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Unique Concert Brought To Great Neck Temple

LAUREN FELDMAN

On Sunday, March 10, a one-of-akind concert came to Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel. The Massapequa Philharmonic presented their InsideOut™ series; a fully immersive concert where the audience experienced Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 from their seats inside the orchestra.

As the event description accurately captures; the experience of not only hearing, but seeing and feeling the music with an entire symphony orchestra around you is extraordinary—the iMax of Classical Music—better than any escape room. Even if you’ve heard and seen Beethoven’s Fifth many times, experiencing this amazing work up close is revelatory. As amazing as it is to hear Beethoven’s Fifth on a recording or even in a live performance, experiencing this work from inside an orchestra is on a whole other level.

The Philharmonic’s conductor and musical director, David Bernard, explained what makes an InsideOut™ concert so special to him. “My chief motivation as a conductor is sharing what I love about classical music with audiences and musicians,” he explained. “But through an InsideOut™ Concert, we can go farther — sharing not only the music, but the incredible experience of 80 to 100 musicians making music all around you. It is a special thrill to see audience members who have only listened to classical music on recordings or even in traditional live concerts, experience symphonic music from inside the orchestra. The electricity between the musicians and the spatial sound world the audience gets to experience is incredibly captivating, and it hooks them, just as it did each musician.”

Why choose Beethoven for this kind of performance? Beethoven’s Fifth is iconic. The opening four note theme (and what follows) truly rocked the world for generations. Their rhythm, short-short-short-long, was used as the letter “V” in the design of Morse Code, and the opening theme was taken as the theme of the Allies in World War 2 signifying “V for Victory”. This work has captivated audiences for over 200 years, being chosen as the opening work for the inaugural concerts of the New York Philharmonic and the National Symphony, and was included in the recording sent into space to demonstrate humanity’s artistic accomplishments. It seemed only fitting

to unite the experiences of audience and player alike through this dynamic work.

For Bernard, being able to bring this iconic concert to Great Neck, the town of his youth, was especially humbling. “It was a special experience bringing InsideOut™ Concerts to Great Neck — my childhood home,” he said. “Great Neck’s Public School music program has always been top notch, and it was my public school music teachers who inspired me to become a musician, and who gave me my first ‘inside out’ experiences — in band and orchestra. In our event at Temple Emanuel — my childhood synagogue where I was Bar Mitzvahed — by giving these audience members their first InsideOut™ experience, I felt that honored to be able to give back to this wonderful town that gave me so much.”

The same Rabbi who Bar Mitzvahed Bernard is still there today; Rabbi Robert Widom, who was in attendance for the concert, spoke on just how special this

Temple Emanuel reunion was. “This is truly a special event. You’re in for a treat,” he began. “Beethoven’s Fifth is a masterful piece, performed [today] by masterful people.” Of Bernard, Widom could only offer praise. “I was so grateful when he told us he’d be playing tonight. He’s a busy guy,” Widom laughed, “With a very busy schedule, and we’re grateful that he could set aside time today for us.” Widom emphasized Bernard’s unique take on classical performances, calling him the “Jonny Appleseed of Classical music.”

Throughout the concert, audience members were called on to describe their experiences. A trademark of Bernard’s concerts is his desire to immerse the audience and help them feel like a part of the performance. “It’s exciting [to be in the orchestra],” said one audience member. “It’s a totally new experience for me, even though I’ve been to many concerts before.” Another member described the experi-

ence of the concert like changing weather. “It was a tempest, the thunderstorms and lightning. Then it became a soft kind of rain, and at the end, sun and clear skies.” A few audience members also commented it was fun to see Bernard’s expressions as he conducted; when in a traditional concert, the audience can only see the conductor’s back.

With the overwhelming success of the concert, one can only hope that Bernard and the Massapequa Philharmonic will perform another InsideOut™ experience again soon on Long Island. For those that missed this experience, the Massapequa Philharmonic puts on regular seasonal performances at the Alfred G. Berner Middle School in Massapequa. Their next show, Sublime Beauty, will be performed on March 24 at 3 p.m. For more information on this concert, and all things Massapequa Philharmonic, visit https://www.massphil. com/

Bernard takes a selfie with the audience to commemorate this special event. (Photo credit David Bernard))

Throughout the concert, audience members were asked about their experience within the orchestra.

Rabbi Robert Widom welcomed congregants to this special concert. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

On Thursday, the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce honored four volunteer firefighters at their Firefighter of the Year Awards Ceremony held at Sal’s Place

Volunteer Firefighters Honored In Massapequa

in Massapequa. Honorees included, Fire-Medic Brandon Wolfson of Rescue Company 3, Captain Edward Fulford of Ladder Company 5, Ex-Captain Rich-

ard Gentile of Ladder Company 1, and Ex-Captain Joseph Canova of Engine Company 2, who were applauded for their courage and commitment to the Mass-

apequa community. Massapequa appreciates all you do!

—Submitted by the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce

Innovation Meets Young Adults Across Long Island

YES Community Counseling Center is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile application, BRIDGES YES, developed by their BRIDGES Program. BRIDGES (Building Resources for Individuals to Develop, Guide, Encourage, and Support) is a FREE outpatient system of care for young adults 16-25 who are living with substance misuse and mental health issues, or are in recovery. YES is one of only 17 recipients in the nation awarded funding by SAMHSA to launch this holistic treatment program.

BRIDGES YES is a comprehensive app designed to cater to the unique needs of young adults who are dealing with substance misuse or are on the journey to recovery. It contains a library of podcasts, meditations, and resources carefully created by experts in their field. With a user-friendly interface and a focus on providing personalized support and empowering resources,

the app serves as a powerful lifeline for young adults navigating the complexities of substance misuse and mental health. More than just a resource hub, it is a supportive companion on young adults’ path to recovery. The app is particularly beneficial for those in the initial stages of recovery, who may not be fully ready for support but seek a sense of connection in a stigma free environment. The app also plays a crucial role in building trust with the BRIDGES program; empowering young adults by acknowledging their challenges and providing diverse mediums for support. The app acts as a gateway, opening doors to possibilities for young adults throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. One notable feature of the BRIDGES YES app is the ability to seamlessly schedule BRIDGES program appointments, including in-person and Zoom consultations, for Nassau and Suffolk

Senator Rhoads Kicks Off Mobile Office Hour Tour At Hicksville Public Library

On February 17, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads kicked off his 2024 Mobile Office Hour Tour across his Senate District at the Hicksville Public Library where he met one-on-one with constituents. Senator Rhoads thanked everyone who came out to meet with him that day, especially a great group of local AARP Long Island members. Senator Rhoads is committed to always

being accessible for his constituents and has seven more mobile office hour events scheduled in the coming months. If any constituents would like to schedule a meeting with Senator Rhoads during the upcoming Mobile Office Hours, please call the District Office at 516-882-0630.

—Submitted by the Office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

To Prevent Substance Abuse

county residents aged 16-25.

The BRIDGES program seeks to engage, support and empower young adults and their families to identify needs and overcome barriers to get help. It is a flexible program that works with young adults in their most comfortable environment whether at a college campus, a local coffee shop, the library, by Zoom, or at the YES Community Counseling Center office in Massapequa or Levittown. BRIDGES provides strength-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services, ensuring accessibility to critical support services through grant partners.

As our nation continues to address the critical issues surrounding substance misuse and mental health, BRIDGES YES is a testament to YES Community Counseling Center’s commitment to providing innovative solutions for the well-being of Long

Island’s young adults.

Use these links to download the BRIDGES YES app on your IOS or Android device. Apple / IOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/ app/bridges-yes/id6472271966

Android: https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.bridges_app_38011&pcampaignid=web_share

For more information about our BRIDGES Program. Please visit us on our website at www.bridgesyes.org

YES Community Counseling Center is a leading substance treatment organization that provides accessible and comprehensive counseling services. With a mission to promote prevention and well-being, YES Community Counseling Centers offers a range of programs and initiatives, including the BRIDGES Program.

—Submitted by YES Community Counseling Center

The volunteers were awarded citations and engraved wooden plaques for their hard work and dedication to Massapequa. (Contributed photos)

SCHOOL NEWS

A Winter Wrapup From Island Trees, Part 1

BRITTANY LAHTI

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Winter has been a season filled with hard work and giving for students and staff members at J. Fred Sparke and Michael F. Stokes elementary schools. Throughout the months of December and January, fundraisers and toy drives were hosted, after-school clubs began, and holiday activities were hosted for students and their families throughout both buildings.

At J. Fred Sparke Elementary School teachers hosted a 50-50 collection, raising over $3,400. This collection was intended to support Colleen Truono, a beloved friend and former staff member of Island Trees. Christine Bergamino, a Middle School teacher, won the collection and graciously donated her winnings to Colleen’s family. Throughout the holiday season, students and staff members at Sparke Elementary School were actively involved in spreading holiday cheer by participating in a collection of new toys for the John Theirssens Toys for Tots program. Holiday Cheer filled the halls during the annual Kindergarten Holiday Sing-A-Long. The children worked hard practicing their songs and movements to help family members, students and staff members in the holiday spirit. Mrs. Kern, Mrs. Minotto, and Mrs. Kennedy enjoyed hosting staff members from the Seaford School District. The staff members at Sparke showcased the school library, and led an open discussion about the EnVisions Math Program. Their positive impression highlights the dedication and quality education at Sparke.

At Michael F. Stokes Elementary School, staff members collected items that were donated to Mommas House, a local mother-child residence that provides a caring, supportive environment for young mothers to acquire the tools necessary to lead independent lives. Throughout the holiday season, students participated in festive activities celebrating different cultures and holidays around the world. Students in Ms. Egert’s class made homemade holiday gifts for their classmates. Students in second-grade enjoyed building gingerbread houses with a special guest and experiencing Polar Express Day. Students listened to the book The Polar Express, and worked on activities before watching the moving in their pajamas while enjoying hot chocolate.

Making learning exciting, enjoyable and memorable is always a priority for the teachers at Stokes Elementary School. Students in second- and fourth-grade enjoyed their field trip to The Levittown Museum, where they learned about the history of Island Trees. Students in third-grade enjoyed their field trip to Safety Town, where they learned about road safety. Students enjoyed riding two-wheeled bicycles and go karts on a pretend roadway, where they

had to follow traffic and safety rules. It was a memorable experience for all.

