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Abortion Restrictions Linger In Parts Of Nassau

BY JANET BURNS AND FRANK RIZZO editors@antonmediagroup.com

At least two Nassau municipalities have moved to scrub early 1970s abortion restrictions from their codes after local elected officials called for a review of “antiquated” laws left over from an earlier, also volatile, era of U.S. history.

New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti announced on September 8 that, based on a review of local municipal laws, several parts of Nassau County still had abor tion-restricting laws in place that could limit families’ access to pregnancy termination care if New York State’s stance on abortion should change in the future. The announce ment followed a series of passionate town meetings in the Town of North Hempstead, culminating in a repeal of just such a law.

The five municipalities identified by Kaplan and Sillitti’s teams included the Town of Hempstead, the Town of Oyster Bay, the Town of Huntington, the Village of Freeport, and the Village of Williston Park.

On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, serving to overrule both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two previous federal rulings that protected the right to pregnancy termination, a.k.a. abortion.

Since then, state and local officials have largely rushed to either prevent or to protect restrictions on abortion, many of which qualify as “trigger laws” (i.e. state or local laws, whether longstanding or recent, which spring into effect if no longer superseded by federal law) and frequently involving what are known as TRAP laws.

The laws in question in Nassau County municipalities are both TRAP laws and trigger laws, by all common definitions.

According to PlannedParenthoodAction. org, “Targeted restrictions on abortion providers (TRAP) laws are costly, severe, and medically unnecessary requirements imposed on abortion providers and women’s health centers. Often pushed by anti-abor tion politicians under the guise of ‘women’s health,’ the real aim of TRAP laws is to shut

down abortion providers and make it more difficult for people to access abortion.”

According to the Guttmacher Institute, “While all abortion regulations apply to abortion clinics, some go so far as to apply to physicians’ offices where abortions are performed or even to sites where only medication abortion is administered. Most requirements apply states’ standards for am bulatory surgical centers to abortion clinics, even though surgical centers tend to provide more invasive and risky procedures and use higher levels of sedation ... [and they] often include requirements for the physical plant, such as room size and corridor width, beyond what is necessary to ensure patient safety in the event of an emergency.”

As Bloomberg Law reported in August, “Anti-abortion states that unsuccessfully tried to require doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at local hospitals are revisiting those old laws, just in case there’s a future swing away from the recent Dobbs decision.”

Based on Google searches over the course of this summer, there are currently two independent brick-and-mortar abortion providers in Nassau County, less than the number of “crisis pregnancy centers,” which actively seek to deter patients from abortion but often show up in the same kinds of search results; when including hospitals,

which (if nothing else) are legally required to provide emergency abortion services, the numbers are about equal.

In the Town of North Hempstead, a recent decision to repeal its zoning-adjacent rule was unanimous. On Sept. 1, the North Hempstead Board of Trustees rescinded Town Code Chapter 41-A, titled “Pregnancy Termination Facilities;” enacted in 1971, one year after the state made abortions legal, the law regulated “pregnancy termination facil ities” and mandated that they be affiliated with hospitals.

Almost two-and-a-half hours were dedicated to Chapter 41-A at the public hearing and board discussion held on Sept. 1. Discussion of the repeal of the law, spon sored by Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, took up a big chunk of the Aug. 4 town board meeting as well.

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman said in a statement, “North Hempstead recently took an important step to place further protections on abortion rights in our town. We urge elected leaders throughout Long Island to follow in our footsteps.”

Before public comment at the Sept. 1 meeting, Lurvey stated, “All local laws regarding abortions must be carefully scrutinized. Often in laws that seem on their face reasonable, the reality is that they are enacted with an ulterior motive, especially

laws enacted in the early 1970s, as this one was. The law makes it illegal to perform an abortion, whether it is done medically using prescribed drugs or otherwise, unless it is performed in a hospital or a facility administered by a hospital or facility having a hospital affiliation agreement. The law is antiquated and does not take into consider ation the availability of medical abortions. Now, due to the advances in the field of medicine, a woman can take medication prescribed by a doctor in the privacy of her own home. Chapter 41-A is not just antiquated, but it places an undue burden on a woman who may want to terminate her pregnancy as well as on the medical professionals performing the procedure.”

Lurvey added, “I would like to take a brief moment to clarify a few points. The repeal of 41-A is not a zoning change. As we heard earlier, medical offices or clinics that may offer abortion procedures will not be popping up all over the place in residential areas. The repeal of 41-A will also not result in the town funding of abortions. These are just some things that came through by email. There is confusion because we are in a post-Roe world following decades of certainty around abortion restrictions. We now have uncertainty. A woman vulnerable and faced with a difficult decision should not have to engage in legal analysis to determine which laws apply to her and which don’t. The town board has no business entering the procedure room or a woman’s medicine cabinet and getting involved in these types of decisions. The town should not have a say and should not be putting an undue burden on a woman’s right to choose.”

The Town of Oyster Bay was next to repeal, but more circumspect about the act itself. A representative for the Town of Oyster Bay commented on September 13, “The decades-old Town Code was outdated, unenforceable and had zero impact as state law has long superseded the 1971 code ... To prevent further political games and false flag attempts to scare the public, the Town Board voted to remove this outdated section from the Town Code, even though it has had no impact on the public for over 50 years.”

After the Town of North Hempstead repealed a 1971 law restricting abortion, State Senator Anna Kaplan and colleagues announced Septempter 8 that five more Nassau municipalities had similar extant laws. (Image via New York State Senate website)

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John Rogan’s Hall Of Fame Trajectory

How football took him from Levittown to Yale and beyond

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

When John Rogan comes up to the podium to accept his induction into the 2022 Nassau County High School Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Crest Hollow Country Club, it will be the capstone to an incredible gridiron career. Rogan’s football path found him not only starring as a quarterback at Chaminade High School and Yale University, but winning consistent ly, accomplishments that earned him a spot in training camp with the New York Jets and then-L.A. Raiders and a subsequent run in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes/ Concordes.

But interestingly enough, the East Meadow native’s journey began as an 8-year-old playing with the 9-year-olds on the Levittown Red Devils midget football team in the early 1970s. It was here that he first came under the tutelage of 25-year-old coach Robert Perpall, who would go on to play a major role in Rogan’s life as a mentor and friend for the next five decades.

It was Perpall, a 2019 Hall of Fame inductee with a storied coaching career at Seaford High School where his football teams won 72 percent of their games—in cluding two Long Island champion ships—who nominated Rogan for Hall of Fame consideration. When Perpall was asked why, it came down to Rogan’s combination of football IQ, abilities, humility and successes.

“The guy over-achieved on every level—11 years old, 12 years old,” Perpall recalled. “I remember his middle school year because I was pretty friendly with the family. The [middle school team] was undefeated and then he won championships at Chaminade and at Yale. You bring all these cham pionships and you’re the quarter back, it’s a reflection. As they say, quarterbacks get too much credit and too much blame. His accom plishments have always been Hall of Fame-worthy. He was always

John Rogan Athletic Career Highlights

At Chaminade, won 1977

Thorp Award, given to Nassau County’s top player. One of four parochial school players to win the award since its 1942 inception.

All-Ivy League Quarterback.

Led Yale to three consecu tive championships in 1979, 1980 and 1981.

When he graduated from Yale, Rogan was first in

so consistent. Never mind that he never had a bad year, he never seemed to have a bad game. And he did it all with such integrity.”

The genial Rogan readily admits that Perpall’s insistence that he transition from being a blocking fullback to quarterback was a life-changing decision. It was Perpall, along with his fellow coaches—John Dybus, Rich Festante and Jim Tintle—who used some Bill Parcells-flavored psychological manipulation to get the 11-year-old gridiron prodigy to make the positional switch.

“Sometime during practice I said I didn’t want to play quarterback,” Rogan explained. “It was all about handing the ball off and that was boring. Tintle brings us all into the middle of the field and everyone takes a knee. Perpall walks into the middle and there were 50 of us kneeling and he goes, ‘Hey Coach Tintle, Rogan doesn’t want to play quarterback.’ And he embarrassed

all-time passing yardage (2844) and second in touch downs (26).

Was named to the 100th Anniversary All-Yale Bowl Team in 2014.

—Compiled by the Nassau County High School Hall of Fame

John Rogan taking a snap for the Yale Bulldogs (Photo courtesy of Doug Delaney)

me in front of the entire 50 people. And I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll play quar terback.’ Next thing you know, we were putting in a pro-style offense.”

Teammate and longtime friend Doug Delaney, who is working on a forthcoming documentary about his old midget football team with partner Gaille Pike called The Red Devils You Know, has instantaneous memories of Rogan’s prowess on the gridiron and isn’t surprised at how well both his old teammate and coach have fared since they were all lighting up teams at Polaris Field.

“John Rogan, a quarterback doing a triple fake reverse, drop ping back 15 yards and throwing a 50-yard pass and hitting a guy in stride into the end zone,” Delaney said. “Kids didn’t do that back then. What fascinates me about both John and Coach Perpall is that if you ask either one of them what fueled the obvious success of their entire football careers, they

will invariably cite anyone else but themselves—the line, other coach es, receivers and running backs, the defensive play. It is this kind of modesty and work-a-day ethic that made you want to follow them into battle time and time again.”

Rogan’s abilities led him to Chaminade, where he won the 1977 Thorp Award, given annually to the outstanding high school foot ball player in Nassau County, a rari ty in that he was one of only four athletes from a parochial school to win the award since its 1942 inception. These accolades earned this son of an NYPD detective fouryear full-ride scholarship offers from Boston College, Syracuse University and the University of Virginia. But it would be storied Yale football coach Carmen Cozza who would walk through the door of the Rogan family home and make it clear that he wanted the strong-armed quarterback to come to New Haven.

“Carmen Cozza came, sat in the living room of the humble East Meadow abode of my parents where they still live and said he knew I had all these other school recruiting me and he knew my parents didn’t have money,” Rogan recalled. “He said schools were going to be calling every day and this was the last time he was going to talk to me until I made my deci sion. And he wanted us to know he wanted me to come to Yale.”

What the future Ivy Leaguer didn’t realize was that when his father walked Cozza out to his car, he guaranteed the coach his son would be suiting up for the Bulldogs in the fall despite the fact that Yale didn’t offer full-ride athletic scholarships. And while Rogan had to sign up for a mixedbag financial aid package that also required him to work at the on-campus dining hall, he appreci ates the decision his father made.

“My dad said to me that all these schools wanted me, but if I go to the first day of practice and break my leg, I’d still have a Yale education behind me,” Rogan said. “I loved playing football at Yale and had a great career. We were Ivy League champions three years in a row and barely lost. My dad had it square on—you get hurt day one and you still come out with a Yale diploma. You know what? A Yale diploma is really special.”

Football has been the major connector in Rogan’s life from the time he spent coaching 11- and 12-year-olds as an offensive coor dinator in Greenwich, CT, where he and Deb, his wife of 34 years, raised three sons—Jack, Pete and Tommy. And in his involvement with the Delaney documentary and now this Hall of Fame induction.

“I’m more thrilled for my parents than for me about this [Hall of Fame honor],” he said. “My dad took care of the sports and my mom took care of the schooling. That’s why I had the grades to go to Yale while still being able to also throw a 50-yard spiral at the same time. I learned all that back when I was 11-years-old. And the nice thing about this whole thing that Doug pulled together is that I haven’t seen some of these guys in 50 years. And all of a sudden they show up and it’s like yesterday.”

Future Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Famer John Rogan hurling the pigskin down field for the Levittown Red Devils as a 12-year-old quarterback (Photo courtesy of Doug Delaney)

From left: Coach Robert Perpall and his quarterback John Rogan at the former’s induction into the Nassau County High School Hall of Fame (Photo courtesy of John Rogan)

Bethpage’s Back-To-School Bash Marks The Start Of A Strong School Year

Students and families from throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District gathered for an evening of fun during the Bethpage PTA Council’s annual Back-toSchool Bash on Sept. 16. Held outside under the lights of Bethpage High School’s athletic complex, PTAs from the different schools were stationed at tents where they sold Bethpage apparel and other fun items. Attendees also enjoyed delicious food from different food trucks. The event was a great way to kick off the Bethpage Union Free School District’s 2022-23 school year.

Farmingdale Middle School Announces New Assistant Principal

After an extensive interview process involving a variety of stakeholders, Farmingdale School District has selected Kenneth McCloud as the new assistant principal at Howitt Middle School.

“I am so excited to join the Farmingdale community,” Kenneth McCloud said. “Right away, I could see that Farmingdale was a tight-knit, hard-working, diverse community and it felt like home. I knew from the first interview that this was the place for me. I can’t wait for the school year to begin, attend sporting events, concerts and plays. Go Dalers.”

