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Long Island marathon draws runners to the heart of East Meadow

From 5K to 26.2, crowds pack into Eisenhower Park

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Runners from near and far hit the pave ment in Eisenhower Park this weekend for the Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon, drawing thousands of ath letes, families, foodies and more for a cele bration of endurance, community and local connection.

Festivities kicked off with a 5K Family Fun Run on May 1, followed by a 10K and 1K Kids Fun Run on May 2 and the half mara thon and marathon on May 3. Each race began, and ended, in East Meadow’s Eisen hower Park.

The marathon is the premier sporting event in Nassau County and an economic

generator for the area. It also is a great source of community entertainment outside of the races. A food truck festival ran all weekend, along with a full lineup of music entertainment at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in the park. The marathon, which celebrated its 53rd year, has been sponsored by Jovia Financial Credit Union for the last decade.

Over 4,000 runners participated in the weekend’s festivities.

“The Marathon Weekend brings together people from all over the globe,” race director Corey Roberts said in a news release. “I can not thank Jovia enough for continuing their support as the title sponsor of the marathon.”

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Runners came down the final stretch of the race path during the Long Island Marathon Weekend

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EMCon returns with cosplay and creativity

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The East Meadow Public Library was anything but quiet over the weekend as EMCon AnimeFest turned the space into a lively celebration of anime, cosplay and pop culture, drawing families, fans and creators from across Long Island.

From the moment visitors stepped inside, the library buzzed with energy. Costumed attendees roamed the halls, posing for photos and swapping tips, while younger fans clutched sketchbooks and merch, eager to take part in the day’s activities. The festival blended entertainment with hands-on experiences, creating an environment that felt as much like a convention floor as a community gathering space.

A steady lineup of live performances and guest appearances anchored the weekend. Emmy Award–winning performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, best known as the voice of Abby Cadabby on “Sesame Street,” drew enthusiastic crowds, greeting fans and sharing moments that resonated with both children and nostalgic adults. Performer Robin Channing, known as “The Mind Bender,” captivated audiences with a mix of magic and mentalism that left attendees guessing long after the show ended. The energy carried into the festival’s musical offerings, as Eternal HOSHI delivered a high-energy concert packed with anime-inspired hits that had the crowd singing along.

Cosplay was at the heart of the event, with creativity on full display throughout the library. Young participants took center stage during the kids cosplay contest, confidently showing off handmade costumes and embodying their favorite characters. The main cosplay competition brought even more intricate designs, with participants showcasing detailed craftsmanship, from elaborate armor builds to carefully styled wigs. Workshops, including a session with cosplay creator Rizuki, gave attendees the chance to learn techniques and collaborate, further fueling the creative spirit of the weekend.

By the end of the weekend, EMCon AnimeFest had transformed the library into more than just a venue — it became a shared space for expression, fandom and community. Whether attendees came for the performances, the cosplay or simply to connect with others who share their interests, the festival delivered an experience that was as engaging as it was memorable.

Photos by Holden Leeds/Herald

Fans of anime, cosplay, pop culture and more flocked to East Meadow’s EMCon on April 25 and 26. Above, Sarah Demoforky and Sam Reinhardt dressed as Mabel Pines and Wendy Corduroy from the television series, ‘Gravity Falls.’

Stephen McDonald dressed as Skelos from ‘Atlantis.’

Michael Ford dressed as Sir Julius. He created each of the helmets on display.

Julianna Merrick as Ocal Koko. Jillian Creccaro-Sonia from ‘Nevermind’ and Brianna Pucci-Alice from ‘Angel.’

The editor’s desk

In every word typed, in every word researched to ensure its accuracy and appropriateness, there is an invisible editor’s desk behind my dining room table.

Of course, it starts with me and the process from thinking out phrases in my head to finally sitting down and capturing the thoughts, the verbal pathways to lead me and my reader to the final word.

But from the very beginning, I have had to get the confirmation and “sanity check” from any family member who has shared the moment I describe in the articles.

before I hit send. Often it is the longest five minutes of my life, but not as long or as bad as awaiting the radiologist’s annual review of a sonogram or MRI.

As he reads, I poke and prod with, “Is it okay? Does it make sense? Does it work?”

And when it doesn’t, because sometimes it doesn’t, there is disappointment, frustration and my demand to justify my approach. Fortunately, reading it as “the common man” he identifies the problems and confusions that a few changes can quickly erase.

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“All life is an experiment and the more experiments the better”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it” – Brian Tracy

“Accept what is. All pain comes from resistance” – Zen saying

“Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die”

– Buddha

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all the others” – Cicero

“When you’re good to others, you are best to yourself” – Ben Franklin

“The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion” – Ben Franklin

“Nothing in life is so hard that you can’t make it easier by the way you take it”

– Ellen Glasgow

“Life appears to me to be too short to be spent in nursing animosity or regret”

– Charlotte Bronte

“Not money, or success, or position, or travel, or love makes happiness - service is the secret” – Kathleen Norris

“To understand all is to forgive all” – Evelyn Waugh

It starts with my son, daughter (and more recently my son-in-law), who are reachable by text, email or stairwell to stop and take a look at the work. The objective is comfort (me) and courtesy (them) noting any changes or concerns. It’s not negotiable, if they are uncomfortable with the writing, it’s deleted. This has gotten me into confrontation with an editor (not at Richner Communications) who required more specifics than our family was willing to share and I reluctantly pulled the piece before it could be published. I have never quite recovered from that disappointment but would do it again in a heartbeat.

Yet it is my husband (the editor in chief as it were) who gets a final look

There have only been two times in recent memory when I went ahead with my work without his conscientious review: once when he called me out on a piece I could not use under any circumstances and another when I was generally angry and didn’t want to show him anything. In both times he was right, and I was regretfully wrong, proving that you can benefit by editing an approach, as often as the writing.

A contributing writer to the Herald since 2012, Lauren Lev is a direct marketing/advertising executive who teaches marketing fundamentals as well as advertising and marketing communications courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Old Westbury.

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THINGS TO KNOW MAY EVENTS

Three can’t-miss ways East Meadow library is turning May into a hub of test prep, tunes and timeless crafts

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

East Meadow Public Library is proving this month that libraries are no longer just quiet places for books — they’re becoming community stages, classrooms and creative workshops all at once. From helping teens sharpen their edge before col-

n Teens can learn how to beat the SAT and ACT at their own game

For high school students staring down the pressure of college admissions testing, East Meadow Public Library is offering more than a study session — it’s offering strategy. The library’s “SAT/ACT Tips & Tricks” program on Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Young Adult Room will focus on how standardized tests are intentionally designed to mislead students and how to recognize those traps before they cost valuable points. Open to grades 10 through 12, the in-person workshop aims to build confidence as much as test-taking skill. Organizers note that the program will begin promptly, with late arrivals risking forfeiture of their spot, underscoring just how in-demand these teen academic support offerings have become.

lege entrance exams to filling the building with bluegrass music and hands-on history, the library is offering residents three distinctly different ways to learn, relax and connect. Whether patrons are looking to outsmart the SAT, enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert or stitch together a patriotic keepsake, there is something on the calendar designed to draw every generation through the doors.

n A bluegrass mainstay will bring a Sunday soundtrack to the community room

Music lovers can swap their usual quiet library visit for the lively twang of mandolins and harmonies when Buddy Merriam and the Back Roads take the stage Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room. Merriam, celebrating 45 years leading one of the Northeast’s longest-running professional bluegrass bands, has built a reputation since 1980 for high-energy performances and original musicianship rooted in traditional Americana. The afternoon concert gives East Meadow residents a chance to experience that enduring sound close to home in an intimate setting. Registration opens first to East Meadow library cardholders, and with only four seats allowed per registration, library officials are expecting demand for this homespun yet high-caliber musical event.

n Adults can stitch Revolutionary-era history into a handmade keepsake

History and craftsmanship will come together on Wednesday, May 27, when East Meadow Public Library hosts “Stitching Stars & Roses with Old Westbury Gardens” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Makerspace. Designed as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the adults-only workshop will guide participants through creating an embroidered hoop featuring 13 stars for the original colonies surrounding a rose, the national flower. Along the way, attendees will also learn how embroidery and botanical knowledge shaped everyday life during the Revolutionary era. For a $5 fee, patrons leave not just with a finished handmade decoration, but with a tactile connection to the country’s early history — blending education, art and nostalgia in one evening.

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ONE OF MANY REASONS the Red Devils have established themselves as one of the favorites in Nassau Class A baseball, Torres threw their second no-hitter this spring April 27 in Plainedge’s 8-0 win over Locust Valley. The righthander struck out 15 and walked only one as the Red Devils won their 13th straight game without a loss. The performance upped Torres’ record on the mound to 5-0 with a 1.75 ERA and 0.61 WHIP with 56Ks in 28 innings.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, May 7

Softball: South Side at Hewlett 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Plainedge at Mineola 4:45 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Baseball: Massapequa at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Baseball: Uniondale at V.S. Central

Softball: Farmingdale at Plainedge

Softball: Baldwin at V.S. North

Softball: Uniondale at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at North Shore 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at Garden City 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Manhasset at Farmingdale 5:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Plainedge at South Side 6 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. South at East Rockaway 7 p.m.

Friday, May 8

Softball: Lynbrook at Elmont 4:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Freeport 5 p.m.

Softball: Glen Cove at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: Mepham at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Softball: Garden City at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Baseball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Hewlett at Carey

5 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at Clarke 5 p.m.

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SPORTS

Double-digit victories for Clarke

By Andrew Coen sports@liherald.com

Aided by a senior heavy roster, the Clarke boys lacrosse team has taken a big step this spring and finds itself in the mix for a league title,

The Rams entered the week at 10-2 overall and 5-0 in Conference C-D with four games remaining. Clarke has already far exceeded its win total from last year’s 7-9 campaign and is in line to tackle postseason games in mid-May.

“We’ve been competitive in every game and It feels like they bought into what the coaches are emphasizing,” said Clarke boys lacrosse head coach Joe Hasbrouck. “It’s been a good start and is nice to see the results kick in for them.”

