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story quilts, now on display in the Freeport Recreation Center’s Art Alcove. Her quilts feature elements of history, culture and personal narratives, bringing fabric to life.

Kim Taylor on exhibit at the Art Alcove

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ

mrafiq@liherald.com

Kim Taylor’s vibrant story quilts, rich in history and personal meaning, are now on display in the Art Alcove at the Freeport Recreation Center.

Taylor, a self-taught textile artist who grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and attended Brooklyn Tech High School and Brooklyn College, has spent over a decade weaving narratives into fabric, using quilting as both an artistic and emotional outlet. A resident of Baldwin, she is a speech-language pathologist at a school for the deaf in Queens.

Her journey into quilting began in 2008, when she was inspired by the historic election of President Barack Obama. Wanting to express her emotions in a medium deeply rooted in her ancestry, she researched textile traditions in West Africa and taught herself quilting.

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Village of Freeport celebrates Black History Month

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

The Village of Freeport hosted its annual Black History Month celebration at the Freeport Recreation Center on Feb. 26, bringing together community members to honor the achievements and contributions of three distinguished individuals.

This year’s honorees were Deputy Mayor Ronald Ellerbe, Freeport Police Department Det. Nkosi Henry and the Rev. Eric C. Mallette, pastor of Greater Second Baptist Church. The event, a village tradition for more than 25 years, featured

cultural performances, guest speakers and a presentation of awards recognizing the honorees’ service to the community.

About 125 people attended the celebration, which was organized by the village’s Human Relations Commission, in partnership with local organizations, including the Freeport School District and the NAACP.

The evening opened with the Freeport Fire Department’s presentation of colors, followed by an invocation by the department’s chaplain, Howard Colton.

The program also included performances by the Giblyn

Hot Steppers, an elementary school dance troupe, as well as a dance routine by Kiera Flood and Jasmine Trotman. Singer Shelene Thomas performed “Just Believe.”

The Human Relations Commission, a five-member panel that discusses nominations and makes recommendations to the mayor’s office, selected the honorees.

The honorees were recognized for their long history of contributions to the Freeport community in different sectors, including government, law enforcement and faith leadership.

Deputy Mayor Ellerbe has

been an integral part of the Freeport community since moving to the village in 1990. Over the years, he has been actively involved in local education as a PTA member, Little League baseball coach and PAL basketball coach at the Freeport Recreation Center. Before serving as an elected official, Ellerbe worked as an officer

with the New York City Transit Police, and later held a senior management position with the Transit Authority.

The Reverend Mallette is a respected faith leader and community advocate. A graduate of the New York Theological Seminary, he has dedicated his life to ministry and public service.

Courtesy Kim Taylor

Kim Taylor, a self-taught textile artist, showed off one of her intricate

Blakeman makes his case for re-election

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his plans to run for a second four-year term at a campaign kickoff event on Feb. 24. His opponent will be County Legislator Seth Koslow, a Democrat.

Over the past three and a half years, Blakeman and his team have taken pride in protecting residents’ money by reversing tax hikes he said were implemented by the prior administration.

“We have an amazing team of very competent, caring people, and they’re smart and they have common sense,” Blakeman said.

Initiatives he has implemented include signing an executive order to ensure that Nassau does not become a sanctuary county, and doesn’t spend residents’ tax dollars on services for those coming to the U.S. illegally.

“We’re spending our resources, our money on Nassau County residents, on our parks, our highways, our schools, in the hiring of cops,” Blakeman said. “We’re not going to be the ones who take people in who haven’t been vetted. We see the criminal activity they’ve been engaged in, so it was the right decision to make.”

Blakeman has also banned the wearing of masks in public, except for those

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There was a celebratory mood at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s re-election kickoff rally at American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa on Feb. 24.

who wear them for health or religious reasons. He said that this initiative was to cut down on crimes, including antisemitic crime.

Additionally, Blakeman signed an executive order to protect women and girls in sports by preventing biological males from competing on their teams and from being permitted in their lock-

er rooms.

Recalling his last campaign, he said that the one thing he wanted everyone to know was that he believed that when it comes to government, a new administration needed to return the county back to normalcy and common sense.

“And we did that,” he said. “We’ve gotten back to our American values

now. We’ve gotten back to the things our parents and our grandparents taught us, the values that have made this a great county and a great nation.”

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena spoke about Blakeman’s unwavering support for her communities. “I have called him many times, and he has helped me without fail,” DeSena said. “When we had overwhelming floods hurting our neighbors in Manhasset, I called Bruce, and he and the Department of Public Works cleared the sump that gave our residents relief. When our Jewish brothers and sisters were scared after that Oct. 7 terrorist attack, I called Bruce, and he sent the police to protect them. Bruce loves Nassau County, and we are safer and better with him as Nassau County executive.” Koslow, who has served as a county legislator for a little over a year, is a lifelong Nassau resident. He said that he was looking to bringing the transparency, honesty and responsiveness he is known for to the county executive’s office.

“I may be relatively new to politics compared to lifelong politician Bruce Blakeman,” Koslow said, “but I know one thing for sure, which is that putting politics over public safety is a disgrace, and it should disqualify anyone from leading a county of over 1.3 million people.”

MSSN unveils a brand new department

Hospital uses FEMA funds to construct new pavilion for emergency medical needs

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

In an ambitious project that began in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Mount Sinai South Nassau, the closest hospital for Freeport residents, has unveiled its new, cutting-edge emergency department, ushering the hospital into a new era of patient care and community service.

Mount Sinai South Nassau has opened the Fennessy Family Emergency Department, in the newly constructed Feil Family Pavilion, continuing the expansion to meet the acute and emergency medical needs of the South Shore of Long Island.

A Vision Born from Crisis

The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 left Long Beach Medical Center underwater, and ultimately forced it into bankruptcy. In a bold move during bankruptcy court proceedings, Mount Sinai South Nassau emerged as the sole hospital to take advantage of critical FEMA funding, being the only hospital to show up in bankruptcy court. They used part of the $470 million in FEMA funds to build the medical arts pavilion in Long Beach. The facility was rebuilt and reopened, with the medical arts pavilion completed in June 2023. The project was part of a broader reconstruction effort that also included the current emergency department renovation at the main hospital location.

“This really started with Sandy,” Joe Calderone, Mount Sinai’s senior vice president of corporate communications, said.

Strategic Investment and Innovative Funding

The new emergency department, part of a larger multi-project initiative that includes the Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach and a central utility plant, benefited from between $160-$172 million in FEMA funding. The decision not to rebuild a hospital in Long Beach was driven by safety concerns — Long Beach had been under a gubernatorial evacuation order during Sandy, and the hospital’s new location, further inland, promised a safer alternative.

“By 2014, we had gotten together and thought about what we wanted the facility to look like for the next 20 to 50 years,” Dr. Adhi Sharma, the hospital’s current president, said. “And part of that was adding this entire wing, but also understanding the emergency department at the time was undersized for the capacity that was needed to serve the communities that we serve. The vision then was to build an ED that would be welcoming to patients and families who accommodate family members.”

A Modern Emergency Department

Doubling in size from 15,000 to 30,000 square feet, the revamped emergency department now boasts 50 exam rooms featuring hard walls instead of traditional curtains, ensuring greater privacy and enhanced infection control. The design improvements, many of which were influenced by lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, include the installation of sliding glass doors to improve safety and airflow.

“We learned a lot during Covid, and these design changes reflect our commitment to the health and safety of both patients and staff,” Dr. Sharma said.

The new ED is a cornerstone of a new four-story, 100,000-square-foot Feil Family patient pavilion that will include nine new operating rooms and 40 new critical care suites set to open later this Spring. The new ED will be able to see approximately 80,000 patients annually. The new ED features centralized nursing stations for direct oversight of patient rooms, bedside triage, and a state-of-the art trauma unit with an adjoining radiology bay.

Enhanced Capabilities and New Facilities

In addition to the enhanced exam rooms, the new facility includes an upgraded triage area designed to streamline patient flow, ensuring those with minor issues are seen quickly and efficiently, and a state-ofthe-art trauma room, featuring four bays capable of accommodating up to eight patients. The trauma room is equipped to handle severe injuries and medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.

Also, two new critical care floors — each with 20 private rooms and dedicated family accommodations — are set to open in April and June, respectively. These upgrades replace outdated bays with modern, spacious rooms that enhance patient care and comfort.

Additionally, nine new operating rooms are scheduled to open in August, with these rooms being significantly larger than their predecessors. With operating

spaces ranging from 600 to 1,000 square feet, they are designed to accommodate advanced surgical equipment and procedures, positioning the hospital to perform more complex surgeries.

Community Impact and Future Outlook

Hospital leadership expressed confidence that the expansion will reduce patient wait times and improve overall emergency care efficiency, thanks in part to an innovative triage system that deploys providers immediately upon the patients’ arrival. The new department is designed to accommodate a diverse range of patient needs — from pediatric to geriatric care, as well as specialized areas like behavioral health, which now benefits from a separate, dedicated space to provide a more therapeutic environment.

“What we’re building for the community, all the different aspects of the community’s needs, whether it’s behavioral health, pediatrics or geriatrics or even trauma care,” Dr. Jay Itzkowitz, the hospital’s department chair for emergency medicine, said. “We’re increasing our capacity to care for more patients, reducing wait times by having a provider in triage. More nursing at the front end to see the patients being brought in quicker with more efficient emergency care. We now have state-of-the-art equipment, additional treatment rooms, and dedicated teams of medical professionals made up of doctors and nurses caring for the patients from the moment they get in until the moment they’re ready to go. More importantly, for the community, we’re bringing more services to the hospital.”

A Bold Step Forward

The project has not only modernized the hospital’s infrastructure but also positioned Mount Sinai South Nassau as a leading facility capable of serving thousand in its area. Joe Fennessy, former board chairman and donor, whose family name now adorns the emergency department, expressed pride in the project.

“It’s not just about bricks and mortar — it’s about ensuring that every individual receives the highest quality of care,” Fennessy said.

Hospital president Dr. Adhi Sharma guided guest’s though different new aspects of the Emergency Department.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Andrew Triolo, the hospital’s Vice President for Facilities, Planning and Development, leads a tour of the new Emergency Department. Triolo serves as the architectural liaison for strategic planning and program development

Village honored three community leaders

Mallette has served as commissioner of the Department of Occupational Resources for the Town of Hempstead and as a board member for the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency.