McCloud comes to Farmingdale having previously served as a history teacher and athletic director at Wyandanch Schools, followed by a successful eight-year tenure as an assistant principal at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. He was highly recommended by the committee, who cited that McCloud’s skills in behavioral management, peer mediation, restorative justice, building small learning communities and student wellness set him apart from other candidates.

“My goal for this school year is to work closely with students and staff to build small learning communities for each student,” McCloud said. “Students are successful and perform best when they have

a strong support system. I plan to support teachers in educating the whole child, focusing on academic and social-emotional learning.”

McCloud and his wife Natasha have been married for 20 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Hannah, 12, and Sarah, 8.

For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at www.farming daleschools.org and like the Facebook page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict

—Submitted by the Farmingdale School District

Massapequa Music Students Earn All-State Nod

Up to four Massapequa High School students could be performing in this year’s All-State Music Festival hosted by the New York State School Music Association. Cooper Arbisi is assured a spot in an honors ensemble, while Teresa Greene, Jayden Pearl and Arianna Surrow were selected as alternates.

Arbisi, a junior, was named to the AllState Mixed Choir. He auditioned in the spring by singing “Maria” from West Side Story and said that earning an All-State selection has been a goal.

“I’m very thankful to have this opportunity,” Arbisi said, who has been taking voice lessons since fifth grade, in addition to singing in the chorus since elementary school. “It’s really satisfying to see my hard work pay off.”

Greene, a junior, was selected as an All-State alternate in band, and 11th-grader Pearl and 12th-grader Surrow are alternates

to the All-State chorus. The NYSSMA All-State Music Conference and Festival will be held from Dec. 1-4 in Rochester. Director of Fine and Performing Arts Vincent Green, as well as high school music teachers Eva Arnold, Ilena Dempsey, Andrew Dwork, Nichole Greene and Marjorie Spagnuolo congratulated the four highly dedicated student-musicians on this great accomplishment.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Bethpage students came together during the Back-to-School Bash on Sept. 16. (Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District)

Students and their loved ones participated in karaoke at one of the booths.

Bethpage community members enjoyed the food trucks during the Back-to-School Bash.

Kenneth McCloud, new assistant principal at Howitt Middle School (Picture courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

Massapequa Director of Fine and Performing Arts Vincent Green (left) and chorus teacher Nichole Greene (right) congratulate NYSSMA All-State selections and alternates Cooper Arbisi, Jayden Pearl, Teresa Greene and Arianna Surrow. (Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Junior Cooper Arbisi will sing in the All-State Mixed Choir as NYSSMA’s All-State music festival in early December.

—Submitted by the Bethpage School District

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Free HalloweenThemed Movie Nights Coming Soon

Not-so-Spooky family films come to Town of Oyster Bay parks with games, free popcorn, inflatables and more

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board are excited to announce two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town of Oyster Bay parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort.

“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local town park,” said Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”

Movie Schedule

• Friday, Sept. 30: “The Addams Family 2” at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, 45 Motor Av enue in Farmingdale. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.

•Saturday, Oct. 8: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.

Movies begin at sundown with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call 516-797-7925 for updated information.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

courtesy The Walt Disney Company via Wikimedia Commons)

2022 Hicksville 9/11 Commemoration

BY MICHAEL CHRISTODOULOU editors@antonmediagroup.com

The Hicksville Fire Department suc cessfully organized an event to honor the memory of those lost on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The event was named “September 11th Remembrance” and took place Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Strong Street Fire Station memorial, near the Hicksville Post Office.

The program started with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Honorary Chief Nicholas Brigandi. The opening prayer was offered by Pastor Jaime Aguilar.

Hicksville Fire Department officers of Citizens Engine Company #3 and Emergency Company #5 placed wreaths to honor the memory of heroes who sacrificed their lives to save others and to those whose lives were taken that day.

Family members of 9/11 victims, Hicksville residents and guests were invited to place a carnation at the base of the memo rial. The closing prayer was offered by Father Christopher Sullivan.

A summary describing 9/11 historical facts is as follows: It was Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001 when four airplanes were hijacked with the purpose to inflict damages on the United States. Two airplanes crashed purposefully into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The first plane at 8:46 a.m. crashed into the North Tower of the Word Trade Center, the second plane at 9:03 a.m. crashed into South Tower of the World Trade Center, the third plane at 9:37 a.m. crashed into the west side of the Pentagon, in the fourth plane at 10:03 a.m. the passengers attempted to gain control from the hijacker, which led to the airplane crashing in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. If you are interested to learn more, you can visit your local library or your trusted sites on the Internet.

At the 9/11 efforts to control the damage, many fire fighters worked heroically to save lives, among them were two officers with roots in Hicksville, Ex-Chief Terrence (Terry) Farrell and Ex-Captain George Howard.

Farrell entered the Hicksville Fire Department in December 1974 as a member of Chemical Engine Company #3. He was elected to serve as the 30th Captain in 1982 and again in 1983. In 1989, Farrell served as the 55th Chief of the Hicksville Fire Department. He always kept Hicksville in his heart, as he would be happy each Labor Day to march proudly in the annual parade by leading a division. For his excellent service, the American Legion, the Elks Club and others presented the Terrence Farrell Awards recognizing his contributions. He also received a Certificate of Merit from the Hicksville Fire Department.

Howard entered the Hicksville Fire Department in April 1976 as a member of Emergency Company #5. He was elected to serve as the 44th Captain in 1989 and again in 1990. His persistence, dedication and experience helped him obtain a job as a 2nd Deputy Chief Fire instructor at the Nassau Fire Service Academy, where he served as both motivator and disciplinarian. A fitting tribute by the Hicksville Fire Department was bestowed to Howard when he was posthumously presented with the rank of Honorary Chief of the Hicksville Fire Department.

The event was attended by many people from Hicksville and the neighboring com munities. Among others present at the event were Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker and past President of Northwest Civic Association Joel Berse.

At the end of the ceremony, a final salute was performed by the Chief of Hicksville Fire Department Christopher Moskos.

Michael Christodoulou is the Past President of the Hicksville Historical Society

Hicksville Fire Department Color Guard at the beginning of the 9/11 commemoration ceremony (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Historical Society)

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

Adult Program: Introduction to Microsoft Word

6:30 p.m. Sharper Training will provide a hands-on-class in the basics of word processing.

Prerequisite basic computer knowledge. Registration required at www. levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. Call 516-731-5728 for more information.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Adult Program: Nassau County Property Tax Exemptions

Workshop

1 p.m. The Department of Assessment staff will provide individual assistance to any home owner who would like to file for his or her veterans, senior citizen, Cold War veterans, volunteer firefighter and ambulance workers or limited income disability exemption. New/ first-time home owners applying for basic or enhanced star must register with New York State. Call Nassau County at 516-571-1500 or

visit our website www.levittownpl. org for a list of documentation you will need to bring. Assistance provided on a first-come, firstserve basis. No registration is required. In-person program. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. Call 516-731-5728 for more information.

Pop Culture Film With Keith Crocker: The Brainiac (1962)

1 p.m. In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necroman cy and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. Three hundred years later, a comet which was passing overhead on the night of the Baron’s execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor’s descendants. 1 hr. 17 min. Register at www.eastmead ow.info, go to the Events Calendar, click on Sept. 30 and register. Or call 516-794-2570 and ask for programming.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 1

Barre Fitness With Stefanie Perretta [Zoom]

9:30 a.m. Barre fitness Is a full-body

workout inspired by elements of ballet, yoga and pilates that focuses on low impact, high intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body. Equipment needed—2 to 3-pound weights, a chair and a mat. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZIuf-mrpjwtEtLPxipiw CXjw7S3q0Cld-xB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from the Hicksville Public Library contain ing information about joining the meeting. Saturdays through Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

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SUNDAY, OCT. 2

Farmingdale Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the village green by Schneider’s Farm, 361 Main St. in Farmingdale. Through November, weather permitting. Visit www.farmingdalevillage.com for more information.

Mineral And Fossil Fun Day

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hicksville Gregory Museum invites you to its Mineral and Fossil Fun Day with free admission to the museum. Activities for children at the muse um include making a cast of a fossil to take home, scavenger hunts, a dig for gemstones (fee) and pick a

rock, mineral, fossil or shell from the “leaverite mine.” There will also be geode cracking where your purchased geode will be cracked open on site to reveal the beautiful crystals inside. And if you have a mystery rock, mineral or fossil in your collection, bring it in to be identified. The Hicksville Gregory Museum is located at 1 Heitz Pl. in Hicksville. Visit www.gregorymu seum.org or call 516-822-7505 for more information.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Yoga

5:30 p.m. Virtual Yoga classes will run on Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 15, 22, 29. Dec. 6, 13, 20 (no class on Nov. 8, Election Day). Yoga is a system of total body development. The physical postures will enhance muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and balance. The benefits of regular practice include increased energy, decreased stress and fatigue, higher consciousness, a stronger immune system and increased breath. Register at : https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZcqdeqqrjo vHdcBKvAM3z5ivns2Isj1wbIE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information,

visit www.hicksvillelibrary.org or call 516-931-1417.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

Family Movie Matinee: Lightyear 3 p.m. Rated PG, 108 min. A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, the film follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits (voices of Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi) and his robot companion Sox (voice of Peter Sohn). No child under the age of nine is permitted in the library without an adult. No registration required. Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Rd., Levittown. Visit www.islandtreespubliclibrary.

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After Sheriff Resigns, Blakeman Taps Sposato For Jails, Surprising Many

Corrections officers and local media seem equally skeptical

JANET BURNS

uci novo, similis duci seneci. Or, as Pete Townshend famously put it: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.”

Such is the case in Nassau County jails following the resignation of Sheriff James Dzurenda on Sept. 6. The Office of County Executive Bruce Blakeman didn’t publicly give a reason for Dzurenda’s resignation, but did quickly announce that Undersheriff Anthony LaRocco would be Nassau’s new acting Sheriff and that Michael Sposato will serve as Commissioner of Correction for Nassau County Correctional Center, a facility Sposato was previously responsible for during his own tenure as Nassau County Sheriff.

“I wish Sheriff Dzurenda good luck in his future endeavors,” Blakeman said in

facilities during his roughly 30-year career.

sheriff before retiring), had been seeking to make needed reforms to Nassau’s main jail but ultimately didn’t find support, or ability, toward that goal. Meanwhile, the county’s Corrrection Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) called Dzurenda an “absentee administrator” following his resignation, but seemed to take far greater issue with the appointment of Sposato to head county corrections.

“To say we disagree and are skeptical is the understatement of the year,” wrote COBA president Brian Sullivan in a statement on the officers’ org. website.

“Again, our long and adversarial history with Sposato speaks for itself. I was also contacted by the news media today after news of Dzurenda’s departure broke, where I vehemently voiced our displeasure with the inclusion of Sposato in this new administration. There is no reason to sugar coat any of this.” COBA recently voted to reject its latest proposed contract agreement with the county, adding to local tensions.

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a statement. Dzurenda was appointed Nassau Sheriff in 2020 by former County Executive Laura Curran, and previously worked in Connecticut and Nevada

Some in the county suggest that Dzurenda, like his immediate predecessor, Vera Fludd (who also served two years as

Former Nassau County Sheriff and newly appointed Commisioner of Correction Michael Sposato speaks during a press conference outside Nassau County Correc tional Center on September 13, 2022.

Sullivan also commented to the Long Island Herald, “Knowing the history of this place, wasn’t there anybody better that could have been a fiscal watchdog than a guy that had all of his baggage in this place for 10 years?”

As Mallory Wilson reported for the Long Island Herald in September, “Sposato was first appointed under [now incarcerated] former County Executive Ed Mangano, but when former County Executive Laura Curran took office she didn’t reappoint him, instead going with Fludd. Sposato has a dubious track record with concerns about correctional facility safety issues, and inmate healthcare, among other issues.”

The editorial board over at Newsday also expressed significant consternation about Blakeman’s choice to head Nassau Correctional Center.

“The 10 years from 2008 to 2018 when Michael Sposato oversaw the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department were marked by big cost savings, waves of inmate deaths, and fierce opposition to his leadership by the Correction Officers Benevolent Association and prisoner advocates. Nassau officials would have been wise to take a closer look at that record before giving him the keys again,” Newsday staff wrote in an early September editorial.

Newsday also noted: Sposato started work at the jail in 1994 as a cook, then became a kitchen supervisor. In 2005, then-Sheriff Edward Reilly made Sposato his chief of staff. He was later promoted to undersheriff, the jail’s No. 2 spot. The union fought Sposato’s elevation on the basis that he’d never been a correction officer and that he rose thanks to political connections. And COBA rebelled against his leadership because, union leaders said, he had cut expenses so severely that it endangered members and inmates. The four suicides among inmates at the Nassau jail between January 2010 and January 2011, which represented 10 percent of all such suicides in the state over that span in a facility holding just 1.7 percent of New York’s prisoners, seemed to bear that out.

