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BPl renovation one year later Even though the renovation of the Baldwin Public Library was approved in May 2023 in a public referendum, the project did not start until early 2025. One year later, the library has made updates throughout the building, but the project is far from over. Above, the most recent photo of the advancements made on the maker space room, located on the second floor. At right, the second floor computer lab is being transformed into a workspace where library patrons will have access to the provided computers. Story, more photos, Page 3.

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Minimum wage increase soon to hit paychecks By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

New York state’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1, marking the third straight year of increases. In New York City, Westchester and Long Island, the wage increased to $17 per hour, and in the rest of the state to $16 per hour. This adjustment of $.50 per hour is part of a planned series of increases, which will be indexed to inflation starting in 2027. “From the tip of Montauk to Niagara Falls, this increase reflects our promise to put money back in New Yorkers pockets and uplift our hard workers,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “By continuing these investments and indexing wages to inflation, we’re making sure New Yorkers can keep up with rising costs by taking home more money.” “As costs rise, wages must keep pace,” State Sen. Jessica Ramos, who represents parts of Queens and is chair of the committee on labor, said. “Indexing the minimum wage to inflation was not radical, it was responsible, and it’s how we make sure that work is rewarded with dignity today and in the years ahead.” The ability for the state to increase its minimum wages traces its roots back to a 2023 agreement between Hochul and the state legislature. Minimum wage was also boosted by $0.50 per hour in 2024 and 2025. Starting in 2027, the minimum wage will increase annually at a rate determined by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for the Northeast Region — the most accurate regional measure of inflation. The state’s Department of Labor is working to educate employers and employees about wage changes. It offers free education seminars to help employers better understand labor laws and ensure compliance. Workers can visit the Department of Labor’s minimum wage webpage for more information, including an interac-

Minimum Wage: What to Know New rates as of Jan. 1 ■ $17 per hour: New York City, Long Island and Westchester ■ $16 per hour: Rest of New York state How much did it increase? ■ Wages rose by 50 cents per hour, marking the third straight annual increase. What’s next? ■ Beginning in 2027, New York’s minimum wage will be indexed to inflation, adjusting annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Courtesy Metro

Minimum wage increased in New York for the third year in a row. The wage increased to $17 per hour, with the state looking to help workers make ends meet. tive minimum wage lookup tool to verify their correct pay rate. If you earn minimum wage and do not see an increase reflected in your paycheck, wage complaints can be filed at DOL.NY.gov or by calling (833) 910-4378. “With costs rising, this increase is crucial for workers looking to make ends meet,” New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said.

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In early 2025, the Baldwin Public Library kicked off the first phase of its $11.6 million renovation project. One year later, the library transformation has made beautiful progress. The BPL released the first set of construction photos of the reimagined library to its website on April 10 of last year. The four photos showed the framing of several study rooms, maker space, and community room, as well as the entrance to the teen room. One month later, the library uploaded the next four images of additional newly renovated rooms. Patrons had the opportunity to get a sneak peak of the second floor community room, recording studio, small meeting room, and two study rooms. On Sept. 10, the BPL announced that lighting was starting to be installed on the second floor and uploaded pictures to show the progress that had been made throughout the rooms and areas they previously had shown off. On Nov. 14, Baldwin community members received the most recent updates and photos of the local library. For more information and continued progress reports, visit the Baldwin Public Library’s website: BaldwinPL.org/updates.

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The most recent photo of a lounge and one study room at the Baldwin Public Library.

The small meeting room can be used for studying.

The game room will be located on the second floor.

The newly updated bottle filling station. According to the floor plans on the BPL website, the teen space will now be located on the second floor. The new teen zone will be double the size of the previous space.

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jUsTIN ORTIz Hewlett Senior Basketball ORTIZ ADDED HIS name to Hewlett boys’ basketballl lore Dec. 26 by becoming the eighth player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. He entered the game needing 27 for the milestone and accomplished the feat in the third quarter. A third-year starter with a pair of All-County seasons under his belt, Ortiz averaged 17 points per game as a sophomore and 18.8 last season with 63 threes to rank among Nassau’s leaders.

games to watch Thursday, Jan. 8 Girls Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka............... 4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey .............. 4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Lawrence............... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainedge at Kennedy............. 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Long Beach .......... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Clarke at South Side .............. 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Clarke .............. 6:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................ 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Seaford ................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at West Hemp........... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ............... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North ........... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hicksville at Oceanside .......... 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne.............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Boys Basketball: Division at Mepham .............11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Baldwin ...............11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at F-Dale ........11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at V.S. Central .........11:45 a.m. Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Massapequa .......... 1 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Oceanside ................. 1 p.m.

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In his second year as coach, Jake Horton is trying to rebuild a winning culture for Baldwin wrestling. Once a powerhouse in the 1980s, the Bruins have bought into this long-term project, which can only take shape with triumphs on the mat. “As time goes on, traditions maybe fall off within a program,” Horton said. “It doesn’t always sustain what it once had. I think it’s important to build that back up. I tell the team that they are the kids that are going to make wrestling cool here. They’re the kids that are going to make the next generation want to come wrestle by going out there, putting in the work and winning matches.” In Horton’s first year with Baldwin, the Bruins started slow but gradually gathered momentum to finish 16th out of 40 teams at the Nassau Division I Championships. Both of their All-County wrestlers, Frantz Byron and Nakhin Stevens, are returning as seniors. Byron, the runner-up in the county final at 145 pounds, also qualified for state competition as a junior. Already the Bruins’ most decorated wrestler, he could grow even stronger in his final year. Stevens, a two-time All-County wrestler, is expected to be a menace at 118 pounds after finishing fifth in the county last season. “Sometimes, I feel like they’re reflections of me as a coach,” Horton said. “They hold all the other kids to their standards, which is such a high standard. They’re the most accomplished, they’re the ones who have put in the most time, and they’re still the ones that are always working the hardest.“ Byron and Stevens make for spectacular training par tners, as Stevens embraces the challenge beyond his weight class while Byron gains immense insight from Stevens’ technical ability. Horton often has to split the pair in order to keep other wrestlers sharp. “Every day, I have to almost pull [Stevens] away,” Horton said. “Go wrestle someone that’s close to your weight