Stokes librarian Mrs. FitzGerald hosted Hour of Code for all students. Over the course of two library periods, Mrs. FitzGerald introduced students to the basics of computer coding using fun games and activities. The Hour of Code built an interest in computer science for young children. During computer education week, students in library collaborated with the high school computer science students. The high school students created tutorial videos about algorithms and ASCii code using Flipgrid. The students at Stokes watched the videos and followed the tutorials, then had the opportunity to make a video back

revealing their completed work.

Over the winter, third-grade students celebrated their hard work on the narrative writing unit. Students selected a small moment that had significant meaning to them. Students chose to write about topics such as a family trip, the start of a new school year, or meeting a new friend for the first time. Students celebrated a job well done during the end of the unit writing celebration. Ms. Lahti’s and Ms. Radcliffe’s class enjoyed a star-studded red carpet and invited their parents and loved ones in to share their published piece. As a culminating activity to thirdgrade’s first Reader’s Workshop Unit of

Study, students watched the movie Stone Fox, which was the read-aloud of the unit. Students enjoyed comparing and contrasting the book to the movie.

Finally, students in third-grade have enjoyed many hands-on experiments in science. Students have been learning about how acid rain affects living and nonliving things in the environment, and how salt from the roadways can affect plant life. Students are looking forward to the next science unit (forces and physics).

The elementary school teachers of Island Trees cannot wait to share the exciting events planned for students and the community throughout the remainder of the school year.

Students in Ms. Lahti’s and Ms. Radcliffe’s third-grade class enjoyed their narrative writing celebration with teachers, parents and loved ones. (Contributed photos)

Students in third-grade enjoyed their field trip to Safety Town.

Students in Ms. Egert’s third-grade class exchanged homemade gifts during the holiday season.

Remember Nassau County’s Lawn Fertilizer Law

Water District encourages residents to use lawn chemicals and fertilizers responsibly by applying them after April 1st

As part of the Preserve Plainview initiative, the Plainview Water District aims to highlight the environmental and water supply repercussions associated with premature and excessive lawn fertilization. The District implores all residents to be mindful of the Nassau County “Fertilizer Law” that prohibits fertilizing prior to April 1 of each year.

“The Plainview Water District hopes residents are able to enjoy their green lawns and landscapes this spring, while being mindful of the regulations in place by our County to ensure we are protecting our only source of water,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “To safeguard our sole-source aquifer and local waterways, we urge residents to follow Nassau County’s fertilizer regulations. This small act significantly aids our initiatives to enhance groundwater quality and preserve our environment.”

In accordance with Nassau County’s “Fertilizer Law,” all

fertilizers are prohibited from being applied before April 1, 2024 and after November 15, 2024. Residents should always apply the minimum amount of lawn chemicals to the soil and make sure they are stored properly. Additionally, all fertilizers or other lawn chemicals must be kept in cool and dry locations inside of containers that are not prone to leaks. By following instructions listed on the packaging, homeowners can minimize the amount of fertilizer used, limit the amount that runs off into the ground and into our sewer systems so the impact to the environment can be kept to a minimum.

“With the sporadic weather during the transition of seasons, it’s crucial to avoid using these fertilizers until the time is appropriate,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Applying fertilizers just before the ground thaws causes fertilizer to be washed off your lawn, where they can then enter our waterways. We kindly ask residents to be mindful of

the correct timing for using these chemicals, as it not only benefits the environment but also saves you money.”

Organic fertilizers—such as cotton seed meal, bone meal and manure—are other examples of effective alternatives to typical fertilizers that can benefit the environment. Biodegradable insecticides that break down to harmless substances in 2-to-21 days are also another effective yet safe way to treat your lawn, while protecting the aquifer.

“The more chemicals and toxins we apply on the ground and in our lawns, the greater the likelihood of them seeping into the groundwater,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “This reality makes selecting the appropriate fertilizer type equally as important as the timing of when it can be applied to your lawn. Higher nitrogen levels in our groundwater requires treatment to prevent these elevated levels from affecting our drinking water. The District encourages residents

to pay attention to the types of fertilizers they are purchasing and opt for a natural or organic option whenever possible.”

For additional information on the proper use of lawn and garden products, please call (516) 9316469 or visit the Plainview Water

District website at www.plainviewwater.org. Be sure to sign-up for email updates on the District’s homepage to receive additional information about water district activities. —Submitted

Town Of Oyster Bay Awarded Competitive State Grant For Green Infrastructure Upgrades Town Now Accepting New Applications For 9/11 Walls Of Honor

In recognition of the Town’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the town was selected to receive a $435,000 Grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. These funds will be utilized for a water quality improvement, green infrastructure, and stormwater solutions project in Oyster Bay Harbor.

“From leading the charge to clean up the Grumman Navy Plume of dangerous chemicals seeping into drinking water to opening a new shellfish hatchery that improves water filtration, I’ve been a strong advocate for protecting our water quality,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This grant represents a significant investment in the future of Oyster Bay Harbor – which was rated the best regional harbor in America – and sets a precedent for sustainable water management practices that can be replicated across the region. I thank Friends of the Bay, the Waterfront Center, and Oyster Bay Community Rowing for their continued support of our environmental initiatives.”

The project aims to address water quality issues in Oyster Bay Harbor by implementing comprehensive green infrastructure improvements at Beekman Beach and the Mill River Outfall. It includes the installation of nine floating wetlands, 1200 linear feet of wetland restoration, and oyster reefs to mitigate stormwater runoff from a multi-jurisdictional watershed covering approximately 1850 acres. Additionally, this project will advance plans at the 2-acre impervious Beach Parking Lot for porous pavers, street trees, and bioswales from community-created concept plans to a final design package.

Oyster Bay Harbor, known for its diverse marine life and ecological significance, has faced challenges due to stormwater runoff, leading to closures of shellfish harvesting and swimming areas. The project’s focus on natural filtration systems, such as floating wetlands and oyster reefs, demonstrates a commitment to restoring and preserving the health of the harbor ecosystem.

For more information on the project, please visit oysterbaytown.com.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that applications are now available for families to add the names of loved ones to the Town of Oyster Bay’s 9/11 Walls of Honor which recognize all those with a connection to the Town who gave their lives and succumbed in their battle against 9/11 related cancers and illness. Each September, the Town unveils newly inscribed names into the Walls of Honor which recognize the family members, friends and neighbors lost to this toxic legacy.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “We remember and give thanks to those who ran into danger in order to help the victims of a cowardly act of terror. This includes first responders, downtown workers, residents, students and so many others with cancer certified to be 9/11-related. The events of 9/11 continue to take our heroes and survivors –and members of our community will continue to face darker days ahead. We watch each week as more of these heroes pass, in an ever-increasing and unending number. Just as many of these rescue and recovery heroes raced to the Towers the first minute the plane

hit, and stayed until the last brick was turned, their memorial stands with and lead us to those we lost that tragic Tuesday morning.”

Reports from the World Trade Center Health program indicate that we are approaching a terrible milestone, in which approximately 43,000 people are being treated for medical problems and 10,000 people have suffered cancers linked to the toxic exposure at Ground Zero. More than 2,500 responders and others affected have succumbed to their illness.

The 9/11 Walls of Honor were constructed under an initiative led by Supervisor Saladino, the Town Board and a volunteer committee that includes retired FDNY EMS Lieutenant Bill Gleason, Retired NYPD Detective Tom Luberto, Deacon Dave White, Jericho Fire Commissioner Frank Sammartano, North Massapequa Fire Commissioner Ralph Raymond, Massapequa Fire Commissioner Justin McCaffrey and Rescue & Recovery Worker Joseph Pinto.

Applications may be downloaded at www.oysterbaytown.com/wallsofhonor.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22

BabyJam

10: 30 a.m. Ages 9 months - 3.5 years with a caregiver. Parents and caregivers with young children will enjoy songs on guitar, animal puppets and stories with Ms. Andrea during the BabyJam early learning music program. Get ready to clap your hands together, tap to the rhythm and move to a happy beat! We will explore animal alphabet songs, counting songs, color songs and nursery rhymes together. This program introduces

our youngest learners to the foundations of music on the drum and glockenspiel, as well as class routines in a cheerful and engaging manner! Registration is required. Each child must be registered separately. This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

AAM’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for the American Airpower Museum’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Can you find the Easter Egg? Be sure to bring your own basket for the Egg Hunts. Young and old alike will enjoy the Museum’s Easter Tram Rides around Hangar 3. Have your photographs taken with AAM’s Easter Bunny! Visit our “Bunny Patch” and adopt your very own bunny or chick! (Plush toys, not live animals. Limit one “pet” bunny or chick per child.) Located at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735. No pre-registration or tickets required. Admission for Adults $15, Seniors/Vets $12, Kids (3-12) $10. For more information call (631) 293-6398 or visit www.americanairpowermuseum.org.

Farmingdale Easter Egg Hunt

Bring family, friends & Easter baskets to the Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main St. Egg hunt starts at 11 AM sharp, arrive early, bring Easter baskets - then take photos with the Easter Bunny at the gazebo!

If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

What does the word “details” mean to you at a funeral? Is it the way the guestbook is displayed? Is it how carefully the owers have been arranged? Is it that nothing seems out of place? We understand there are things that should go unnoticed at a funeral service— that’s why we take pride in taking care of the details, so that you won’t have to notice them, or have to mention them. Some call it “fussy.” We call it “committed.”

Egg hunt for children 11 years old & younger. Thanks to the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee for planning this free community event & to the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, weather permitting — rain/ snow date: Sunday, 3/24, egg hunt 2 PM sharp. Facebook event link: https:// fb.me/e/7dsIEG5YN

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Happy Purim!

Palm Sunday

Purim Ball

Event Congregation Beth Tikvah, located 3710 Woodbine Ave in Wantagh, is hosting a PURIM BALL on Sunday, March 24 at 1:30 PM. This FREE celebration is open to the community and includes food, entertainment by the CBT BAND, Megillah Reading and Purim Parade for Children and Adults. Come in costumes. To RSVP and for questions, please call the office at: 516-785-2445.

MONDAY, MARCH

Happy Holi!