He made history as the first African American chaplain to serve in both the Freeport police and fire departments and has been a dedicated leader at Greater Second Baptist Church, where he was unanimously granted the title of Lifetime Pastor in 2001.

Detective Henry, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, has been a part of the Freeport Police Department since 2014, earning a promotion to detective in 2022. His law enforcement career began with the NYPD, where he worked in the Transit Anti-Terrorism Unit.

Beyond his professional duties, Henry has been committed to community engagement through initiatives such as the Adopt-a-Cop Program, fostering positive relationships between police officers and local youth.

He also coordinates the Nassau Police Conference Peer Support Program, offering resources and support to fellow officers dealing with traumatic events.

Olivia Torres, a publications specialist for the village, played a key role in organizing the event. She referenced past celebrations to ensure this year’s event maintained its success while increasing school involvement.

“We reached out to the elementary school and then Freeport High School and said, ‘Would any of your kids be interested in performing for this event?’ And we got the Giblyn Hot Steppers, a great group of third and fourth graders,” Torres said.

Food was also an essential part of the event, with the village making a conscious effort to feature Blackowned businesses, namely Bobby Q’s in Freeport.

Torres said she was delighted with how the event

Youth Council Secretary amhari Howard; marie Houranche, naaCp armed

affairs chair; and allois douse, freeport-roosevelt naaCp Youth Council advisor.

turned out, stating, “We got great feedback. The food was great, there was laughter and community, and nothing is better than that.”

Mayor Robert Kennedy delivered closing remarks, highlighting the importance of celebrating Black history and community leadership.

“I think it’s very important for the village to promote the cohesion of all the various cultural segments of the community,” Connor Kirwin, the village’s exec-

What is Elder Law Estate Planning?

“Elder Law Estate Planning” is an area of law that combines features of both elder law (disability planning) and estate planning (death planning) and relates mostly to the needs of the middle class. Estate planning was formerly only for the wealthy, who wanted to shelter their assets from taxes and pass more on to their heirs. But today estate planning is also needed by the middle class who often have assets exceeding one million dollars, especially when you consider life insurance in the mix.

Estate planning with trusts became popular starting in 1991 when AARP published “A Consumer Report on Probate” concluding that probate should be avoided and trusts should be used to transfer assets to heirs without the expense and delay of probate, a court proceeding on death. Trusts are also widely used today to avoid guardianship proceedings on disability, protect privacy, and reduce the chance of a will contest in court.

As the population aged, life expectancies increased, and the cost of care skyrocketed, the field of elder law emerged in the late 1980’s to help people protect assets from the cost of long-term care by using Medicaid asset protection strategies.

We have been practicing “elder law estate planning” together for over thirty-five years to address these needs:

• Getting your assets to your heirs, with the least amount of court costs, taxes and legal fees possible.

• Keeping your assets in the bloodline for your grandchildren and protecting those assets from your children’s divorces, lawsuits and creditors.

• Protecting your assets from the costs of long-term care and qualifying you for government benefits to pay for your home care or facility care.

• Avoiding guardianship proceedings if you become disabled and probate court proceedings on death.

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utive director of human resources, said, emphasizing the importance of holding such events in Freeport.

“Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of (Black people) in U.S. History,” said Mayor Robert Kennedy over text. “As we celebrate Black History, it is important to highlight the African Americans who helped strenghthen the Freeport community.”

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during freeport’s annual Black History month celebration, diana Yearwood, left, and Vilma Lancaster, village assessor, showcase a portrait of rosa parks featuring one of her famous quotes.

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Coming together at freeport’s Black History month celebration were singer Shelene thomas; naaCp Health Chair arnold raphaёl; donna raphaёl, freeport-roosevelt naaCp president; naaCp Secretary Winona Howard; makai flowers, 4; naaCp

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Parrish-Brown removes stigma around trauma

By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Continuing a month-long series of interviews with influential area women in honor of Women’s History Month. Shanell Parrish-Brown is an attorney, author, professor, consultant, speaker and thought leader.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Shanell Parrish-Brown: I’m a child of domestic violence. My father was incarcerated for the early years of my life and came home with many issues that affected our family structure. But he gave me a gift. He would force me to read high-level texts, and it created my love of vocabulary.

I’ve always been a writer. So in 2017, I wrote a novel called “Gifts in Brown Paper Packages.” I didn’t set out initially to write a novel I would publish. In fact, what I set out to do, at the encouragement of my therapist, was process some childhood experiences that this therapist thought I should be talking about in our sessions. Those are things that certainly shaped me, but I didn’t want to be defined in that way. So my writing changed that.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

Parrish-Brown: I run a business where I publish literary work, and I provide programming and education consulting for all audiences. I’m a resilience builder. I teach a course at Fordham University about trauma and family violence, which features my novel as one of the reference materials.

My premise is that if we’re not interacting with our youth from a traumainformed place, we can recognize that kids who are acting out are likely responding to trauma. If we’re not interacting with children from that perspective, they get lost. Mental health challenges in children, like suicidal ideation, have only been exacerbated. We really should be addressing these issues on every single level.

get the press that it needs. I’m also running a business as an independent consultant, and working with government systems is difficult. But I keep going, and I stay in the work. I continue to put myself in spaces where I can meet people and share my work. I do calls with anyone who’s interested in hearing about the work I’m doing, even if they can’t hire me. It puts me in a place where I have opportunities to spread awareness.

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Parrish-Brown: Some of my proudest moments come out of my classroom. It’s every single time I leave a class, and a student comes up to me asking if they can hug me.

nated with them. We have more similarities as a human race, and trauma doesn’t have a Zip code.

Herald: What advice would you offer? What work is left to be done?

Parrish-Brown: We need more trauma awareness. It’s a prerequisite to action. What we don’t know, or don’t seek to know, gives people the ability to keep their heads in the sand.

One of my goals is to open a resilience institute. It’s really about validating the need for us as a society to be promenading and dialoging around resilience, and that’s what I want to capture.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what keeps you going/inspires you?

Parrish-Brown: The biggest challenge in my work is access. We have to normalize awareness of trauma, because it’s an area that doesn’t really

One of my proudest moments came from a two-hour resilience workshop I did in South Bronx. It was a Spanishspeaking audience, and I don’t speak Spanish, so I had an interpreter. These parents had tears in their eyes after leaving the session. They were fully engaged and telling me what I said reso-

Why are we not teaching about trauma? Many of my students say I’m the first person to inform them about it. Talking about it helps people realize their own experience with trauma. I’ll have students pouring out themselves in their papers, and I can sit down and ask them if they’re seeing someone about it. That’s why I want a platform and the ability to raise awareness around this work.

To learn more about Shanell ParrishBrown’s work, visit her website, SPBrownWrites.com.

Lauren Wagner leads Long Island Arts Alliance

By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Wagner: I’m Lauren Wagner, an arts advocate, nonprofit leader and champion for the creative sector. I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, where I work to ensure the arts are recognized, supported and celebrated as essential to our communities. With a background in arts administration and museum studies, I’m passionate about connecting the arts with education, economic growth and community development.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

keeps you going/inspires you?

Wagner: One of the biggest challenges has been fighting the perception that the arts are expendable. Time and again, I’ve seen arts funding slashed, despite the undeniable impact of the creative sector. What keeps me going is knowing that when we equip organizations with the right tools — data, advocacy and visibility — they can thrive. Seeing the arts make a real difference in communities, in schools and in people’s lives fuels my passion.

Wagner: I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the arts through advocacy, education and resources. I do this work because I believe the arts are not just about creativity — they’re about economic prosperity, community identity and shaping the future. The arts are often overlooked when funding decisions are made, and I’m committed to changing that narrative.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Wagner: Professionally, one of my proudest moments was leading Long Island’s first-ever economic impact study on the arts. Providing hard data that proves the arts are a powerful economic engine — and watching organizations use that data to secure funding — has been incredibly rewarding. Personally, my proudest moments are raising my two young sons and instilling in them a love for creativity and learning.

Herald: What advice would you offer? What work is left to be done?

Wagner: My advice? Advocate relentlessly. The arts need champions who won’t accept being sidelined. And never separate numbers from stories — data alone doesn’t inspire, and stories without facts don’t drive action.

There’s still so much work ahead. We need stronger arts education policies,

more equitable funding, and continued efforts to make the arts a priority in economic development. But I believe that with the right strategy, the right voices and the right advocacy, we can get there.

For more information, visit LongIslandArtsAlliance.org.

SHANELL PARRISH-BROwN

LAUREN wAGNER

Courtesy Long Island Arts Alliance

Lauren Wagner, executive director of the Long Island Arts Alliance, said she believes the arts are worth fighting for. She spoke to the Huntington Arts Coalition in 2023.

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Advocate joins movement for tax reform

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

Janna Rodriguez, owner of Innovative Daycare Corp. in Freeport, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to advocate for small business tax fairness, joining a national coalition of business owners and advocates fighting for policy changes that could help entrepreneurs like herself stay afloat.

As part of the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition Fly-In, Rodriguez met with representatives from the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Laura Gillen to discuss how tax policies and budget cuts impact small businesses, particularly in the childcare sector.

“We did meet with Senator Schumer’s office, we did meet with Senator Gillibrand’s office, and we did meet with Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s office as well,” Rodriguez said. “We discussed what the resolution to the reconciliation budget was, what that looked like for small businesses, especially in New York, especially in our district, and what (the effects would be) if it passed.”

The reconciliation budget, which the House of Representatives approved after multiple failed votes, includes $800 billion for which the House Energy and Commerce Committee is responsible. The committee has say over programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, childcare funding, SBA support, and housing assistance.

The measure, passed late at night after Republican lawmakers regrouped, also extends the Trump-era tax cuts while increasing border security and defense spending by $300 billion.

“At 1:30, they tried to pass it, and it didn’t pass,” Rodriguez said. “They tried again at 6 o’clock, and it didn’t pass… and around 8:10, they had all the Republicans come back in, and they were able to push through the resolution to the reconciliation budget.”