Clarke made it seven wins in its last eight games with an 8-7 overtime non-league victory over Bellmore JFK last Thursday on a winning goal from senior midfielder Liam Morgan with 2:30 left in the extra session. Morgan and sophomore attackman Everett Barsuaskas both tallied three goals in the win.

Morgan (41 goals, 14 assists) leads a veteran midfield unit comprising fellow seniors David Quesada and Justin Montez. Hasbrouck credited Morgan with improving his game off of his junior campaign in which he registered 36 goals.

“He has really expanded on his game as far as his understanding of how we’re trying to get him to play, what our offense wants to look like,” Hasbrouck said. “Last year he was much more of a dominant dodger scorer and this year he is more of a do-it-all

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Sophomore attackman Everett Barsuaskas has been a huge bright spot for the Rams with 25 goals through a dozen games.

player.”

Hasbrouck said Quesada has been a crucial part of setting up the offense with his dodging ability as a lefty. Quesada recorded three goals in Clarke’s 9-5 win against Hempstead on April 20.

Hasbrouck said continued strong play of Barsuaskas, who is the team’s second-leading scorer with 25 goals, will be a major factor in determining how far Clarke’s playoff run lasts.

“Because we’re already so senior-dominant and midfielddominant he really helps balance us out and provide a spark down with the attack,”

Hasbrouck said. “He keeps us balanced on the offensive side where we can create an attack from both up top and underneath the goal.”

Junior Will Grassini has also been an integral component of the offense helping the Rams gain extra possessions from the faceoff X.

Senior Joe DiGesu has led a close-defense unit that also features senior Ryan Connolly and junior Alex Hall. Junior long stick defensive midfielder Kieran Reynolds has also been key to the defense, particularly setting up transition opportunities on clears.

Senior goalie Denis Alvarez

has stepped up as starting netminder after serving as backup goalie llast year and made 14 saves in the Bellmore JFK triumph..

“He has really stepped up to the occasion and has made the saves he should be making,” Hasbrouck said. “He’s athletic in the goal and is really helping us get the ball out into our clearing game too.”

Clarke will look to keep the winning ways going at Malvene/EastRockaway this Friday for a 5 p.m. faceoff before traveling to Great Neck South Monday. The Rams close the regular season May 14 at home against Elmont at 5 p.m.

E.M. Kiwanis marks Arbor Day with tree planting

New tree installed in Veterans Memorial Park is dedicated to America’s 250th anniversary

By LILY SPINDA Correspondent

Spring has officially sprung in Nassau County, and members of the Kiwanis club of East Meadow gathered together at Veterans Memorial Park to plant a tree in honor of the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary.

Members of the club including current President Donna Goldstein, and former president, Joe Parisi, opened the treeplanting ceremony sharing their gratitude. Shortly after, the Barnum Woods K-Kids, a youth division of Kiwanis, lined up to share environmental facts about trees, the Earth and conservation.

Behind them stood a nearly 15-foot-tall Kwanzan Cherry tree, with its branches full and ready to bloom, with light pink petals shimmering in the sun. According to Goldstein, this tree was not picked out by coincidence.

“It’s very hearty and beautiful in this time of the year,” said Goldstein.

At the base of the tree, a bronze plaque read: “Arbor Tree Day, Dedicated to the 250th Anniversary of our country –Kiwanis Club of East Meadow, April 24, 2026”.

For Parisi, planting a tree with the Kiwanis Club kids was more than just honoring Arbor Day, it’s about teaching stewardship to the kids.

According to Parisi, the day was “try-

ing to teach the kids about stewardship, taking care of the earth, and the importance of trees.”

“Kiwanis is about the kids, so we want, as part of teaching them leadership skills and other different things they do, we want them to understand that taking care of the Earth is just as important — that’s why we do this,” he said.

This is the third annual Arbor Day tree planting, with the previous trees being planted nearby.

Today, Arbor Day is observed by all 50 states and is typically celebrated on the

last Friday of April. The holiday originated in 1872 in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton and pioneering settlers who felt the lack of natural trees and a fuel source in the region.

150 years later, the holiday is celebrated across the nation. From school lessons to community plantings, Arbor Day serves as a reminder of our country’s diverse landscape that stretches across America. And it’s a hopeful nod to the future climate and preservation.

Since the beginning of the nation’s founding in 1776, children have been seen

as the drivers of change, even through small acts like planting trees. Members of The Kiwanis Club hope events like this will leave a positive impact on the kids involved.

This is just one of the many community activities that the club coordinates, as they’ve hosted annual events such as a pancake breakfast at East Meadow High School.

Paula Yohay, a resident of East Meadow, attended the event with her two sons, Ethan, 9, and Riley, 11, who participated in the ceremony.

While her sons shared facts about climate change and conservation, she stood in the crowd among other parents, recording the moment. Her initial goal in joining Kiwanis was to teach her boys the importance of community service, she also hopes it aids in their personal development.

“We’re always willing to help our community,” she said, adding that she hopes the Kiwanis club will help “continue to blossom their leadership skills.”

The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow has many events lined up for the upcoming summer. On May 20, there will be the 43rd Annual Benefit Concert for the Salvation Army at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

For more information or participation inquiries, visit the Kiwanis’s website, EastMeadowKiwanis.org.

Courtesy Lily Spinda

Board members, parents and kids of the Kiwanis club of East Meadow gathered in front of the Kwanzan Cherry Tree in Veterans Memorial Park.

Community takes a tour of East Meadow’s bird sanctuary

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Dozens of East Meadow residents spent part of Saturday exploring one of the community’s least-seen natural treasures during guided tours of the East Meadow Bird Sanctuary and Nature Preserve, a protected wildlife area tucked behind Speno Park and maintained by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, known as CEMCO.

CEMCO engages in many activities around East Meadow, including providing the community updates about important projects, serving as an avenue for civic engagement, and working towards local, environmental improvements. Its impact includes tree planting and beautification efforts, maintaining the bird sanctuary and East Meadow’s berm site, and working with additional local agencies.

The May 2 event, co-hosted by Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt and CEMCO, invited residents inside the normally restricted preserve for a series of guided walks highlighting the sanctuary’s environmental importance, ongoing preservation work and the wide variety of birds and wildlife that call it home.

Tours ran every 30 minutes throughout the morning and early afternoon, giving visitors a chance to observe the marshland habitat and learn more

Photographer Don Brummer particularly enjoyed the tour, as he documented wildlife which could be seen around the nature sanctuary.

about the efforts underway to keep the area protected.

CEMCO continuously engages in a number of improvements aimed at preserving the sanctuary, including the installation of a new perimeter fence designed to reduce trespassing and vandalism.

“We’ve had, over the last five years, a lot of trespassing happening,” CEMCO President Joseph Parisi has said of the bird sanctuary. “This organization has worked closely in conjunction with Legislator Tom McKevitt’s office, and the new fence has been

installed there. It was a costly expense, I would say, but it’s helping to at least cut down on some of the vandalism.”

Parisi added that the fence was also installed with safety in mind.

“The concern has been, not only vandalism and trespassing, but since there’s a large body of water, we wanted to make sure that it’s not easy for younger kids to get in there and have some kind of serious accident,” he said.

In addition to protecting the site, CEMCO also works to strengthen the natural habitats for all wildlife.

“You can’t believe how much is

there, so we do our best to help nature out and to keep the sanctuary as clean as possible,” Parisi said.

Saturday’s tours served as both an educational outing and a reminder that one of East Meadow’s most significant natural habitats exists quietly in the middle of the suburban community — home to birds, amphibians and other wildlife that many residents rarely get the opportunity to see up close.

To learn more about CEMCO and how to get involved, call (516) 542-7609 or email CEMCO1976@gmail.com.

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The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations and Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt’s office organized a tour of the East Meadow Bird Sanctuary.

W.T. Clarke Middle School proudly presented its production of “Shrek Jr.” on April 24 and April 25.

Fairy tales take the stage during ‘Shrek Jr.’

W.T.Clarke Middle School presented its production of “Shrek Jr.” on April 24 and April 25 in the East Meadow School District, delighting audiences with a lively and heartfelt performance.

The talented cast and crew brought the beloved story to life with energy, humor and creativity, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the students. From vibrant costumes and imaginative set design to strong vocal performances and engaging choreography, every aspect of the production reflected the commitment of the school community.

Students spent months rehearsing and preparing, and their efforts were evident in the confidence and enthusiasm displayed on stage. The production not only highlighted their artistic talents, but also fostered collaboration, teamwork and a shared sense of accomplishment.

The district extends its sincere thanks to the community members who attended and cheered on Clarke’s students. “Shrek Jr.” was truly a memorable experience for all involved and a wonderful celebration of the performing arts at W.T. Clarke Middle School.

— Jordan Vallone

From colorful costumes to energetic performanc-

Photos Courtesy East Meadow School District

Cast and crew members bring the magic of “Shrek Jr.” to life for the East Meadow School District community.

es, “Shrek Jr.” showcased the incredible talents of Clarke’s students.

Students lit up the stage with confident performances and expressive acting.

Students shone as they share their talents through music, movement and storytelling.

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Mery and Sindy always knew they wanted to open a spa to bring beauty to customers. Little did they know it would have the same effect on the community. And Business First was there. We provided $23,000 in grants to help with much-needed renovations so Mery and Sindy could bring their vision to life.* Now, not only does their spa impact clients in a beautiful way, it gives the community an economic lift as well. *Incentives, grants, and savings will vary with every project.

Miles of smiles during marathon weekend

development at Jovia Financial Credit Union, explained that the race has served as a great way for the company to get to know the Long Island community. At the race, he said, Jovia gets to interact with thousands of runners, each who has a unique story to tell.

“I think our partnership with this event is really relevant,” he said at a previous race preview event. “We’ve been in the community for 85 years now, serving our members, and they trust us for a variety of financial needs. Similar to the runners, they come to us with a number of different reasons, and some of them are good, some of them are bad. But no matter what, our staff is always looking to greet them and get them to their next mile.”

The top finishers in the men’s marathon included Scott Bickard, 37 of Bethpage; Demir Degirmenci, 24 of Forest Hills; and Raphael Archer, 28 of Port Chester.

