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In Bethpage: Annual turkey drive begins (See page 3)

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Town of Oyster Bay: Election results (See page 8)

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Roller Rebels were proud to fundraise for WSS! (Photo credit: Seth Berman from Rapid Shutter Photography)

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Roller Derby Fundraiser In Old Bethpage For Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Foundation

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Aims to collect 4,000 turkeys and 40,000 pounds of food

he Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at Bethpage’s FCU headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Long Island’s largest one-day food drive which to date, has donated more than 45,000 turkeys and over 200,000 pounds of food over 15 years to Island Harvest which helps supply Thanksgiving holiday meals to families in our community.

Long Islanders are asked to donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items or cash donations. Bethpage’s Drive Through Donation Lanes will allow residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove donations from the vehicles. The donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs on Long Island. Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk (please, no glass containers).

For the first time, Bethpage is issuing a Corporate Challenge encouraging local businesses and organizations to donate the largest amount of frozen turkeys and non-perishables and then drop off their donations on November 17. The business that provides the largest donation will be sent an ice cream truck to their location for all employees to enjoy. To join the challenge, Long Island businesses and organizations can sign up here.

“Bethpage is focused on enriching the lives of the communities we serve and we are able to accomplish this by collaborating and partnering with businesses across Long Island. So this year, we are very

excited to see the impact the new Corpobring back patches for the entire troop. rate Challenge brings to this important Since the first Bethpage Turkey Drive was event,” said Linda Armyn, President and organized in 2008, hundreds of community CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “As volunteers have come out to assist in the always, our heartfelt thanks go out to the collection of more than 45,000 turkeys and Long Island community for its ongoing over 200,000 pounds of food, which were support. Every donation counts.” then given to Long Island families facing For those unable to make a donation on hardship in time for the holidays. Island November 17, or would rather show their Harvest Food Bank has seen an insupport online, Bethpage is accepting online crease in the requests for food monetary donations. Every and support services among gift of $35 will help support the 400 community-based a holiday meal for your agencies it serves. About Long Island neighbors.

70,000 individuals receive Donations can also be food assistance from the made at any Bethpage Island Harvest Food Bank branch. network each week.

“For the past 15 years, we have Island Harvest been fortunate to Food Bank partner with our Island Harvest good Food friends Bank is at Betha leading page human Federal services Credit organiUnion on zation whose miswhat has become sion is to end hunger Long Island’s largest and reduce food waste turkey and food collecon Long Island. We tion event to help accomplish this our less fortunate (Graphic courtesy of Bethpage Federal Credit Union) through innoneighbors know the vative programs joy of a traditional holiday-style meal,” and services aimed at enhanced hunger said Randi Shubin Dresner, President awareness, short-term case manage& CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “On ment, nutrition education, outreach and behalf of the people we serve, we thank advocacy initiatives, a Workforce Skills Bethpage Federal Credit Union, its leadDevelopment Institute, our organic farm, ership, and employees at every level for and efficient food collection and distributheir deep caring and concern in helping tion. Our work directly supports children, us support people struggling to put food families, seniors, and veterans who turn on their tables.” to us in times of crisis and when needed Patches will be given to all Girl Scouts who and supports a network of 300 commake a donation. Troop leaders can make munity-based nonprofit organizations. a donation on behalf of troop members and Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of

Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org.

Bethpage Federal Credit Union Bethpage Federal Credit Union is a premier community financial institution committed to enriching the lives of its members, employees, and the communities it serves for the past 80 years. Bethpage is the largest credit union in the Northeast Region, and the 15th largest in the nation.

As a not-for-profit credit union, Bethpage is committed to its members and the communities it serves. In addition to giving back to its members in the form of great rates and low fees, the Bethpage Cares program invests heavily in local, high-impact community programs that serve with an eye towards creating better communities through diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Voted the Glass Door Top Place to Work for Small & Midsize companies, Bethpage is a federally chartered credit union, available to people nationwide who open a $5 dollar membership account. Bethpage offers a robust digital platform that allows members to bank from anywhere.

Bethpage is a part of the national CO-OP network that gives members access to their accounts at over 30,000 free ATMs and 5,000+ shared branches across the U.S. As a financial cooperative, Bethpage offers the best-in market rates, lowest fees and world-class service, plus a full menu of personal and commercial financial services. For more information on Bethpage’s robust portfolio of banking, borrowing, and investment services, visit www.lovebethpage.com or call 1-800628-7070.

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Roller Rebels Raise Money For Rare Disorder LAUREN FELDMAN lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

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ong Island Roller Rebels, the region’s longest-running flat-track roller derby team, hosted its annual charity game on Saturday, Nov. 4, to raise money for the Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome (WSS) Foundation.

According to the foundation, Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome, or WSS, is a rare genetic disorder resulting from mutations in the MLL (also known as the KMT2A) gene on the long arm of chromosome 11. The syndrome was clinically described in 1989, but was not genetically identified until 2012 by a group of researchers in England led by Dr. Wendy Jones. The gene encodes a histone-modification enzyme — that is, it helps modify the expression of other genes. The condition is autosomal dominant, meaning that only one abnormal copy of the gene is needed for a person to have the syndrome. In a majority of cases to date, the mutation occurred de novo — meaning that neither parent was affected and the mutation is sporadic. Offspring of those with WSS have a 50 percent chance of having WSS. Weidemann-Steiner Syndrome may be related to global developmental delays, sleeping difficulties, feeding and digestion complexities, unusual facial features, short / petite stature, hypotonia, dental issues, excessive body hair, long eyelashes, and more. Those affected with Weidemann-Steiner Syndrome often receive physical, occupational, speech, feeding, and / or behavioral therapies. Hippotherapy and music therapy have also been helpful to those affected by WSS. School-aged children affected with WSS may benefit from one-on-one aides, modified instruction, and / or special day environments.

Medical researchers actively involved with WSS have projected that only a few hundred patients have been documented worldwide.

Because this is such a new syndrome and because there have been so few diagnoses, anecdotal evidence suggests that awareness of WSS is generally quite low, even amongst medical professionals.

There is limited diagnostic testing in this area. The standard screening tests that take place during pregnancy that can diagnose syndromes such as Down Syndrome, don’t diagnose WSS. In addition, baseline genetics diagnostic tests conducted after birth don’t include testing for WSS. Frequently, patients are given other incorrect medical explanations or a less specific and broader diagnosis, like autism and Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome.

The fundraiser took place at Skate Safe

Roller Rebels celebrate another successful charity event.

(Photos courtesy of Lauren Feldman)

America in Old Bethpage, where the Roller Rebels were cheered on by family, friends and community members. The Rebels were divided up into a White Team and a Black Team to face off. “Mixers are a lot of fun because we all get to intermingle... It’s not necessarily an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality,” explained teammate Indy “Persephindy” Johnson. “It’s a very relaxed game.” Also present were several local small businesses showing their support for the cause. The WSS Foundation was present to give out fliers and informational packets to curious audience members. The halftime show was performed by Sharp Violet, a Long Island Rock band, and also featured a wheel toss and 50/50 raffle.

The charity chosen varies from year to year, and is chosen by the skaters and sometimes their fans. “There’s a week where everyone can nominate different charities and then we choose one,” said Johnson. But this year’s choice was especially special because it hit so close to home. “This year the charity means a lot to us. One of our skaters, her son was recently diagnosed. So doing this for him is very special.”

In the end, the Black team dominated with a 20-point lead. However, fun was had by all, and the Roller Rebels were thrilled to raise so much for a great cause.

About Long Island Roller Rebels

Team White takes to the rink!

Team Black pumps up for the game!

The charity game raised money for WSS. (Image courtesy of WWS Foundation on Facebook)

Long Island Roller Rebels is Long Island’s first flat-track roller derby league and a member of the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA), the sport’s foremost governing body with more than 360 member leagues. The league is run by the skaters and other non-skating members. Day-to-day operations are handled by elected officers, long-term operations are handled by a board of directors, and specialized committee leaders are all chosen by a formal vote. Funding comes from skater dues, fundraising events, ticket sales, and a wide array of sponsorships.

The league was founded in 2005 and received non-profit 501(c)(3) status on March 7, 2016.

Learn more at longislandrollerrebels.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

About the WSS Foundation

The WSS Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides education, fosters community, and stimulates research to improve the lives of everyone impacted by WSS. Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder related to developmental delays, sleeping difficulties, feeding and digestion complexities, unusual facial features, short/ petite stature, hypotonia, dental issues, hairy elbows, long eyelashes, etc. A lack of public information means that there are many people who have WSS and are undiagnosed. Learn more at wssfoundation.org.

—Additional information provided by WSS Foundation

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Levittown Chapel Receives Nearly $75,000 And Conserves Energy For The Future

Massapequa Honors Veterans Of The Year

Amy Tiffany Hemingway, Self Portrait with Bliksem, 2016

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Veterans of the Year PSEG Long Island congratulates Levitlong-term future.”

Awards Ceremony tomorrow, November town’s Jerusalem Memorial Chapels for “Working with Brittany Degel and PSEG 16. The ceremony honors the service and earning significant financial savings by Long Island to maximize efficiency for our sacrifice of local veterans, as well as their installing energy efficient measures at its newly constructed funeral home was a comnew building. plete pleasure,” said David Sarhai, co-owner, continued volunteer activities and dedication to the community. This year’s nomThe new funeral home earned $74,317 in Jerusalem Memorial Chapels. “PSEG Long energy efficiency rebates from PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency program provided inees are Staff Sergeant Joseph Clark (US Army) from American Legion Massapequa Island for installing ground source Variable us with a tremendous advantage in reducPost 1066, and Staff Sergeant Ivan MonRefrigerant ing our utility Flow (VRF) heat costs through the pumps and implementation LED lighting of solar power for that will save electricity and money while geothermal heatconserving ing and cooling energy and systems. Furprotecting the thermore, it gave environment. us the unique “PSEG Long opportunity to Island comminimize our mends Jerusa- (L-R) Michael Voltz, Carla Perrota and Brittany Degel carbon footprint lem Memorial of PSEG Long Island, with Maeve Barth-Dwyer, David to benefit future Chapels for generations. We Sarhai and Adam Novak of Jerusalem Memorial keeping an eye Chapels. (Contributed photo) are extremely on the environgrateful to PSEG ment while renovating this beautiful build- Long Island for its help in seeing this project ing,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy come to fruition!”

Efficiency and Renewable Energy for For more information on PSEG Long IsPSEG Long Island. “Installing equipment land’s available residential and commercial to light, heat and cool the building using rebates and incentives, as well as energy the earth and the sun will save thousands saving tips, please visit www.psegliny.com/ Staff Sergeant Joseph Clark of dollars in energy costs. It also will help saveenergyandmoney. conserve energy in the immediate and —Submitted by PSEG (Photo courtesy of Joeseph Clark on Facebook)

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Mikulin Honors 2023 Women Of Distinction Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) honored 13 women from the community within the 17th Assembly District who were nominated to be 2023 Women of Distinction. Among this year’s class of outstanding women from the community were a national award-winning poet and published author, a police detective, and an American Ninja Warrior.

“This is an important event because

there are so many women in our community whose contributions to bettering all of our lives are not truly understood—without these mothers, business leaders, community advocates, role models and innovators in their fields, Nassau County simply would not be the same place we all know and love. It wouldn’t be home,” said Mikulin.