Fighting for Small Business Tax Fairness

A major focus of Rodriguez’s advocacy was the 199A tax deduction, a provision that allows small businesses to deduct up to $20,000 of their income. While the deduction provides some relief, it disproportionately benefits large corporations while offering limited assistance to small businesses making less than $1 million annually.

“The large corporations are the ones that are really benefiting from (this),” Rodriguez explained. “If you make over a million dollars… you’re able to use more deductible, versus a small owner (making less than that)—which makes up almost all the small businesses in the country—you can only utilize a $20,000 cap, which doesn’t really help.”

Rodriguez, who operates a bilingual home-based daycare serving 16 children, emphasized how small business owners are often forced to sacrifice their own salaries just to keep their employees paid and their businesses running.

“I had to make a financially sound decision because I want to be able to

keep the staff members that I have,” she said. “I don’t want high turnover in my facility. I don’t. My staff were making minimum wage now — they’re making $18 an hour. That’s a $2 increase per assistant, per week on a 40-hour-a-week payroll. Imagine how much of an increase that was to my entire payroll budget for the year.”

Beyond payroll concerns, small businesses like hers are also struggling with rising costs, increased insurance premiums, and uncertainty surrounding state and federal assistance programs.

Advocacy for Childcare in Freeport

Rodriguez stressed that small business tax policies and childcare funding are closely connected, especially in communities like Freeport, where more than 100 home-based daycare providers rely on state assistance programs to

stay in operation.

Rodriguez emphasized that childcare is a necessity, not a privilege—one that must be protected from budget cuts.

“(This) should not be for the wealthy,” she said. “It should be for every single child that deserves to be in an environment that allows them to thrive, to grow, to be inspired, (and) to be loved.”

Next Steps in Long Island and Beyond

Following her meetings in Washington, Rodriguez plans to continue her advocacy on Long Island, reaching out to Republican lawmakers like Congressman Nick LaLota, who sits on the Appropriations and Small Business Committees.

“People were very uncertain, people were very afraid,” Rodriguez said of many of her fellow advocates she met in

D.C. “People were very (much) not understanding why elected officials weren’t speaking up as much as they should. They were feeling like the power of the elected officials (was) kind of absolute.

While the reconciliation budget is now moving forward, Rodriguez remains committed to raising awareness and pushing for tax reforms that benefit small business owners, not just large corporations.

“I’m not here to play politics,” she said. “I am here to be an advocate—to do what’s again in the best interest of the American people, and what’s in the best interest of our children, and not leaving behind our most vulnerable people.”

For Rodriguez, the fight for small business tax fairness and childcare funding is far from over—and her next battle may be closer to home.

Nancy Clark, left, Congressman Chris Pappas, Janna Rodriguez, and Alexis D’Amato from Small business majority.

Photos courtesy Janna Rodriguez

John Arensmeyer, left, Nancy Clark, Congressman Chris Pappas, Janna Rodriguez, and Alexis D’Amato from Small business majority.

Janna Rodriguez speaks with Chair of the Dads’ Caucus Congressman Jimmy Gomez.

NCPD wellness center focus is mental health

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

The Nassau County Police Department unveiled a new wellness center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26. The center aims to support the mental health and well-being of law enforcement personnel and county employees by providing a place to relax, de-stress and connect with mental health resources.

Joining department members at police headquarters in Mineola for the ceremony were County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Police Benevolent Association President Tommy Shevlin, and county legislators John Ferretti and Thomas McKevitt.

The wellness center, according to Blakeman, will serve as a safe space in which law enforcement personnel and county employees can address mental health and wellness concerns. It connects members with resources such as the employee assistance program, peer support and police chaplains.

Blakeman acknowledged that while mental health struggles, particularly suicide, were once stigmatized, open discussions are now helping those in distress find the support and therapy they need.

“This center is going to focus on keeping everybody in law enforcement in Nassau County well and healthy,”

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon, alongside law enforcement officials and local leaders, to mark the opening of the Nassau County Police Department’s new wellness center on Feb. 26.

Blakeman said. “And that’s what we want to do.”

The center will function as a resource hub where officers and county employees can seek guidance and support. While there will be no clinicians on-site, trained staff will be on hand to talk and connect members with wellness services. Ryder highlighted the

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role of peer support, which offers immediate assistance to officers after traumatic incidents, such as the death of a child or a homicide scene.

“We always recognize the fallen,” Ryder said. “But there are a lot of people who get damaged along the way and don’t get recognized. Today we’re doing that.”

According to Ryder, the facility, a former museum, offers couches, massage chairs and televisions, and at atmosphere in which those feeling stressed can relax, have a cup of coffee and seek guidance.

Donnelly said it was a privilege to attend the center’s opening, and recognized its role in supporting those exposed to trauma. She noted its importance for law enforcement officers who must recount difficult experiences — and for assistant district attorneys who may need support after reviewing crime scene photos.

“The most important thing I believe we can do is care for those who care for us, and that’s the men and women of our Nassau County Police Department,” Donnelly said.

Detective Sgt. Michelle CliffordMarin will lead the center, a role that holds deep personal significance for her. Her brother, Nassau police officer Steven Clifford, died by suicide in 2017, at age 35, after serving in law enforcement for 12 years.

Clifford-Marin said that leading the project is an honor, and that it would be a privilege to help anyone who walks in to achieve a healthy mind, body and soul.

“We want everyone to be healthy,” she said, “and we want everyone to get the help they need, if they do need any help, to prevent additional tragedies like my brother.”

Kim Taylor’s story quilts are a labor of love

I don’t consider myself an artist, and I wanted to find a medium that was used by my ancestors,” Taylor said. “I did a little research on that, and I discovered that many of the women in West Africa are master textile artists, so I wanted to teach myself something, and I started doing some art quilting.”

Her first quilt, called “Full Circle, A History,” featured Obama’s face surrounded by African warriors, and incorporated the traditional Jacob’s Ladder quilt pattern, a combination of four-patch and half-square triangular units arranged to creates a diagonal, stairstep effect. While it is not part of the Freeport exhibit due to space constraints, many others from Taylor’s collection are.

She describes her approach as a form of collage quilting, distinct from traditional geometric styles. Many of her pieces focus on cultural and historical narratives, including “Tree of Life,” a family-history quilt for which Taylor used old photos provided by her grandmother, with a tree in the middle.

“Juneteenth” emerged from an eye-opening experience at a Juneteenth party, which led her to create a visual representation of the holiday and later inspired her debut children’s book, “A Flag for Juneteenth.”

“When I left there, I was angry that I knew nothing about — I had never heard of Juneteenth, and so I created a quilt about it,” Taylor said. The book, published by Neal Porter Books, features her original quilt illustrations.

“I did 23 original quilts as illustrations rather than paintings,” she said, “and that process took a year and two months.”

Among Taylor’s most personal works is her latest

“the empire State,” created by Kim taylor at the request of assemblywoman Judy griffin, uses the symbols of the eastern bluebird and the rose to represent new York.

quilt, “My Life,” an autobiographical piece that took two years to complete. “You read my quilt by reading all of the squares,” she said. “You follow me through the quilt by a yellow ribbon that I have in my hair, in all of the squares, you know it’s me.”

Taylor’s work is labor-intensive, with each quilt

requiring months — sometimes years — to complete. “I usually feel compelled to finish it before I start something else,” she said. “And then once I’m finished with a quilt, it usually takes months and months before I can start something else. It’s really emotional, like an emotional journey, and I need to rest in between.”

Despite being largely self-taught, she hopes to deepen her quilting skills through hand-quilting and formal instruction. “I really feel like eventually I would like to teach myself to hand-quilt,” she said. “That’s a really hard thing to do. Your stitches have to be perfect. So that’s probably the next thing I’ll try to teach myself with very small quilts, you know? And then eventually I’d like to take a class, and really just see what other people are doing and learn more.”

Taylor continues to push the boundaries of storytelling through fabric. Having completed some 15 quilts and with around 10 on display at the Art Alcove, she hopes that viewers will make a personal connection with her work. “I hope that they are able to connect with my work, and that they’re able to see themselves in my pieces,” she said. “That’s always my goal, because I feel that we are all connected in some way.”

Her work will be on display at the Recreation Center through the end of the month. “This is the first time we’ve displayed quilts in our Art Alcove,” Larry Dresner, executive director of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, wrote in a text to the Herald. “It truly is a unique art form. We hope everyone will come see Kim’s amazing artistry.”

More information about Taylor’s quilts and children’s book can be found on her website, materialgirlstoryquilts.com.

New budget will impact local communities

More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 25.

Suozzi opened the March 1 briefing with a detailed PowerPoint, explaining that Congress has yet to pass a full budget for fiscal year 2025 and is currently relying on temporary “Continuing Resolutions,” the latest of which expires on March 14.

He emphasized that the reconciliation bill, which sets the federal government’s spending and revenue for the next decade, would create massive deficits by cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans while slashing critical programs.

“I support cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, but this bill will slash essential funding for hospitals, nursing homes, environmental projects, clean air and water initiatives, school lunches, and more,” Suozzi said in a news release after the event. “Let’s use a scalpel, not a chainsaw — pass a bipartisan budget and do it the right way.”

All Democratic members of Congress, including Suozzi and Gillen, voted against the bill, along with one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

“This briefing was a crucial opportunity for Long Islanders to learn more

about the budget process and hear from local experts on how the proposed budget would impact our communities,” Gillen said in the release. “This budget would rip thousands of people from their healthcare, gut programs that my constituents rely on, and raise costs for working families. I’ll always work across the aisle when it means delivering results for Long Island, but I won’t support a bill that’s bad for Nassau County.”

The event also featured speakers such as Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health, the largest employer in the state, Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation

Voters, Randi Shubin Dresner, CEO of Island Harvest, and Stanfort Perry, CEO of AHRC Nassau. Each highlighted the potential damage the proposed budget cuts could do to their sectors.

“I’ve been through budget battles before, and they’re tough. But budgets are not just about numbers; they’re about people’s lives,” Dowling said in the release. “Decency must be part of the process. You can make tough decisions, but when you combine bad numbers with indecency and a lack of humanity, it makes everything worse.”

Tighe noted the environmental risks posed by the budget.

