. My dentist falls into the category of folks who feel great sadness as the summer begins to fade. As he mentioned, “Sunshine and summertime just make people happy.” He’s correct, for there

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are quite a few folks who suffer from SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. When the days grow shorter and we begin to wake in darkness (and travel home from work in that same darkness), people begin to feel depressed. This depression can linger for months or years, so if you’re one of the folks who suffers with SAD, please don’t brush it off. There are treatments that can help, including psychotherapy, light therapy and medications to help you deal with that “zapped energy” feeling. For the record, more women suffer

from the syndrome than men and it frequently occurs between the ages of 18 to 35, though any age category can be affected. When serotonin and melatonin levels become depleted, especially in the presence of a change in one’s circadian cycles, this makes a person more vulnerable to the disorder than others. While most sufferers feel the symptoms as summer fades and autumn begins, there are those who also suffer with the disorder as spring and summer begin. It’s treatable, so don’t let it linger. I find myself most productive when the seasons change. I thrive off autumn, especially as it relates to school. Every September, as I dropped off my daughter, I thought about the things I could get done on my days off. Cleaning out the attic, closets and basement are chores that I leave for the cooler weather, especially because the basement feels more humid in summer and the attic is unbearable, even with the fan. I love a brisk night, when Hubby

and I sit in the backyard around our small fire pit and crowd around the bright orange flames for a bit of warmth. The air feels cleaner somehow, especially when the humidity falls with the decaying leaves. This year, we enter autumn and the new school year with a bit of trepidation. Teachers, students and staff alike are concerned about illness and keeping safe. My cousin, who is a nurse midwife, offered an anonymous poem for those who are struggling with returning to classrooms: “Dear Teachers, We were terrified. We were not ready. We didn’t know what was to come. We didn’t want to change our ways. We couldn’t imagine what each day would look like. We were stressed, exhausted, overwhelmed and anxious. But fast forward five months. We are okay. We have adapted. We are stronger together. We are essential. We feel our worth. We make a difference and others know it.

We are proud to go to work. I know many of you return to work tomorrow or this month and it is scary, but I promise it will be okay. Be flexible, be strong, be creative and be proud. You are so needed and remember that now more than ever – these kids need your love and support. We’ve got this (teachers, nurses, students and staff) and this too shall pass! Just thought you could use a little encouragement from some people who have felt what you feel. Love, Your Nurse Friends” I hope this helps many of you. We’re stronger together. Let’s get out there and show the world what Hicksville residents, Long Island residents and New Yorkers are known for – their compassion, their willingness to help in a crisis and their ability to stay strong. We got this. Hang in there, and I wish you all a wonderful, safe school year and a fabulous fall. —Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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Children from across Nassau County received backpacks and other school supplies. (Photo courtesy of Carole Trottere) Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President James McDermott joined Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton with local children and families to give away thousands of backpacks to children in need ahead of school’s return. The backpacks were sponsored by the Nassau County PBA and the Nassau County Police Foundation. The 1,000 free backpacks were filled with supplies for school, including notebooks, pens, pencils and other classroom items. The backpacks are intended for children between the ages of 5 and 15. Thousands of children returned to school last week and a number of them are still in need of basic school supplies. The backpack giveaway helps prepare students with the tools needed for the year ahead. to finance her emigration to the Running and writing are two United States at 18. passions for Seaford High School senior Sarah Keane, and by comKeane’s essay recounting her bining those interests, she earned grandmother’s story and its impact national recognition on future generations in a contest hosted earned her one of the by one of her favorite top five spots in the athletes. contest. The winners Keane, a member were announced on of Seaford’s cross Martinez’s Instagram country and track page in August. teams who has been Martinez also called named to several her house and spoke All-Conference and to her personally. All-County teams, is Because of the a big fan of American COVID-19 pandemic, Olympic runner the usual prize, an Brenda Martinez. This all-expenses paid trip summer, Martinez to Martinez’s camp in Seaford High School hosted an essay conCalifornia, could not senior Sarah Keane was test with no specific be offered. Instead, one of five winners in an writing prompt other essay contest hosted by Keane and the other than asking particiwinners will particiOlympic runner Brenda pants to share who pate in Zoom workMartinez. (Photo courtesy of Seaford they are and what outs with Martinez. they stand for, Keane School District) She will also receive decided to write gear from Martinez’s about the person who inspires her as sponsor, New Balance. a runner, her grandmother. “It was very nice to recognized,” Her grandmother grew up in she said. “I couldn’t believe it was Ireland during World War II and real, talking to someone famous and took an interest in running. She won one of my idols. To hear that she several races and used prize money liked my story, it meant a lot.”

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Four students from Jericho have won international awards. Jericho Middle School student Kaitlyn Choi has received a $2,000 award for Outstanding Middle School Project for the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes’ annual Discovery Award competition. Conducting research and interviews, Choi developed a website to tell the story of unsung hero James Reese Europe: The Jazz Lieutenant. Europe not only was the first African American officer to lead troops in World War I, but he was also a composer, conductor and organizer, who created a labor union and contracting agency for African American entertainers. Leading a wartime brass band in France, he introduced jazz to the European continent. The $2,000 second-place award

has also gone to Jericho High School’s Elaine Jiao, Dayoung (Grace) Lee and Zara Qizilbash. The students combed through court case literature, utilized book research, conducted interviews and created a documentary to tell the story of unsung hero Ann Hopkins in their entry Ann Hopkins: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Employment. Hopkins was denied partnership at the accounting firm Price Waterhouse for not dressing or acting feminine enough. In 1982, she sued and her case made it to the Supreme Court, where it was settled in her favor establishing a precedent for discrimination in the workplace. Visit www.lowellmilkencenter.org/competitions/ discovery-award/winners to see the winning projects.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder would like to remind residents to be aware that there is a scam circulating around Nassau County that is aimed at seniors. This particular scam occurs when victims are advised by the caller that one of their relatives has been in an accident or has been arrested and is in police custody. The caller further advises that bail must be paid and they arrange for a meeting place for the cash payment. Another way of payment is for the victim to purchase gift cards.

If you are the subject of this type of scam, you are recommend to contact members of your family to ascertain if the individual in question has been injured or arrested. Police should also be called immediately to report this scam. Illegal scams cost honest citizens thousands of unrecoverable dollars. Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible are asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls remain anonymous.

Principal Dr. Wanda Toledo of the Drexel Avenue School accepts the donation from Philip Alfieri. (Contributed photo) Philip Alfieri of Carle Place recently donated 100 composition books and pencils to the students of Drexel Avenue School in Westbury. “Alfieri is a junior at Chaminade and realizes the importance of education and of paying it forward,” read a press release. “He used some of his summer earnings to purchase the items and was able to deliver them just prior to the Labor Day Weekend.” School Principal Dr. Wanda Toledo and Assistant Principal Cheri DeBellis were very pleased with Alfieri’s gift of school supplies.

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olleges, just like younger grades, have started school once again. From the protocols to the new classroom procedures, things are looking a whole lot different than in years past. As enacted by Governor Andrew Cuomo, there are official New York State guidelines that colleges and universities must follow in order to be able to reopen. Adelphi University, Hofstra University and Molloy College are three institutions that have specified plans in place in order to have a safe reopening and school year. Adelphi University reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 8 with students opting for either coming back to campus or staying virtual. Adelphi is also offering students the hybrid model, which is a combination of in-person and virtual classes. Vice president for student affairs and dean of students, R. Sentwali Bakari said the process of reopening Adelphi took a village. “We developed numerous different committees that took a look at what it would take and what’s involved in a restart,” he said. “We formed a health and safety committee, the resident life committee and a return to work committee. We developed a student life return and athletics [also]. That was the start, led by our president Dr. Christine Riordan and our executive leadership team, which I’m a part of. As a result of that, we started developing our guides and expectations and what’s entailed in terms of a campus restart.” According to Bakari, Adelphi University created files that help make the transition into the new school year a bit easier. One of them is a master restart document that is accessible to anyone on the school’s website. “That document made reference to safely and responsibly opening the campus according to state health requirements,” he said. “Of course it talked about daily health and symptom screening, hygiene and handwashing for the campus, as well as social distancing and restrictions on gathering in large groups.” Adelphi University also has a technology-driven way to be safe on campus. Bakari said the university has an app that can be downloaded to anyone’s mobile device. “We require students, staff and all

The Hofstra Health Ambassador program works to bring COVID-19 awareness and resources to everyone that comes to campus. (Photo courtesy of Hofstra University)

employees, anytime they come to campus to complete the app,” he said. “It’s a health screening app that asks a number of questions about how they feel and were they around anyone who tested positive. They need to be cleared to come to campus.” Students are what make up a new program called Health and Wellness Ambassadors. Michelle Glover-Brown, co-coordinator of the program, said there are specific things that the students must do as part of the job. “If someone needs a face mask, they [the students] are there to give them one,” she said. “They are walking the campus to make sure everyone is maintaining good social distancing. They check our hand sanitizing stations, they do surveillance to make sure it’s full and they also check the stock of our PPE equipment and other items are available if someone needs.” The program is run through the university’s environmental health and safety office. As of right now, only 13 students make up the program and are paid part-time. Glover-Brown encourages all students to join the program. “I’m always open to volunteers in the office of environmental health and safety,” she said. “There are some students that are looking for different on campus internships. If they wanted to do something within this program to help them in terms of graduation, I’d work out that arrangement with them. There are many ways that our students can be involved.” Bakari is optimistic about the academic future of Adelphi as it continues

to follow through on its restart plan. “I get the feeling as we move forward, we will be taking a moment to see how creative we can be,” he said. “I think initially, people are looking at all of the remote education and we discovered that it works really well for some people. I think this is an opportunity for institutions to think of creative ways to deliver education moving forward.” Hofstra University reopened its doors to students and staff on Monday, Aug. 24. Dr. Sharon Phillips, associate professor of community health and health sciences, said the university has a specialized program that is helping to make the reopening process easier and more comfortable for students who are returning to campus. ”It’s called Hofstra Health Ambassadors,” she said. “It’s a peer-topeer health education program. The idea is that peers are helping to remind peers [in this particular instance] to follow the safest and best practices related to COVID-19.” As director of the Hofstra Health Ambassadors program, Phillips said the initial idea was created by the public healthy faculty and brought to the university’s public relations department. After that step, she said it was approved by the president and the board of trustees. In order for the students to be prepared for the ambassadorship, each student had to complete a step-by-step process before the program could officially begin. She said the program preparation involved many moving parts.

Adelphi nursing students wearing “We had safe start training, which looked at specifically what Hofstra’s doing, so that they would be able to answer questions that people ask them about where they can be tested on campus and what the rules and regulations are on Hofstra’s campus,” Phillips said. “We also had COVID-19 training. The training was actually done by a physician. We have three graduate assistants who are assisting me in running the program. One of them is actually a physician and a Master’s of public health student. She did a PowerPoint on everything we know about COVID-19. Public safety [also] came in and did a training around conflict resolution.” There are specific responsibilities that come with being a health ambassador. According to Phillips, the students have a designated place on campus where they are visible to those walking around the university. “We have a tent outside in front of Hofstra Hall,” she said. “That is also in front of the unispan when students pour out of the library. That’s our headquarters. That’s where we keep informational booklets and hand sanitizer as well as masks that we can hand out. We try to keep that staffed with at least two health ambassadors at a time. The other health ambassadors come and stand outside. They stand in front of academic buildings and outside the tents on campus we have set up. In the evenings, they’ll stand in front of the dorms. They’re also standing outside and working some of the events and work movie nights. The health ambassadors are at those events to remind people to socially distance and to hand

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masks during a simulation lab assignment. out masks because people forget their masks.” Currently, the program is made up of 70 undergraduate and graduate students. The program has 60 paid positions. However, Phillips said any student with a desire to join the program can volunteer or use the program as a way to get internship credit. “We’re looking for students who are interested in helping to shift the culture to a safe culture,” she said. “We’re looking for students who show leadership in that area, who are friendly and are ready to engage with other students.” Besides the Hofstra Health Ambassadors program, the university also has extensive plans to improve the campus. Karla Schuster, vice president of university relations at Hofstra, said the university has made investments to help combat COVID-19. “[Among them] installing sophisticated lecture capture technology in many classrooms to improve the remote learning experience, taking numerous actions to improve building ventilation, purchasing cutting-edge electro-static disinfectant sprayers, erecting tents on campus to provide students with a safe, outdoor way to socialize, and providing every member of the campus community with a supply of reusable masks,” she said. “In addition, we instituted a wide range of health and safety protocols, such as requiring masks, physical distancing and filling out a daily online health screening before coming to campus. These protocols have been included in the student Code of Conduct. At the same time, the university has launched

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a multi-platform educational campaign to encourage the campus community to follow safe practices and discourage them from high-risk activities, such as large gatherings. We have also created many more online or hybrid classes to moderate the density of in-person offerings on campus.” Molloy College has maintained remote instruction since the beginning of the pandemic. As a result, the college has specific reopening procedures in order to stay safe. The institution, founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic in 1955, reopened for classes on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Janine Biscari, vice president for student affairs at Molloy College, said the college is doing everything they possibly can to ensure all students have a safe campus to come to. “We’ve been planning since February when everything became news about the coronavirus,” she said. “Our president at the time, Dr. Bogner put together a task force to handle some immediate decisions that needed to be made relating to closing and then transition that task force, to getting prepared for the restart of our physical locations.” Everyone on the task force team has a different set of responsibilities. As chair of the task force, Biscari said her main role was to be in charge of operations. “My main responsibility was making sure we were able to operationalize everything that was in our plan,” she said. “A lot of it was time spent walking [around] the buildings and walking our locations, making sure that we were