“It’s essential to take time to appreciate the contribution of the women in our lives,

and how much they give, so we can honor their gifts and say, ‘thank you.’ We’re so proud to have the community nominate so many wonderful women this year and have the opportunity to shine a light on them.

‘Thank you!’”

The assemblyman would like to thank the Island Trees Public Library, where the event was held, and Director Nicole Mollick-Polaski, who introduced all the honorees. Thank you also to Christopher Hackert of East Meadow Florist and Joshua Malament of The Bagel Place for helping to make this day special. The assemblyman is appreciative of the Honorable Rhonda

E. Fischer, Nassau County District Court Judge, for her participation in the event leading the Pledge of Allegiance and being a guest speaker.

A complete list of the 2023 Women of Distinction in the 17th Assembly District includes: Alisa Baroukh, Dr. Randee Bonagura, Louise Cassano, Tanairy Fernandez, Phyllis Fragiorgi, Kathryn Gawrych, Brittney M. Grimes, Taleen Krug, Maria MohringRaczka, Stephanie Schmidt, Fatema Somji, Patricia A. Teja and Kaitlyn Walsh-Guzman.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

—Submitted by the Office of Assemblyman John Mikulin

Hicksville Firefighter Honored For 50 Years Of Service Assemblyman Mikulin (back, right) with the honorees from his district.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently honored Michael Krummenacker for his 50 years of volunteer service to the Hicksville Fire Department.

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Town Of Oyster Bay’s Election Results fter a spirited and challenging election cycle, the Town of Oyster Bay results are in!

Supervisor

Joseph S. Saladino — 35,795 votes, 68.80% Jared S. Behr — 16,063 votes, 30.87% Write-In — 169 votes, 0.32%

Councilmembers

Steven L. Labriola — 33,596 votes, 22.34% Laura L. Maier — 32,081 votes, 21.34% Vicki A. Walsh — 32,029 votes, 21.30% Danielle M. Medeiros —17,914 votes, 11.91% Sydney K. Martin — 17,333 votes, 11.53% Ravin R. Chetram — 16,841 votes, 11.20% Write-In — 564 votes, 0.38%

Town Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino

Councilmember Laura L. Maier

Town Clerk Richard L. LaMarca

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Councilmember Vicki A. Walsh

Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey P. Pravato

Town Clerk

Richard L. LaMarca — 33,353 votes, 64.62% Susan G. Mintz — 18,074 votes, 35.02% Write-In — 190 votes, 0.37%

Receiver of Taxes

Jeffrey P. Pravato — 34,247 votes, 66.18% Vincent Macchio — 17,307 votes, 33.45% Write-In — 191 votes, 0.37% —Results courtesy of https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/

Happy Thanksgiving!

Farmingdale Village Updates Parking Policies The Village of Farmingdale recently implemented pay-by-space metered parking in municipal parking lots in the downtown area, adjacent to the business district, from 5pm to 1am, Monday - Saturday.

Please note your space number and either proceed to pay at a meter or use the Pay-By-Phone parking app. Please note head-in parking is required at all times.

Meters are positioned in convenient locations. The Parking Fee is 50 cents per hour. Payments can be made by using the physical meters (they take either coin or credit cards only) or by using the app (“PAY BY PHONE”) or via their website www.paybyphone.com. There is a 25 cent pay-by-phone user fee added to the first

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hour. Extra time can be remotely added on the app, at the meters, or via the web site with the lot location #, space number and payment.

Employees must have a sticker and park in designated employee parking during non-metered times during the day.

Daytime three-hour and head-in parking regulations remain in effect from 4am until 5pm in all lots at no charge, as well as Sunday all day. Parking on Main Street during non-metered times is limited to two hours.

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COLUMNS

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To North Wantagh… sity: Roman Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Episcopal, Orthodox Jew, Lutheran, Irish Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, and on down the line. Forgive me if I left anyone out ‘cause I am sure I did. And out of all this crush of divergent humanity there is one thing I can definitively say Long Islanders have in common…

They are all just pretty damn funny.

It comes to you naturally. It comes from your Grandma’s Kitchen and your Uncle’s Garage. It comes from the cornucopia of linguistic gymnastics we all grew up with— native tongues wrestling with “English,” borrowing phrases from Italian and Yiddish and Slavic and Polish and again—on down the line.

And I do not say this lightly, or to be fawning to Islanders. I ain’t kissin’ no dupa here. But I have been everywhere, and not one part of this country can boast so many damn funny people. And I am not talking about the professional comedians we all know about: Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Howard Stern, Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Kaufman, Amy Schumer, Lenny Bruce and on and on. I once saw Massapequan Bob Nelson at Governor’s Comedy Club and about fell out of my chair. These guys aren’t simply comedians.

They are giants among comedians. Distinctive comic voices and innovators. Not that Borscht Belt Milton Berle crap.

And they are all Islanders.

DELANEY AT LARGE Douglas Delaney

I, like many of you, was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island. You can insert The Bronx, Queens, The City, et. al. for Brooklyn here. Staten Island? Not so much. Brooklyn and Queens are on Long Island but are really not Long Island.

We all know that. Nor is The City or The Bronx. But no matter which of these teeming boroughs your parents escaped from during the Great Exodus of the Late Forties and Fifties, they brought with them something intrinsic to their own at-that-time usually European Genealogy. European being anywhere from Liverpool to Latvia.

From Dublin to Dresden. From Killarney to Kiev.

And that Ethnic Diversity was only equaled by our expansive Religious Diver-

And Islanders are all kinds of funny: Goofy Funny, Witty Funny, Sarcastic Funny, Sophisticated Funny. And the best part is most folks don’t even KNOW they’re funny.

They just are. And that is the best kind of funny.

Why this is on my mind today might be worth exploring: As some of you may know I have been working on The Devils You Knew (a documentary about the Long Island Youth Football Programs of the 1960s and 1970s.) And this has put me in touch with many Long Islanders that I have not spoken to in 50 years. And no matter who I talk to, male or female, within about 45 seconds they have me laughing. And I am not an easy audience. And this just got me thinking: Why oh why IS this?

So I hopped in the Way Back Machine and came up with a few possible reasons.

I can only speak to my experience in my town but I am sure it was the same for you.

My Mailman, Bob…was funny. Bobby, the Deli Man at Torino’s….was funny. The Good Humor Man…was funny. Sammy Esposito, the dough juggling owner of Sammy’s Inferno…was funny. The Checkout Lady at Food Fair…was funny. The conductor on the LIRR…was funny. And most of all, in my mother’s kitchen, the parade of neighbors that came through daily…were all funny. This inherent funniness was so prominent that when you met someone without a trace of humor in their

bones they really Stood Out as being odd and unusual. Maybe from Staten Island.

The poor souls.

They say all comedy is borne of tragedy.

Gladness borne of sadness. I think there is something to that, considering the struggle our parents and grandparents endured while trying to make the world a better place for us and carving our futures out of the cool and relatively spacious Long Island plains. These folks struggled. These folks sacrificed. But they never sacrificed their sense of the absurdity and hilarity of everyday life. And yet, even in the good times these people were still funny and are funny to this day.

I wish I could boast of a great nationally known comedian from my hometown, Levittown, but I can’t think of one. But we did produce a pretty funny guy named Bill Griffith, creator of the Zippy the Pinhead comics franchise. It was Levittowner Bill Griffith who first coined the oft-used phrase ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? This phrase has become so much a part of pop culture lexicon it now appears in Bartlett’s Book of Familiar Quotations.

And that don’t suck.

Being funny is your birthright. Embrace it. I will leave you with this: A Rabbi, a Priest and a Minister walk into a bar in North Wantagh.

The Bartender says, “What’ll you have?”

You finish it for me—I KNOW you can.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 16 Turkey Banner 4:15 p.m. Make a turkey banner to hang in your home. Grades K-5. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only.

You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place in room E of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

teen needs individual attention, you are more than welcome to stay for the program. Register online in advance if interested. This event is taking place in the Children’s Room of the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Central Ave.

Movie: Sleepless in Seattle 1 p.m. A recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. 1993, PG, 1 hr 45 min. Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan. This film will be screening at the Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Lane.

Live at the Library 7 p.m. James Ackies’ smooth vocals will take you on a musical journey from Motown to contemporary R&B artists of today as he perfoms music from The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Boyz II Men, John Legend, Coldplay, and more.

Tickets must be picked up for all music performances 3 days prior to the event, or they may be forfeited to the waitlist. Limit 2 tickets per reservation.

For more information, contact Public Relations by calling 516-731-5728 ext 244 or emailing pr@levittownpl.org.

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Pequa Pals Craft 4:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this program designed for teens with special needs.

Aides are welcome & all activities can be adjusted for ability level. If your

Farmingdale Chamber Holiday Parade The parade kicks off at noon, and begins from Northside School. Featuring Farmingdale Public School Marching Band, Dalerettes Kickline, Hardscrabble Girl Scouts in holiday costume

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and more. Come see the parade along Main Street and visit Santa at the Village Green, 361 Main St.

on piano, Edgar Mills on bass, and Brad Sporkin on drums. They play jazz standards from the American songbook including George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and Cole Porter. Join us for a showcase of jazz from the 1920s through the modern era — from ragtime to swing to bebop!

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. No registration required. Seating tickets available at the Reference Desk starting at 1:30PM on the day of concert. This event is taking place in Rooms A / B of the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies with The Baking Coach 11 a.m. Make this delicious chocolatey cookie combo! Open to residents in SD #21 ONLY. Register in the Children’s Room or online with your Bethpage Public Library Card. This event is taking place in the meeting room and kitchen of the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave.

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t’s not every day you get to meet American Airlines’ first ever female pilot, but that’s just what a group of Girl Scouts did at a recent one-of-a-kind aviation program at LaGuardia Airport. The pilot’s name is Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo, and she was among the female aviation professionals the girls interacted with through the course of this opportunity. Each Girl Scout who attended earned an “aviation fun” patch, symbolizing their newfound knowledge and aspirations from learning about American Airlines. They networked with female pilots, flight attendants, and aviation workers over snacks and lunch.

Two of the girls, sisters Mary Rose Murray, 16, and Lily Murray, 13, both of New Hyde Park, spoke about their experience with enthusiasm. “I actually was thinking about being a pilot, and it definitely made me want to do it more…it’s definitely something I’m thinking about,” said Lily.

MaryRose took her first flight in a plane over the summer, so this perspective gave her a new insight into that experience. “I went on a plane for the first time over the summer, actually. So being in one again, but this time it was a more personalized experience, getting to know the ins and outs of the plane and the amount of fuel in front and back.”

The girls were impressed and encouraged by meeting Caputo and the other female staffers. “She (Caputo) was inspiring, the way she was so happy and passionate about her career all these years later. She told us stories about how there were even signs in the lounges that said ‘male pilots and Bonnie too’, because it was just so out of the question for a woman to be in that field at the time. Now it’s common to see it. It’s amazing to me how in only a short span of time it’s become so open,” said Lily.

For MaryRose, the relative size of the cockpit and the number of controls to be memorized made an impression. “We were able to enter the plane and we got to sit in the cockpit. And compared to the rest of the plane, it was pretty cramped, with so many buttons and dials, and it was just amazing to me. The pilots have to memorize all these controls and control the flight. It just blew my mind.”

This initiative aimed to open young minds to potential careers in aviation. More than 150 Girl Scouts were able to board a plane, taxi the runway, learn how planes work, and

The girls got to go inside the crew part of the plane.

MaryRose and Lily Murray pose in the engine of a parked plane.

