East Meadow Herald 05-21-2026

railroad unions settled contract negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Back on track: LIRR strike ends, easing commuters’ ride

By BRiAN KAcHARABA & JoRDAN VAlloNE of the East Meadow Herald

The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations, officials announced at an evening news conference.

Union and MTA representatives announced the deal after negotiations resumed in the afternoon and continued into the night, ending the work stoppage that had halted service and caused widespread travel disruptions across Long Island and in New York City.

“We have good news tonight,” Kevin Sexton, vice president of the Brotherhood of

Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and spokesman for the Long Island Railroad Bargaining Coalition, said. “We’re pleased to announce that the parties have reached an agreement.”

Although East Meadow has no LIRR station of its own, residents were still affected by the strike — and relieved to see it end. Commuters shared they typically take the train from Westbury, Merrick, Bellmore or Hicksville. In a Facebook forum with the Herald, many shared they were planning to work from home, but for others, getting into Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens is essential for work or school. Some planned to drive or make it to a subway station in Jamaica either by car or bus.

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East Meadow budget passes

Ricco-Simeone, Carl elected to second term

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

East Meadow School District voters approved a nearly $286.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, while two incumbent Board of Education trustees were re-elected in an uncontested race.

The budget passed by a vote of 1,279 to 436, according to results released by the district. The spending plan represents a $15.5 million, or 5.71 percent, increase over the current year’s budget.

My work here is not finished.

JESSicA Ricco-SiMEoNE President, East Meadow Board

largely by rising costs for employee benefits, special education, transportation and insurance. Special education is projected to rise by about $2.1 million, insurance by roughly $2.6 million and transportation by about $1.28 million, according to a district presentation. State aid is expected to increase by about $724,000, or 0.76 percent, while Foundation Aid is projected to remain flat at $67.6 million. Universal Pre-K funding is expected to decline by more than $430,000.

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Board President Jessica Ricco-Simeone and Trustee David Carl were both re-elected to new three-year terms. Ricco-Simeone received 1,115 votes, while Carl received 1,056 votes.

The approved budget carries a 2.86 percent tax levy increase, which remains within the district’s allowable limit under the state’s tax cap formula. The levy will total about $166.1 million, an increase of roughly $4.6 million from the current year.

District officials said the spending increase was driven

Ricco-Simeone, a lifelong Salisbury resident and educator, and Carl, an East Meadow resident and attorney, were first elected to the board in 2023.

Ahead of the election, RiccoSimeone expressed gratitude to the East Meadow community and spoke highly of district accomplishments during her first term. “My work here is not finished,” she said.

The East Meadow Public Library’s budget also passed by a vote of 1,246 to 423. Library trustee Monica Marotta was elected with 1,160 votes.

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Tickets ahead? Yes indeed! The Long Island Rail Road strike ended late on May 18, as five

By JORDAN VALLONE

things to know: memorial day

Marching for East Meadow’s fallen

jvallone@liherald.com

East Meadow will mark Memorial Day with a community parade honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The parade, organized with support from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736, Jewish War Veterans Post 652 and American Legion Post 1082, will take place Monday, May 25. Community members, organizations and local groups are invited to march, attend and take part in the remembrance. The day will end with a service at Town of Hempstead Veterans Memorial Park, where wreaths will be placed in honor of deceased veterans.

Parade morning

Participants will assemble at 9 a.m. at the East Meadow High School parking field, at 101 Carman Ave. The Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m., giving veterans, civic groups, families and residents a chance to gather before stepping off together. Organizers are encouraging the community to come out in support of local veterans and to take part in one of East Meadow’s annual traditions of remembrance. The parade is open to organizations and individuals who want to participate, whether by marching or attending along the route. Those interested in joining the parade or seeking more information can contact American Legion Post 1082 Commander Leonard Volpe at Memorialpost1082@ gmail.com.

The route

The parade will step off from the East Meadow High School parking field on Carman Avenue and proceed south toward Hempstead Turnpike. Marchers will turn left and head east on Hempstead Turnpike before turning right onto Prospect Avenue. The procession will continue south on Prospect Avenue to Town of Hempstead Veterans Memorial Park, at 1700 Prospect Ave., near the corner of Prospect and East Meadow avenues. The route brings the parade through a central stretch of East Meadow before ending at the community’s veterans memorial site. Residents are encouraged to line the route, show support and help create a strong turnout for the veterans organizations leading the annual Memorial Day observance.

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Final tribute

After the parade, a memorial service honoring deceased veterans will be held at Town of Hempstead Veterans Memorial Park. Wreaths will be placed at the memorial site as part of the ceremony, giving the community a formal moment to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day. The observance is intended to honor those who gave their lives in military service and to recognize the local veterans organizations that help keep their memory alive. Parade organizers Dolores Rome and Elizabeth Fries are also available to answer questions. Rome can be reached at (516) 9729872 or deerome@optonline.net. Fries can be reached at (516) 359-4269 or ladyelsbeth333@ gmail.com.

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Community folds flags for graduating seniors

Before East Meadow’s graduating seniors walk across the stage this spring, each will receive a symbol of service, sacrifice and freedom — an American flag folded by members of their own community.

The East Meadow School District held its second annual Flags of Freedom flag-folding event at the Salisbury School, where students, veterans, activeduty service members and community volunteers came together to fold 660 American flags for graduating seniors at W.T. Clarke and East Meadow high schools.

The event was held in collaboration with East Meadow American Legion Memorial Post 1082, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592 and active-duty service personnel. Together, participants worked side by side to prepare the flags that will be presented to graduating high school seniors during the district’s upcoming Flags of Freedom ceremonies on May 28 at W.T. Clarke High School and May 29 at East Meadow High School.

For students, the event offered more than community service hours. It gave them a chance to learn the meaning behind the flag-folding tradition, reflect on the freedoms the flag represents and connect with local veterans who have served the country.

The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow was among this year’s sponsors.

“(The) East Meadow Kiwanis was a proud sponsor in the Flags For Freedom Folding Event in partnership with the East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 and the East Meadow School District,” club leadership wrote on Facebook. “Volunteers from the East Meadow School District folded 660 American flags for use during our Flags for Freedom Ceremony, honoring each graduating senior in the East Meadow School District. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in making this event a success.”

The district launched the Flags of Freedom event last year as a way to honor graduating seniors while strengthening ties between students and the veteran community. Now in its second year, the program continues to bring generations together around a shared message of gratitude, service and civic pride.

– Jordan Vallone

Billy Harrison/Herald photos

Dozens gathered at the Salisbury School in East Meadow this weekend to fold flags ahead of a presentation to graduating high school seniors next week.

Scouts Luke Dunbar, 11, and Jake Caba, 10, at the event.

Ellen and Jim Walsh, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of East Meadow, took part in the flag folding event.

Donna Goldstein, president of the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow, with Tracey Rudd and Kevin Kamper, both on the board of directors with Kiwanis.

Brothers Logan DeLuca and Jackson DeLuca worked together.

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News briefs

Police: Man threatened bicyclists with gun

Nassau County police arrested a 47-year-old man after they said he displayed a firearm during a disturbance May 17 in East Meadow.

said. Mayo was later found and arrested without incident. The firearm was recovered at the scene.

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Mayo was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fourthdegree criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of second-degree menacing. Police said he also had an active Nassau County warrant.

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According to detectives, officers responded at 4:30 p.m. to the area of the Meadowbrook Parkway and Front Street. Police said three males, ages 17, 18 and 20, were riding their bikes when Ramzee A. Mayo, who is undomiciled, approached them and displayed a firearm, placing them in fear for their lives.