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posting the appropriate signage.” As a collective, she said the task force spent a lot of time implementing concepts that would protect everyone returning to campus. “We’ve implemented temperature kiosks at all of our locations,” Biscari said. “Making sure that all of those were up and running. Working with some other members of the community to make sure we had protocols and directions at our temperature kiosks, in case someone does come with a temperature. Making sure that the physical setups were all ready to go, especially with social distancing. We wanted to make sure that everything we wrote about we were able to do. A bunch of us have spent the last few months making sure what we wrote down matches what we are doing.” The other task force members include Matt Albanese, Director of Compliance; Diane Fornieri, Chief of Staff; Ed Hennessey, Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist; Barbara Schmidt, AVP for Academic Affairs; Michael Torres, VP for Technology and Institutional Effectiveness; Susan Williams, VP for Finance. Due to state guidelines being updated, colleges and universities are making adjustments when required to. She said Molloy College is in the middle of instituting other setups to increase protection for everyone that are in buildings on campus. “We are in the process of providing air purification units to any space on campus that has no windows for

increased air flow,” Biscari said. “That’s still in progress and we are employing those units as we receive them.” For any Molloy student who is going through hard times due to the pandemic, there are ways for students to receive the assistance they are looking for. Biscari said students have access to multiple resources on campus. “Academic affairs is providing support,” she said. “All of our services are available in-person, at the college and remotely. If a student isn’t necessarily taking a face-to-face class, they can still utilize the counseling center, the career center and the writing center. All of those departments that provide direct student support have options. You can do in-person or virtual.” “I have had weekly open door sessions on Zoom with students,” Biscari said. “I had close to 10 open forums for parents and students during the summer to update them and have them ask questions. It’s been a very open transparent process.” In preparation for the fall reopening, Molloy College created a social media campaign called #MaskUpMolloy aimed at making students aware of COVID-19 procedures and protocols. Biscari said Molloy College is taking all the necessary measures to ensure everyone’s safety. “Our main priority since February has been to promote the safety and well-being of every single person that comes to campus,” she said. “That has been our guiding principle throughout all of our planning, and it continues to be everyday. I can confidently say that our attempt has been to go above and beyond anything that the state has issued as a minimum requirement, in an effort to let people feel safe.” To learn more about Adelphi’s Health and Wellness Ambassador program, email healthandwellness@adelphi.edu To learn more about Adelphi’s restart plan, visit www.adelphi.edu/restart/ To learn more about the Hofstra Health Ambassadors program, follow @hofstrahealthambassadors on Instagram. To learn more about Hofstra’s reopening plans, visit www.hofstra.edu/ safe-start/index.html To learn more about Molloy’s reopening plans, visit www.molloy.edu/molloy-life/student-health-and-wellness/ coronavirus-updates

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he Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) announced that John Motchkavitz of the Great Neck Public School District, has been named “Teacher of the Year.” Motchkavitz was recently honored at a socially-distanced ceremony at Great Neck South High School. “John Motchkavitz is a great example of a true leader,” Steve Klein, president of FASNY, said. “Not only is he teaching the future of America through his day job at school, but he is providing safety and fire education to the next generation of volunteer firefighters. We are proud to announce him as this year’s FASNY Teacher of the Year.” Motchkavtiz, the technology education teacher at Great Neck High School, has been with the Great Neck Public School District since September 2002. He moved to Great Neck High School after spending his first 12 years teaching in a neighboring district. “It’s an honor to be recognized by FASNY for such a meaningful award that ties in two important areas of my life, teaching and firefighting,” Motchkavtiz said. “I’m so fortunate to have an administration at Great Neck South High School that values the concept of teaching outside of the box. With their support, I have been able to develop and implement some very successful initiatives in my school that advance an interest in the fire service and safety in general.” Ten years ago, Motchkavitz developed the curriculum for the course Fire Safety Technology, which has been very popular among the high

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school students. This class provides students interested in the fire service with an in-depth understanding of the many aspects of fire safety and how it affects each and every one of us in our daily lives. “Many students who have taken the course have gone on into careers in various emergency service areas,” John Duggen, assistant principal of Great Neck High School, said. “This class is extremely unique and forward-thinking.”

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As the lead mentor and founder of Great Neck’s award-winning robotics team, Rebel Robotics, Motchkavitz has stressed safety from day one. The team was based on the foundation of safety principles. He leads a team of 130 students and has taught them CPR, AED, and first aid as a requirement on a yearly basis. Motchkavitz also has the team understand the importance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

and Underwriter Laboratories (UL). The team has won countless awards at all levels, including being awarded the top safety team three times at the World Championship of Robotics. The Safety Team also visits many community groups and schools to discuss safety, including the Red Cross Pillowcase Project. Motchkavitz continually teaches all his students the importance of safety procedures in society. He brings safety protocol and procedures to many children, starting in elementary school. Motchkavitz also serves on the school’s Building Safety committee, where his experience and expertise have served the school community well in creating building safety plans. His focus on safety drives him on a daily basis and that aspect is wellknown by his students. Many are inspired by his work ethic and how much he gives back to the community and often join the local fire companies and junior fire organizations due to their connections with Motchkavitz. Motchkavitz has been a dedicated member of the Great Neck Alerts since 1985. When his fire company has its annual open house, he also serves as the MC, educating the public about the various operations being demonstrated. “He brings this passion to the students and inspires them to give back to the community,” Duggen said. “His unique role as a firefighter and educator who stresses safety suits him well.” —Submitted by The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)

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he Hofstra University campus received official recognition as an arboretum in 1985. Each spring, the flowers and trees bloom in spectacular fashion and this year was no exception. In March, the tulips were more beautiful than any year in recent memory. Yet very few of the students and faculty witnessed it. It was March 8 of this year that Hofstra University canceled in-person classes for that upcoming week due to COVID-19. By March 12, it was decided that the remainder of the semester would be entirely online. The campus was quickly deserted, save a few of us who remained in our off-campus houses. This semester, Hofstra estimates that their on-campus population is around 9,200. About 2,000 less than a typical semester. It’s not nearly as lonely and isolating as the semester before, but COVID-19 still has its own additional presence on campus. Signs on every door feature Willie Pride—the school mascot—in a mask, reminding us that masks are required indoors. There are arrows along the walkways and stanchion barriers in the student center food court. Some students wear their masks as they toss a Frisbee. The eateries have reopened with big tents outside, but the seats remain rather empty. Every morning we are prompted with a health screening questionnaire that is required before we return to campus. Some classes have resumed in-person, as normal as could be expected. Others are hybrids, with only certain days done online and some others still remain entirely online. There are Zoom classrooms with nearly 50 students. In-person classrooms sometimes feature visible cameras broadcasting lessons to students who opted out of in-person classes. It’s an uncomfortable feeling taking notes while being watched by unknown spectators. That uneasy feeling is not helped by the surveillance testing; mandatory testing of a random sample of students on campus. Though I understand the importance of it, it seems poorly named.

Hofstra University looks a lot different during COVID-19 (Photo by Cody Sullivan) These are obviously uncertain times. I am uncertain how long in-person learning can continue. I am uncertain that there will be a graduation ceremony in May. Watching Hofstra squabble with state officials about case numbers only adds to the anxiety and confusion. Despite all of our collective anxiety, the Hofstra community has been

great. When classes first went online last semester, many professors made a point of first making sure every student was safe and had everything they needed. They continue to adapt and accommodate us during this tumultuous semester. I am grateful for every professor who has returned to give us an effective in-person education.

I can’t help but feel sorry for freshmen this year. During my first semester at Hofstra, making friends and meeting new people was already a daunting task. This crisis only adds an extra layer of anxiety. Despite having not yet graduated, I have been able to have a typical college experience. I have those established friendships and connections that they might not have had the chance to form yet. By being asked to remain isolated during their first time away from home, an already isolating event, they bear this burden more than I do. Many upperclassmen I know who live off-campus have implemented their own house rules and safety measures. In one house, having guests must be approved by all residents and their temperatures are taken at the door. As long as we all act responsibly and remain vigilant, I remain cautiously optimistic about the rest of my senior year. —Cody Sullivan is a senior at Hofstra University majoring in journalism

SUNY COVID-19 Case Tracker BY EMILY SAUCHELLI esauchelli@antonnews.com

As part of the reopening of SUNY campuses across New York State, our schools are answering the call for transparency and public safety by providing statistics on the COVID-19 case count at each SUNY campus and community. The following is an up-to-date dashboard that provides data on COVID-19 testing and other vital information at each of our 64 colleges and universities. Individual campuses submit data daily, and the dashboard loads data hourly from the database. The data can be viewed on a system-wide or campus by campus level. The 64 colleges and universities include: Adirondack, Albany, Alfred State, Alfred Ceramics, Binghamton, Brockport, Broome, Buffalo State, Buffalo University, Canton, Cayuga County, Clinton, Cobleskill, Columbia-Greene, Cornell, Cornell (SUNY Colleges),

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Corning, Cortland, Delhi, Downstate Medical, Dutchess, Empire State, Environmental Science and Forestry, Erie, Farmingdale, Fashion Institute, Finger Lakes, Fredonia, FultonMontgomery, Genesee, Geneseo, Herkimer County, Hudon Valley, Jamestown, Jefferson, Maritime, Mohawk Valley, Monroe, Morrisville, Nassau, New Paltz, Niagara, Niagara County, North Country, Old Westbury, Oneonta,

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What Back-To-School (ish) Means BY JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS

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he first day of school is always stressful for kids, parents and school personnel, but starting the 180-day journey this year was quite different than anything we’ve experienced before. Returning to reconfigured plexiglassed classrooms left kids disoriented and everyone else wondering whether kindergarteners and high school students would be able to adhere to physical distancing guidelines and wear masks for six hours. And what happens if an infected teacher, staff member or student unwittingly spreads the virus to others, who in turn bring it home to their families? These are the questions prompted by a global health pandemic that has killed almost 200,000 Americans. Returning to the kitchen table for remote learning comes with different questions. Parents rightly fear that their children will fall behind socially, emotionally and academically. They worry about being unable to give their children enough attention as they juggle company conference calls or alternatively lose income from not

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Syosset High School Seniors Named 2021 National Merit Semi-Finalists Syosset Central School District recently announced that a record 32 Syosset High School seniors have been named National Merit Semi-finalists. This group represents the highest number of SHS students named semi-finalsts for any given year. The students qualified for this distinction by scoring among the highest in the state on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “We are incredibly proud of all our Syosset National Merit semi-finalists for their academic achievements,” Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante said. “The fact that we had an astounding 32 semi-fiCongratulations to the 32 Syosset High School nalists is a testament to the determination and hard work they have displayed here at Syosset High School. students named National Merit Semifinalists. Photo courtesy of Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC We wish them continued success for their futures.” The district congratulates William Akunevicz, Arjun Approximately 16,000 high school students nationChadha, Stella Chen, Evan Cheng, Michael Chu, wide were named semi-finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), representing less than Anoushka Dalvi, Brian Gao, Simran Goel, Shreyas Goswami, Esther Han, Hamza Iqbal, Alex Ji, Michael one percent of U.S. high school seniors. A semi-finalist Kopacz, Joshua Langman, Ariane Lee, Borui Lu, must have an outstanding academic record throughout Michael Lu, Angela Mao, Jenny Ou, Amanda Qian, high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high Giselle Rasquinha, Jacob Rosenberg, Trisha Sinha, school official, and write an essay. The semi-finalists Nolan Smithwick, Alexa Trapani, Aayush Turakhia, have qualified to compete for approximately 7,600 Emma Van Dorn, Eric Wang, Lara Weinberg, Max Yin, National Merit scholarships worth more than $30 Joshua Yun, and Kevin Zhao. million. Finalists will be announced in February 2021, —Submitted by The Syosset Central School District with the winners to be named in the spring.