Ia m extremely, extremely thankful.

GRACE GARVEY

First female finisher,

The top three finishers in the women’s marathon included Grace Garvey, 25 of New York City, Rebecca Arbitman, 17 of Roslyn; and Samantha Augeri, 43 of Rockville Centre. Garvey said she didn’t realize she was as far ahead of other runners as she was. Pacers on a bicycle were guiding her towards the finish line, but still, she said, “I thought there was a really big gap between me and person that was in first.”

“I am extremely, extremely thankful,” she said, reflecting on the performance. “I was injured this past year, so I was in a lot of recovery, so to be able to come out and perform the way that I did — it was amazing.”

Garvey crossed the finish line at 3 hours, 6 minutes, and 55 seconds.

The 26.2-mile race began and ended near Eisenhower Park’s Field 5. Runners headed west, leaving the park on Merrick Avenue, and then turned toward Garden City on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard. The race looped back toward East Meadow, and runners then headed north and east through Salisbury, around the perimeter of Eisenhower Park, before re-entering the park near Carmen Avenue.

The half marathon followed the same path — but completed only one loop of the entire course instead of two. As runners crossed the finish line, they were cheered on by supporters.

Jenna Vallone, 21 of Massapequa, completed her first half-marathon. She turned to running as a way to stay in shape while away at college and improve her mental health. Her training began a year ago, and she expressed gratitude for her family and friends that

supported the journey. She completed the race in just under 2 hours.

“You can do hard things,” she said. “You only have one life, and I want to spend it working hard and being grateful.”

Jenna Vallone is the younger sister of the Herald’s deputy managing editor, Jordan Vallone. Additional reporting by Tim Baker.

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Scott Bickard, of Bethpage, was the overall winner of the full marathon and the first male to cross the finish line. He came into the finish line at 2 hours, 28 minutes and 16 seconds.

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Kyle Zaino, of East Meadow, at the completion of the race.

Courtesy Carol Vallone

Jenna Vallone, of Massapequa, completed her first half-marathon. Vallone, at the start line, ahead of the race.

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Grace Garvey, of Manhattan, was the first female to finish the full marathon.

Long Island marathon

Rhoads, Blumencranz unveil Future Protectors Act

State Sen. Steve Rhoads and Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz hosted a bipartisan press conference at the New York State Capitol recently to welcome members of the Nassau County Police Department Law Enforcement Explorers Program to Albany.

During the visit, Rhoads led the Explorers on a private tour of the state Senate chamber and later recognized the group on the Senate floor during a legislative session. The event highlighted pending legislation sponsored by Rhoads and Blumencranz aimed at strengthening the pipeline of future law enforcement professionals.

The proposed Nassau County Future Protectors Act would award civil service exam credits to participants in the Explorers Program, which provides hands-on training, mentorship and leadership development to young people interested in careers in public safety. Supporters say the bill would encourage recruitment while recognizing the commitment of program participants.

Under the legislation, Explorers who complete four or more years of service would receive five additional points on competitive civil service exams, while those with less than four years would receive two additional points. The credits would be applied after candidates qualify for the exam and would be reflected on eligible civil service lists. The bill carries no fiscal impact to the state, according to its sponsors.

“This legislation is about investing in the next generation of law enforcement professionals and creating a stronger, more prepared pipeline for those committed to serving their communities,” Rhoads said. He said providing civil service exam credits would recognize participants’ dedication while helping law enforcement agencies recruit candidates who are motivated and connected to the communities they serve.

Blumencranz said the Explorers Program serves as one of the most effective pathways for developing future leaders in law enforcement. He said the Future Protec-

tors Act would ensure participants’ efforts are meaningfully rewarded as they pursue careers in public safety, particularly as departments statewide continue to face recruitment challenges.

The press conference also recognized outstanding youth leaders currently enrolled in the Explorers Program, as well as a distinguished alumnus who has gone on to serve in federal law enforcement. Speakers said the recognition demonstrated the program’s long-standing success in preparing young people for careers in public service.

The Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers Program is widely regarded as a model initiative that

emphasizes leadership, discipline and community engagement. Participants receive mentorship from law enforcement professionals and training designed to build both career readiness and critical life skills, preparing them for roles in policing and other public service professions.

The event featured remarks from elected officials, law enforcement leaders and Explorers themselves, underscoring the program’s impact and supporters’ efforts to expand opportunities for young people pursuing careers in public safety.

—Jordan Vallone

Courtesy Office of State Sen. Steve Rhoads

State Sen. Steve Rhoads and Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz unveiled the Nassau County Future Protectors Act at a press conference held in Albany.

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Abigail Dunne’s path into healthcare began during her high school years in Locust Valley.

“I went to Locust Valley High School and I took an EMT course and I started volunteering in the Bayville Fire Department as an EMT,” Dunne, 23, says. “I decided that I really enjoyed helping people and I really liked being able to help people in ways that others couldn’t necessarily.”

Her experience in emergency medical services shaped her decision to pursue nursing, to provide what she described as a deeper level of care.

“So it was more than just offering emotional support, but now it’s like physical support and seeing people get better, get stronger. It’s just been something that’s always made me feel really good. I just love helping people.”

Dunne went on to attend nursing school while a nursing assistant at Glen Cove Hospital, where she has been employed since September 2022.

“I’ve worked at Glen Cove ... I was a nursing assistant during nursing school.”

She relates that her role as a nurse centers on compassion and service to others.

“I feel like being a nurse, it’s really just about being able to give to other people. We know people are sick and being able to help them deﬁnitely is very rewarding in itself.”

Healthcare runs in her family. Her sister works in EMS and as a nurse at Plainview Hospital, and her greatgrandfather was a doctor.

- As told to Roksana Amid

TAMEKA WALLACE, RN

Glen Cove Hospital Northwell Health

Tameka Wallace, 42, vice president and chief nursing ofﬁcer at Glen Cove Hospital, did not initially plan a career in health care.

“My path was ﬁnance,” Wallace says, explaining that she once hoped to pursue her father’s career path. “I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps. He worked on Wall Street, and I was always fascinated.”

Her trajectory shifted after she took a job in hospitality services at North Shore University Hospital at age 16. By 18, she had moved onto a Telemetry unit, where she discovered her passion for patient care.

“Once I was able to get on the ﬁrst unit, I fell in love with patient care services.”

That experience, coupled with working alongside her mother, helped shape her future.

“I actually started nursing school with my mom. We did nursing school together, and we actually graduated together as well.”

Wallace, who has been with Northwell Health for 26 years and a nurse for more than two decades, shares that her work is rooted in advocacy and compassion.

“What nursing means to me is being the patient and caregiver’s advocate; making sure that they feel that they are at home, away from home. You want to put the patient at ease at a very tough time in their life.”

Now in a leadership role, Wallace aims to highlight the broader impact of the profession.

“My goal is to make sure that we get the word out on how special nursing is. It’s not just being at the bedside, we touch so many people in so many ways.”

- As told to Roksana Amid

EBONI NORVILLE, RN, NURSE MANAGER

St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Episcopal Health Services

As a child, I have always had a love for medicine. One of my ﬁrst toys was a stethoscope, and I loved to play doctor and surgery on my dolls. My favorite television shows have been related to medicine. My late father would say “Medicine is in your blood! You’re born with it!”

One day, I could not help but to ask my father why he said this. He went on to explain that his aunt worked as an RN in England for over 20 years, and my grandmother worked as a CNA. As I thought about this, I realized that he was right! Some of my fondest memories as a child are of my family members caring for the elders.

Upon further reﬂection I realized my most cherished childhood memories involve my family instinctively knowing how to care for our elders, anticipating their needs for healing or comfort. As I matured, the realization struck me: the care, compassion, attentiveness, and nurturing instinct that is within me, is the core of nursing. Almost instinctively knowing what's needed to heal or cure others.

Throughout my professional life, I have had the privilege of working in diverse settings, and those fundamental nursing principles have remained constant. Today, I am incredibly proud and grateful to be a registered nurse.

LUCKENDY CHERY, RN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St. John's Episcopal Hospital Episcopal Health Services

My desire to become a nurse was shaped early in life, growing up surrounded by healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, physicians and a long line of nurses across various specialties. It felt like a path I was always meant to follow.

Although I brieﬂy pursued a degree in business administration, it didn’t take long for me to return to my true calling. My journey began as an EMT, where I was known for going above and beyond in patient care, showing compassion, empathy and a commitment to doing my best. My curiosity led me to seek more than just immediate care. I wanted to understand what happened to my patients after I transferred them and how their care continued.

This curiosity led me to work as a Behavioral Health Technician for five years, where I supported patients on a Behavioral Health unit. There, I saw firsthand the profound impact nurses had through compassion, teaching and therapeutic interventions. I found fulfillment in reinforcing coping skills and lessons patients could carry back into their communities. Ultimately, my experiences, curiosity and support system guided me to nursing.

Now, after one year as a nurse, I embrace my role as an educator, advocate and leader entrusted with lives and responsible for making a meaningful difference. I chose nursing to be a positive force in the lives of patients and their families, to educate them in ways they can understand, and to serve as an example that empowers others to advocate for themselves and pursue nursing as well.

Excellence in All You Do! Thank You, Nurses.

At Mount Sinai, we proudly honor the strength, compassion, and expertise of our nurses, and recognize the essential role they play in caring for our patients and supporting the communities we serve.

Mount Sinai’s nursing team creates excellence together every day. Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and Mount Sinai Queens have each earned the prestigious Magnet® Recognition three times consecutively, while The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan has received this distinction ﬁve times in succession—an honor achieved by less than 3 percent of hospitals in the United States. This recognition reﬂects an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and consistently better outcomes.

As we celebrate Nurses Week, we proudly recognize the dedication and excellence of the nurses who make this achievement possible every day. mountsinai.org

Our Dedicated to our communities. ,

Always leading. Always caring. Always learning.

They comfort, advocate, heal and inspire — often all in the same shift. Nurses bring skill, compassion and unwavering dedication to every patient encounter while helping shape the future of healthcare through leadership, education and innovation.