The three fled and called 911, police

He was scheduled to be arraigned May 18 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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“Joyspan”

by Dr. Kerry Burnight

Subtitled “The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half”, this book reflects the natural progression of our desire to increase our lifespan (the number of our years), to increasing our healthspan (the number of our healthy years), to increasing our joyspan (the number of our joyful years). The author defines joy as an inner feeling of well-being or contentment, as opposed to happiness, which comes and goes, often according to external circumstances.

Burnight writes, “To thrive in old age means to live a fulfilling, purposeful, and satisfying life despite the challenges of aging. It involves maximizing physical health, cognitive function, emotional well-being, social connections, and a sense of meaning. Thriving doesn’t mean being free of all health problems or challenges, rather, it emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and the ability to find joy and value in life.”

Research shows that those who thrive late in life:

Grow: They continue to explore and expand

Connect: They put time into new and existing relationships

Adapt: They adjust to changing and challenging circumstances

Give: They share themselves

As a Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Dr. Burnight was struck by the radical difference in how people experienced their own aging process. “For some it is a frustrating, degrading, painful trajectory of ever-increasing decline. For others, there is visible delight, spirituality, and joy in occupying their eighth, ninth, and tenth decades.”

The thieves of joy are (1) comparison with others (2) frustration with health and mobility limitations (3) feeling like you are a burden (4) feeling heartbroken over the loss of a loved one, and (5) feeling defeated as if your best days are behind you. Nevertheless, she says, “Like the sun, joy is always there. But when it’s hidden by clouds, we mistakenly say it’s gone. Joy is resilient and can break through the clouds because it’s an innate part of the human experience.”

“One might say that following this doctor’s prescription will increase your “joyspan” and decrease your “oyspan”!

recognition of Memorial Day.

F.D. to take part in Memorial Day activities

East Meadow will honor the nation’s military heroes Memorial Day with a morning ceremony by the East Meadow Fire Department, followed by the community parade.

The East Meadow Fire Department will hold its annual Memorial Day service at 8:40 a.m. Monday on the front ramp of Fire Headquarters, 197 East Meadow Ave., next to the library. All are welcome to attend as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

The Memorial Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. at East Meadow High

School, proceed up Carman Avenue to Hempstead Turnpike, east to Prospect Avenue, and continue down Prospect Avenue before ending at Veterans Memorial Park.

The parade will feature East Meadow’s war heroes, the men and women of the East Meadow Fire Department, East Meadow Little League, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, local dignitaries, a pipe band, and the W.T. Clarke High School and East Meadow High School marching bands.

–Jordan Vallone

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Fire dept. urges safety while grilling this summer east

By JOHN J. O’BRIEN Sr. Special to the Herald

The East Meadow Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions around backyard grills this summer, warning that barbecue mishaps can quickly turn into serious fires when propane, natural gas, decks or vinyl siding are involved.

The East Meadow Volunteer Fire Department said its chiefs, officers and members respond each year to barbecue-related emergencies in local backyards. Several Long Island fire departments have already responded this year to serious fires that caused significant property damage after grilling incidents, according to the department.

Fire officials said modern backyard layouts can add to the danger. Large wood or plastic decks, vinyl siding and grills placed too close to homes can help flames spread quickly. If a grill fire reaches the siding of a house, flames can climb toward the roofline and enter the soffits, creating the risk of fire spreading into the attic.

“If such a fire goes undetected for any prolonged period of time, firefighters will arrive to a large body of fire advancing fast to consume a neighbor’s precious property, or worse,” the department said in its safety advisory.

The department said any barbecue emergency involving propane or natural gas should be treated as a true emergency. Residents should shut off the fuel source only if they can do so safely. If a grill is on fire, leaking or cannot be approached safely, residents should evacuate the area and call the East Meadow Fire Department directly at (516) 542-0576.

Fire officials said callers should be prepared to tell dispatchers whether the incident involves a gas leak or a fire, whether the grill is close to a home or other structure, and how long the leak or fire has been occurring. That information is relayed to responding firefighters and helps determine how they approach the scene.

Propane tanks, commonly used with backyard grills, are generally safe when properly maintained, but can become dangerous during a leak or fire, officials said. Propane is colorless, odorless and heavier than air, though an odor similar to rotten eggs is added so leaks can be detected. Because propane sinks, it can collect in low-lying areas or enter homes through open cellar windows, creating an explosive environment.

Natural gas behaves differently

because it is lighter than air and tends to rise, but fire officials said leaks involving either fuel can be dangerous if gas accumulates.

A fire involving a propane tank creates another risk. Heat can weaken tank components and increase pressure inside the cylinder, raising the possibility of a violent rupture known as a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, or BLEVE. Firefighters may focus first on cooling the tank with water while keeping the burning gas controlled before attempting to shut the valve.

The department also reminded residents that propane grills may not be used on balconies, terraces or roofs, and that charcoal grills require proper clearance and an immediate water source. Children should be kept away from grills, and residents should keep a Class ABC fire extinguisher, garden hose or water supply nearby.

During grilling, residents should avoid loose clothing, use long-handled tools and never leave a grill unattended. Fire officials also warned against adding starter fluid to an open flame and said alcoholic beverages should be kept away from grills because they can be flammable.

After cooking, propane should be shut off at both the grill and tank.

and spread easily.

Tanks should never be stored indoors, in direct sunlight or in the trunk of a vehicle. Grills and grease trays should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease fires.

Chief of Department Kurt W. Becker, Assistant Chiefs Jeffrey A. Rosenthal, John J. O’Brien Jr. and Edward A. Licciardo, along with the department’s members, wished residents a safe summer season.

Courtesy John J. O’Brien Sr. Fires at propane tanks can start quickly

Big wins for EMHS’s exceptional entrepreneurs

East Meadow High School’s two Virtual Enterprise classes recently capped off an outstanding year of entrepreneurship by attending and competing at the Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit and International Trade Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Throughout the school year, both student-run companies; LOC8 and All Around the World; participated in multiple regional trade shows and business competitions, gaining valuable experience in marketing, sales, networking and professional communication while competing against schools from across the region. At the Summit, students once again showcased their innovation, professionalism, and business skills while engaging with other teams from around the world and learning firsthand about real-world entrepreneurship.

LOC8 made district history this year by advancing through the highly competitive New York/New England region, qualifying for the state competition, and then earning a spot at nationals, where they finished Top 25 in the nation in the Business Plan and Presentation competition; the first time East Meadow UFSD has ever had a team reach this level of success. Congratulations to team members Evalia Levin, Amber Chan, Olivia Barnwell, Laila Miranda and Eli Gilkey for this remarkable achievement. Additionally, LOC8 brought home two bronze plaques at the International Trade Show for Sales Pitch and Booth Design.

CEOs Evalia Levin and Keerat Minhas represented their companies in the Individual Sales Pitch Competition with confidence and professionalism, helping make this year’s Youth Business Summit a truly memorable milestone for East Meadow schools.

–Jordan Vallone

Photos courtesy East Meadow School District

East Meadow High School’s two Virtual Enterprise classes competed at the Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit and International Trade Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. From left, LOC8 members Laila Miranda, Olivia Barnwell, Evalia Levin, Amber Chan and Eli Gilkey.

East Meadow High School’s Virtual Enterprise team All Around the World participated in multiple regional trade shows and business competitions.

East Meadow High School’s Virtual Enterprise team LOC8 made district history this year by advancing in the highly competitive New York/New England region.

Plainview nips East Meadow in quarterfinals

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Plainview JFKs and East Meadow’s softball teams met for a fifth time this spring last Saturday with a trip to the Nassau Class AAA semifinals on the line.