(CDC) predicts the fall and winter months will be “one of the most difficult times we’ve experienced in American public health.” It’s going to get worse before it gets better, but as our kids and families settle into the “new normal,” there are ways to minimize COVID’s impact on our everyday routines, our kids’ development and family well-being. Health and safety come first, so encourage kids to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands frequently. Model those behaviors and explain why it’s important for their health and to protect others. Taking personal responsibility, making healthy choices and navigating peer pressure are critical components of social and emotional learning. Disrupted school schedules mean that many young people don’t have ready access to school counselors and social workers that serve as confidential sounding boards and can quickly detect changes in attitudes, demeanor and grades. Parents and other family members can help fill that void by delving deeper and following up on the opening “how was your day?” queries with more specific questions such as, “What’s one thing you would change about today?” “How was today different than yesterday?” “What excited you the most about today?” Most parents by now have heard the advice: Maintain household routines and school schedules, work as a team, communicate frequently with teachers and school personnel, and understand the inherent limitations of trying to do all of this during a global pandemic. If you are a parent who would do absolutely anything for your kids, please be sure to take care of yourself as well. Stay healthy—physically and emotionally—by making sure you are getting enough sleep, eating properly, exercising regularly and limiting your alcohol consumption. Schedule some downtime for yourself in the morning or in the evening, even if it’s only 10 or 15 minutes to watch a yoga video, read a book or walk around the block. Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds is the President/CEO of Family and Children’s Association (FCA), one of Nassau’s oldest and largest nonprofit health and human service organizations.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Unveils Fitzpatrick Village Residence Hall President Ken Daly celebrated with ribbon cutting ceremony

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celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony was held in front of the new Fitzpatrick Village residence hall just in time for the fall semester with the college reopening on Sept. 8. Incoming resident students will be introduced to the newly constructed residence named Fitzpatrick Village 500. This commemorative occasion was held with newly appointed president, Ken Daly and his predecessor, 25-year tenured President Emerita, Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick, standing at the helm of a pair of 25-inch long ceremonial scissors. They were joined by board chairman Peter Skae, college vice presidents, Bill Werner of Werner Construction, and most importantly, the college’s resident assistants (RA) and students, who have safely returned and are living on campus. “As we start a semester, we are delighted to officially open our new

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Fitzpatrick 500 building in honor of our President Emerita, Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick, who led the college for the past 25 years and left a legacy of

growth and investments to support our students,” Daly said. “We are especially delighted to open this beautiful new residential housing unit at this

challenging time as it signals that ‘STAC is Back’ and our campus is again safely open for our students.” The interior of Fitzpatrick Village 500 features 36 two-person bedrooms with a large common area on each of its two floors. The hallways and common areas are carpeted, bedrooms are outfitted with secure key-card entry and vinyl plank flooring has been installed in every bedroom and bathroom. The opening of the new building allows the college to further de-densify this semester with fewer students per dorm room in response to COVID-19, while creating capacity for growth in resident students in the future. With move-in taking place throughout Labor Day weekend, the STAC community is excited to hear reactions from students as they become the first residents of Fitzpatrick Village 500. —Submitted by St. Thomas Aquinas College

Queens College Named “Best College” By Princeton Review The number of schools in the Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” roundup changes every year, but Queens College has remained a constant in every edition since the guide was first published in 1992. This year marks the 29th time that the school has been named one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education by the Princeton Review. The renowned education services company features Queens College in the 2021 edition of its annual guide, The Best 386 Colleges, citing its high-quality academics, affordability and diversity. Queens College was also ranked a 2021 Best Regional College for the Northeast. “It comes as no surprise that Queens College has been recognized in every edition of the Princeton Review Best Colleges’ guide for our academic excellence, affordability, and accessibility to students,” Queens College President Frank H. Wu said in a statement. “I am already well-acquainted with its extraordinary diversity, with students having greeted

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me in 17 languages as I took office in July. For over 83 years, we have provided an unparalleled combination of equal access and opportunity for ambitious students—many of modest means—to advance toward successful and rewarding futures.” The results of student surveys from across the country on dozens of topics about their schools conducted by the Princeton Review round out the 2021

Best College profiles. Feedback from one Queens College student sums up the QC experience as, “Queens is about getting a valuable and quality education that does not drain you financially for the future.” Another student comment refers to QC as the “… Harvard of CUNY.” The Macaulay Honors College and the Aaron Copeland School of Music also both received positive

recognition from students. Enthusiastic feedback on faculty included descriptions of professors who “genuinely care about [students’] grades and well-being”; as one student puts it, “They won’t let me fall behind.” Notably, the “interesting” and “accessible” ratings for professors increased 10 and 13 points respectively, in the new edition. The guide also reveals a five percent increase since 2020 in both four and six-year graduation rates. Rankings in The Best 386 Colleges, one of The Princeton Review’s most popular guides, are based on surveys of 143,000 students at 386 top colleges that include a wide representation by region, size, selectivity and character. Published annually since 1992, the book has detailed profiles of the colleges with rating scores in eight categories as well as ranking lists of top 20 schools in 62 categories. For more information on the rankings and methodology visit Surveying Students: How It Works. —Submited by Queens College, The City University of New York

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Long Island (In) CHAARG A new fitness club geared for Hofstra female students BY EMILY SAUCHELLI

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re you a college-aged girl who struggles to find a group of girls you can work out with? Do you find it hard going to the gym by yourself? Well now, opportunity has struck for Hofstra University females wanting that bond while still putting their health first. It’s called Long Island CHAARG and it’s a chapter founded by Hofstra University junior Isabella Massucci. The national organization, CHAARG, was founded by Elisabeth Tavierne and has a health and fitness community on more than 90 college campuses, according to their website. Massucci, a Long Island native and the ambassador for Long Island CHAARG, founded this new chapter before she decided to transfer to Hofstra University. “I was in it at Syracuse [University] for a year and I absolutely loved it,” she said. “I wanted to bring it to Hofstra. I applied to nationals to become an ambassador for Hofstra and I got picked. I went through a 10 week training program to start up the organization. Then, I picked an executive board. It’s a new chapter and it just started this fall.” Massucci said the reason why she wanted to create this club for Hofstra women was because it is such a unique concept. “I think schools don’t have an organization like this on campus,” she said. “It’s a safe space for girls to enjoy health and fitness and take time away from schoolwork. [Also to] workout, stay in a healthy mindset and meet other girls that are inspiring and motivational. [In an effort to] make new friends and learn to love working out. The reason I loved it so much was because I struggled finding that group of girls. CHAARG gave me that. That’s why I thought that Hofstra needed something like that on their campus.” Due to finding a new club during a pandemic, Massucci said the club is structured a specific way to meet New York State guidelines. “We definitely have a totally virtual option for

Girls spend time together virtually on Zoom, to do various workouts. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Massucci)

girls who didn’t come to school” she said. “We’ve been having workouts on Zoom. If we do have things in person they are socially-distant outside. We’re finding ways to work around the situation that we have right now.” She said a membership with Long Island CHAARG costs $47 a semester and believes it is a much cheaper option than going to your local gym. “What you get out of the club is one weekly workout with different studios, one small group workout a week and different socials and events that we plan,” Massucci said. “We get different fitness instructors, different kinds of workouts and we bring them in every single week to do a workout for the members.” Ally Montana is the vice president of media for Long Island CHAARG, who said the best thing about Long Island CHAARG is the fact that everyone is learning new workouts. “I feel like the best part of it is we are also learning how to do each thing,” Montana said. “Last week, we did pure barre and I’ve never done it before. Even our exec members are not as

experienced. Anybody can join. Truly, I don’t think anybody has tried every single workout. I think it’s good for girls to do different workouts because they can find which one best suits them and makes them actually want to work out, instead of them feeling like they have to.” Although Long Island CHAARG was founded during the pandemic, Long Island CHAARG secretary, Val Garcia said all seven girls on the exec team had a great time working together to bring this new venture to Hofstra. “I feel like it’s empowering,” she said. “Even though we have different positions, we all pull our own weight and help each other out. Especially with helping plan events, trying to bring our creative ideas together, it feels like we are a little family.” As secretary, she does all the behind the scenes work. “I take attendance at each event,” Garcia said. “I email all new members and potential new members to make sure they have information about all the events we are holding.” Cait O’Brien is one of the newest members of Long Island CHAARG. She said one of the reasons why she decided to join Long Island CHAARG was because she wanted to find a network of friends. “I wanted to join Long Island CHAARG first and foremost because I wanted to meet new people,” she said. I joined because after freshman year of college, I didn’t feel very confident with my body. The “freshman 15” is sadly real. I got super into working out, eating healthy, and taking care of myself over the past year and now that I’m a junior, I want to make sure these habits continue into the future. CHAARG felt like a community where I could make friends that have the same drive to be healthy in all aspects of life. She only has good things to say about the club. “My favorite part about CHAARG is the community,” O’Brien said. “Through my inCHAARG instagram, I’ve been able to connect with young women across the US in different CHAARG groups. They share recipes and workouts, as well as give a look into their lives as a member of CHAARG, which I really love. Everyone in Long Island CHAARG has been super kind and welcoming and I’m so excited to continue to meet everyone.” Right now, Long Island CHAARG has approximately 75 members and is growing day by day. “There’s no limit,” Massucci said. For more information about Long Island CHAARG. visit their Instagram, @ longisland_inchaarg

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or the first time since mid-March, schools in Massapequa were bustling with students, but Sept. 8 marked a first day like none before. There were the usual staples of a new school year—new backpacks, clothes and sneakers, bags and boxes full of school supplies and a heightened level of energy and enthusiasm. There were also masks, desk barriers and teachers with bottles of hand sanitizer at their classroom doors, all signs of life in the COVID-19 pandemic. At the elementary schools, students in grades first through fifth were back in their buildings, with kindergarten to

follow a day later. Classrooms had freshly decorated bulletin boards along with plenty of signs reminding students to practice good hygiene habits. Each staff member at Birch Lane Elementary School was wearing a button with his or her picture to help remind students who was behind the mask. Fifth grader Christian Bekiers didn’t mind coming back to school with all the extra precautions in place because he prefers in-person learning and being with his classmates. “I wanted to see my friends again and I wanted to see who my teacher was,” he said, adding that in a year with a

First grade teacher Geraldine Fursa was ready with hand sanitizer as her students arrived for the first day of school at Birch Lane. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District lot of changes, it’s important for fifth graders, as the oldest students in the school, to be good role models. The secondary schools opened with a hybrid

instruction model. Sixth graders at Berner Middle School will have in-person classes every day, with seventh and eighth graders splitting time between school and remote home

instruction to reduce density in the building. Massapequa High School’s 10th through 12th graders will rotate on a four-day cycle with two days in school and two days remote, cutting the capacity in half. “Finally, we are able to say, ‘Welcome back,’” Superintendent Lucille Iconis said. “Although school looks different this year, our teachers, staff and students arrived on the first day with the same enthusiasm that we see every year. Undoubtedly, this will be a unique school year and we all need to work together to make it a success!” —Submitted by The Massapequa School District

Day One In The Books for Massapequa’s Class of 2033 BY EMILY SAUCHELLI esauchelli@antonnews.com

In keeping with a Massapequa School District tradition, the second day of school was actually the first day of school for kindergartners, who arrived at the six elementary schools on Sept. 9 eager to learn and ready to make new friends. Many were guided by their older brothers and sisters while others became the first of their siblings to start school. Outside of the buildings were welcome signs and sidewalk chalk messages. Teachers enthusiastically greeted the kindergartners, the future Massapequa High School Class of 2033. A school setting during the pandemic that seems unusual to older students may feel more normal to kindergartners who begin their 13-year school career wearing masks, sitting behind desk barriers and having classmates learning from home. There are numerous precautions in place to keep them healthy and safe throughout the

school day including some socially distant mask breaks. Fairfield Elementary kindergarten teacher, Mary Lynn McCauley said she feels glad to finally be back in the classroom once again. “It certainly is great being back at school with my colleagues and, most importantly, with the children,” she said. “I really missed everyone and everything about being in the classroom. There is nothing that can take the place of having the children in front of me and being able to interact with them in real-time.” Due to the pandemic, the normal routine has turned into a new routine amongst schools of every grade. McCauley said this is a time that can prove challenging for everyone. “Many adjustments had to be made for the safety of the children and their families, as well as the faculty and staff in our school,” she said.

“Change is difficult under any circumstance, but you make those adjustments and get used to new routines and, day by day, things get easier. As a teacher of very young children, I am really amazed at how well the children have adapted.” Schools across Nassau are continuing to provide students and staff with the proper equipment and a new learning atmosphere. As a result, McCauley said there were a lot of adjustments that had to be made to match the new school routine. “I think the biggest adjustment for me, especially as a kindergarten teacher, is not being able to have the children gather on the rug to read to them,” she said. “I miss the connection one feels when they are listening to a story Fairfield Elementary School up close and being able kindergartners Michael to see all the details in the Florio Jr. was excited for his pictures. However, we have first day of school on Sept. 9. come up with clever ways Photo courtesy of The Massto create these experiences. apequa School District

We scan books and project them on the Smart Board and are sure to give the children plenty of opportunities to discuss the stories.” The virus has disrupted many lives, including school children and those who teach them. She said her biggest hope is for everyone to follow the rules so that the school district can remain open. “My hopes for the new school year are to continue to deliver the level of instruction that live teaching inside the classroom provides,” McCauley said. “I hope that everyone continues to take the necessary steps to help stop the spread of this horrible virus, allowing us to stay in the classroom for the remainder of the school year. My hopes for my students are that they feel that our school is a safe and happy place to be each day. I want them to feel comfortable and begin their school career with a love of learning.” —Additional information provided by the Massapequa School District

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Garden City Schools Welcome New Coordinator BY EMILY SAUCHELLI esauchelli@antonnews.com

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he Garden City Public Schools recently introduced Christina Cardella as the new coordinator of mathematics and STEAM. Cardella, appointed on Aug. 18, takes on the responsibilities previously held by Stu Dods, who retired earlier this summer. The position has been expanded to include the aspects of science, technology, engineering and the arts. Cardella comes to Garden City from Massachusetts, where she served as a STEM coordinator in the Chelsea Public Schools. Prior to that, she was director of math and business in the Melrose Public Schools and has many years of experience as a high school mathematics teacher in the Belmont and Medford school districts. She has received the Partners in Excellence Teacher award from Mass Insight based on her success teaching AP Statistics, the Staff and Teacher Appreciation and Recognition award from Belmont High School parents and several other honors from students. In her recent roles, Cardella was instrumental in establishing a vision for math, science and technology education. She helped her districts plan and implement new programs and curricula as well as course offerings, professional development opportunities and pathways for students to maximize their achievement. She also supported the creation and analysis of district benchmark assessments. She has led and overseen various staff members and teams, and has presented at national and regional conferences. Being apart of the district is not too intimidating for Cardella, as she is a Long Island native. She spent her education years in Suffolk County. “I actually grew up in West Islip,” she said. “It’s not a culture shock to me. In fact, I’m back home. Nassau County is a little bit different. I’ve always heard about Garden City and how great of a school district it is. I was very excited to get the opportunity to work at Garden City. I’m very honored that they’re welcoming me there.” Cardella’s position is new as it serves grades K-12. She said she is looking forward to learning all she can about the district. “I’ve already met wonderful

Portrait of Ms. Christine Cardella. Photo courtesy of the Garden City School District

teachers and adminsitrators,” Cardella said. “I can tell there is so much dedication and talent here. I’m very grateful to be apart of that team.” In Cardella’s position, she will lead and support a bunch of different areas within the school district. Cardella said her position’s main goal is to help create programs that students will enjoy. “What we do in our role is we lead and support cuurriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development,” she said. “We make those decisions around what curriculum we want students to engage in, how the department will

teach, best instructional practices, how we are going to assess and providing professional development to teachers and leaders and how we can make it happen.” Before the pandemic, going to a new place to work was simple, as you were able to interact with anyone and everyone you came across. Whether that’s a handshake or a hug. Althought this year brings new challenges, she said she continues to have a positive outlook. “You can still get to know people, even if it’s from six feet apart and with a mask on,” Cardella said. “Luckily it hasn’t been the case where I can’t build those relationships. Everybody has been super friendly and very welcoming. I feel that I have acclimated well.” Cardella’s said incorporating the arts brings a whole new experience for student learning. “The big idea is that you take an interdisciplinary approach and connect multiple disciplines,” she said. “It could be anything. If you’re painting a portrait and you want to connect that to math, you think about proportional reasoning and symmetry. It’s about connecting the content of different disciplines together so the student’s don’t see them as separate.”