Moon Madness Party

Party with us! Paint glowing “moon rocks,” learn about constellations, play glow-in-the-dark games, and enjoy snacks and music. Receive a pair of NASA approved glasses to view the eclipse on your own time on April 8. Teen program, taking place from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the community room of the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane. For more information, contact the Teen Department at (516) 731-5728 ext 241 or email teens@ levittownpl.org.

ONGOING

Plainedge Schools Survey

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The Plainedge School District will be conducting a survey of parents and guardians of the students in kindergarten through fifth grade, who attend the Schwarting, East Plain or JH West Schools, to determine if there is any interest in a school breakfast program. If insufficient interest is determined, an exemption to participate in the program will be requested by the Plainedge School Board of Education to the New York State Education Department. Parents and taxpayers are asked to share their concerns regarding the district’s survey and exception request by contacting Edward Ross, District School Lunch Director at Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Drive, NY 11758 or by calling 922-7594 .

(Courtesy of Congregation Beth Tikvah)

(Courtesy of Hicksville Public Library)

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FDo It For Flaco: Preserving Owls

Tips on being owl-friendly AMANDA OLSEN

laco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who spent a year of freedom in Central Park after someone released him from his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo, died last month in a collision with a building. This bird, born and raised in captivity, unexpectedly capable of caring for himself in the wider world, became something of a celebrity. In the final months of his life he began to venture farther afield, peering in windows and exploring a sculpture garden on the lower East Side. One of these forays led to his demise.

As we have previously reported, tall buildings with reflective surfaces are dangerous for birds, who don’t see the world the same way we do. Flaco’s death brought additional scrutiny to the issue of building standards for windows that reduce the likelihood of bird collisions and deaths. New York City itself set tough standards in 2019; a bill in the New York Legislature to require more bird-friendly design in buildings statewide was renamed the FLACO Act on February 26, the Monday after Flaco’s death.

Owls hold a particular fascination for people. Their unique features, including large, forward-facing eyes, and the fact that the majority of species are nocturnal all give owls their mysterious, almost mystical reputation. In the past, these silent predators have been omens of death, companions of witches, and infinitely wise. Their call was even said to ward off evil.

According to the International Owl Center, there are established guidelines for observing owls. It’s important to give owls space. Owls, like most wild animals, do not like being around people. They recognize humans as a source of danger and will become stressed if you are too close or linger.

Another important point is not trying to feed them. This practice, called “baiting,” leads to owls associating people with food, and actually puts them in greater danger. Owls do not need help finding or securing food.

Do not use artificial light. Owls’ night vision is impacted by artificial light and it will affect their ability to fly. Arrive at your observation site early if you can, and keep flashlights and phones off.

As much as you might love your dog,

leave them at home if you want to see owls. The presence of a dog is likely to scare them off, and if they do stay put, it will certainly cause the owls stress.

Move slowly and keep your voice down. Fast movements and noises can stress owls, especially during the day when they are trying to sleep. If you want to observe or photograph owls, move slowly and keep quiet to

While Flaco was not a native bird, his bid for freedom captured the imaginations of people all over the world. He got to live his final year as he was meant to, by wing and by talon. He will be missed.

avoid scaring them. Owls are often more tolerant of vehicles than people, so you can use your car as a blind when it is safe to do so. Be sure to park in a safe place and turn your engine off.

Do not use drones to observe owls, as they will perceive the drone as an intruder, especially around a nest. Owls have

attacked drones for coming too close, which can hurt the owl and damage the drone.

Do not use owl calls to draw owls to you. This is useful for research purposes but overuse can stress owls. They are expending their energy to investigate the call, using resources that could have gone towards survival and reproduction.

There are a number of threats to owls besides windows. A major problem is a loss of roosting and nesting sites. Many species of owls in our area prefer dead trees. Humans think of dead trees as unsightly and dangerous, so they are usually removed. Whenever possible, leave dead trees standing. If you have to cut down or severely prune a dead tree, wait until early winter to avoid displacing, injuring or killing owls and other animals nesting in its cavities.

Rodenticides are a common threat for wild animals, especially owls. Poisoned mice and rats do not die right away, and impaired rodents are easier to kill than health ones. Owls accumulate this poison in their bodies and feed it to their young. Rather than using poison to manage vermin populations, create a rodent-hostile environment by keeping food and garbage secure. This will allow the owls to be a healthy partner in pest control.

Another way to help owls is to not litter. While this may seem strange, littering attracts rodents, which in turn attracts owls. Owls who hunt for the mice munching on your discarded garbage by the roadside are more likely to get struck by a vehicle.

Take down netting and cover cavities in your home. Owls often get tangled in nets and die before they can be rescued. Even if they are found, struggling in the net results in injuries. Cavities in your home, such as chimneys and bathroom vents, look like attractive places to nest to small owls. The birds become trapped and die because they can’t escape.

While Flaco was not a native bird, his bid for freedom captured the imaginations of people all over the world. He got to live his final year as he was meant to, by wing and by talon. He will be missed.

A Eurasian Eagle Owl (not Flaco) (Photo by Diana Parkhouse via Unsplash)

Baby owls resting in a tree cavity. (Photo by Chirag Saini on Unsplash)

Flaco roosting in Central Park. (Photo by Rhododendrites on wikimedia commons)

Levittowner Named As FOX News Host

Jimmy Failla finds humor in all things culture, politics, lifestyles

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

He does it all, folks. While continuing as the host of a nationally syndicated radio program, FOX Across America (weekdays from noon to 3 p.m.), Jimmy Failla has been named the new host of FOX News Saturday Night (Saturdays, 10 p.m.), in addition to releasing the book, Cancel Culture Dictionary, which earned a spot on The New York Times bestsellers’ list and having a one-hour stand-up comedy performance recorded, Jimmy Failla: They’re Just Jokes. All of this, credited to the funny guy from Levittown.

Since joining the FOX network as a writer in 2016, Failla has brought his signature comedic take across FOX News Media’s platforms during daytime and primetime programming. His nationally syndicated talk radio show, FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla, launched in March of 2020 on 27 radio stations and can now be heard on over 150 stations across the country. Prior to his role on television and as a stand-up comedian, Failla was a New York City cab driver.

We spoke with Failla amid of all of these career achievements, here’s what he had to share.

CHDid you always know that you were funny?

JF

I guess I did, because everyone around me was funny; my family told a lot of jokes. I had an Uncle Sonny who was a socially dominant figure. He knew street jokes, ‘two guys walk into a bar…’ and it was silly. My dad, my brothers, my uncles, my cousins, everyone was a cop in the family except me. It was a lot of tough love because cops like to pick on each other. Their affection is shown through a put-down. I didn’t know any different; I thought everyone was fun and funny and always had a good time. It was one of my teachers [Mrs. Pascana] who told me to go home and watch The Tonight Show . She said, ‘You’re kind of a talk show host; you don’t realize that; you should watch it and see.” I loved The Tonight Show . She encouraged me and said I could do that one day. I was in fifth grade. As a kid, you believe authority figures like that. I took it with me the rest of the way; it took me 40 years, but here we are.

CHTell me about the new book, Cancel Culture Dictionary.

JFI might be the first community college graduate to get on [The

New York Times] bestseller list, so I want credit for that. I went to Nassau Community College “Turnpike Tech”. The thing about community college is

one of the dudes that was enrolled just to stay on his parents’ health insurance. The whole hook of the book, Cancel Culture Dictionary, is that I believe in the age of social media and incentivized outrage. I say it’s a guide to winning the war on fun, like a call to chill out.

CHTell me about growing up in Levittown.

JF

that it’s no nonsense. If you’re there to do something great, you can really help yourself. When I was there, I was exactly the opposite. I was

I graduated from Division Avenue High School. I was known for heckling in baseball games. This is a very important part of my story. The late and great Doug Robbins, baseball coach at Division, won a bunch of state titles as coach. He had two sons, Dougie and Steve. I graduated in 1995 with Steve, who is a coach at Division now. From my freshman year through my senior year, I would sit in the bleachers at every home game and heckle the other teams to the point that it was comedic; it was disruptive. It was so effective that [Coach Robbins] used to take me out of eighth period class and give me the dirt on who we were playing. Dennis Schneider won the Diamond Award that year for being the best player on Long Island as a pitcher. He went on to C.W. Post. Dennis threw a no-hitter on Memorial Day, but I got the game ball from the coach because of how rattled the other team. It was so silly. That’s kind of how I got my start as a performer, by sitting in the bleachers and ragging on the other team. When this goes to print there are going to be hundreds of people who say, “I remember that guy!”

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hat was Mrs. Pascana at Abbey Lane. Sadly, she is sadly no longer with us. I wanted to find her when the show launched. I have connected with one of my fourth-grade teachers though and had her as a guest at my stand-up special. At Division Avenue High School, my biggest influences were the coaches like Coach Robbins (late) and the principal John Allen, who was the Division Avenue principal through the late ’80s, he’s probably retired now. He was a no-nonsense guy, but he had a sense of humor. He had real authority, almost a military vibe, but I could get a thunderous laugh out of him. I am sure he wanted to kick my ass most of the time.

Check out Failla on the new show FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla for cultural, political and lifestyle issues airing weekly from 10 to 11 p.m. on FOX. Visit www.longislandweekly.com for more of our interview with Failla.

Jimmy Failla on set. (FOX)

Jimmy Failla (FOX)

Shine A LIGHT For Charity On Paws Of War

In this new column of L.I.G.H.T.

For Charity (‘Long Island Giving Help Together For Charity’), I shine a light on a Long Islandbased charity named Paws Of War. This is a charity that my younger sister Jenna is now working with.

Paws Of War was formed 10 years ago and provides veterans, first responders and Gold Star families (people who sadly lost an immediate family member during military service) with a wide variety of important services through the power of love and support of rescued animals. The charity has a mission “To honor and support our veterans, active military members, firefighters and other first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of

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overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.”

If a veteran or first responder adopts an appropriate dog, Paws Of War will train the dog to become a service dog to suit the owner’s needs. This is an extremely important and meaningful service because many veterans return from combat with

life-changing physical injuries, anxiety, depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. These service dogs improve the quality of life for our returning soldiers, allowing them to sleep more peacefully and engage in day-to-day activities they otherwise couldn’t.