The best-of-three quarterfinal series went the distance after the fourth-seeded Hawks and fifth-seeded Jets traded walk-off victories, setting the stage for a win or go home Game 3.

The finale also required extra frames.

Plainview rallied from a three-run deficit with three runs in the bottom of the sixth before prevailing, 5-4, with a walk-off grounder that scored Ava Franges with the winning run. Senior Katelyn Coffey blasted her third homer of the series and drove in all four runs for East Meadow.

“Of course we’re disappointed, but what a high school softball series this was,” Jets coach Becky Mattia said. “Three one-run games and three walkoffs, you can’t get any closer than that. We went toe-to-toe against the

team that won our conference and lost just one game coming into playoffs. Both of us had multiple chances to win all three games.”

Plainview advances to face top-seeded Oceanside in the best-of-3 semis that would conclude this Friday if three games are necessary.

The Jets (8-14) were looking good through five innings thanks in large part to Coffey, who doubled home junior pitcher Gabi Shepherd and sophomore Allie Barnwell in the top of the first and blasted a two-run homer over the fence in left in the fifth, scoring junior Ariana Rosa in front of her, as the visitors built a 4-1 lead.

“Katelyn returned to us about two weeks ago after getting injured during soccer season and was just unbelievable,” Mattia said of Coffey, one of four seniors on the roster along with Gianna Ventura. Madelynn Harrison and Hailey Lipack. “Her last two at-bats, the unintentionally intentionally walked her,” she added. “The way she was hitting I couldn’t blame them.”

Shepherd, who along with freshman Grace Moone won four games in the

circle this spring, threw seven scoreless innings in the finale. The Hawks tied it at 4-4 with four straight hits to open the bottom of the sixth. Leyla Elkhatib led off with a homer and Sophia Elkhatib hit a game-tying, two-run double.

The Jets had two runners on base in both the ninth and 10th innings but couldn’t push any across.

East Meadow had lost three straight to the Conference 2 champion Hawks before keeping its season alive with a 5-4 home victory in the second game of the series two days earlier. Sheppard’s homer in the bottom of the seventh won it. Coffey provided the majority of the rest of the offense with a pair of homers. Sophomore Emma Smith also homered,

In the series opener May 13, Plainview, which defeated the Jets 10-8 and 6-3 during the regular season, pulled out a 2-1 victory in extra innings on a bases-loaded walk. The game was scoreless through six as Shepherd and Nadia Cho dominated in the circle.

“We’re going to miss the seniors, but this was a great experience for the younger girls,” Mattia said.

Tony Bellissimo/Herald Senior Katelyn Coffey belted three homers in East Meadow’s hard-fought quarterfinal playoff series loss to Plainview-JFK.

LIRR service resumed on Tuesday at noon

nels leading into Penn Station caused widespread service disruptions, serving as a frustrating prelude to an already complicated commuting puzzle.

“I am a commuter,” Luisa Cristina said. “I park at the Bellmore train station and work on weekdays and weekends… between the tunnel fire and now this strike, we were all very inconvenienced.”

Sexton said that details of the agreement would not be released immediately, citing the need for member review ahead of ratification votes. However, public radio station WYNC reported that the four-year deal includes retroactive pay and expires in July 2027.

“Due to the nature of the negotiations, we cannot discuss the specifics,” he said. “What I can say is we are looking forward to our members getting back to work and doing what they do best, which is serving the region.”

He added that any premature disclosure of details could complicate ratification.

“We don’t want to fail ratification,” Sexton said. “If they get part of this story through the media, it may impact their decision.”

The agreement is subject to a 30-day period in which union members will review and vote on the tentative deal before it becomes official.

The shutdown began after five railroad unions went on strike at 12:01 a.m.

Saturday following the expiration of a federally mandated cooling-off period.

The work stoppage led to widespread delays across Long Island, with shuttle buses operating on limited routes and commuters urged to work remotely where possible.

Sexton also said that tensions escalated late in the negotiations on Friday night, when the MTA introduced pro-

posed health care contributions for newly hired employees, an issue he said had not previously been part of bargaining discussions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the agreement was reached after continued bargaining focused on balancing worker pay with affordability for commuters and taxpayers.

“I’m truly pleased to share that the

five Long Island Rail Road unions and the MTA were able to come together and reach a fair deal this evening,” Hochul said. “The contract achieved two principles: protecting affordability for Long Islanders and commuters while giving fair wages to the employees.”

Officials said that the LIRR would begin restoring service in phases starting Tuesday at noon, with limited hourly service on four main branches, before expanding systemwide service later in the day. The MTA said that the contingency bus service that operated during the shutdown would continue Tuesday morning before being phased out as train service ramped up.

Hochul said that roughly 3,500 LIRR employees would receive raises under the agreement, while fare and tax increases would not be part of the deal. “I also did not accept a deal for compromise affordability for Long Islanders,” she said. “At a time when everything is going up, I’m not going to allow taxes or fares to go up. Period. Full stop. Got it done.”

Officials said that additional details on full system restoration were expected as crews completed inspections, reposition equipment and return employees to scheduled assignments.

It was the first Long Island Rail Road strike since June 17, 1994. That strike lasted two days before a contract settlement was reached.

Tim Baker/Herald

Long island rail road operations resumed on tuesday around noon, ending a threeday strike that disrupted commutes for many east meadow residents.

County panel kicks off anti-fraud campaign

Experts detail deceitful practices that cost unsuspecting consumers hundreds of billions of dollars

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Throughout the country, an easily overlooked category of crime has become a multi-billion-dollar industry: Insurance fraud costs consumers $806 billion every year, taking financial bites out of construction, transportation, real estate and other industries. Long Island’s local business leaders are sharing their strategies to avoid contributing to that statistic.

Some 160 business owners and employees welcomed advice from elected officials, security firms and fellow business people at a panel at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center in Bethpage on May 13.

This was the first panel connecting government agencies and local businesses to share information about fighting insurance fraud, according to John Capece, Nassau County’s consumer affairs commissioner.

“This is the first time in Long Island history that we have a meeting with all the building departments and the Department of Consumer Affairs to host a seminar for training and for communication,” Capece said.

The panel, sponsored by the Long Island Builders Institute, is intended to be the first of many. Capece conceived of the idea to kick off a larger effort to improve consumer safety by helping community members and local businesses identify and avoid malicious actors.

“We want to stop them because they prey on the elderly and the vulnerable people that don’t understand contracts … they get sucked into something where they think they’re going to save so much money and they don’t,” Capece said. “We want to educate the

public.”

Panelists discussed the optimal ways of handling everything from home improvement contractor licensing, permitting, solar installations and contracting oversight to responding to fraudulent insurance and

training certificates and staged construction accidents, as well as other topics impacting homeowners and the building industry.

Panelist Gina Farese is a solar energy entrepreneur and a member of Nassau County’s Home Improvement Advisory Committee and many other groups in the industry. She has seen many cases of improper business dealings, ranging from roofing coverage to workers who aren’t on a contractor’s official payroll.

“There’s a lot of things that are broken and so far gone, and I’m seeing so many homeowners get, unfortunately, taken,” Farese said. “So many people just care about their bottom line … at the end of the day, it’s just making sure that the homeowners are protected properly, and educating people.”

Mary Harkins serves as counsel to the county’s Department of Consumer Affairs. She advises Capece and the department on the interpretation of local laws, with a focus on contract violations.

“Now we’re able to address it more proactively, rather than just reacting,” Harkins said. “Our licensing division is about, like, six people, some part-time, and we’re dealing with 10,000 licenses plus about 800 new applications per year. It’s a lot of responsibility, but in reality, we’re moving on it.