“The proposed cuts threaten the

progress we’ve made in cleaning up our air and water and advancing affordable clean energy,” she said in the release. Clean air and water should not be partisan issues. All Americans deserve access to stable, homegrown energy that isn’t subject to the volatile cost of fossil fuels.”

Shubin Dresner expressed concern about the impact on food security programs.

“Island Harvest has $2 million in funding currently frozen, putting 17 critical programs at risk,” she said in the release. “You can’t solve a budget crisis by cutting support for the most vulnerable.”

Perry emphasized the dangers of proposed cuts to Medicaid services for people with disabilities.

“We cannot endure these cuts,” he said in the release. “When agencies like AHRC Nassau can’t provide the care people with disabilities need, they end up in hospitals or nursing homes. This isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s harming those who need help the most.”

“These issues matter to our community, and people are paying attention,” Suozzi stated in the release. “Over 700 Long Islanders came today to learn how Washington’s decisions affect their lives. I’m proud of my community, and I will continue to fight for the programs and services Long Island depends on.”

–Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Kim Taylor

Herald file photos

the possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by reps. Laura gillen and tom Suozzi at Hofstra university on march 1.

STEPPING OUT

Louisiana Calling

From the deep roots tag team of Cajun slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth and legendary New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers the Iguanas comes a mind-blowing musical trip through the scenic soundscape of the bayou. Still wet from crawling out of the swamps, this cross-pollinated confection will be both savory and sweet. Louisiana’s calling — here’s your chance to answer. Landreth’s unique spin on guitar playing has made him legendary. This Louisiana based Blues guitar wizard’s slide playing is distinctive and unlike anything else you’ve ever heard. He simultaneously plays slide and fingers the fret board producing a sound that is often said to resemble many instruments playing at once. His music encompasses Mississippi Delta blues, zydeco and Southern rock. He’s joined by The Iguanas, a fixture of the New Orleans music scene for over two decades.

Get ready for Carnival at Long Island Children’s

Museum Feasts, floats, festivities

By Danielle Schwab

Bring the family to join in the good times when the Children’s Museum opens its doors to Carnival this weekend.

As a globally cherished cultural celebration, Carnival honors the unique traditions and diverse identities of each community it touches. Especially significant to Caribbean and Latin American cultures, it’s a vibrant cultural showcase of creativity and self-expression. These themes are woven into every aspect of the museum’s festivities, with the support of New York Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, to make this occasion truly special.

“The holiday is a great entry point of learning for our community and for families. It’s so vibrant and colorful and just a happy event. So it’s fun to give opportunities for people to really celebrate,” Aimee Terzulli, the museum’s vice president for programs and visitor experience, says.

Everyone can get moving to the sounds of drums with Samba and Salsa music guided by the dancers of the Brazilian Sama Novo troupe. Towering “Jumbie” stilt walkers, rooted as a symbol of spirit guardians, bring the magic to life as an iconic part of the Carnival

Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m. $79, $69, $59. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

headpieces or even get their faces painted in elaborate designs to stand out in the crowd as they make their rounds through the museum.

“Costumes are often deep-rooted in cultural themes but are also a symbol of freedom and liberation, they often can mimic animals,” Terzulli says.

Guests can also create flags to show their cultural pride and represent the many countries that celebrate Carnival.

Before the parade kicks off, everyone will have a chance to decorate themed floats and even meet some very special party guests.

“We’ll have our animal specialists showing certain animals that are part of our collection and show them how some of these animals are connected to certain float themes, typically in the Caribbean or in Latin America,” Terzulli adds.

life celebration.

Plus, a special

• Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9

• Performances at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older

True to Carnival’s festive spirit, a King and Queen will be crowned to lead the crowd with energy and flair. But don’t worry, there’s a role for everyone — both kids and adults — to involve everyone, according to Terzulli.

Plus, a special performance from the fourth and fifth graders at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School will get feet jumping to the beat.

• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800

• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City

“It’s about communities really coming together and celebrating different talents and roles that they have.“ she says. “Families that can learn together have tremendous value when you come together to learn something new.”

Although the holiday is celebrated at various times during the year, hosting it in March provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the changing seasons.

“In March, we’re still not quite in spring so it’s a great way to spend time with your family indoors in a very celebratory way,” Terzulli reminds everyone.

“The students have created lessons in different dances that are involved like reggae and calypso, typical for Caribbean culture,” Terzulli explains. “Generation to generation learning is powerful. We want kids teaching other kids.”

Caribbean culture,” Terzulli explains. “Generation

The event is part of a series of cultural festivals the museum is hosting to invite Long Island communities to learn and celebrate together.

“We want people to know about each other and celebrate all the great similarities and differences that make our cultures vibrant and alive here,” Terzulli says.

Live … from Long Island … it’s Colin Jost! From Saturday Night Live to standup to his appearances in film, other TV ventures and even authoring a memoir, Jost is seemingly everywhere. He is currently in the middle of his 11th season as SNL’s “Weekend Update” co-anchor, and his 20th as an SNL writer. His accolades are many: five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and 15 Emmy nominations for his writing on “SNL.” Among other endeavors, Jost debuted “A Very Punchable Face” in 2020, His memoir is a series of essays that documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life, including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created and more.

will tempt visitors, including Haitian beignets,

Need some fuel after all that dancing? Delicious treats — both sweet and savory — will tempt visitors, including Haitian beignets, marinades, tropical juices, and cocoa bread. And naturally, no Carnival would be complete without a massive parade to ring in the holiday. Families can create wearable crafts such as beaded whistles and feathery

Photo on bottom: Be sure to create a parade-worthy headdress and design a whistle to toot some Carnival spirit.

Thursday, March 13, 8 and 10 p.m.

$129.50, $119.50, $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Colin Jost

Photos courtesy LICM

Photo on top left: Towering stilt walkers, known as Jumbies, are an iconic Carnival element.

Photo on top right: Ron DeFrancesco, Sama Novo director, creates the beats.

Anthony Rodia

Anthony Rodia is back with his “Laugh Til It Hurts” tour, on the Paramount stage, Friday, March 15, 7:30 and 10 p.m.; also Saturday, March 16, 7 and 9:30 p.m. His allnew routine is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian-American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razorsharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. He came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views.

Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. With the onset of quarantine, He made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “Road Rage Wednesday” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

In concert

Long Island Blues Society presents the Duke Robillard Trio and Long Island’s BFS Trio at My Father’s Place, Saturday, March 8, 8-10 p.m. Duke Robillard, the founder of Roomful of Blues, brings his band back to Long Island for an exceptional night of blues. My Father’s Place at The Roslyn, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. For tickets/information, visit MyFathersPlace.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Cemetery Cinema Returns!

Enjoy a new edition of Cemetery Cinema, Saturday, March 8, 7:30-10 p.m., at Sparkle on Stage. Experience “The Corpse Vanishes,” a bizarre tale of a mad scientist (played by Bela Lugosi) who injects his aging wife with fluids from virginal young brides to preserve her beauty. The evening includes an engaging audience discussion, creepy music, and the all-new “Best Scream for Ice Cream” contest, all hosted by Baron Misuraca. Tickets are available via presale at $12 or at the door for $13. For more information, contact Sparkle on Stage at (516) 240-1188. 195 Woodcleft Ave.

Walking Wednesday

Join Maryellen Cantanno for Walking Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Enjoy a 45-minute group walk at a pace set by participants, with all fitness levels welcome. Guided by the health team from Mount Sinai/ South Nassau Hospital, walkers will learn how to stay in tune with their bodies. Some weeks may include off-site meet-ups around the village, and in case of rain, the walk will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center. Call the library to find out this week’s location. Participants must sign a waiver prior to join, which can be found on the library’s website. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information. 144 West Merrick Road.

Hose Co. No. 4

Annual Comedy Show

Join the officers and members of Patriot Hose Company No. 4 for their annual comedy show, Saturday, March 15, 8:30 p.m., at Freeport Fire Department. Contact them via their social media pages for tickets and additional information. Enjoy the excitement of 50/50 tickets available for $5 each up until the night of the event (winner need not be present to win) and take part in a Chinese auction during the show.15 Broadway.

Garden City Antiques and Fine Arts Limited

143 pound elite Khamall Dunkley, 176 pound elite Reese Mistretta, 145 pound novice Tyrique Tomlin, 154 pound elite Pedrielin Collado, 154 pound elite Miguel Payamps, 154 pound novice Jose Angel Jimenez. Dunley, Jiminez, Collado, and Mistretta will be fighting on Saturday.

Freeport PAL Boxing Club hosts fundraiser

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

The Freeport Police Athletic League Boxing Club is gearing up for an electrifying night of amateur boxing this Saturday, March 8, at the Freeport Recreation Center, located at 130 E. Merrick Road.

The event doubles as a fundraiser for the KIDS NEED MORE charity, which supports children battling cancer.

Held in memory of Mitchell Kraeling Jr., whose father has been a devoted supporter of the charity, all proceeds from the event will go toward helping children in need.

The tournament serves as a critical qualifier in the prestigious Ringmasters Championships 2025, the road to Madison Square Garden, and a national Golden Gloves qualifier.

Featuring four Freeport boxers competing on their home turf, the event’s fight card includes a total of 15 bouts, bringing together competitors from across the metropolitan area.

The event runs from 1p.m. to 5p.m., with tickets priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for youth (17 & under).

Tickets can be purchased by contacting BOXING at 646-907-8473. Tickets are also available at the door.

Joe Higgins, the president of Freeport PAL and director of the boxing club, expressed excitement over the event’s significance.

“We fill that room more and more every year,” Higgins said. “It’s a great opportunity for our kids to compete at home, and it’s all for a good cause.”

The Ringmasters Tournament, formerly known as the New York Daily News Golden Gloves, is a high-stakes competition for elite amateur boxers.

Winners of Saturday’s event will advance to the Madison Square Garden finals on April 10, with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the National Golden Gloves Tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“Some of our Freeport fighters are already in the semifinals or finals,” Higgins said. “If they win on Saturday,

they’ll be moving on to the Garden.”

Three of Freeport’s elite fighters will be stepping into the ring, each with years of experience in the club.

Among them is Reese Mistretta, a 176pound elite boxer whose mother was a Golden Gloves champion in 2000, Pedrielin Collado, a young entrepreneur balancing work with rigorous training, and Khamall Dunkley, a multi-talented fighter who also competes in MMA, will also be showcasing their skills.