She hopes that whatever is to come regarding STEAM programs for the district in the future, she will be sure to take into account what makes sense for the students and the district overall. “I have to see what has already been done and where the opportunities are,” Cardella said. “However, I did hear that the district is creating new learning commons at the middle school and a new research space at the high school. Once we can collaborate like we used to, those types of spaces [can] foster the collaborative nature I am looking for in STEAM.” Cardella holds a M.A. in education with a concentration in math from Salem State College and obtained her B.S. degree in mathematics and education from Bucknell University. She minored in Spanish and completed part of her studies at the University of Sevilla, Spain. “The district is excited to welcome Ms. Cardella and expand this position to add the STEAM components,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “We look forward to the contributions that she will make to our students and programs.” —Additional information provided by The Garden City Union Free School District

Safety Protocols Established In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park To best prepare for the new school year during the unprecedented times of COVID-19, the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District worked tirelessly over the summer months to solidify and update classroom setups and safety protocols at all four of its school buildings: Garden City Park School, Hillside Grade School, Manor Oaks School and New Hyde Park Road School. These plans directly support the district’s board of education 2020-21 goal to protect the health and safety of students, teachers, staff and community. Each building is utilizing fun, school mascot-themed decals on the floors of the hallways to signify six feet of separation and one-way foot traffic. The decals were specifically measured to maintain six feet both vertically and horizontally across the hallway. Additionally, all classrooms

are adhering to social distancing guidelines, providing ample separation between all desks. Even teachers who have virtual classes still set up their desk and classroom wall to represent a colorful and exciting learning environment. Routine cleaning and disinfecting of all the buildings were completed. The district purchased a Clorox Total 360 System, an electrostatic sprayer, to provide the best coverage for germ protection. The system can be used to clean various surfaces, like door handles, tables and water fountains. There are also signs throughout the

Manor Oaks School physical education teacher Lisa Santos’ virtual setup in the school’s gymnasium. Photos courtesy of the New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District

hallways and restrooms regarding proper handwashing techniques. As face masks must be worn by students and staff, the district is providing two face masks per person throughout the school. There is a face mask for each building, correlating with mascots and colors. —Submitted by The New Hyde Park -Garden City Park School District

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Hicksville Schools Hire Thirteen Teachers For New School Year BY MALLORY WILSON

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he Hicksville School District welcomed 13 new teachers during their orientation on Sept. 2. Superintendent Marianne Litzman and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Rosemarie Coletti spoke to the new teachers and faculty about what to expect for the upcoming school year as they gathered at Hicksville High School. Going back to school during a pandemic can be a daunting time. There are so many new rules and guidelines to consider. Throw in the addition of new teachers and it might seem like an unconquerable feat. Hicksville School District did just that. Due to some retirements and new courses for students, the district needed to hire more people. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced early August that New York schools could open their doors for students since the infection rate was staying at an all-time low. His requirements for reopening included regions staying in Phase 4, and that the daily infection rate must remain below five percent in a two-week span. Still, hiring new people during a pandemic comes with new protocols. “Despite COVID-19, our hiring process was as thorough as always, including multiple levels of interviews, required demonstration lessons, and

New teachers gathered at the Kristoff Theatre for an orientation ahead of the 2020-2021 school year. Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District

thorough reference checking,” Coletti said. “The major difference was that the interviews and lessons were conducted remotely using technology tools.” Some might argue that these new teachers may not be fully equipped to start teaching during a time when a lot of instruction is done remotely, especially if schools turn to full-remote learning like the end of the 2019-20 school year. “Upon being hired, new teachers were offered professional development opportunities to learn about new technologies for teaching and learning during this new school year,” Coletti said. “Throughout the school year, I conduct monthly meetings with the new teachers, focused upon numbers of topics to assist them in acclimating to the district and to expand their professional knowledge base.”

Keeping faculty, staff and students healthy was also a main concern with going back to school this year. “In addition to training focused upon instructional strategies for students, we also provided a thorough review of our Reopening Plan and all of its components, which were developed in compliance with NY State Education Department, Department of Health and CDC guidelines,” Coletti said. Despite the challenges and changes that the COVID-19 pandemic came

with, schools have learned to adapt and maintain their teaching and learning standards. “The challenges of the pandemic did not negatively impact our hiring process; we believe we hired the best-qualified teachers for our students in their various areas of NYS teacher certification,” Coletti said. “We look forward to an exciting year for our students.” —Additional information provided by The Hicksville School District

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A New Year Of Learning Begins In Levittown After being away from school for months due to the pandemic, students from the Levittown Public Schools received a warm welcome back on Sept. 8. Although school will look different this year, students were still excited to return to their buildings to see their peers, meet their new teachers and fall into their new routines. With smiles behind their masks, students and staff entered their respective schools and had their temperatures checked. This is one of the many safety precautions that the district is taking this school year to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the buildings. Among other safety measures,

students and staff will follow guidelines such a proper social distancing, along with hand-washing and hand sanitizing. This year, Levittown students had the option of following a fully remote instructional model or return to school in some capacity. Primary students could return to in-person learning five days a week, while secondary students had the option of selecting a hybrid model, following a schedule that alternates between virtual and in-person instructional days. “We are thrilled to welcome our students back and reconnect with them both in-person and virtually,” Superintendent of Schools Dr.

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Village of Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro, the board of trustees and the Westbury Business Improvement District (BID) are pleased to join Nassau County’s new campaign, “Taste Nassau Today,” to help provide a boost to the community’s small business recovery, specifically the local downtown restaurant industry, hit hardest by the pandemic. “We hope village residents will support our local downtown restaurants and enjoy a dine-in meal at any of these village establishments—they are ready to serve you, having spent many hours implementing health and safety protocols and ensuring that social distancing is maintained,” the mayor said in a statement.

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y passion for entertainment started behind the camera,” Banks said. “When I was nine years old I used to talk to my mom about commercials and I used to complain about certain ones. I used to go, ‘Mom. They went on-and-on about this and they didn’t come back to the product and now I don’t even remember what the product was about’ or ‘Mom. I was reading this ad and there’s too many words and I don’t even know what they’re talking about.’ My mom was the first person to say that maybe I should become a copywriter and I would tell her that I didn’t want to copy other people’s writing; I wanted to write my own writing. So she explained to me what copywriting meant to my nine year old brain. She was the first person to educate me on what these things were and this passion that I didn’t know about. So then it turned over the years of me educating myself to produce television and to write. I never really wanted to be a director for some reason, but I really wanted to write and produce.” Starting in the 11th grade, Banks started modeling after-school and on the weekends, but it was only just something she was doing because she was discovered, her number one passion was still film and television. After graduating high school, Banks applied to college and got into every one she applied to including UCLA, USC, and Loyola Marymount University among others. However, she took a different path in life. “I was going to go to college and two weeks before my first day of school, I got a big discovery to model in Paris,” Banks explained. “So I deferred school for a year and gave myself one year––not to become a supermodel, but to become a directly booked model, which means not having to do auditions. After about two weeks, I had unprecedented success in Europe and I ended up not going back to traditional school. I did go to Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management program many years later to hone my business acumen, but I don’t have any formal education in film or television.” Banks can now be seen heading to the ballroom as the new host of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. The celebrities dancing their hearts out this season to win the coveted

Mirror Ball trophy include head coach Monica Aldama from Netflix’s CHEER, controversial animal activist Carole Baskin from Netflix’s Tiger King, Kaitlyn Bristowe from ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, TV and film actress Anne Heche, Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson, actress Justina Machado from One Day at a Time, Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean, Emmy Award-winning host of The Real and sideline correspondent on Holey Moley Jeannie Mai, TV and film actorJesse Metcalfe, Grammy-winning rapper Nelly, TV host Nev Schulman from MTV’s Catfish, NBA superstar Charles Oakley, actress Chrishell Stause from Netflix’s Selling Sunset and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. So how did Banks become involved with the hit show? It all started with a simple phone call. “I got a call early this year from the ABC team asking if I was interested,” Banks said. “So I kind of thought about it for a few months and I spoke candidly about my concerns and thoughts. My mom sealed the deal for me because my mom was the first person to tell me about Dancing With The Stars. It was the very first episode on season one and she called me and told me to turn on the TV and that ‘the stars are dancing girl.’ I didn’t know what she was talking about, so I turned it on and I couldn’t look away. I thought it was insane and amazing. Since she was the first person to tell me about it she—till this day—is my sage advice and I asked her if I should do it. And she said, ‘Hell yeah, you should do it. As long as you can bring your sparkle, your magic and your audience.’ So finally after a long time I made a deal happen.” Not only is Banks hosting the show, she also has the unique title of executive producer as well. “With the executive producing role, it’s honestly a lot different than my executive producer role say on my talk show or on America’s Next Top Model,” Banks said. “With Top Model, I created that show from the ground up. My partner Ken Mok and I worked on making it

from nothing to almost 25 cycles and potentially still continuing. So that’s different; that’s hands-on, day-to-day building from nothing. Dancing With The Stars executive producing is where I’m coming into something that’s already a juggernaut. It’s already super successful where there’s already a format and so many different things, so it’s not heavy lifting for me, it’s what I like to call pixie dusting and working with the team to make these micro changes as opposed to a sledgehammer. I’m a businessperson before I’m a model or a host or an executive producer. This is business first for me and I want to make sure that we at least maintain the audience, so the team has done so much research and showing me the research about what people love and what people don’t care about and all of that with Dancing With The Stars. That research is really the heart of the audience, so we ain’t touching that. There’s also other things that we can have a little fun with and some suggestions that I made that are going to be surprises along the way.” So what can fans expect to see this season when they tune in? “There’s one thing that I want to do and that’s incorporate—and not in every episode by any means—but kind of this unexpected incorporation of some surprises of some popular dance while still maintaining the integrity of ballroom,” she said. “I think the integrity of

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ballroom is super important. I think in order to bring in a different audience and continue to have new people come to the show, sometimes the show has to leave people where they are instead of trying to pull them to where the show is. I think some inclusion of popular dance in a very fun, gamified way is one of the ways I have an idea to do that.” And if you thought Banks is going to take it easy for the rest of the year, you’re sadly mistaken. Banks is also launching her own ice cream brand starting next month. “It’s called SMIZE,” she explained. “Just a few weeks from now, we’re doing a soft launch and then in October there’s a hard launch where people across the country will be able to get it. It’s a wonderful brand that has a storyline and all this fun stuff too. It’s all natural, super premium ice cream and the special thing inside every serving is what we call a SMIZE surprise. It’s a choco-licious, huge truffle treat inside every serving that you have to find. It’s an ice cream brand that is for the entire family. We’ve been working on it really hard and my team and I are obsessed about it. There’s a Santa Monica place in late September we’re launching a SMIZE shop. However in October, everyone across the country can get it delivered. Sorry Hawaii and Alaska, we’re coming [soon].” Dancing With The Stars airs on ABC at 8 p.m. Check your local listings for dates.