It was fun to see the inside of the cockpit.

speak with women pilots, mechanics, security staff, and flight crews about their careers.

The partnership with American Airlines was part of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s ongoing mission to expose Girl Scouts to science and technology-related careers and connect them with inspirational role models to help empower them as they explore future careers.

“Our goal is really to inspire girls. We want to make sure that we give them role models, people that they may not traditionally see, to let them know that anything is possible. Any career choice they want to do they can explore it. And we’re just trying to

find ways to connect the dots. If they like design and drawing, that can be connected to a science field as well. Just because you like art doesn’t mean you can’t also like science. Whatever they dream and want to be, we want to give them that exposure,” said Kelly Hill, the chief advancement officer at Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

Some recent efforts to expose Girl Scouts to less traditional careers include the annual STEM Conference and STEMrelated journeys, such as a trip to Feinstein Institutes. The STEM Conference, titled “Imagine Your Possibilities,” was presented in conjunction with Hofstra University

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They learned about many aviation careers first hand. and Estee Lauder. “It exposes girls to then say, ‘Oh, I could be a scientist. I could be a doctor. I can even be a professor.’ And we looked for the females in these careers who are already doing it to show them what path they took, what things they did. How did they stay focused in this career path as they were going through high school, in college, to make sure that this was something they wanted to do as a career,” said Hill.

For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, how to join and their calendar of exciting events, visit www. gsnc.org

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Talking To Kids About Tragedy Children are always listening, even to things they may not have the ability to fully comprehend.

Whether it be from social media, school, or adults in their lives, it’s inevitable that kids are hearing about the many tragedies that are occurring throughout the world today. Though a parent’s first instinct may be to shield their child from the anxiety and fear that comes with the unknown, avoiding the topic could leave their child feeling lost and helpless.

Discussing challenging world events with your children is a delicate but necessary task.

By fostering trust, maintaining composure, promoting open communication, addressing social media influence, and helping children cope with anxiety, you can guide them through the complexities of the world while providing them with a safe and supportive environment.

These conversations should be ongoing and adapted to your child’s age and maturity level as they grow and develop.

A foundation of trust Children need to know that they can rely on their parents through hard times. It’s important to have a strong foundation of trust before going into any difficult conversation with

often feeling affected by the stress, anger, and anxiety of their caregivers, so remaining composed while approaching the topic is crucial for effective communication. “Children feed into their parents’ tone, so if they give the information in a calm manner, children will know that they’re safe,” says Dr. Cohen.

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your child. So, what’s the best way to do this? Dr. Sue Cohen, director of Early Childhood and Psychological Services at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, highlights the importance of actively listening to your children. By paying attention to what they say, encouraging family conversations, and demonstrating mutual respect, you can build a strong foundation of trust. This is vital in helping your children navigate complex issues and challenges in the world.

Remain calm Before explaining the news to children, it’s essential for parents to come to terms with it themselves. Kids are adept at picking up on adult emotions,

Open communication Parents should strive to understand what their children already know to gauge their exposure to external information. Get a sense of their awareness and correct any misinformation they may have encountered. Allow them to ask questions without judgment and answer them in an age-appropriate manner. For younger kids, assure them that the scary events are happening far away and that they are safe.

For older children, stress the importance of finding reliable information on current events and knowing when to look away from the news.

Addressing social media With the rise of technology and social media, kids today have unfiltered access to events happening anywhere in the world. What once could only be viewed on the nightly news or in the morning paper is now at our children’s fingertips 24/7. It is

important to explain to tweens and teenagers the realities of social media. Anyone can have a platform on sites like TikTok and Instagram, which means that not everything they see is backed up by facts. Media literacy is taught in some schools, but it’s important to continue those lessons at home. Discuss the importance of finding primary sources, understanding biases, and recognizing historical context.

RABBI MOSHE WEISBLUM The book of Kohelet was written by King Solomon, who was the son of King David. Status wise, King Solomon swung quite a pendulum in his life, with times that he was incredibly wealthy and times that he was considered a pauper. Which begs the question, what does

the book of Kohelet have to say about money? In Judaism, there is an inherent understanding that people who are wealthy and people who are poor will each perceive money differently.

Jewish scholars tell us that money can serve as a mirror or window into a person’s values and priorities and reveal his true essence.

There are some people who care only about money. These people will be so dogged in their pursuit of wealth that they may not even live to enjoy the spoils of their efforts. These individuals do not have a balanced approach to the accumulation of their assets, and it is a sense of balance, above all else, that the book of Kohelet encourages in order to lead a satisfying life.

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Dealing with anxiety Exposure to tragic events can significantly increase anxiety levels in children, impacting their daily routine, sleep schedules, and eating habits. Dr. Cohen emphasizes the importance of maintaining regular routines, as children thrive on consistency. Encourage children to express their feelings through creative outlets like artwork and music, or by seeking support from a youth group or volunteer service. Staying mentally and physically active can significantly impact how children cope with distressing news.

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Money Can Be A Blessing Or A Curse The book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), which the Jewish people read during the festival of Sukkot, is seen by many to be a book of contradictions. In actuality, it’s a book that delves deep into the psychology of human behavior and encourages goodness, wisdom, compassion and good sense. The words of Kohelet are read right after the Day of Judgment and Atonement that are known in Hebrew as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It’s a time when Jews may feel especially merry for having successfully passed through these serious days, possibly causing them to go astray.

The words of King Solomon provide a counterbalance to this exuberant relief and guides Jews in how to approach the new year ahead and the gift of life that they’ve been given.

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Money can be a blessing or a curse. In chapter two of Kohelet, King Solomon writes that he built homes, palaces, vineyards, gardens, and orchards with his money, all for his pleasure.

However, he warns the reader not to become consumed by his desire for more and not to covet what others have, because ultimately hedonism is meaningless. Money is not the solution to everything. On the contrary, money can be a tremendous source of worry and provide more problems than answers.

Though Judaism encourages the amassing of wealth, it is under the assumption that good will be done with the money earned. Often, though, that is not the case, with a person’s descendants acting contrary to his wishes, and the tests

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Book Fairies I learn a lot about different problems in the world every time I write an article for L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY™ (my acronym for ‘Long Island Giving Help Together For Charity’). This is important, because knowing about a problem is the first step necessary to solve the problem.

In this article I shine a LIGHT on a really wonderful charity based in Freeport, Long Island named BOOK FAIRIES, that is working very hard to help solve the problem of illiteracy throughout Long Island and New York City.

One out of every four people in New York is illiterate. People (and especially children) who cannot read are at much higher risk of suffering from low self-esteem, mental illness, health problems, unemployment and poverty. This is a very time sensitive issue: the sooner that reading can be made a part of a person’s life, the better the chance for positive outcome.

One of the major reasons for Long Island’s illiteracy problem is lack of access to books.

For example, schools without functional libraries. BOOK

change lives and empower communities through the power of reading. You can help by donating money or volunteering your time. Volunteers can help sort books, transport books, host book drives, work at monthly book fairs and do even more to help the important cause.

BOOK FAIRIES was founded by Amy Zaslansky. Eileen Minogue

is its executive director and I learned a lot from her in researching for this article. Eileen’s favorite children’s book is titled Love You Forever. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to, and recommend that you all do so as well. I’m thankful that I have the ability to obtain and read almost any book of my choosing through my school or town library, and I

want everyone else to have those same opportunities.

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to his wealth, however, money will come and go, and time is something that cannot be gotten back either. If man spends his time fruitlessly chasing money to ill effect, his life will be devoid of purpose, and he’ll feel like he has failed.

It’s no wonder that so many people walk around in low spirits, feeling like they don’t have enough even when they have plenty, or that they’re not good enough even when there is much to recommend them.

Kohelet urges mankind to keep sight of the golden mean and to stay balanced in all things. This

means his approach to money as well as his attitude and countenance. And if a fellow happens along a man who seems down and depressed, he should use his mouth to offer words of happiness and blessing. Taking the time to cheer another person, and emitting sentiments of hope can heal their soul, bring renewed vigor to their spirit, and even change their destiny. So, take the time to let others know how much they are cared for, because doing so will serve as one small step towards repairing the world.

Please visit BOOK FAIRIES’ website at www.bookfairies.org to learn more about how you can help fight illiteracy and enable people in need to experience the love of reading.

LIGHT for Charity

Kayla Donnenfeld

FAIRIES was formed to help solve this problem by collecting, upgrading and redistributing new and gently used books to under-resourced communities throughout Long Island and New York City. The charity brings books to schools and community organizations that otherwise don’t have the resources to buy them. BOOK FAIRIES has collected and re-distributed over 4 million books since 2012, and its current goal is to continue doing so at the rate of at least 1 million books per year.

There are many different ways that you can help BOOK FAIRIES

and tribulations that result amounting to serious hardship and even corruption. Given the way that money can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth, the sages advocate for a life of poverty over a life of wealth, because of the purity that abounds in a person who does not have much. Money is best used towards the pursuit of education so that wisdom may be acquired, and with it the knowledge of how to distribute money effectively. Despite a person’s best efforts to hold on

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According to Britannica, parrots have been kept as cage birds since ancient times, and they have always been popular because they are amusing, intelligent and often affectionate. They also have the ability to imitate many sounds, including human speech. Parrot is a term applied to a large group of birds known as Psittacidae, which includes 333 species. The “true parrots” is the largest subfamily, with members found in warm regions worldwide.

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These birds have a blunt tongue and eat seeds, buds and some fruits and insects. Many members of the subfamily are simply known as parrots, but other subgroups have more specific names such as macaw, parakeet, conure and lovebird. The African gray parrot is the best talker of the bunch, as they can precisely echo human speech. The Amazon parrots are also proficient mimics and hanging parrots are known for sleeping upside down.

Learn more about parrots at Britannica.com/animal/ parrot.

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Keeping Pets Stress-Free During The Holidays

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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness for many, but it can also be a stressful period, not only for humans but for our furry companions as well. While we’re busy with decorations, parties, and special meals, it’s important to remember that our pets may perceive the holidays differently. The increased activity, visitors, and changes in routine can be sources of stress for them. Here are some essential tips on how to keep your pets stress-free during the holidays.

Routine

One of the best ways to keep your pets stressfree during the holidays is to stick to their regular routine as much as possible. This includes maintaining their regular feeding times, exercise routines, and bathroom breaks. Predictability and familiarity are comforting to pets, and disruptions in their routines can lead to anxiety.

Even though your schedule may be hectic during the holiday season, it’s crucial to ensure that you still provide your pet with the attention and care they’re accustomed to. If you need to make changes due to holiday commitments, try to gradually adjust their schedule in the days leading up to the holidays, so they can adapt more easily.

Safe Haven

With more people coming and going during the holidays, it’s important to provide your pet with a safe and quiet space where they can retreat to if they feel overwhelmed. This could be their crate, a specific room, or a cozy corner with their bed and toys. Make sure that this space is off-limits to guests and that your pet has access to it whenever they need a break.

Consider using soothing music or a white noise machine in their safe space to help drown out the noise of holiday gatherings and fireworks, which can be especially stressful for pets.

Avoid Hazards

Holiday decorations and festive foods can pose serious risks to pets. Items like tinsel, ornaments, and electrical cords can be tempting playthings for curious pets but are dangerous if ingested. To keep your pets safe, secure decorations out of their reach and be vigilant about picking up any fallen ornaments or tinsel.