The Freeport PAL Boxing Club has a long and storied history, dating back to its inception in 1992.

The club has produced a significant number of champions at local, regional, and national levels, establishing itself as a powerhouse in amateur boxing.

“We’ve had a large number of champions over the years,” Higgins said. “But more than that, we’ve helped shape kids’ lives. It’s about giving them discipline, structure, and a sense of purpose.”

The tournament is expected to draw a crowd of approximately 500 spectators, with fans cycling in and out throughout the day.

“It’s a professionally run event,” Higgins noted. “The fights roll one after another, and you’re not stuck there for five or six hours. It’s a fun afternoon with a great cause behind it.”

“It takes a village to put something like this together,” he added. “We have volunteers from PAL, KIDS NEED MORE, and our dedicated coaching staff, all working to create an unforgettable experience for these young athletes.”

Higgins, who has been involved with the Freeport PAL Boxing Club since its inception, continues to lead a dedicated team of coaches, including Sal Giovanello, Joey Higgins, Larry Stanton, and Pat, a longtime club fixture.

“These guys volunteer their time day in and day out,” Higgins said. “It’s a welloiled machine, and it’s all about keeping these kids on the right path.”

With anticipation now at a high, Freeport’s young fighters are ready to step into the ring and prove themselves.

Courtesy Joe Higgins

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Raquel Pachas, advocate for the arts, dies at age 87

Raquel Lorraine Gonzales Chappotin Pachas was born October 28, 1937 in Havana Cuba to father Francisco Gonzales and mother Oliva Chappotin.

She passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Sunrise Senior Living of East Meadow.

As a child Raquel attended Havana Conservatory of music, where she studied ballet, modern dance, and the arts.

She followed her father’s footsteps becoming an accountant graduating from Escuela el Comercio de la Hahans with a degree in accounting.

Raquel met her husband Robert Leroy Pachas, pre-deceased as of April 2020 in New York.

They were married in Cuba and returned to Long Island to live while pursuing her accounting degree at Pace College.

She was later encouraged to pursue a teaching career.

Raquel attended Hofstra university receiving a bachelors of art in Spanish and a Masters degree in Spanish literature.

She continued her education also earning and received a Masters of Science degree for bilingual education at CW Post.

Raquel began a teaching career at the Lynbrook Public Schools and continued to teach until she retired.

Raquel was a former president of the Long Island chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, a past president of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport where she was an advocate for the arts and promoted Hispanic culture in the community.

Raquel served as a vice president of the Hispanic American Women’s club of

Raquel Gonzales Chappotin Pachas, left, with her husband, pre-deceased, Robert Leroy Pachas.

Long Island, a member of the Merrick American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1282, Northwest Civil Association, Friends of Freeport Memorial Library, Freeport Historical Society, served on the Village of Freeport Landmarks commission. Hofstra Alumni Association, Hofstra Estabrook award,

She was awarded Newsday Everyday Hero, Town of Hempstead Hispanic Heritage Award as well as State Division Life Time Achievement Award.

Raquel is survived by two brothers Camilo and Enrique, cousin Gaspar Chappotin Barreda his wife Osiris Barreda, George Denoto, Jack Hernandez and devoted friends Lincoln, Dolores Parsons, and Wilbert Pericles.

Donations can be made to The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1282 160 Merrick Rd., Merrick, NY 11556.

–Mohammad

Rafiq

CRIme wATCh

CRImInAl mIsChIef

On Feb. 8 police arrested a driver who was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be intoxicated. The individual was processed at Police Headquarters.

On Feb. 10 police took a report after a person damaged a window at a local business. No arrest was requested.

lARCenY

On Feb. 6 police arrested a person for grand larceny after they cashed a check originally written to another business without permission. The individual was taken to Police Headquarters for processing.

On Feb. 7 police arrested a person for stealing from a local business. The individual was processed at Police Headquarters.

UnUsUAl InCIdenT

On Feb. 4, 2025, police documented a report after an unknown individual used another person’s identity to open a Con Edison account. No arrest was requested.

On Feb. 9, police responded to a report of a sinking vessel in Woodcleft Canal. Multiple agencies assisted in securing the vessel and cleaning up leaking fuel. A report was taken for documentation. People

Courtesy Dolores Parsons

Reworld Honors Long Island’s Champions At Herald Sustainability Awards Gala

STAFF REPORT

Last week Reworld™ celebrated several of Long Island’s sustainability leaders, educators, and community advocates as part of its ongoing efforts to empower community and environmental advocacy initiatives and to raise awareness of sustainability locally. The honors were presented during the recent Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island powered by Reworld, held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. The event provided a platform to recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing sustainable policies, protecting natural resources, educating future generations, and implementing community-driven initiatives to improve the region’s environmental landscape. In addition to honoring established community programs, Reworld also awarded two local students with $2,500 in prizes for their inspirational efforts to enhance quality of life in the region and encourage sustainability for generations to come.

“Our work helps Long Island communities reduce environmental impact while creating new opportunities for sustainability,” said Dawn Harmon, Director, Long Island Market, Reworld.

“Through our Long Island facilities, we eliminate the need for additional landfill space and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are so proud to support those leading the way in sustainability on Long Island and beyond.”

Among those honored were Don X. Clavin, Jr., Hempstead Town Supervisor, and Rich Schaffer, Babylon Town Supervisor, for their leadership in environmental policy. John D. Cameron, Jr., P.E., of IMEG, was recognized for his contributions as an environmental engineering leader. Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest was acknowledged for her efforts in sustainable community leadership. Organizations such as the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Seatuck Environmental Association, and Cornell

Cooperative Extension Nassau County were highlighted for their community impact in sustainability. Leaders like Eric Swenson of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Robert Weltner of Operation SPLASH, and the Rotary Environmental Action Coalition of Huntington (REACH) were also celebrated for their dedication to environmental preservation.

Additionally, educators Jennifer Lasher and Lissette Pellegrino from Barnum Woods Elementary School were honored as environmental stewards in education. Stony Brook

University’s Esther Poon was honored along with two younger student honorees who were recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability. Louisiana State University freshman and 11-year-old Joseph Petraro received the award for his dedication to a range of community empowerment programs through Joe’s Be Kind Campaign, such as Clean Wells for Humanity which addresses global water scarcity. Desiree Mohammadi, a student at South Woods Middle School who is 12 years old, was honored for developing Seeds of Hope, an initiative that donates thousands of seeds to be planted at community gardens across Long Island to combat food insecurity sustainably.

As the presenting sponsor, Reworld is committed to supporting those at the forefront of environmental progress. With four facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport, and Ronkonkoma, the company processes two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycling 60,000 tons of metals and generating enough electricity to power thousands of homes each year. Through its efforts, Reworld™ reduces the need for landfill expansion, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and helps local communities adopt sustainable waste solutions.

Beyond this event, Reworld remains committed to fostering sustainability throughout Long Island with year-round programs that engage local schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal partners.Through educational initiatives, community cleanups, and environmental awareness campaigns, Reworld continues to support the next generation of sustainability advocates while strengthening the region’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future.

For more information about Reworld and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.

To view more pictures please visit www. richnerlive.com.

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Azeez Mohammed, CEO of Reworld delivers welcoming remarks.

Jason Thomas/HERALD

Reworld Lead Community Relations Specialist, Maureen Early (left), with honoree president and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest (center) and Reworld Long Island Market Director, Dawn Harmon.

Holden Leeds/HERALD

Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr. addresses the audience after receiving his award.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstMICHAEL L. GIOVINO, 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 January 9, 2025, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL L. GIOVINO, 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 March 18, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 306 ARTHUR STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-90-90 and 91. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YOLK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617175/2022. Brian Davis, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 151585

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016

SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES VICTOR, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 17 Leonard Street a/k/a 17 Leonard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 369 and Lots 259-260. Approximate amount of judgment is $945,194.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003714/2016. Massimo Santoli, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211883-1 151589

will cancel the foreclosure auction. Sale will be held, “rain or shine.” MERIK AARON, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY 11791. #102054 151593

Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 151489

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

LPP MORTGAGE, INC.

F/K/A LPP MORTGAGE LTD., Plaintiff - against - GERARD Y. OLIVIER

A/K/A GERARD

OLIVIER, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 3, 2025. 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 the 19th day of March, 2025 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 134 North Long Beach Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.

(Section: 55., Block: 384., Lot: 39)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FIRST START, LLC, Pltf. vs. TRIDENT EQUITIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #600121/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 1, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 325 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 62, Block 44, Lot 430. Approximate amount of judgment is $370,585.75 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health of safety concerns, then the court appointed referee

Approximate amount of lien $633,213.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 613787/2022. John Boklak, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212

OLIVIER-79584

Dated: January 9, 2025

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure

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Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Katiuscia Bussereth, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 17, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 97 North Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 269, LOT: 14. Approximate amount of judgment $586,630.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607307/2018. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633.

Christine M. Grillo, Esq, Referee Frenkel

Lambert Weiss

Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090939-F00 84160 151500

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST ADRIAN BRYANT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the

Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 18, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1 Margaret Drive, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt (Unincorporated Area) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55 Block 549 Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $210,443.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619942/2023. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-002613 84289 151502

satisfaction of an indebtedness in the unpaid principal amount of $190,095.99, plus interest, late fees, attorney fees, maintenance in arrears, and all other advanced charges.

The apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: By virtue of a default under a Security Agreement dated June 9, 2021, executed by SAMANTHA COOLS A/K/A SAMANTHA M. COOLS (“Debtor”), as assigned to CITIMORTGAGE, INC. (“Secured Party”), said Secured Party, by Auctioneer(s): Richie Schultz, John Roman, Richard J. Cantwell or Michael Campbell, will conduct a public sale of the security consisting of 500.00 shares of stock of TOWN ‘N HARBOR OWNERS CORP. (“Corporation”), and all right, title, and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and Debtor for the apartment known as 214 WESTEND AVENUE, UNIT 6C A/K/A APT 6C, FREEPORT, NY 11520, together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on MARCH 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM, at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, in

Said sale is subject to residency requirements of the Corporation, payment of all sums due, if any, to 301 TOWN ‘N HARBOR OWNERS CORP., and the consent if necessary, of said Corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneer’s fees; flip-tax; State, City, and County transfer tax. The Secured Party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., as attorneys for the Secured Party for ten (10%) percent of price bid. No cash accepted. Balance shall be due within thirty (30) days.