In addition to service dog training (which includes training the dog, pairing the dog with a hero in need and teaching the two how to interact together), Paws Of War also provides the following additional services: (1) providing companion animals; (2) animal rescue for deployed military, including transporting pets across war borders; (3) no cost mobile veterinary clinic; (4) housing assistance for veterans with pets; (5) lifetime care for retired military working dogs; (6) therapy dog program for veterans and seniors;

(7) Ukraine animal rescue and care; (8) disaster response and animal rescue; and (9) emergency foster and temporary pet placement services for veterans during hospital stays. Because Paws Of War helps both dogs and the heros in need of dogs, Paws Of War is proud to help on “both ends of the leash”.

All of the services provided by Paws Of War are provided to veterans, first responders and Gold Star families free of charge. Paws Of War therefore relies upon charitable donations to fund its operations. To help support Paws Of War, you can visit its website at www.pawsofwar.org.

Special thanks to Jodie Cohen, who serves as a volunteer and Adoption Coordinator for Paws Of War, for taking the time to speak with me to teach me so much about this important cause.

NY MTA $11.6 Billion East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Update

There is still much to do one year after the opening of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road

$11.6 Billion Manhattan East Side Access to Grand Central Madison. A soft opening was held on January 10, 2023 with limited shuttle service between Grand Central Madison and Jamaica, Queens Station. The real opening took place on February 26, 2023 when full time direct service on multiple branches began. Thirteen months later, NY MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, LIRR past President Catherine Rinaldi and current Acting LIRR President Richard Free still never seem to acknowledge or address a number of outstanding project related issues.

Those responsible for design, engineering and bid specifications to support procurement of duel mode locomotives and double decker passenger cars failed to take into consideration height clearances for the 63rd Street tunnel between Manhattan and Queens. Construction on this tunnel began in 1969. It was designed to be used at a future date to provide the LIRR with a direct connection to Grand Central Terminal. As a result, the LIRR fleet of 23 diesel-electric and 23 duel-mode locomotives along with 134 double decker passenger cars are unable to

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utilize Grand Central Madison. This includes the ability of diesel or duel mode locomotives to rescue stalled electric trains in the tunnels or station. Now one year later, Acting LIRR President Free has announced plans to purchase a battery powered locomotive to rescue any disabled trains in the 63rd Street tunnel connecting Queens to Grand Central Madison. Remember that this equipment could also serve the same purpose for any trains stuck in the East River or Atlantic (Jamaica to Brooklyn) branch tunnels.

The same applies to several hundred million more in debt service payments that financed $4 billion worth of LIRR readiness projects to support start of full service in February 2023. They are

carried off line from the official project budget. These include the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity Improvements, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Track, $120 million Ronkonkoma Yard Expansion, $44 million Great Neck Pocket Track, $423 million for rail car fleet expansion. Without these, the LIRR would lack the expanded operational capabilities to support promised 24 rush hour train service to GCM and 40 percent increase in reverse peak rush hour service.

Grand Central Madison still has only two men’s bathrooms with a total of 18 urinals and 13 toilets, two women’s bathrooms with a total of 25 toilets, one lactation room and two gender neutral bathrooms, each with a single capacity, all on the Madison Concourse. There are none on the lower or upper level platforms and mezzanine.

There is still only one waiting room located on the Madison Concourse. It has only 29 seats and seven stools for Wi-Fi connections to serve riders. There are no other seating options on the platform and mezzanine levels while waiting.

Options for recycling newspapers or beverage containers, disposal of garbage or other waste continues to be nonexistent except

for a handful of garbage cans at the platform level. There are few options to dispose of waste at either the mezzanine or Madison concourse levels. This conflicts with MTA’s claim to be environmentally friendly.

There are still no open newsstands. These services are readily available in Metro North Grand Central Terminal, Penn and Jamaica Stations. There are 11 Ticket Vending Machines still waiting to be installed. It appears that the designed space is not wide enough to accommodate standard LIRR TVMs.

All the facility storefronts are still vacant. Full time service began in February 2023. MTA Real Estate had years to find tenants for the 32 vacant storefronts. MTA Real Estate will not issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a master tenant to manage the storefronts until March 2024. It will probably require several months more before a contract will be awarded. Who knows how many more months to a year will be required before all 32 storefronts are subsequently leased, occupied and open for business.

Transparency on the part of Governor Hochul, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and Acting LIRR President Richard Free in dealing with these remaining issues is required.

STATE OF THE COUNTY

Blakeman Gives State Of The County Address

JOE MORREALE

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered his State of the County Address on Wednesday March 6. Blakeman touted 2023 as a success for the county, highlighted by a surplus budget, an increase in police officers, and no change in property taxes.

“There will be no tax increase for the next three years,” said Blakeman.

Blakeman boasted of his administration’s prudent financial management, citing that Nassau and Suffolk County residents sent over $14 billion in taxes more than they received in state aid. The county executive used Wednesday as an opportunity to critique New York state officials.

“We are the piggy bank for the State of New York, and it would be nice if the state would join us in some of the things that are important to our residents and not things that are important to other regions in the state,” Blakeman said.

He called the New York State Excelsior healthcare plan, “another blow against Nassau County from the state,” and criticized the state’s drastic reduction of aid to Nassau University Medical Center in 2023.

“The state has defunded our only hospital that is a safety net for our most vulnerable,” said Blakeman.

The county executive also used the State of the County as an opportunity to knock the sanctuary policies for migrants in New York.

“Nassau County is not a sanctuary county,” said Blakeman. “There is no migrant program in Nassau County. Unfortunately, Nassau County has become a border county because of the misguided policies in the state and city of New York, who are a sanctuary state and a sanctuary city. We don’t want that here in Nassau County— the homelessness and the crime.”

Blakeman assured county residents that the police department is working closely with federal partners including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border control to fight back against what he called, a “foreign invasion”.

The county executive proudly boasted about increasing the number of police officers on county streets, noting that he has sworn in over two hundred new police officers since taking office in 2022.

“In Nassau County we back the blue, and we fund our police,” said Blakeman.

He claimed a reduction in major crime by 6 percent in 2023, but added that cashless bail policies, “continue to make our residents less safe.”

Despite this, Blakeman called Nassau County one of the best places to live in America, and among his ambitious plans for 2024 are a successful casino bid at the Nassau Coliseum site, as well as numerous events at Eisenhower Park, Mitchel Field, and Belmont Park.

“We’re very happy that the Elmont community will continue to host premiere racing because of the investment being made at Belmont racetrack,” Blakeman said regarding the $400 million renovations in progress.

The county executive was also excited to promote the International Cricket Council World Cup, a tournament that is being finalized to take place at Eisenhower Park this June. A temporary, modular stadium is already under construction and will host a match between India and Pakistan, which Blakeman called the “premiere event” of the tournament.

The State of the County speech ended with Blakeman addressing his polarizing executive order from earlier this month banning transgender athletes from competing for local high schools.

“We are not anti-transgender. We are not transphobic here in Nassau County,” said Blakeman.

He defended his executive order as a deterrent to unsafe environments and unfair competition within high school sports.

“If they want, our great Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Commissioner Belyea, and I will sit down if they want to start a transgender league or transgender team,” Blakeman said. “We are a loving county. We are home to every race, religion and ethnic group, and every lifestyle, but the bullying of women is something we cannot accept here in Nassau County.”

As estate planners, we consistently meet with people who are suffering from traumatic relationships with their children or grandchildren. Children themselves may become estranged or at odds with parents or their siblings. Sometimes, an in-law is involved that seems to turn the client’s son or daughter into someone completely different from the child they raised. The pain that these clients are going through is palpable.

Some wise sage once said that all pain comes from resistance. Many of these relationship issues may be difficult or impossible to overcome, but one thing we can all do is work on ourselves - by accepting what is. Accepting what is does not mean agreeing with or condoning certain behavior. What it does mean is that you stop saying to yourself that it is not fair, it “should” be otherwise, etc. That will not do you one bit of good and may do you considerable harm. Stress has been called “the silent killer”.

We recall reading a pithy quote a while back that went something like this “when someone disappoints you, you have two choices, you can either lower your expectations or walk away”. What is disappointment but dashed expectations? Those who learn to expect less are disappointed less.

“Accepting what is” cannot be accomplished overnight. It is a concept or thought process that improves your outlook the more you think about it, work on it and form new neural pathways to forge the new outlook.

Estate planners inevitably become “therapists” for their clients, because estate planning involves social relationships. Over the years, we have observed that many social problems occur between the client’s two ears. As Shakespeare said in Hamlet “There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Forget about what’s fair or right and what’s not. You are only hurting yourself. The other person is often blissfully unaware of how you’re feeling. Michael J. Fox, the actor known for his optimism despite suffering from Parkinson’s, put it best when he said “My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations”.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivering his State of the County Address. (Image from the Office of the Nassau County Executive)

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Responds To State Of The County Address

What follows is a transcript of Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s response to County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s State of the County address.

Good evening.

I’m Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, the Democratic Minority Leader of the Nassau County Legislature, and it’s my honor to discuss the current state of our county. Having dedicated nearly two decades to public service, I’ve experienced a wide range of leadership approaches. While some leaders prioritize their constituents, addressing their needs and challenges head-on, others seem more concerned with their own self-promotion.

Regrettably, I find the Blakeman administration is one that has strayed from the highest ideals.

Nassau County is at a crossroads, facing numerous challenges that demand action, not just words.

million in tax cuts, this and many others have yet to materialize.

Last year, the Democratic Minority proposed a balanced budget that would have delivered these tax cuts while boosting funding for essential services like policing. Unfortunately, this plan was rejected by the Blakeman administration and the Republican Legislative Majority.

The county’s assessment system is another critical issue that has been left unaddressed. Nassau County has approximately 1.4 million people –a population larger than ten states – yet the Blakeman Administration has yet to appoint a qualified assessor. This has led to a widespread imbalance of residents’ tax burdens and, consequently, over-taxation of many residents.

Instead of focusing on these substantial issues, the Blakeman Administration has chosen to pro-

celebrating Nassau’s 125th anniversary through frivolous pursuits like swanky galas and self-promotional parades.

Sadly, this is only one part of the Blakeman Administration’s mismanagement of nearly $400 million in federal pandemic relief funds that went to Nassau County, and it underscores a disturbing trend of prioritizing partisan political grandstanding over the well-being of our residents.