“We’re trying to uncover the really great contractors out there,” Harkins added. For bad actors in the industry, the department, she said, is “trying to identify them and take corrective action.”

The number one way to protect yourself against risk, Capece said, is to verify that any contractor in your home is legitimately licensed.

For more information, call Nassau County Consumer Affairs at (516) 571-2465.

Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald

Panelist Gina Farese and Nassau Consumer Affairs Commissioner John Capece advised more than 160 community members about the risks of insurance fraud.

Chamber refreshes Prospect Ave. plantings

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO & JORDAN VALLONE of the East Meadow Herald

Plantings and green space on Prospect Avenue in East Meadow were refreshed this weekend, thanks to the efforts of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

The small triangular patch just south of Hempstead Turnpike has been overseen by the Chamber since the early 90s, Ted Rosenthal, an East Meadow-based attorney told the Herald. Over the years, upkeep has been inconsistent, but about four years ago, just ahead of the Memorial Day parade, the East Meadow Fire Department aided in cleaning up the space.

“After (that) Memorial Day parade, the Chamber decided it was time to really do a job, and we gutted it,” Rosenthal recounted. “We got rid of everything that was there, we started from scratch, and what exists now is the result of the Chamber’s efforts to really make it look great. We maintain it now with the fire department’s help.”

Ahead of this year’s parade, the Chamber decided to refresh the space again. It enlisted the help of Mike Panagatos, a past president of the Chamber, who knows a lot about landscape design.

“We organized to plant flowers this past Saturday, and they are all in,” Rosenthal said. “We spent about two-and-a-half, three hours there, under Mike’s guidance as to how to do this and make sure it is done properly, since he had the knowledge. He went and bought everything and brought it all there, and we did our best to put it in the ground and it really looks wonderful, so we’re hoping for the parade, really, it’ll be blooming.”

The Chamber hopes the plants will last through November.

Photos courtesy Ted Rosenthal

The walkway was lined with the new plants, which should be in full bloom for the community’s Memorial Day parade on May 25.

New flowers were placed in the ground by volunteers.

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce spruced up green space on Prospect Avenue on May 16.

The green space has been maintained by the Chamber of Commerce since the 90s.

The fresh plants should last into the fall.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

The holiday weekend may feel a little different this year with the beloved FourLeaf Air Show shifting to over to Fourth of July as part of the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Still, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, including a patriotic drone show to fill in for the annual flying spectacle that will illuminate the night sky over Jones Beach on May 24.

No matter how the weekend unfolds, one tradition remains firmly in place: gathering around the grill for a barbecue with family and friends.

Of course, no Memorial Day barbecue would be complete without the familiar favorites — juicy burgers sizzling over an open flame, hot dogs nestled in toasted buns and steaks grilled to smoky perfection. But today’s cookout offers far more than the traditional staples. By adding dishes with bold marinades, fresh seasonal ingredients and unexpected sweet-and-savory flavors, hosts can bring new energy to the holiday barbecue while still honoring the classics everyone loves.

The beauty of grilling is its versatility. From colorful kebabs and charred vegetables to caramelized fruit and herb-infused sides, even the simplest ingredients take on extra flavor over the fire. The tried-and-true will always remain a go-to, but the holiday is also the perfect opportunity to refresh the menu with creative twists and crowdpleasing additions that may just become new favorites.

Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs

Kabobs add sizzle to the season. With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors.

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• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper

• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal.

Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to mediumhigh heat.

Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down.

Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip

Enhance the flavor of fruits and veggies at your barbecue. Try another way to eat pineapple by grilling it and pairing with a lime dip for a tasty treat.

• 1 pineapple

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 3 tablespoons honey

Lime Dip:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

• 3 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 2 teaspoons lime zest

Peel pineapple; cut into wedges.

In resealable plastic bag, combine brown sugar, lime juice and honey. Add pineapple wedges, seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.

To make dip: In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate.

Heat grill to medium heat.

Remove pineapple wedges from plastic bag; discard marinade. Grill pineapple wedges, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Serve with dip.

Grilled

Lemon Chive Corn

Grilling adds an extra special flavor to corn on the cob. Try it with a lemon chive butter topping.

• 4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Pull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn; tie at end of each ear with string or strip of outside corn leaves. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Drain.

Place corn on grill, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Meanwhile combine butter, chives and lemon juice.

Serve corn with lemon-chive butter.

‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’

Spring blooms with a taste of summer as Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band bring their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to the Paramount stage, celebrating the music of Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and Zac Brown Band. Long Island–based and led by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, the group also features Linn DeMilta (Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on guitar, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards, Dan Prine on bass, and Mike Vecchione on drums. Together, they’ve spent more than a decade channeling the laid-back spirit of beach-country favorites. With a setlist built for singing along, the band blends crowd-pleasing hits with an easygoing, sun-soaked energy that evokes margaritas, ocean breezes and carefree nights where, as they like to say, it’s always “5 o’clock somewhere.”

Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Decoration Day

Step back into time to when Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Throughout weekend, the living-history site comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of the 19th century, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into how Long Islanders once marked the occasion.Stroll the village while enjoying period craft demonstrations, storytelling and stirring brass band concerts that echo through the historic streets. The weekend culminates with the signature Decoration Day observance, re-creating the holiday as it was first commemorated in the early 1870s. Costumed Civil War “veterans” lead a patriotic parade and heartfelt ceremony honoring departed soldiers, capturing the spirit, pageantry and reverence of an earlier era. The parade and ceremonial program begin at 2:15 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, May 2324, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. Visit oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org or call (516) 572-8409.

Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip Grilled Lemon Chive Corn

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

MAY

23

Decoration Day

Step back in time at Old Bethpage Village Restoration during a Decoration Day program honoring those who served. With brass band entertainment, ceremony and parade.

• Where: 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage.

• Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also May 24

• Contact: oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org or (516) 572-8409

MAY

25

East Meadow Memorial Day Parade

Join East Meadow veterans and community members for a parade in recognition of Memorial Day.

• Where: East Meadow Avenue

• Time: 10 a.m.

MAY

26

Harmonize With Long Island Harmonizers

Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs fourpart a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at libraries, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like—join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset

• Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

• Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

Family theater

MAY

27

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,

JUN

16

Gary Clark Jr.

Blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter has built a reputation as one of the most exciting live performers of his generation. Blending electric blues, rock, soul, R&B, and hints of hip-hop, his sound is both rooted in tradition and boldly modern. His guitar tone often recalls legends like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, but his songwriting, socially aware lyrics, and willingness to experiment make him stand out as a contemporary artist. On stage, he is known for extended solos, dynamic arrangements, and emotionally charged vocals that move from soft falsetto to gritty growls, making every Gary Clark Jr concert feel unforgettable. Anyone who has listened to a Gary Clark Jr. album or watched the four-time Grammy Award winner perform live knows that he’s a gifted multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer. And never more so than on his last album, 2019’s illuminating This Land. But while This Land signaled a breakthrough in displaying his musical versatility beyond the blues, his latest album, JPEG RAW, represents a quantum leap.

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 28-29

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

MAY

28

“Something Rotten! The Musical’

See the comedy musical, set in the 1590s, which follows two playwright brothers competing with William Shakespeare as they attempt to create the world’s first musical. From tap dancing eggs to beautiful love stores, this musical really has it all. Songs include “A Musical!,”“It’s Hard to Be the Bard,” and “Welcome to the Renaissance.” The cast is comprised of New York City professionals, including David Hibbard, who was in the original Broadway production, with CAP21 alumni and current students. Performances are

scheduled throughout the fourday run.