During National Nurses Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary professionals who stand at the heart of our healthcare system. From routine visits to life-saving emergencies, from welcoming new beginnings to offering comfort in life’s most difficult moments, nurses are there through it all.

Their work demands resilience, expertise and endless empathy. We depend on their steady presence and commitment every day. Simply put, healthcare would not function without them.

In this special photo essay by Photo Editor Tim Baker, we celebrate these everyday heroes through images that capture their care, courage and commitment — and the countless ways they make a difference in our communities. We thank you. We celebrate you. We see you.

Photos by Tim Baker/Herald

1. At Glen Cove Hospital: Carla Joseph, RN, and Akeesha Sheriff, RN, confer in Endoscopy.

2 At work in Glen Cove Hospital's Brain Injury Unit with Nicole Caravella, RN, and Cindia Cisneros, RN

3. Lisa Pino, RN, and Hannah Russel, RN, with a newborn in Mercy Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

4. Lindsay Bodner, RN, and Kayla Lewis, RN, go about their shift in Surgery Oncology at Mercy Hospital.

5. Christopher Kelly, RN, and Torey Bender, RN, staff Outpatient Dialysis in NYU Langone –Long Island’s Emergency Department.

6. At Long Island Jewish Valley Stream: James Arxer, RN, and Tania Francois, RN, in the Emergency Department.

7. Wayne Lee RN, is a Transfer Nurse in Admission and Discharge at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

The team in Surgical Step-down at Mount Sinai South Nassau includes Anne Quinn, RN, Jimmy Hernandez, RN, and Lauren Cuevas, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager. 9

9. Portia Javillo, RN, and Pamela Piyavunno, RN, at work in Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Family Medicine Department. 19

MEADOW HERALD — May 7, 2026

CELEBRATING NURSES: MEET SOME OF OUR NURSE HEROES

JENNIFER ERDMAN PSINAKIS, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, PCCN

NYU Langone Hospital

Long Island

I have been a nurse at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island for close to 15 years on a Surgical Telemetry unit specializing in cardiothoracic surgery patients. It is the first unit I started on, and I am still working on that unit to this day! It is a very special unit staffed with very special people, some who have grown to be my closest friends. I am on many hospital councils and committees, and am a boardcertified holistic nurse.

I became a nurse out of a deeprooted desire to care for others and to form meaningful human connections. From an early age, I was drawn to roles that allowed me to support, comfort and uplift those around me, and nursing provided a natural path to turn that passion into a profession. To me, nursing is far more than clinical skill or technical knowledge — it is the privilege of being present for individuals during some of the most vulnerable and significant moments of their lives.

My greatest fulfillment comes from building trust with my patients, understanding their stories and providing care that honors not only their physical needs but also their emotional and personal experiences. Nursing means advocating, listening and showing compassion in a way that helps patients feel seen, heard and valued. It is both a responsibility and a profound honor to walk alongside patients and their families, offering support, dignity and genuine human connections when it matters most.

ADRIENNE KINCH BSN, RN, CPAN, PGMT-BC

NYU Langone Hospital

Long Island

My career as a nurse has been deeply rewarding and a lifelong journey of learning. Nursing has been my profession for almost 48 years, and I cherish every experience — whether happy or sad.

As a teenager, I lost my grandfather to a heart attack, and I felt helpless. I began volunteering at a hospital, where I realized it was my life’s calling. It became very important to me to pursue a career that would allow me to make a difference in people’s lives and give me the opportunity to help others. Nursing was the perfect ﬁt.

I have had the privilege of working at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island for 36 years in the PACU. Prior to that, I spent 10 years as an ICU nurse and two years on a medical-surgical ﬂoor. I feel incredibly fortunate to have built such a fulﬁlling career at NYU Langone - Long Island and to have gained a second work family.

Helping new nurses grow and succeed is truly my passion. Teamwork and the ability to contribute to improving the quality of patient care have motivated me throughout the years. I credit my peers, my patients, and the support of leadership for helping me grow both professionally and personally.

Nursing has given me a profound sense of purpose and a lasting passion that has brought meaning to my life. If I can give hope to someone who is sick and see it in their eyes, then I am fulﬁlled. Sharing human experiences and showing kindness through serving others has made me a better person and helped me overcome some of my own life’s heartaches through the strength of those around me.

AMARPREET KAUR, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Amarpreet Kaur began her nursing career at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital last March, working on the hospital’s Medical-Surgical unit with a focus on older adult care.

Her path to nursing was shaped by early experiences after immigrating to the United States from India in 2008. As a child, she often assisted her father during medical appointments, translating and observing the role communication plays in patient care.

“It was their dream of {my brother and me] basically getting our degrees in the medical ﬁeld, and then coming back and giving back to the community,” Kaur says. “That's something that we always do here and there. When we go back, we set up a camp back home. Even if it is just checking their ﬁnger sticks for blood sugar levels or their blood pressure in the community, it's so fascinating to them. That's not something that people often do there.”

Kaur pursued a degree in biology before completing her nursing education at LIU Brooklyn in 2024.

Kaur shares she was drawn to nursing to combine compassion, advocacy and clinical knowledge while supporting patients during vulnerable moments. Since starting at the hospital, she has completed a nurse residency program and taken on additional responsibilities, including serving as a diabetes resource on her unit. She has also contributed to initiatives focused on improving care for older adults and reducing complications such as falls and delirium.

Looking ahead, Kaur plans to pursue certiﬁcation in gerontology and begin graduate studies in informatics, with the goal of enhancing patient care through both clinical practice and technology.

- As told to Angelina Zingariello

ELIZABETH MCGRATH, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Elizabeth McGrath has worked in nursing since 2010, building her career in high-acuity settings before transitioning to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital to serve her local community.

A Franklin Square resident, she spent more than a decade working in Emergency and Intensive Care units in the Bronx before joining the Valley Stream hospital in 2022 as an Emergency Department nurse.

“I've always wanted to be a nurse,” McGrath says. “I've always had a passion for helping people since a very young age. I think my faith in Catholicism played a lot in wanting to provide equitable care, especially for underprivileged populations.”

After two years in the Emergency Department, she stepped into her current role as an associate educator, where she supports the development of new and experienced nurses. Her responsibilities include onboarding staff, leading training programs and coordinating educational initiatives tailored to the needs of the department.

“I'm the ﬁrst nurse in my family on all sides,” McGrath says. “Actually, I am very happy to say my daughter wants to become an Emergency Department nurse, just like me. So, perhaps there will be a second nurse in the family one day.”

She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing education through Jacksonville University and expects to graduate next year. McGrath relates tht teaching has been a long-standing goal, allowing her to share her experience while supporting the next generation of nurses. She remains closely connected to clinical work by assisting staff during critical situations and staying engaged in patient care environments.

- As told to Angelina Zingariello

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CELEBRATING NURSES: MEET SOME OF OUR NURSE HEROES

MITCHEL MARAVILLA, BSN, RN-BC

Mount

Sinai South Nassau

Becoming a nurse has been my dream since childhood. This aspiration began when I had to care for my father at a very young age. Sadly, he passed away shortly after I graduated from nursing school, but his memory continues to inspire my passion for this profession.

Nursing is a noble calling. The ability to care for others and help save lives is both a privilege and a gift — one that I carry with deep pride. For the past 25 years, I have dedicated myself to this profession, including 13 meaningful years at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Throughout my career, nursing has taught me far more than clinical and technical skills. It has instilled in me the values of compassion, dedication and selflessness. In this profession, I learned that true fulfillment comes from serving others with a selfless heart. Helping without expecting anything in return and choosing to do what is right even when no one is watching.

Currently I work on F3, the Oncology Med-Surg/Telemetry unit, where teamwork and service are at the heart of everything we do. I work with amazing colleagues where we do more than just care for patients; we care for one another. We stand side by side like a family, lifting each other up and sharing both the burdens and the victories.

Over the years, MSSN has faced many changes and challenges. Yet, one thing has remained constant: our deep sense of belonging. We do not simply work here; we consider this institution our second home and continue to serve with compassion and purpose.

IVAN TAGLORIN, MSN, RN

Mount

Sinai South Nassau

Born in South Nassau, raised in the Oceanside community and now serving patients within it, my journey into nursing has truly come full circle. I began my nursing career in 2016, driven by a passion for helping others. A passion instilled in me early on through the values of my parents, who were both nurses.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of growing within the profession, starting as a bedside nurse, advancing to Assistant Nurse Manager, and now serving as a Nurse Informaticist. Each role has shaped my perspective and strengthened my commitment to patient care. While my responsibilities have changed, the core of why I chose nursing has remained the same.

To me, nursing is more than caring for the illness in front of me. It is about recognizing the individual behind the diagnosis. It is about understanding that every patient has a story, a family, a life beyond the hospital room. Nursing means showing up for people during some of their most vulnerable moments and providing not only clinical care, but also compassion, dignity and support.

In my current role, I contribute to patient care on a broader level by improving systems and implementing technologies that empower nurses and enhance the care experience for patients. Supporting nurses in delivering safe, efﬁcient and high-quality care is just as important as the outcomes themselves, as it ultimately shapes every patient's interaction. No matter the setting, my goal remains the same: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

I am grateful for the opportunities that have brought me to this point and for the ability to continue serving others through nursing.

BETHANY LAWSON, RN Catholic Health Mercy Hospital

Bethany Lawson’s path to nursing began with a simple instinct: to care for others. Growing up, she was drawn to comforting people in difﬁcult moments, a trait that steadily evolved into a calling.

Today, Lawson is a medical-surgical nurse at Mercy Hospital, where she has worked for 13 years, ﬁrst as a patient care assistant before earning her nursing degree.

Her role is wide-ranging, from caring for psychiatric and elderly patients to performing IV therapy and phlebotomy. The variety keeps her engaged, but it is her mindset that deﬁnes her work. She approaches every patient as if they were family, a perspective that guides her through long hours and difﬁcult days.

“What keeps me going is I come to work every day, and I always treat my patients like they're my mom, my sister, my brother, my grandparents. The fulﬁllment I get from knowing I've done my part is unmatched, and it continues to motivate me to show up every day with the same passion and dedication.”