These essential funds could have supported important programs like education, infrastructure, and healthcare, but instead have been redirected into a nebulous black hole by the Blakeman Administration that leaves crucial projects, programs, and needs unaddressed.

Take for example Nassau University Medical Center, a critical healthcare facility and safety net for our most vulnerable residents. Despite the hard work

and dedication of NUMC’s staff, the hospital is teetering on the brink of financial ruin due to leadership that prioritizes political allies over competent management. This both threatens the hospital’s future and places a significant financial burden on Nassau’s taxpayers, who are on the hook for paying nearly $120 million in hospital debt due to the county’s loan guarantees.

And let’s not forget the Blakeman Administration and Republican Legislative Majority’s refusal to support the County’s independent inspector general – whose job is to ensure county contracts are free from waste, fraud, and abuse.

Following the arrest, conviction, and incarceration of former County Executive Ed Mangano for public corruption, we worked tirelessly to establish an independent inspector general’s office, which has enhanced transparency and saved millions in taxpayer dollars.

The partisan efforts to stall the

reappointment of the Inspector General and starve this office of funding are both baffling and counterproductive.

We must also treat the County’s opioid crisis with the urgency it deserves. Under the leadership of former County Executive Laura Curran, the County pursued lawsuits to help hold the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of addictive opioid drugs responsible for the countless lives they destroyed and families they tore apart. That fund, which must be used for treatment, prevention, and recovery services, has now grown to over $90 million. So, it’s shameful that the Blakeman Administration has spent less than 1 percent of these funds to combat this epidemic

Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton

PSEG Long Island Prepares For Ospreys’ Return

Company removes garbage, debris from nests in anticipation of the raptors’ breeding season

As World Wildlife Day was celebrated on March 3, PSEG Long Island was busy preparing for osprey breeding season by inspecting known nesting areas and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nests located near company-installed webcams in Oyster Bay and Patchogue.

This year, crews retrieved manmade garbage including plastic bags, fishing line and prescription pill bottles, from the osprey nests, helping to ensure the birds and their chicks do not get tangled as nesting season begins.

“PSEG Long Island is proud to play a small role in the multi-decade, collaborative effort to bring back Long Island’s osprey population,” said Dave Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “Because good environmental stewardship is part of being strongly involved in the community, and also because protecting these birds from high-voltage equipment improves reliability for customers.”

Osprey build their nests on the tallest structure near a body of water. To proactively monitor its utility poles for osprey nests, PSEG Long Island partners closely with Group for the East End, a nonprofit organization that has advocated for the protection and preservation of nature on the East End since 1972. Volunteers with the nonprofit conduct their own surveys of the area and share osprey data with the company, which maintains a team dedicated to mitigating risks and relocating nests safely and in accordance with all regulations protecting the wildlife.

According to a report issued by the Group for the East End last year, osprey breeding activity on the East End increased by 200 percent in eight years, with 199 active nests in

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– neglecting the desperate needs of recovery, treatment, and prevention services.

Yet, when the same Blakeman Administration asked for $10 million to promote unnecessary anniversary galas, golf outings and parades, it was rubber-stamped by the Republican Majority in a New York minute.

This never-ending pattern of political self-promotion over meaningful government action is unacceptable. Nassau County deserves real leadership that is fully committed to the well-being of all its residents, not just those who benefit from black tie events and public relations stunts. All nineteen legislative districts must be served equally.

As the leader of the Minority Caucus,

2014 growing to 477 in the summer of 2022. In balancing its commitment to the consistent, safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG Long Island has installed dozens of new osprey nesting platforms to deter the returning birds from nesting on electrical equipment, which puts both the raptors and the electrical system in danger.

PSEG Long Island has installed 24-hour webcams at two of these nesting platforms, in Oyster Bay and Patchogue. Late last month, crews cleared debris and garbage from these platforms to make them safe for the osprey as they return to breed.

For more information about osprey and to view live webcam feed of the nests, visit psegliny.com/wildlife/ ospreycam.

When osprey build a nest on electrical equipment, it puts the nest in danger of catching fire, which can cause significant damage and outages to customers, as well has harm to the osprey. The birds are at high risk of electrocution, as their large wingspan can complete the circuit between closely spaced energized equipment or between an energized wire and a neutral ground wire.

Long Island is home to more than 400 species of birds, including the majestic osprey. Osprey are large beautiful birds and a popular sight on Long Island. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Long Island’s osprey population decreased and became endangered. The effort to build safe nesting sites on or near waterways has contributed to the rise in the population of osprey.

—Submitted by PSEGLI

our message is clear: Let’s work together on the important issues facing our County. It’s time for the Blakeman Administration to embrace a more collaborative approach that is focused on the real needs of our constituents instead of self-serving political endeavors.

We can do better. By respecting each other’s ideas, we can learn from one another and find ways to improve life for everyone. The residents of Nassau County deserve a government that works together. I understand that it can be a long road, but when we do this, residents will have a real reason to celebrate.

May God bless our active military personnel, veterans, first responders, and all our Nassau County residents. Thank you.

Crews cleaning up opsrey nests in Oyster Bay.

(Photo by PSEG Long Island)

Share The Shore With Seals In New England/Mid-Atlantic

Seals are a common sight throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

It is important for beachgoers to share the shore with seals so everyone can enjoy the shore in a natural and safe way.

Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which means it is illegal to harm or harass them. Following these viewing tips can help you respectfully enjoy sharing the shore with seals without disturbing them.

Give Them Space

Enjoy photographing seals—but from a distance. Seals are sensitive to being disturbed and approaching more closely can cause them to become stressed or leave the area. How do you know if you are too close? If the seals start to vocalize more, start looking at you, moving away, waving flippers or increasing their yawning they are telling you to back away.

Call for Help

If you think a seal needs help, the most important thing you can do is give the animal space and call your local trained, authorized responders to come and assess the situation. If the animal needs help the responders will know what to do. In New England and Mid-Atlantic, you can call NOAA’s hotline, or locate your local responder.

Mom and Pups Need Extra Space

Touching wild animals is never a good idea. On top of being a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, touching, or attempting to touch seals can scare and stress them out. Seals also have large canine teeth and will bite if they feel threatened. They can transmit diseases to pets, so always make sure dogs are leashed if seals are in the area.

Leave Pups Alone

Sometimes moms will leave their pups

alone on the beach while they go off to feed. Mom will likely be back soon, but if she sees you close to her pup, or if her pup is not where she left it, the pup can be abandoned. Sometimes beachgoers think pups need to go back into the water—that is not the case. Making seal pups go into the water can put them at risk of over-exhaustion or expose them to predators. If the pup has been abandoned or is injured, allow trained responders to assess the situation and find the

appropriate ways to help.

The two most common types of seals in the Atlantic are gray seals and harbor seals.

Gray Seals

Males are typically larger than females, reaching 7–8 feet long. Adult gray seals can weigh between 550 and 850 pounds. Gray seals may stand their ground and can be aggressive. Their heads have a distinct horse-like shape. They pup between December–February in Maine and Massachusetts. Pups are nursed for about 16 days. There were an estimated 425,000 gray seals in 2016. They move up and down the Atlantic coast between the United States and Canada, where their abundance is increasing at a rate of 4–5 percent per year.

Harbor Seals

Harbor seals average 4–5 feet long and 220–250 pounds. Their faces have a doglike resemblance. Adults will typically retreat to the water, though juveniles may remain on the beach. Pupping in New England occurs between May-June. Pups are nursed for 4–6 weeks. There are an estimated 75,000 harbor seals from eastern Canada to North Carolina.

—From the NOAA fisheries website via NYS DEC

North Shore Land Alliance To Present Private Land Conservation Workshop

If you love your land and would like to see it protected for future generations, then a conservation easement might be something to consider. To learn more about the benefits of private conservation, please join The North Shore Land Alliance in conjunction with the Nassau County Bar Association for a seminar on Thursday, April 18th. The Seminar will be offered in two parts targeted toward landowners and professionals involved in conservation transactions (like lawyers, realtors, accountants, wealth managers and appraisers).

The Professional session will be held in the Barn at Old Westbury Gardens from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Topics will include the fundamentals and drafting of conservation easements, evaluating advanced tax issues, including the deductibility of charitable contributions

and structuring, negotiating, and closing purchase, sale, bargain-sale, and donation transactions. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available through the Nassau County Bar Association.

The Landowner session will be held at the Land Alliance’s Tavern House Headquarters in Mill Neck at 4:00 p.m. Featured information will include the basics of the conservation process, the potential for state and federal tax incentives and the reasons why protecting land is critical to conserving the health of our community, its natural beauty and habitat for plants and animals.

Both sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required: northshorelandalliance.org/events There will be a charge of $250 for three CLE credits.

Ellen Fred, a nationally recognized expert in the field of conservation and

principal with Conservation Partners LLP, will be the lead presenter for the seminar. Ellen’s experience in the fields of tax, real estate, nonprofit governance, and alternative dispute resolution allows her to counsel her clients in all aspects of their work. The culmination of their work has resulted in hundreds of thousands of acres being conserved. In addition to her legal work, she has been a frequent presenter on myriad conservation law topics since 2004, including for the Land Trust Alliance and the California Council of Land Trusts.

The Alliance holds conservation easements on 26 properties that will be protected in perpetuity. Here’s what Caroline S. DuBois said after her family decided to donate a conservation easement on their property, “While each case is different, I can report that for us,

having the conservation easement on the family land has brought us substantial emotional and economic rewards, and was a strong selling point for our nature loving buyer. But most importantly, we are happy there will never be buildings on our soccer field.”

Landowner and professional outreach are core components of successful conservation. The Land Alliance sees expert presentations as an opportunity to further the knowledge of our community about solutions surrounding conservation-oriented land transactions.

We are sure Ellen’s wealth of legal and transactional knowledge as well as her love for the land will be a valuable educational resource for all who attend. The Land Alliance looks forward to welcoming you to the event.

—Submitted by North Shore Land Alliance

Harbor Seals on the shore in Long Island, near Jones Beach. (Photo Getty Images)

HMTC Announces Photographer Daniel G. Weiss To Release New Series Featuring Holocaust Survivors

Daniel Weiss was deeply moved after hearing the late Irving Roth speak to a group of students from the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore in 2016. Irving Roth, a Holocaust survivor and renowned Holocaust educator was the first director of education of The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) in Glen Cove. Inspired by Roth’s vitality and energy, Daniel wanted to take his portrait. He reached out to Dinah Kramer, a retired teacher and daughter of Holocaust survivors, who was working with Roth at the time. In the course of their conversation, the germ of the idea to photograph Holocaust survivors was born. After three years, the completed exhibit of 18 local Holocaust survivors was on display at the Port Washington Library in January 2020.