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Senior Mitchell Carter, top, is looking for a big season for the Bruins after he dealt with injury last winter. class.” Defiant to the end, Stevens often ends up sparring with senior Jayden Young, who has kicked off his final season with an undefeated record at 285 pounds. “One of the football coaches, Bobby Appel, comes in all the time and just specifically works with Jayden, because heavyweight wrestling is a little bit different than the small guys,” Horton said. “Jayden takes everything that he tells him and recreates it on the mat. He’s maybe 7-0 on the year, so I’m definitely expecting big things from him.” Horton said that he expects Yassen Khan to excel at 110 pounds after catching fire late last season. After a difficult start, the young wrestler strung togeth-

er several late victories to earn All-Conference honors, kickstarting a hardworking off-season. Another sophomore, Francis Campasano, could face some of Baldwin’s toughest battles, as he will often have to wrestle outside his weight class, which h e s h a re s w i t h S t eve n s. H e h a s embraced these early challenges, even against much stronger opponents. Seniors Brandon Phang and Mitchell Carter fill out Baldwin’s lineup, and both seem likely to make breakthroughs in their final year. Phang has worked hard to turn technical ability into winning results, while Carter has worked his way back from an injury that cost him most of his junior year.

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work of community-based nonprofits, as well as individuals, families, and seniors in need. At an event in 2024 in Nassau County’s headquarters in Mineola, Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and chief executive of Island Harvest, and a former East Meadow Herald Person of the Year, explained that even though Nassau County has some of the wealthiest residents living within its zip codes, Island Harvest helps more than 100,000 neighbors in need. Annual distribution efforts have topped 10 million pounds in Nassau County. Many neighbors in need who receive food from Island Harvest are working, sometimes multiple jobs, to make ends need. “We’re on the side of action,” Shubin Dresner said of Island Harvest’s efforts. “We are providing support, and importantly, we’re providing 10 million pounds of food so we can be sure that our neighbors don’t have to worry about where their next meal comes from.” David Lyons, interim president and chief operating officer at PSEG Long Island said the company has long partnered with Island Harvest to collect, sort and distribute meals to Long Islanders facing food insecurity. “We have seen first-hand the good work Island Harvest has done, and we are thrilled that the PSEG Foundation is

What the grant supports The $100,000 grant to Island Harvest will support the organization’s Hunger Relief Action Fund, which helps ensure consistent access to food for Long Islanders facing food insecurity year-round. Island Harvest’s work includes: ■ Food collection and distribution ■ Hunger awareness and education Courtesy PSEG

island Harvest food Bank received a $100,000 donation from the pSeg foundation, a nonprofit that is supported and funded by pSeg, a major utility provider in the Long island region. randi Shubin dresner, president of island Harvest with david Lyons, interim president of pSeg. ensuring that even more good can be done through this $100,000 grant,” he said in a December release. Calvin Ledford Jr., president of the PSEG Foundation, said its work extends beyond providing clean and reliable energy to Long Islanders. “During times of economic challenges and hardship, these collaborations allow us to deliver meaningful solutions

that directly benefit families,” he said. “We are deeply grateful for each of our partners and for the impact these initiatives will have in helping local communities access the critical resources needed to stay safe, healthy, and secure.” “On behalf of the 240,000 people we serve who face food insecurity and uncertainty of when their next meal will come, we are incredibly grateful to

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By Francesca Coltrera A veritable avalanche of influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. If you’re overwhelmed by fads and hype around wellness, read on. Dr. Wynne Armand, a primary care physician at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham health care, recommends simple habits to boost health and wellness in everyday life. Quick fixes and fads may do little for our health, and some even prove harmful. Try to work healthy habits into your daily routines. If you’re a parent, sharing and modeling them can help children and teens embrace wellness, too. Bring mindfulness into your day Mindfulness and meditation are overlapping techniques proven to ease stress, improve sleep, and enhance concentration. “Anxiety and stress are very common issues in my practice,” says Armand. Worrying too often about the past or future is rarely helpful. The too-frequent release of stress hormones affects our heart, brain, and sleep, all of which have downstream consequences for our health. Practicing mindfulness — whether simply by appreciating birds and plants on a walk in green space, or using apps like Calm and Headspace — anchors you in the present moment. This can calm anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and amp up positive feelings. When applied to eating, mindfulness may help with weight loss by encouraging people to slow down to savor meals. Meditation knits together body and mind by focusing

on sensations, such as breathing, images, or a repeated word or phrase. One exercise that works equally well for adults and younger people is box breathing. The rhythmic pattern of breathing helps regulate the nervous system, reining in anxiety and stress, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and boosting focus. The rhythmic pattern of breathing helps regulate the nervous system, reining in anxiety and stress, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and boosting focus. Prioritize sleep Sleeping poorly can leave you feeling awful — snappish, foggy-headed, slow moving — and take a toll on your health over time. By contrast, getting sufficient, restful sleep supports the immune system, helps control weight, and aids physical well-being, mental well-being, memory, judgment,

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and other cognitive functions. It may even extend longevity. But how much sleep do you need? That varies with age and other factors: most adults need at least seven hours per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, sleep quality (a measure of refreshing, uninterrupted sleep versus tossing and turning) may be more important than nailing seven hours. And it’s worth noting that too much sleep — nine hours or more in one analysis of multiple studies — is linked to higher risk for early deaths, too. Be aware that sleep patterns and circadian rhythms that help rule sleep and wakefulness change over time. Good sleep hygiene can help. Tips include getting regular exercise, setting regular bedtime and wake-up times and turning off screens at least 30 minutes before going to bed.