Lawson relates her decision to advance in the ﬁeld came early in her career, when she realized she wanted to do more for her patients. That drive pushed her back to school and ultimately into nursing, where she could expand her skills and impact.

She credits the supportive, familyoriented environment at Mercy Hospital for helping her grow, noting that colleagues encourage one another to improve and deliver the highest level of care to the community they serve each day.

“Nursing means helping others when they're unable to help themselves, putting my patients' needs at the forefront, and caring for them the way I would care for myself or my loved ones.”

- As told to Brian Kacharaba

GABRIELLE DEL GATTO, RN Catholic Health Mercy Hospital

Gabrielle Del Gatto discovered her calling in nursing after initially pursuing a career in education, ultimately realizing she wanted to serve people more directly in their most vulnerable moments.

Drawn to the emotional and clinical demands of patient care, she entered the nursing profession in December 2024 and quickly found meaning in the fast-paced, high-responsibility environment of the hospital setting.

On a Medical-Surgical unit, she cares for a diverse mix of patients, managing multiple assignments per shift while striving to improve each patient’s experience through attentive care each day on the unit.

“Honestly, I'm very religious, so I always wanted to work for Catholic Health hospitals because they just align with my values,” she says. “But for me, God is my never-ending motivation. Every single patient that has stood in my path, I know that they're sent to me from God. So even if things seem like they're not going the way they're meant to be, I know it's all part of the plan, and I don't question it.”

Early in her career, Del Gatto found afﬁrmation after forming a strong connection with a patient and family, an experience that led to a Daisy Award nomination just ﬁve months after practicing independently and reinforced her sense of purpose.

“My favorite part is when a patient looks me in the eye and tells me that they appreciate everything [I’ve done for them]. It is the best feeling in the whole entire world.”

She credits Mercy Hospital’s supportive culture and teamwork for helping her grow, noting the hospital’s shared commitment to compassionate care and the opportunity to learn and develop as a new nurse at Mercy.

- As told to Brian Kacharaba

CELEBRATING NURSES

NICOLETTE MASCIOLI, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Nicolette Mascioli spent eight days in March on a mission trip to Guatemala. It was not a glamorous, Instagram-worthy vacation. Instead, she and other volunteers — through her alma mater Sacred Heart University — provided care in remote villages. Anyone who knows the 24-year-old Farmingdale native would not be surprised.

Today Nicolette is a registered nurse at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center in New Hyde Park, specializing in a Post-Surgical unit that handles everything from neurosurgery and plastic surgery to colorectal procedures and hysterectomies.

She started her volunteer streak at age 15 when she spent time with the child life program at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park by entertaining, playing and bonding with sick youngsters. She followed that up as an LIJ volunteer. Little did she realize that a career in nursing — let alone a staff role at LIJ — would be in her future. After all, no one in her family had pursued a career in health care.

“I’m grateful to have made an impact on someone else’s life — even a little,” says Nicolette, the oldest of three sisters. “I feel like I do learn something new every day. I did not expect the opportunities that I’ve had through nursing.”

The Guatemala mission through her Catholic university was made possible by a donation from LIJ to cover her travel expenses. Nicolette brought back a greater appreciation of the need in the world and good she can do.

“It was life changing,” she says. “It really reshapes your perception.”

– As told to Jason Molinet

MELISSA SMALL, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Melissa Small went away to college, a Jamaican immigrant living the American dream. But the leap proved too great financially and she was soon back in Brooklyn working a string of department store jobs. She even considered joining the U.S. military. Then a chance encounter with a nursing assistant who sold an alternative future pushed her into health care.

Today Melissa, 40, of Jamaica, Queens, is a registered nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center — the last 13 years in the same unit. Eight Tower is LIJ’s surgical oncology floor, with a focus on abdominal, lung and pancreatic surgery patients.

Looking back, the climb up seemed improbable. She worked in a nursing home, then received certifications for phlebotomy and electrocardiogram testing. Her big break was landing a temp job at LIJ, which eventually grew into full-time employment.

“I would recommend health care if your heart is in it,” Melissa says. “I can’t imagine my life not being by the bedside. I like to be around people — our patients are like family — so nursing is great for that.”

Northwell helped fuel her growth.

Aided by tuition reimbursement, she earned an Associate’s degree in Nursing followed by her Bachelor’s degree.

The leveling up of her career continues. Commuting part-time to New Jersey, she graduates from William Paterson University on May 20 with a Master of Science in Nursing, part of its family nurse practitioner program.

“Northwell has encouraged me to do more. The opportunity is there if it’s in you to do more."

– As told to Jason Molinet

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STEPPING OUT

By Nick Mongiovi

Long Island has been home for the Ducks for 26 seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), and who better to add to a successful organization than a former CY Young Award winner?

Trevor Bauer signed with the Ducks on April 2, after pitching the last ﬁve years in Japan and Mexico. Long Island went 72-54 in 2025, as it looks to build upon last year’s success with speed and dominant pitching.

“When we signed guys, we were looking for guys that wanted to win, wanted to be here and further their careers,” says third-year manager Lew Ford, the franchise’s all-time hits leader. “They’re going to play hard. I think the fans enjoy that and that’s the kind of baseball we want to play.”

Last year’s Ducks led the league in pitching, ﬁnished in second in both ﬁelding and hitting, and broke a team record for most stolen bases in a season with 239. Before last season, Ford emphasized speed, reiterating “The game is moving a lot towards speed.”

“We’re very happy with all these guys,” he says “They can still run, hit and play defense. We have a good mix of veterans and younger guys, too.”

Bauer is the name that’ll bring the reigning No. 1 pitching staff to the next level. He received the nod from Ford to be the team’s Opening Day starter on April 21 against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. The 10-year MLB veteran struck out eight but surrendered ﬁve hits, three walks and two runs in four innings of work in the 7-0 loss. Bauer, who followed his Ducks debut with a dominant no-hitter, makes his return to the United States to pitch on American soil for the ﬁrst time since 2021 with a “hate to lose” mentality.

“They’ve had a lot of good players here,” Bauer says, on why he chose the Ducks. “A lot of guys have come through here and then signed elsewhere, kind of elevated their careers. All the guys who have been here and have had a really good time here, so that’s part of it. They win. I don’t like losing.

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Inﬁelder Wilmer Difo brings MLB experience.

creation to be featured on his and the team’s social media and streaming outlets.

“We are excited to welcome Trevor to Long Island,” Ducks President/CBO Michael Pfaff says. “His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unprecedented access to Ducks baseball. We felt that was a unique and interesting approach. He’s got very unique content, and his approach is overwhelmingly positive.”

Along with Bauer, the Ducks’ starting rotation features Island Park native Ryan Sandberg, who was the team’s most reliable and dominant starter, Nolan Clinton, Harrison Francis and Michael Dominguez. Sandberg pitched to a 3.82 ERA in 91.2 innings of work, striking out 73 batters,

Familiarity returns in the bullpen for Long Island as Jacob Asa, Garrett Crowley, Tanner Jacobsen, Ryan Langford, Michael Reed and Ramon Santos all return.

“Most of these guys came halfway through the year; they had a lot of success here,” Ford adds. “Ramon Santos, being our closer, had under a one ERA, did a very good job for us.”

Dix Hills native Matt Hogan is the starting center ﬁelder.

Ben Folds & A Piano

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation is joined by multitalented actress-singer-composer Lindsey Kraft. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Folds first rose to prominence with Ben Folds Five before launching a wide-ranging solo career that blends sharp lyricism, piano-driven melodies and orchestral ambition. His recent work reflects his deep engagement with orchestral music, including a live album featuring an olrchestral performance of his hits recorded just before concluding his eight-year tenure as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center — an appointment that marked a first for the role. Today, he continues to move fluidly between pop tours and performances with leading orchestras worldwide, while also developing new work for film, television and theater.

Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

“Teams I’ve been on have been in the playoffs the last decade, except for 2019, when I was traded. “So I want the chance to be in the playoffs and play for something meaningful at the end of the year. Checks that box here. Great market, big in New York, with a huge baseball market. There are a lot of things that are important to me that go on here.”

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Additionally, Bauer will be “Mic’d Up” for all games and practices for the purposes of content

He possesses “a lot of speed and defense,” Ford says. It’s a “full-circle moment” for Hogan, who grew up attending Ducks games.

“I remember I sat up in that box up there with my aunt and uncle,” Hogan says, reminiscing on his time as a kid coming to Ducks games. “So coming here and being able to enjoy the time here and have my family come to games. It’s my ﬁrst time playing on Long Island in about eight years. It’s humbling, it feels good. I’m excited to be here and really play with this team.”

Tickets can be purchased online at LIDucks.com, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or in person at the Fairﬁeld Properties Ballpark box ofﬁce in Central Islip. All games will be streamed on HomeTeam Network (HTN) with a paid subscription.

Some promotions include ﬁreworks at all Saturday home games, sunglasses to the ﬁrst 1,500 fans May 17, and Bark in the Park with Ducks patriotic hats July 1.

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Big band energy meets Jamaican soul. The unique 20-piece band blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz Big Band era with Jamaican roots music. Their sound is powered by a passionate team of talented musicians, each bringing unique energy and expertise to create an unforgettable experience. Led by trumpeter and vocalist Kevin Batchelor, and featuring Jamaican music legend 87-year-young celebrated percussionist/vocalist Larry MacDonald on congas and vocals, and Jamaican master drummer Carl Wright, band creates and perform lush original compositions and arrangements of classic songs from the rich and culturally iconic Jamaican music of ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and jazz from the 1950s, ’60s and ‘70s.

Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. $91, $42, $37. andmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

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Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” back at the museum by popular demand. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also May 13-14

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Eisenhower Craft Fair

Check out the many craft vendors at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 8

• When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. also May 10, weather permitting

• Contact: NassauCountyFairs. com

‘The Enchantment of Strings’

Visit Old Westbury Gardens for an evening of chamber music as presents in the intimate and elegant Red Ballroom. Ensemblein-residence Poetica Musica Quartet featuring Eric Wyrick, violin; Eugene Moye, cello; and guest artists Janey Choi, violin; and Michael Roth, viola, performs a captivating program including works by Ravel, Mendelssohn, and Dvorák

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Roberto Fabbri

MAY 13

The Internationally acclaimed classical guitar virtuoso brings his signature blend of precision and expressive artistry to the Madison Theatre stage. A prolific performer and educator, Fabbri

of only the honey bee, Long Island’s native mason bee is an impressive little insect. They pollinate 20 times more plants than honey bees, live their life in solitude and are not aggressive. Bring the family to celebrate World Bee Day at Long Island Children’s Museum to learn all about these hard workers and make a bee habitat to welcome them to your garden. For ages 3+.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 1-3 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

MAY 18

The Wallflowers mark the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album “Bringing Down the Horse” on their latest tour, with a special full-album performance at the Paramount, presenting the record in sequence from start to finish. Originally released in 1996, the album became a defining success of the decade, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and going quadruple platinum. It produced a string of major hits, including “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and the Grammy-winning “One Headlight,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the era’s most recognizable rock singles. Led by songwriter Jakob Dylan, the band draws on classic American rock influences such as The Band and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — a legacy echoed in the tour’s additional tribute segment to Petty, including a full performance of the 1982 album Long After Dark. Over the years, Dylan has remained a consistent figure in rock music, collaborating widely and appearing in projects such as Echo in the Canyon alongside artists including Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Beck, Norah Jones and others. The Wallflowers also recently supported Eric Clapton on his 2025 U.S. tour, continuing their long-standing presence on major stages.

has built a global reputation that extends well beyond the concert hall. His more than 40 guitar publications — translated into five languages, including Chinese — have reached an audience of over 300,000 readers worldwide, underscoring his influence on both aspiring musicians and seasoned players Fabbri is a frequent guest at leading international guitar festivals and has performed in many of the world’s most renowned concert venues, where he also conducts masterclasses. His recording career has further expanded his reach.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Movie matinee

MAY 15

Stop by East Meadow Library for a screening of “Being There,” the 1979 film based on Jerzy Kosinski’s satirical novel about an illiterate gardener who has lived his entire life behind the walls of a Washington, DC, house. Simple-minded Chance (Peter Sellers), a gardener who has resided in the townhouse

of his wealthy employer for his entire life and been educated only by television, is forced to vacate his home when his boss dies. While wandering the streets, he encounters business mogul Ben Rand (Melvyn Douglas), who assumes Chance to be a fellow upper-class gentleman. Soon Chance is ushered into high society, and his unaffected gardening wisdom makes him the talk of the town.

• Where: 1886 Front St.

• Time: 1-3:15 p.m.

• Contact: eastmeadow.info

MAY

Old Westbury

Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects exhibition. Explore 17 larger-thanlife sculptures inspired by the wonders of the natural world— each built from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. Vibrant and imaginative, these creations blend art, science, and nature, offering visitors of all ages a playful new way to experience the gardens. Opens May 16 and is on view through Sept. 7. Tickets required.

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

STEM Explorers: May Flowers

Flowers are happening at Long Island Children’s Museum. As the weather gets warmer, the world around us starts blooming! Join the Green Teens and learn about the importance of flowers in our natural world.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

MAY 17 Nature Connects

Boater/Jet Ski Certification Class

Get set for your water adventures at the certification class at Allstate in East Meadow. There is a fee to attend. Registration required.

• Where: 1576 Front St., East Meadow

• When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Contact: NYBoatingSafety.com

Busy Bees

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

We all know that bees are amazing. While we often think

East Meadow Library’s Mystery Book Club meets to discuss “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers.

• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow

• When: 7 p.m.

• Contact: EastMeadow.info

MAY 21 Mystery Book Club

Bricks & Brews

Old Westbury Gardens hosts an adult-only, brickbuilding experience using official LEGO sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects an exhibit made with LEGO bricks. After the tour, build your own LEGO Botanical Daisies Kit at the Barn at Orchard Hill while enjoying refreshments. Each guest receives one drink ticket redeemable for a glass of beer or wine, with additional drinks available for purchase onsite. All participants take their LEGO kit home at the end of the program. Arrive 15 minutes early to the Barn at Orchard Hill to check in before the tour. For ages 21+. $50, with member discount. Registration required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWNS OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU WESTBURY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a resolution of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWNS OF HEMPSTEAD AND NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW

YORK, adopted July 1, 2025 a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Westbury Union Free School District, County of Nassau, Westbury, New York will be held in the Auditorium of the Westbury High School, One Post Road, Old Westbury, New York on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM for the purpose of reviewing the proposed budget and for the transaction of such business as authorized by the Education Laws of the State of New York. A copy of such budget statement may be obtained by any resident of the school district, upon request, starting April 28, 2026 at the Administration Office, Two Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that, said vote and election by registered voters of the Westbury Union Free School District, Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, County of Nassau, Westbury, New York will be held in the election districts described in the following paragraphs on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and the voting shall be held between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM in the schools designated in said paragraphs for the following purposes:

(a) To vote upon the annual District budget for the 2026-2027 school year and to authorize the levying of the tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes

(b) The election of two (2) members to the Board of Education, each for a full term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029. The two (2) present incumbents are Robin L.

(c) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting and conduct other business as authorized by law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, a copy of such budget or statement may be obtained upon request by any resident of the school district during business hours beginning April 28, 2026, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Administration Office, Two Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York and at each schoolhouse in the District in which the school is maintained during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (prevailing time) at the principal’s office in each of the following schools and the Westbury Memorial Public Library: Westbury High School, One Post Road, Old Westbury, New York Westbury Middle School, 455 Rockland Street, Westbury, New York

Drexel Avenue School, 161 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, New York Powells Lane School, 603 Powells Lane, Westbury, New York Park Avenue School, 955 Park Avenue, Westbury, New York

Dryden Street, School, 545 Dryden Street, Westbury, New York Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York Westbury School District Website - www. westburyschools.org

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Real Property Tax Law Section 495 requires the District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemptions granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impart of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any District bulletin board maintained by the District for Public

Notices, as well as on the District’s website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, petitions containing at least twenty-five (25) signatures of qualified voters nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the District Clerk at 6 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, NY between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM not later than Monday, April 20, 2026; said petitions must also state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Administration Building during school business hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or on the Westbury UFSD website no earlier than April 20, 2026. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 12, 2026. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter by the Office of the District Clerk, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 18, 2026. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Clerk of the District during school business hours on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, excluding Sundays, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026 between 9:00 AM and l2:00 PM and at the polling places on election day. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to an Election Inspector before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office

of the District Clerk during all days in which the District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026 and by May 12, 2026, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 18, 2026. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received by the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00pm on May 19, 2026. A list of all persons to whom early ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk’s office during office hours on or after May 13, 2026 until May 18, 2026, except on Saturday May 16, 2026, between 9:00am and 12:00pm. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.

The district has been divided into election districts as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 consists of all the area lying between the eastern side of Post Road and Post Avenue, south and west of the North HempsteadOyster Bay Town Line, north to Brush Hollow Road, Union Avenue to School Street to Old Country Road and north of Old Country Road. Voting and registration in this election district shall take place in the WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 455 ROCKLAND STREET, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 consists of all the land lying to the west of Post Avenue, Westbury and Post Road, Old Westbury, east of Ellison Avenue and north of Old Country Road. Voting and registration in this election district shall take place in the DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL, 161 DREXEL AVENUE, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 consists of all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead, which lies east of School Street between the Long Island Railroad and Union Avenue and Brush Hollow Road; also that which lies between Grand Boulevard and the eastern boundary of the district, north

of Old Country Road and south of the Long Island Railroad. Voting and registration in this election district shall take place at the PARK AVENUE SCHOOL, 955 PARK AVENUE, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 consists of all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead, which lies south of the Long Island Railroad and north of Old Country Road, east of School Street and bounded on the northeast by Grand Boulevard. Voting and registration in this election district shall take place at the DRYDEN STREET SCHOOL, 545 DRYDEN STREET, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by contacting the District Clerk at 6 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, NY, by telephone 516-874-1828, or email: districtclerk@ westburyschools.org to receive an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for the Annual Meeting on May 19, 2026. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or electronic mail (email). The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 23, 2026. The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names of all military voters who submit a valid military voter registration. A military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter if a qualified voter of New York State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter, or military personnel residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot by contacting the District Clerk at 6 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, NY, by telephone 516-874-1828, or email: districtclerk@ westburyschools.org.

The application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 24, 2026. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than April 25, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the U.S. postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the U.S. government or (2) by 5:00 P.M. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until the day of the Annual School District Election and Vote.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that; personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an Annual or Special District Meeting (election) held during the prior four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he/ she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Qualified residents of the District shall be

permitted to register for school district meetings and elections at the Office of the District Clerk, located at 6 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, NY from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Wednesdays when school is in session beginning with the first day of student attendance in September and ending with the last day of student attendance in June, and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on regular business days during the months of July and August. The final date to register for the Annual Meeting to be held on May 19, 2026 is Thursday, May 14, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Registration shall meet, with the District Clerk, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared, at the following places:

ELECTION DISTRICT NO.

WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL 455 Rockland Street, Westbury, New York

ELECTION DISTRICT NO.

DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL 161 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, New York

ELECTION DISTRICT NO.3

PARK AVENUE SCHOOL 955 Park Avenue, Westbury, New York

ELECTION DISTRICT NO.4

DRYDEN STREET SCHOOL

545 Dryden Street, Westbury, New York

Immediately upon completion of said register, it shall be filed in the Office of Clerk of the District, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the

hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for Annual Meeting excluding Sunday and including Saturday, May 16, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and at the polling place(s) on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, The Board of Registration and the District Clerk will meet in the WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 455 Rockland Street, Westbury, New York (for Election District No. 1 as hereinbefore set forth) and the DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL, 161 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, New York (for Election District No. 2 as hereinbefore set forth) and the PARK AVENUE SCHOOL, 955 Park Avenue, Westbury, New York (for Election District No. 3 as hereinbefore set forth) and the DRYDEN STREET SCHOOL, 545 Dryden Street, Westbury, New York (for Election District No. 4 as hereinbefore set forth) on May 14, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the purpose of preparing the REGISTER of the School District for meetings and elections held subsequent to the Annual Meeting held on May 19, 2026. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Sections 2035 and 2008 of the Education Law of the State of New York, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget or otherwise to be submitted for voting at such election, that are not required by law to be included in the legal notice for the vote, must be filed with the Board of Education at the Administration Building, Two Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York on or before April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., must be typed or printed in the English language, must be directed to the Office of Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name of each signer. Any proposition may be rejected by the Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or where the expenditure of the monies is required by

Bolling and Rodney A. Caines.

