Girl Scouts shines in annual fashion show at the library
By MASHIAT AZMI Intern
Seventeen young fashionistas from Girl Scout Troop 2221 dazzled the crowd during its annual fashion show held at the Freeport Memorial Library on Friday evening.
Queenette Karikari, leader of the Freeport troop and the event’s organizer, said a major goal of the fashion show is to help boost the confidence of the young girls who participate.
To avoid any additional expenses, themes for the outfits are chosen based on whatever the girls have at home in their closet. The themes include sports, career, heritage, eve-
on his lifelong career in music
By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Robert Levy’s life has been shaped by music — playing it, listening to it, writing it, and, above all, loving it.
Levy, 82, now of Long Beach, grew up in Freeport, playing trumpet in the Freeport High School band. After graduating in 1961, he spent a year at Valley Forge Military College in Pennsylvania, majoring in business. Realizing that wasn’t for him, he transferred to Ithaca College, where he spent the next four years.
I’ve been really fortunate because my life has been fulfilled as a trumpet player
music — he also took on the position as student director of the school’s jazz band. Music was still not at the forefront of the college at the time, and the band wasn’t even allowed to practice in the music building. The band eventually was permitted to hold its first concert in 1964, scheduling it at a time when the building was expected to be empty.
But, it was packed instead.
RoBERT lEVy Trumpeter
ningwear, and lastly “unapologetically me” — which is meant to encourage the girls to be strong-minded and have confidence in themselves and their choices.
The girls showcased their differentthemed outfits in front of their family, friends and community members, and seeing themselves portrayed in the media works as a huge confidence booster.
“We want our girls to be strong-minded and to just feel good,” Karikari said. “We have family and friends and other members of the community here and, of course, the media.”
The cultural theme is popular and signifi-
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“That’s really where the fuse was lit, you might say,” Levy said. “The experience I had there just got me very wound up and excited about music, and I wanted to make it my life.”
At Ithaca, he majored in music, focusing on trumpet. He felt extremely inspired to follow his heart and chase music because his professors were so enthusiastic about his potential. But he didn’t just play
Levy joined other music groups in college, playing in the student orchestra, concert band and brass ensemble. He also was part of a brass quintet, which was an absolute thrill for him, and really played a major role in shaping his life.
“We commissioned a New York City composer, and got him to come up to Ithaca, and we premiered a piece of his that he wrote,” Levy recalled. “Then the next year, he had a concert of his music at Carnegie Hall and invited our undergraduate brass quartet to come down to
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nine-year-old Braelynn Monaco brings her inner rock star out on the red carpet.
Freeport man thanks EMT crew that saved life
By KELSIE RADZISKI & MOHAMMAD RAFIQ
Erlan Mayes Andara, of Freeport, was reunited with Northwell Health emergency medical responders who saved his life during the annual Michael G. Guttenberg Second Chance Luncheon.
The May 20 event, part of national Emergency Medical Services Week, commemorated the legacy of Michael Guttenberg, former medical director of Northwell’s Center for Emergency Medical Services. Guttenberg, a first responder at Ground Zero, died in 2017 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Dr. Michael Guttenberg was a tireless advocate not just for patients, but for our EMS as well,” said Alan Schwalberg, Northwell’s vice president of emergency medical services. “This event not only honors the amazing work of our paramedics, but also the memory of our late friend. It’s an amazing day.”
This year’s luncheon highlighted the story of Andara, along with four others from across New York City and Long Island, whose lives were saved by Northwell EMS crews in critical moments.
Andara, a construction worker originally from Honduras, is grateful to be alive after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest near his home.
He moved to the United States two years ago in search of a better life, works long hours in construction to support his wife and three daughters, who remain in Honduras. His dedication to his family never wavers, despite the distance.
One day, as he returned home from work, Mayes collapsed after exiting his vehicle. Neighbors witnessed the incident and immediately called 911.
Freeport Police Department Officers Babb and Smith were the first to arrive on the scene. They found Mayes in cardiac arrest and immediately began CPR. Using an automated external defibrillator, they delivered a shock in an effort to
restore his heartbeat.
Paramedics Thomas Wittmer, Supervisor Keith Wilken and EMT Elvis Classen arrived soon after and took over care. Mayes remained unresponsive and without a pulse. The EMS team continued CPR, administered oxygen using a bag-valve mask, and provided life-saving medications through an intraosseous line. A second defibrillatory shock was delivered.
Following the second shock, Mayes began to breathe on his own. Paramedics continued to stabilize him and quickly transported him to Mount Sinai South Nassau, where he was later transferred to Manhattan for bypass surgery.
Now recovering, Mayes credits his survival to God, the actions of the first responders, and the unwavering support of his sister, who assisted him throughout his recovery. He describes his second chance at life as “incredible.”
“In EMS, we rarely get the opportunity to learn the outcomes of the patients we care for,” Dimitra Geraghty, Northwell’s Community Paramedic Program manager, said. “This event creates a powerful moment of connection—giving patients the chance to reunite with their lifesavers.”
Jonathan Berkowitz, CEMS medical director, said the stories highlighted the strength of the system. “The incredible outcomes we’re hearing today are a testament to over 30 years of work to become the premier hospital-based EMS agency in the country.”