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

• Time: Varied times, through May 31

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

Brick Builders

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grownups to enjoy building a LEGO Friends Flower Stand with Roses Kit. The program begins at the beech tree and includes a guided walk through some of the featured exhibit Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. After the tour, head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to build a LEGO kit to take home For ages 5+. | $24 per child (includes admission, guided tour, and LEGO kit). $22 per adult (includes admission and guided tour), with member discount. Registration required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Ukrainian American Night

Celebrate Ukrainian culture in Eisenhower Park with performances and more.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Field 6/6A, East Meadow

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: Visit UCCA Long Island Chapter on Facebook

JUN

9

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

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

JUN

1

‘Plant Man’ at the library East Meadow Public Library hosts Paul Levine, the library’s resident “plant man” for a topical June lecture: Herbs and More.

• Where: 1886 Front St.

• Time: 2 p.m.

• Contact: EastMeadow.info

JUN

6

Performance Poets

Association

The Performance Poets Association meets the first Saturday of every month at the East Meadow Library. Each meeting features powers, followed by open mic.

• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow

• Time: 1 p.m.

• Contact: EastMeadow.info

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “The Secret Garden” by Callista Brill (based on Frances Hodgson Burnett) Along the way,

Reverse Raffle with Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club welcomes all for a reverse raffle and dinner at Borrelli’s. $40 per ticket; only 200 tickets available; dinner an extra $25.

• Where: 1580 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: Debbie Kirsh at dkirsh01@aol.com

JUN

11

Grooves with Amber Ferrari Band

Eisenhower Summer Concert Series is back and welcomes the Amber Ferrari Band. The nine-piece band plays tunes from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 572-0200

David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation Run Runners hit the pavement in Eisenhower Park, demonstrating appreciation for local police.

• Where: Field 2, Eisenhower Park

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: Events.EliteFeats. com/26appreciation

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Balboni returns to Adelphi as its president

By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

Adelphi University has named Michael Balboni, a former state lawmaker and a longtime public servant, as its 11th president.

Balboni, who will take office June 1, is the first Adelphi graduate, the first Adelphi parent and the first Long Island native to lead the Garden City university. He succeeds Interim President Christopher K. Storm Jr., who will move into the newly created role of senior executive vice president of academic affairs and provost. Christine M. Riordan was Adelphi’s 10th president.

“This transition is a homecoming for me, a true full-circle moment,” Balboni said. “Because I know Adelphi from almost every possible angle, I have an intimate understanding of the DNA of this university and the transformative power of the education it provides.”

Balboni graduated cum laude from Adelphi in 1981 with a degree in biology, and has remained closely connected to the university, including as an adjunct faculty member and, most recently, as chair of the board of trustees. He built a career in law, government and public safety, serving in the Assembly and State Senate and later as New York’s deputy secretary for public safety.

Balboni said he plans to serve as Adelphi’s “chief external advocate,” using his experience in government, law and public policy to raise the university’s profile, expand partnerships and pursue new funding.

“I plan to leverage my professional network and my knowledge of the legislative landscapes in Albany and Washington, D.C., to elevate our institutional visibility,” he said.

He added that he will pursue state and federal grants, build corporate partnerships and work to raise Adelphi’s regional and national profile.

William Fuessler, acting chair of the university’s

board of trustees and chair of the presidential search committee, said Balboni’s background makes him well suited to lead the university at a challenging time for higher education.

“To thrive, Adelphi requires an innovative leader and a proven executive capable of navigating complex financial and operational headwinds,” Fuessler said. “Michael Balboni brings precisely this expertise.”

Fuessler added that Balboni’s public- and privatesector experience will help the university secure resources and support institutional growth.

Balboni takes over as colleges and universities nationwide face pressure from shifting enrollment patterns, rising costs and growing scrutiny over the value of a college degree. Adelphi, he said, is entering that period in a position of strength.

Adelphi received a record 17,000 first-year applications for the upcoming fall semester, and has posted record first-year enrollment in two of the past three years, Balboni said. The university also has a balanced budget, a stable financial outlook and a $282 million endowment, up 69 percent since 2016.

“For workforce readiness, proving the return on investment of a degree is critical,” he said.

Affordability, efficiency and new partnerships will be central to his presidency, Balboni explained, as Adelphi works to demonstrate the value of a college degree. The university will focus on aligning programs with market demand in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and health care, while expanding internships, externships, job shadowing and study abroad opportunities.

“I want to make sure our students all have the experiential opportunities through internships, externships, job shadowing and study abroad,” Balboni said, “so they have real-world experiences employers want.”

Courtesy Adelphi University

Michael Balboni will take office June 1 as Adelphi University’s 11th president. He will be the university’s first graduate, the first Adelphi parent and the first Long Island native to hold the position.

May 21, 2026 —

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

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 ROBERT R. DECICCO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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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 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, 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

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 159961

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a public auction for a used vehicle sale will be held on May 26, 2026 on the website www.auctionsinternati onal.com. Bidders must register on website prior to bidding. Vehicles are sold “as is” condition and do not come with vehicle keys. Vehicles pictures and descriptions can be found on website when bid is live. Vehicles must be paid through the website prior to removal of vehicle. Vehicles are located at 390 E. Clinton Avenue, Roosevelt NY 11575. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee; Gray; VIN: 1J4GR48K55C523371; Owner: Wayne Huey of 2832 Bruner Ave 1, Bronx, NY 10469

*2007 Kia Sedona; Gray; VIN: KNDMB233876173866; Owner: Renee McDonough of 157 59 27th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 *2010 Chevrolet Equinox; Gray; VIN: 2CNALDEW4A6371649 ; Owner: Boris Mizhquero-Yunga of 276 Mountain Grove St, Bridgeport, CT 06605

*2009 Chevrolet Malibu; Black; VIN: 1G1ZK57B59F169309; Owner: Glendon Cateau of 716 E. 45th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 *2007 Dodge Sprinter; White; VIN: WD0PE845X75208525; Owner: Haim Tobaly of 21 Weyant Dr, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 *2004 Toyota Corolla; Blue; VIN: 2T1LR32E04C317785; Owner: Luis V. Peraltamorban of 1934 Harrison Ave 5E, Bronx, NY 10453 *2006 Lexus ES250; Black; VIN: JTHCK262382022200; Owner: Klein Georges of 185 Rutland Rd, Hempstead NY 11550

*2014 Audi AS4; Gray; VIN: WAUBGAFL5EA082964 ; Owner: Dominique Blackman of 8400 Lindbergh Blvd Apt 716, Philadelphia PA 19153 *2010 Honda Accord;

Black; VIN: 1HGCS2B85AA004466; Owners: Mike Eli Landaverde and C.L. Landaverde of 69 Hewlett St, Hempstead NY 11550

*2005 Nissan Altima; Red; VIN: 1N4AL11D75N900462; Owner: Timothy Wanser of 1141 Norbay St, Franklin Square NY 11010

*2002 Acura MDX; Blue; VIN: 2HNYD188X2H530024; Owner: Zaynah Witter of 632 Nauer Ct, Elmont, NY 11003

*2016 Nissan Sentra; Gray; VIN: 3N1AB7AP1GY299861; Owner: Nissan Infiniti Lease Trust of PO Box 254648 Sacramento, CA 95865

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Antonio Fanizzi Commissioner 160208

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, Against LAURA L. PIERCE A/K/A LAURA PIERCE, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/06/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 6/17/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 24 Cedar Road, Westbury, New York 11590, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0011 Block 00414 Lot 00027 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $330,879.28 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608239/2019

Public Notices

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 4/6/2026 File Number: 19-300909 CA 160155

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CARLOS DERAS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 10, 2026, 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 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 682 Lowell Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 37 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $641,333.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612141/2024. Cash will not be accepted.