Certain holiday foods, such as chocolate, grapes, raisins, alcohol, and certain nuts, can be toxic to pets. It’s crucial to keep these foods well out of your pet’s reach and inform your guests about the importance of not feeding them to your furry friend.

Limit Stressors

If your pet is easily stressed by visitors or commotion, it’s a good idea to limit their exposure to these stressors. Not all pets enjoy the company of strangers, so provide a quiet and secure place for them to retreat to when guests arrive. Inform

your guests about your pet’s preferences and ask them to be respectful and not force interactions.

Fireworks and loud holiday parties can be particularly frightening for pets. In the case of fireworks, you can use noise-cancelling headphones or provide your pet with a safe and quiet space, as mentioned earlier. If your pet is particularly anxious, consult your veterinarian for advice on medications or other calming techniques.

Holiday Plants

Many common holiday plants are toxic to pets.

Poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe, for example, can cause digestive upset, lethargy, and other health issues if ingested. Make sure to keep these plants out of your pet’s reach or opt for pet-safe decorations instead.

Quality Time

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and overlook the needs of our pets. Remember that your pets are an integral part of your family, and they also require attention and affection. Take some time each day to spend quality time with your pet, whether it’s a walk, playtime, or simply snuggling on the couch.

Gift Wrap and Packaging

Gift wrap, ribbons, and packaging materials can be intriguing to pets, but they can also be harmful if ingested. After unwrapping gifts, be sure to collect and Twins Loretta Lynn (Great Pyrenees) and Harriet (miniature bull terrier) dispose of these materials promptly. Small items like of New Hyde Park, have a special pampering routine during the holidays ribbons and string can be particularly hazardous if when guests are expected. Christy Hinko swallowed, potentially causing intestinal blockages.

Candles and Fires

Candles and fireplaces often play a significant role in holiday ambiance. However, they can pose risks to pets. Make sure to keep candles and open flames out of your pet’s reach, as they may be tempted to investigate and could get burned. Use pet-proof covers for your fireplace and ensure that it’s safely contained.

Consult with a Vet

If you notice significant changes in your pet’s behavior or suspect that they are experiencing extreme stress during the holidays, it’s wise to consult with your veterinarian. They can provide guidance on how to manage your pet’s stress and may suggest medications or supplements to help keep them calm.

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Winter Fashion Trends Fall fashion trends embrace cozy and chic styles. Oversized sweaters, earthy tones, and chunky boots define the season’s aesthetic, while leather pieces and knitwear add an edge of sophistication. Accessories like scarves and hats complete the look, blending warmth and elegance for a perfect autumn wardrobe.

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and style in contemporary fashion.

Faux fur has surged as a sustainable and stylish trend, offering the luxurious look and feel of real fur without harm to animals. In response to ethical and environmental concerns, fashion enthusiasts increasingly opt for faux fur, fostering a compassionate and chic approach to staying warm and fashionable.

Puffer jackets

Puffer jackets have become a ubiquitous fashion trend, celebrated for their unbeatable warmth and urban appeal. With their quilted design and insulating materials, these cozy yet trendy garments have transcended outdoor utility to become a statement piece, reflecting a fusion of practicality

Leather

Leather exudes timeless elegance during the fall season. As temperatures drop, leather jackets, boots, and accessories emerge as key fashion statements. Their versatility, rich textures, and earthy tones complement the changing foliage, creating a classic yet edgy look that resonates with the season’s cool and sophisticated allure.

Skirts

Winter skirts have captivated fashion enthusiasts with their unexpected twist on cold-weather style. Midi and maxi skirts in cozy fabrics like wool and corduroy offer a chic alternative to pants. Paired with tights, boots,

and chunky sweaters, they effortlessly blend comfort and flair, making winter attire both fashionable and functional.

Blazers

Blazers in November epitomize a smart-casual fusion. As temperatures cool, they transition seamlessly from work to leisure. Earthy hues and woolen textures reflect autumn’s spirit, while versatility shines through layered over sweaters or worn with jeans. This November, blazers are the embodiment of style, comfort, and adaptability.

Denim jeans

Denim remains a timeless fashion staple, transcending eras and styles.

Its durability, versatility, and iconic blue hues make it a symbol of enduring casual chic. From classic jeans to denim jackets and skirts, this fabric effortlessly adapts to changing trends, ensuring its place as a forever-fashionable wardrobe essential.

Knitwear

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Cozy Up With A Holiday Cocktail In the brisk month of November, a carefully crafted cocktail offers a warm embrace. The rich, amber hues of whiskey or the soothing notes of a spiced cider blend seamlessly with the cool autumn air. Sipping by a crackling fire, it’s a comforting elixir that whispers of seasonal indulgence and cozy evenings.

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Hudson’s Lower East Cider 1 part Hudson Whiskey Bright Lights, Big Bourbon 3 parts of Fresh New York State apple cider 1 part New York City tap water 3-inch knob of fresh ginger, sliced

(approximately 2-3 ounces) 3-4 cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 1/2 teaspoon allspice Lemon peel garnish+ Combine all ingredients except for the bourbon in a pan and quickly bring to a boil. Immediately turn off heat and let steep for 25 minutes. Strain out spices.

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1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 4 parts Apple Cider ½ part Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons of Mulling Spices

2 parts Hendrick’s Gin 1 part Lemon Juice 1 part Ginger Liqueur 3 parts Mint Tea Toasted Almond Bitters to taste

Heat all ingredients except Sailor Jerry on the stove until warm and fragrant. Pour into mugs, top with Sailor Jerry, lemon and apple slices.

Big Bourbon, 3 parts Mulled cider. Serve immediately: In a mug, add 1 part Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon and top with approximately 4 parts of the hot cider mix.

For a party, make a larger batch in advance, reheat and keep the cider on low heat.

Served Chilled: Combine ingredients in a punch bowl with ice. Add lemon wheels, cranberries and mint leaves to garnish to a tea cup or glass and enjoy.

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Etiquette Today: Gift Giving ‘Tis the season for gift giving. There is a thrill in picking something out that you think the receiver will absolutely love, wrapping it nicely and having it ready for when you’re going to see them or to ship in time for a certain holiday. There’s definitely some energy that goes into gift-giving, and this time of year, we are often on gift-giving overload! Here are some tips to consider as you start making your lists and checking them twice this holiday season.

The Gift Exchange

We give gifts to honor folks, and it’s unlikely they’ll have a present for us in return. Birthdays, engagements and weddings, graduations, retirements, quinceañeras and bar, and bat mitzvahs (well, the last one has a tradition of giving from the honoree as well), but for the most part are all occasions where we give a gift and do not expect one in return. But the holiday season is when our gift-giving often comes with gift-receiving. Gift exchanges among extended family, co-workers, and friends are all common this time of year. However, this doesn’t mean that we should expect gifts in return. Nor does it mean we should feel guilt or lie if we don’t have a gift to give someone who has given to us.

A great gift exchange sounds like this: “Here, I got this gift for you!” followed by, “Oh wow, thank you so much, I really

appreciate it!” Notice the thank you is the second part, not an immediate “and here’s a gift I got for you!” During the holidays, when it comes to gift giving, we can often do two things we want to avoid from an etiquette perspective: 1. Skipping the thank you and going right to giving a gift ourselves, and 2.

Thinking that we are somehow bad or less than others if we don’t have a present in return.

What To Give

There is nothing more satisfying than picking out the perfect gift. It’s a special thing to totally nail it when it comes to gifts and an absolute delight for both the person receiving it and the person giving it when we do. But let’s be honest, it’s rare that it happens. Not every gift has to be a perfect surprise or winner. When you don’t have that gangbuster idea for a gift, get people things they will like and enjoy and keep it

simple. Golfers love golfballs; coffee nuts love their favorite beans. Don’t overthink it; go with what works and what is sure to please.

Regifting

Regifting is always a hot topic, and it used to be so taboo to do it. With sustainability at the forefront of many of our minds (and inflation, too) regifting can be a fantastic way to give gifts! There are some things to consider to make sure the regift goes well.

When we regift, there’s one straightforward and great way to do it: let the person you’re giving to know that the gift was regifted. So when you receive two copies of Emily Post’s Etiquette—The Centennial Edition this year, so long as it isn’t personalized, it’s okay to give one of them away. “Julie, I got two of these for my birthday, and I thought you’d be the perfect person to regift this second copy to!”

Now, if want to be a bit more covert with your regifting, here are four things we think are important to consider before you choose to regift under the radar: • The gift should have its original packaging and all necessary parts and manuals.

• The gift should not be unique, home or handmade, or personalized.

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• You need to be 100 percent sure that the person you’re giving it to and the person who gave it to you would not be offended if the regift was discovered.

• You have to truly believe that the person receiving the regifted item would appreciate it.

No matter if you give a new gift or regift an item, always make sure to wrap your gift in good cheer and the spirit of generosity.

This is a time to come together, to appreciate one another, and to sprinkle the magic of good tidings and goodwill to those in our lives. And don’t forget the card.

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Understand the difference between warranties and service contracts, and know what to look for before making big purchases New York’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds shoppers of laws regarding warranties and service contracts so consumers can make informed decisions about holiday purchases. To avoid surprises, DCP recommends that consumers understand what to look for when reviewing warranties and service contracts.

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To be sure you’re getting what you pay for, pay close attention to any warranties or available service contracts that are offered when spending your hard-earned money.

Know the difference between warranties and service contracts Warranties and service contracts are often confused in the marketplace so it’s important to know the difference between the two. Warranties are provided by the manufacturer and are included in the price of a purchase, whereas service

contracts are a separate cost. Don’t pay for a service contract for repairs that may be covered under an included warranty and always read the terms and conditions to understand what is covered before you buy.

A warranty is a promise to the consumer that the product purchased, or service provided, will meet certain quality standards. A warranty is a promise to provide repair, maintenance, replacement or refund of a product for a certain time period if these certain quality standards are not met. Under New York Law, warranties may be made orally, in writing and even by implication without any verbal statement.

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Proving a warranty was made is always easier with proper documentation. An express warranty is one that is written in the product warranty, while an implied warranty is a legally enforceable promise that something will work as intended.

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appliances, are often sold with an optional service contract. Although often referred to as an “extended warranty,” a service contract is not a warranty.

Service contracts are contracts to perform repairs or maintenance on a product.

Unlike a warranty, service contracts are not included in the price of the purchase. If a warranty is already provided and covers repairs, you may be paying extra for a largely unnecessary service contract, particularly if the service contract is limited to repair of defects.

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Marriage

While it might not be the first thing on their minds, newlyweds will want to make sure their new spouse is protected if something happens. This may be as simple as adding a spouse as a beneficiary to an existing policy.

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Finding that perfect place to settle down and start a family is another big milestone.

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“The Sands project is a critical opportunity for Long Island businesses and we are exceedingly proud to unify behind this transformational development,” said Frank

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multi-billion-dollar resort and entertainment center on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The proposal includes outdoor community spaces, luxury hotel rooms and a world-class live performance venue honoring the long legacy of live music at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, as well as a new memorial honoring the community’s veterans. The resort will also feature a Canyon Ranch day spa and wellness center, celebrity chef restaurants, and flexible meeting and convention space, with ballrooms. Other planned amenities include high-quality casino gaming, representing less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage, experiential events and venues, and a variety of other entertainment programming.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re clever and efficient with your energy. You conserve your resources, delegate and work smart. Though you’ll do what you can to make things easier on yourself, there are moments when you feel the only thing to do is muscle through. When difficulty is unavoidable, just remember the hard things carry you to your greatness.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As the chameleon knows, there are many excellent reasons to blend in that have nothing to do with hiding from life. You are, in fact, living life to its fullest by giving yourself the options and advantages of one who can pick and choose the moments to shine without becoming a target.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In cinema, the themes of the film are often carried in the scenery, the background features, passing dialogue and action that doesn’t seem on its face to be germane to the plot. In this way, your week is like a movie.