Plans for the exhibit to travel to other locations were stalled by the pandemic. Since May 2022, the exhibit has been displayed at the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore, the Suffolk Y JCC, the Sid Jacobson JCC, the Merrick Library, and the Bryant Library. It will be on display at HMTC in May 2024 with the official opening on Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm. And, in the Fall of 2024, the photos will

be on display at the Peninsula Library in Lawrence. Student groups have come to see these photos and it has become a wonderful vehicle to teach the history of the Holocaust. “This project has not only given a voice to those who have lived through unimaginable horrors but also serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against hate and bias in these challenging times,” stated Weiss.

Teachers who have seen the exhibit have requested the photos to use as a way to teach this important history in their classrooms. The photos are printed on 30” by 40” canvases and are not portable. Donna Rosenblum, Workshop Educator at HMTC, together with the help of Dinah Kramer, docent educator and 2G presenter, and Bernie Furshpan, board member and Marketing Director at HMTC, created portable versions. HMTC has been using Weiss’ photos and survivor stories as part of their traveling presentation at schools. Through this presentation, they hope to inspire the next generation to be compassionate, and empathetic, and make a difference in the world. Recently, Bernie Furshpan printed larger-than-life banners displayed on the front exterior at HMTC as part of their “Our Stories. Our Voices.”

campaign.

Daniel has become more passionate and dedicated to keeping these stories alive, considering it a moral obligation. With his new series, he hopes to shed light on the unique experiences of each survivor and inspire others to preserve the stories of those who have been through unimaginable hardships. Unlike his previous work, which celebrated their resilience and positive outlook on life, this series takes a more direct approach with tighter shots and direct eye contact. The message is clear: “Remember me,” or “Don’t forget us.” Through these poignant images, Weiss aims to remind us of the horrors of the past and the importance of never forgetting the survivors and their stories. This series will be a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust.

Weiss believes that his photographs can convey a powerful message, one that can help people understand the true horrors of the Holocaust and the strength of the human spirit. His work is a testament to the importance of preserving history and ensuring that the lessons of the past are not forgotten.

—Submitted by The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Weiss standing in front of an image of Holocaust survivor Ron Unger. (Photos by HMTC)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). e good thing about connecting with people from your past is that they knew you before these trials and victories shaped you. ey will help you to meet yourself as you were and understand what’s essential to you. ey also show you how you’ve developed. You’ll take stock this week, knowing there’s much more to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ose who assess interactions at face value are at a disadvantage. You’re wiser. You realize that what’s asked of you is more implied than stated. It requires awareness to understand. Also, there will be some guessing involved. You’re ahead in this game because, unlike others, you realize there’s something to gure out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve a certain idiosyncratic charm. ose who get you really get you right away and want to be your good friend. ose who don’t may never -- so you needn’t to put too much energy or time in that direction. is week, you’ll connect with many people and quickly turn them into friends and fans.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In the past, you were discouraged from a pursuit that didn’t suit others. Now you can and should go for it. Desire is both an engine and the engineer, motivating you to get what you want while simultaneously creating the mechanisms necessary for attainment. By wanting what you want badly enough, you are creating it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Ideas come together in your mind this week and get brighter with each connection you make. Talk about the vision to anyone who will listen because this is how you’ll hone it. When your words hit the air, they illuminate new pathways, regardless of the reaction you get. Also, you’ll scout potential team members.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Keep the love owing. Love takes you further than other motivations, and it requires less energy, too. Get on your own side and stay there. When you look back, be kind. Your former self didn’t have your current standards. Love them anyway and appreciate the courage and e ort it took to transform.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What if you are now needlessly concerned? It’s happened before! e things you were so worried about didn’t happen, and you really could have spent those hours enjoying yourself and the outcome would have been the same. Bank on the current dynamic as a repeat. Have fun and let everything resolve itself. It most certainly will!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Like the innocent and fanciful imaginings of a child, your ideas about what to expect from an experience may be initially quite far- ung. is is normal and wonderful. Unbiased expectations are essentially a creative exercise. Once you learn what to expect, you’ll aim di erently. Don’t forget these purely inspired ideas, though; they’ll be useful later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll bene t from a new perspective, preferably the sort of bird’s-eye view you can get from an airplane ride. ere’s no perspective shift quite so enlightening as the one that comes from travel and from experiencing the daily lives of people in di erent places. If you can’t travel physically, do it through research.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Of all the things that constitute a private life, there is none more private than your thoughts and fantasies. ese belong solely to you, and you are not obligated to share with anyone. If you do decide to bring someone in, you are granting a privilege, not a right. To own your privacy is to own your power.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). is week, there are many appointments worth keeping; disappointment isn’t one of them. You can avoid it entirely by lowering your expectations, dropping them entirely or setting them accurately through awareness and research. How well do you know a person? What patterns have you observed?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your projects and relationships are getting something very special and unique from you this week. e attention you dedicate will be delivered with great care and speci city. ose who do not regard your work with the sensitivity and awareness be tting it may not understand you well enough to bene t your team.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll set your sights on a lofty aim, and your wings will grow strong enough to lift you into the vision. You’ll embark on a series of trainings. Your instinct will lead you to the people and arrangements that most suit your creative sensibility. More highlights: A physical challenge keeps you in shape and introduces you to fun people, too. You’ll bene t many by selling a useful, informative and time-saving tool. e events you organize will bring about warmth and family connectedness.

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call and West’s one-spade bid but might disagree with what happened from then on. Many players would bid only two hearts with the North hand, and some would not carry on to four hearts with the South hand.

Be that as it may, let’s say declarer ducks West’s jack-of-diamonds lead and wins the next diamond with the ace. He then successfully finesses the queen of spades, cashes the ace, and ruffs a spade in dummy.

Date: 3/20/24

Next comes a low heart to the eight, taken by West with the ace.

West is now forced to return a club, since a spade would yield a ruff-and-discard. When he leads the five, South plays the nine from dummy and captures East’s king with the ace. Declarer cashes the queen of trump and then leads a club toward dummy’s J-2. West goes up with the queen, and South makes four hearts after parking his diamond loser on dummy’s jack of clubs.

A good workmanlike job by declarer, you might say, ducking the first diamond and then tackling spades at trick three instead of leading a trump first. It was this sequence of plays that eventually forced West to lead a club at trick seven and enabled South to avoid losing a second diamond trick.

But if you analyze the situation more closely, you find that there were two ways West could have defeated the contract. First, if he had cashed the ace of hearts at trick two before leading his second diamond, he could not have been forced to break the clubs later.

Failing that, however, all he had to do was to return the queen of clubs rather than the five at trick seven! There would have been nothing declarer could do to overcome this extraordinary play, and South would have to go down one.

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Fifth-Graders At Woodland Elementary Have Fun At Annual Pillo Polo Tournament

Woodland Elementary School in Hicksville recently held their Second Annual Pillo Polo Tournament. Like floor hockey, this annual event for fifth-graders is coordinated by Woodland Physical Education teacher Meg Williamson and is turning into a well-loved tradition.

The students are divided into four teams and play a lead-up tournament that ranks them and leads into an elimination tournament. The teams are playing to win “the

Woodland Stanley Cup” and the chance to sign their names to the Championship stick that is proudly displayed throughout the school year.

Fourth-grade students are invited to attend the tournament and cheer on the fifth-grade teams with colorful posters and signs giving them a sneak peek of a fun fifth-grade tradition they can look forward to next school year.

—Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

Bethpage Students Participate In Nutrition Outreach Project

Bethpage students from Kramer Lane Elementary School celebrated Nutrition Month in art class by decorating paper bags with drawings and nutritional facts. The paper bags

will be distributed as “lunch bags” to patients at Syosset Hospital and Plainview Hospital.

—Submitted by Bethpage Union Free School District

Volunteers Wanted For Dune Grass Planting Day At TOBAY Beach

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announce a great environmental volunteer initiative for those who love visiting the beach and helping to protect the shoreline. The Town of Oyster Bay will host its annual ‘Dune Day’ grass planting program to help stabilize the beach dunes, on Saturday, March 23rd at TOBAY Beach. The event begins at 10 a.m.

“The Town’s Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment by planting stalks of dune grass,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Year after year, this event is a great opportunity for school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and other environmentally-conscious organizations to help protect Mother Earth while having fun!”

Dunes along the south shore contin-

ue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds.

“The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve the beach and barrier island for future generations,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “Volunteers work alongside Town officials and crews, as well as residents from across the Town who share an interest in helping preserve TOBAY Beach.”

Early registration is not necessary to participate. To register in advance as a volunteer, residents can visit www. oysterbaytown.com/volunteerform. For additional information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or email environmental@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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FARMINGDALE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JEAN CRISPINO INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JAMES CRISPINO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 4, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 26 Paula Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 53, Block 207, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $425,185.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610730/2021. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000852 79274

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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 4/10/ 2024 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Ackeem Edwards/Jamaican Jerkibachi unit #00984; Yolanda Holder unit #01011; James Forgione unit #01014; Seth Garvin unit #01154; Melissa Tehomilic unit #02203. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), A corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Of America, Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah Makovy; Ryan Makovy; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 59 Radcliffe Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Farmingdale, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 48 Block: 503 Lots: 40, 41, 42 110. Approximate amount of judgment $280,460.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008323/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established the Tenth Judicial District.

Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 8, 2024 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246714-NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Meeting Change Notice Notice is hereby given that the South Farmingdale Water District (SFWD) public meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 9, 2024 is cancelled. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM, at the South Farmingdale Water District, 40 Langdon Rd, Farmingdale, New York 11735. This notice shall be posted on the SFWD website and the Town of Oyster Bay website. Board of Water Commissioners South Farmingdale Water District March 15, 2024 3-20-2024-1T-#246809NOB/FARM

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of JESSICA NICOLE FREITAG, ARCHITECT, PLLC, a professional limited liability company Articles of Organiation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/20/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has

been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 31 Sullivan Avenue, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, USA. Purpose: Any lawful act.