Despite fairly widespread criticism over the appointment, or perhaps because of it, Blakeman and Sposato nevertheless seem

to be diving into this new era of administration without apprehension.

A few days after Sposato’s appointment, Executive Blakeman’s office invited local news outlets to a press conference outside Nassau County Correctional Center to reveal the results of a “raid” the jail had conducted seeking contraband inside.

At the press conference itself, however, held about two days after press invites went out, jail officials instead referred to the activities as a “sweep” for contraband. Items displayed for press included a small ‘Exacto’ knife blade, a shaving-size razor, a hollowed-out book used to conceal something, several small slips of paper that may have contained a fentanyl analogue, and what was said to be a shiv, wrapped in a towel before it was placed in an evidence bag.

When Anton Media Group asked how long it had taken the assembled officers (and/or their canine units) to perform the “raid” that produced these items from among the jail’s nearly 800 inmates, Sposato responded, “Oh, it’s still going on.”

When asked whether, in a ‘postCOVID-19’ world, Sposato anticipated making any changes or improvements to the jail’s medical standards, Blakeman stepped in, and responded that the jail is in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

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A small array of contraband items, including razors and and possible drugs, were displayed during a press confer ence outside Nassau County Correctional Center on September 13, 2022.

Corrections officers and canines who Sposato says conducted the “raid” or “sweep” of the jail for contraband stand assembled during a press conference outside Nassau County Correctional Center. (Photos by Janet Burns)

Rocking The Road For A Cure 13th Annual Motorcycle Run For Breast Cancer

Rocking the Road for a Cure’s 13th Annual Motorcycle Run for Breast Cancer will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m. Motorcycle Run and After Party proceeds will be dedicated to the continued provision and delivery of food donations, post-surgery kits, PPE and inhome wellness services to breast cancer patients in Queens and Long Island.

Event sponsors include Order Sons of Italy in America, OSDIA NYS Grand Lodge, The Romano Foundation, AMA, Pollichino Family Foundation, American Legion Post 1066, The Richard Capri Foundation, Universal Coordinated Care, Anton Media Group, Capital Supply Company in Memory of John Ambrosini, For Our Friends Dog Rescue, Tuff Tails Animal Rescue, and American Vendetta Custom Motorcycles. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and kickstands are up at 11:30 a.m. The starting location will be at Marjorie R. Post Community Park located 451 Unqua Rd. in Massapequa. The after party, will be held at American Legion Post 1066 located at 66 Veteran’s Blvd. in Massapequa. Registration Fees are as follows VIP Rider: $110/Passenger w/VIP

Rider $25; Pre-registration is: Rider: $25/ Passenger: $20; Day-of: $30/Rider, $25/Passenger. Visit www.rockingtheroadforacure.org to pre-register, make a donation, sponsor a rider or sign up for the run.

Rocking the Road for a Cure is a nonprofit

organization offering home-based health and wellness services and support to people receiving breast cancer treatment. The organization’s mission is to enhance and restore the strength, confidence and well-being of breast cancer patients. Rocking the Road for a Cure provides delivery of food donations, PPE, and post-surgery kits as well as medical

case management, restorative yoga and meditation, nutritional consults, and beauty consultations, including free wigs, acupuncture and more. All services are provided by licensed professionals.

Visit www.rockingtheroadforacure.org for more information.

—Submitted by Rocking the Road for a Cure

Westbury Kennel Association Dog Show

Oct. 2, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attention dog lovers. Plan on visiting Planting Fields Arboretum for a full day of canine competition hosted by the Westbury Kennel Association. See your favorite breeds vie for American Kennel Club championship titles. Wellbehaved, on-leash, family dogs are welcome. Doggie U K9 Academy instructors will offer “MY

Dog Can Do That” guided agility runthroughs for inexperienced dogs to try. Plus canine obedience and trick demos, vendors with pet-related merchandise, guided show tent tour, education booth, raffle prizes and food concessions. INFO: 516-922-3541. ADMISSION: $15 per person or $20 per carload. Children 12 and under, free. Walk-ins, $10.

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A Forgotten War? An Afghan Eulogy

Review of: The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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That gem was tacked on to page 211 of Elliot Ackerman’s latest book. The Afghanistan War began three months after Sept 11, 2001. It became The Forever War, then The Longest War. Is it now another Forgotten War? Five months after the late August withdrawal from that country, the United States, without missing a beat, was off to war again, this time in proxy fashion against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ackerman is a novelist and The Fifth Act reads like a suspense thriller. The book concerns an effort by the now-civilian author to secure passage to the United States for an Afghan friend and his family. Chapters present flashbacks to the author’s combat experience. The prose is spare, direct, terse and elegiac. Not all the conclusions are pessimistic, either.

Ackerman acknowledges defeat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The War on Terror, he contends, was won. In the two decades since 9/11, no major terrorist attacks have taken place on American soil.

A new skyscraper stands where the Twin Towers once dominated. The author also considers the price. From Sept. 11, 2001 and for the next two decades, American foreign policy was centered on the Middle East. Who thought about China? The rise of the Middle Kingdom, Ackerman correctly states, is the story of the 21st century. And the stunning transformation was, in part, a result of the War on Terror. For decades, successive American administrations and congresses granted Most Favored Nation trade status to China. Part of it was to counter the Soviet Union. In time, however, both parties swallowed the argument that a prosperous China would result in a secular, democratic China.

In the meantime, the staggering costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars took its toll. The American economy slowed. Unwise lending practices by federal agencies lead to a subprime mortgage crisis. The 2008 stock market crash marked the turning point. The economies of America and Europe grew stagnant. The Chinese economy soared. Was America asleep at the switch? And is it too late?

Any war memoir is bound to be a homage to those Band of Brothers who fought and died together. The Fifth Act is no exception. Authentic American heroes— the fellows down the street that you grew up with—are everywhere: The wise-talking, good-natured workingman from South Boston, a gloomy southerner who cites Faulkner, a Texan inspired to serve after reading James Webb’s novel, Fields of Fire. For Ackerman and his generation, the response to 9/11 represented their

war—and they wouldn’t dare sit on the sidelines. There’s more than just one Greatest Generation in American history.

Most unforgettable is a Marine, Doug Zembiec. The latter was a real-life Tom Maverick, boasting of his fellow Marine Reconnaissance unit: “men want to be us and women want to be with us!”

Zembiec has his girl. He also has his war. In 2007, he died during a commando raid in Baghdad. His death calls for searing self-reflection.

“In the days after Doug was killed…many of us who’d been his friends found some solace in believing that Doug likely would’ve been okay with dying the way that he did, on a raid, in a desperate exchange of gunfire, leading a group of commandos. The more time that’s passed, the more I’ve wondered if this was actually true. Would he have been okay knowing that he’d never get to see his daughter grow up? Or that he had to leave behind his wife? Or that his parents would outlive him? I want to believe…that Doug is looking down at us from Valhalla and laughing. I want to believe that, in the end, the time you have means less than what you do with it or how you’re remembered; it’s pretty to think so.”

The Fifth Act is a bitter book: The world’s greatest superpower being driven out of Afghanistan by a terrorist-filled army of only 75,000 men. There’s plenty of blame to go around: Barack Obama for announcing a surge and a withdrawal all at the same time, Donald Trump for negotiating with the Taliban only and keeping the Afghan government out of the talks, and Joe Biden for having the withdrawal to be pushed back until Sept. 11, 2021, clearly a symbolic move.

Was The War on Terror a real war? Trillions were spent, thousands of lives were lost. Was there a home front? Was there a draft? Did the government ration gas and foodstuffs? More bitterness. “It’s often been said that while America’s military has spent the last 20 years at war, America itself has been at the mall,” Ackerman observes. The War on Terror involved no sacrifices. Americans could duly “support the troops” and that was that.

The last time the United States declared war on another country was on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor. Afghanistan joins Korea, Vietnam and Iraq as undeclared wars that ended badly. As Pat Buchanan has constantly noted, democracies can’t fight undeclared wars. You need the public firmly in your corner. Korea ended early, thanks to President Eisenhower’s leadership. The draft existed during the 1950s and ‘60s. Vietnam was lost when college-educated Americans turned against the war. The draft, too, was abolished. And so, Iraq and Afghanistan ended with the public barely noticing. Does the future bring more undeclared wars? It’s something to ponder.

The Fifth Act is a soldier’s report. As with soldiers throughout the centuries, the author can never forget all the great guys that didn’t make it home.

with forget

Elliot Ackerman

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No battle is ever won…They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools.’’

---William Faulkner, The Sound and The Fury

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Bring It Down A Gear

Stress seems to be in every one’s life like ants in the kitchen or dodging potholes on our chewed-up roads. I don’t care if you’re a stud athlete or in phenomenal shape eating only salads, out of nowhere, stress slams you down like a hand swatting your friend’s head after wrecking your car. Add to that the rise in prices for everything, while your paycheck doesn’t move, and who wouldn’t be stressed? Besides meditation, medication or the punching bag, maybe people should try the concept of bringing it down a gear.

Take where we live—the sub urbs of New York. Seventh gear is the preferred gear no matter what the mission. A trip to a store 30 seconds away calls for the need for speed. Plant that pedal to the metal as you slice up the lovely, tree-lined suburban street doing 45 while kissing side-view mirrors of parked cars. If garbage cans

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are in the street, too bad, they’re considered a casualty of your mission. Yes, it’s insane. I’d like to help by giving out some free ad vice. Seventh gear is unnecessary.

Let’s get hold of that mental gear shift and push down from seventh to maybe fourth. Go work your job, cut the hedges, drive to a hundred places and tell me if you get the same amount of work done. The answer is yes.

And there lies the logic. If you can accomplish the same goals in a lower gear, why waste energy? Lack of energy leads to stress. When your energy level sinks, you do things that are not normal for you. You throw the candy wrapper toward the garbage can not caring if you make the shot. You sleep in when you’re supposed to drop your brother off at the airport.

Whatever you do for living: gambling, dog walker, or pump ing gas, chances are, if you have a shred of integrity, you’re wasting energy by working too hard.

Think about it. If you’re going to get aggravated why not do it in a lower gear? Less sweat involved. With that extra energy, you can enjoy the after-work cocktail without your eyes shutting during the toast. Lower the gear and lower the stress. Golfers know that by slowing your swing, you hit the ball just as far. That’s a

fact. Also, try driving in the right lane avoiding the autobahn mindset of left lane driving. Yes, annoying as you watch turtles outrace you, but that lower mental gear will have your nerves thanking you.

Bottom line is working in a lower mental gear makes too much sense not to give it a shot. You’ll be shocked and delighted that you are actually accomplish ing the same goals in a lower gear. That major accomplishment should catapult you into crashing down other obstacles like wolfing down a pint of ice cream at midnight or smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. End of story.

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

Tax Relief For Nassau Homeowners

I am pleased to report that our ongoing efforts to increase the senior citizen tax exemption bracket for eligible Nassau County residents is finally becoming a reality.

This hard-fought battle first started over five years ago, when a bill to grant Nassau seniors and individuals with disabilities the same income eligibility levels as those in NYC was first proposed and went nowhere in the state legislature. In August, under pressure from the Legislative Majority and other elected officials, the governor signed a revised version of this legislation increasing the income limits. Recently the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved a local law I co-sponsored, opting into the bill, which was then sent to County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his signature.

The new law will allow qualified homeowners to apply for the tax exemption if they earn less than $58,400 per year. Previously, the income cap level to receive a property tax reduction had been set more than $20,000 lower. The amount of the exemption depends on how much a person earns. The

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from homeowners wishing to file for veterans, senior citizens, Cold War veterans, volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, limited income disability and home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for resi dents who have been enrolled in the STAR program prior to January 2, 2015.

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Assessment’s website at: www. nassaucountyny.gov/3575/ Exemption-Forms. There, you can also find a complete calen dar of dates where workshops are being held throughout the county. The workshops are free, and no advance registration is required to attend.

With inflation raising prices across the board those on a fixed income are being hit particularly hard. It is gratifying to know the new legislation will help provide meaningful tax relief to those among our senior and disabled population who need it most.

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Massive JUUL Settlement Illustrates How ‘Big Vape’ Targets Our Children

After a two-year investigation determined that vaping giant JUUL engaged in the unconscionable practice of marketing harmful and addictive nicotine products directly to our youth, the company has agreed to pay a whopping $438.5 million in settlements to 34 American states and territories. This outcome is hardly surprising to those of us who have been part of the fight to protect our youth from the dangers of vaping and nicotine addiction.

And while such a massive settlement sends a clear message that bad actors will be held responsible for their actions, it remains infuriating that any industry would so brazenly target our youth and put profit before public health and common decency.

Extensive research illustrates the devastating impact that smoking and vaping have upon the human body and in particular how nicotine harms adolescent brain development through a young person’s early- to mid-20s.