Northwell’s CEMS is one of the largest hospital-based mobile health programs in the region, employing about 1,000 people, including EMTs, paramedics and support staff.
Northwell Health is the largest notfor-profit health system in the Northeast, operating 28 hospitals and more than 1,000 outpatient facilities across New York and Connecticut.
For more information on Northwell Health’s emergency services, visit Northwell.edu.
Of the Freeport Herald
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Dimitra Geraghty, Northwell’s Community Paramedic Program manager spoke at the event after the Pledge of Allegiance and the Presentation of Colors.
Nautical Mile prepares its annual festival
By MASHIAT AZMI Intern
The Nautical Mile Festival will return once again to Woodcleft Ave. on Sat, Jun 7, organized by the Village of Freeport, the boating and fishing capital of the East from 10a.m. to 6p.m.
The festival will be home to games, children’s rides, music, food, and vendors, all provided for by the village and its partner, the Long Island Arts council.
Families across the community and neighboring areas will take this opportunity to attend the festival and enjoy everything the event has to offer. Some will stay to have dinner at one of the many restaurants that dot the Mile.
The event will start with a dedication at the front of Nautical Mile where politicians, the village, the mayor and the chamber give comments before cutting the ribbon, officially opening the Nautical Mile for the summer.
The festival celebrates Nautical Miles and the summer. It also emphasizes the importance of the local businesses and restaurants.
The Nautical Mile Festival has been a significant event for nearly 38 years in Freeport.
Initially, the road was closed for the entire week. However, this was changed when it was found that some of the street’s businesses faced losses because of that. Now it’s reduced to one day: Saturday.
This year, the event will feature a new band named The Unique Band NYC on the Esplanade from 11 am to 3 pm.
The vendors and the performers are selected by Elizabeth Comerford, senior recreation leader of Freeport Recreation Center, who is primarily responsible for organizing the festival.
“It just highlights the Nautical Mile. It reminds people that they’re there for the season,” Comerford said. “ They have beautiful restaurants, and it’s just nice to get people down there to highlight those businesses down the Nautical Mile.”
Local officials, legislators and council members from the town will be there at the festival.
However, the organizers face a few challenges while organizing the festival such as collaboration with different departments and parking.
“It definitely benefits the entire Freeport community because we have many visitors come in,” said Mayor Robert Kennedy.
“We have the police involved. We have DPW involved, the Freeport fire department there closing off streets,” Kennedy added about safety measures.
The event is supported by the Chamber of Commerce to kick off the summer season.
Local shops use this festival to promote, introduce or reintroduce their businesses.
The festival attracts visitors from outside of the community for the various restaurants.
“It’s an opportunity for people to come down and be introduced,” said Ken Dookram, president of Chamber of Commerce in Freeport. “Many of them are already introduced, but to reintroduce themselves to what’s going on down on the Nautical Mile.”
The festival benefits the local community and businesses by attracting visitors from outside of the community.
“I’d really like to expand the children’s rides and events and possibly extend that through a few more days,” said Mayor Kennedy about future plans for the festival. “They could patronize the businesses and yet still use the amusement rides themselves.”
The festival aims to continue providing a safe and family-friendly environment for the families. “ It’s a lovely community event,” Comerford said. “ It’s just a fun family event for the weekend.”
Pride on Mile returns June 21 for third year
Freeport’s Nautical Mile will transform into a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy, creativity, and community on Saturday, June 21, as Pride on the Mile returns for its third year.
The event, which organizers say is now the largest Pride celebration in Nassau County, will feature a full day of festivities, including a Pride caravan, waterfront music, and a boutique drag cabaret.
Anchored by a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 1:55 p.m. at Woodcleft Avenue and South Front Street, the event invites elected officials, community leaders, and residents to take part in a curated showcase of LGBTQIA+ pride rooted in visibility, inclusion, and coastal charm.
“As Co-Founder of Pride On The Mile, I am always proud to see the diversity and uniqueness of our festival,” said Robyn Workman. “It is a family friendly event during the day, and more adult themed at night, like the best drag show around town. There’s something for everyone.
“I look forward to another great event this year,” she added.
Following the ribbon cutting, the Pride Caravan will begin at 2 p.m., parading down the Nautical Mile in a colorful, mobile celebration of unity. Simultaneously, the “T Party” will open across from the Water Taxi—an affirming community space show-
casing LGBTQ+ voices, art, and expression.
Live performances take over the waterfront at 4:30 p.m. with a music festival featuring local musicians, DJs, and entertainers. At 8 p.m., the “Dragaret,” a ticketed boutique drag cabaret, takes the stage at Sparkle on Stage. The night closes with a high-energy after party at Off the Hook starting at 10 p.m.
“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as Co-Founder and Lead Organizer of Pride On The Mile going on 3 years!” said Joseph Smith. “Pride On The Mile is bigger than ever, marrying the fun of celebration with the intentionality of visibility!”
Organizers say the event has grown steadily since its founding, with backing from the Village of Freeport, elected officials like Legislator Debra Mulé and Assemblymember Seth Koslow, and sponsors including JetBlue.
Pride on the Mile offers attendees a visually stunning setting, diverse programming, and opportunities for engagement with LGBTQ+ communities in a joyful and inclusive environment.