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January 8, 2026 — BALDWIN HERALD

Local Kwanzaa celebration held on NYE By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ & STACY DRIKS Of the Freeport Herald

A public Kwanzaa celebration filled Roosevelt Field Mall on Dec. 31 with the sounds of drums, the movement of African dance and the glow of candlelight on New Years Eve. The celebration was led by parishioners from Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Freeport, who brought a traditional, family-centered observance into one of Long Island’s most visible public spaces. “God, we thank You, Lord, for this day, for bringing us to the very last day of the year,” said Pastor Jykolyn White of Zion Cathedral, who led the opening prayer. “We thank You, Lord for our ancestors who come before us. We thank You, Lord for those who will come after us.” Hosted in the North Court of Roosevelt Field Mall, the midday gathering transformed the bustling shopping destination into a space for cultural reflection and shared experience. Rather than formal speeches, the program unfolded through music, movement and ritual, offering striking visuals and natural sound as shoppers and community members paused to watch. “Today, as we gather in this place, we call the names of freedom fighters and truth tellers such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth,” said Rev. Sedgwick Easley the leader of the Union Baptist Church of Hempstead, who gave the libation. “We pour libation for the ancestors of Africa, for the kings and queens and scholars and builders and those who have paved the way for us,” he added. A drum procession moved through the mall court, drawing onlookers into the celebration, followed by African dance performances and moments of reflection involving clergy, elders and families. At the center of the observance was the lighting of a large mosaic kinara, marking Umoja, the first principle of Kwanzaa, which emphasizes unity within families and the broader community. Zion Cathedral Church of God in

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A framed artwork depicting dancers and drummers was displayed as part of the Kwanzaa presentation at Roosevelt Field Mall, reflecting themes of movement, music and cultural celebration. Christ played a central role throughout the program, with its members helping lead the drumming, dance and ceremonial elements. Their participation highlighted the church’s commitment to sharing cultural traditions and fostering community connections beyond its own congregation. Later in the program members of the Nassau County Legislature Minority Caucus such as Debra Mulé and Olena Nicks, along with community leaders, joined together in observing the candle-lighting and reflecting on the theme of unity expressed through the celebration. Organizers said the event was intended to highlight culture, togetherness and community leadership by bringing a meaningful tradition into a shared public space, inviting families and passersby alike to take part in the spirit of Kwanzaa.

Sabra Bailey, a dance instructor and professor at Adelphi University, demonstrates traditional modes of dance for the Kwanzaa celebration.

The president of the NAACP Zion Freeport chapter Donna Raphael holds a community calendar during a public Kwanzaa celebration at Roosevelt Field. Shelley Brazley, director of the Social Action Ministry at Zion Cathedra, plays the primary role in organizing the annual Kwanzaa celebration.

A large mosaic kinara stood at the center of the Kwanzaa display at Roosevelt Field Mall, with red, black and green candles symbolizing the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa during the public celebration.

things to know whole milk returns to schools The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which will restore whole and 2 percent milk to America’s school cafeterias for the first time since they were banned in 2012. Every serving of whole milk provides 13 essential nutrients including protein, calcium, and vitamin D, with recent scientific research showing that higher-fat milk consumption by children is associated with lower childhood obesity and other positive health outcomes. — Melissa Berman

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 by voice vote in December 2025, delivering final congressional approval for legislation that will restore whole and 2 percent milk to America’s school cafeterias for the first time in more than a decade. Schools participating in the USDA national school lunch and breakfast programs have not been permitted to serve whole milk since 2012, when they aimed to align school meal menus with Dietary Guidelines that proposed limiting fat consumption in children. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump and will give schools the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored organic or conventional whole, 2 percent, 1 percent, skim and lactose-free milk.

Recent national polling shows 91 percent of parents serve their children whole or 2 percent milk at home, and 81 percent of them support Congress passing legislation to reinstate these options in school meals. Recent scientific and medical research indicates that higher-fat milk consumption by children is associated with lower childhood obesity and other positive health outcomes. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act highlights health benefits milk provides to students, including better bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes. Since whole and 2 percent milk were banned from school meal menus more than a decade ago, school milk consumption and meal participation have declined; meaning children are consuming fewer essential n

The dairy industry is one of New York’s largest contributors to the agricultural economy, with nearly 3,000 dairy farms in New York that produce over 16.1 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation’s fifth largest dairy state. Schools served nearly 4.9 billion lunches in 2024, with 85 percent of students choosing milk, and school milk accounts for nearly 8 percent of all fluid milk sales, making it a significant market driver. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the passage of the legislation, stating it will help bring more milk from Upstate NY dairy farms to school cafeterias across America. The legislation provides a meaningful outlet for dairy farmers while ensuring students have access to the nutritious milk options they prefer at home.

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Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables

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New year, fresh flavors Your kitchen beckons By Karen Bloom

he holidays may be behind us, but winter’s cozy rhythm is in full force. January invites us to nest at home and gather in the kitchen, where comforting, flavorful dishes warm both body and spirit — and gently set the tone for healthier habits in the new year. It’s the perfect time to experiment “Top Chef”–style, playing with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. After all, few pleasures rival a hearty, nourishing meal shared on a cold winter evening.

additional 1-2 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. (If pasta is too dry, add reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time.) Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and reserved bacon.

Consider adding these recipes to your repertoire.

• 1 cup cubed butternut squash • 1 cup cubed carrots • 1 cup cubed parsnips • 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes • 1 cup cubed onion • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes • 3/4 cup chicken stock • 3 bay leaves • 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup dry red wine Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange in single layer on large baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes or until vegetables are golden brown. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Return all beef to skillet. Add roasted vegetables, stock, wine, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries A satisfying plate of pasta is especially welcoming on a cold winter day. • 4 slices bacon (approximately), cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 cups (about 12 ounces) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and vertically halved • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1 cup chicken broth • 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth • 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped • 6 ounces fettuccine (or another long pasta like spaghetti) • 2 ounces. Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Slowly cook bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set bacon aside. Increase heat to medium-high, arrange Brussels sprouts cut-side down in the rendered bacon fat and cook, without stirring, until sprouts begin to crisp and brown on the cut face, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and toss to combine with the sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the broth, vermouth, and dried cranberries, scraping up any fond from the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a fast simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the sprouts soften, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Transfer pasta to the skillet with the sprouts and liquid and toss continuously over medium-high heat for an

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is a terrific winter warmer-upper, served with a hearty bread or corn bread.

Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder A rustic, flavorful soup can be flavorful centerpiece to healthy, satisfying meal. This filling soup is packed with vegetables. • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 2 cups) • 3 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup ) • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup) • 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice

(about 1 cup) • 1/2 fennel bulb, quartered & sliced thin (about 1 cup) • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt • 2 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 medium onion, diced (about 2 cups) • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4inch dice (about 2 cups) 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs • 1 cup milk or unsweetened plain almond milk • Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • More pepper and thyme leaves for garnish Heat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until tender and browned in places, about 40 minutes, turning a couple of times while roasting. While the veggies are roasting, prepare the base of the soup. To a large saucepan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Pick out the thyme stems and discard. Stir in the roasted vegetables. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the chowder to the pitcher of a blender. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and stir to combine. The soup should be thick, rich, and creamy. Stir in the milk. Place the pot back on the burner, and, with the heat on medium-low, return to a simmer, stirring often to prevent burning. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve garnished with an additional turn of cracked pepper and thyme leaves.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” Yacht Rock Revue invites audiences on a nostalgic voyage through the melodies of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Since their humble beginnings in 2007, Atlanta, Ga.-based YRR has emerged as a pivotal figure in revitalizing yacht rock, sharing stages with icons and garnering a devoted following of “Anchorheads.” Inspired by soft rock’s golden era, the 10-piece band has mastered the art of recreating the breezy laid-back tunes that defined a generation. From the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to Hall & Oates’ velvety harmonies, their repertoire spans beloved hits that evoke memories of palm trees, ocean breezes and carefree summers. But Yacht Rock Revue isn’t just a tribute band. Their original compositions are a modern ode to the genre, capturing the essence of those bygone days while infusing it with a fresh and invigorating twist.

Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 8-10, 8 p.m. $82, $60.25, $49.25 $37.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

V is for Violet Families are welcome to Nassau County Museum of Art for a special storytime with children’s author Valerie Goldstein. During the interactive reading of her inspiring picture book “Violet’s Victory!”, young audiences will follow Violet — a determined girl with lavender hair — as she discovers her inner strength, perseverance as she chases her dreams. Violet wants to participate in Sports Day at her school. She walks with crutches for support, which she calls her “magic sticks.” Violet knows she will not be able to keep up with her classmates using crutches. Then she spots a purple handcycle! With determination and perseverance she participates in Sports Day. Every hue of purple is mentioned and makes for a perfect art connection. Following the reading, children and caregivers can meet the author during a book signing and participate in a handson craft inspired by Violet’s journey. Designed to spark imagination and open the door to meaningful conversations, the session celebrates resilience, self-belief and the joy of trying something new. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 p.m. $20 adult, $10 members and children. Register at nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337.

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featured on Hulu-TV’s “Comedy Brew,” MSNBC’s “Your Business,” ESPN’s “World Series of Poker,” and Comcast-TV’s “Who’s Laughing Now?” He allows us to see the world through the eyes of the son of a poker-playing mom and a jazz musician dad. And Jane Condon, mom of two boys, has been dubbed “an uppercrust Roseanne.” She loves to tell stories about her adventures (mostly survival tales) with her husband and kids.

Nassau County Museum of Art invites visitors into a world where reality is uncertain, dreams take shape, and the line between fact and imagination disappears. Works in “Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” challenge what we see and what we believe. Before abstraction took the spotlight in the mid-20th century, American artists captured the world as they saw it. This exhibit explores how artists across generations have reimagined “the real” in strikingly different ways. Works from both American and European artists are featured. On view through March 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Pilates classes

Start off the new year with Pilates with Reiki Meditation at Baldwin Public Library. The seven class series runs through February. Registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., also Jan 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 26 • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Elated Eagles

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to discover the mighty eagle. Since 1782, the bald eagle has been the United States’ national emblem and mascot. These amazing animals have an impressive wingspan of 7 feet and use their strong wings to soar 10,000 feet in the air. Come learn all about these majestic birds and make your own flying eagle craft in honor of National Save the Eagles Day. This is a drop-in program, free with admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

‘Violet’s Victory’

Families are invited to Nassau County Museum of Art for a special story time with children’s author Valerie Goldstein, who shares her inspiring picture book Violet’s Victory! Follow Violet, a determined young girl with lavender hair, as she discovers her strength, perseverance, and the power of adaptive sports on her journey to achieve her dreams. After the reading, meet the author for a book signing and enjoy a fun, hands-on craft inspired by Violet’s story of creativity,

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Fellas and Families: Art Adventures JAN

Paul Cornish Trio

Newly signed to Blue Note Records, Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish is making waves as one of the most innovative new voices in jazz. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tilles Center Atrium becomes an intimate lounge to showcase this exciting up-and-coming jazz talent. Cornish, who strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community, has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, and more. With Jonathan Pinson (drums) and Jermaine Paul (bass) he’ll perform selections from his Blue Note Records debut album “You’re Exaggerating. “ A Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus, Cornish blends deep jazz roots with bold, forward-thinking vision, transforming tradition into an electrifying and inspiring musical journey. A standout talent from Houston’s renowned High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish went on to earn degrees from USC and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. Now a member of Joshua Redman’s band, he has toured the • Where: LIU Post campus, 720 world and was featured on Redman’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert. “Paul is one of the most Northern Blvd., Brookville innovative pianists to come along in quite a while,” says Blue Note President Don • Time: 7:30 p.m. Was. “He is the next purveyor of that hallowed legacy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to • Contact: tillescenter.org or witness Cornish’s extraordinary artistry and boundless creativity live. (516) 299-3100

courage, and confidence. Children must be accompanied by an adult care giver.; $20 adult, $10 members and children. Advance registration preferred. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 1:30-3 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Puzzle Competition

Baldwin Public Library invites kids in grades 6-12 to a puzzle challenge in honor of Puzzle Day (Jan. 29), Work in teams of four, or individually, to solve a 500-piece puzzle before time runs out! Choose from an array of puzzles. No registration is required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 2-4 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Morse Code Moniker

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day. Stop by to learn about Samuel Morse, the telegraph and learn how to spell your name in dashes and dots while making a bracelet.