It is also well established that if a person can make it past the age of 25 without using nicotine, they are highly unlikely to ever pick up the habit during the rest of their lives. Nevertheless, JUUL targeted underage users with free samples, slick social media campaigns, launch parties and ad campaigns filled with young-looking models.

Most tellingly, they also used flavors to make the vaping experience more palatable and to get our kids hooked. It’s hardly

a stretch to imagine how cotton candy, bubblegum, cola, and fruit-flavored vapes could be attractive to underage consumers—and how unscrupulous entities could use these alluring flavors as a Trojan horse for the nicotine contained within.

To confront this threat, Nassau County in 2019 passed my bill to ban the advertising of age-restricted products—such as cigarettes, tobacco and vapes— within 1,000 feet of establishments commonly frequented by youth. Later that year, in the face of strenuous opposition from vaping industry special interests, I sponsored, and Nassau County passed, a ban on the sale of flavored vaping products - a measure that was later adopted statewide.

Before that, Nassau County passed a measure that I spearheaded to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products to age 21. Not only were the public health implications profound for our region, it was also a source of great personal satisfaction that

I was able to bring a signature effort that was initiated by my predecessor, the late Judy Jacobs, to fruition.

Our sustained pressure has worked. Since 2019, JUUL has dropped its advertising in America, pulled fruit and candy flavors from store shelves, and a total ban from the American market is still looming. While recent studies show that adolescent vaping is on the decline, we must remain vigilant for emerging

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challenges such as the disposable e-cigarettes that are growing in popularity with youth. I remain confident that we will prevail in our efforts to protect public health, and I will never waver in my commitment to our shared mission of keeping our kids nicotine-free for life.

Arnold W. Drucker, of Plainview, has represented the 16th District of the Nassau County Legislature since 2016.

Max Morro is a junior at Schreiber High School. Morro joined the Boys Cross Country team in his sophomore year of high school. On the opening day of the season, Max ran a 17:06 5K and is currently ranked seventh in the County Class for 5K. On Saturday, Sept. 17, he helped lead Port to a varsity victory in a competitive race at the Bob Pratt Invitational at Sunken Meadow.

In middle school, Morro ran on the

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school team and stopped as a freshman in high school. But sophomore year, he gave the sport another try. Morro’s love and dedication to cross country grew in his sophomore year.

“I felt defeated and like I needed redemption after last year,” Morro said. “So I became very invested in the sport.”

His mother, Dina Maiella-Marro, remembers that “...since Max was a little kid, his grandfather noted that he had a runner’s gait.”

Although Morro is just beginning his second year on the high school cross country team, he has quickly become one of the top contributors to the team. Boys Cross Country Coach Jeremy Klass commends Max for his strong mentality and ability to self-reflect to improve himself both physically and mentally.

“Max has a mental toughness that is superior to most athletes,” Klass said. “He pushes through grueling workouts without any complaints and looks forward

to challenging himself in future practices. Max is also always looking to improve as an athlete, whether it be his summer training, nutrition or race strategy.”

While Morro’s dedication to cross

country has made him an incredible asset to the team, his sportsmanship and bright attitude are equally important.

“Max leads by example and is a great role model for the rest of the team. He attacks his workouts and races with a smile,” Klass said. “In a rather stressful sport, Max has a calmness about him that wears off on the other runners. He was the first athlete to be given a Green Status in our Lead ‘Em Up Leadership Program at Schreiber.”

While Morro’s dedication and hard work led him to become a great athlete, he recognizes how his inspiration comes from other student-athletes.

“I have been incredibly inspired by last year’s senior Port distance running legends, Colin Funk, Will Lane, Terry McGinty, Maxwell Meehan and Kevin Taylor,” Morro said.

His commitment to cross country and his enthusiasm for the sport will only lead him to more success as a student-athlete.

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Max Morro.

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Max during a Cross Country meet.

One Tooth At A Time

Pediatric dentists open local office with mission to change dentistry

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

“Floral Park feels like a Hallmark town,” said Dr. Cristina Georgescu, co-owner of the newly opened pediatric dentistry office, Smile Starters. “Everyone is so helpful and welcoming.”

Georgescu, more affectionately known to her patients as “Dr. Cristina” said local parents have been stopping by to welcome them to the neighborhood and check out the new, bright, modern and cheerful space on Verbana Avenue, just south of Tulip Avenue where the previous Chase Bank previously occupied.

The receptionists at Smile Starters are happy to give a quick tour of the practice, answer questions and enroll new patients for an appointment.

“Floral Park has been very receptive to our opening,” said Dr. Eileen Calamia, also co-owner of the budding Smile Starters. “It is very family-friendly here.”

The board-certified pediatric dentist duo has a reputable presence in their original and still-existing practice in Harrison up in Westchester County and has already garnered glowing reviews for their services in Floral Park.

“We hope that one day when the kids we treat grow up, they actually say, ‘I like going to the dentist,’” Georgescu said.

Both she and Calamia said they did not have such great experiences with dentists while growing up.

As a young child, Georgescu said she did not have access to proper dental care while growing up in Romania which resulted in numerous procedures and visits to the dentist. Experiencing first-hand the stress and anxiety of a dental visit she decided to pursue pediatric dentistry.

Similarly, Calamia, who was born in the Philippines, has experienced first-hand the consequences of a high sugary diet and lack of proper dental care. She has always believed that children deserve to have specialty care when it comes to going to the dentist. It is their mission to change the way their patients relate to dentistry.

“A lot of the times it is the parents who come in with a fear of the dentist and are afraid of dental treatment that their kids might need,” Calamia said. For generations, a fear of the dentist and dental work is all too common.

Both dentists are trained to treat children with special needs.

With five years under their belts in Harrison, the doctors unveiled their newest office in Floral Park less than five months ago.

“We love it because it is a storefront in the heart of the village and it is near the village offices, library, shopping, restaurants, the fire department and it is right off the train [Floral Park station],” Calamia said.

The office has nine exam chairs and stateof-the-art equipment, including X-rays.

“We tried to make it, not only kid-friendly, but somewhat relaxing and not too overwhelming for the parents too,” said Calamia.

There is a massage chair for parents to use while they wait and complimentary coffee and tea.

“Going to the dentist can be very stressful so hopefully parents can be a little bit at ease,” Calamia added.

There is even a prize station for an after-exam reward for their patients.

“I don’t want to take it to the extreme and say it should be fun to go to the dentist,” Georgescu joked. “It should be as comfortable as it can be.”

The dental office has its own parking lot, which makes it easy for appointments instead of having to search for street parking, which is not always easy in the bustling downtown during regular business hours and when special events are happening in the neighborhood.

Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry is located at 15 Verbena Ave. in Floral Park. The Westchester office is located at 450 Mamaroneck Ave. in Harrison.

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Happy Teeth

Dr. Cristina and Dr. Eileen share their top five tips to help parents take care of their children’s teeth.

. Take your child to their pediatric dentist by age one.

2. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day with a soft bristle toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.

3. Never put your child to sleep with milk in their bottle.

4. Try to avoid sticky, chewy candy and sweets on an everyday basis. Save those treats for Halloween and special occasions.

5. Aim for a diet of mostly water, but if you do give juice...dilute it with mostly water to avoid excess sugar.

Visit www.SmileStarterspd.com to read more about Georgescu and Calamia including information about their practices, services and a helpful dental e-library.

The office is bright and fun.

The exam rooms are spacious and comfortable.

Parents will enjoy the complimentary amenities while they wait during appointments.

Doctors Eileen and Cristina have opened their pediatric dental office in the heart of Floral Park.

Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance

Medicare is a federally run health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or have collected Social Security Disability for 24 months. It is also available for individuals with permanent kidney failure or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

If you are not yet collecting Social Security, you have to apply for Medicare during the three month period before your 65th birthday. You may apply for Medicare through Social Security Administration (800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov/medicare).

If you are already collecting Social Security, you will receive your Medicare card automatically in the mail.

OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS OCTOBER 15

Navigating Medicare and choosing a plan that best meets your needs can be tricky. Health care needs change over time, and a plan that worked for you one year may not be the best choice going forward. That’s why you should carefully consider your foreseeable health care needs each year during Medicare Open Enrollment season, which runs every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

To avoid any unpleasant and potentially expensive surprises, it is important to carefully study any materials that come to you

from your existing plan. These documents will spell out in detail the updates for the coming plan year. Some of these revisions may describe premium changes, updates in prescription formularies (which may change the availability or price of your previously covered drugs), co-payment changes and changes to networks of providers. Make sure to check that your health care providers are still part of your plan each year.

If you feel that these changes make your plan a less than optimal choice for the coming year, now is the time to reevaluate and compare available plans. This can be done through the Medicare website (www. medicare.gov). You can review your current plan and compare it with others that serve Nassau County to see if another plan works better for you.

FREE HELP AVAILABLE THROUGH FCA

If you don’t have ready access to a computer or you otherwise need assistance, Family and Children’s Association (FCA) can help guide you through the process with free help available by calling the Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) at 516-485-3754. A counselor will be happy to assist you. HIICAP is a free service that has trained counselors who can provide you with unbiased expertise on what Medicare plan can best meet your individual needs. HIICAP counselors can help you switch plans,

in many cases over the phone. In person appointments are also available.

For Medicare beneficiaries who are in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO) and don’t change their plan by Dec. 7, they have an additional opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans between Jan. 1 and March 31.

FCA can help. Answers to your Medicare questions are just a phone call away.

Barry Klitsberg is an asssistant health insurance information counseling and assistance coordinator at FCA in Garden City and an aging services program specialist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Barry Klitsberg

Asssistant health insurance information counseling and assistance coordinator

Five Strategies To Help Avoid

Unexpected Medical Bills

BY DR. DONNA O’SHEA specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Nearly everyone wants to save more money, including when it comes to paying for medical care. To help en courage that, various recent federal regula tions have spurred a greater focus on health care cost transparency, both by hospitals and health insurance plans.

The No Surprises Act is designed to help reduce the likelihood of receiving an unexpectedly large medical bill in certain emergency or surprise scenarios, something that more than half of Americans have experienced. Other recent regulations require hospitals to post prices online, while health insurers have been mandated to do the same.

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As of July 1, health plans are required to publicly disclose contracted rates with health care providers and facilities. This is only a first step in the process, with requirements for more consumer-friendly disclosures slat ed to start in 2023. Some health plans already offer transparency resources featuring quali ty and cost information, available online, via a mobile app or through customer service. Before scheduling a medical appointment, check with your health plan to review quality

Avoid an unexpected medical bill.

and cost information, ideally for estimates based on actual contracted rates and cus tomized based on your individual plan.

REMAINING RISKS

There are still a few potential risks to be aware of. Many health plans cover preventive services, such as wellness visits, mammo grams or colonoscopies. However, some advanced screenings may not be considered preventive services and can result in an outof-pocket charge. Confirm with your health plan that any services or tests are covered under your benefits. You can also work with your health care provider to complete a preauthorization form in advance, as well as check with your health plan to determine

the status of the request. Ambulance services were not included as part of the No Surprises Act, which means these rides could result in an out-of-network charge.

NEGOTIATE SURPRISE BILLS

In the event of a surprise bill, there are several steps to pursue. Talk with the support staff at the hospital or doctor’s office to request that the charge be waived or reduced. If needed, some health plans offer access to resolution support to help negotiate on behalf of members with hospitals and care providers. If you receive a surprise bill from an out-of-network care provider, call the number on the back of your insurance ID

card to alert your health plan and check on assistance.

STAY IN-NETWORK

Receiving care from an out-of-network provider or facility can lead to a surprise charge, with the total cost of this type of care exceeding $40 billion for Americans each year. It’s important to always start with in-network health care professionals and fa cilities for nonemergency care. That includes when referred by a primary care physician to labs for bloodwork, imaging and other tests.

UPFRONT PRICING

Another way to help save on health care costs is by enrolling in a health plan that offers upfront pricing. Rather than receiving medical care and then waiting for the bill to arrive weeks or months later, some new health plans enable members to review— and pay for—out-of-pocket expenses before medical care is delivered. In view of increased price sensitivity due to rising inflation and other factors, considering these strategies may help contribute to your phys ical and financial well-being while reducing the risk of a surprise medical bill.

—Dr. Donna O’Shea is the chief med ical officer of population health at UnitedHealthcare.

September Is Yoga Month

Five common myths about yoga

Though the International Yoga Day is observed on June 21, the U.S. dedicates September as the National Yoga Month. Many of us have preconceived notions about yoga, and it prevents them from practicing yoga and enjoying wellness. It’s important to know the facts, and not act on assumptions. Here are five very common myths about yoga, busted.

YOGA IS NOT AN ‘ACTUAL’ WORKOUT’

Did you think that yoga is a very gentle series of stretches with no efforts involved? Do you also believe that practicing yoga, you won’t get a proper workout and it does not benefit your muscles? Or do you want to choose yoga because you have been asked to exercise, and this seemed like the easiest? Think again.