Public Notices

the proposition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation.

QUALIFICATIONS

FOR VOTING AT ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

A. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.

B. Eighteen or more years of age.

C. A resident of the district for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he/she offers to vote.

D. Must be registered to vote in Nassau County or School Elections.

Beverley Cathnott District Clerk Board of Education Westbury Union Free School District Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead County of Nassau Westbury, New York 159406

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No. 616045/2025 File Date: 3/27/2026

SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action.

Plaintiff’s principal place of business is c/o NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 55 Beattie Place, Suite 100, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W3, Plaintiff,against- DANIELA PANGANIBAN; JAMIE M. PANGANIBAN

A/K/A JAIME PANGANIBAN if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective

husbands, wives or widow, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff; DONALD NEIDHARDT; FRED PERRY PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION GROUP; CLERK OF NASSAU COUNTY; (NO NAME PROVIDED), NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; JOHN DOE (NO NAME PROVIDED) “JOHN DOE #2” to “JOHN DOE #10,” the last 10 names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above-named defendants: 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 summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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 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 (DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W3) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against real property located at 137 Spring Lane Levittown, New York 11756. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: Caren Bailey, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084 8 55-845-2584 facsimile File # 17-300110 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender

during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 16-12-20* 159465

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD ORTIZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024, Ex Parte Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 24, 2025, and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee entered March 19, 2026, 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 May 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 7 Mockingbird Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 172, Lot 0048. Approximate amount of judgment $585,728.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604115/2018. Curtis R. Exum, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-001737 89639 159603

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-GP2, Plaintiff AGAINST Roberto Monsalve; John Monsalve a/k/a John Eric Monsalve; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2026, 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 June 4, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 259 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50 Block: 462 Lot: 8. Approximate amount of judgment $595,241.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 606768/2023. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Lawrence Schaffer, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

Dated: April 14, 2026 159804

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 624437/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU

COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK, Plaintiff, vs. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA ORNES A/K/A ESPERANZA ORNES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA ORNES A/K/A ESPERANZA ORNES 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, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; “JANE DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE”

(REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3, “JOHN DOE #4” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last nine names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 99 LONGFELLOW AVENUE, WESTBURY, NY 11590

Section: 10, Block: 53, Lot: 5299, 5300, & 5301

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 $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on February 06, 2008, in Liber M 32711 at Page 998, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 99 LONGFELLOW AVENUE, WESTBURY, NY 11590.

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: January _____, 2026 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 159746 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstNICOLAS R. DECICCO A/K/A NICOLAS RAYMOND DE CICCO, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DE CICCO A/K/A ROBERT DECICCO A/K/A

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 5, 2026, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and NICOLAS R. DECICCO A/K/A NICOLAS RAYMOND DE CICCO, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DE CICCO A/K/A ROBERT DECICCO A/K/A ROBERT R. DECICCO, 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 June 2, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2637 LEXINGTON AVENUE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554; and the following tax map identification: 51-313-6. ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT EAST MEADOW, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

as administrator of the Estate of Josie Dee Kirton, late of the Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York; DIANICIA VALENCIA and GUY L. KIRTON as possible heirs and distributees of the Estate of Josie Dee Kirton, late of the Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ISLAND PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION SERVICE INC.; and John Doe Defendants.

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Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612785/2023. Matthew Vishnick, 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. 159929

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT

STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -against-

TIFFANY A. IVEY, individually, as Trustee for the Josie Kirton Irrevocable Trust, and

Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, maintain 1-story addition attached to dwelling., S/s S. Cabot La., 192.17’ W/o Canyon La., a/k/a 86 S. Cabot La.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

Nassau BOCES Barry Tech hosted a visit from New York state education department commissioner Betty Rosa recently, giving students an opportunity to speak with her about their experiences and the benefits of career and technical education. Rosa also enjoyed a hot lunch prepared by culinary arts students.

Public Notices Public Notices

SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

Index No. 619169/2025

TO GUY L. KIRTON as possible heir and distributee of the Estate of Josie Dee Kirton, late of the Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the summons is not personally served upon you within the State of New York. The United States, if designated a defendant on this action, may appear or answer within sixty (60) days of service. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. The basis of the venue designated is that the mortgaged property is located in Nassau County.

TO: GUY L. KIRTON as possible heir and distributee of the Estate of Josie Dee Kirton, late of the Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 11th day of April, 2026, and filed

with the complaint and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County. This is an action for foreclosure of a mortgage made by Josie Dee Kirton (now deceased) to Citizens Bank, N.A., in the original amount of $440,000.00 with interest, dated July 23, 2020, recorded August 6, 2020 in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office in Book M44434, page 222. The relief sought is the foreclosure of the mortgage lien and the public sale of the mortgaged premises and in case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you extinguishing any interest or judgment lien you may have in the mortgaged premises. The premises indexed in this action are described and commonly known as 520 Queen Street, Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York 11590 (SBL#: 10-327-7). A copy of the full legal description can be obtained by contacting counsel below.

Dated: April 17, 2026

COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP

Albany, New York

Matthew E. Minniefield, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 501 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 449-3900 mminniefield@coopere rving.com 159935

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 05/20/2026 at 9:30

A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30

A.M.

264/26. NR WESTBURY

- Cecilia Reyes,

This notice is only for new cases in Westbury 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-StreamingVideo

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

160070

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE IGLOO SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIA RIVAS A/K/A CLAUDIA BARRERARIVAS AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ABEL RIVAS A/K/A ABEL ANTONIO ORANTES-RIVAS A/K/A TONY RIVAS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 61 Dorothy Drive, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

In attendance were Milton Ponce, Physical Therapy Aide and Rehabilitation Medicine student from Valley Stream; Arianna Junious, Nurse Assisting student from Freeport; Jett Valdez, Aviation Operations student from Bethpage; Storm Krokan, Aviation Operations student from Mineola; Barry Tech

and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 338 and Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment is $288,374.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615937/2022.

Jjais A. Forde, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:222196-1 160049

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 622973/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SHAWN HUGH GLENN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LETHIA GLENN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF LETHIA GLENN, 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,

Physical Therapy teacher Dr. Michelle Fattore; New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa; Barry Tech Automotive Technology teacher Ed Stella; New York State Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams; Chaelle Darby, Power Sports and Engine Repair student from Freeport; Parvati Singh, Retail and Business Skills student from Levittown; Franck Padavan Jr., Automotive Technology student from Seaford; and Barry Tech Principal Dr. William Poll, who provided a tour of the school.

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; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 157 NEW YORK AVENUE, WESTBURY, NY 11590

Section: 11, Block: 30, Lot: 81 and 89

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 $367,500.00 and interest, recorded on May 28, 2010, in Book M 34871 at Page 552, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 157 NEW YORK AVENUE, WESTBURY, NY 11590. 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

Dated:January _____, 2026

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 159961

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An interior designer doesn’t have a license, qualification or, generally, the education to perform the integrated services of an architect or an engineer. The reason that’s a frustrating answer is that I like working with interior designers personally, when the enhancement of the building’s finishes come into play, after the building has met the requirements of being able to stand, shed light to spaces, allow for all the safety requirements and myriad codes that must be followed. Unfortunately, clients often see that as being egotistical, overly sensitive or domineering, and that’s due to the lack of education as to what each person’s role is in construction.

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Recently I entered into an agreement with noted editor Peter Ginna to put my 140,000-word memoir manuscript into final form to be presented to publishers. That will probably result in the reduction of at least 30,000 words and some reformatting. The final product, though, will be mine.

This project began five years ago. After I retired from Congress in January 2021, I started to assemble my thoughts, news stories, photos and memorabilia from 28 years in office in an attempt to make some sense of, and put in some perspective, my experiences. The more I assembled, the more I realized how long and unlikely the journey had been — and how fortunate I had been.

Particularly helpful to me in collating so much of the memories and information was Anne Rosenfeld, who worked in my district office, in Massapequa Park, for all of those years, including the last 20 as district director. Melissa Zimmerman was one of the Nassau County Police Department

detectives on my congressional security detail. Having retired shortly before I did, she agreed to be my post-congressional security director. As she learned what I was doing and heard my discussions about my experiences, she urged me to put it all into a memoir. And she didn’t let up until I started the process.

As I began to write, I realized that the story would have to begin where it all began, on the bluecollar sidewalks of Sunnyside, Queens, and then St. Albans.

if not a ragsto-riches tale, my life has certainly been an improbable journey.

My grandparents were Irish immigrants. My father was a World War II veteran and an Army Reserve major who served for three decades in the New York City Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant as commanding officer for physical training and head of the department’s first Ceremonial Unit, which he formed. My mother, a product of the Depression, had to turn down a college scholarship and take a job instead.

My younger brother, Kevin, and I attended St. Teresa’s grammar school, in Woodside, where there were 70-plus kids in a classroom, with no concern for feelings or sensitivity. Tuition was 25 cents a week. After that it was Brooklyn Prep and then St. Francis College, while

TI worked full-time at the Railway Express freight yards on Manhattan’s West Side as a junior and senior. After that I was unexpectedly accepted by Notre Dame Law School, where I made friendships that would last a lifetime. At neighboring St. Mary’s College I met Rosemary, who has been putting up with me for a lifetime.

All of this somehow led to experiences with an eclectic mix of people and events that made for an interesting, never boring, life, as I navigated the minefields of New York and Washington politics and government. I dealt with tragedies such as Sept. 11 and its lasting aftermath, which included fighting for health care benefits for its survivors and first responders. I was one of only two members of Congress in history to vote against the impeachment of two presidents. I faced challenges as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, holding controversial hearings into Islamic radicalization and ensuring that New York and Long Island received the funding necessary to defend against future terrorist attacks.