This is a drop-in program. Also discover more about Morse code in Communication Station on the second floor. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Fake News Detective

The internet is full of misleading headlines and clickbait. In this eye-opening workshop at Baldwin Public Library, you’ll discover fact-checking tools, strategies for evaluating sources, and ways to recognize fake news before you hit “share.” Sharpen your critical thinking and become a savvy online sleuth. Appropriate for adults and teens. Registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 4-5 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Board of Education meeting

The Baldwin Board of Education holds their monthly meeting at Baldwin High School.

• Where: 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Dr. • Time: 8 p.m.

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Fellas and Families: Story and Craft

Calling all dads, grandpas, and uncles! Bond with your loved one as you listen to a story and complete a craft together. Baldwin Public Library welcomes all Baldwin School District families of children in grades K-2, and any adult loved one is invited to accompany a child. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles, and male role models! Join artist and educator Candido Crespo of the CreativiDAD Project as he walks you and your loved one through the artistic process of collage. Baldwin Public Library welcomes all Baldwin School District families of children in grades 3-5, and any adult loved one is invited to accompany a child. Registration required; inperson and phone registration only. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 3:30 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out

Long Island Children’s Museum’s welcomes all to the opening of its new exhibit. Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out provides interactive experiences that help visitors learn about the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives. Hands-on and digital experiences focus on the five emotions featured in the film: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear. Kids learn to recognize emotions and explore ways that we express and manage our own emotions. With opening weekend activities to celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Comic showcase

Known for their elite brand of clever comedy, The Ivy League of Comedy visits the Madison Theatre. You’ve heard their brilliant comedic voices on late-night television and Comedy Central and on the club circuit. The lineup features Keith Alberstadt, who’s playful personality radiates on stage. He mixes light-hearted sarcasm with a southern charm and has become a favorite at comedy clubs and theaters. Also Clayton Fletcher, who’s heard every day on Sirius/XM Radio’s Laugh USA, Blue Collar Comedy, and Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole stations. He has been

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LEGAL NOTICE Formation of 42-36 NORTHERN BLVD LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/2025. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Jon Halperin, 1144 Atlantic Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 157558 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 01/21/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 38/26. BALDWIN Lynette G. Taylor Revocable Trust, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct 2nd floor deck attached to dwelling, variance, lot area occupied, maintain rear addition & 2nd floor addition open below both attached to dwelling., W/s Mattison St., 99.96’ N/o Barth Dr., a/k/a 1634 Mattison St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-Streaming-

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC CENTER ADDITION, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, PARKING LOT, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES AT BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL SED# 28-02-10-03-0-009-043 CONTRACT G – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT M – MECHANICAL WORK CONTRACT P – PLUMBING WORK CONTRACT E – ELECTRICAL WORK Will be received until 10:30 AM prevailing time on February 9, 2026, at the Business Office of the Baldwin Union Free School District, located at 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, NY 11510, at which time and place where all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud and where the identity of all offerers will be publicly disclosed. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning January 5, 2026 as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom. com Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-845-651-3845, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to Baldwin Union Free School District. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring

documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Please note REVplans and melville.h2mplanroom. com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom. com Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: Athletic Center Addition at Baldwin Senior High School. The School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if contract name and bidder’s name do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. No phone, fax or email bids will be accepted. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the BALDWIN UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders NOTICE TO BIDDERS BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening, except as permitted by General Municipal Law § 103(11). A pre-bid conference and walk through is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the project site. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the school, at which time they shall be escorted to the area of work. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention, and it reserves its right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, providing the required security who, to the Board’s satisfaction, meets the experience, technical, budget and all specification requirements and has references and responses from references that are deemed acceptable by the Board. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or portions thereof, or alternates, or alternatives, to waive any informality and to accept such bids, or portions thereof, or alternates, or alternatives which, in the opinion of the Board, are in the best interests of the School District. Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District 960 Hastings Street Baldwin, New York 11510 157648 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 615048/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. HELMUT DARBOUZE, if living, and if she/he 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 the following designation, namely: the 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; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 2788 CENTRAL AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510 Section: 54, Block: 285, Lot: 31 __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete

where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $564,707.00 and interest, recorded on January 16, 2024, in Book M Vl-47403 at Page 384, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 2788 CENTRAL AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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 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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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:December 19th,

2025 Westbury, NY ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 157547 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff -againstNASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR; LORI J. MILLMAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE SCHEIGE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 29, 2025 and entered on November 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 54-580-2 Said premises known as 3418 CAREY LANE, BALDWIN, NY 11510 Approximate amount of lien $643,985.96 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 002905/2016. THERESA ANN DRISCOLL, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* BALDWIN HE*} 157278 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE 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. BARBARA E STANLEY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 16, 2025, 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 January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2847 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 277 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $110,859.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606057/2023. Kenneth L. Gartner, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 242806-1 157307 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2018-RP1, Plaintiff AGAINST DEVON TEAPE, MARIE TEAPE-FLEURY AKA MARIE TEAPE FLEURY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 23, 2025, 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 January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 820 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54 Block 277 Lot 122. Approximate amount of judgment $426,334.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606522/2024. For sale

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Baldwin schools gave back last year This holiday season, Baldwin schools made remarkable contributions to the community and beyond. Through various initiatives, such as collections and fundraisers for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, Thanksgiving food drives, and clothing drives, students, families, and staff have united to promote the spirit of giving. These efforts by the Baldwin Union Free School District exemplify the community’s generosity and active involvement.