From strengthening muscle groups and making them more supple to improving your balance, posture, and lung capacity, yoga can help you deal with a large number of health, lifestyle and nervous system-related complications.

It’s true that you won’t be lifting weights or doing your normal cardio routines while getting regular on yoga sessions. However, yoga is an excellent combination of

strength, balance and coordination. What’s more, you will most likely use muscles that you’ve never used before in your life.

And we haven’t covered yet that yoga exercises your mind and soul! Yoga is the practice of patience, peace and fortitude. It’s definitely not just stretching, it’s a focus on strength—both the mental and the physical.

YOGA IS A RELIGIOUS PRACTICE

While it’s true that yoga has its origin in Hinduism, the practice itself is more

spiritual than religious, and attempts to create a meaningful bond between your body and mind. You are not required to perform any worship of any deity, or any religious ritual.

Yoga means ‘yoke’ literally, in Sanskrit. Hence, we can say that yoga is an act of uniting your body and mind. It can help in attaining peace, increasing your patience, and controlling your breathing patterns.

It can help improve not just physical, but also mental strength. On the whole, it’s all about self-realization and awakening your consciousness from within.

I’M NOT FLEXIBLE / YOUNG ENOUGH FOR YOGA

Yoga can be done by any individual regardless of age or flexibility. Don’t start panicking at the sight of individuals in poses that make it seem like they are made of rubber. Obviously, some people are more flexible than others, but this does not mean that you cannot do yoga.

In fact, you are not really required to bend, stretch or flex to the point of pain and discomfort. You can hold the pose in the position you are comfortable in. Yes, yoga can be performed at your own speed and comfort level. Of course, you should challenge yourself, but it can be done gradually. Balance it with ease.

ONLY WOMEN DO YOGA

Many people, men especially, seem to be under an impression that it’s a very female practice.

Most participants are also observed to be female, making men not so comfortable to join the class. The best way to bust this myth is to see who the first people to introduce yoga were.

They were all men.

A good way to break this miscon ception is for women to get the men in their families to do yoga with them. Father, husband, brothers, and sons— get them all to your yoga sessions.

They will soon feel the difference in their bodies and advocate it to other men too.

ALL YOGA IS THE SAME

There are different forms of yoga, practiced in the country of its origin, India—Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Bikram yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Power yoga, and many more.

The most popular form is Vinyasa yoga, and it focuses primarily on link ing movement and breath, achieving breathing control, and fluid move ments. This is what is taught in most studios. However, there are places that teach other forms of yoga. You can choose and learn the yoga form that suits your lifestyle and requirements.

One of the unique things about yoga is that there is no competition and comparing greatness. There are no teams, nobody wins or loses. It’s up to each participant to focus on their consciousness and enhance their own strength—be it mental, physical or spiritual. It’s an activity that almost everyone can safely pursue and enjoy the benefits.

—EPIC Health

Tips For Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Take Care Of Yourself

Being a caregiver can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia takes time and effort. It can feel lonely and frustrating. You might even feel angry, which could be a sign you are trying to take on too much. It is important to find time to take care of yourself.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT MAY OFFER SOME RELIEF:

• Ask for help when you need it. This could mean asking family members and friends to help or reaching out to local services for additional care needs.

• Eat nutritious foods, which can help keep you healthy and active for longer.

• Join a caregiver’s support group online or in person. Meeting other caregivers will give you a chance to share stories and ideas and can help keep you from feeling isolated.

• Take breaks each day. Try making a cup of tea or calling a friend.

• Spend time with friends and keep up with hobbies.

• Get exercise as often as you can. Try doing yoga or going for a walk.

• Try practicing meditation. Research suggests that practicing meditation

may reduce blood pressure, anxiety and depression, and insomnia.

• Consider seeking help from mental health professionals to help you cope with stress and anxiety. Talk with your doctor about finding treatment.

—U.S Department of Health and Human Services

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Which Popular Fall Plants Are Safe For Pets?

Though we are already a week into fall, if you’re still asking where summer went, you’re not alone. It’s hard enough keeping up with seasons changing in what seems like the blink of an eye, so it may be even harder for pet parents to keep track of what plants are safe to have around pets each season. But not to worry, that’s what the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is here for.

To keep your four-legged friends safe, happy and healthy as the weather gets cooler, the APCC has created this list of the top 10 most popular fall plants so you can see which are pet-friendly and which are not.

Mums

Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.) are certainly the most popular fall flower, but they are considered toxic to dogs, cats and horses. If ingested, symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination and dermatitis.

Red Maple

Red maple (Acer rubrum) trees are beautifully vibrant during fall and are considered non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, these trees’ leaves are toxic to horses—especially when wilted. If consumed, symptoms can include anemia, weakness, dark urine, difficulty breathing, abortion and possibly death.

Ginkgo Trees

Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) produce gorgeous yellow foliage in the fall, but it’s important to know that there is a difference between male and female

ginkgo trees. Males are considered non-toxic to pets, but the female trees have seeds that contain ginkgotoxin which is considered toxic to pets. If ingested, there is a potential for vomiting, irritability and seizures. The easiest way to tell the male and female trees apart is by the fruit. The female tree’s fruit carries an incredibly unpleasant smell, which would also be nasty if your pet decided to roll in it.

Fountain Grass

Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) are beautiful in bloom and are considered non-toxic to pets so, plant away.

‘Karl Foerster’

Feather Reed Grass

‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora) while this grass is great to grow in your yard and non-toxic to pets, it does have sharp points that could scratch your pets, so be careful.

Asters

Asters (Callistephus chinensis) are typically sold around the same time as mums, but unlike mums, these plants are considered non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Rayless Goldenrod

Rayless goldenrod (Haplopappus heterophyllus) isn’t considered toxic to dogs and cats, but this yellow plant is toxic to horses. Horses eating one to 10 percent of their body weight in the plant can have potentially deadly effects. Onset of signs can occur after two days or up to three weeks and includes: incoordination, muscle weakness and tremors, elevated heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, fluid accumulation and swelling of the nervous system, profuse sweating and inability to swallow.

Russian Sage

Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a purple plant considered non-toxic to pets.

Caryopteris

Caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonenis), another purple plant, is considered non-toxic to pets so feel free to add it into your garden this fall.

Pansies

Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) are also considered non-toxic to pets and can even live through a little frost. Add these pet-safe plants to bring gorgeous fall colors to your yard.

While considered “non-toxic,” all plant material consumed by pets may cause mild gastrointestinal problems, so it’s best to try and prevent them from consuming plants in or around your home.

If you suspect your pet has been exposed to any poisonous substances or potentially toxic plants, contact your veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 immediately.

—ASPCA (aspca.org)

Blessing Of The Animals

Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn invites all to its open house and blessing of the animals service on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pet (or a photo of their pet) to share for a blessing.

“Come bring your family and your pets and find out more about our special community where all are welcome,” said Father George Sherrill. “For anyone looking to make meaningful connections or seeking a community where you can belong, we invite you to come visit us.”

At the open house, a reception with food for all,

including pets, will be served following the service.

A historic landmark, Trinity Church was designed by architect Stanford White and features Tiffany stained-glass windows. It holds Sunday church services at 10 a.m.

Please email the church office for two- and fourlegged guest attendance on Oct. 2 so that refreshments can be planned accordingly.

Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1579 Northern Blvd., in Roslyn, just east of the Roslyn viaduct. Email office@trinityroslyn.org, visit www.trinityroslyn.org or call 516-621-7925 for more.

Mitts and Annie

Jimi Hendrix Experience (1966 to 1969)

“The Jimi Hendrix Experience is an obvious one. I love everything about the group all the way from the musical prowess of Hendrix to the fact that he hired Noel Redding to play bass because of his hair and he was a guitar player before that. He had an image, an approach and a style that he wanted to meet and he did it. He ended up being a lot of people’s favorite bass player and he was a guitar player.”

Robin Trower Band (1973 to 1976)

“That’s a great three-piece with bassist/vocalist James Dewar. You listen to [Twice Removed from Yesterday] and Bridge of Sighs and that’s a really great example of a power trio.”

The James Gang

(1966 to 1977; 1991; 1996; 1998; 2001; 2005 to 2006; present)

“They really changed the game up because Joe Walsh would play organ or guitar. To me, it was really proto-punk rock the way Joe Walsh’s vocals were. Listening to Rides Again and Live in Concert, when they were playing live at Carnegie Hall. “

Marcus King’s

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When Marcus King decided to re-team with Black Keys founding member Dan Auerbach to produce Young Blood, the former’s second solo outing that came out earlier this year, the stylistic cue was to plug in and bang out a sound hearkening back to vintage rock power trios like Cream and Mountain. And while there are definite four-on-the-floor riffs and cuts emanating through this 11-track collection, the thematic inspiration comes from an emotional self-assessment King experienced when COVID-19 caused a global pause button to be hit. Forced isolation combined with a tenuous relationship with his then-girlfriend spilled over by the time King and

Auerbach hit the studio in May 2021 to cut the new record.

“I think what was interesting about the pandemic and something I didn’t expect was that it was this moment for me to reconcile these abandonment issues I’d struggled with my whole life,” King said. “It was an opportunity for me to get into therapy and to start growing. It was a real opportunity for us to hit reset and look within a little bit further.”

King’s catharsis was channeled into a six-day recording binge that yielded gems like “Rescue Me,” where the opening lines “All I need, all I’m wanting/Is something sweet, to take all this pain that’s been haunting me/Hold me down, don’t let me get any higher/Turn me around, pull me away from the fire” are wrapped up with a sinewy guitar riff and hypnotic rhythm reflecting King’s admitted physical state at a time where he admitted,

Marcus King (Photo by Danny Clinch)

Fave Power Trios

“I don’t think I’d slept in a week. I was concerned with how I felt and needed someone to help me. I even called a doctor.” That pain can even be heard in more upbeat fare like “Dark Cloud,” a Free-flavored shuffle with plenty of cowbell that belies the gravity of couplets like, “When you get that feeling like/You’re lost and never found/There’s always a dark cloud hanging round/ Bringing you down.” In reuniting with Auerbach, who also produced King’s more rhythm and bluessoaked 2020 debut El Dorado, King knew he had the right ride-or-die producer to guide the creative direction of Young Blood

“Dan really curated the band because he knew what we were going for, the direction we wanted to go and during the writing process, it even more so took shape as it does,” King explained. “What you’re hearing on the record is a lot of live takes and it’s a lot of aggression and

anguish I was trying to get it out in any way that I could. And that’s the best way that I know how.”

As someone who started out as a guitar prodigy playing on his father Marvin King’s album at the age of 11, only to go on to studying jazz theory and jazz performance at the Greenville Fine Arts Center after dropping out of high school as a junior and earning his GED, King continues to push boundaries and challenge himself creatively. Live shows are packed with the kind of twists and turns not unlike Southern forerunners and peers like the Allman Brothers Band and the Tedeschi-Trucks Band would bring to the concert stage. King’s recent two-date swing through the Beacon Theater found him breaking musical bread with longtime friend/Lettuce vocalist Nigel Hall while tossing covers of Crowed House, Joe Cocker and the aforementioned Allmans into the

set list. This go with-the-flow approach is especially gratifying for the newly engaged 26-year-old.

“I’m trying to be open to the moment,” he said. “Keeping my wits about, but being open to the opportunity. It’s easier said than done because it’s almost going against everything mom and dad taught you. Don’t trust anyone, but be open to the situation.”

In the meantime, he was more than happy to share with Long Island Weekly his favorite rock trios.

Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read a longer version of this story along with a full feature on Marcus King.

The James Gang from left: Joe Walsh, Dale Peters, Jim Fox (Public domain)

Jimi Hendrix Experience from left circa 1968: Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell (Public domain)

Battle Of Endorsements Heats Up In The Third

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The alleged deficiencies of bail reform, pushed by the Democratic super majority in the state legislature and taking effect in 2020, have been fodder for Republican candidates ever since. It is believed that voter concern over rising crime and the GOP’s publicizing of several notorious examples of defendants committing more crimes while free on cashless bail, led to the defeat of incumbent Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Republican Anne Donnelly’s victory for the open district attorney seat.

In general, law enforcement unions have backed the Republican candidates this election cycle, so it was surprising when former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton endorsed Robert Zimmerman, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat.

George Santos (R–Queens) (Contributed Photo)

The Democrat is facing George Santos to succeed three-term Congressman Thomas Suozzi, who chose not to run and instead challenged and lost to Governor Kathy Hochul in a Democratic primary. Santos lost his bid to unseat Suozzi in 2020.

Bratton led both the NYC (twice) and Los Angeles police departments, and his policing philosophy is credited by supporters as helping bringing down crime, especially during his 1994-96 stint in NYC.