Jjais A. Forde, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160142

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO.: 618669/2025

Date Filed: 08/29/2025

SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. Designation of Venue is based upon the situs of the Subject Property. Subject Property: 2341 Devon Street, East Meadow, New York 11554.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2006-SD2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SD2, Plaintiff,against- CHRISTINA MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; THOMAS MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; TIMOTHY MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; SAMANTHA MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY, WHO WAS BORN IN 1961 AND DIED ON JUNE 24, 2024, A RESIDENT OF NASSAU COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 2341 DEVON STREET, EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK 11554, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; “JOHN DOE

#1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve 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 Subject Property 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 Attorney 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) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; 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 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 (DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2006-SD2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH

CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SD2) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: MELISSA S. DICERBO, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084 8 55-845-2584 facsimile File # 18-301439 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* 160200

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 28568 RESOLUTION NO. 468-2026

Adopted: May 12, 2026 Supervisor Ferretti moved the following resolution’s adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PARAGRAPH B. OF SECTION 185 OF ARTICLE XV OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE LEVITTOWN PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT (LPRD)

WHEREAS, this Board called for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of section 185 of Article XV of the Building Zone Ordinance with respect to the Levittown Planned Residence District (LPRD), by Resolution No. 409-2026, adopted April 14, 2026, to be held at Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on April 28, 2026 at 10:30am; and, WHEREAS, the hearing was noticed as required by law, held as stated, continued to and on May 12, 2026, and, after due deliberation, this Board finds it in the public interest to amend the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead as aforesaid;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the amendment of section 185 of Article XV of the Building Zone Ordinance with respect to the Levittown Planned Residence District (LPRD), is hereby adopted, such that it shall state as follows: Article XV LPRD Levittown Planned Residence District (LPRD) * * * §185 Building Area; Floor Area Ratio.

A. The building area shall not exceed 27.5% of the lot area, except that additional lot area may be devoted to accessory decking of no greater than three feet in height, provided that it shall not increase overall lot area coverage beyond 30% of the lot.

* * * ; and, BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, the amendment shall take effect according to law, the Town’s zoning maps shall be duly amended, and the Town Clerk shall enter said amendment in the Minutes of the Town Board and the Ordinance Book, publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and file in her office an affidavit of such publication. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows:

AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 160297

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 27th day of May 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to

physically handicapped persons at the following locations:

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ALLEN PLACE - north side, starting at a point 186 feet east of the east curbline of Grand Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-147/26)

STEELE BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a point 540 feet east of the east curbline of Milburn Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-139/26)

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FARMERS AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 288 feet north of the north curbline of Merrick Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-130/26)

EAST MEADOW

WENWOOD DRIVEwest side, starting at a point 84 feet south of the south curbline of Chaladay Lane, south for a distance of 22 feet.

(TH-152/26)

ELMONT LEHRER AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 230 feet north of the north curbline of Rosser Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-143/26)

WANTAGH BEVERLY ROAD - east side, starting at a point 103 feet south of the south curbline of Bellport Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-151/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: May 12, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160296

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

ELEVATOR SERVICE SOUTH COOPERATIVE BID #2025/2026-10A

The Board of Education of the Westbury UFSD has authorized a BID for the NASSAU COUNTY DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM. The basic responsibility will be the development, management, and

operation of the BID in compliance with all Federal and State statutes and regulations. Bids may be obtained on or after May 21, 2026, on the District’s website, www.westburyschools. org Click Menu, Departments, Finance & Operations, Notice to Bidders, Elevator Service South Cooperative Bid 2025-2026-10A. If you need assistance obtaining the Bid from the District’s website, please kindly email Mr. Brian Sudran, Director of Facilities at BSudran@westburysch ools.org

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the proposal or to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the school district. The District reserves the right to consider all relevant and reasonable criteria in selecting the successful proposer. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request for proposals.

The specifications and BID forms may be secured on or after May 21 2026 , from Westbury UFSD. The contract will be awarded to the best proposer as determined by the District. It is appropriate to emphasize that the lowest proposer may not be the best. The District will evaluate and score each proposal in accordance with the categories presented below. The District will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 10 A.M. on June 11,2026 Proposals received after stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: ELEVATOR SERVICE SOUTH COOPERATIVE BID #2025/2026-10A, WESTBURY UFSD, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE/PURCHASING AGENT, 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568 - June 11, 2026, 10am. Proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of

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forty-five (45) days from the date of proposal opening. Base bid rates based on yearly contract (per month rate x 12); hourly labor rate, for work approved by the District but not included in the base bid per hour rate; and hourly labor rate, for emergency service required outside of regular working hours as specified.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Westbury UFSD District Clerk, Beverly Cathnott May 21, 2026

Information for Bidders, Specifications, and #2025/2026-10A Bid Form for (Participating Districts): Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bellmore-Merrick UFSD, East Meadow UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, Freeport UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Lawrence UFSD, Long Beach UFSD, Lynbrook UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Oceanside UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD, Rockville Centre UFSD, Roosevelt UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Uniondale UFSD, Valley Stream UFSD #13, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Wantagh UFSD, Westbury UFSD 160284

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No.: 603446/2023

Date Filed: 05/07/2026 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. Designation of Venue is based upon the situs of the Subject Property. Subject Property: 7 Hyacinth Road, Levittown, New York 11756.

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED

NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff,against- COLIN

CAUSEMAN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DONNA CAUSEMAN; BRIANNE CAUSEMAN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DONNA CAUSEMAN; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” 1 THROUGH 50, Intending To Be The

Unknown Heirs, Distributees, Devisees, Grantees, Trustees, Lienors, Creditors, And Assignees Of The Estate Of DONNA CAUSEMAN, Who Was Born In 1960 And Died on JULY 7, 2025, A Resident Of Nassau County, Whose Last Known Address Was 7 Hyacinth Road, Levittown, NY 11756-2312, Their Successors In Interest If Any Of The Aforesaid Defendants Be Deceased, Their Respective Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, And Successors In Interest Of The Aforesaid Classes Of Person, If They Or Any Of Them Be Dead, And Their Respective Husbands, Wives Or Widows, If Any, All Of Whom And Whose Names And Places are unknown to the Plaintiff; LVNV FUND LLC A/P/O CAPITAL ONE; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; DIANE REUTHER; TRAGER FUEL OIL CO. INC; CLERK OF NASSAU COUNTY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to the 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 Subject Property 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 Attorney 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) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of

the Summons; 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 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 (HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against real property located at 7 Hyacinth Road 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 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* 160326

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

Tent of dreams elevate the Conversation

After the last few weeks, which have been personally confusing, upsetting and ultimately thought-provoking, there finally comes some relief. Although those feelings of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are never too far away in my mind, it is when this itch calms down in my brain, that the revelations happen.

Last Friday, in the span of a little less than three hours, I witnessed two life cycle events: Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh’s religious school’s high school graduation ceremony and the acknowledgement of a congregant’s 90th birthday. On the surface, seemingly disparate occasions but not really.

nition of distinguished faculty. In all these “applause” events, I sat fascinated but wistful. Was now, at this later time in my life and career, a time to officially look at opportunity, but not to touch?

Then came the birthday wishes for our 90-year-old congregant. Unlike other blessings, this one came with the celebrant reading a passage reflecting the world and the wisdom derived from a life well lived and still living. These weren’t spoken platitudes, but hopeful perspectives. With life, with breath, there will always be the chance to make a difference.