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HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, V.

KATHRYN DASSAU, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and KATHRYN DASSAU, 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 April 11, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 35 FOURTH STREET A/K/A 35 4TH STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 46, Block 171, Lot 50-51: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603121/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MASTR ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3, V. SHANNON ELLSWORTH, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 14, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MASTR ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-3 is the Plaintiff and SHANNON ELLSWORTH, 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 April 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 10 ALAN CREST DRIVE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 46, Block 564, Lot 37: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609128/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246720-NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST CAROL MANDRACCHIA,

DONALD MANDRACCHIA, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, HIS HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND ALL SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 17, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 60 TANAGER LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 262, Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $332,413.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001399/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-001466 79446 3-20-13-6; 2-28-2024-4T#245879-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SU-

PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JASON VAUGHAN, KRISTA VAUGHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 29, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 1, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 63 ANCHOR LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 182, Lot 31. Approximate amount of

judgment $589,375.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001988/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-000728 79525 3-20-13-6; 2-28-2024-4T#245930-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT

SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT

In a Loan Security Agreement dated February 22, 2013 executed Richard J. Chery, debtor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and then to State of New York Mortgage Agency, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 182 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/ or Garage, if applicable, of Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Apartment 3 in the building known as 1004 ROTTKAMP STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on March 28, 2024 at 9:30am on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to Valley Park Estates Owners Corp. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; ip tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC.

900 MERCHANTS

CONCOURSE WESTBURY, NEW YORK

11590 (516) 280-7675

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2006-WMC3 Asset Backed

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3, Plaintiff AGAINST Gilberto Lopez, Eliana Rodriguez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 28, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 36 Elves Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION:

51, BLOCK: 343, LOT: 13. Approximate amount of judgment $745,632.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006465/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. James Donald Leonard, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080415-F00 79660

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of HomeHydrationIV LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/09/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LC to: 3244 Cherrywood Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful act. Matthew Bustruc 3244 Cherrywood Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793 (516)-456-0239

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LLC Notice for Publishing - Bright Eyed Photo NY, LLC

Notice of formation of Bright Eyed Photo NY, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organi ation filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/23/24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: 1765 Merikoke Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE ISLAND TREES PUBLIC LIBRARY ISLAND TREES, NEW YORK BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 23, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the annual election and budget vote of the Island Trees Public Library will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees, New York 11756-5200, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1) To adopt the Annual Library Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, and to authori e the requisite portion thereof to be raised taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

2) To elect one (1) Trustee to the Island Trees Public Library Board to fill a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029 as a result of the expiration of the term of office currently held by Trustee Catherine Maganiello.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that petitions, nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Trustees of the Library, must be filed with the Clerk of the Library Vote between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than Monday, March 25, 2024. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote, shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. Pre- printed nominating petitions may be obtained at the Library any weekday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that copies of estimated expenses of the Library for the year 2024-2025 may be obtained at the Library from Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. beginning April 2, 2024 and that any other propositions to be voted upon are available for inspection any taxpay -

er in the District at the Library on Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M up until April 23, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held at the Library on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of discussion of the proposed 2024/2025 Library budget. All residents of the Library District are invited to attend this information meeting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail and absentee ballots may be obtained any weekday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Such application must be received by the Clerk of the Vote at least seven (7) days before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Island Trees Public Library on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the vote except Sundays and holidays. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Library by 5:00 pm on the date of the election.

FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate applications for such absentee ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS

GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received the Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

DATED: Island Trees, New York

January 27, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ISLAND TREES PUBLIC LIBRARY ISLAND TREES, NEW YORK

By: GREGORY KELTY, LIBRARY BOARD

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AVISO LEGAL

AVISO DE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO Y VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE ISLAND TREES ISLAND TREES, NUEVA YORK VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDUCIARIO 23 DE ABRIL DE 2024 SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que la elecci n anual y la votaci n del presupuesto de la Biblioteca P blica de Island Trees se llevar n a cabo el martes, 23 de abril de 2024, entre las horas de 1:00 p.m. y 9:00 p.m. en la Biblioteca P blica de Island Trees, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees, Nueva York 11756-5200, con el prop sito de votar sobre los siguientes tems:

1) Adoptar el Presupuesto Anual de la Biblioteca para el a o fiscal 2024-2025, y autori ar la porci n requerida del mismo a ser recaudada mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad gravable del Distrito de la Biblioteca.

2) Elegir un (1) Fiduciario para la Junta de la Biblioteca P blica de Island Trees para ocupar un mandato de cinco (5) a os que comen ar el 1 de julio de 2024 y expirar el 30 de junio de 2029, como resultado de la expiraci n del mandato actualmente ocupado por la Fiduciaria Catherine Maganiello.

SE NOTIFICA ADEM S que las peticiones nominativas de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Fiduciarios de la Biblioteca deben presentarse al Secretario de la Votaci n de la Biblioteca entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. a m s tardar el lunes, 25 de mar o de 2024. Cada petici n debe dirigirse al Secretario de la Votaci n de la Biblioteca, estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito, debe indicar la residencia de cada firmante y el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las peticiones nominativas preimpresas pueden obtenerse en la Biblioteca cualquier d a de la semana de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

SE NOTIFICA ADEM S que las copias de los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca para el a o 2024-2025 pueden obtenerse en la Biblioteca de lunes a s bado de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. a partir del 2 de abril de 2024, y que cualquier otra propuesta sujeta a votaci n est disponible para su inspecci n por parte de cualquier contribuyente del Distrito en la Biblioteca de lunes a s bado de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. hasta el 23 de abril de 2024.

SE NOTIFICA ADEM S que se llevar a cabo una audiencia p blica en la Biblioteca el martes, 9 de abril de 2024 a las 7:00 p.m., con el

prop sito de discutir el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca para 2024/2025. Todos los residentes del Distrito de la Biblioteca est n invitados a asistir a esta reuni n informativa.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEM S que las solicitudes para boletas de voto por correo anticipado y ausente pueden obtenerse cualquier d a de la semana de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario de la Votaci n al menos siete (7) d as antes del d a de la votaci n si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o antes del día anterior al d a de la votaci n si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido boletas de voto por correo anticipado y ausente estar disponible en la Biblioteca P blica de Island Trees en cada uno de los cinco (5) d as previos al d a de la votaci n, excepto los domingos días festivos. Ninguna boleta de voto por correo anticipado o ausente ser contada a menos que sea recibida en la Biblioteca antes de las 5:00 p.m. en la fecha de la elecci n.

SE NOTIFICA ADEM S que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para comparecer personalmente en el lugar de votaci n est sustancialmente impedida por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad f sica y cuyo registro de inscripci n haya sido marcado como “permanentemente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educaci n tendr derecho a recibir una boleta de voto ausente de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educaci n sin necesidad de hacer solicitudes separadas para dicha boleta de voto ausente.

SE NOTIFICA ADEM S

que los votantes militares que no est n actualmente registrados pueden sol icitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito de la Biblioteca. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito de la Biblioteca pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta de voto militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta de voto militar o una boleta de voto militar por correo, transmisi n de facs mil o correo electr nico electr nico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votante militar las solicitudes de boleta de voto militar deben recibirse en la Biblioteca a m s tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes, 29 de mar o de 2024. Ninguna boleta de voto militar ser contada a menos que sea recibida por la Biblioteca a m s tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del d a de la elecci n.

FECHADO: Island Trees, Nueva York 27 de enero de 2024

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDUCIARIOS BIBLIOTECA P BLICA DE ISLAND TREES ISLAND TREES, NUEVA YORK

Por: GREGORY KELTY, PRESIDENTE DE LA JUNTA DE LA BIBLIOTECA

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FRED CATAPANO AKA FRED J. CATAPANO, FRANK LANGAN, JR. AKA FRAN LANGAN, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 21 Piper Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 312, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $463,805.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616612/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-003158 79812 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246519-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 11th day of September, 2019, bearing Index Number 19/000984, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Mathias Alexander Pinto. The city and state of my present address are Levittown, NY the month and year of my birth are May, 2014; the place of my birth is Oceanside, NY; my present name is Mathias

Alexander De La Cru . 3-20-2024-1T-#246732NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU.

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS

CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-HY6 MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HY6, Plaintiff -against- JASON ANZELONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 2, 2024 and entered on January 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL: 66, 65 and 99-104. Said premises known as 255 W SHORE DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

Approximate amount of lien $3,125,216.84 plus interest costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 015660/2009.

BRIAN DAVIS, ESQ., Referee

Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

425 R R Pla a, Uniondale, NY 11556

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ANTHONY PRICE, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 20, 2023.

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 April 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 67 Colonial Dr, Massapequa, NY 11758.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements

thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 53, Block 002 and Lot 16-18.

Approximate amount of judgment $439,901.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008046/2015.

Peter T. Bauer, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DAWN TORREY A/K/A DAWN MARIE TORREY A/K/A DAWN RIVERS A/K/A DAWN M. RIVERS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 6, 2023 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on January 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 50 Prentice Road, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 448 and Lot 38. Approximate amount of judgment is $546,936.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601847/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 182363-1 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#246329-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST,

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Plaintiff, vs. STEVE OSMAN A/K/A STEVEN OSMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 2, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., premises known as 4 Eagle Chase, Unit 4, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being part of a Condominium in Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 114 and Lot 1 a/k/a Lot 1U together with an undivided 1.03 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,041,010.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606536/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 192526-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

STATEBRIDGE COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER TEJA, JR. A/K/A CHRISTOPHER J.

TEJA, JR. A/K/A CHRIS

TEJA, JR., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 2019, 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 April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 46 Berkley Place a/k/a Berkeley Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. Sec 65 Block 26 Lot 734. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $447,291.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614605/2018.

For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”

Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee File # NY201800000192-2 4-3; 3-27-20-13-2024-4T#246554-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK NA, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE4, Plaintiff, AGAINST HENRY ROBERT

JACQUES, JOSEPH JACQUES, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 5, 2017.

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 April 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1 Emily St, Massapequa, NY 11758.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 53, Block A-3 and Lot 7.

Approximate amount of judgment $612,488.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013480/2010.