In a statement, Bratton said, “I am proud to endorse Robert Zimmerman for Congress. I am confident that Robert is the right candidate to keep our Long Island and Queens communities safe. Robert has a track record of a level-headed approach to issues and an

ability to bring people together to solve problems—especially when it comes to balancing criminal justice reform with public safety. In Congress, Robert will work tirelessly to stop the flow of illegal guns and prevent gun violence, fight hate crimes in our communities and support law enforcement and work to improve community-police relations.”

Zimmerman said,“I am so honored and proud to be endorsed by Commissioner Bill Bratton, a national leader in law enforcement. Commissioner Bratton’s legacy is defined by heroic public safety accomplishments, diversity in the police force, and strengthening community-police relations.”

On Sept. 21, Santos’ campaign announced two key endorsements from major law enforcement agencies in Nassau County: The Nassau County Police Detectives’ Association (DAI) and the Nassau County Police Superior Officers (SOA).

“With George Santos as a Congressman in the House of Representatives, rest assured law enforcement will have an ally and voice in D.C. For too long, our men and women in blue have not had real leaders prepared to stand up for them. We want to elect unapologetic candidates like George Santos.” said Nassau County Police Superior Officers

Association President Ricky Frassetti.

“I am proud to receive the endorsement from the members of the SOA and the DAI as they courageously protect the residents of Nassau County,” Santos said. “I pledge to work collaboratively with members of law enforcement at the local level to ensure safe streets and thriving communities. We can’t let radical pro-criminal elites, like Robert Zimmerman, be elected to office. Robert Zimmerman’s policies are dangerous for our families.”

Santos’ other endorsements include Congressman Lee Zeldin (running for governor against Hochul), Congressman Ronny Jackson (R–Texas), Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the Republican Party of Nassau County and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R–NY).

Among those endorsing Zimmerman are both of the state’s senators, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the man who once held the seat, Steve Israel.

The Third District encompasses all of the northern portions of Nassau County and parts of eastern Queens and western Suffolk County.

Robert Zimmerman (D–Great Neck) (Contributed Photo) FRANK RIZZO

John Stearns: A Postscript

batting cage on Old Timers’ Day. That just showed you how much of a competitor he was.” Lee Mazzilli.

Tributes from former New York Mets stars poured in upon the news that John Stearns, a catcher who played with the Mets for 10 years and earned four All-Star selections, had died in Denver, CO after a long battle with cancer.

Stearns was the starting catcher during the lean years of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His career with the club ended in 1984, only two years before the team won the 1986 World Series. He was a coach on the 2000 pennant-winning squad.

Stearns’ death was more poignant by the fact that the man, although seriously ill, made it his business to attend the recent Old Timers Day at Citi Field, one commemorating the franchise’s 60th anniversary. “Dude” even got into the batting cage to take a few swings. His memory remains evergreen.

“I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much. I was amazed when he went to the

“I’m so glad we had a chance to talk at Citi Field a few weeks ago. No one played the game harder than John. He never came to the park in a bad mood. All he wanted to do was win. To be a four-time All-Star is something special.” Joe Torre.

“John was such a key part of our staff. He had a unique way of lighting a fire under the guys. Every time we spoke by phone, he kept telling me he was going to beat this thing. That was John Stearns to a tee.” Bobby Valentine.

“John loved the game. As a coach, he always had your back. I saw how sick he was at Old Timers’ Day and I think he was holding on just to get back to the ballpark and see some of the guys one more time.” John Franco.

Stearns’ death wasn’t the only bad news that the Mets family has had to en dure. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Joan Hodges, the widow of Manager Gil Hodges, died after a long illness. She passed away 10 days short of her 96th birthday. Gil Hodges died 50 years ago at the age of 47.

“We are thankful that Joan was able to see Gil inducted into the Hall of Fame

in July. That meant so much to her and the entire Mets and Hodges family. She was a true baseball fan and still followed her two favorite teams, the Mets and Dodgers. We send our condolences to her daughters, Irene and Cindy, her son Gil Jr. and the rest of the Hodges family.”

While Mrs. Hodges was the gracious face of the Mets, Stearns was a firebrand, the product also of a brilliant football career at the University of Colorado. He was even chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1973 NFL draft before opting for baseball.

For two unsuspecting New Yorkers, that gridiron experience came in handy. In July 1977, New York City was blitzed with a massive Con Edison blackout that resulted in rioting and looting throughout the city. The Mets game was postponed. Stearns duly pulled away from Shea Stadium in his automobile. On the way out, he saw two fans being mugged. Stearns jumped out of his car and the gave the muggers…. well, you can imagine what a football star can do to such miscreants. Would-be criminals take note: Don’t commit crimes in the presence of a college football star. Bad for your health. John Stearns, RIP.

WORD FIND

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your most powerful mode is always going to come from an integrated state of mind in which you accept your weaknesses and strengths alike. To compensate would take energy and probably draw attention to the very aw you’d rather hide. So instead, you’ll be upfront, honest and beautiful in your vulnerability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t feel entirely secure in the way things are, and your vision of the future is hazy, too. But if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s your ability to elevate any situation. You’ll lift the adequate to stellar. You’ll put a brilliant spin on the subpar and wind up with something uniquely great. Your attitude makes it so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Being in a position to keep up appearances can be excellent if the way you want people to see you also happens to be the best version of who you really are. Would you do the same thing if it was just for you and there was no one else to impress? e answer will guide you to your next winning move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Serving the needs of others is truly one of the most ful lling things you can do with your time. But it isn’t always so easy to nd the ones who need precisely what you o er. It’s time to look outside of your immediate circle. New opportunities will give you the con dence to let go of situations that aren’t the right t.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t always regulate your thoughts as closely as you would like to. Some ideas pop to mind willy-nilly and without rhyme or reason. You will, however, feel in total control of the way you value your thoughts. You’ll brush o negativity and give a high value to useful ideas, which will keep you on a successful track.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People will miss the mark with you, and when they don’t treat you right, it seems humiliating to have to ask them to. Try modeling instead. Keep in mind that the behavior you’d prefer isn’t a universally known standard. But with your patient and consistent modeling, it could become well known in your world at least.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s a busy time! Events are both many and much! Everything seems important, and maybe it is. Prioritizing becomes a challenge. Where should you focus? e timeworn adages will ring true, like, “safety rst” and “blood runs thicker than water.” Also, the ever-useful “measure twice, cut once” could save the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Social situations can be nerve-wracking. ough you’ve often made a winning impression, you’d still like to be more consistent in the way you show up, summoning charisma on command. Before you go out, you’ll think ahead so you can get yourself into the right mood, and you’ll plan and practice what you’ll say.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). is week, you’ll become a master at setting the mood, instead of responding to the one that was already in the room when you got there. e way you feel will shift the way you’re acting, which will dictate the response you get, demonstrating time and again that, without a doubt, your feelings matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ose with a limited perspective may say confusing things as though they are stating obvious facts. ey assume their inner world experience is the one everyone experiences. eir terrible commu nication isn’t your fault, but to come to an understanding, you’ll need to work patiently and without judgment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like your relationships the way you like your vocabulary -- clearly de ned. You’ll stick your neck out emotionally to nd out how the other person sees things. Loosen up on your interpretations. Leave room for poetry. Complexity, contradiction and uncertainty can exist inside profoundly loving ties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Because you’re attractive, extra energy will be directed your way. is is a chance to make something interesting happen, but not every interesting thing should. e decision to ignore someone or engage with them can alter destiny. Use your truly prescient imagination to envision the future of your decisions.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Your life has been building to some well-earned rewards, which you’ll now accept. is opens resources and the freedom to approach projects di erently. You’ll break out of limiting constructs to fashion routines that suit your need to stretch. A sweet soul will be a companion and the mirror that sharpens your perspective. Let your attractions guide you and do what it takes to bring ideas to life. You’ll develop an ability beyond what you or anyone expected would be possible. You could make money at this, but don’t chase it. e venture will pursue you if you let it.

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Driving around Australia

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therefore bid only one diamond, hoping to improve on his chances of reaching a potential slam con tract if his partner had a moder ately good hand.

As it turned out, South had to play well just to make five dia monds. West led a spade, declarer following low from dummy, and when East won the trick with the king, South played his queen on it! Declarer later successfully finessed dummy’s ten of spades to acquire his 11th trick.

Had South played the four of spades on East’s king — certainly the more “natural” thing to do — he would have scored only one spade trick and gone down one.

Opening lead — five of spades.

There are times when declarer must make what appears to be an unnatural play because that is the only way to make his contract. South did exactly that in this deal and scored a game as a result.

First, a word about the bidding. South had a problem of sorts in choosing his opening bid. He con sidered the possibility of opening with five diamonds, but decided, correctly, that his hand was too strong for a pre-emptive bid. He

While it is true that dropping the queen of spades under the king is an unusual play, since it appears to reduce declarer’s number of spade tricks from two to one, the queen play is correct because if offers the only real chance to score two spade tricks. It is therefore not as odd a play as it might at first seem.

Most declarers holding the South cards would probably play low from their hand at trick one from force of habit, but this merely emphasizes the fact that there’s almost no such thing as an auto matic play in bridge.

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FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-D, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, V. MARK BATTAGLIA, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 29, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-D, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and MARK BATTAGLIA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 11, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 23 RADCLIFF LANE, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735: Section 0053, Block 00170, Lot 00026: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SOUTH FARMINGDALE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612550/2017. John G. Kennedy, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MOR-

GAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2006FRE2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FRE2, Plaintiff against MICHAEL W. ALPERT, ESQ., GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTORNEY FOR THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HYMAN, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNORS, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSON HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO MAY BE DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE OF ANY RIGHT, TITILE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES, OR WIDOW, IF ANY, AND EACH AND EVERY PERSON NOT SPECIFICALLY NAMED WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE VERIFIED COMPLAINT; ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE UNKNOWN, AND CANNOT AFTER DILIGENT INQUIRY BE ASCERTAINED BY PLAINTIFF, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 19, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 44 Langdon Rd, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Sec 49 Block 19 Lot 121. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $776,949.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008596/2010.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

LEGAL NOTICES

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Anthony Rattoballi, Esq., Referee SPSJN422 10-5; 9-28-21-14-2022-4T#234847-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2006-5, Plaintiff, AGAINST GIOVANNI DUPUY, JOANN FAKIER AKA JOANN DUPUY, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 29, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM premises known as 1162 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 AKA 1162 Stewart Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11714.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 46, Block 422 and Lot 20.

Approximate amount of judgment $484,990.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #000701/2015.

Judith Powell, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-401

FARMINGDALE

PAUL PALAZZO: (A) Variance to construct front one story addition and second floor cantilever having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story cantilevered addition and roof changes having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (C) Variance to construct front one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing 8.1 ft. by 9.9 ft. shed having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 00-221 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated May 18, 2000.

W/s/o E. Zoranne Dr., 210 ft. N/o Chester Ln., a/k/a 131 E. Zoranne Drive, Farmingdale, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-402

FARMINGDALE

BRIAN LARSEN: (A) Variance to construct one story addition having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to erect 5 ft. high vinyl fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Sunrise Dr. John St., a/k/a 104 Sunrise Drive, Farmingdale, NY SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-28-2022-1T-#234992NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against BRIAN FALABELLA A/K/A BRIAN JAMES FALABELLA A/K/A BRIAN J. FALABELLA, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 26, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 31, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises

known as 224 Yoakum Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 48 Block 462 Lot 62. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $439,602.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607198/2018. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Dominic Villoni, Esq., Referee CHNY1407 10-19-12-5; 9-28-2022-4T#235048-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 2091 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/18/ 2022 at 12:00 pm. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Donna C Angel unit #01057; Jimmy Dejoie unit #02096. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

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LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE SOUTH FARMINGDALE

FIRE DISTRICT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 13th day of September 2022, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows:

THE SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT SHALL PURCHASE A DISTRICT VEHICLE, A 2022 CHEVY SILVERADO IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY THOUSAND ($80,000.00) DOLLARS WITH FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS FUND.

This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30)

days, unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

Dated: September 13, 2022 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ATTEST: KAREN C. GREEN Secretary 9-28-2022-1T-#235062NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 13th day of September 2022, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows:

THE SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT SHALL PURCHASE A CHIEF’S VEHICLE, A 2022 CHEVY TAHOE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($75,000.00) DOLLARS WITH FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS FUND.