The more tuned in you are to the setting, the better you’ll be at picking up on, and enjoying, what’s really important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be thrilled with what works, and you’ll know right away when it doesn’t. What’s intolerable will push you to the next place.

Stress that causes you to react quickly is better than complacency that keeps you in a less than optimal scene. To know “this is not for me” is a gift. To seek a better fit is the human experience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This week is one unconventional invitation after another, if you know how to look at it. For instance, boredom is a permission slip to leave. Being stuck is an invitation to explore and get inspired. A lack of reciprocation is an invitation to investigate new circles and find your people.

You’ll RSVP and thrive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s OK to make it all about you this week! You’ll catch a wave of excitement. There’s so much you love to do, you may not know where to start. Taking a moment to check in with the boss inside your head and prioritize your wants, needs and preferences will help you maximize your options and make the most of your time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The world stands aside to let you pass because you look like you know where you’re going. Maybe you do, maybe you don’t.

You move with certainty anyway, and it helps others feel more certain. Your decisions necessitate and inspire their moves and countermoves. Confidence makes things fit and click.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re well aware that money doesn’t solve problems -- people do. Quick solutions happen when you have the funds to bring in the professionals. But if you don’t, it’s still possible to come up with a reason for people to pull together and help. When it’s important to you, you’ll be the best around at this, as you’re beloved. Also, people owe you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There will be moments this week that you feel you could open your arms and love the entire world. Make sure you also pull your arms tightly around yourself, hugging your own constant, steadfast soul in appreciation for seeing you through the recent roller coasters. When you know you can count on yourself, the ride is a thrill.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In Egyptian hieroglyphs, the ear is a symbol used for imploring the gods to hear the prayers of mortals. If the ear were a letter in your alphabet, it would get a lot of play this week, as there’s much on your plate and you could use assistance from someone powerful who can make big things happen in excellent timing. Your needs will be addressed.

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Wonderful scenarios are in store to the level that, if you’d told your younger self that you’d be having these experiences, that person would need to sit down or take a knee.

And though it won’t be excitement all year long, the highlights will feel well deserved because you wake up every day and put the work into your various roles. You’ll streamline your various purposes so you can better focus on the one or two that matter most to you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There was a time you got really fired up over a subject, and now you realize the attraction has faded, your curiosity flown away, and it’s too soon to know where it’s gone. Take the break. Trust that you’ll catch up to your curiosity and soon be passionately tangled into something new. Until then, savor the delicious pause.

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2. You are declarer with the West hand at Six Notrump, and North leads the ten of hearts. How would you play the hand?

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1. From the play thus far, it is clear that South’s opening notrump bid (15 to 17 points) included the ace of hearts, ace of diamonds and A-K-J of spades (your partner cannot have the ace or king of spades,

given his play at trick one). It follows that South cannot have the king of clubs, which would give him 19 points.

You should therefore shift to the club three at this point, confident that partner will win with the king.

If partner has another club to return, you will defeat the contract.

If you fail to lead a club and instead woodenly return a spade, declarer will score three spade tricks, three diamond tricks and at least three hearts to make the contract.

2. The only problem is how to handle the clubs to give yourself the optimal chance for four tricks in the suit. Best is to win the heart in dummy, lead the club six and play low if South plays low. (If the six wins, continue with the seven.)

If the six loses to North’s jack or queen, win any return and play the king of clubs. The slam becomes certain if North follows suit to the king.

The only time this line of play fails is when North has been dealt the singleton jack or queen. If you alternatively attacked the clubs by first cashing the king or ace, you would go down if the next player was either void of clubs or held a low singleton. These cases outnumber those where North started with a singleton honor.

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BETHPAGE LEGAL NO TIC E Notice of Formation of RACE WITH PURPOSE, LLC, Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/23.

Office location: NASSAU COUNTY. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 25 Morris Road, ethpage, NY . Purpose: any lawful Act 2-20- 3-29-22- 52023- T-#2 3533-NO ET LEGAL NO TIC E Notice of formation of REAL HEAVEN LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY SSNY on 0 23. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 3 3 A N AVE, ET PA E, NY 11714.

2-20- 3-29-22- 52023- T-#2 35 2-NO ET

ty concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Keith A. LaVallee, Es ., Referee ile # 2 -03559NY -22- 5- - -2023- T#2 332 -NO ARM LEGAL NO TIC E Notice of S elf S torage S ale Please take notice Prime Storage - armingdale located at 209 New ighway, armingdale, NY 35 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 2 2023 at 2:00PM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Andrew Andriani unit #0 0 David Rivera unit #02 03.This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.

- 5- -2023-2T-#2 33 9NO ARM

LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU uicken Loans Inc., Plaintiff FARMINGDALE A AINST Debbie alan et al., DefenLEGAL NO TIC E dant s NOTICE O SALE SUPursuant to a Judgment of PREME COURT NASSAU oreclosure and Sale duly COUNTY entered September 2 , 2023 S C ANK USA, NA- I, the undersigned Referee TIONAL ASSOCIATION AS will sell at public auction at TRUSTEE OR T E MLMI the North Side Steps of the TRUST SERIES 2005- Nassau County Supreme MC , Plaintiff against Court at 100 Supreme Court TRACY CRONIN, et al De- Drive, Mineola, NY 50 fendant s on December , 2023 at Attorney for Plaintiff s Mc- 2:30PM, premises known as Calla Raymer Leibert Pierce, 5 Motor Avenue, armingLLC, 20 Lexington Avenue, dale, NY 35. All that Suite 0, New York, NY certain plot piece or parcel 10170. of land, with the buildings Pursuant to a Judgment of and improvements erected, oreclosure and Sale entered situate, lying and being at September , 200 , I will armingdale, in the Town sell at public auction to the of Oyster ay, County of highest bidder at North Side Nassau, State of New York, Steps of the Nassau County Section lock 95 Lot Supreme Court at 00 Su- 71. Approximate amount of preme Court Drive, Mineola, judgment 3,299. 3 plus NY 50 on November 29, interest and costs. Premises 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premis- will be sold subject to proes known as 3 9 oundary visions of filed Judgment Avenue, armingdale, NY Index# 02 22 2020. The 35. Sec 9 lock 2 2 Lot auction will be conducted 53. All that certain plot, piece pursuant to the COVID- 9 or parcel of land, with the Policies Concerning Public buildings and improvements Auctions of oreclosed Propthereon erected, situate, lying erty established by the Tenth and being at Plainedge, in the Judicial District. oreclosure Town of Oyster ay, County Auctions will be held “Rain of Nassau and State of New or Shine.”

York. Approximate Amount Ronald erraro, Es , Referee of Judgment is 9,9 2.

LO S Legal roup LLP f k a plus interest, fees, and costs. Shapiro, DiCaro arak, Premises will be sold subject LLC Attorney s for the to provisions of filed Judg- Plaintiff ment Index No 9 2 200 .

5 Mile Crossing oulevard The foreclosure sale will Rochester, New York 2 be conducted in accordance 30- 92 with 0th Judicial District’s Dated: October , 2023 Covid- 9 Policies and fore-29-22- 5- -2023- Tclosure auction rules. The #2 3 53-NO ARM Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancLEGAL NO TIC E ing. If proper social distanc- SUPREME COURT O T E ing cannot be maintained or STATE O NE YORK there are other health or safe- COUNTY OF NASSAU

LEGAL NOTICES REVERSE MORT A E UNDIN LLC, V. ANT ONY LI UORI AKA ANT ONY M. LI UORI, EIR AND DISTRI UTEE O T E ESTATE O ANT ONY LIUORI, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS ERE Y IVEN pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated October 9, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORT A E UNDIN LLC is the Plaintiff and ANT ONY LI UORI A K A ANT ONY M. LI UORI, EIR AND DISTRI UTEE O T E ESTATE O ANT ONY LI UORI, ET AL. are the Defendant s . I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR S INE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORT SIDE STEPS, 00 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 50 , on December 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 S ERMAN AVENUE, ET PA E, NY : Section , lock 25, Lot : ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING AT B ETH P AGE, IN TH E TO WN O F O YS TER B AY, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 00 2 20 . rian J. Davis, Es . - Referee. Robertson, Anschut , Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 3 0, estbury, New York 590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid- 9 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SU JECT TO C AN E DAY O IN ACCORDANCE IT COURT CLERK DIRECTIVES. -29-22- 5- -2023- T#2 3 5 -NO ARM LEGAL NO TIC E Elección Annual del Districto de B omberos de S outh Farmingdale 12 de Diciembre de 2023 TEN A EN CUENTA ue la Elecci n Annual del Distrito de omberos de South armingdale se llevar a cabo el 2 de Diciembre de 2023 entre las :00pm y las 9:00pm en el Departamento de omberos de South armingdale ubicado en 9 Main Street, armingdale, NY 35 con el prop sito de elegir lo siguiente, Un Comisionado por un t rmino de cinco 5 a os comen ando de enero de 202 y termina el 3 de

Diciembre de 202 . Todos los registrados en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau el 20 de noviembre de 2023 o antes ser n elegibles para votar.

Los nombres de los candidatos para la Oficina de Distrito deber n ser presentados en un formulario de petici n, firmado por veinticinco votantes calificados del Distrito de omberos de South armingdale, con la secretaria, en la Estaci n de omberos ubicada en 9 Main Street, South armingdale, New York 35 echado: de Noviembre de 2023 P O R O RDEN DE LA JU NTA DE C O MIS IO NADO S C O MIS IO NADO S DE B O MB ERO S DEL DIS TRITO DE B O MB ERO S DE S O U TH FARMINGDALE - 5-2023- T-#2 35 NO ARM LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. ANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE OR LS 9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against USTAVE SC OTKER AKA USTAVE A. SC OTKER A K A USTAVE ADOL SC OTKER, IV, et al Defendant s Attorney for Plaintiff s ein Such Crane, LLP, 2 East Main Street, Suite 00, Rochester, NY .

Pursuant to a Judgment of oreclosure and Sale entered January 23, 20 9, and Amended on December 22, 202 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 00 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 50 on December 9, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Clinton Avenue, armingdale, NY 35. Sec 9. lock 2 Lot 2 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of armingdale, Town of Oyster ay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is , 59.5 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 0 9 20 .

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 0th Judicial District’s Covid- 9 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. oreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Es ., Referee ile # AYSN353 2-29-22- 5-2023- T#2 35 -NO ARM

HICKSVILLE LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT O T E STATE O NE YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ET PA E EDERAL CREDIT UNION, V. LENN DONLON, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS ERE Y IVEN pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated July , 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein ET PA E EDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and LENN DONLON, ET AL. are the Defendant s . I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORT SIDE STEPS, 00 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 50 , on November 2 , 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 SI T STREET, ICKSVILLE, NY 0 : Section , lock 2 9, Lot 2 9, 220, 22 and 22 : ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING AT H IC K S V ILLE, TO WN O F O YS TER B AY, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2509 20 .