The heart of the evening was owned by the graduates who had spent upwards of a decade in our midst. A lot of their joyous speeches had phrases that had been expressed by others in the past but that made them no less valuable given this defining, poignant moment in their lives: the end of high school and the start of their college careers.

It was also the end to a little more than week worth of finales I had witnessed: Fashion Institute of Technology’s senior student fashion show and separately, their celebration and recog-

Suddenly I didn’t feel as if I had been watching life from the outside looking in. Suddenly, I was accepting that I may not be the generation to come but my generation has its opportunities too. I just needed a moment. A moment to remember it’s a pretty big tent of dreams and there’s lots of ways for all of us to fit inside.

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.

News brief

The South Shore Women’s Alliance is holding a presentation next week on news literacy in schools.

Women’s Alliance talks news literacy for kids

The South Shore Women’s Alliance will host a presentation, “Are Our Schools Teaching Kids to Analyze the News?” on Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick.

The program will feature Howard Schneider, executive director of the Center for News Literacy at Stony Brook University. Schneider has developed media literacy curriculum designed to help students identify credi-

ble information, question sources and distinguish fact from propaganda. The presentation will focus on whether schools are adequately teaching students how to analyze the news they consume and how young people on Long Island can better navigate today’s media landscape.

For more information, email nassausouthshorewomensalliance@gmail.com.

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Q. I planned and started building a stack stone wall in my front yard, but I was stopped by a building inspector. He told me the wall was structural, and needed a professional plan to be approved before I could do the rest of the work. It’s just a landscape wall instead of a fence or hedges at my front sidewalk, so why should it matter? A lot of my neighbors have them, and he told me to file a complaint, and he would check the others out, but I don’t want to tell on my neighbors. What do you suggest?

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It may be possible to build with less concrete, on supports spaced several feet apart and a shallow type of footing called a grade beam, but that still has to be calculated to make certain it won’t crack and heave under the extreme forces of frozen ground. The majority of people I meet have no idea about the upward force that develops when moisture in the soil freezes and expands, but it does occur in colder weather, and you only need a small amount of movement to cause the wall to move.

Stacked stone is, essentially, loose, and can move. It may be considered a safety hazard because the individual pieces of stone can fall, or be carried away or thrown, such as by accident, involving people or vehicles. While this kind of wall may harken back to simpler historical times, you are best to avoid the problem and construct a wall that is safer and less difficult to get approved. Stack stone walls may look great on an old New England farm, but not necessarily in a populated suburb.

As for your neighbors, there are rules we all have to follow, including them. I had to legalize a wall in the process of doing an entire home, and discovered that my client’s wall lined up with the neighbors’ walls on both sides. The worst part was that all the walls were built beyond the front property line, on the municipal right-of way. Curiously, only my client had to file a zoning variance request.

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Keeping neighborhood traditions and values alive

Recently I attended an early-cut screening of a documentary on Farrell’s Bar in Brooklyn. The film is about much more than just a bar.

Though the world is always turning, these days it seems as if it’s turning more rapidly than ever. Traditions, values and principles are changing dramatically, and some are gone forever. None of us, of course, should want to live in the past or resist progress, which can bring so much good and improve our lives. But in the rush toward progress, we can’t afford to abandon institutions that encourage friendship and lasting bonds, especially in these fast-paced times.

Farrell’s is a legendary institution that has survived the rush of time. Now in its 93rd year — it opened just after the end of Prohibition — it remains a central neighborhood place for the Windsor Terrace community. It’s an oasis of calm in a desert of turmoil. Farrell’s has never betrayed its blue-

collar culture, embodied in its support for cops, firefighters and veterans. (Though newer, the Good Life, in Massapequa Park, and the Embassy Diner, in Bethpage, are cut from that mold.) Farrell’s isn’t far from Brooklyn Prep, where I went to high school, and a short distance from where my father grew up and my grandparents lived until the late 1970s.

Though I’d heard about Farrell’s and read about it in Pete Hamill’s stories, I stopped in for the first time during my very unsuccessful campaign for New York state attorney general in 1986. One of my closest friends and biggest supporters was Jimmy Boyle, who had been president of the FDNY’s Firefighters Union and a fixture in union politics for years. Boyle thought Farrell’s would be an ideal location for a campaign stop.

small part of it true, I climbed up on a chair in the middle of the room and began my speech by admitting that “even though my father was a cop, I have to say, you guys aren’t half bad yourselves.”

i had a small role in cementing the legacy of a legendary hometown bar.

After much friendly booing and catcalls, I thanked those guys for their support and assured them that I’d always be there for them. (A sad footnote: Boyle’s son, Michael, was one of the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001.) Though I went on to lose the election by 1.2 million votes, I had been a winner in Farrell’s, and for the next few years I’d stop by periodically to relive the one bright moment of the campaign.

independent filmmakers Jay Cusato and Rob Martin to produce a documentary on the bar, as a living metaphor for neighborhoods and good people who refuse to allow their values and lasting memories to be plowed over.

Sure enough, when I arrived just before noon that September day, Boyle had packed the place with loud, supportive firefighters, and a few cops had found their way in. It was as enthusiastic and as friendly a reception as I’ve ever gotten in politics. After Boyle gave me a phenomenal introduction, only a

Later, when I was in Congress, I would join Brooklyn friends from high school and make pilgrimages to Farrell’s. Though they couldn’t drink on the job, two detectives on my security detail, Jimmy Skopek and Melissa Zimmerman, took a particular liking to Farrell’s, especially its old-neighborhood flair.

Then, about 10 years ago, a friend of mine from Massapequa, Pat Fenton, wrote a well-received Off-Broadway play centered on Farrell’s. That inspired

On March 8, 2020, Cusato and Martin interviewed me at my home, one of many people they talked to. At the time, their project was close to completion — or so they thought. The coronavirus hit New York before the week was out, and the documentary was put on ice. I actually thought they’d abandoned it until just last month, when Cusato contacted me to let me know that, in the spirit of Farrell’s, they had stayed on the project, titled “Why Farrell’s?” and invited me to a private screening at the St. Francis College campus on Livingston Street in downtown Brooklyn. It was a great experience. Though several interviews remain to be done, and sound and lighting issues need to be worked out, “Why Farrell’s?” is outstanding, so accurately depicting the values that the bar is doing so much to preserve. My role was minor, but I’m proud to be part of what is truly a meaningful work of art.

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

It’s way too early to name things after Trump

Over the past few months, I’ve attended many social events, at which I shared a few drinks and conversation with friends from both political parties. Those gatherings have given me an open window into the rapidly emerging fracture among lifelong Republicans as well as the sharp divisions among Democrats. Democrats are always arguing, so it’s been the Republican fissures that have surprised me the most. Regardless of what the pollsters tell you, President Trump is tearing these lifelong partisans apart. There is division about the president’s arguments with the pope and deep concern about the impact of the war in Iran on the party’s chances in November. But the one issue that seems to evoke even more angst is Trump’s encouraging his name to be plastered on anything and everything that is brandable.

George Washington’s name appears

in all kinds of places across the country, including the national capital. The city was named after him while he was still in office, but he strongly opposed it and tried to block the effort when it was brought before Congress. Washington surrendered his military role when the Revolution ended, rejected efforts to have himself declared king and stepped down after two terms as president. His greatness was not only that he led the country, but that he declined a number of honors.

Let presidents serve. Let citizens judge. Let history name the buildings.