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

P. 516-630-0288

F. 732-726-8719

Dated: February 7, 2025 151743

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Francine Holt a/k/a Francine A. Holt; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 25, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2081 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 54 Block 45 Lots 89, 90 and 91. Approximate amount of judgment $617,414.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001879/2016. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

David Lieser, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 12, 2025 151745

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM1, Plaintiff, Against CLAUDIA YON, ISAIAS YON, JOSE VASQUEZ, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/18/2022, 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 3/26/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 Meister Boulevard, Freeport, New York 11520, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Freeport, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 54 Block 331 Lot 32

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $823,369.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602090/2019

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

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 2/5/2025 File Number: 35520 CA 151749

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FELICIA A. OMENE, JACKSON OMENE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 16, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 20, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3588 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 590, Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,156.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006993/2016. Christy DeMelfi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-001620 84226 151649

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duly entered January 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 24, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 193 Rose Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62 Block: 133 Lot: 3. Approximate amount of judgment $610,654.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613918/2023. Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-003148 84260 151651

MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 31, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 91 EAST MILTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 0055 - 00254-0000163. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 004280/2015. Oscar A. Prieto, 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. 151899

piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $530,475.40 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000879/2016.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Andrew K Preston, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY448 151897

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstJEFFREY DELUCA, AS PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TOLLIE JONES A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHORN A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHON, 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 January 30, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY DELUCA, AS PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TOLLIE JONES A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHORN A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHON, 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,

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615349/2018. Jerry Merola, 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. 151905

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE2, Plaintiff against NINA DEMOSTHENES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 25, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 915 Van Buren Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. Sec 54 Block 386 Lot 7. All that certain plot,

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608685/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 151903

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee File # AYSJN078 151895

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF NASSAU, HARRISON VICKERS AND WATERMAN LLC, Plaintiff against ROOSEVELT PROPERTIES, INC., et al., Defendants. Index No.: 606059/2022.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, -againstMICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, 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 May 24, 2023, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 1, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 254 PARK AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-209-40 & 41.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstANGEL RECINOS, 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 January 14, 2025, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and ANGEL RECINOS, 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 March 27, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 556 SOUTH BAYVIEW AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-325-36, 37, 38 and 39.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against JEAN P. JOHNSON A/K/A JEAN P. FERGUSON A/K/A JEAN FERGUSON-JOHNSON, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 30, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 68 Washburn Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55. Block 251 Lot 282. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $854,470.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000304/2014.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-24CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-24CB, Plaintiffagainst- LORRAINE MASSIAH; INGRID FRAY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 14, 2017 and entered on December 15, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 62 Block 94 Lot 114. Said premises known as 23 JEFFERSON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $539,430.38 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 006907/2013.

ANDREW K. PRESTON, ESQ., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 151796

Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 9, 2023 and e-filed June 12, 2023 as NYSCEF Doc. No. 93 in the office of the clerk of the within named court, 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, NY 11501 on March 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., the mortgaged premises (i) Section 55 Block 281 Lot 188-192 on the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 509 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, New York 11520 [PARCEL I]; (ii) Section 55 Block 446 Lot 130 on the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 111 Park Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 [PARCEL II]; and (iii) Section 55 Block 281 Lot 193 - 195 on the tax map of the Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU, said premises being known as 501 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520 [PARCEL III]. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,454,184.82 plus interest and costs. The mortgaged premises will be sold as separate parcels subject to the provisions of said Judgment and Terms of Sale. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the CourtAppointed Referee will cancel the sale. Successful third-party bidder to pay 10% of the sum bid by certified or bank check(s) made payable to the Referee only. Referee will not accept cash or doubleendorsed checks.

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Lawrence & Walsh, P.C., 215 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550, Attorneys for Plaintiff 151791

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF YACHTSMAN’S COVE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. BRYAN VALENTIN, CLAIRE A. VALENTIN, Deft. Index #619845/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 15, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 531 Ray Street, Unit 20, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 54, Block 315, Lot 446. The real property above described is a unit shown on the plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Barrett, Bonacci and Van Weele, P.C. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 17th day of January, 2017, as Map No. 0285 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled Yachtsman’s Cove Condominium made by Ray Street Commons LLC under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated January 17, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 17th day of January, 2017 in Liber 13462 of Conveyances at Page 496. Being a part of a Condominium in the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, State of NY, known and designated as Home No. 20, together with a 4.1666% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium hereinafter described, as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. Approximate amount of judgment is $11,542.99 plus cost and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOHN BOKLAK, Referee. JAY L. YACLOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #102141 151893

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PARTNERSHIP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME:Smiles of Joy Dental Care PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 2/3/2024 NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:55 Allen Street, New Hyde Park NY 11040

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 151846

VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $210,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of vehicles for use by the Fire Department. The period of probable usefulness is three (3) years. The amount of obligations to be issued is $210,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York. 152024

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THE resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 3, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 3, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF

all bids or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board of Education is in the best interest of the School District. 152020

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on the 12th day of December 1985 in Liber 9689 of Conveyances at page 313 covering the property therein described. Approx. amt. of judgment is $40,507.53 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

WILLIAM R. BOCCIO, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Atty. For Pltf., 355 Post Ave., Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #102150 152030

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

Ronald J Ferraro, Esq., Referee File # QFSLN005 152028

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LEGAL NOTICE CANCELATION OF SPECIAL MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport to conduct Dangerous/Nuisance public hearings on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, NY adjacent to the Mayor’s Office has been CANCELED.

Section 62 Block 206 Lot 3

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $493,533.14 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609074/2020

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The Roosevelt Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, hereby invites the submission of sealed proposals for PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES, TUTORING SERVICES, NURSING SERVICES, PARAPROFESIONAL SERVICES, EVALUATIONS, INTERPRETING SERVICES AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL/VOCATION AL SERVICES. The district will receive sealed proposals on or prior to 11:00 am Friday, April 4, 2025, at Central Office/Grants and Funded Programs 240 Denton Place Roosevelt New York 11575. Proposals will be opened at the stated date and time. There will be no discussions at the time of the opening of the proposals. Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained at the abovenamed office. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the bids, or to reject

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WHARFSIDE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. JOYCE TAYLOR, et al, Defts. Index #617057/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Apr. 8, 2019 and order appointing substitute referee dated April15, 2021, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 725 Miller Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 103, Lot 245, CA 113, Unit 306. Said property known and designated as Unit No. 306 together with a .7043% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of condominium hereinafter referred to. The real property above described is a Unit shown on the plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Baldwin & Cornelius, P.C. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 12th day of December 1985, as Map No. CA 113 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled Wharfside Condominium made by Freeport Nautical Development Company, under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated May 14, 1985 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau

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NASSAU COUNTY PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against JOSE MARTE A/K/A

JOSE A. MARTE, et al

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 30, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 22 Agnes Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55 Block 390 Lot 168. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $421,268.73 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615420/2022. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W4, Plaintiff, Against ZAHIRA CASTILLO A/K/A ZAHIRA M. CASTILLO, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/04/2024, 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 4/10/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 14 Laurette Lane, Freeport, New York 11520, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being Partly In The Incorporated Village Of Freeport And Partly In Freeport, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of various improvements to Village firehouses; SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $735,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $735,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 3, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Freeport, New York, adopted March 3, 2025, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $735,000 to finance the construction of various improvements to Village firehouses, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $735,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Freeport, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $735,000

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof;

SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: March 3, 2025

Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk 152025

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICIA PUBLICA

FREEPORT VILLAGE ELECTION

ELECCIÓN DE LA VILLA DE FREEPORT

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

A LOS VOTANTES DE LA VILLA DE FREEPORT, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for the offices to be filled at the Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. as filed with me pursuant to the provisions of the ELECTION LAW. Offices to be filled:

La siguiente es una verdadera y correcta lista de todas las nominaciónes de los candidatos para las oficinas que van a ser ocupadas en la Elección de la Villa, la cual tomará lugar el martes, 18 de marzo del 2025, entre las horas de 7:00A.M. y 9:00P.M. tal como fue presentada ante mi en conformidad con las disposiciónes de la LEY de ELECCIÓN. Oficinas para ocupar:

One (1) Mayor for a four (4) year term of office.

Un (1) Alcalde para un tèrmino de oficina de cuatro (4) años.

Two (2) Trustees for a four (4) year term of office. Dos (2) Fideicomisarios para un término de oficina de cuatro (4) años.

One (1) Village Justice for a four (4) year term of office. Un (1) Juez de la Villa para un tèrmino de oficina de cuatro (4) años.

Name of Candidates Public Office Term Place of Residence Nombre de Candidatos Oficina Pública Término Lugar de Residencia

CANDIDATES OF ALLIANCE FOR FREEPORT CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO ALLIANCE FOR FREEPORT

Marc E. Strauss Village Justice 4 years

72 Connecticut Avenue Juez de la Villa 4 años Freeport, New York 11520

CANDIDATES OF UNITY HOME RULE PARTY CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO UNITY HOME RULE

Robert T. Kennedy Mayor 4 years

68 E. 2nd Street

Alcalde 4 años Freeport, New York 11520

Evette B. Sanchez Trustee 4 years

157 Whaley Street

Fideicomisarios 4 años Freeport, New York 11520

Jacques V. Butler Trustee 4 years

25 Florence Avenue

Fideicomisarios 4 años Freeport, New York 11520

Vincent R. Cacciatore Village Justice 4 years

826 S. Long Beach Avenue Juez de la Villa 4 años Freeport, NY 11520

CANDIDATES OF TARMARIA PEDLAR CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO TARMARIA PEDLAR

Tarmaria Pedlar Mayor 4 years 35 N. Columbus Avenue Apt. 7 Alcalde 4 años Freeport, New York 11520

Please take notice that the following election districts are coterminous with election districts established for general elections.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los siguientes distritos electorales son conteminarious con los distritos electorales establecidos para las elecciones generals.