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FARMINGDALE 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, October 8, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. local time to hear the following case(s): CASE #10-1 The application of Laura Coletti for a new covered porch located at 45 Ridge Rd. in the Village of Farmingdale, requiring a variance from Village ordinance Part II Chapter 600 Zoning, Article VIII, Residence A Districts: Section Title Proposed Required §600-58 Front Yard 27’–6 ½” 30’ All parties and citizens interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the above petition. BY ORDER OF THE Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Farmingdale David Nostrand, Chairman Brian Harty, Village Administrator Dated September 17, 2020 9-23-2020-1T-#218580-FARM LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has

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Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 1074 Concord Street Franklin Square NY 11010. The principle business address of the LLC is: 1074 Concord Street Franklin Square NY 11010. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10-21-14-7; 9-30-23-16-20206T-#218360-CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of AARTIS PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 636 PARK AVE WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552. Purpose: any lawful act 10-28-21-14-7; 9-30-23-20206T-#218591-CITY

of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/16/20. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 9 Robert Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 9-23-16-9-2; 8-26-19-20206T-#217822-RP LEGAL NOTICE Formation of Valentine Trading LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/27/2020. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Steven M. Cohen, 29 Valentine Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#218068-RP

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DA MOLIN BURCH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 13, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 20th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 16 Herb Hill Road, Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542. (Section: 31, Block: 49, Lot: 16). Approximate amount of lien $ 372,450.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 3209-15. Kenneth Robinson, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-218385-RP

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 36 LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURTNASSAU COUNTY Supplemental PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No.2020-459 To, The unknown heirs and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Margaret Welsh, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly flied by Marla Mckinley and Harry Del Favero, residing at 39 Berry Hill Road Oyster Bay NY 11771 and 44 8th Ave., Sea Cliff NY 11579 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on NOVEMBER 4, 2020 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made In the estate of Margaret Welsh, lately domiciled at 39 Forest Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542 admitting to probate a Will dated August 29, 2002 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Margaret Welsh, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to Maria McKinley and Harry Del Favero [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to __ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to______________ [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, 9/3/2020 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear In person. If you fail to appear, It will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Name of Attorney: Joseph A Fazio Esq Address: 94 Willis Ave., Mineola, NY 11501 Phone No. 516-684-9765 A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS

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CITATION Note: 22 N.Y.C.R.R. 207.7 (c): Proof of Service shall be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. In computing such period of two days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall not be taken into account. 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-#218443-RP LEGAL NOTICE Notice of information of Simply Beautiful Artistic Designs LLC Arts of origin filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on to 7/3/2020 Office location. Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served in shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 31 Brewster Street Apartment 336, New York, Glen Cove New York 11542 purpose of any lawful Act. 10-28-21-14-7; 9-30-23-20206T-#218482-RP LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 160 15th Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on September 1, 2020. Office located in Nassau. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to Kevin Dieterich, 140 Adams Street, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10-28-21-14-7; 9-30-23-20206T-#218509-RP LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 4th day of Sept. 2020, bearing the Index Number 608973/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of SKYLAR EUNI STONE. My present address is 3 Ridge Drive, Glen Cove, New York, 11542; the date of my birth is August 7, 1975; the place of birth is Seoul, South Korea; the present name is EUNI SKYLAR SUK. 9-23-2020-1T-#218560-RP LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on October 1, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: Application for Site Plan Review of a map entitled “Plot Plan” prepared by Frank

Petruso, Architect, PC, dated March 4, 2020, last revised September 8, 2020 for the construction of a new home. Said property, now or formerly owned by Luca Antonelli, is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 20, Block H, Lot 318 and is presently known as 30A Hoaglands Lane. Said application is on file and open to public inspection by appointment at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Please call 516-671-4664 if you wish to schedule an appointment to view the application. Please note that such hearing is intended to be held outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, due to COVID-19 concerns the Planning Board may select alternatively to hold the hearing virtually using the Zoom Application (Zoom Meeting ID: 8602472 Passcode: 671883), a platform which will enable interested parties to watch a livestream of the hearing on the platform in compliance with the Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended. If the hearing is held using the Zoom Application, the public will only have virtual access to the hearing through the use of the Zoom Application. If the Planning Board intends to hold the hearing via the Zoom Application, such decision shall be made no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the hearing. Such decision shall be posted on the Village’s website at http://oldbrookville.net. All interested parties should also contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-6714664 the day of the hearing to confirm the location. Full access details to the Zoom Meeting (if necessary) are listed below. A link to the hearing will also be posted the Old Brookville website (http://oldbrookville.net) in advance of the hearing which can be accessed from the homepage of said site and then following the instructions. If you have any questions about accessing this hearing, please contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664. Please note that although all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak, all microphones will be muted until such time as the particular individual is authorized to speak. Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 8602472 Passcode: 671883 You can access the meeting in several ways: 1. By clicking on the link on the Village website as noted previously, which will provide you direct access to the meeting; 2. Using a web browser to navigate to www.zoom.us,

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LEGAL NOTICES clicking “join a meeting” and entering the webinar ID and passcode; 3. Entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web. zoom.uz./i/86024724116?pwd=b1RzOTFIOVh1d2tSa1ZjZS9QRm1KZz09 Please note, the hearing shall only be held using the Zoom Application if the Planning Board selects such alternative due to inclement weather as stated above. Otherwise, the hearing shall be conducted in person at the Village Hall. Anyone wishing to comment on the application, but who cannot join the Zoom Meeting or live hearing, can submit comments to Sandra Albro in advance of the hearing at village@oldbrookville. net. Public comments received prior to the commencement of the public hearing will be made part of the public record. By Order of the Planning Board Larry Werfel Chairman 9-23-2020-1T-#218614-RP LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on October 1, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: Application for Site Plan Review of a map entitled “Site Plan” prepared by High Point Engineering, dated March 12, 2020, last revised July 15, 2020 to Install new pumps and canopy. Said property, now or formerly owned by BP Station, is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 20, Block H, Lot 40 & 41 and is presently known as 724 Glen Cove Road. Said application is on file and open to public inspection by appointment at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Please call 516-671-4664 if you wish to schedule an appointment to view the application. Please note that such hearing is intended to be held outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, due to COVID-19 concerns the Planning Board may select alternatively to hold the hearing virtually using the Zoom Application (Zoom Meeting ID: 8602472 Passcode: 671883), a platform which will enable interested parties to watch a

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livestream of the hearing on the platform in compliance with the Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended. If the hearing is held using the Zoom Application, the public will only have virtual access to the hearing through the use of the Zoom Application. If the Planning Board intends to hold the hearing via the Zoom Application, such decision shall be made no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the hearing. Such decision shall be posted on the Village’s website at http://oldbrookville.net. All interested parties should also contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-6714664 the day of the hearing to confirm the location. Full access details to the Zoom Meeting (if necessary) are listed below. A link to the hearing will also be posted the Old Brookville website (http://oldbrookville.net) in advance of the hearing which can be accessed from the homepage of said site and then following the instructions. If you have any questions about accessing this hearing, please contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664. Please note that although all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak, all microphones will be muted until such time as the particular individual is authorized to speak. Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 8602472 Passcode: 671883 You can access the meeting in several ways: 1. By clicking on the link on the Village website as noted previously, which will provide you direct access to the meeting; 2. Using a web browser to navigate to www.zoom.us, clicking “join a meeting” and entering the webinar ID and passcode; 3. Entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web. zoom.uz./i/86024724116?pwd=b1RzOTFIOVh1d2tSa1ZjZS9QRm1KZz09 Please note, the hearing shall only be held using the Zoom Application if the Planning Board selects such alternative due to inclement weather as stated above. Otherwise, the hearing shall be conducted in person at the Village Hall. Anyone wishing to comment on the application, but who cannot join the Zoom Meeting or live hearing, can submit comments to Sandra Albro in advance of the hearing at village@oldbrookville. net. Public comments received prior to the commencement of the public hearing will be made part of the public record. By Order of the Planning Board Larry Werfel Chairman 9-23-2020-1T-#218613-RP

GREAT NECK LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Lyerly Law PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on July 23, 2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the PLLC at 3 Grace Avenue, Suite 151, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 9-23-16-9-2; 8-26-19-20206T-#217874-GN LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 34-29 37 STREET LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/12/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 9 Lake Rd. W., Great Neck, NY 11020. Purpose: any lawful act. 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#217963-GN LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU CAPITAL ONE, N.A., Plaintiff against ANGEL SABI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 26, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 20th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Incorporated Village of Kings Point, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 10 Crickett Lane a/k/a 10 Cricket Lane, Great Neck a/k/a Kings Point, N.Y. 11024. (Section: 1, Block: 175, Lot: 47). Approximate amount of lien $ 662,166.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 006337-16. William J. Birney, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-#218383-GN LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION OF WATER COMMISSIONER OF THE MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE

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MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 212 of the Town Law, an election will be held in the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, and on said day the polls will be open between 12 o’clock P.M. and 9 o’clock P.M., E.S.T. for the purpose of electing one (1) Water Commissioner for said Water District for a full term of three years ending December 31, 2023. Those qualified electors 18 years of age and over, residing within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District for a period of 30 days preceding the 8th day of December, 2020, and registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or prior to November 16, 2020, are eligible to vote in said election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT for the purpose of encouraging greater participation in such election, the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has been divided into four election districts. These Manhasset-Lakeville Election Districts and the polling places for each district are as follows: Manhasset-Lakeville Election District A includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 104 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 17, 56, 57, 59, 60 and 99 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District A is Company No. 1 Firehouse, Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District B includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 21, 106, that portion of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are east of Middle Neck Road and that portion of Nassau County Election District 23 which is south of the Long Island Railroad Right-Of-Way. The polling place for District B is Company No. 3 Firehouse, 25 Prospect Street, Thomaston, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District C includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and that portion of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are west of Middle Neck Road. The polling place for District C is Company No. 4 Firehouse, 97 Jayson Avenue (intersection of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue), Great Neck, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District D includes those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 34, 72, 73, 74 and 77 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District D is Company No. 5 Firehouse, 21 78th Avenue and Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park. All references herein to Nassau County Election Districts

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Telephone 1777 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 12, Islandia, New York 11749 Address ____________ Email (optional) HICKSVILLE NOTE: This Citation is served upon you as required LEGAL NOTICE by law. You are not required File No. 2019-449/B to appear. If you fail to apPROBATE CITATION pear, it will be assumed that SURROGATE’!S COURT, you do not object to the relief NASSAU COUNTY requeted. You have a right to TO: Robert Young if living have an attorney appear for and if dead, to his heirs- you. at-law, next of kin, and 9-23-16-9-2-2020dlstrlbutees, whose names 4T-#218105-HICKS and places of residence are unknown and if he died LEGAL NOTICE subsequent to the decedent PUBLIC HEARING herein, to his executors, adCALENDAR ministrators, legatees, deviNOTICE OF PUBLIC sees, assignees and succesMEETING BY THE sors in interest whose names ZONING BOARD OF and places of residence are APPEALS unknown and cannot be as- Pursuant to the provisions certained after due diligence of Chapter 246, Section 246and to all other heirs-at-law, 12 of the Code of the Town next of kin and distrlbutees of Oyster Bay, notice is of Eileen A Donohue a/kla hereby given that the ZonEileen Donohue, the dece- ing Board of Appeals has dent herein, whose names scheduled a public meeting, and places of residence are which will take place in the unknown and cannot be Town Hall Meeting Room, ascertained after due dili- Audrey Avenue, Oyster gence. Bay, New York, on OCTOTHE PEOPLE OF THE BER 1, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., STATE OF NEW YORK, to consider the following apBy the peals: Grace of God Free and BY ORDER OF THE Independent ZONING BOARD A petition having been dy OF APPEALS filed by Michael Schnei- APPEAL NO. 20-362 der who is/are domiciled at HICKSVILLE 30 Virginia Pine Lane, Bay JAMES PADULA: (A) Varishore, NY 11706 ance to construct two story YOU ARE HEREBY CIT- addition having less side yard ED TO SHOW CAUSE be- setback and aggregate side fore the Surrogate’s Court, yards than permitted by OrdiNassau County, at 262 Old nance. (B) Variance to allow Counry Road, Mineola, New existing shed having less side York, on October 14, 2020 yard setback and rear yard at 262 Old Country Road, setback than permitted by Mineola, New York, on Oc- Ordinance. (C) Variance to tober 14, 2020 at 2:30 o’clock allow existing pool equipment in the after noon of that day, having less side yard setback why a decree should not be and rear yard setback than made in the estate of Eileen permitted by Ordinance. (D) A Donohue, aka Eileen Variance for the reduction of Donohue lately domiciled at off-street parking spaces. Re6 Mead Avenue, Hicksville, duction of spaces to 1 when 2 New York 11801, United spaces are required. States admittinmg to probate W/s/o Cottage Blvd., 165 ft. a Will dated September 18, N/o Jordan Ln., a/k/a 176 2013 (and Codicil(s), if any, Cottage Boulevard, Hicksdated ____), a copy of which ville, NY is attached, as the Will of Ei- APPEAL NO. 20-363 leen A Donohue deceased, HICKSVILLE relating to real and personal JOANN FLYNN: (A) Variproperty, and directing that: ance to allow existing en[x] Letters Testamentary is- closed porch having less rear sue to Michael Schneider yard setback and aggregate [ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue side yards than permitted by to ______________________ Ordinance. (B) Variance to __________f/b/o __________ allow existing enclosed porch __________f/b/o __________ and 4 ft. by 4 ft. kitchen __________f/b/o __________ square off exceeding maxi__________f/b/o __________ mum building coverage than [ ] Letters of Administration permitted by Ordinance. c.t.a. issue to _____________ E/s/o Alpine Ln., 192.74 ft. [ ] Further relief sought (is N/o Arrow Ln., a/k/a 51 Alany): pine Lane, Hicksville, NY HON. MARGARET APPEAL NO. 20-364 C. REILLY, HICKSVILLE Surrogate, Margaret C. Reilly MILAN & JOANN STUPAR: _____________________ Variance to allow existing Chief Clerk, driveway having less side Debra S. Keller Leimbach yard setback than permitted Christine Andreoli by Ordinance. Print Name of Attorney E/s/o Ash Ln., 100 ft. S/o Law Office of Abbot Ln., a/k/a 7 Ash Lane, Craig A. Andreoli, P.C. Hicksville, NY Firm APPEAL NO. 20-365 (631) 686-6500 HICKSVILLE