Baldwin High School

Beyond traditional fundraisers and food drives, the Baldwin High School community came together to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Student Government hosted a spirit day in which staff donated funds to support Jamaica relief efforts. The Key Club and Haitian Caribbean Club organized bake sales, while Adeline Scibelli, varsity cheerleading coach, and the varsity cheerleaders collected items to be sent to Jamaica. Collectively, the high school raised nearly $600 for the Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans at Home (JAHJAH) Foundation. Additionally, from late November through December, the Baldwin High School Mentor Program led its “Mentors Give Back” initiative. Students in the Life Skills program visited classrooms during homeroom to sell keychains, with proceeds supporting Jamaica relief efforts.

Baldwin Middle School

Baldwin Middle School demonstrated its commitment to compassion and global citizenship through the National Junior Honor Society’s “Help Heal Jamaica Hurricane Relief Drive.” Requested items included toiletries, baby supplies, nonperishable foods, household essentials, and clothing for men, women, and children. The school community collected essential supplies, resulting in four barrels of aid sent to Jamaica for families affected by Hurricane Melissa. NJHS

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Students at Plaza Elementary School participated in the “Plaza Cares” initiative to help families in need. Advisor Laurie Tricamo praised the community’s inspiring support, while Erica Taylor emphasized that such initiatives teach children values like kindness and empathy. This drive not only provided critical assistance but also reinforced the school’s mission to cultivate compassionate leaders.

Brookside Elementary School

At Brookside, a clothing FUNdraiser took place for families to donate clothing and other household items. The fundraiser not only helped those in need but also strengthened the bonds within the Brookside community, reminding everyone of the joy that comes from giving and connecting with one another.

Lenox Elementary School

Lenox hosted a “Thanksgiving Pajama Day Fundraiser,” where students and staff were encouraged to wear pajamas in exchange for a suggested $2 donation, although any contribution was welcomed. Through the outstanding participation, Lenox was able to provide Thanksgiving meals and holiday assistance to families in need within the community. In addi-

tion, throughout the holiday season, Lenox also collected school supplies to aid schools affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Meadow Elementary School

After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica and forced her family to cancel their annual trip, Meadow Elementary PTA mom Christina Espeut was inspired by her 10-year-old daughter Caelyn’s question—“How can we help?”—to launch a school-wide relief effort. With support from Meadow Elementary principal, PTA, students, parents, and the wider Baldwin community, donations quickly poured in.

Plaza Elementary School

of giving and community support was evident throughout the holiday season. The “Plaza’s Giving Flight” initiative empowered families with gift cards from stores like Target and Walmart, allowing them to choose what they needed most, whether it was a can of soup or a $5 card. The school community also showed its caring nature through the “Plaza Cares” program, supporting Saint Christopher’s Outreach with acts of kindness. Plaza’s Student Council also organized a drive for supplies for families affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and locally, partnered with Bethlehem Assembly of God for a successful Thanksgiving Drive, ensuring local families had what they needed for a meaningful celebration.

Steele Elementary School

Steele has been actively giving back to the community through various initiatives. From a carwash to clothing drives, the elementary school worked with the PTA to give back in numerous ways. For instance, local Chipotle and Applebee’s locations partnered with the school for fundraising events, where a portion of sales supported school programs. For Thanksgiving, they orchestrated a Canned Foods Drive, inviting students and their families to donate non-perishable items to help stock local food pantries. Steele also supported those in need through a Carecycle Clothing Drive Fundraiser, as well as a traditional Winter Clothing Drive. — Allyson Ferrari

At Plaza Elementary School, the spirit

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 22, 2025, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and STAMATIOS SITZANIS A/K/A S. SITZANIS, 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 January 26, 2026 at

3:30PM, premises known as 2753 CENTRAL AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510; and the following tax map identification: 54-284-26. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BALDWIN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608418/2019. Paul L. Meli, Esq. - Referee.

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Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Nurse Assisting teacher Marie Brown, right, was joined by industry partners Nancy Coogan, a retired registered nurse from Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, and Paula Magdalena Vidal, president of Autism Horizon Consulting, at the school’s recent Industry Advisory Recognition Brunch.

Industry professionals honored at brunch Nassau BOCES Barry Tech recently honored more than 100 industry partners during its annual Industry Advisory Recognition Brunch. Among those attending the event were Barry Tech Nurse Assisting teacher Marie Brown and industry representatives Nancy Coogan, a retired registered nurse from Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, and Paula Magdalena

Vidal, president of Autism Horizon Consulting. The annual brunch brings together students, educators and Nassau BOCES board members, administrators, faculty and staff to thank industry mentors for their continued guidance, collaboration and support of student learning. –Jordan Vallone

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my Goodman, an intrepid journalist and a Long Island native, explained after a recent screening of a documentary about her that she is “committed to independent media being the oxygen to a democratic society.” The documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” had its premier at the DC/DOX film festival in Washington, D.C., in June, and has been shown at other film festivals, at which it has also received awards. And now she was “here on Long Island!” she exclaimed after kArl the documentary grossmAn was featured last month as the opening-night presentation of the Hamptons Doc Fest. Being on Long Island was “really a thrill,” Goodman said following the showing at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. She is a 1975 Bay Shore High School graduate, and after graduating from Harvard with an anthropology degree, she went to work at WBAI, the listener-sponsored radio station in New York City, part of the Pacifica network. It was there that Goodman co-founded and became — and still is — host and

executive producer of “Democracy Now!” It began as a radio program, and subsequently expanded to television, too. Goodman has not only been a journalist on radio and TV, but has authored or co-authored books including “Standing Up to the Madness,” “The Exception to the Rulers,” “The Silenced Majority” and “Democracy Now! Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America,” published in 2017. As the website for it then related: “In 1996 Amy Goodman began hosting a show on Pacifica Radio called Democracy Now! to focus on the issues and movements that are too often ignored by the corporate media. Today Democracy Now! is the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., broadcasting on over 1,400 public television and radio stations around the world, with millions accessing it online at democracynow.org.” A documentary is different than a book. I’ve authored books and also written and presented documentaries, and as a journalism professor at SUNY Old Westbury, I taught for years a course called “Documentary: Theories and Techniques.” As John Grierson, the Scottish filmmaker credited with coining the term “documentary” in 1926, explained, a documentary focuses on an “actuality”