For updates, follow @PrideOnTheMile on Facebook and Instagram.
–Mohammad Rafiq
Courtesy Randy Milteer/Village of Freeport
Nautical Mile Festival has gone on for over 30 years, and is returning once again to the village on Saturday, June 7.
Courtesy Joseph Anthony Smith
Joseph Anthony Smith is the co-founder and organizer of Pride on the Mile, which first began in 2022 and is the biggest Pride celebration on Long Island.
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Leaving Assets to Minors
Generally, parents leave their assets to the children thinking that the children will then take care of their children. Occasionally, parents want to bypass the children, either wholly or partially, and leave an inheritance directly to the grandchildren.
Inheritances to minors come in different varieties, such as bequests in wills and as beneficiaries or contingent beneficiaries on IRA’s, investment accounts, life insurance policies and annuities.
Although well-intentioned, inheritances to minors, without a trust, must go through a court proceeding on death. Minors, those under 18, cannot hold property in their names. In the proceeding, the judge appoints a legal guardian to protect the minor’s interest until age eighteen, at which time the beneficiary receives the asset. The expenses of the legal guardian will be paid out of the minor’s bequest. Generally, the legal guardian will use the funds for the child’s health, education, maintenance and support having regard to any other assets or resources of
the minor known to the guardian. Again, ready or not, the legal guardian must turn over the assets to the minor at age eighteen, a tender age in today’s world.
A better plan would be to leave assets to a minor beneficiary by creating a trust. You leave directions for the use of the funds, distribution at a stated age, such as thirty years old and, in the meantime, the trustee, a person you choose instead of a legal guardian chosen by the court, uses the money for the purposes enumerated above, either by giving money directly to the minor or by paying bills on their behalf.
Trusts avoid probate court proceedings entirely for the trust assets. You either put assets into the trust while you are living or, alternatively, you may name the minor’s trust as death beneficiary on bank accounts, investment accounts, IRA’s or the retirement plans, annuities and life insurance policies.
The intention to benefit minor beneficiaries must be attended to with thoughtful planning to avoid having the good deed punished.
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Archer Street
students
raise $1,100 through excercising
Archer Street Elementary School students stepped outside under clear skies on May 23 to take part in the school’s annual Project ACES — All Children Exercise Simultaneously — raising $1,100 for the Freeport Educational Foundation in the process.
The event brought together students from all grades for a lively session of group exercise on the playground. Physical education teachers Brooke McKenna and Allison Raimondo led stretches before everyone joined in on “The Cha Cha Slide.” Students also competed in a hula hoop contest, with third grader Briella Castro taking the
top prize.
To cap off the day, students and staff marched around the school in a parade, waving handmade signs and soaking in the springtime sun.
Held each May, Project ACES is a nationwide initiative promoting physical fitness and health. Archer Street’s version of the event also celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and National Physical Education Week, while raising funds to support student enrichment.
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Students and staff from Archer Street Elementary participated in the annual Project ACES event to raise funds for the Freeport Educational Foundation.
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Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo expands 2025 Series with Massapequa debut
By Dana McDermott
Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully hosted the second event in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series on May 22, at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162. Despite rainy and chilly weather, the free community event drew hundreds of attendees from across the region — including seniors, families, and care-givers — all eager to explore the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements, and essential health resources.
Held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the expo marked its debut in Massapequa with resounding success. Attendees engaged with over 35 educational vendors offering information on topics ranging from rehabilitation and home care to wellness programs and state services. Attendees had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with experts in various fields.
Informational booths offered resources on home rehabilitation, in-home care services, chronic disease management, wellness programs, state and local assistance, and more. Many participants took the time to explore all the booths, gathering literature, asking questions, and signing up for programs to help improve their quality of life.
“This was our very first Senior Health Expo in Massapequa, and the community’s enthusiasm far exceeded our expectations,” said Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events at RichnerLIVE. “We are proud to provide a platform where seniors and their loved ones can access vital information and engage with professionals who truly care about their well-being.”
The event wasn’t just educational—it was fun, too. A special comedy performance by Larry Izzo brought lighthearted entertainment to the morning, sparking laughter and community connection. His blend of humor and relatability added a personal touch that resonated with many in the crowd.
One of the highlights of the morning was a lively Q&A panel discussion featuring several distinguished speakers. Each panelist brought expertise from their respective fields, offering actionable tips and meaningful insights. Representatives from the Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation discussed the differences between short- and long-term rehabilitation options, addressing common misconceptions and helping families better plan for care transitions. Mid-Island Audiology highlighted the crucial link between hearing loss and brain health, stressing the importance of early intervention and regular hearing evaluations. East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offered practical advice on fall prevention, a major concern for many seniors, including home safety modifications and physical therapy strategies. PSEG Long Island presented on advocacy, out-
reach, and education, sharing programs available to help seniors manage utility bills and understand energy usage. The New York State Department of Public Service – Long Island Office provided information on saving money and energy, as well as preparing homes for the warmer months ahead, including statesupported incentives and rebates.
Each presentation was followed by a Q&A session, giving audience members the opportunity to ask questions and receive tailored responses. These panels were especially popular, with attendees appreciating the chance to speak directly to experts in an accessible, conversational setting.