Have other presidents drawn the line? During Gerald Ford’s presidency, Congress passed a bill to name a federal building in Grand Rapids, Mich., after him. Ford refused to sign it, saying he knew of no federal building named for a president still in office and did not want to establish a precedent. President Harry Truman also resisted such honors, and once wrote emphatically that he had no desire to have roads, bridges or buildings named after him. His supporters wanted the Marshall Plan to bear his name, but Truman said the plan deserved the name of its author.

Clearly, the temptation to name things after politicians isn’t limited to one party. Members of Congress have long attached their names to federal buildings, courthouses, highways and bridges. Sen. Mitch McConnell has five buildings named after him in Kentucky.

And every president has been surrounded by supporters who want to flatter him, celebrate him and turn policy into legacy. The danger is especially high in our age of branding, social media and permanent campaigning. That is exactly why every president, irrespective of party, should draw the line when there is an effort to rename everything in sight after him. There is something unhealthy in a republic when a president uses public property to enlarge his own image. This isn’t a Republican or Democratic concern — it’s an American concern. The presidency belongs temporarily to one person, but the government belongs permanently to the people. Public buildings, passports, coins, agencies and national institutions should not become personal billboards for whoever hap-

pens to occupy the Oval Office.

There is also a moral difference between a grateful nation honoring a leader after history has had time to judge him, and a president accepting — or encouraging — public honors while he is in office. This isn’t a question of whether a president is admired. The pollsters have attested to the fact that Trump is supported by 85 percent of registered Republicans. But there will be ample time for our country to render honors unto this president and those who follow him.

We need to have a law that applies equally to all parties. That law should prohibit the naming of entities, structures and objects after a sitting president. It must apply equally to Trump and all those who follow him.

Our founders worried about this issue. They knew that republics can decay not only through force, but also through flattery. Let presidents serve. Let citizens judge. Let history name the buildings.

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.

Memorial Day means more than barbecues

Memorial Day weekend arrives each year with familiar signs that summer is finally at hand. Beaches begin to fill. Backyard grills fire up. Families and friends gather after months of work, school and routines that too often keep them apart. Across Long Island, from Jones Beach to Montauk, the holiday has long marked the unofficial beginning of a season people eagerly await.

There is nothing wrong with celebration. In many ways, that freedom to enjoy ordinary moments with the people we love is part of what generations of Americans fought to preserve.

But Memorial Day asks something more of us as well.

Especially as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans should remember that Memorial Day is not simply another three-day weekend on the calendar. It is one of the country’s most solemn observances — a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.

That distinction matters.

Veterans Day honors all who served. Armed Forces Day recognizes those currently in uniform. Memorial Day is specifically for those who never came home.

Their sacrifice stretches across every generation of American history. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War,

from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, over 1 million service members gave their lives believing the country they defended was worth that sacrifice.

Many came from communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Their names appear on memorial plaques, downtown monuments and flags lining local streets. Long Island itself carries deep connections to America’s military history.

Roughly 1,180 Long Islanders died in World War II: 855 from Nassau and 325 from Suffolk. At least 552 service members lost their lives in the Vietnam War. After the Sept. 11 attacks, 56 Long Islanders died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

From Revolutionary War sites to Gold Star families who sacrificed during the wars of the past two decades, our region has long contributed to the nation’s service and sacrifice. Memorial Day offers communities an opportunity not only to recognize that history but also to share it with those of younger generations.

As America prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence in July, this Memorial Day carries even greater weight. Anniversaries often invite celebration, reflection and pride. But they should also invite humility. The freedoms Americans treasure did not sustain themselves across two and a half centuries. They endured because generation after generation answered a call to serve, often at extraordinary personal cost.

It can be easy for the deeper meaning of Memorial Day to become overshadowed by travel plans, social gatherings and retail sales. Modern life moves quickly, and holidays increasingly blur together into commercial events disconnected from their origins. But Memoria Day deserves more intentional remembrance — and that does not always require grand gestures.

Attending a local parade or remembrance ceremony before heading to a barbecue is one way to honor the fallen. Visiting a veterans’ memorial or cemetery and taking a few quiet moments to read the names engraved there is another. Americans can also observe the tradition of flying the flag at half-staff until noon, and share stories with children and grandchildren about relatives who served, ensuring that those stories are not lost.

Honoring sacrifice does not diminish the joy of the weekend. In fact, it deepens it. Gratitude gives meaning to celebration. A nation that remembers its fallen understands more clearly the value of the freedoms it enjoys. This year, amid the sound of waves, fireworks and laughter that will soon define the summer season, Americans should make room for remembrance, too. Memorial Day is not ultimately about the start of summer; it is about the cost of freedom, the weight of service and the obligation of a grateful nation never to forget those who gave everything in its defense.

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Some in Washington say

all’s well. Families know better.

The sticker shock Americans are feeling at the gas pump, in the grocery store, opening their utility bills and paying for health care aren’t some abstract political talking points. The high cost of living is a daily reality for many families trying to make it through the week.

Gas prices surged 15.6 percent this month, with regular gas sitting above $4.50 per gallon. Grocery prices made the biggest onemonth jump in nearly four years in April. Inflation is up to 3.8 percent, the highest in three years. For the first time since 2023, it’s outpacing wage growth. For millions of Americans, every trip to work, school, the grocery store or a doctor’s appointment now comes with a painful reminder that the cost of living keeps climbing.

Just last week, President Trump was quoted as saying, “I don’t think about

Americans’ financial situation — I don’t think about anybody.” Previously, he has called affordability, or a lack thereof, a “hoax.” Despite what he refuses to see, the cost of living is the defining issue facing this country right now.

F or many people, the affordability debate is about survival, not ideology.

The numbers tell the real story very clearly. A new Marist poll found that most Americans think their cost of living is not very affordable (44 percent) or not affordable at all (12 percent). More than six in 10 Americans do not believe the economy is working for them. Those aren’t partisan numbers. Those are kitchen-table realities.

Gas prices are a major reason why. The same poll confirmed that a whopping 81 percent of Americans say that current gas prices are putting at least some strain on their household budget. One-third say the strain is major. Only 19 percent say they feel no strain at all.

It’s not just gas prices, either; a reckless tariff policy has caused prices on everyday goods to skyrocket. Gutting green-energy projects has raised utility

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prices by cutting supply so it can’t meet demand. Our historic debt, created by the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has massively driven up interest rates, making everything more expensive. Sky-high inflation has hit families from every direction.

All of these cost drivers, when put together, can feel insurmountable. Families are facing hard choices, and being forced to think twice about expenses they never considered before. For some that means cutting back on summer travel. For others it means buying less food at the grocery store. And for workers with long commutes, it means watching more and more of each paycheck disappear before they even get home.

Administration officials who continue to deny affordability as a major issue for Americans only grow more and more disconnected from what ordinary people are experiencing. Telling Americans to hit the road when gas is hovering above $4.50 per gallon, as our transportation secretary did two weeks ago,

is a little like telling struggling families not to worry about grocery bills while food prices continue to rise.

For many people, this debate is no longer about ideology. It’s no longer about Democrat vs. Republican, liberal vs. conservative, left vs. right. It’s about survival. Can they afford groceries this month? Can they afford their commute? Can they afford a family vacation, or even a weekend getaway?

That’s why affordability remains the central issue in the country today. Not political slogans. Not cable television arguments. Real life.

Washington can debate statistics and messaging strategies all day long. But families don’t experience the economy through press releases. They experience it every time they swipe a credit card, fill up their tank or open a utility bill.

And right now, too many Americans feel like they’re falling further behind. Now we must come together and work across the aisle to bring costs down for the American people. There is no mission more urgent.

Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

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