This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

Dated: September 13, 2022 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ATTEST: KAREN C. GREEN Secretary 9-28-2022-1T-#235063NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of 51 N Broadway LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 18, 2022. Office located in Nassau, SSNY has been designated for the process, SSNY shall mail copy of any process

Served against the LLC at 51N Broadway Hicksville NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10-5; 9-28-21-14-7; 8-312022-6T-#234664-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 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 at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-404

HICKSVILLE

RICKY KUMAR: Variance to allow existing 16 ft. by 4.67 ft. non-illuminated freestanding sign located on northwest corner of lot having less front yard setback, exceeding maximum height and area than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of W. Old Country Rd. Halsey Ave., a/k/a 181 W. Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-405

HICKSVILLE

NIRAV K. PATEL: Variance to construct one car detached garage exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Wellesley Ln., 280 ft. S/o Adelphi Rd., a/k/a 61 Wellesley Lane, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-406

HICKSVILLE

ML PROPERTIES: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-174 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 11, 2019. PARCEL A

N/s/o W. Nicholai St., 219.84 ft. E/o Morgan St., a/k/a 218 W. Nicholai Street, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-407

HICKSVILLE

ML PROPERTIES: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on sub-divided lot having less width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-175 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 11, 2019. PARCEL B

N/s/o W. Nicholai St., 219.84 ft. E/o Morgan St., a/k/a W. Nicholai Street, Hicksville, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-277

HICKSVILLE

NAJIM FAQIRI: (A) Variance to allow existing 10.04 ft. by 12.25 ft. shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 67-430 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 11, 1967.

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S/s/o Genesee St., 50 ft. W/o West Ave., a/k/a 5A Genesee Street, Hicksville, NY SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-28-2022-1T-# -234994NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL BUD GET FOR 2023

WHEREAS, on the 13th day of September, 2022, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicks ville Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be con ducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Bud get for fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Build ing located at 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before October 18, 2022 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RE SOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2023 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 18, 2022 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oyster Bay and at the office of the Hicksville Fire District Secretary at 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. In addition a copy of the proposed bud get is posted on the fire dis trict’s website, and copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FUR THER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Build ing located at 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the res idents and taxpayers of the Hicksville Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commis sioners of the Hicksville Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said res

olution and hearing all per sons interested in the subject concerning same on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 commenc ing at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building locat ed at 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York.

This notice is being publi cized and posted in accor dance with the provisions of Public Officers aw and the Town Law of the State of New York by order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hicksville Fire District. Dated: September 13, 2022 Hicksville, New York Board of Fire Commissioners

Hicksville Fire District Town of Oyster Bay

ATTEST: Ana Stephens

Fire District Secretary 9-28-2022-1T-#235100NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of SMOOTH AUTO CREATIONS CO. LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 03/01/2021. Office location Nassau County. SSNY desig nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: SEAN COM STOCK, 1541 WANTAGH AVE., WANTAGH, NY 11793. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. 10-5; 9-28-21-14-7; 8-312022-6T-#234661-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NAS SAU COUNTY. L&L AS SOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. TIMOTHY BURKE, et al, Defts. Index #610224/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered February 22, 2022, I will sell at public auc tion on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a District 5, Section 45, Block 254, Lot 19. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed ref eree will cancel the sale. AN THONY FALANGA, Ref eree. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99705 9-28-21-14-7-2022-4T#234724-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trust ee for the ertificateholders of the CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2004-12, Mortgage Pass Through ertificates Series 2004-12, Plaintiff

AGAINST Hatice Ilik, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 2, 2018, I, the undersigned Ref eree will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 5, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 98 Wol cott Road, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York, SEC TION: 45, BLOCK: 138, LOT: 6. Approximate amount of judgment $555,946.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index #006308/2012. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of ourt Ad ministration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must com ply with social distancing, wearing masks and screen ing practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auc tion.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Ref eree Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-041883-F00 73057 9-28-21-14-7-2022-4T#234727-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS INDEN TURE TRUSTEE FOR LEG ACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2018-GS3, Plaintiff, vs. HECTOR ANTONIO BENITEZ, ET AL., Defen dant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judg ment, Judgement of Foreclo sure and Sale and Amend ment of Caption duly entered on September 28, 2021, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Su preme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Mistletoe Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements thereon erect ed, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 196 and Lot 11. Ap proximate amount of judg ment is $435,153.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index #612008/2019. Cash will not

be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

John G. Kennedy, Esq., Ref eree

Friedman Vartolo LLP , 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, At torneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 223430-1 10-5; 9-28-21-14-2022-4T#234892-NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. STACEY KOULOURIS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amend ing the aption onfirming Referee’s Report and Judg ment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 5, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 19 Birchwood Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements thereon erect ed, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 515 and Lot 1. Approx imate amount of judgment is $622,385.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No. 614767/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Harry George, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 9-28-21-14-7-2022-4T#234725-NOB/MASS

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NASSAU COUNTY CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GS RAN-Z LLC, Plaintiff against MICHAEL ANTHONY ARANGO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Law Office of Michael hrenreich PLLC, 555 Willow Avenue, Suite 105,Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

March 10, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 149 Arlyn Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 53 Block 145 Lot 25. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, ly ing and being and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Approxi mate Amount of Judgment is $17,455.69 plus interest costs and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index No 605976/2019 and Terms of Sale. Check only, made payable to the Referee for 10% of bid price. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and fore closure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distanc ing. If proper social distanc ing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safe ty concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall can cel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq., Referee 16-1376 10-12-5; 9-28-21-2022-4T#234936-NOB/MASS

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SUPREME COURT COUN TY OF NASSAU, CITI MORTGAGE, INC., Plain tiff, vs. JAY ZEISES AKA JAY S. ZEISES, ET AL., De fendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Con firming Referee s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2022 and a Short Form Order duly entered on dated August 5, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nas sau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 54 Stephen Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oys ter Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Sec tion 47, Block 20 and Lot 62. Approximate amount of judgment is $962,750.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index #008509/2008. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be fol lowed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Alexander V. Sansone, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-12-5; 9-28-21-2022-4T#234987-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zon ing 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 at 7:00 P. M., to con sider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-427AMENDMENT

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ROBERT ERICSON: Amend Specific Plan as pre sented for Appeal No. 21-427 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 7, 2021, for the submittal of new plans.

N/s/o Berkeley Pl., 140 ft. W/o Seaford Ave., a/k/a 1 Berkeley Place, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-393

MASSAPEQUA

STEPHANIE MONTOUR:

(A) Variance to allow exist ing stairs to second story deck having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spac es. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required.

S/s/o Ford Dr. W., 228.19 ft. E/o Denise St., a/k/a 58 Ford Drive W., Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-394

MASSAPEQUA

PHILLIP TURANO: (A) Variance to allow existing deck having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing aluminum awning having less side yard setback than permit ted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing base ment entrance having less side yard setback than permit ted by Ordinance. (D) Vari ance to allow existing canvas awning having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Sunrise Hwy., 381.76 ft. W/o Broadway, a/k/a 4350 Sunrise Highway, Mass apequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-395

MASSAPEQUA

VOISLAV MARTINOVI

CI: (A) Special Use Permit to

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convert a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling. (B) Variance to allow existing 10 ft. by 15 ft. awning exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 15107 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Ap peals, dated May 7, 2015. W/s/o Carman Mill Rd., 169.01 ft. N/o Merrick Rd., a/k/a 8 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-396

MASSAPEQUA

AMY HANNA: (A) Variance to allow existing one story front addition and bay window having less average front yard setback than per mitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 3.5 ft. by 7 ft. shed having less side yard setback and aggre gate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing one story front addition, rear roof over patio and shed exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to allow exist ing widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Greatwater Ave., 200 ft. S/o Seagull Pl., a/k/a 62 Greatwater Avenue, Mass apequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-397

MASSAPEQUA

GAIL TURLETSKY-MU

KAMAL : (A) Variance to construct 16.6 ft. by 11.95 ft. sunroom and allow existing 5.1 ft. by 1.3 ft. side bump out exceeding maximum build ing coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 5.1 ft. by 1.3 ft. side bump out having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit having less side yard setback than permit ted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Oxford Rd., 441.43 ft. E/o Polo Rd., a/k/a 14 Oxford Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 22-398

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ANDREW FELDMAN:

(A) Variance to allow two (2) front doors. (B) Variance to construct second story addi tion having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct second story ad dition and one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Brewster Rd., 223.73 ft. W/o Bay Dr., a/k/a 154 Brew ster Road, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-399

NORTH MASSAPEQUA NICOLE MOLINARO:

(A) Variance to allow ex isting 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (N. Bay Av enue) and side/front yard (N. Elm Street) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing wood deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing swimming pool having less

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side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing pool equip ment having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(E) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit exceed ing maximum encroachment into side yard than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 68-582 and grant ed by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals dated Janu ary 16 1969.

N / cor. of N. lm St. N. Bay Ave. a/k/a 225 N. lm Street North Massape ua NY

APPEAL NO. 22-400

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

DAVANAND CHATTOO:

ariance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

N / cor. of N. Hickory St. Hicksville Rd. a/k/a 377 N. Hickory Street North Mass ape ua NY

APPEAL NO. 22-179

MASSAPEQUA

VINCENT ANSANELLI:

(A) Variance to construct new dwelling with multi-level rear patios and deck exceeding maximum building cover age and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct circular driveway having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install gas fire bowl having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permit ted by Ordinance.

/s/o . Shore Dr. 299.60 ft. N/o Iro uois Pl. a/k/a 130 . Shore Drive Massape ua NY

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 9-28-2022-1T-#234991NOB/MASS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursant to the provisions of Chapter , Section 246-12 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, Au drey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to con sider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NOS. 22-52 94278 AMENDMENT

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CHRISTOPHER ELIZ

ABETH LAMBOT: Amend Specific Plans as presented for Appeal No. 22-52 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals dated February 3 2022 and for Appeal No. 94-278 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of Appeals dated July 21 1994 for pro posed reduction of scope of work along with window and door changes.

S/s/o Park Dr. 65 ft. /o Brixton Rd. a/k/a 3 Park Drive Old Bethpage NY

APPEAL NO. 22-408

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DAVID BERGER: (A) Variance to allow existing platform with stairs to grade having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool heater having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing pool slide having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing front portico shed and rear wood deck exceeding maxi mum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Neil Dr. 270.54 ft. /o Pine Dr. a/k/a 8 Neil Drive Old Bethpage NY APPEAL NO. 22-409

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MILE BICANIC: Variance to construct new dwelling having less average front yard setback Melissa ane av erage side/front yard setback Prescott Place and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

S / cor. of Prescott Pl. Melissa n. a/k/a 21 Prescott Place Old Bethpage NY SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zon ing 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 at 7:00 P. M., to con sider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-410

PLAINVIEW

NEERAJ JHAVERI: (A) Variance to construct new

dwelling having less aggre gate side yards exceeding maximum building coverage gross floor area and height than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow exist ing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct cellar entrance having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o irginia Ave. 152.74 ft.

/o Orchard St. a/k/a 81 ir ginia Avenue Plainview NY

APPEAL NO. 22-411

PLAINVIEW

LISA M. KIM: (A) Variance to construct new dwell ing having less average side/ front yard setback Parkview Street and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) ariance for the reduction of off-street parking spac es. Reduction of spaces to 0 when 2 spaces are required.

N / cor. of Audrey Ave. Parkview St. a/k/a 20 Audrey Avenue Plainview NY

APPEAL NO. 22-412

PLAINVIEW

EDITH JASON: Variance to construct wood platform with steps to grade having less aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

/s/o ilbert n. 67.95 ft. S/o ountry Dr. a/k/a 42 il bert ane Plainview NY

APPEAL NO. 22-303

PLAINVIEW

TAMADON ALEM: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

N / cor. of Main Pkwy. roll St. a/k/a 26 Main Park way Plainview NY SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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PR M O RT O NTY OF NASSA The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee A T 2007-9T1 Plaintiff A AINST on Shin Oh et al. Defendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 25 2018 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau ounty Supreme ourt 100 Supreme ourt Drive Mineola NY 11501 on October 12 2022 at 2 00PM premises known as 80 lmwood Street Pla inview NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements erected situ ate lying and being at Hicks ville in the Town of Oyster Bay ounty of Nassau and State of New York S

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judgment 820 452.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index #016036/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSA ounty O ID-19 Protocols located on the Office of ourt Ad ministration O A website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must com ply with social distancing wearing masks and screen ing practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine . ugene amache Referee Fren kel ambert eiss eisman ordon P 53 ibson Street Bay Shore NY 11706 01-032191-F00 73093 10-5; 9-28-21-14-2022-4T#234775-NOB/P -OB

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NASSA O NTY 21ST MORT A ORPO RATION AS MAST R S R I R FOR HRISTIANA TR ST A DI ISION OF I MIN TON SA IN S F ND SO I TY FSB AS TR ST FOR NOX I 2012 TR ST Plaintiff against ROSA ON A et al Defendant s Attorney for Plaintiff s Fein Such rane P 1400 Old ountry Road Suite 103N estbury NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 3 2022 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme ourt at 100 Supreme ourt Drive Mineola NY 11501 on October 28 2022 at 2 00 PM. Premises known as 219 velyn Avenue estbury NY 11590. Sec 10 Block 62 ot 16 17. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings and im provements thereon erected situate lying and being in the Incorporated illage of est bury Town of North Hemp stead ounty of Nassau and State of New York. Approxi mate Amount of Judgment is 1 022 219.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 017072/2010.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District s ovid-19 Policies and fore closure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distanc ing. If proper social distanc ing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safe ty concerns then the ourt Appointed Referee shall can cel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. harles asolaro s . Referee DHNY078 10-19-12-5; 9-28-2022-4T#235057-NOB/ BY

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Hicksville Fire

The Arson Bomb Squad reports the details of a fire that occurred in Hicksville on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 5:50 p.m. According to detectives, officers responded to a fire at Days Inn located at 828 South Oyster Bay Rd. Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the building and were informed that all of the occupants had been evacuated. The Hicksville Fire Department responded to the scene and were assisted by Wantagh/Levittown Volunteer Ambulance, including fire departments from Levittown, Syosset, South Farmingdale, Carle Place and Plainview. The Red Cross also responded to assist with displaced occupants in relocating them to alternate locations. Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives, Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Town of Oyster Bay Building Inspector were at the scene. The fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

Grand Larceny Arrest

Second Squad detectives report the arrest of a Queens man for attempted grand larceny that occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. in Hicksville.