Richard M. Langone, Esq.,

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Matthew S. MacPherson a/k/a Matthew MacPherson, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 21, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 17, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 100 Hemlock Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 49., BLOCK: 227, LOT: 8. Approximate amount of judgment $314,810.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010859/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832. Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-078555-F00 79751

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LEGAL NOTICE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 241 WYNGATE DRIVE N. MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK 11758

The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District, North Massapequa, New York, popularly known as the Plainedge School District (hereinafter the “School District”), on behalf of the Nassau County Directors of School Facilities Purchasing Consortium, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified bidders for the provision of labor, materials and services for the following contract: BID# 23-005

CONTRACT FOR:

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF GYM EQUIPMENT COOPERATIVE BID

Bid Opening: April 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. This is a cooperative bid. Baldwin UFSD; Bellmore UFSD; Bellmore-Merrick CHSD; Bethpage UFSD; Carle Place UFSD; East Meadow UFSD; East Rockaway UFSD; East Williston UFSD; Elmont UFSD; Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD; Freeport UFSD; Garden City UFSD; Glen Cove CSD; Great Neck UFSD; Herricks UFSD; Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD; Hicksville UFSD; Island Trees UFSD; Jericho UFSD; Lawrence UFSD; Levittown UFSD; Locust Valley CSD; Long Beach CSD; Lynbrook UFSD; Manhasset UFSD; Massapequa UFSD; Merrick UFSD; Mineola UFSD; North Bellmore UFSD; North Merrick UFSD; North Shore CSD; Oceanside UFSD; Plainedge UFSD; Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD; Port Washington UFSD; Rockville Centre UFSD; Seaford UFSD; Syosset CSD; Uniondale UFSD; Valley Stream UFSD 13; Valley Stream UFSD 30; Wantagh UFSD; Westbury UFSD collectively referred to as the “Cooperative” or ”Member Districts”.

Bids for the contract will be received until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the School District Administrative Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office, beginning on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Bids must be presented on the standard bid form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: “Bid#23-005: Scoreboard Maintenance & Repair Services, Purchase, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Gym Equipment Cooperative Bid.” All bidders must complete the bid forms. No bids will be considered which have not been received by the deadline set forth in this Invitation to Bid. The School District is not responsible for delays occasioned by any delivery service, the internal mail delivery system of the School District or any other means of delivery employed by the Bidder.

No phone, fax or email bids will be accepted. Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty five (45) days following the date of the bid opening.

Each member Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to

accept that bid which, in that Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of its School District.

Each member Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in connection with the services to be rendered. In addition, each member Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications of the prospective bidder in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts as set forth in the bid specifications. Bidders shall be required to furnish, at their own expense, a bid bond or certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 (Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents), together with the bid.

Dated: March 20, 2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

By: Maureen Ryan District Clerk 3-20-2024-1T-#246770NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of FOAWM LLC filed with SSNY on JULY 19, 2023. Office: NASSAU County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 527 PLAINVIEW ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-6; 2-282024- 6T-#246066-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of MJAJ HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/13/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC

to: 211 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful act. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-6; 2-282024-6T-#246204-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SU-

PREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT 2007-9T1), Plaintiff AGAINST Won 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 at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 80 Elmwood Street, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 12, BLOCK: 009, LOT: 60. Approximate amount of judgment $820,452.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #016036/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

Eugene Gamache, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-032191-F00 79544 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245963-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2004-21, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-21, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Juan Borbon a/k/a Juan Borbon Sr., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 7, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 178 Morton Blvd., Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, and State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: 11, LOT: 33. Approximate amount of judgment $1,206,708.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013648/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Referee’s phone number: (516) 510-4020. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029726-F01 79670 3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#245964-NOB/PLV

OBITUARIES

Hogan, Patricia Ellen of New York, NY on February 6th, 2024. Loving cousin of Thomas Donatelli and Marianne Pomper. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home.

BETHPAGE

Lebda, Marian D., longtime resident of Bethpage passed away February 6, 2024, just a few weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of almost 70 years, William. Loving mother of Christine Bergin (Jim) and Donna Gaudet (Doug). Treasured Grandma and Meme of Adam, Ryan and Jake and “bonus Meme” of Jayci. Forever thankful to Zoby for her friendship, love, and dedication. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, February 13th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Bracken, Richard, 93, of Bethpage, passed away February 7, 2024. Beloved husband of 67 years of Eileen. Loving father of Charles Bracken, Mary Ellen Bracken, Richard Bracken Jr., Kathleen Bracken, Eugene Bracken, Anne Marie Bracken, Kevin Bracken, Christopher Bracken, and Rosemarie Bracken. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Richard was a man of deep faith, and was utterly devoted to his wife and family. He was also a passionate golfer and gardener. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, February 12th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Sokolski, Jeanne A., 94, formerly of Bethpage, passed away February 11, 2024. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 49 years, Edward. Loving mother of Eileen Rosenbaum (Michael), Laureen Roland, and Carol Nofi (Michael). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Muhlenfeld (Will), Jason Rosenbaum, Casey Roland, Allison Nofi, Tyler Nofi, Heather Borneman (Ian), and great-grandmother of River Nofi, Conrad Borneman, and Luke Muhlenfeld. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, February 20th, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. McGinnis, Mary T., 92, of Bethpage, formerly

of Levittown on February 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Kathleen Swensen (Krist), Patricia Young (Bill), Peggy (Joanne), Edward (Lorie) and Maryellen Mahoney (the late Terrence). Predeceased by her dear daughter-in-law Joanne. Adored grandmother of Jeremy, Elizabeth Devine (Patrick), Ryan, Megan Miladinovic (George), Shannon Vega (Elvin), Timothy (Stephanie), Peter and Kyle. Devoted great-grandmother of Isaiah, Hannah, Fiona, Madelyn and Ryleigh. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, February 16th at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Robarge, Maria Rafaela , 84, longtime Bethpage resident, passed away February 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Anabela Lynch (Walter), Telmo Machado (Monique), Kevin Robarge, Steve Robarge (Deba) and Sandy Lang (Gene). Cherished grandmother of Jacklyn, Lauren, Nicholas, Luke, Lily, Ashley, Sarah, Janelle, Trevor, and the late Corey. Adored great-grandmother of Dominick, CJ, Genevieve, Finnegan, Evelyn, and Greyson. Dear sister of Maria Connie Brown. A Funeral Service was held Monday, February 19th, 10 am at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

FARMINGDALE

MacGregor Eva L. of Farmingdale on February 9th. 2024 at the age of 98. She will be missed by her family members and friends. Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale, Dugan, Mary A., 99, longtime resident of Farmingdale passed away February 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John (Karen). Adored grandmother of John (Carmen), Amanda (Michael), Emily (Jonathan) and Brenna (Mark). Cherished great-grandmother of Jaxson, Cooper, Lennox, Lincoln, Benjamin, Dylan, Griffin and Carter. Dear sister of Nick Ezzo, the late Christopher Ezzo and the late Ann Mackle. Retired executive secretary after 47 years at Grumman. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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Urban Art Evolution

Nassau County Museum of Art exhibit focuses on NYC art of the 1980s

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

On March 23, the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn will open the Urban Art Evolution exhibit, curated by art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey of Port Washington.

The exhibition will offer artwork from the 1980s to the present by creators based in the downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and surrounding neighborhoods.

The exhibit’s timing is influenced by the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music and the 40th anniversary of the documentary on the graffiti art movement Wild Style. Pusey, growing up in an artistic household, received a degree from Stony Brook University focusing on printmaking and he spent a summer in Europe.

“I came back and quickly realized I was better at talking about art than making a living out of creating art,” Pusey said. “I eventually found my way to SoHo in the 1980s to work in a gallery and I thrived in that environment.”

As a young art dealer, Pusey said he witnessed a creative shift.

“That part of the city was very affordable, it was very hard-scrabble,” Pusey said. “It was a neighborhood that had completely fallen into chaos on many levels. There were abandoned buildings. The drug trade had a firm foothold, if you would, in the East Village, in the Lower East Side.”

Because the neighborhood was

affordable, artists could have larger spaces with relatively affordable overhead.

“I found myself drawn to this creativity that was coming out of there,” Pusey said. “Everything we were dealing with in the ‘80s, in the gallery I was working with in SoHo, we kept looking east for what was next, what was new, what was fresh, what was controversial.”

Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring were among the artists who emerged from the “[Andy] Warhol-tutelage,” as Pusey put it.

And it wasn’t just pop art; it was also performance art, photography, theater and other mediums that made up the “cauldron of creativity” in the East Village.

In the 1990s, Pusey pivoted from the resale gallery business to become a private dealer and advisor. But Pusey would return to the “art world,” in 2010 opening his own gallery Dorian Gray Projects in the East Village.

“When I was in the East Village, I had a lot of time to reconnect with the artists that were part of the fabric of East Village, the downtown art scene,” Pusey said. “This is a decade and a half later after the peak of the East Village, but a lot of artists were still there working and doing their business and their craft and their creativity.”

The gallery displayed the work of these artists until it closed in 2017, and Pusey held summer pop-ups in the Hamptons and participated in art fairs. In 2017, he partnered

with an investor and art collector to operate the Chase Contemporary gallery in Chelsea, and he moved to a 10,000 square foot space in SoHo after the pandemic.

Over time, Pusey gained a reputation as an art dealer and collector with a niche in art from the 1980s, particularly graffiti art.

Pusey was approached by Nassau County Museum of Art board members, asking what he would curate if he could curate a museum installation.

“I went with what I know, which is urban art and art from the downtown art scene,” Pusey said.

Preparing this show was an education, as museum shows typically take years to arrange. Though a challenge with the quick turnaround, he was able to pull together 135 pieces for the Urban Art Evolution exhibition from over 35 artists and artist estates through the connections and relationships he built throughout his career.

“With its roots in street graffiti, Urban Art Evolution encompasses the progression of works through this period that began furtively on exterior surfaces, then moved inside city apartments and art studios, then into exhibition contexts in galleries and museums, and back outside as commissions for public spaces - this fascinating and rarely-told story is at the heart of NCMA’s next exhibition,” said Beth Horn, the executive director of the Nassau County Museum of Art.

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Keith Haring, Lady Pink (Sandra Fabara), Eric Haze, LA II (Angel Ortiz), Tseng Kwong Chi, Kenny Scharf, and Rammellzee

Art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey. (Photo courtesy Christopher Pusey)

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