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STEPHEN NATARAJAN: Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Fern Ct., 114.44 ft. N/o Tudor Rd., a/k/a 30 Fern Court, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 20-366 HICKSVILLE NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC: (A) Special Use Permit to install temporary wireless telecommunications tower with associated equipment. (B) Variance to install temporary wireless telecommunications tower with associated equipment having less side yard setback, rear yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o W. Old Country Rd., 392.02 ft. E/o Duffy Ave., a/k/a 550 W. Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-23-2020-1T#218489-HICKS

George Esernio, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 *For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call 800-280-2832* 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-#218386-LEV

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 26 day of August, 2020, bearing Index Number 437-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Misha Naomi Melnitsky. The city and state of my present address are Hicksville, NY; the month and year of my birth are July, 2000; the place of my birth is Mineola, NY; my present name is Jackson Dennis Melnitsky. 9-23-2020-1T#218566-HICKS

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID LEVITTOWN FIRE DISTRICT LEVITTOWN, N.Y. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Fire Commissioners, of the Levittown Fire District, will receive separate and independent bids for the purchase of Class A Department Uniforms and accessories. All bids must be received on or before 11:00 A.M. Friday October 9, 2020 at the Fire District offices located at 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown N.Y. 11756, at which time they will be opened and read aloud in accordance with section 103(2) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Information for bidders, plans and specifications may be picked up starting at 10:00 A.M. Saturday September 19, 2020 in the Dispatcher’s office located at Fire Headquarters 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown N.Y. 11756. The Levittown Fire District reserves the right to waive any informality in, to accept or reject any or all bids, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder or to advertise anew if in the judgment of the Levittown Fire District it is in the best interests to do so. No bidder shall withdraw his bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof. Dated: September 19, 2020 By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Levittown Fire District Thomas Brennan Fire District Secretary 9-23-2020-1T-#218563-LEV

LEVITTOWN LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, Plaintiff against JAMES ZIMMERMANN, CHRISTINE ZIMMERMAN, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 23, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 20th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: 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. Said premises known as 26 Hyacinth Road, Levittown, N.Y. 11756. (Section: 45, Block: 177, Lot: 6). Approximate amount of lien $250,394.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 608574-19.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 2nd day of September, 2020, bearing Index No. 606879/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501 grants the minor James Joseph Dieppa to assume the name Penelope EmilyAnn Dieppa. Present address is 34 Stonecutter Road, Levittown, NY 11756. Minor’s date of birth is XXXXX, 2004 and the infant’s place of birth is Russia. 9-23-2020-1T-#218504-LEV

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tion: Nassau County. United States Corporation Agency Inc designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 8 Tiller Ln., Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful act. 10-28-21-14-7; 9-30-23-20206T-#218602-LEV

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 14M LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/21/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 14 Massachusetts Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. Purpose: any lawful act. 10-7; 9-30-23-16-9-2-20206T-#218134-MASS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of HOME INSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designted as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: Home Instruction Services LLC 999 W Park Ave Long Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful act. 10-7; 9-30-23-16-9-2-20206T-#218203-MASS LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY Supplemental PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2019-3070 To The unknown heirs and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said MICHAEL V.J. WILLIS, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by MARY MALLON , residing at 42 FRANKEL ROAD, MASSAPEQUA NY 11758 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on NOVEMBER 4,

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2020 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MICHAEL V.J. WILLIS, lately domiciled at 400 COUNTY LINE ROAD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758 admitting to probate a Will dated OCTOBER 25, 2008 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MICHAEL V.J. WILLIS, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to MARY MALLON [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to __ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to _____________ [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, 9/30/2020 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk Name of Attorney: Ansanelli Law Group LLP Address: 92 Broadway, Amityville NY 11701 Phone No. 631-598-0337 This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION Note: 22 N.Y.C.R.R. 207.7 (c): Proof of Service shall be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. In computing such period of two days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall not be taken into account. 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-#218450-MASS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 1, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 17 - 501 AMENDMENT NORTH MASSAPEQUA JOE DALIMONTE: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 17-501 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 30, 2017 to allow

existing front roof over porch exceeding maximum building coverage. N/s/o N. Walnut St., 630 ft. E/o N. Pine Dr., a/k/a 81 N. Walnut St., North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 18-345 AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL FAIRCLOUGH: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 18-345 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 9, 2018, to allow existing pool equipment having less front yard setback. W/s/o Edgewater Ave., 100 ft. N/o Albatross Pl., a/k/a 27 Edgewater Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 19-48 AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL CALLAGHAN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-48 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 7, 2019, for the submittal of amended plans. E/s/o Ocean Ave., 257.40 ft. N/o Lafayette Pl., a/k/a 95 Ocean Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-353 MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL PRATT: (A) Variance to allow existing cellar entrance having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing waterfall feature having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing outdoor barbeque, fireplace and waterfall feature having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct second floor addition exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing pool equipment having less side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Cabot Rd., 289.12 ft. E/o Gloucester Rd., a/k/a 95 Cabot Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-354 MASSAPEQUA JOSEPH NICOSIA: (A) Variance to allow existing rear wood deck having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards, rear yard setback, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 00-273 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 15, 2000. W/s/o Division Ave., 3016.95 ft. S/o Garfield Pl., a/k/a 20 Division Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-355 MASSAPEQUA PAUL GILSON: (A) Variance to allow existing carport having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. to 6 ft. high wood fence

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LEGAL NOTICES exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Beaumont Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. Dover Rd. & Beaumont Ave., a/k/a 13 Dover Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-356 MASSAPEQUA JACQUELINE SPATES: (A) Variance to allow existing one story addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachments and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit exceeding maximum distance to principal dwelling than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Fox Blvd., 100 ft. N/o Baldwin Ave., a/k/a 71 Fox Boulevard, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-357 NORTH MASSAPEQUA AKMAL M. SAKHI: (A) Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence. (B) Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (N. Wyoming Avenue) than permitted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. of N. Baldwin Dr. & N. Wyoming Ave., a/k/a 1119 N. Baldwin Dr., North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-358 NORTH MASSAPEQUA RAJVEER RAO: Variance to allow existing portico and to construct porch having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o N. Michigan Ave., 400 ft. E/o N. Baldwin Dr., a/k/a 320 N. Michigan Ave., North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-191 NORTH MASSAPEQUA BILAL FAIZ: (A) Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/ CHILD residence. (B) Variance to allow existing circular driveway having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 06-446 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 5, 2006. S/s/o N. Virginia Ave., E/o E. Service Rd., a/k/a 372 N. Virginia Avenue, North Massapequa, NY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-23-2020-1T#218488-MASS

MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 2 day of April, 2018, bearing Index Number 18/000358, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to as-

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NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION of Stem & Leaf LLC. Fic. NYS name: The Stem & Leaf Bookkeeping and Business Consulting Services LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/11/20. Office loc: Nassau County. LLC formed in DE on 4/7/20. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served & mailed to: CT Corp. System, 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. Principal business address: 111 S. Franklin Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Cert. of LLC filed with Secy. of State of DE loc: 401 Federal St., #4 Dover DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 0000474757 WO 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#218052-NHP LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Compassionate Loving Care Home Care LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 8/24/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of the process against LLC to: 2088 Murray Hill Street, Elmont, NY 11003 Purpose: any lawful act.. 10-7; 9-30-23-16-9-2-20206T-#218198-NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION OF WATER COMMISSIONER OF THE MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 212 of the Town Law, an election will be held in the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, and on said day the polls will be open between 12 o’clock P.M. and 9 o’clock P.M., E.S.T. for the purpose of electing one (1) Water Commissioner for said Water District for a full term of three years ending December 31, 2023. Those qualified electors 18 years of age and over, residing within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District for a period of 30 days preceding the 8th day of December, 2020, and registered with

the Nassau County Board of Elections on or prior to November 16, 2020, are eligible to vote in said election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT for the purpose of encouraging greater participation in such election, the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has been divided into four election districts. These Manhasset-Lakeville Election Districts and the polling places for each district are as follows: Manhasset-Lakeville Election District A includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 104 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 17, 56, 57, 59, 60 and 99 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District A is Company No. 1 Firehouse, Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District B includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 21, 106, that portion of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are east of Middle Neck Road and that portion of Nassau County Election District 23 which is south of the Long Island Railroad Right-Of-Way. The polling place for District B is Company No. 3 Firehouse, 25 Prospect Street, Thomaston, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District C includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and that portion of Nassau County Election Districts 22 & 28 which are west of Middle Neck Road. The polling place for District C is Company No. 4 Firehouse, 97 Jayson Avenue (intersection of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue), Great Neck, New York. Manhasset-Lakeville Election District D includes those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 34, 72, 73, 74 and 77 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District D is Company No. 5 Firehouse, 21 78th Avenue and Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park. All references herein to Nassau County Election Districts are to those within the 16th Assembly District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT PURSUANT to a Resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on the 22nd of September, 2020, as provided in Section 215 (20) of the Town Law, candidates for the foregoing office shall file their names and their nominating petitions (available at the District) with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners at the office of the District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York, not later than the last Monday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election Nominating petitions

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 39 shall be subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Each such registered voter signing a nominating petition shall affix the date on which he or she signs the petition, and no such signature shall be effective and counted to satisfy the required minimum of 25 registered voters if affixed to such a petition earlier than the first Monday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election. Residents of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, who are eligible to vote for a Town Office in the Town of North Hempstead, are eligible to hold office of Water Commissioner. Dated: September 23, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT MARK SAUVIGNE, CHAIRMAN STEVEN FLYNN, TREASURER BRIAN MORRIS, SECRETARY 9-23-2020-1T-#218568-NHP LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District will conduct a Public Hearing at the District office, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, N.Y. 11023, to consider the proposed annual budget of the District for the year 2021, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Copies of a draft of the Fire District Budget will be available on the Water District website (MLWD.net) after October 20, 2020. They can also be picked up at the Fire District Office, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY, 11023. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Mary Jayne Dreyer by mail at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY, 11023 or by telephone (516) 466-4416, in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER/FIRE DISTRICTS Mark S. Sauvigne, Chairman Steven L. Flynn, Treasurer Brian J. Morris, Secretary Dated: September 23, 2020 9-23-2020-1T-#218571-NHP LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, October 7,

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2020, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 2:00 pm. APPEAL #20949 – Niroun Khan; 2 Holiday Gate, New Hyde Park; Section 8, Block 278, Lot 1; Zoned Residence-A Variances from §§70-31(B) & 70-231 to legalize one-story additions too close to a side property line and a garage that is too long. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny. gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/ or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OCTOBER 7, 2020, 2:00 PM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that effective immediately and based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Zoning Appeals will not be holding in-person hearings. Until further notice, all future Board of Zoning Appeals hearings and meetings will be held via videoconferencing, as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Board members will be situated. The public, however, will be able to fully observe the videoconferencing hearing and comment at appropriate times. To the extent internet access is not available; the public can attend and participate via telephone by dialing the number listed in the Zoom information provided below. The Board of Zoning Appeals calendar is available online in advance of the meetings at https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/bza and the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov. Questions and/or comments will be accepted and made a part of the record, prior to the meeting, during the meeting and up until 4:30 PM on Friday, October 16, 2020. Any member of the public who has questions regarding the aforementioned process should contact the Secretary to the Board in advance of the meeting at bzadept@northhempsteadny. gov. Anyone having difficulty connecting to the meeting should contact Zoom for IT assistance during the meeting. This hearing will be transcribed and a copy of the transcript will be made available on the Town website. This hearing will also be live

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streamed. Live streaming can be accessed at https://northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive Should you wish to provide comments or ask questions during an appeal hearing, please register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@northhempsteadny. gov no later than Friday, October 2, 2020. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing of Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM can be accessed from the Town’s website at https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/bza and via the following link: When: Oct 7, 2020 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals (Afternoon Session) Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84361294353 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19294362866,, 84361294353# or +13126266799,, 84361294353# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 843 6129 4353 9-23-2020-1T-#218596-NHP

OYSTER BAY LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 09/ 10/2020 Applicant: THOMAS LOEB Facility: LOEB PROPERTY 283 WHEATLEY RD / 17-12-8 OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568 Application ID: 1-2824-03388/00001 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 -Article 15 Title 15 Long Island Well Project is located: in OYSTER BAY in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to install a 6-inch diameter irrigation well to a depth of 350 feet and having a pumping capacity of 50 gallons per minute to irrigate approximately three acres of lawn, trees, and shrubs. The project is located at 383 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits

LEGAL NOTICES where applicable, are available for inspection during norrnal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 10/08/2020 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person MATTHEW R PENSKI NYSDEC SUNY @ Stony Brook/5O Circle Rd Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 (631) 444-0358 9-23-2020-1T-#218503-OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 1, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-372 OYSTER BAY PATRICIA LOZOYA: (A) Variance to construct spiral staircase attached to second floor deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-127 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 14, 2019. W/s/o Lexington Ave., 134.01 ft. N/o Capital Heights Rd., a/k/a 100 Lexington Ave., Oyster Bay, NY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZON-