The event was made possible through
the support of several key sponsors and partners who share the goal of improving the lives of seniors. Event sponsors included AARP, CenterLight Healthcare PACE, East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the New York State Department of Public Service, Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Silver Lining Homecare Agency, which also served as the event’s Gift Bag Sponsor. These partnerships reflect the collaborative spirit behind the Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, emphasizing the importance of bringing together public, private, and nonprofit organizations to better serve the aging population.
Following the success in Mass -
apequa, the next Senior Health & Beyond Expo is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Like all events in the series, it will be free and open to the public, offering another opportunity for seniors and their loved ones to discover new services, engage with experts, and enjoy a morning of education, community, and connection.
To view a full gallery of photos from the Massapequa expo, visit RichnerLive.com. For a complete schedule of upcoming events in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, including locations and times, visit LiHerald.com.
The Massapequa Senior Expo attracted over 200 people to the May 22 event.
Tim Baker/Herald photos
Senior Expo attendees took part in stationary exercises led by emcee Mae Caime.
Nicole Hall and Diane Finocchio from PSEG Long Island.
Claire Masih and Angela Mistretta of Park Lane Jewelry By ClairMarie.
Pablo Rendon, Janette Lebron, and Carmen Quinones of Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation.
Ryan Lynch from New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Expo attendees had the opportunity to meet 35 vendors.
Carol Bottiglieri from TrueCare Adult Day Care Center.
Jackie Rothermel from Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein, & Breitstone, LLP.
Alyssa Ednie, Christen L. Cassidy, and Rochelle L. Verron, Esq. from Verron Law Group.
Robert Perricone, Sherri M. Stoklasa, and Laura Williams from WellCare.
Stephanie Penza and Sheila O’Brien from SightMD.
James Senese, Marguerite L. Ryan, and Ed Ryan from Equitable Advisors.
AnneMarie Fragkoulis and Alexa Panariello of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Debbie D’Amato of Centerlight HealthCare PACE.
Patricia Barna from ClarCaptions.
Jill Wasser from the NYS Department of Public Service.
Manuel Martinez from Elegance At Home.
Mae Caime speaking at the Senior Health Expo in Massapequa.
Debating casino zoning at Coliseum site
By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Residents, business leaders, and elected officials shared their thoughts on the proposed changes to the Nassau Coliseum and Mitchel Field sites during two public hearings before the Hempstead Town Board May. The proposed zoning change would create a Mitchel Field Integrated Resort District, and while the change would not guarantee a casino, it would allow for a casino resort or other tourism attractions to be built on the Uniondale site.
While the Las Vegas Sands corporation announced that it will not apply in June for one of three available downstate gaming licenses in New York last April, they are still responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property, but cannot build or develop on it after the Nassau County Legislature approved a 42-year operational lease agreement with the company last August.
The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Marriott Hotel Property are currently zoned within the Mitchel Field Mixed-Use District. In the district, gaming facilities including bars, casinos, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, hotels, and other facilities under their control are not allowed, according to the town.
When the Sands announced they were pulling out in late April, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county would look into other projects. “In either event, there will be an exciting new development that will create jobs and positive economic activity,” he said previously. A potential new developer was not discussed during the public hearing.
Over 90 comments were submitted at the two May 27 sessions. The town reserved a decision until a future date.
Residents, business leaders and elected officials spoke on the proposed changes to the Nassau Coliseum and Mitchel Field sites during the first of two public hearings before the Hempstead Town Board on May 27.
Daniel Baker, an attorney from the Garden City law firm Greenberg Traurig, said the renovations would transform the area from “a sea of asphalt parking areas with an underutilized arena,” into a “mixed entertainment destination that fosters a sense of community and connectivity within its surroundings and draws people together.”
Pearl Jacobs, a Uniondale resident, a member of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association and president of
the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, brought up several environmental concerns that she said would stem from high traffic at a casino, pointing to the high asthma rates in Uniondale, Roosevelt and Hempstead.
“Championing a casino proposal with its myriad of environmental burdens while chastising the FAA is the height of hypocrisy,” Jacobs said.
“Moving forward with a casino proposal would be detrimental to county resident’s quality of life and public health,” she noted in a later portion of her statement that she did not read due to time constraints. Jacobs also added that the proposal is “nothing other than environmental racism” due to its proximity towards and potential health impacts on disadvantaged communities.
Speakers in favor of the zoning changes pointed to economic growth, the potential of developing an underdeveloped area, as well as benefits for union and construction workers.
“It is a commitment to create jobs, develop business, and be part of the transformational project that will uplift this entire community in Nassau County,” said Rachel Lugo, a Hempstead resident, who additionally serves as division director of family support and vocational services for the EAC Network, a social service agency that assists and cares for people in need across Long Island and New York City.
Lugo added that the new employment opportunities would benefit the unemployed, working class, and people with disabilities among others. The town board ended the hearing with a unanimous vote to leave the hearing open for written comment until June 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Comments can be sent to Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550.
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Rallying on L.I. for transgender rights
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
More than 200 people gathered for Long Island’s largest rally in support of the transgender community at the Nassau County Legislative building in Mineola over the weekend to express support for the trans, nonbinary and intersex communities.