— capturing and showcasing the real-life issues of real people, with the “original” people involved, and “original” scenes, conveying a truer picture of reality, he felt, than actors and a set could provide. That’s what the documentary about Goodman does. It starts with her trying to question Wells Griffith, the representative of the first Trump administration at a 2018 United Nations climate conference in Poland. She asks Griffith about President Trump’s claim that climate change is a hoax. Griffith scrambles away up a series of stairways, with Goodman keeping up, and charges her with “harassment.” “A reporter asking you a question,” Goodman responds, “is not harassment.” The documentary then shifts to Goodman’s reporting on the 1991 killing of more than 200 independence protesters in East Timor by Indonesian troops, and shows her and fellow journalist Allan Nairn badly beaten. It includes her arrest, with other journalists, in a police sweep of an anti-war demonstration at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. It presents scenes of Goodman covering Native Americans in Standing Rock, N.D., in 2017, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, which brought with it

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the threat of oil spills that could contaminate the Missouri River and the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation’s water supply, as Goodman faced arrest. These are just some of the elements of “Steal This Story, Please!” The archival footage illuminates. The directing, by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, is superb. The words of Goodman running through it are eloquent. Here’s the description of the documentary in the Hamptons Doc Fest program: “Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. ‘Steal This Story, Please!’ is a gripping portrait of Amy, the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. The film is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: What happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?” In kicking off the 18th year of the Hamptons Doc Fest with the documentary about Goodman, Jacqui Lofaro, the festival’s founder and executive director, spoke of “journalism’s vital role in revealing truth.” Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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he arts — literature, music, drama, painting, sculpture — form a narrative that helps explain the origins and promises of a society. The arts help us explore our history and imagine our future. While Long Island is well known for health sciences and aerospace technology, it is also a major home for culture — the arts and artists. Think of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, F. Scott Fitzgerald and “The Great Gatsby,” Stanford White and the Gold Coast, Harry Chapin, Chuck D roBErT A. and Public Enemy, Adelphi sCoTT Professor Paul Moravec’s Pulitzer Prize for Music, Billy Joel and countless others. We are fortunate to have the Long Island Arts Alliance, a regional arts service organization dedicated to strengthening the arts and arts education across Nassau and Suffolk counties. It does this through advocacy for private and public funding, research into best practices and innovations, programming for people of all ages as well as for performance and

recognition, and promoting collaboration across sectors. LIAA partnered with the Center for an Urban Future to report on the condition of the arts and arts education on Long Island. The report, “Sustaining Long Island’s Creative Spark,” offers important insights. Among them are: ■ Arts and culture employment on Long Island grew 21.8 percent from 2014 to 2024, more than five times the region’s overall job growth.

received about 3.2 percent of awards. Yet Long Island is home to 15 percent of New York’s population. In addition, grants to Long Island arts organizations were about 21 percent lower than the statewide average. So Long Island not only receives a small share of the total; it also receives smaller average awards than the rest of the state. The size of grants to Long Island artists, however, increased about 375 percent over 2024. This reflects a small but targeted pilot program that LIAA ran this year. It acted as a fiscal sponsor and outreach coordinator, met one-on-one with artists, reviewed proposals, and helped first-time applicants navigate the process. LIAA submitted 14 artist applications; nine were funded, and all nine were first-time state grant recipients. The pattern is clear: when Long Island has the support and infrastructure to compete, it can bring in substantially more state funding. Without that support, the region continues to be underrepresented. LIAA is now advocating for Nassau and Suffolk to seed a Long Island grants

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■ Long Island’s resident artist and design workforce increased to over 10,500, even as the under-65 population declined.

■ Nonprofit arts and culture organizations generate $330 million in annual economic activity on Long Island, supporting 4,905 jobs and $81 million in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments. The center found that Long Island’s arts sector is performing at a high level, but state funding lags. For example, Long Island received about 2.5 percent of the total grant funding awarded, and

academy for the arts. The goal is to build a reliable, long-term pipeline of grant-ready organizations and artists so the region finally gets its fair share of state and federal arts funding. The proposed academy would provide training and coaching for artists and small or midsized nonprofits; offer shared tools, templates and guidance for preparing competitive applications; and deliver cohort-based workshops and one-on-one support tied to the New York State Council on the Arts and other public funds. LIAA is seeking an initial investment of $50,000 from each county to scale this model. The results to date suggest that even this modest local investment can unlock hundreds of thousands of additional state dollars for Long Island’s creative sector. To date, more than 50 organizations and individual artists have indicated support for the grants academy concept. LIAA will continue to advocate for this resource at the county and state level. It is imperative to step up advocacy for Long Island arts, and essential for the LIAA to expand its influence in promoting the value of culture to the community. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