According to detectives, a male entered G and J Dry Cleaners 2 Incorporated, located at 212 W. Old Country Rd. The male portrayed himself as a Code Enforcement Inspector for the Town of Oyster Bay. He was wearing an orange vest and displayed

identification that in cluded his photo and a Town of Hempstead seal. The male notified the business that their sign was in violation of the town’s ordinances and threatened fines in excess of $5,000 dollars if they were not addressed within 72 hours. The male issued fraudulent “Notice of Violation” paperwork that con tained the seals for Nassau County, Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay. The victim was also provided with a phone number for a business called FastSigns, located at 392 N. Wantagh Avenue, to correct the violation. The victim called the business and was given a $2,200 dollar estimate to rectify the violation.

It was determined that 54-year-old John Garland visited 114 businesses and claimed their business signs were in violation. Garland is charged with first-degree scheme to defraud, second-degree attempted grand larceny, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and second-degree criminal impersonation. He was arraigned on Saturday, Sept. 10, in First District Court located at 99 Main St. in Hempstead. Detectives request anyone who feels they may have been the victim of

a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477.

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Vice Arrest

The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of two females that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in Seaford. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation was conducted at Foot Spa located at 3597 Merrick Rd. It was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at this location. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed 39-year-old defendant Xiaojing Gao of Rego Park and 37-year-old defendant Lijuan Zhao of Flushing under arrest without incident. Gao is charged with unauthorized practice of profession and Zhao is charged with unauthorized practice of profession and prostitution.

Both defendants were given an appearance ticket and are to return to court on Thursday, Oct. 6, at First District Court in Hempstead.

Drug Bust

The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of two men during a narcotics investigation that occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 2:10 p.m. in East Meadow. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation was conducted at 1212 Exotic Convenience Store located at 386 East Meadow Ave. It was determined Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), chocolate

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bars believed to contain Psilocybin Mushrooms and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, was being sold at this location.

Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed Ameen S. Ahmed of Manhattan and Ahmed Ajomai of Mastic, under arrest without incident.

Ahmed is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and unlawful sale of cannabis. Ajomai is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

—Submitted by the Nassau County Police Department

Ahmed Aljomai (Photos courtesy of the Nassau County Police Department)

Ameen Ahmed

John Garland (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Police Department)

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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved a transaction with One Ames Realty LLC for the purchase and renovation of an existing 30,000-squarefoot commercial building in Plainview.

One Ames Realty will be renovating and leasing the space to local business Acupath Laboratories Inc. The project to expand the company’s medical diagnostic laboratory capacity represents an $8.5 million investment into the community and is set to create 70 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs with salaries ranging from $38,000 to $250,000 per year within three years of the project’s completion. An additional 25 construction phase jobs will be created during the eight-month construction period.

“Supporting the expansion and success of local businesses here in Nassau County is exactly what IDAs were created to do,” said NCIDA Chairman Richard Kessel. “Not only does it demon strate the incredible success that can be had by entrepreneurs in our community, but it also helps in the creation of jobs for many of our residents. Dozens of Long Islanders will be able to find and

maintain work in our community thanks to this project, and we at the IDA are proud to play an important role in this coming to fruition.”

The project site, located at 28 South Terminal Drive in Plainview, is only partially occupied, as its present owner currently leases out the first floor while the second floor remains vacant. The current tenants on the first floor will vacate the property upon the end of their lease.

Upon the acquisition of the property, Acupath Laboratories Inc. will be able

Maria Zito

Maria (Russo) Zito was a beautiful and loving mother who was dedicated to her family and career. She grew up in Hollis Gardens, NY. Maria earned numerous degrees, all with honors; BS Chemistry from Hunter College, MS from Columbia University, JD St John’s Law School, and was also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Maria was a successful Criminal Defense Attorney and, due to unforeseen circumstances, became a young widow. She then became a lifelong educator - Professor at the State University of New York at Farmingdale, in addition to her career as an Attorney. Dr Zito concentrated on teaching the wonders of life and the law.

Being very involved with the community, Maria also served many years as the Village Justice of Farmingdale, President of Catholic Daughters, President of American Association of University Woman, and Trustee of Bethpage-Farmingdale Historical Society. Maria performed many weddings in her capacity as Village Justice, and continued to serve the community until the age of 90.

Consistent with her love of medicine and learning, Maria donated her body to Stony Brook School of Medicine. Honoring her wishes, a private Memorial Mass will be held for her immediate family. In addition, a Funeral Mass will be announced at a later date upon receiving her cremains from the School of Medicine.

Mom was an inspiration to all that came in contact with her. Her most loved mottoes were “Always create happy new memories” and “Things can be replaced, people cannot”.

Mom passed peacefully at home with her children, Dominick (Cindy), Robert, Daphne, and Pamela (Michael) at her bedside. A young widow (a love story with the late Dominick Zito, MD), mom was blessed with a growing family, her treasures. She had nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a very generous, kind, and loving person. Overall, determination, passion, and a gentle heart helped Maria Zito carry out her goals and lived a rewarding life.

to significantly expand its footprint. By maintaining and expanding upon its current operations, the company will keep 117 FTE employees on payroll while adding dozens more.

“While we provide sub-specialized anatomic pathology services to people all across the United States, Long Island is our home,” said Chief Operating Officer Brian Kunkel. “Our company’s success benefits not only our clients, but also the more than 100 employees who are financially stable thanks to our services. With this expansion, we look

forward to doing the same for dozens of new employees. This would not have been possible without the IDA’s help, and we are tremendously grateful for their assistance.”

Over the course of the PILOT agree ment, it is expected that the county will receive a net tax benefit of more than $3.4 million through the operation and hiring activities of the facility. Moreover, the renovations will improve upon the blighted warehouse currently occupying the property, which will support contin ued improvements to the overall area surrounding the property.

The NCIDA is a public benefit corpo ration of the State of New York and is funded 100 percent by the transaction fees paid by its applicant clients, not through taxpayer dollars. The mission of the NCIDA is to support and promote economic development and employ ment opportunities in Nassau County by attracting new companies and indus tries, as well as assisting current busi nesses to grow and expand. For more information go to: www.nassauida.org.

—Submitted by the Nassau County IDA

Acupath Laboratories has expanded to this building on South Terminal Drive in Plainview. (Google Maps)

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MacArthur, Island Trees and Plainedge building on past success

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The MacArthur, Island Trees and Plainedge boys soccer teams are each coming off strong campaigns in 2021. A year later, the programs are still vying for success on the pitch. For the first time, MacArthur, Island Trees and Plainedge will all compete in the same conference.

Coach Andrew Atkins and the MacArthur Generals have a core of seven returning starters that will lead the group. These players have risen through the program’s ranks together and years of sharing the field is expected to pay dividends this season.

The magnificent seven are forward Cristian Perez, who was the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year last season and notched five game-winning goals in 2021. The defense is anchored by goalkeeper Tyler Behr (Honorable Mention All County), sweeper Tyler Mormando (Honorable Mention All County) and back Gianni Nino (All District).

James Eden (All Conference) is also a threat to score any time he touches the ball. Kieran Weber (All Conference) and Joey Mahoney (All District) help control the middle of the field.

The Generals are the two-time defending conference champions. Last season, they allowed just six goals on the year and led Nassau County with 11 shutouts. Jack Longobuocco and Nola Tordy are expected to supplement this year’s already stellar defensive unit. Atkins credits the program’s long-term success to “work ethic, character and their will to win.”

MacArthur was eliminated in the playoffs last year in heartbreaking fashion, losing on penalty kicks to Plainedge. Atkins is hoping to build off that defeat.

“You remind the athletes to remember how they felt after they lost,” said Atkins. “We don’t want to repeat that. Everybody wants to win but not everybody wants to put in the effort and the work required to win.”

So far, the Generals are off to a 4-0-1 start, already notching wins over Jericho, Glen Cove (last year’s county runner-up) and crosstown rival Mepham.

The Island Trees Bulldogs return five starters—John Bohmke, Eddie Browne, John McCullough, Matt Guevara and Ricky Celis. Bohmke, a senior, is a returning All Conference player. Browne is a

sophomore goalkeeper and is expected to be one of the best keepers in the county.

Island Trees was 7-5-1 last season.

Seniors Kyle Catehis (midfield) and Shane Fleischer (forward) are first-year players who are expected to make an impact of the Bulldogs. Junior Kevin Dromm is a first-year forward who has the potential to be a scorer.

“After last season, we are hoping the experience of our returning players helps to lead our team early in the season, while the newer players fall in line as the season progresses,” Island Trees coach Ray Due said. “Although we will have some inexperience to start, we’re hoping players catch on fast and we can merge into a close-knit group as we go deeper into the league games.”

Due calls MacArthur a “consistently solid program year-in and year-out.” He also considers Mepham, Plainedge and Jericho tough competition. Thus far, the Bulldogs have dropped conference matches to Plainedge, Wantagh and Mepham.

Plainedge coach Jason Cinelli is hoping to build on last year’s success and playoff win over MacArthur. The Red Devils were 9-4-1 last season and this year have already defeated Seaford, Hewlett and Island Trees.

Plainedge will be led by a pair of underclassmen. Sophomore midfielder Anthony Guilino is hoping to build off

a breakout season last year in which he had five goals and six assists, while junior midfielder Michael Iemma, a three-year starter, could very well be the centerpiece of the Red Devils offense. He handed out 11 assists last season, to go along with six goals.

James Rowan is an Anton Media Group contributor.

MacArthur High School soccer seniors. Top row, from left: Kieran Weber, Austen Roth, Gianni Nino and Dylan Weber; Bottom row, from left: Jack Longobucco, Tyler Behr, James Eden and Tyler Mormando (Photo courtesy of Heidi Kinkel)

FARMINGDALE

FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 33 RD ANNUAL Columbus Weekend Fair

FEATURING WONDERLAND MIDWAY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Carnival hours 5pm-11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open 6pm till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch the Baseball Playoffs, Football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday night at 10pm. Live Music with “THE ELECTRIC DUDES” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm.

FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Carnival hours noon -11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open noon till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch thebaseball playoffs, football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday Night at 10pm. KIDS MAGIC SHOW, 3pm with “AMAZING IVAN.” Live Music with “ACOUSTIC OVERLOOK” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm.

FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

STREET FAIR ON MAIN STREET 10am – 4pm by Craft-A-Fair with over 100 vendors and specialty foods. Visit the Main Street Merchants for specials. Stay in town for Lunch and Dinner.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Carnival hours noon-11pm

Fire Department Beer Garden open noon till 11pm with two large screen TVs to watch the baseball playoffs, football etc. Buy a raffle ticket to win a TV. Drawing Sunday night at 10pm. KIDS MAGIC SHOW, 4pm with “AMAZING IVAN.”Live Music with “SUPERBAD” rear of Fire house, 7pm to 10:30pm.

FFD Potato Soup and Hotdogs.

STREET FAIR ON MAIN STREET 10am-4pm by Craft-A-Fair with over 100 vendors and specialty foods. Visit the Main Street Merchants for specials. Stay in town for Lunch and Dinner.

PARADE ON MAIN STREET AT 6PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Carnival hours noon-6pm

Pay One Price BraceletsMonday $30 with $5 coupon. Friday, Saturday and Sunday $35 with $5 coupon. Look for coupons at Farmingdale Merchants. Check Farmingdale Fair on Facebook for a list of merchants. Tickets can be purchased for $1.50 each, 20 for $30, 40 for $55. Small Kid rides are 3 tickets, and large rides are up to 6 tickets. Walk down the Midway, play some games and win a prize. Your favorite carnival foods will be served.