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ING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-23-2020-1T-#218490-OB LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Board of Trustees of the Village of Upper Brookville will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m., on October 6, 2020, at the Village Hall, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Carriage House, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, with respect to a proposed local law LL A2020, which reads as follows: Section 1. The second sentence of Subdivision 24, of Subsection I, of § 205-20, Community facilities and institutions, of Chapter 205, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Upper Brookville, is hereby amended to read as follows: “For applications by the Village involving property owned by or leased to the Village, the Board of Appeals shall waive or modify any of the conditional use permit standards and criteria in order to allow the erection and use of high wireless telecommunication at property owned by or leased to the Village.” Section 2. Effective date. This local law shall take effect immediately. Persons who may suffer from a disability, which would prevent them from participating in said hearing, should notify Tracy L. Lynch, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (516) 624-7715, in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. Please note that face coverings and social distancing in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders will be required. Dated: Upper Brookville, New York September 16, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF UPPER BROOKVILLE Tracy L. Lynch, Village Clerk-Treasurer 9-23-2020-1T-#218535-OB LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND 303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference will be posted on the Village’s website: www. centreisland.org on or before the date of the hearing. The hearing will be on the appeal of Tongfang Han, owner of a 10,000 square foot

parcel of land located at 424 Centre Island Road in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block 58, Lot 10 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located within the Village’s A-2 zoning district. The Appellant seeks to permit the construction of one and two story additions to the existing dwelling which would increase the floor area of the dwelling to 3,100 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 2,000 square feet. A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the Village’s website at www. centreisland.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual required special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS John Macaskill, Chairman Z-2020-03 9-23-2020-1T-218597-OB LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND 303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference will be posted on the Village’s website: www. centreisland.org on or before the date of the hearing. The hearing will be on the appeal of Carole and Ted Gutierrez, owners of a 5,000 square foot parcel of land located at 431 Centre Island Road (Bay Avenue) in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block 58, Lot 58 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located within the Village’s A-2 zoning district. The Appellants seeks to permit the construction of a studio shed which has a rear yard setback of 3 feet and a northerly side yard setback of 3 feet; rather than the required 25 feet, and which would result in a lot coverage by all principal and accessory structures on the lot of 50% of lot area, rather than the maximum permitted 30% of lot area. A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 40 Village’s website at www. centreisland.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual required special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS John Macaskill, Chairman Z-2020-02 9-23-2020-1T-218598-OB LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND 303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference will be posted on the Village’s website: www. centreisland.org on or before the date of the hearing. The hearing will be on the appeal of Madeline and Ted Pulling, owners of a parcel of land located at 344 Centre Island Road in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block C, Lot 2 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located within the Village’s A-2 zoning district. The Appellants seek a variance to permit the installation of a generator to be located forward of the rear building line of the principal building. A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the Village’s website at www. centreisland.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual required special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS John Macaskill, Chairman Z-2020-01 9-23-2020-1T-218599-OB LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND 303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and

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in accordance with Executive Order 202.1, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference will be posted on the Village’s website: www. centreisland.org on or before the date of the hearing. The hearing will be on the appeal of Reeta & Clive Holmes, owners of an 18.26acre parcel of land located at 145 Centre Island Road in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block B, Lots 110, 210, 328, 2056 & 2060 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located within the Village’s A-1 zoning district. The Appellants appeal the determination of the Building Inspector that five (5) existing security camera posts, each having a height of 12 feet are in violation of Section 12215 of the Village Code which limits the height of posts to 6 feet. A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the Village’s website at www. centreisland.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual required special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS John Macaskill, Chairman Z-2018-04 9-23-2020-1T-218600-OB

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION, RAINA SHARI ASSOCIATES LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/28/2020. Office location: Nassau County, New York SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to: c/o Raina Monchik, 12 Elaine Place, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#217942-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU POSER INVESTMENTS, INC., Plaintiff against ANN COLEMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANN COLEMAN; RONALD COLEMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RONALD COLEMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 9, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme

Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 20th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the at Plainview (Unincorporated Area) Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, shown and designated as being lot No. 2 Block 98 on a certain map entitled “Map of Eileen Manor Section 2, situated at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, surveyed by Teas and Steinbrenner, surveyors, dated November 2, 1956” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County on January 6, 1958 under, file No. 6982 and being more fully bounded and described according to said map as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Stephen Drive distant 221.64 feet northerly from the northerly end on a curve connecting the easterly side of Stephen Drive with the northerly side of Brown Drive; RUNNING THENCE south 59 degrees 24 minutes 04 seconds east (Actual South 59 degrees 04 minutes 24 seconds) 173.80 feet to the land now or formerly of Barbara Navratil and Joseph Sauer; THENCE north 34 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds east and along the land now or formerly of Barbara Navratil and Joseph Sauer 70.14 feet; THENCE north 59 degrees 24 minutes 04 seconds west (Actual: North 59 degrees 04 minutes 24 seconds West) 178.29 feet to the easterly side of Stephen Drive; THENCE southerly along the said easterly side of Stephen Drive 70 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Being and intended to be the same premises as were conveyed to the party of the first part by deed dated March 28, 1977 and recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 31, 1977 in Liber 9027 at page 21. Being the same premises as conveyed in the deed from Donna Greenstein recorded 02/01/1991 in document number 010174, book 10115, page 139 in said County and State. Said premises known as 47 Stephen Drive, Plainview, N.Y. 11803. (Section: 47, Block: 098, Lot: 2). Approximate amount of lien $256,392.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 009188-15. Martin Dehler, Esq., Referee. Waldman, Kalahar & Associates, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 315 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, N.Y. 10017 (646) 979-3780 10-7; 9-30-23-16-20204T-#218384-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC

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LEGAL NOTICES MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 1, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-367 PLAINVIEW SHARON LENT: (A) Variance to allow existing detached garage addition and roof over patio exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing detached garage addition having less side yard setback, rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage of the principal building than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. S/s/o Jamaica Ave., 309.50 ft. E/o Parkview St., a/k/a 31 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-368 PLAINVIEW 1478 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, LLC: Variance to construct first story addition, second story addition, and third story addition having less side yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Old Country Rd., 113.32 ft. W/o Newtown Rd., a/k/a 1478 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-23-2020-1T#218491-PLV/OB

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purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner of the district for the term of three (3) years, commencing January 1, 2021. Notice is further given that pursuant to Subdivision “20” of section 215 of the Town Law, a resolution has been duly adopted by the Commissioners of such district providing that candidates for the district offices shall file their names with the district office on November 11th, 2020 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm, at 57 Mineola Avenue second floor Roslyn Heights, NY 11577, and in addition require that such nomination be notarized and submitted in petition form, subscribed by not less than twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district. DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS Ralph Milliken James A. McCann Arlene Tucholski 9-23-2020-1T-#218505-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Preparation of Registration of Rolls for Annual Election of the ROSLYN GARBAGE DISTRICT Please be advised that pursuant to a resolution of the board of Commissioners. The board of Elections of the Roslyn Garbage District shall meet on the 11th day of November 2020 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm at the Roslyn Garbage District office, 57 Mineola Avenue second floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of the Roslyn Garbage District. The annual election of the Roslyn Garbage District will be held on the 8th day of December 2020 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the Roslyn Highlands Fire Station #2, Harbor Hill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576 Please note that in 2019 and thereafter only those persons who have registered with the County Board of Elections on or before the 40th day before the Roslyn Garbage District Election Day shall be eligible to vote. COMMISSIONERS Ralph Milliken James A. McCann Arlene Tucholski 9-23-2020-1T-#218506-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of MSR LEGAL & CONSULTING SERVICES, PLLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/26/19. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of LEGAL NOTICE process against PLLC to: 503 NOTICE OF Linden Street, West HempPUBLIC HEARING stead, New York 11552. Pur- Town of North Hempstead pose: practice of law. Board of Zoning Appeals 9-23-16-9-2; 8-26-19-2020- Pursuant to the provisions 6T-#217881-ROS of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOLEGAL NOTICE TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE OF ELECTION that the Board of Zoning ROSLYN Appeals of said Town will GARBAGE DISTRICT conduct a Zoom meeting, Notice is hereby given that an on Wednesday, October 7, annual election will be held 2020, to consider any maton the 8th of December 2020 ters that may properly be at the Roslyn Highlands Fire heard by said Board, and Department Station #2, Har- will hold a public hearing on bor Hill Road, Roslyn, NY said date to consider appli11576, between the hours of cations and appeals. 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, for the The following cases will be

called at said public hearing starting at 2:00 pm. APPEAL #20948 – 6 West Court Corp.; 176A Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights; Section 7, Block 47, Lot 25; Zoned Residence-C Variance from §70-51.A to construct a new dwelling with total side yards less than required. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny. gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/ or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OCTOBER 7, 2020, 2:00 PM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that effective immediately and based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Zoning Appeals will not be holding in-person hearings. Until further notice, all future Board of Zoning Appeals hearings and meetings will be held via videoconferencing, as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Board members will be situated. The public, however, will be able to fully observe the videoconferencing hearing and comment at appropriate times. To the extent internet access is not available; the public can attend and participate via telephone by dialing the number listed in the Zoom information provided below. The Board of Zoning Appeals calendar is available online in advance of the meetings at https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/bza and the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov. Questions and/or comments will be accepted and made a part of the record, prior to the meeting, during the meeting and up until 4:30 PM on Friday, October 16, 2020. Any member of the public who has questions regarding the aforementioned process should contact the Secretary to the Board in advance of the meeting at bzadept@northhempsteadny. gov. Anyone having difficulty connecting to the meeting should contact Zoom for IT assistance during the meeting. This hearing will be transcribed and a copy of the transcript will be made available on the Town website. This hearing will also be live streamed. Live streaming can be accessed at https://northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive Should you wish to provide comments or ask questions

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 41 during an appeal hearing, please register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@northhempsteadny. gov no later than Friday, October 2, 2020. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing of Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00PM can be accessed from the Town’s website at https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/bza and via the following link: When: Oct 7, 2020 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals (Afternoon Session) Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84361294353 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19294362866,, 84361294353# or +13126266799,, 84361294353# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 843 6129 4353 9-23-2020-1T-#218595-ROS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN #02010 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will hold a Public Meeting (via Zoom*) on October 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, New York 11576 To consider the following: Case No: 1697 Bun Cheng 20 Regent Place Sec 7, Block 160, Lot 1 This application is for the installation of a new raised wooded deck and concrete on-grade patio. Based upon plans received on August 31, 2020 and prepared by EN Architect & Interior Associates (no address of professional seal). The property is located in the R-4 zoning district and according to Article I General Provisions Section 470-5 “Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirement” requires a minimum rear yard separation distance to property lines of 25’. According to the plans submitted, the raised wood deck is located 12’-0” off the rear property

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line and the concrete patio is located 3’-0” off the rear property line.A variance application will be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Denied for the following reason(s): Article I General Provisions Section 470-5 “Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirement” requires a minimum rear yard separation distance to property lines of 25’. ZBA • Visit the Village Website for Zoom meeting information. At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Roslyn Dated: September 18, 2020 9-23-2020-1T-#218608-ROS LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, on October 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road in the Village. If as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting cannot be conducted in person, it will be conducted by Zoom Videoconference in accordance with Executive Order 202.1. If the meeting is to be held by Zoom videoconference, the Zoom link for the hearing will be posted on the Village of Roslyn Harbor’s Website https://www.roslynharbor.org prior to the day of the hearing. Public participation at the Village hearing will be announced during the hearing if the hearing is conducted via videoconference. The Planning Board hearing will be on the site plan application of LADJ, LLC, owner of a parcel of land located at 60 Harbor Lane in the Village, designated as Section 20, Block 96, Lot 10 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. The Applicants seek site plan approval from the Planning Board to permit the demolition of the existing dwelling and accessory structures, and the construction of a new two-story dwelling with attached garage, patio, walkways, driveways and other site improvements, all as shown on the site plan entitled “Site Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civil, L.S. & P.E., P.C., and last dated May 27, 2020. The above application is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY, where it may be seen Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM until the time of the meeting. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village