DISTRICT # POLLING PLACES NUMERO DE DISTRITO

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Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk, Village of Freeport Oficinista de la Villa de Freeport

March 6, 2025 6 de marzo del 2025 152023

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on January 14, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Roosevelt Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Pamela Pratt District Clerk REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 14, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT, STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $33,000,000 THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $33,000,000 REFUNDING SERIAL BONDS OF THE DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS ALL RELATIVE THERETO.

Object or purpose: refunding of all or a portion of the currently outstanding serial bonds of the District issued to DASNY in 2013 and 2014.

Period of probable usefulness: 30 years, commencing on the dates of original issuance of the first note or bond issued for the purposes for which the outstanding bonds were issued. Amount of obligations to be issued: not to exceed $33,000,000

A complete copy of the refunding bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, Roosevelt Union Free School District, 335 East Clinton Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575.

Dated: January 14, 2025 Roosevelt, New York 152021

adoptada el 14 de enero de 2025, y la validez de las obligaciones autorizadas por dicha resolución solo podrá ser impugnada en el futuro si dichas obligaciones fueron autorizadas para un objeto o propósito para el cual el Distrito Escolar de Roosevelt, en el Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, no está autorizado a gastar dinero, o si las disposiciones legales que debían cumplirse en la fecha de publicación de este Aviso no fueron sustancialmente cumplidas, y se inicia una acción, demanda o procedimiento para impugnar dicha validez dentro de los veinte días posteriores a la publicación de este Aviso, o si dichas obligaciones fueron autorizadas en violación de las disposiciones de la constitución.

Pamela Pratt Secretaria del Distrito RESOLUCIÓN SOBRE BONOS DE REFINANCIACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE ROOSEVELT, NUEVA YORK, ADOPTADA EL 14 DE ENERO DE 2025, AUTORIZANDO LA REFINANCIACIÓN DE CIERTOS BONOS SERIADOS PENDIENTES DEL DISTRITO, ESTABLECIENDO EL PLAN DE REFINANCIACIÓN, APROPIANDO UNA CANTIDAD QUE NO EXCEDA LOS $33,000,000 PARA TAL

FIN, AUTORIZANDO LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS SERIADOS DE REFINANCIACIÓN DEL DISTRITO POR UN MONTO QUE NO EXCEDA LOS $33,000,000 PARA FINANCIAR DICHA APROPIACIÓN Y TOMANDO CIERTAS OTRAS DETERMINACIONES RELACIONADAS. Objeto o propósito: Refinanciación de la totalidad o una parte de los bonos seriados actualmente en circulación del Distrito emitidos a DASNY en 2013 y 2014. Período de probable utilidad: 30 años, comenzando desde las fechas de emisión original de la primera nota o bono emitido para los fines para los cuales se emitieron los bonos pendientes. Monto de las obligaciones a emitir: No excederá los $33,000,000. Una copia completa de la resolución sobre los bonos de refinanciación resumida anteriormente estará disponible para su inspección pública durante el horario comercial normal en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Roosevelt, 335 East Clinton Avenue, Roosevelt, Nueva York 11575. Fecha: 14 de enero de 2025 Lugar: Roosevelt, Nueva York 152022

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A. The work was not repaired correctly and should be redone before it gets too late to get anybody to return to the “scene of the crime.”

Water freezes, and supplyline water that’s buried in outside walls and not kept warm will turn to ice.

Several years ago, a client, who had work done in the summer, called the following winter to say he had no running water in his bathroom sink. The sink was on an exterior wall, but the rationale the installers used for where they put the insulation was that a roof from below came up to meet the outside wall behind the sink. They told the owner that the roof protected the pipe because of how far the sink was set in from the walls below, set back the way it was designed. They cut open the back of the finished sink cabinet and exposed the pipe, telling the owner that he just needed to let the water trickle and keep the cabinet doors open all the time in the winter. I was called after they told the owner that was a bad design. He was very frustrated by the time we spoke, because the plumber and contractor had already returned several times and this was their final answer.

The simple solution, which worked for him and will work for you, is that supply pipes need to be to the warm side of insulation. I saw that the coldand hot-water supply pipes were completely enclosed with insulation. I removed the insulation from the warm side and only kept the full thickness of insulation on the cold side. The roof cavity behind the wall, in drawings that are called building sections, showed that the roof was to be insulated directly behind the wall to create a full barrier of insulation. Because there was now a gaping hole at the back of the cabinet, sloppily cut, I was able to peer in with a mirror and see that there was no insulation in the roof space where it met the wall behind the sinks. None. Once the water supply lines were moved into the cabinet, under the sink, by the plumber, who fortunately did stand behind their work and did return, there was never a problem again.

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Yankees? Mets? Might they meet up in October?

spring training has begun. Another baseball season is on the way. The French-born cultural historian Jacques Barzun said that “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball.”

That was certainly true for my generation. The golden age of baseball in New York, from 1947 to 1956, saw New York’s teams — the Yankees, Dodgers and Giants — win nine World Series and seven pennants among them during that 10-year span. The other 13 major league teams combined for one World Series and three pennants during those years. A subway series, with both World Series teams being from New York, became the expected norm. It was almost taken for granted. During the offseason months of mid-

Everybody has a wish list. I’d like to win the lottery, or take some exotic trip that’s on my bucket list. There are jobs that I would love to have, and there are jobs I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. The worst job I can imagine, the one I would dread having, is being in the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the beginning of any Congress member’s career, there is the battle to get your party’s nomination, and then feeling the honor of being the party’s choice. You battle through the drudgery of a campaign and, if you’re lucky, you have the joy of being elected or re-elected. You celebrate with your friends and family, and then, on Jan. 1, you arrive in Washington, preparing for the challenge of being a member of the House.

In today’s Congress, being a majority member is anything but fun. You may have all kinds of ideas about how to help the people back home, but if

October through late February in those years, there would be hot stove league discussions of how our teams would do in the upcoming season, and arguments over whose players were better: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays or Duke Snider; Roy Campanella or Yogi Berra; Pee Wee Reese or Phil Rizzuto.

is a rivalry missed not just in the five boroughs, but on Long Island, with its plethora of Mets and Yankees fans.

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Much of that interest lessened when the Dodgers and Giants were hijacked to California after the 1957 season. While there was a rebirth of excitement when the Mets arrived for the 1962 season, it has never been quite the same as during the glory years. Sure, the Mets had their World Series wins in 1969 and 1986, as did the Yankees in 1977 and 1978, and again during the Joe Torre years, at the turn of the century, and under Joe Girardi, in 2009, but except for the 2000 World Series — which the Yankees won — the Yankees and Mets have not faced one another in the World Series. That intraNew York rivalry has not been there. It

e Mets fans, so used to having our hearts broken, believe this is our year.

All that could change with both teams now filled with superstars, led by Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who is accumulating home run titles and Most Valuable Player awards, and the Mets making their own run for superstar glory. This winter they hired Juan Soto, perhaps baseball’s most explosive hitter, away from the Yankees with a $750 million contract over the next 15 years.

The Mets already had Francisco Lindor, who finished second in the voting for National League MVP last season, and slugger Pete Alonso, who is second only to Judge in total home runs over the past six seasons, and is poised to become the Mets’ all-time home run leader.

Last year the Yankees won the American League pennant before falling short against the Dodgers in the World

Series. Before the season, there were low expectations for the Mets. Then, after playing mediocre baseball for most of the regular season, they had an unexpected late-season surge, and actually made it to the National League Championship Series, which they lost to the Dodgers.

This preseason, things are looking very different. Both teams are considered strong contenders to win their league championships. The debates over the teams’ players have already begun, but instead of Mantle vs. Snider or Mays, it’s Judge vs. Soto.

We Mets fans, so used to having our hearts broken over the years, now genuinely believe this is our year to supplant the Yankees as New York’s No. 1 team and win it all in the World Series — and that New York’s baseball rivalry is back. Barring the unexpected, 2025 should be a season for metropolitan-area baseball fans to enjoy and remember.

Play ball!

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

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your wish list doesn’t coincide with the priorities of your party leader, you can forget about your plan. It’s hard enough being away from your family for weeks at a time, but being told to fall in line and follow party dictates, or else, is a bitter pill to swallow.

Let’s talk about the Washington scene as it currently exists. An unelected multi-billionaire named Elon Musk is ignoring the duly elected officials whose job it is to create the budgets that fund our federal agencies. The Constitution says that the Congress is a separate body from the Executive, but in this case an appointee of the Executive is calling all the shots.

Being a member of the House majority sounds great. Believe me, it’s not.

As a representative of scores or even hundreds of thousands of constituents, you’re the one they turn to when they have a federal problem. For example, a decorated military veteran comes seeking your help after being fired from a federal job he held for 10 years. You can hold his hand, but you can’t get him back his paycheck to feed his family and pay his mortgage.

As a well-informed public official, you follow the media to find out what

they know that you don’t know. The latest reports say that your party leadership has proposed making $800 billion in Medicaid cuts to help pay for a tax cut for the rich. Those cuts will decimate the safety net that your constituents rely on to survive, and will affect more than 90 million people nationwide. You can threaten to vote against the package, but there are more nightmares coming.

You may be able to join a handful of other members to get some changes made to the Medicaid cuts, but there are more crazy slashes being proposed. The far-right members have suggested that every person with a student loan pay an additional $200 per month. That mean-spirited idea would affect 45 million Americans. How do you stop that?

Do you remember the state-andlocal-tax proposal that hit suburban homeowners hard when it was included in President Trump’s 2017 budget? Despite his support for eliminating the SALT cap, there has been very little discussion about that benefit in recent weeks. You want a complete repeal of the cap, but it’s out of your hands.

As we enter the final stages of the budget debate, I can’t help recalling the story of the late Assemblyman Lou Wolfe, of upstate Plattsburgh. Wolfe was part of a narrow majority. He enjoyed both Democratic and Conservative Party support. He was asked to vote on a multi-billion-dollar social program. His party leaders promised him financial support in the general election, and assured him he would be “protected.” Came November, Lou lost because of his “bad” vote.