Over the years in New York, Washington and overseas, there were dealings with Presidents Clinton, Bush,

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Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

We all need friends, and NATO is our best one

he older you get, the more you need to have some friends. While we should always be lucky to have a family that cares for us in good times and bad, we still have to have friends. A little research showed me that there are more songs about the value of friends, and the need for them, than about independence or going it alone. I’m sure many readers are familiar with the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends.” Or Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For,” or Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” Or Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” I could list another dozen songs that capture the importance of having a friend. Which brings us to the subject of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Somehow, President Trump has advanced the distorted idea that America can go it alone in the world without the help of our overseas allies. Long before NATO came into existence in 1949, our European friends were fighting with us in World War II, losing thou-

sands of young men to keep democracy alive.

When NATO was founded, its membership comprised Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. It now includes Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Turkey. It is a powerful union of allies who all have economic and strategic relationships with the United States.

There is no way the United States could go it alone with these allies.

has always stood by us since then. Trump alleges that Iran was almost ready to attack the United States and Israel, but it did not launch an attack on our country. Being a “threat” to a NATO ally isn’t the same as attacking it. On 9/11, the NATO countries immediately declared their support for the United States and provided numerous forms of assistance, both technical and economic.

territory.) Russia could mount an attack on our country in minutes if it ever served their purposes.

What gets lost in the debate about NATO’s obligations to intervene in the war with Iran is that NATO was never consulted before the war began, and no member country was attacked by Iran. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty says that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all members, which is not what happened in the war with Iran.

The first time the NATO charter was invoked was when America was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. The alliance

To this day, NATO members continue to offer us strategic advice about actions around the world that may be a threat to America. They provide us with warnings about weather patterns and environmental events that are a threat to our region of the planet. And most of all, they buy billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment and other products that make our manufacturers healthy and wealthy.

Whether the president admits it or not, our two biggest enemies are China and Russia. In the case of Russia, it is worth noting that it is less than 60 miles from Alaska. (And actually, Big Diomede Island, in Russian territory, is just 2½ miles from Little Diomede Island, in U.S.

As for China, even with some severe economic problems, it is capable of causing major upheaval for the U.S. if it chooses. Should it invade Taiwan, America would lose its major supplier of the semiconductor chips that companies like Nvidia and Apple use for advanced computing. Other chips are used in automobiles and a wide variety of products, and we can’t afford to lose that supply.

There is no way that the United States could go it alone without its NATO allies. We can’t protect our country from the world’s two worst predators without those allies on our side. Breaking up that alliance would be strategic and economic suicide. Talk is cheap, so the president has every right to pick occasional spats with NATO, but he can’t afford to abandon it. To do so would create chaos for generations to come.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Small Business Week, with eyes wide open

Small Business Week, which runs from May 3 to 9, will bring the usual round of proclamations, ribbon-cuttings and feel-good photo ops. Local entrepreneurs deserve every one of them. They also deserve the truth: The Main Streets of Long Island are under siege, and a week of celebration cannot paper over what the rest of the year has made painfully clear.

Walk down Park Avenue, in Long Beach, or Merrick Avenue, or any commercial corridor from Lynbrook to Glen Cove, and the strain is visible. For Lease signs have not come down in months. Restaurants have cut hours because they can’t find or afford the staff to stay open. Family-owned shops that survived the pandemic now wonder whether they will survive the aftermath. The business owners who anchor our downtowns aren’t asking for sympathy. They are asking, quietly and increasingly, whether the math still works.

The pressures are no secret. Rents for Long Island commercial space have climbed steadily. Costs have skyrocketed, outpacing what owners can charge without losing customers. Wages have risen, as they should, but for thin-margin businesses, every raise is a calculation about how many shifts can be staffed next month.

Energy bills and insurance premiums keep grinding higher. And looming over all of it is the e-commerce machine — Amazon, Temu, Shein and a growing list of online giants whose business model depends on undercutting the shop down the block, capturing the sale, and sending the profit somewhere far from Long Island.

The numbers tell a more complicated story than the celebratory ones we usually hear. In Nassau County, the U.S. Small Business Administration backed more than $207 million in loans last year, supporting roughly 500 businesses and helping create or sustain 2,850 jobs. That is real and meaningful. But SBA lending is also a barometer of need. A community in which hundreds of businesses require government-backed credit just to keep their doors open is not a community where small business is thriving on its own. It is a community where small business is fighting to hold ground.

Matt Coleman, the SBA’s regional administrator, has said that anyone who wants to understand the local economy needs to look past the financial markets and pay attention to those small businesses, embedded in our communities. He’s right. And what those businesses are telling us, if we listen honestly, is that the ground beneath them is shifting faster than they can adapt.

Federal tax relief on tips and overtime will help some workers. Modest tax reductions for small-business owners will help some operators. Neither will reverse the structural forces reshaping retail, hospitality and local service. The playing field is not level, and pretending otherwise does our merchants no favors.

What small businesses can offer is what e-commerce cannot: presence, accountability and a stake in the community. The pizzeria in East Rockaway that sponsors the Little League team.

The diner in Seaford that hosts the volunteer fire department’s monthly breakfast. The florist in Oyster Bay that decorates the village gazebo for the holidays.

None of those things show up on a balance sheet. All of them disappear when the storefront goes dark.

The Herald takes pride in standing alongside local businesses every day of the year. Our reporters tell their stories — the grand openings, the second-generation handoffs, the milestone anniversaries, the moments when local owners step up to feed first responders during a storm. Our advertising and marketing teams work shoulder to shoulder with owners to help them reach customers and grow their brand across print, digital and social channels. We do this because we believe local journalism and local commerce rise and fall together.

Honesty about the challenges is not pessimism. It is the precondition for a serious response. Policymakers should be looking hard at commercial rent pressures, at the unequal tax treatment that favors online sellers, at workforce housing that should allow people to actually live near where they work. Residents have a role, too — a more direct one. Every dollar spent locally is a dollar that stays here, resulting in sponsors for Little League teams, donors for nonprofit events, tenants for local storefronts, and more.

So this week, before clicking “buy now” online, walk into the shop down the block. Order takeout from the family-run restaurant in Island Park. Book the local landscaper from Malverne. Tip generously. The Main Streets of Long Island are not guaranteed. They are chosen, one transaction at a time, by the people who live here — and that choice has never mattered more.

The cost of waste, and the price New Yorkers pay

waste in government doesn’t stay on paper. It drips through budgets, spreads through layers of bureaucracy, and ultimately lands on the kitchen table of every working family. It’s the leaky roof you can’t ignore and the faucet left running in a home already struggling to stay afloat. In New York, that leak has become a flood.

This year, New York’s state budget will approach $270 billion — a 62 percent increase since one-party Democratic rule came to Albany in 2019. That’s an extra $5,000 per year for every man, woman and child in the state.

While all concede that affordability is a massive problem, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats continue to hold New York families’ heads under water — and the water’s getting deeper every day.

While the Democrats debate how much more to tax, spend and give away to cover the socialist agenda of New York City’s new mayor, the most urgent question is being ignored: Where is the fiscal discipline?

Medicaid spending has surged to $120 billion, nearly 45 percent of the entire

state budget. A recent study by the Empire Center found that Medicaid rolls contain as many as 3 million New Yorkers who don’t qualify, costing taxpayers $20 billion annually. An audit by the state comptroller found that taxpayers spent another $1.2 billion on Medicaid for nonresidents, raising serious questions about eligibility, oversight and improper payments. Hochul’s response? Crickets.

TThe MTA continues to provide substandard service while its capital debt load is expected to double to $88 billion by 2034. Operating deficits continue to climb. While refusing calls for a forensic audit, Hochul and Albany Democrats search for the latest gimmick — like congestion pricing — to put a Band-Aid on the gaping wound of fiscal mismanagement and abuse.

year.

Nearly 300,000 regulations drive up the cost of housing, energy and doing business. One New Yorker leaves the state every 2 minutes and 23 seconds. Those aren’t just statistics — they’re a signal that the American Dream is no longer affordable here due to Albany’s failed leadership.

he state budget has increased by 62 percent since Democrats took control in 2019.

Young families are priced out of homeownership. Small-business owners struggle to survive. Retirees watch costs rise faster than fixed incomes can keep up. From housing to auto insurance to health care and child care, the cost of living continues to climb at rates far higher than the national average.

the millionaire threshold. This plan would give up to $5,000 a year back to working families — not as a one-time rebate, but as lasting, meaningful relief — while forcing fiscal discipline by making Albany abide by the same spending cap it imposes on schools and municipalities.

But tax relief alone isn’t enough. We must fix the system that creates the burden.

These are not isolated incidents. They are a “check engine” light that Albany Democrats simply ignore and just keep driving. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are paying the price. New York ranks No. 1 in overall tax burden and No. 4 in cost of living. Forbes ranks the state’s business climate the second worst in America, and the Tax Foundation ranked New York dead last in tax competitiveness for the third straight

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Yet Albany under one-party rule continues to act as if government spending has no consequences. But that money comes from somewhere — the father working two jobs, the mother taking on extra shifts, the young adult trying to get started, the small-business owner working to stay afloat.

Solutions exist. In February I introduced legislation to deliver the largest tax cut in state history, eliminating income tax on the first $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for couples, reducing middle-class rates to 4 percent, and capping the top rate at 5 percent below

That’s why I’ve supported efforts to strengthen oversight and accountability by reforming Medicaid audit standards, requiring eligibility verification, auditing the MTA and mandating independent reviews of state-funded programs. I’ve co-sponsored legislation to strengthen Medicaid payment integrity through routine verification, targeted audits and safeguards to ensure that payments are accurate and transparent. I’ve worked with stakeholders to crack down on SNAP fraud and modernize benefit systems so they serve those truly in need. These reforms aren’t radical. They are responsible, and should be bipartisan. You don’t fix a leaking roof by repainting the ceiling — you fix the leak.

Until Albany confronts that reality, the cycle will continue: higher taxes, higher costs, fewer opportunities and more families leaving.

Steve Rhoads represents the 5th State Senate District.

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