Organized by Huntington Station-based nonprofit Gender Equality New York, which advocates for the rights of transgender, gender non-binary and intersex New Yorkers, the event highlighted support for shield laws that protect both reproductive and gender-affirming health care being targeted by legislators across the country.
“We’re here to show courage in the face of hate and discrimination. We’re here to affirm our existence to those who would rather see us erased,” Juli GreyOwens, executive director of GENY, said. “We are here to stand firm and fight for our rights, our dignity and for our future.”
Transgender and non-binary communities in New York State were only recently granted civil rights protections with the passage of 2019’s Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. This followed years of organizing from various transgender activists. But nationally, transgender rights have been under attack since Donald Trump’s first presidency.
“They’re targeting trans kids, criminalizing gender affirming care, and feeding the flames of hate to score political points,” said Chanel Lopez, deputy director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for Governor Kathy Hochul. “We are here to say ‘not in New York, not today, not ever.’” New York has pledged to be a safe haven to trans people.
A wave of recent anti-transgender legislation
Madison Gusler/Herald
Over 200 people gathered in Nassau County on Saturday to rally in support of transgender rights across Long Island and beyond.
passed by state legislatures around the country has prohibited access to medical care, limited trans adults from making decisions regarding their own bodies and criminalized trans people’s existence.
“There is strong consensus among the most prominent medical organizations that evidence-based, gender affirming care for transgender children is medically necessary and appropriate. It can even be life saving,” local pediatrician, Dr. Eve Meltzer-Krief, said. “Gender affirming firming care is health care. It is
mental health care, and far too often, it is suicide prevention care.”
“At a moment when the federal government and roughly half U.S. states are aligned in attacking access to abortion and gender affirming care, New York must take action to protect providers, patients, seekers, and supporters,” Arlo Fleischer, local organizer with the New York Civil Liberties Union, said.
She explained how several states are not only stopping care provided within their state, but are actively working to “prevent people from accessing care in other states by imposing civil and criminal penalties on those who treat them.”
In February, Trump signed an executive order seeking to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, similar to local legislation passed in June 2024 by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
“We have seen across the state this slow rolling back of the protections that we have been able to achieve here in New York, and we must stand strong and united in solidarity with one another in order to fight back,” Kei Williams, executive director of New Pride Agenda, said.
While the Nassau County trans athlete ban has many issues, state laws protecting Long Island’s trans residents who partake in sports under their preferred identity also supersede it.
The ban has contributed to larger discrimination against those who don’t fit in under the label of man or woman.
“Nassau County has fallen prey to the propaganda that trans people are a problem. I’m here to tell you, we’re not going to stand for that,” Dolores Covrigaru, a Human Rights Campaign board member and a mom who raised her trans child in Nassau County, said.
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Show helps build confidence in the girls
cant because the Village of Freeport is known for its diversity.
Karikari stressed that it’s important for the kids to know and learn about their own culture as well as other cultures.
“We live in Freeport, which is a melting pot,” Karikari said. “So you have pretty much every culture represented. And we want people to feel pride, especially these days.”
The career category helps the Girl Scouts to think about their future plans and aspirations, dressing up as a super model, doctor, cowgirl and rock star, among others. Karikari stated it’s a fun way for them to express themselves and to think about what they want to be in the future.
“We hope that with each and every year, they gain just a little bit more confidence,” she said, adding that it takes courage to walk or strike a pose in front of an audience.
“The Girl Scout is all about building community,” Karikari said. “It’s all about courage and confidence.”
The annual fashion show hasn’t changed that much over the years, even though the troop has grown a lot bigger with more kids, gaining new faces every year.
Initially, the girls were a bit nervous and rushed through the runway, but now they are a lot more confident and they enjoy the experience, according to Karikari.
Aria Young, 9, Karikari’s daughter and a returning participant, expressed that her favorite part of the show is the career category and she got to dress up as a cowgirl.
“It feels exciting as you have to wear clothes, you wouldn’t really wear it to school,” Aria, who attends New Visions Elementary School, said.
Sydney Farmer, also 9, a student at Bayview Avenue School of Arts & Sciences, said she loves dressing up as a cowgirl. She got her inspiration from the Cowboy Carter tour, an ongoing stadium tour by singer and songwriter Beyoncé, promoting her eighth studio album.
“It feels amazing because I get to choose who I am and be who I am while everybody else cheers me on,” Sydney said.
Nine-year-old Braelynn Monaco, from Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School, said she thought about her future plans while choosing an outfit from the career category. “It feels really nice to be with my troop and to let my family see what I do,” she said.
Ten-year-old Katelynn Persaud, from New Visions, stated, “Don’t copy anybody else. Always dress up like how you want to be and how you want to be seen.”
Alexia Pierre, 9, from Leo F. Giblyn, said that she helped her troopmate with her makeup. “It feels amazing because I just came to see all the fancy outfits and all that stuff,” she said.
Alexia’s favorite part of the fashion show is the cultural theme, and she got to represent her own culture with her which is Trinidian/East Indian outfit in front of everyone.
She also shared her fashion philosophy, which is “fashion is everywhere.”
Parents of the Scouts expressed their support for the girls’ participation in the show, explaining that they felt it helped their internal development.
“I think it’s a good thing for the girls to help them build confidence,” Nichole Farmer, Sydney’s mother, said. “It shows us their own personality and they get to pick what they want, which is part of growing up, that gives them confidence.”