It’s possible that by the time you read this, all of the budget misgivings of the few conscience-driven members will be satisfied. All they have to do at that point is to go home and explain the mass layoffs, the tax cuts for the rich and the hidden program cuts that were buried in the spending plan they voted for. But remember, they had the promise from the leaders that they had nothing to worry about. Oh, the joy of being in the majority.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Long Island loses a civil rights pioneer

the death of Hazel Dukes, at age 92, last weekend marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in civil rights leadership, with special significance for Long Island. While Dukes will be remembered nationally for her tenure as president of the NAACP from 1990 to 1992, and for her remarkable 48-year leadership of the NAACP New York State Conference from 1977 until her death, her deep connections to Long Island communities deserve particular attention.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, where she was a neighbor of Rosa Parks, Dukes moved to New York in 1955. She lived in Roslyn Heights for decades, building a life and career that influenced civil rights efforts across the state and the nation.

Named president of the NAACP’s Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn branch in 1969, Dukes quickly emerged as a powerful voice opposing housing discrimination on Long Island. She was instrumental in bringing landmark housing discrimination lawsuits that challenged the entrenched patterns of segregation in Nassau County’s suburbs. These legal actions targeted discriminatory practic-

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es that kept minority families out of certain neighborhoods, even after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 had made such discrimination illegal.

On Long Island, she worked for the federal Head Start program and became one of the first Black employees in the Nassau County attorney’s office. She also served with the county’s Economic Opportunity Commission, addressing poverty and inequality from within the system. She was the first Black vice chairwoman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, which gave her a platform to advocate for integrated housing throughout Nassau County. She also served on the Democratic National Committee from 1976 to 1982.

Dukes’ own educational journey illustrates her belief in education as a path to opportunity. She studied at Nassau Community College before earning a degree in business administration from Adelphi University in Garden City in 1978. Her local educational experience strengthened her advocacy for quality education for all communities.

What makes Dukes’ Long Island connection so significant is that she addressed civil rights not as an abstract

Advice from PSEG L.I.: beware of scammers

To the Editor:

National Consumer Protection Week, observed through March 8, offers an important reminder for consumers to stay alert against fraudulent schemes that prey on our vulnerability. Recent guidance from PSEG Long Island has shed light on the alarming tactics employed by scammers, and we believe it is essential that our community take note of these warnings.

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick unsuspecting customers. They frequently impersonate reputable companies, such as PSEG L.I., using advanced phone spoofing technology that displays familiar numbers on caller ID. In many cases, these fraudsters call with an urgent demand for immediate payment, falsely claiming that failure to comply will result in an immediate power shutoff. This tactic is designed to induce panic and force quick decisions without proper verification.

It is crucial for consumers to know that PSEG Long Island never requests payments through external web-based electronic services, prepaid debit cards or even Bitcoin. The only approved payment methods are those offered through our secure channels, such as My Account, the mobile app, or text messaging. Additionally, any request for a deposit in relation to priority meter installations is fraudulent, because we do not require a deposit for such services.

If anyone receives an unexpected call or email threatening an imminent power shutoff while demanding payment, it is imperative to pause, take a

concept, but rather as lived reality in suburban America. While much of the civil rights movement focused on urban centers or the South, she recognized that segregation and opportunity gaps were just as widespread — if sometimes less visible — in prosperous suburban communities like those across Long Island.

Her nearly five decades leading the NAACP’s New York State Conference allowed her to maintain consistent focus on issues affecting communities like ours. That persistence brought meaningful change to institutional practices and policies that had limited opportunities for minority residents.

As we look at Long Island today, we see both the progress Dukes helped achieve and the challenges we continue to face in creating truly equal opportunity. The diversity of our communities has increased, but disparities in housing, education and economic opportunity persist.

In the years ahead, let’s be sure to honor Dukes’ legacy by making Long Island — and the entire country — a place where discrimination is not tolerated, and where everyone has an equal shot at prosperity.

step back, and verify the authenticity of the communication. Instead of responding immediately, customers should contact PSEG Long Island using the phone number found on their billing statement, (800) 490-0025. This simple step can prevent a great deal of financial loss and stress.

As we have honored National Consumer Protection Week, we have urged

all community members to share this important information with friends, family and neighbors. Together, by remaining vigilant and verifying every unexpected request for payment, we can safeguard our community from falling victim to these scams. Staying informed and cautious not only protects our finances, but also strengthens community trust. Every

ICE partnership targets criminals to keep Nassau safe

when violence and criminality threaten public safety, local governments must step up and do their part to keep their communities secure. As Nassau County executive, I believe that our recent partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is essential to combating dangerous threats to county residents.

Under our new program, 10 Nassau county detectives have been appointed for cross-designation and embedding with ICE. These officers will work hand in hand with our federal partners to target and pursue illegal migrants who are engaged in criminal activities in our neighborhoods. The county is also making jail cells available to ICE to detain these criminals for up to 72 hours, after which they will be relocated out of the county or deported.

My decision to implement this program is a necessary response to the serious public safety concerns we all face. Nassau County isn’t a sanctuary county,

but our residents have repeatedly been targeted by violent acts by illegal migrants.

There have been many examples in just the past couple of years. On Oct. 16, 2024, an illegal migrant from Honduras allegedly raped a 5-year-old girl, a Nassau County resident. Not even a month later, six illegal migrants from Chile and Venezuela burglarized a local jewelry store using saws and advanced technology. A county judge was forced to release five of the criminals because of bail reform, and they escaped accountability by fleeing the county.

ito wipe out the entire population of Long Island.

The crimes being committed by illegal migrants are completely unacceptable to me and my administration. We need to bring law and order to our streets, and our partnership with ICE is just one crucial step toward achieving that goal.

t will mirror similar ones nationwide that target terrorism, gang violence and illegal drugs.

Last February, an illegal migrant stole a pro-Israel flag from a porch in Hewlett and brutally assaulted the homeowner who confronted him.

In January 2023, eight illegal migrants who were part of a South American drug ring were arrested in connection with a string of burglaries and larcenies that targeted high-end homes and businesses across the county. Later that year, another illegal migrant was arrested on the North Shore for carrying three kilograms of pure fentanyl, which authorities say would be enough

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Trump disrespects Teddy Roosevelt

To the Editor:

Will Sheeline was absolutely correct in his column last week, “ d estroying Roosevelt’s legacy.” President Trump’s promised “golden age” is intended to re-create Mark Twain’s: golden for those having the gold, the gilt-edge securities, gold mines and gold $Trump crypto-coin.

Today’s golden children feel their glory has been stolen, and want it back, with interest, and with punishment for the thieves. But the demands go far beyond T.R.’s trust-busting and conservation crimes to include F d R’s New d eal “larceny.” Taft-Hartley, Social Security, and the rest of those alphabet agencies are being undone because they’re seen as obstacles to the promised land of corporate “free markets and personal responsibility,” as The Washington Post’s Jeff Bezos puts it.

Trump’s last-term hero was the genocidal, court-defying Andrew Jackson. This time it’s the empire-building colonialist William McKinley. This last is unfair to McKinley, but is how the ignorant Trump sees him.

BRIAN KELLy Rockville Centre

Public safety has been, and always will be, one of my top priorities. I am proud to say that I have hired nearly 300 new police officers during my time in office. That effort has helped us maintain our standing as the safest county in the United States, an honor bestowed on us by U.S. News & World Report.

The county’s partnership with ICE will further bolster public safety by mirroring similar partnerships that are implemented nationwide to tackle issues like terrorism, gang violence and illegal drugs. In Nassau County’s case, I believe that working with federal officials to stop dangerous criminals is the best thing we can do to protect our streets.

I want to reassure our residents that this program will only target criminals

Chainsaws aren’t toys, Elon

To the Editor:

How will we calculate the number of lives Elon Musk will take with his comical “chainsaw massacre”?

What will the death count be in the United States, and around the world, from the withholding of food, drinking water, medical supplies and treatment, vaccinations, and emergency services for natural and manmade disasters? From the removal of the guardians of public safety from food, drugs, diseases, fire, air pollution and workplace dangers?

From the debasement of services to our military veterans and the politicization of the military? From the disabling of the alliances and treaties that have kept a troubled world from World War III since 1945?

From the abatement of research in health, climate, defense, agriculture and countless other areas of vast public interest? From the defunding of early child care and education at every level, up through university and graduate studies — the very keys to hope and advancement that mitigate against social class ossifying into a caste system in which crime is the only outlet for deprivation?

Perhaps the cost will be incalculable, but it is the responsibility of our remaining nonMAGA media to report these casualties and not to relate what’s going on simply as a streamlining of government costs against the whining of a few disgruntled former sucklers at the public teat.

GENE J. MANN Bayville

who are illegal migrants. It is not designed to target law-abiding waiters, busboys, landscapers, service station workers and others who are not criminals, even if they may not be in the U.S. legally. Individuals will only be scrutinized if they are suspected of committing crimes that are separate and apart from their immigration status.

Cruel rumors have been spread about this program targeting and detaining immigrant children. I want to state emphatically that these are false and deceitful lies. Our partnership with ICE will not target children or include raids on schools, churches or communities. Victims and witnesses who report crimes or call 911 for emergency services will not be asked about their immigration status.

As we move forward, it is vital to acknowledge that Nassau County takes pride in its rich cultural diversity. Lawabiding residents should not be concerned about this program. Its primary goal is to safeguard our communities and ensure that those who break the law are held accountable and eliminated as threats. We are committed to a safe and secure county for all its residents, and this program is a critical step in that ongoing mission.

Bruce Blakeman is Nassau County executive.

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In the biographical notes accompanying U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen’s column, “Government must be efficient, coherent and transparent,” in

last week’s issue, the congresswoman was mistakenly identified as Laura Curran. The Herald regrets the error.

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Lifesaving Heart Care Close to Home

In 1993, Anita Rothenberg of Valley Stream was first admitted to Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ER in Oceanside and treated for a heart attack at the age of 37. She recovered, raised a family and worked as a teacher on Long Island for the next 29 years. Then, in November of 2022, an angiogram showed three blocked arteries. She underwent triple bypass surgery a few days later at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in Manhattan and completed her cardiac rehabilitation close to home at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Mount Sinai South Nassau o ers comprehensive heart care for Long Islanders, and has received the following ratings and quality awards:

• Rated High Performing in heart attack and heart failure from U.S. News & World Report ® for 2024-2025

• Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™

• Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

• Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures

• Named among the top five percent in the nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures by Healthgrades

L ea r n mo r e a t mountsinai.org/southnassauheart