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Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. This hearing will be conducted following all required social distancing protocols. Face masks are required to be worn for entry into Village Hall and must be worn continuously while inside the Village Hall. By Order of the Planning Board Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk September 23, 2020 9-23-2020-1T-#218616-ROS LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, on October 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road in the Village. If as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting cannot be conducted in person, it will be conducted by Zoom Videoconference in accordance with Executive Order 202.1. If the meeting is to be held by Zoom videoconference, the Zoom link for the hearing will be posted on the Village of Roslyn Harbor’s Website https://www.roslynharbor.org prior to the day of the hearing. Public participation at the Village hearing will be announced during the hearing if the hearing is conducted via videoconference. The Planning Board hearing will be on the site plan application of Martin Litt, owner of a parcel of land located at 25 Dogwood Avenue in the Village, designated as Section 20, Block 75, Lot 14 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. The Applicant seeks site plan approval from the Planning Board to permit the reconstruction of a fire-damaged dwelling, including a new covered portico and new deck, all as shown on the site plan entitled “Cover Sheet/Plot Plan…” prepared by Michael James Palladino Architect P.C., and last dated September 18, 2020. The above application is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY, where it may be seen Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM until the time of the meeting. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. This hearing will be conducted following all required social distancing protocols. Face masks are required to be worn for entry into Village Hall and must be worn continuously while inside the Village Hall. By Order of the Planning Board Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk September 23, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Meeting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on October 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM the Architectural Review Board of the Inc. Village of East Hills will hold a meeting via videoconference pursuant to Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 (as extended by EO 202.60) to consider the following applications regarding construction and/or tree removal: 195 Chestnut Drive (Behrouz Zarrini, Section 7 Block 275 Lot 9), 54 Hummingbird Drive (Stuart and Ceci Weiner, Section 19 Block 35 Lot 4), 205 Revere Road (Payam Cohen, Section 7 Block 132 Lot 28), 25 Hemlock Drive (Scott Berson and Elyse Cohen, Section 7 Block 274 Lot 14), 18 Maplewood Lane (Dan Durschlag, Section 7 Block 249 Lot 5). Due to the current health crisis the public meeting will not be held in person at Village Hall (provided that EO 202.60 is extended). Instead the public may listen, observe, and/ or participate online at www. zoom.us meeting ID number 829 4229 7591 password 436071 or by phone by dialing (929)205-6099. Additional dial in options may be found at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings. In addition, comments with respect the applications may be submitted prior to the meeting by email to nfuteran@villageofeasthills.org. Maps and plans regarding the above applications are available for inspection on the Village’s website at www.villageofeasthills.org/ meetings. If EO 202.60 is not extended, the Public Meeting will take place in person at 8:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills NY on October 5, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD INC. VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS Spencer Kanis, Chairman Dated: September 23, 2020 9-23-2020-1T-#218625-ROS

SYOSSET/ JERICHO LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of JJLA LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/2019. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail opy of process against LLC to c/o JJLA LLC, 39-20 MAIN ST. 2FL, FLUSHING, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity. 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#218065-SYO/JER

LEGAL NOTICE Steel Mill 70 LLC, Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/2/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designat9-23-2020-1T-#218617-ROS ed as agent of the LLC upon

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whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Leonard M. Ridini, Jr., Esq., 90 Merrick Avenue, Suite 802, East Meadow, NY 11554. 10-28-21-14-7; 9-30-23-20206T-#218484-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 1, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-369 WOODBURY ESTHER WEINTRAUB: Variance to allow existing front wood deck having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Irving Dr., 505.76 ft. N/o Arthur Pl., a/k/a 37 Irving Drive, Woodbury, NY APPEAL NO. 20-371 SYOSSET JEFFREY ERCOLINO: (A) Variance to install swimming pool having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install pool pump, pool filter, gas pool heater, pavilion, fire pit, hot tub, dry bar and gas barbeque having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct raised stone patio having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 5.5 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Syosset Woodbury Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing 5 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Pond Drive) than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of Pond Dr. & Syosset Woodbury Rd., a/k/a 2 Pond Drive, Syosset, NY SEC. 25 BLK. G LOT 322 ZONE R1-20 APPEAL NO. 20-247 WOODBURY NAIM OSMOND: Variance to construct rear covered porch with balcony above and covered barbeque exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Woodbury Farms Dr., 1134.9 ft. E/o Chauncey Pl., a/k/a 24 Woodbury Farms Dr., Woodbury, NY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-23-2020-1T#218492-SYO/JER

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 4th day of Sept., 2020, bearing Index Number 475-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name of CAROL SUN. The city and state of my present address are JERICHO, NY the month and year of my birth are August, 2008; the place of my birth is BEIJING, CHINA; my present name is YICAN SUN. 9-23-2020-1T#218501-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 1st day of September, bearing Index Number 20 000454, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY, grants me the right to assume the name of Dylan Reid Levy. The city and state of my present address are Jericho, New York; the month and year of my birth are May, 2002; the place of my birth is Queens, New York; my present name is Dylan Reid Swickle. 9-23-2020-1T#218564-SYO/JER

WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of L & J DWELLINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 06, 2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 53 E. Merrick Road #119, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 9-30-23-16-9-2; 8-26-20206T-#218046-WBY LEGAL NOTICE 5253 USA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/03/2019. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 2580 Aster Pl S, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10-21-14-7; 9-30-23-16-20206T-#218377-WBY LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E, Plaintiff against

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 42 JESULA DESULME, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 16, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 27th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Westbury Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, State of New York. Said premises known as 871 Park Avenue, Westbury, N.Y. 11590. (Section: 11., Block: 109, Lot: 18-19). Approximate amount of lien $ 645,069.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 9412-15. Rita K. Solomon, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 10-14-7; 9-30-23-20204T-#218483-WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Old Westbury, at the office of the Village Clerk, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, Long Island, New York 11568, until 11:00 o’clock a.m. (Prevailing Time) on October 8, 2020 at which time, they will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for: IMPROVEMENTS OF MEADOWBROOK LANE LOCATED IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY CONTRACT NO. 20199 Instructions to bidders, plans and specifications, proposal sheets and form of contract may be seen at or procured at the office of the Village Engineer, LiRo Engineers, Inc., 235 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, Long Island, New York on and after 12:00 o’clock noon, September 24, 2020. A non-refundable fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars made payable to the Village of Old Westbury will be required for a copy of the plans, specifications, proposal and form of contract. Due to COVID 19, Contract Documents are to be obtained by mail only. Call Sabrina McKay at 516 746-2350 x1245 or email at mckays@liro.com to request contract documents. Contractor is responsible for delivery costs. The $50 fee must be mailed to LiRo Engineers. Each proposal must be accompanied by either a certi-

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fied check on a solvent bank or trust company, or bid bond from a surety company acceptable to the Village, in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, made payable to the Village of Old Westbury as assurance that the Contract will be executed if awarded to such bidder. The Contractor will be required to complete the form of “Evidence of Successful Completion of Similar Projects” included in the proposal. The Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of the Labor Laws of the State of New York. Public Liability and property damage insurance and construction bond will be required. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for the performance of the work that may be awarded to him or them for the total amount of the awarded contract price. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in any bid, and to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Village after all bids and bidders have been examined and checked. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD Village of Old Westbury, New York Brian S. Ridgway Village Clerk DATED: September 23, 2020 Old Westbury, New York 9-23-2020-1T-#218502-WBY LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 31 day of Aug. 2020 bearing the index number 29-000461, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Pushti Hrushee Sangani. My present address is 2563 Aster Place South, Westbury, NY 11590. The date of my birth is 04/09/2020; the place of birth is NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY; the present name is Ruhee Hrushee Sangani. 9-23-2020-1T-#218510-WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 2:00 pm. APPEAL #20951 – Park East, LLC (Passione Della Cucina Restaurant); 231 Old Country Road, Carle Place; Section 10, Block N, Lots 280 & 281; Zoned Industrial-B Conditional Use §70-187.P and variance §70-103.A to increase the size of a restaurant (a conditional use) with less parking than needed. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny. gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/ or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OCTOBER 7, 2020, 2:00 PM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that effective immediately and based upon notices and health advisories issued by Federal, State and Local officials related to the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Zoning Appeals will not be holding in-person hearings. Until further notice, all future Board of Zoning Appeals hearings and meetings will be held via videoconferencing, as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law. Due to public health and safety concerns, the public will not be permitted to attend at the remote locations where the Board members will be situated. The public, however, will be able to fully observe the videoconferencing hearing and comment at appropriate times. To the extent internet access is not available; the public can attend and participate via telephone by dialing the number listed in the Zoom information provided below. The Board of Zoning Appeals calendar is available online in advance of the meetings at https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/bza and the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov. Questions and/or comments will be accepted and made a part of the record, prior to the meeting, during the meeting and up until 4:30 PM on Friday, October 16, 2020. Any member of the public who has questions regarding the aforementioned process should contact the Secretary to the Board in advance of the meeting at bzadept@northhempsteadny. gov. Anyone having difficulty connecting to the meeting should contact Zoom for IT assistance during the meeting. This hearing will be transcribed and a copy of the transcript will be made available on the Town website. This hearing will also be live streamed. Live streaming can be accessed at https://northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive

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all sports were postponed at many college universities across the country until at least the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the schools impacted were Hofstra University and Stony Brook University. However, both universities are starting to prepare for games as if they will happen in the spring. Social distanced workouts are their method of preparation in the interim, with Hofstra University set to start those up later this month. “We got the go ahead to start practicing,” Pride women’s soccer player and defender Krista Agostinello said. “I think in mid-September we are set to begin. It will obviously be very different, but we’re pretty much flipping our season. The things that we would normally be doing in spring, we are now doing in the fall. Hopefully, we’ll end up having that full fall schedule in the spring.” She added, “We get to start lifting and work with our strength and conditioning coaches. The only thing about it is that we have to do it in a 10 by 10 square. So, with whatever we are doing, all of the equipment will be given to us, whether it’s weights, bands, etc. It could be outside or inside. You’re doing the work by yourself and, initially, we can only start out with about 10 people per session. It’s a 15 minute warm-up and then a 30-45 minute workout for the day.” “Then, we’ll probably start to begin working in small groups of five to 10 people. It still won’t be with any contact, but it will be different from running by yourself, for sure,” Agostinello continued. Stony Brook University’s football team, meanwhile, began similar workouts in August. Both sports require significant amounts of contact, especially football, which raises questions about how either could return to the field in the near future. “I had previously thought they were going to cancel the season before they announced it, given that I couldn’t see a way in which you could have 100 players from each team plus staff coming in contact with each other,” Seawolves wide receiver Peter McKenzie said. “With spit and sweat all around, I didn’t see how it could be safe. Unless if they come up with permanent solutions for this, I don’t feel like football would be smart without it being 100 percent safe.” His teammate and wide receiver John Corpac believes it would be

Hofstra University junior Krista Agostinello is set to begin socially distanced workouts with the women’s soccer team this month. (Photo courtesy of Krista Agostinello)

unsafe to bring back football if conditions are the same as right now, but hopes that won’t be the case come the spring. “I’m worried, but given that the sport is postponed until the spring, the numbers will, hopefully, be down by then,” Corpac said. “For now, though, I think it’s definitely good that we aren’t playing because I don’t really see how we could’ve played games for a sport like football.” While contact sports are going to be harder to bring back than those that are non-contact, Dr. Michael J. Alaia of New York University Langone Orthopedic Center believes that it certainly is possible to have a safe return. “Obviously, sports in which players do not come into close contact, such as golf and tennis, are the safest for return,” Alaia said. “The more dangerous ones would be large team sports with frequent close contact, such as football or hockey. However, as we know, the NHL and NBA have done a tremendous job in terms of minimizing risk and there has been several weeks lately with thousands of tests and no positive results, particularly for the NHL. “We can certainly alter training grounds and facilities to make sure athletes are keeping some semblance of distance. Other modifications can be made, such as having teams compete against fewer teams or shortening seasons, or spending more time doing individualized or paired drills during practice.” Another concern that could arise is in relation to players previously impacted by COVID-19. There isn’t data about what the long-term effects of having COVID-19 are, meaning that playing sports could be dangerous for some players. “We know from many of these

Stony Brook University senior and wide receiver Peter McKenzie has started participating in socially distanced workouts with limited participants. (Photo courtesy of Peter McKenzie)

leagues that players that have had symptomatic coronavirus are now playing symptom-free and without significant complications,” Alaia said. “There are some hypotheses that players may be at increased risk of certain complications, although to my knowledge, none of these have been proven clinically. Athletes who have recovered from the virus should undergo a proper screening to ensure normal pulmonary and cardiac function.” Returning to sports will be a unique challenge in multiple facets, though, with one of those being the ability to coach a team normally. “Most of our players haven’t played a game since last fall,” Pride women’s soccer coach Simon Riddiough said. “The demands on the body are extreme. No amount of running or weight training can emulate the physical requirements of the game.

Also, since everything has been virtual, we have no real way to gauge how each individual player has applied themselves.” He added, “We will have to get the players to be physically fit and ready to compete while providing a safe and injury-free environment and motivate them mentally to stay the course. We can’t rush back into something which will increase the likelihood of an injury and we need to keep them mentally positive about the unique situation they’re placed in.” While there will certainly be some added challenges for coaches this season, there could be some benefits to coaching in these conditions. “Everything is focused on you as a player since there aren’t many players and we’re working in small groups,” McKenzie said. “Coaches can concentrate on you a lot more individually.” Whether or not players choose to opt-out of the spring season, each fall sport student-athlete has been granted an extra year of eligibility with the spring season not counting towards that. For players who choose to participate in both the spring season and the fall season of 2021, that would mean double the amount of games played in a year. “I feel like the turnaround is very quick, but it will be a special case for players who want to do that,” McKenzie said. “Players know how their bodies are and once the season is over, you only get a month or two to start working yourself right back into shape. I think that’ll be hard, but I think that depends on how the spring season goes for each player. For instance, if he’s a very good player who wants to go to the NFL, he definitely wouldn’t be able to. However, if he feels like he wants to just continue his college football career, he should definitely take advantage of the fall.” Regardless of the conditions that are necessary for a return to sports, just getting to play again will be cherished by many student-athletes. “Playing sports is really what we all look forward to,” Agostinello said. “We complain sometimes that it’s hot outside or that we have to do too much running, but anyone would gladly deal with that to be back at it. We’d listen to any type of guidelines. “We can’t even step on our field until mid-September and it’s awful to not be able to even work out on our own field. Anything that could help us get back there would make us feel better right now. We won’t take it for granted anymore.”

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