Mark Ricciardi, Es . - Referee. Robertson, Anschut , Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 3 0, estbury, New York 590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales w ill be conducted in accordance w ith C ovid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask w earing. *L O C ATIO N O F S ALE S U B JEC T TO C H ANGE DAY O F IN AC C O RDANC E WI TH C O U RT/ C LERK DIREC TIV ES .

- 5- 0-25-2023- T#2 32 0-NO I LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT O T E STATE O NE YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORT A E ASSETS MANA EMENT, LLC, V. NASSAU COUNTY PU LIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF P YLLIS M. ARIELLO, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS ERE Y IVEN pursuant to a inal Judgment of oreclosure dated July 2 , 2023, and entered

in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MORT A E ASSETS MANA EMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and NASSAU COUNTY PU LIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR O T E ESTATE O P YLLIS M. ARIELLO, ET AL. are the Defendant s . I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART CCP COURTROOM O T E SUPREME COURT, 00 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 50 , on December 2, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3 TANA ER LANE, LEVITTO N, NY 5 : Section 5, lock 2 2, Lot : ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING AT LEV ITTO WN , NEAR H IC K S V ILLE, TO WN O F H EMP S TEAD, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 0 99 2020. John P. Clarke, Es . - Referee. Robertson, Anschut , Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 3 0, estbury, New York 590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid- 9 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SU JECT TO C AN E DAY O IN ACCORDANCE IT COURT CLERK DIRECTIVES. -29-22- 5- -2023- T#2 3 -NO I

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to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 000 0 20 5. Tony L. D’An ica, Es ., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney s for Plaintiff 20 Lexington Avenue, Suite 0 New York, NY 0 0 Tel. 3 2 - 09 Dated: October , 2023 During the C O V ID-19 health emergency, bidders are req uired to comply w ith all governmental health req uirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, w earing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, w hile tendering deposit and at any subseq uent closing. B idders are also req uired to comply w ith the Foreclosure Auction Rules and C O V ID-19 H ealth Emergency Rules issued by the S upreme C ourt of this C ounty in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of S ale.

2-29-22- 5-2023- T#2 35 9-NO I

LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E TO B IDDERS Notice is hereby given that Sealed Proposals for the purchase of a 2023 ord Transit white or blue in color. ids will be received by the icksville ater District at Dean Street, icksville NY 0 . ids will be publicly opened and read aloud November 22 at 3:00 pm.

The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities, and to accept such bid as in its opinion, is in the best interest of the icksville ater District.

OARD O COMMISSIONERS, ICKSVILLE ATER DISTRICT, Town of Oyster ay LEGAL NO TIC E empstead RE EREE’S NOTICE O illiam Schuckmann SALE IN FORECLOSURE Nicholas ridandi SUPREME COURT Karl Schweit er COUNTY OF NASSAU Dated November , 2023 M T ANK, Plaintiff icksville New York - against - U O MAN- 5-2023- T-#2 3559RI UE A K A U O O. NO I MANRI UE, et al Defendant s .

LEGAL NO TIC E Pursuant to a Judgment of NOTICE IS ERE Y IVoreclosure and Sale entered EN that NYS Application on April 22, 2022. I, the un- ID NA-0 -23for dersigned Referee will sell at eating place beer has been public auction on the North applied for by 0 ROADSide steps of the Nassau AY DELI NY CORP. to sell County Supreme Court lo- beer at retail in a restaurant cated at 00 Supreme Court under the Alcohol everage Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 50 Control Law at 2 roadway, “Rain or Shine” on the 5th icksville, NY 0 for on day of December, 2023 at premises consumption.

3:00 PM. All that certain plot, -22- 5-2023-2T-#2 35 0piece or parcel of land, with NO I the buildings thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, icksville, Town LEVITTOWN of Oyster ay, Nassau County New York.

Premises known as 5 Chain LEGAL NO TIC E Lane, icksville, New York NOTICE O SALE SU0 .

PREME COURT COUNTY S L: - 3-5 O NASSAU U.S. ANK Approximate amount of lien TRUST NATIONAL AS25 , 5 . 5 plus interest and SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS costs.

C ontinued on page 12 Premises will be sold subject

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LEGAL NOTICES C ontinued from page 11 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 November 22, 2023 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”. John G. Marks, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-003158 77960 11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243127-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSEPH GALLO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 12, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 EVE LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 339, Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment $342,124.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609526/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County

LEGAL NOTICES

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”. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-003069 77471 11-15-8-1; 10-15-2203-4T#243126-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E REFEREE’ S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff - against - ERLANI ANGLERO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 28, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 5th day of December, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 15 Tailor Lane, Levittown, NY 11756.

(Section: 46, Block: 427, Lot: 24) Approximate amount of lien $347,263.33 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 009387/2015. John Dalli, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 WESTBURY, NY Tel. 516/742-1212 Dated: September 27, 2023 During the C O V ID-19 health emergency, bidders are req uired to comply w ith all governmental health req uirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, w earing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, w hile tendering deposit and at any subseq uent closing. B idders are also req uired to comply w ith the Foreclosure Auction Rules and C O V ID-19 H ealth Emergency Rules issued by the S upreme C ourt of this C ounty in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of S ale.

11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243323-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 004005/2009

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee For LSF10 Master Participation Trust Plaintiff, vs Ramin Michaels As Heir To The Estate Of Parvin Michaels, Parham Pishkari As Heir To The Estate Of Parvin Michaels, Unknown Heirs Of Parvin Michaels If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Pamela Michaels As Heir To The Estate Of Michael Michaels Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Parvin Michaels, Fiona Lazar As Heir To The Estate Of Michael Michaels Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Parvin Michaels, Diana Oshanani As Heir To The Estate Of Michael Michaels Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Parvin Michaels, Unknown Heirs Of Michael Michaels If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., “John Does” And “Jane Does”, Said Names Being Fictitious, Parties Intend-

LEGAL NOTICES ed Being Possible Tenants Or Occupants Of Premises, And Corporation, Other Entities Or Persons Who Claim, Or May Claim, A Lien Against The Premises Defendant(s).

Mortgaged Premises: 22 Tarry Lane Levittown, NY 11756 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau.

The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Michael Michaels Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Eighteenth day of October, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated September 4, 2007, to secure the sum of $344,000.00.

The Mortgage was recorded at Book 32343, Page 850 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on September 19, 2007. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 12, 2009 and recorded on April 2 , 2009, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 33663, Page 237. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 26, 2016 and recorded on June 30, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 41333, Page 543. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 15, 2019 and recorded on February 26, 2019, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2019-17576Book 43313, Page 679.; The property in question is described as follows: 22 TARRY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment

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may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 20, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of ross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 78379 11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243331-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, Against SULAIMAN HAQQ, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/06/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/6/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 107 Barbara Lane, Levittown, NY 11756, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Hicksville, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau, State Of New York.

Section 51 Block 260 Lot 0012 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $820,443.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 000862/2010 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 9/26/23 File Number: 6983816 SH 11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243343-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, V.

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DONNA ZELASKOWSKI A/K/A DONNA L. ZELASKOWSKI, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 17, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and DONNA ZELASKOWSKI A/K/A DONNA L. ZELASKOWSKI, 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 December 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 72 MARKET LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 46, Block 394, Lot 12: ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING IN TH E TO WN O F H EMP S TEAD, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600555/2020. Keith A. Lavallee, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales w ill be conducted in accordance w ith C ovid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask w earing. *L O C ATIO N O F S ALE S U B JEC T TO C H ANGE DAY O F IN AC C O RDANC E WI TH C O U RT/ C LERK DIREC TIV ES .

11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243356-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST F, Plaintiff, vs. LUCAS CAIN, MARGARET NICOLETTI, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 31, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, on the North Side steps, Mineola, New York on December 6, 2023 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 36 BAYBERRY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 51, Block: 238, Lot: 8. Approximate amount of

judgment is $460,656.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600951/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’ s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243291-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROPUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff, Against STEVEN SAPIA, MATILDA SAPIA A/K/A MATILDA M. SAPIA, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/31/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/11/2023 at 2:00 pm , premises known as 2 Orchid Road, Levittown, New York 11756, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Levittown, Near Hicksville, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 45 Block 239 Lot 1 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $561,064.19 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-007785 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Lynn Botwinik Almeleh, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/25/23 File Number: 272-5790 SH 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243449-NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E ANNUAL ELECTION LEVITTOWN FIRE DISTRICT C ontinued on page 13

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LEGAL NOTICES C ontinued from page 12 DECEMBER 12, 2023 Please take notice that Annual Election of the Levittown Fire District will take place on Tuesday December 12, 2023 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at Fire Headquarters, 120 Gardiners Ave., Levittown N.Y. 11756 for the purpose of electing one Fire District Commissioner for a five 5 year term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending on December 3 , 202 to fil the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term ofoffice of Commissioner Kenneth .J Rochon. Also appearing on the ballot will be two propositions: Proposition #1 requesting authorization for the board of fire commissioners to sell one 2005 Pierce Tower Ladder as per regulations required under New York State Town Law. Proposition #2 is seeking authorization for the board of fire commissioners to finance the purchase of one Tower Ladder Fire Apparatus by borrowing an amount not to exceed one million dollars from an accredited financial institution, at the lowest possible interest rate. Only those persons who are electors of the Town of Hempstead; who are registered with the Board of Elections of Nassau County, on or before the 20th day of November 2023, and who reside in the Fire District for a period of 30 days prior to said election, shall be entitled to vote. Candidates for the office of ire District Commissioner must file their names in petition form subscribed to by at least twenty-five 25 certified registered voters of the Levittown Fire District, and said petition shall be filed with the Fire District Secretary at Fire Headquarters, 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 on or before November 22, 2023. Candidate petitions are available from the Fire District Secretary at Fire Headquarters between the hours of 9 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Dated: November 8, 2023 By order of the Board ofFire Commissioners Levittown Fire District Thomas Brennan Secretary 11-15-2023-1T-#243543NOB/LEV AV IS O LEGAL ELECCIÓ N ANUAL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE LEVITTOWN 12 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2023 Tenga en cuenta que la elección anual del Distrito de Bomberos de Levittown se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de diciembre de 2023 entre las 4:00 p.m. y 9:00 p.m. en al sede de bomberos, 120 Gardiners Ave., Levittown N.Y. 11756 con el propós ito de elegir un Comisionado del Distrito de Bomberos por un per odo de cinco 5 a os que comienza el 1de enero de 202 y finali a el 3 de diciembre de 2028 para cubrir la vacante causada por el vencimiento de el mandato

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del Comisario Kenneth .J Rochon. Tambié n aparecerá n en la boleta dos propuestas: La Proposición #1que solicita autorización para que la junta de comisionados de bomberos venda una escalera Pierce Tower 2005 según las regulaciones requeridas por la Ley Municipal del Estado de Nueva York. La Proposición #2 busca autorización para que la junta de comisionados de bomberos financie al compra de un aparato contra incendios Tower Ladder pidiendo prestado un monto que no exceda un millón de dól ares de una instituci n financiera acreditada, a al tasa de interé s má s baja posible. Sól o aquellas personas que sean electores de la Ciudad de Hempstead; que esté n registrados en al Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, el dí a 20 de noviembre de 2023 o antes, y que residan en el Distrito de Bomberos por un perí odo de 30 dí as antes de dicha elección, tendrá n derecho a votar.