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very January, we perform the same ritual. We draw a hard line between who we were and who we intend to become, armed with resolutions that sound decisive and hopeful: lose 20 pounds, save more money, finally become more disciplined. And yet, by February, or sooner, many of these goals quietly dissolve. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a structural one. Traditional goal-setting asks too much of willpower and too little of reality. It assumes that motivation is stable, that life will cooperate, and that change happens neatly within arbitrary timelines. Behavioral research consistently shows the opposite. Willpower fluctuates. Stress, fatigue and unexpected events derail even the most sincere intentions. A goal like “exercise five times a week” collapses the moment work runs late, a child gets sick or winter motivation disappears. The problem isn’t laziness; it’s designing change by focusing on outcomes instead of behavior. Consider the familiar stories of those who set weight-loss goals. For weeks they follow strict rules, track every calorie and push through workouts fueled by January enthusiasm. Then, when the scale stalls or life intervenes, frustration sets in. The goal becomes a source of shame rather than support, and quitting feels inevitable. Contrast this with someone who

builds a simple system instead: walking for 20 minutes after dinner, cooking the same three nourishing meals during the week, keeping snacks visible and convenient. No dramatic target, no deadline, just repeatable behaviors that fit real life. One approach relies on intensity; the other relies on design. The same pattern shows up at work. Professionals set ambitious annual targets — revenue milestones by the third quarter, promotion by December — tying their sense of progress to metrics largely outside their control. When external conditions change, motivation craters. A systems-based approach looks different: a weekly ritual of deep work, a monthly feedback loop, a principle of saying no to low-leverage tasks. These don’t guarantee a promotion, but they dramatically increase clarity, energy and long-term momentum. What replaces resolutions isn’t a lowering of ambition; it’s a smarter framework. Instead of obsessing over outcomes or focusing on inputs, what’s important are the actions you can show up for even on imperfect days. Instead of intensity, prioritize consistency. Ten minutes completed daily beats an hour attempted sporadically. Instead of perfection, build adaptability. Systems that can bend won’t break when life gets messy. This reframing also forces us to rethink what progress means. In 2026, progress doesn’t look like constant

acceleration or public metrics that reward burnout. It looks like sustainability. It looks like habits that support physical and mental health, boundaries that protect attention, and routines that make good choices easier over time. Progress is waking up with less dread. It’s energy that lasts past Wednesday. It’s the ability to course-correct without starting over. The myth of the January fresh start persists because it’s comforting. It promises a clean slate, a dramatic reset. But meaningful change rarely respects the calendar. People quit smoking on random Tuesdays. They start therapy after breaking points, not countdowns. They rebuild routines in April, September or the middle of a chaotic week. When we tie improvement to a date, we also tie failure to missing it. A healthier approach is permissionbased rather than deadline-driven. You can begin again at any point. You can adjust systems without declaring them broken. You can measure progress by how supported you feel, not how perfect your execution looks. This January doesn’t need another list of resolutions destined to expire. It can be a moment to design a life that works beyond motivation — one built on systems, rituals and principles that make showing up easier than giving up. For those tired of trying harder and ready to live better, that shift changes everything.

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hank you to residents of Legislative District 11 for re-electing me and giving me the honor of continuing to serve you for another

term. A new year always gives me a spark of hope, and that fuels my determination to see Nassau County operate in a more equitable and responsible manner. With many of us contemplating our 2026 resolutions, it’s an exercise that would benefit county leaders and the constituencies they serve. These are but a few of the issues DELiA that county govDeRiGGi-WHiTTon ernment should prioritize as we set our goals: To finally get the opioid funds into the hands of frontline agencies. Nassau County has been far too slow in its efforts to get nearly $100 million in opioid settlements to agencies providing lifesaving prevention, treatment and recovery resources. A review of Nassau’s financial system shows that, as of December, less than 7 percent of that money had made it out of county bank accounts and into actual treatment initiatives. With hopes of getting this vital pro-

gram onto a better path, the Legislature authorized the use of $1 million of the funds to bring in an outside agency to cut through the red tape. But the funds have languished for years while lives continue to hang in the balance — and that must change. Remove politics from community grants. Over the past two years, the Legislature’s Democratic minority has fought tooth and nail to secure equitable resources for our communities. We have had to take this approach because County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to act as though only the districts served by members of his party are entitled to those funds. By sticking together as a caucus, we delivered $1.3 million to equip our first responders and firefighters, and advanced long-delayed grants from the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund to support cultural agencies, such as the Sea Cliff Arts Council, that boost regional tourism. Despite Blakeman’s hyper-partisanship and stubbornness, we are delivering for our constituents. But there is much more work to be done in 2026. To date, Republican districts have received approval for 58 Community Revitalization Program grants — for

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schools, libraries, parks and more. Democratic districts? Just two. In the new year, let’s judge these projects by how they will enrich the lives of children and protect our first responders — not whether the applicant is Democrat or Republican. Invest equally in Nassau’s infrastructure. The Democratic minority secured a 2025 capital plan that invests in our law enforcement and medics, strengthens vital infrastructure and delivers tens of millions of dollars in resources for critical improvements in our districts. Looking ahead to the 2026 plan, I will continue to prioritize these upgrades for District 11:

know that generous Nassau County residents can more than meet the challenge.

■ Glen Cove, Glen Head and Sea Cliff: We remain focused on advancing the Shore Road flood-mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project. ■ Shore Road seawall, Baxter Estates: I continue to work with many levels of government to secure the roadway, protect the beach from erosion, add ADAcompliant sidewalks, improve lighting and provide amenities such as benches. ■ Baxter Pond, Baxter Estates/Port Washington: We are cleaning the basins to improve water flow, and are working

to secure approvals for dredging. ■ Crescent Beach, Glen Cove: Our test results at the end of the summer were very promising, and we hope to share more good news in the spring. Extend a helping hand all year long. A project nearest to my heart during the Legislature’s last term was our successful efforts to secure $43,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding that equipped Glen Cove’s Nosh food pantry, and $50,000 for Plant A Row for the Hungry, in Port Washington, to feed families throughout our region. With President Trump’s megabill, underfunding of federal nutrition assistance programs was rampant, making it more critical than ever to support local hunger-fighting organizations. That’s where each of us comes in — and I know the generous hearts of Nassau County residents can more than meet the challenge. Please consider supporting one of the many toy drives that will put a smile on a child’s face in 2026, and give what you can to your local food pantry throughout the year. Together we can give families the greatest gift of all this year: a chance at a new start and better days to come. I wish all of you a joyous New Year! Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove, represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s minority leader.

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