Los candidatos para el cargo de Comisionado del Distrito de Bomberos deben presentar sus nombres en un formulario de petición suscrita por al menos veinticinco 25 votantes certificados registrados del Distrito de Bomberos de Levittown, y dicha petición se presentará ante el Secretario del Distrito de Bomberos en el Departamento de Bomberos. Sede, 120 Gardiners Ave. Levittown NY 11756 el 22 de noviembre de 2023 o antes. Las peticiones de los candidatos está n disponibles en la Secretarí a del Distrito de Bomberos en la Sede de Bomberos entre las 9 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes.

Fecha: 8 de noviembre de 2023 Por orden del Junta de Comisionados de Bomberos Distrito de bomberos de Levittown Thomas Brennan Secretario 11-15-2023-1T-#243544NOB/LEV LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE O NE YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., V. MIGUEL PRIETO, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. is the Plaintiff and MIGUEL PRIETO, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, 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 December 19, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 FARM LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756:

Section 51, Block 110, Lot 12: ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING IN TH E TO WN O F H EMP S TEAD, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611527/2018. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales w ill be conducted in accordance w ith C ovid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask w earing. *L O C ATIO N O F S ALE S U B JEC T TO C H ANGE DAY O F IN AC C O RDANC E WI TH C O U RT/ C LERK DIREC TIV ES .

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MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CSMC 2018-RPL6 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CLIFFORD J. CANDIDA, ET AL., Defendant s .

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 13, 2023, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 151 Massachusetts Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 52, Block 228 and Lots 30523054. Approximate amount of judgment is $523,315.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608041/2020. 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.

Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New

LEGAL NOTICES York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193802-1 11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243196-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LISA I UEROA A K A LISA BRENNAN, ET AL., Defendant s .

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report, Amending the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2023, 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 November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 130 Bucket Lane, Levittown, NY 11756.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 216 and Lot 19. Approximate amount of judgment is $770,702.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004745/2014. 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. randi Klineberg, Es ., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243242-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE O NE YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. ANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, V. MELANIE POSNER, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 7, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. ANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MELANIE POSNER, ET AL. are the Defendant s . I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUN-

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TY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 90 JERUSALEM AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758: Section 52, Block 186, Lot 1578: ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING AT MAS S AP EQ U A, TO WN O F O YS TER B AY, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601879/2020. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales w ill be conducted in accordance w ith C ovid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask w earing. *L O C ATIO N O F S ALE S U B JEC T TO C H ANGE DAY O F IN AC C O RDANC E WI TH C O U RT/ C LERK DIREC TIV ES .

11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243296-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE O NE YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, V. JOAN HARLEY, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 22, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and JOAN HARLEY, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 159 BANNON PLACE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 2: Section 53, Block 93, Lot 64: ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, WI TH TH E B U ILDINGS AND IMP RO V EMENTS TH EREO N EREC TED, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING IN TH E V ILLAGE O F MAS S AP EQ U A P ARK , TO WN O F O YS TER B AY, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616996/2018. George Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900

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Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales w ill be conducted in accordance w ith C ovid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask w earing. *L O C ATIO N O F S ALE S U B JEC T TO C H ANGE DAY O F IN AC C O RDANC E WI TH C O U RT/ C LERK DIREC TIV ES .

11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243312-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs.

TERESA ILLIAMS A K A TERESA V. MORGAN, ET AL., Defendant s .

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2023, 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 December 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., premises known as 48 Camp Road, Massapequa a/k/a North Massapequa, NY 11758.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 53, Block 213 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $907,729.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613487/2020. 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.

Robert Cristiano, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200168-3 11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243347-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Peter L. Rand, Susan A. Rand, et al., Defendant s Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, 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 December 6, 2023

at 2:00PM, premises known as 330 North Hickory Street, Massapequa a/k/a North Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 52, LOCK: 3 0, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $202,085.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. 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. Mark Goidell, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080994-F00 78214 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243350-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-1, Plaintiff, vs.

MART A PARRA A K A MART A K. PARRA A K A MARTHA H. PARRA, Defendant s .

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 11, 2023 and a Short Form Order duly entered on February 28, 2023, 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 December 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3 Clover Lane, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 198 and Lot 15.

Approximate amount of judgment is $505,175.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611235/2017. 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.

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LEGAL NOTICES C ontinued from page 13 Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 170676-1 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243374-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company As Trustee For Residential Asset Securitization Trust Series 2005A15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-O, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael Smith; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 Club Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 65 Block 215 Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment $609,688.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008709/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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: October 10, 2023 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243452-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, V. SALVATORE DIPAOLA, ET AL. NO TIC E O F S ALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and SALVATORE DIPAOLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will

LEGAL NOTICES LIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Suite 101, Syosset, NY. #100859 12-6; 11-29-22-15-2023-4T#243380-NOB/MASS

sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 49 JOLUDOW DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762: Section 53, Block 150, Lot 22: ALL TH AT C ERTAIN P LO T, P IEC E O R P ARC EL O F LAND, S ITU ATE, LYING AND B EING AT MAS S AP EQ U A, IN TH E TO WN O F O YS TER B AY, C O U NTY O F NAS S AU AND S TATE O F NEW YO RK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604780/2022. Ronald J. Ferraro, 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. 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243473-NOB/MASS LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE; AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR1, Pltf. vs. JOSEPH L. JACQUES AKA JOSEPH JACQUES, et al, Defts. Index #0202/2015. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated July 23, 2018, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on December 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 9 Emily St., Massapequa, NY 11758 a/k/a Section 53, Block A-03, Lot 11.

Said property located on the easterly side of Emily St., 90 ft. northerly when measured along the said easterly side of Emily St. from the northerly end of a curve having a radius of 10 ft. and length of 15.71 ft. which curve connects the easterly side of Emily St. with the northerly side of Soloff Rd. and from said point of beginning, being a plot 130 ft. x 60.25 ft. x 126.07 ft. x 60 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $493,638.26 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOY BUNCH, Referee. MARGO-

LEGAL NO TIC E NO TIC E O F S ALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN J. CANNOVA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 4, 2023, 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 December 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 55 Eldorado Boulevard, Plainview, NY 11803.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 47 and Lot 129. Approximate amount of judgment is $552,779.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608519/2022. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be 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 J. Davis, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 12-6, 11-29-22 15-2023-4T#243382-NOB/MASS

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LEGAL NO TIC E At and IAS part 7 of the S upreme C ourt of the S tate of New York , C ounty of Nassau At the C ourthouse located at 100 S upreme C ourt Drive Mineola, NY on the 25th day of O ctober, 2023 P RES ENT S H ARO N GIANELLI, JS C RO B ERT L. DeRO S A AND ANTH O NY MARC H ES E, Individually and as shareholders of U nderdog Realty Management C orp, P ETITIO NERS , against RO B ERT P INTU C C I, RES P O NDENT. For dissolution pursuant to B C L §1 104 and other relief. ______________________X INDEX NO . 617092/ 2023

LEGAL NOTICES O RDER TO S H O W C AU S E Upon a reading and filing of the Affirmation of Milton Grunwald, Esq. dated October12 , 2023 and the Petition duly verified by Petitioner Robert L. DeRosa on the 5th day of October, 2023 and duly verified by Petitioner Anthony Marchese on the 5th day of October, 2023 in support hereof Let Respondent Robert Pintucci show cause at an IAS Part 7 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau at the Courthouse IN PERSON located at 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY on the 28th day of November, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard why the relief requested in petitioners’ Petition , to wit: A. Judicially dissolving Underdog Realty Management Corp pursuant to BCL §1104; B. Directing Respondent to account for his actions an officer and Director of Underdog Realty Management Corp pursuant to BCL§720(a) (1); C. Setting aside the unlawful transfer of Underdog Realty Management Corp.’s corporate assets pursuant to BCL §720(a)(2) including but not limited to, monthly rental payments, which were diverted by Respondent; D. Directing Respondent to return to Underdog Realty Management Corp. all such corporate assets diverted by Respondent; E. Awarding Petitioners the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred to maintain this proceeding pursuant to BCl §626(e); F. Awarding Petitioners such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Should not be granted to Petitioners S U FFIC IENT REAS O N AP P EARING TH EREFO RE, let personal service of this Order to Show Cause along with Verified Petition and supporting Affirmation upon Respondent on or before October 27, 2023, service of a copy of this Order to Show Cause with Verified Petition and supporting Affirmation upon the New York State Department of Finance by overnight mail on or before October 27, 2023 and the publication of a copy of this Order to Show Cause in The Nassau Observer once a week for three successive weeks between 10/30/2023 and 11/13/ 2023 be deemed good and sufficient service thereof.

ENTER, /s/ SHARON M.J. GIANELLI HON. SHARON M.J. GIANELLI. J.S.C. ENTERED OCT 25, 2023 NASSAU COUNTY COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE 11-15-8-1-2023-3T-243376-/ NOB/OLDBETH

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LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LISA PURZAK, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 29, 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 December 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 20 GERHARD ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 10, Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment $695,952.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003856/2014. 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

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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”. Referee’s phone number 516-510-4020.

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305062 11-29-23-15-8-2023-4T#243351-NOB/PLV LEGAL NO TIC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006FRE2 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, AGAINST DEEPAK KAPOOR, ARUNA KAPOOR, ISHAN KAPOOR, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 11, 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 December 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 12 Battle Row, Old Bethpage, NY 11804.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall

be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Old Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 47, Block 153 and Lot 21.

Approximate amount of judgment $995,103.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #003271/2015.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 12-6; 11-29-22-15-2023-4T#243440-NOB/PLV

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Nassau Residents Awarded By NY Office For The Aging Angelo Caputo

very year, NYSOFA invited New York’s 59 county Offices for the Aging and their partners to nominate older adults who have made incredible contributions in their community through civic engagement and volunteerism. New York State truly values the contributions made by these nominees and the countless other volunteers across the state that make New York a great place to live for all ages. Each year in our state, nearly 1 million volunteers age 60 and over contribute 495 million hours of community service at an economic value of $13.8 billion. Beyond volunteering, New York’s 4.6 million older adults provide pivotal intellectual, social and economic capital to our state.

This year, two Nassau County individuals were awarded.

Clementine Bianco

Clementine Bianco, an 88-year-old resident of Bethpage for over six decades, embodies the spirit of volunteerism and community engagement. Her extensive list of volunteer endeavors is a testament to her unwavering commitment to serving others.

For 34 years, she has been a devoted volunteer at Nassau University Medical Center, consistently contributing her time and energy to support their mission.

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Additionally, she has dedicated five years of service to St. Martin’s Pantry, where she not only donates essential items but also extends her helping hand to those in need.

She also has served roles as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, President of Nassau County 4H, a Sunday School teacher, and a remarkable tenure as Director and President of the Bethpage Senior Citizen’s group for five years. Her selfless dedica-

tion ensured the continued operation of Bethpage Seniors.

Married for 67 years, Bianco is a proud mother of two children, both of whom have earned master’s degrees. She also revels in the joys of being a grandmother to five grandchildren. Notably, she co-owned and operated a deli with her family for 15 years, reflecting her strong work ethic and connection to community.

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MacArthur Students Plan Their Next Steps At College Fair Students preparing for graduation attended the college fair at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District to hear from a wide array of colleges and universities.

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and career interests. Students got a feeling for the option that might be best for them out of the more than 30 colleges and universities that attended. The district thanks all institutions who volunteered their time for Levittown students!

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Students left their information with the colleges and universities that interested them.

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Wantagh Students Test Their Fire Safety Skills Children practice fire safety in school with multiple fire drills each year. At home, there are also safety precautions they need to know, and that’s why Wantagh Elementary School recently welcomed local volunteer firefighters to give some tips.

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ble a bedroom, so children can practice exiting their home in an emergency. As the room filled with fake smoke and an alarm sounded, students would crawl to the door, feel if it was hot, then head to the window. After yelling “help,” they were led to safety by Wantagh firefighters and parent volunteers.

“We value our partnership with the fire department and all of their efforts to keep our kids safe in school and at home,” Principal Dr. Randee Bonagura said, adding that students love to see the fire equipment and have their questions about fire safety answered from the experts.

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Lockhart Community Unites For Kindness Students and staff are united in their desire for a kind and peaceful school environment at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Together they celebrated Unity Day, an initiative of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

Recently, everyone donned orange and formed a giant peace sign on the school’s back lawn. A week later, the entire Lockhart community was back in orange for Unity Day as a visual reminder of their commitment to kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Large orange letters spelled out “Be kind” and students from each grade signed one of the letters to show their commitment to the cause. A first floor bulletin board was also transformed into an image of the Lockhart Lion, made up of hundreds of student

handprints with the Unity Day pledge.

In kindergarten, youngsters drew pictures of peace signs, their families and anything else that represents love and kindness in their lives.

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“Celebrating Unity Day is an important tradition at Lockhart because it focuses on acceptance, inclusion and respect, and we want our students to always feel welcome,” he said. “It’s important to celebrate our Hicksville High School is proud to constudents are part of a select group being differences because what makes us unique gratulate seven seniors Matthew Chun, Sarecognized nationally for this exceptional is what makes us all special.” sha Ger, Nikki Kamath, Arshdeep Kaur, Bilal academic accomplishment.

—Submitted by Massapequa Schools Mahmood, In adPariket Raval dition to and Sean exhibiting Ryan for being academic recognized as excellence, Commended these Students in students the National participate Merit Scholarin a range of ship Program. programs, Commendorganizaed Students tions, and are identified activities based on their both in and Preliminary outside of SAT scores. school.

Hicksville High School commended students representing They placed Congratthe Class of 2024. (Contributed photo) among the top ulations 50,000 of more than 1.5 million students to Matthew, Sasha, Nikki, Arshdeep, Bilal, who entered the 2024 competition by taking Pariket and Sean on this wonderful accomthe exam, which serves as the National plishment!

Second-graders showcased the Lockhart Lion made with hand prints of every student Merit Scholarship qualifying test. These —Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools that contain the Unity Day pledge. (Contributed photo)

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Saladino And Town Board Approve Sixth Consecutive Tax Freeze Budget Restricts new spending, reduces town debt and continues property tax relief

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own Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board approved the Town Budget for 2024, which continues to sustain the $1.3 million property tax cut approved by the Town Board for 2018.

Despite the national economy experiencing the highest inflation rate in 40 years, the Town Board successfully implemented a plan that freezes property taxes for the sixth consecutive year – once again possible thanks to the spending restraints, efficiencies and debt reduction initiatives put in place by the Town Board. Although the town once faced a $44 million deficit, approximately $88 million are now in reserves as a result of strong financial management practices.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Our Town Board continues to keep its promises to ensure fiscal stability while delivering the highest level of services to our residents.

This 2024 Budget again freezes property taxes and is steadfast in its commitment to protecting taxpayers while continuing initiatives that enhance the suburban quality of life in our town. From investing in roadways, parks, pools, beaches and the environment to combatting zombie homes and blights, the Town Board is making our community a better place.”

Since 2017, the Saladino administration has received eight credit rating upgrades from independent globally-recognized financial firms. In awarding these increases, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings reported ‘continued improvements to the town’s financial position’ while also crediting the Town Board for improved budget and cost cutting, stating that ‘governance is a key driver of this action.’

These credit rating upgrades save town taxpayers significant money each time the town bonds for road repaving, sports field improvements and other critical infrastructure upgrades in our parks and facilities.

While delivering these important upgrades for the community, the Town Board has also managed to reduce total town debt by $187 million.

Cutting & Freezing Property Taxes The 2024 Budget continues to sustain the property tax cut approved by the Town Board in 2017 by implementing a plan that again freezes property taxes in 2024 for a sixth straight year.

Accordingly, nearly $9.1 million will be back in the pockets of residents rather than in the coffers of government. This taxpayer

Oyster Bay Town Hall North. (Photo by Jennifer Corr) savings is possible due to debt reduction had reached a high of $763 million. The Salinitiatives and internal controls which limit adino administration reduced that by $187 new spending. million, more than 25 percent, without raisThe 2024 Budget is balanced and reflects ing taxes. This is the largest debt reduction $18 million in increased expenses while initiative in the town’s 365-year history. holding the line on taxes. The increased The 2024 Budget continues to pay down expenses are largely in areas in which town debt. As a result of the Town Board’s approach to debt reduction, 2024 debt we have no control. Health insurance costs, contractual salary service payments will be $4 million charges and skyrocketing lower than in 2017 when Suinterest rates make up the pervisor Saladino first took office, helping to alleviate vast majority of the rise on the expense side.

Our Town Board continues pressure on the operating This budget balancbudget. The reduction to keep its promises to es out those expenses ensure fiscal stability while would be even greater if by increasing non-tax delivering the highest level it were not for the sharp revenues like interrise in interest rates seen of services to our est earnings, Local throughout 2023. residents.

Government Assistance —Supervisor Economic Program funds and many Joseph Saladino Recovery & Job other revenue lines that have been more conservatively-budCreation geted under the administration. Despite Data suggests the global economy is record level inflation, the Town Budget already in a moderate slowdown but the continues to constrain government spend- odds of a severe recession are climbing ing while delivering the important services each day due to rising interest rates. residents have come to expect and deserve.

The Town Board is prepared to help residents find employment and sharpen their Record Breaking Debt skills. Through the career center, the town continues to offer free online résumé and Reduction The Town Board accelerated debt service job skills services to help residents prepare for workforce re-entry. A group of profespayments and limited new borrowings sional experts offer free startup advice to for capital projects. Before the Saladino small businesses. These services are also administration entered office, town debt

offered through a Mega Job Fair, offered free to all residents each October. The Saladino administration is committed to helping residents, especially those most in need during this current crisis, find meaningful employment opportunities.

To keep our local economy moving forward, the Town Board directed the Department of Planning & Development to launch online building permit applications and accept credit card payments.

The Saladino administration also reprioritized the workforce to process building applications at a faster pace. The town continues to offer many same-day permits, and has eliminated red-tape for businesses to keep outdoor dining open throughout 2024.

The Saladino administration and Town Board knows that anti-tax, pro-jobs policies are critical for the future of our economy.

Those policies helped attract the corporate headquarters of 1-800-Flowers to Jericho, as well as a Home Depot final destination facility in Hicksville. Furthermore, our policies helped attract a new Amazon distribution facility and hundreds of jobs to Syosset. This facility is significant for the economy as it generates millions in recurring economic activity while bringing new life to a brownfield property that has sat dormant for more than three decades.

Dream Car Restorations has found a new home in Plainview, and their automotive skills are featured on The Discovery Channel.

To keep downtowns vibrant and storefronts filled, the Town of Oyster Bay is investing money in downtown revitalization initiatives while supporting small businesses and non-profit organizations with federal grant money. In fact, the Town Board recently released millions of federal dollars to small businesses and chambers of commerce to keep them afloat and boost local initiatives. The town will soon break ground in Hicksville for a 200-unit residential building with retail.

Continuing On The Right Track!

In a short period of time, the Saladino administration has turned a multi-million-dollar operational deficit into a $88 million surplus while cutting property taxes and earning eight Wall Street credit rating upgrades. Now, the Town of Oyster Bay is delivering better services than ever before at a cost of only $144 a month for the average homeowner (less than the monthly cable bill).

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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83 Days Preserves Memory Of A Tragic Injustice George Stinny Jr. was executed for a crime he did not commit. (Film

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efore Emmett Till, there was George Stinney Junior; an African American boy that was wrongly accused, convicted, and executed for a crime that he did not commit. But who was George, and why has his name been lost to so many of us? More importantly, why is it so crucial we remember him?

In 1944 in Alcolu, South Carolina, a 14 year-old boy named George Stinney Junior was accused of murdering two white girls, Betty June Binnicker, age 11, and Mary Emma Thames, age 8. Pressured and coerced into offering a false confession, George was hurtled through the justice — or rather, injustice — system and sentenced to death by electric chair. He is the youngest person ever to be put to death this way. There were only 83 days from the time of his arrest to the day of his execution.

Writer Ray Brown and Director Andrew Howell came together to tell George’s story, a collaboration resulting in 83 Days. This short film has featured in numerous film festivals since its completion in 2018, and just recently was nominated as a contender for both the Oscars and the NAACP Image Awards.

In 2011, Brown was inspired by an article on social media which talked about

Stinney’s execution. When digging for more information, he was surprised by how unfamiliar the case was to him. “I was wondering why hadn’t I heard about this, since it’s not just African American history but U.S. history. He was the youngest person to be electrocuted in this country. And I decided in that moment it was a story that I wanted to tell.” Brown began the process of researching and writing just shy of 70 years since Stinney was put to death.

Howell was brought on through a mutual friend. At the time, he was working on a mini series about the Tulsa Race Massacre. The pair met down in Atlanta to discuss what to do with Stinney’s story. “I was interested in making this into a short film,” he explained.

“With the idea that we could potentially come back to it as a feature [film].”

Through the mutual dedication of everyone involved, the film was put together in the span of a few months. “We started [pairing down] the script in March, and by June, we were in production,” Brown said.

Howell added, “August was our first film festival screening.” Shooting the film took about three days.

All-in-all, the team flowed and collaborated well. “It was a great match up,” Brown said.

The film has been met with much acclaim

screenshots courtesy of 83daysfilm)

A jailmate tells George his story. since its first screening. The most common question the pair receive is who was actually responsible for the murders of Binnicker and Thames. And unfortunately, that is still a mystery to this day. Tales of a deathbed confession have run rampant in the decades since, stemming from a man of great influence in the town. But no legal action was ever taken to review the case until 2004 when a re-examination began. Stinney’s murder conviction was vacated in 2014, seventy years after he was executed, with a South Carolina court ruling that he had not received a fair trial, and was thus wrongfully executed.

While vacated, Stinney was not exonerated, a substantial difference. A vacated judgment makes a previous legal judgment legally void. This differs from cases of exoneration, when the conviction for a crime

is reversed either through demonstration of innocence, or a flaw in the conviction. In this sense, the case against Stinney was thrown out, but there was no legal recognition of his innocence, nor the hasty, unsubstantiated claims used against him in court.

According to Brown, “We discovered that [Stinney] was not only not guilty, but they didn’t have any evidence to support putting him to death.” Efforts to get Stinney exonerated by North Carolina were frequently delayed or refuted. “They were very reluctant to do that.” While the state vacated George’s sentence, they have yet to exonerate him legally or in spirit.

The research and writing of the film script paved the way for the vacation of Stinney’s sentence, and screenings have helped raise awareness for such an important historical event. As shown by audience responses, there is a rumbling anger over the injustice done to a victim of place, race, and time.

You can now stream 83 Days at https:// 83days.vhx.tv/ for only 99 cents. All funds are currently redistributed to the cast and crew, many of whom worked entirely as volunteers to make this film possible. Residual funds will go towards making this story even more impactful as a feature film. Thank you for your support!

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