Parents provided emotional support to their kids, helped them pick out outfits for the show, and let them think creatively.
“I always want them to be outgoing, and now I feel like they’ll be able to,” Eric Monaco, Braelynn’s father, said.
Valentina mcKelvey, 7, channels her inner ballerina on the red carpet.
Vertulia gardenhire, 9, channels her fighting spirit on the red carpet.
Katelynn persaud, 10, embraces her cultural outfit, showing off a saree for the heritage theme.
Valentina mcKelvey, 7, hold up a peace sign while striking a pose at this year’s fashion show.
Deliah Robert/Herald photos all the participants made their grand entrance at this year’s girl Scout fashion Show.
aria Young, 9, puts on the ritz for her runway excursion.
STEPPING OUT
out of science as you encounter some
Digging for dinos
Explore a prehistoric world at Long Island Children’s Museum
By Danielle Schwab
Your family’s summer “travel” plans might want to include an adventure back millions of years when mighty dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
The museum welcomes visitors to get up close to models of dinosaur bones that demystify the enigmatic creatures and shed light on the reality of the past at it’s newest STEM-based exhibit, “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” now in residence until Aug. 31.
“Dinosaurs are such a popular, fascinating thing for kids to explore,” says Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education. “It’s exciting to be standing next to these replicas of dinosaurs, seeing the full-blown skeletons, because it gives them such a great sense of scale compared to their bodies.”
Six full skeletal bodies represent real-life “legends,” including a Triceratops, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a Velociraptor. Of course, there’s plenty of opportunity to view and touch, plus examine additional molds of skulls, arms, legs, eggs, footprints, and even a 6-foot-1-inch Apatosaurus femur. Also go deeper into the science and history of the prehistoric era through a timeline matching game and enjoy a dig box where everyone can use paleontology tools to unearth dinosaur bones.
• Now until Aug. 31
• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older
• 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
“Kids have a very close view of what these dinosaurs look like compared to one another, and their interesting bone structure. It’s a different perspective than they would get from just a book. They can touch all of these things,” Niver says. A fascinating highlight is surely that enormous Apatosaurus femur. This gigantic animal weighed as much as five elephants and walked with a thunderous sound as the feet hit the ground, Niver explains.
Fossil replicas are made of fiberglass and foam, which allows a unique opportunity for kids to interact with dinos outside of glass displays. For Niver, this all goes hand-in-hand with the museum’s mission to make immersive learning accessible to families.
“To have something that would normally be hands-off is exciting for kids. Any kind of tactile component within our programs and exhibits enhances the whole experience,” she explains.
Visitors won’t just look at bones, they can also dig for
them! Kids can step into the role of a paleontologist by wearing paleontology gear as they take their curiosity to two “dig sites” and use paleontology tools to excavate for new skeletons — and then hide them for the next explorer to find.
As always, related programming enhances
As always, related programming enhances the exhibit experience.
can join Dr. Patricia Osiris and help coax a
Among the highlights, the museum’s theater team presents an original interactive performance, “Unbox-a-saurus.” Families can join Dr. Patricia Osiris and help coax a shy dinosaur out of its crate to meet new friends, for an additional fee.
Other activities include creating pterodactyl flyers and clay fossil impressions on select dates.
For those curious minds, paleontologist Michael D’Emic, PhD, brings his tools and artifacts to the museum on July 10. Feel free to ask questions about dinosaurs and their ancient world of D’Emic and the graduate students accompanying him.
discovering new species — it is
“Studying dinosaurs is more than just naming and discovering new species — it is about learning how environments and species changed over time, which is more important than ever to understand in today’s changing world,” D’Emic wrote in an email.
Visitors of all ages will certainly have an engaging time with all things dinos.
“The range of dinosaur appeal is a multi-generational thing. Any dinosaur enthusiasts who are adults will be thrilled to get to share that with their kids,” Niver says.
Any dinosaur enthusiasts who are adults will be thrilled to get to
From their habitats to their bone structures, the world of dinosaurs sparks imagination and creative play through their larger-than-life legacy.
“They have their own personalities in many ways. There are ones that eat
“They have their own personalities in many ways. There are ones that eat meat and others that eat plants. Some are big and some are small. That’s what’s interesting and intriguing. This majestic-seeming creature no longer roams the Earth, but you knew it once did,” she adds.
And there’s no better place to start than at Long Island Children’s Museum.
“It’s local. You don’t have to go to the city to learn about dinosaurs and see fossil replicas up close, it’s right here in Garden City,” Niver continues, encouraging everyone to check out the museum’s latest offering, in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Ark.
The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the world’s most popular instrumentalists for nearly three decades. A trumpeter with a sumptuous, enveloping tone, fluent phrasing, and sense of space, Botti became a masterly musician equally at home in the realms of jazz and pop. He honed his craft performing and recording with stars like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sting, who featured him on his Brand New Day tour and who was one the stellar artists on Botti’s chart-topping 2009 album “Live in Boston.” In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway. Vol.1 is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.
Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
Northwinds Symphonic Band
Recreate a favorite creature or make the dino of your dreams using large-scale foam blocks.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Northwinds Symphonic Band returns with “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics.” Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses. The concert (indoors) features a host of treasured music from the big screen to the stage. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey have designed an entertaining program of both instrumental and vocal selections. A special appearance by Broadway performer Karen Murphy and tenor Joe Stroppel with spotlight solos by Northwinds musicians are among the highlights. Consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the delightful grounds before the concert.
Sunday, June 8, 3 p.m. $10.
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Chris Botti
Photos courtesy LICM
Take a bite
hulking behemoths.
Junior paleontologists can unearth fossils in two dig pits.
Roam among dinos and make some new friends.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
JUNE
‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page.
• Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220
On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct followup to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
JUNE
6
‘Elephant
& Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: Also June 8 and June 10-12, times vary
• Contact: (licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
JUNE
14
Voyage
Police Appreciation Run
David Lerner Associates hosts the annual Police Appreciation 5K at Eisenhower Park.
• Where: Field 2, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: EliteFeats.com/25Appreciation
JUNE
29
Kiwanis Bicycle Challenge
“Don’t stop believin’… Voyage has returned with its rockin’ tribute to Journey. The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike, the band performs the music with chilling accuracy. Voyage is celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy and passion of one of rock’s greatest bands. The attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, has earned them a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey’s timeless music. Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone is acclaimed as rivaling the iconic Steve Perry, he’s backed by a lineup of world-class musicians — Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard, and Dana Spellman — who bring every note to life with precision and heart. Voyage doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits — they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of “Faithfully” and “Open Arms” to the anthemic energy of “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Separate Ways,” every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation. $40, $35, $30, $25, $20.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Westbury House Tour
For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also June 9, June 11-12
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
JUNE
7
Nautical Mile Festival
Celebrate the start of summer at the annual Nautical Mile Festival, featuring games,
children’s rides, music, food, vendors and family-friendly fun. Hosted in part by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport.
• Where: Woodcleft Ave.
• Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fight Klub Wrestling
WrestlingIsNow makes its Long Island debut with “Fight Klub,” an adults-only wrestling event filled with high-energy action and excitement. Ages 18 and older only. Tickets are $33.85.
• Where: 163 N. Main St.
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: tinyurl.com/3jbetpn5
Garden Gallery Quest
Scavenger Hunt
Visit Old Westbury Gardens for a day of artistic exploration. All ages are invited to stroll through the gardens in search of some of the most famous paintings hidden throughout the grounds. Find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Ongoing all day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
JUNE
10
Rockin’ with Gold Dust Woman
Plaza Theatricals welcomes the Stevie Nicks tribute band, featuring Janet Soluri. Gold Dust Woman takes audiences into the four-plus decades of the timeless solo career of rock ‘n roll’s mystic poet and two-time Rock Hall inductee, along with Fleetwood Mac classics. $40, $35 seniors. Groove along at Plaza’s stage at Elmont Memorial Library.
• Where: 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Contact: plazatheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870
JUNE
Breastfeeding Support Group
Mercy Hospital offers a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support group facilitated by a certified counselor. Open to new moms with babies from newborn to 1 year. Registration required.
• Where: St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: Call Gabriella Gennaro at (516) 705-2434
Ride in support of others. The Nassau Bicycle Challenge (formerly Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge) supports the work of the Kiwanis Club of North Shore Foundation. It supports charities such as Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center, Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation, Kamp Kiwanis, NOSH, Boys and Girls Club and charities aligned with those of Kiwanis International “Serving the Children of the World”, including Kiwanis’ signature programs of Klothes 4 Kids, Koats 4 Kids and Kicks 4 Kids. The beautiful ride through the Gold Coast features picturesque vistas and water views. Choose from a 25 mile loop with 1,060 feet of vertical climb or the more challenging ride with an additional 10 mile loop, totalling 35 miles, with 1,600 feet of vertical climb. Routes are clearly marked and ride is equipped with a rest stop. Snacks and water provided. Sponsorships also available. Online registration ends June 24, but walk-ins are welcome. Online registration is $50, day of is $60.
• Where: Starting at Harry Tappen Beach, Sea Cliff
• Time: Staggered starts, rain or shine
• Contact: n2nbc.org
JULY
9
Afternoon tunes
Visit Eisenhower Park’s Field #1 for its Noontime Concert series, featuring the Just Nuts Band.
• Where: Field 1, East Meadow
• Time: Noon
• Contact: For more, call (516) 459-7060
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Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, PSB FUNDING CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE SCHMIDT, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2023 and an Order Extending Time to ReCalendar Foreclosure Auction Sale duly entered on April 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 June 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 481 Archer Street, 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 54, Block 309 and Lots 269 and 270. Approximate amount of judgment is $248,214.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611658/2021.
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Taroff & Taitz, LLP, Attorneys at Law, 630 Johnson Avenue, Suite 105, Bohemia, NY 11716, Attorneys for Plaintiff 153576
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, JOVIA FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION F/K/A
NASSAU EDUCATORS
FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION, Plaintiff, vs. MARK A. MCMILLIAN
A/K/A MARK A. MCMILLAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order
Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 183 Moore 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 101 and Lot 148. Approximate amount of judgment is $156,591.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603963/2023. The sale of this property and clear title are subject to a superior lien dated December 10, 2002 and recorded on December 24, 2002 in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County, State of New York, under Liber Book 23338 and Page 102. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231848-1 153574
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST XI-B, Plaintiff, vs. SONIA M. TORRES A/K/A SONIA TORRES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee and Amendment of Caption duly entered on November 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 104 East Pennywood Avenue a/k/a 104 Pennywood Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York,
Section 55, Block 443 and Lots 200-202. Approximate amount of judgment is $516,170.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604308/2018.
Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 191802 153570
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
SUPPLEMENTAL
SUMMONS AND NOTICE
Index No. 617743/2023
Date Filed: 5/9/2025
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstAnthere Motayne, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; The United States of America acting through The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants.
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
48 Lester Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Rhonda E. Fischer, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 2, 2025 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Consolidation and/or Modified Mortgage (hereinafter “the Mortgage”) to secure $419,596.97 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on January 25, 2013, at Book M 38222 of Mortgages, page 648 covering premises known as 48 Lester Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 54, Block 334, Lot 48, 49 & 50. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON
THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: February 13, 2025
Steven M. Palmer, Esq. Foreclosure Attorney LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (585) 247-9000 Fax: (585) 247-7380
Our File No. 23-094873 #102311 153475
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, M&T BANK, Plaintiff, vs. STEWART TAFFE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 26, 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 June 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 15 Mirin Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 453 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $492,551.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604764/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Kenneth Gartner, Esq., Referee
Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 153568
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
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 June 26, 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. #102306 153692
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK
MINNESOTA, N.A. F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004FFH3 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES 2004FFH3, -againstCHERI-ANNE ROUGIER, 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 April 8, 2025, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004FFH3 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES 2004FFH3 is the Plaintiff and CHERI-ANNE ROUGIER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 24, 2025 at 3:30PM, premises known as 15 SHERIDAN PLACE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 55L-558, 559, 560, 561 & 562.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608204/2022. Chester Greenspan, 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. 153694
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., -againstERNESTINA DELVALLE, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. ROLLINS A/K/A BARBARA ROLLINS, 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 April 14, 2023, wherein WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. is the Plaintiff and ERNESTINA DELVALLE, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. ROLLINS A/K/A BARBARA ROLLINS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 25, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 20 LILLIAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-447-103. 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.: 602944/2018. 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. 153696
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LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notices
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - againstJOHN DESM, et al
Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 30, 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 the 25th day of June, 2025 at 2:00 PM. 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 known as 611 South Long Beach Avenue, Freeport, (Town of Hempstead), NY 11520.
(SBL#: 62-184-2)
Approximate amount of lien $649,262.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 613092/2022. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: April 16, 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 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. 153606
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTOPHER
RICHARDSON AKA CHRISTOPHER L. RICHARDSON, NICOLE Y. RICHARDSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 18, 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 June 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 134 Westside Avenue, 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 139 and Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment $596,861.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609200/2023. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004481 85594 153610
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff AGAINST MARTECH LLC, PARKER HART LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 14, 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 June 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 335 South Main 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 Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62 Block 44 Lot 391. Approximate amount of judgment $647,773.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600764/2023. Steven Cohn, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003831 85631 153612
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST LARRY D. GREENE, SHERRY GREENE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 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 June 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 230 Archer 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 117, Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment $962,283.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004351/2013. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee Gross Polo wy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-000325 85579 153722
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CARDINAL CREDIT X LLC, Plaintiff -against897 SPRING AVE LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 5, 2025 and entered on May 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee
will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
PARCEL I: Section: 36 Block: 518 and Lot: 20 situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of California Avenue, distant 456.37 feet Westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Delaware Avenue and the Northerly side of California Avenue when measured along the Northerly side of California Avenue; being a plot 109 feet by 55 feet by 109 feet by 55 feet.
Said premises known as 154 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520
PARCEL II: Section: 50 Block: 427 and Lot: 6 situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Spring Avenue, distant 210.23 feet Easterly from the extreme Easterly end of the arc of a curve connecting the Southerly side of Spring Avenue with the Easterly side of Summer Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet.
Said premises known as 897 SPRING AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553
Approximate amount of lien $302,369.32 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
Index Number 602607/2024.
ELIZABETH GILL, ESQ., Referee
The Camporeale Law Group PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 585 Stewart Avenue, 770, Garden City, NY 11530
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Freeport Housing Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on June 18, 2025 at 5:00PM, at 240 South Main Street, Community Center, Freeport, NY 11520. 153980
LEGAL NOTICE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC
HEARING - June 19, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the Legislative Session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30 P.M. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are non-conforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located.
Application #2025-7526 South Ocean Avenue, Residence ASection 62/ Block 172/ Lot 509-511Stephanie HibbertInstall 120’ of 6’ H closed PVC. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-171 Fences and Enclosures. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 153977
LEGAL NOTICE
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at a top height of 67 feet on a 67-foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 2631 Merrick Road, Bellmore, Nassau County, NY, 11710. Public comments regarding potential
effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Dell, h.dell@trileaf.com, 1775 The Exchange SE, Suite 525, Atlanta, GA, 30339, 706-362-1745. 153976
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 623-2025
Adopted: May 27, 2025 Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the Town Board may, from time to time, hold public hearings to establish and set aside public places, streets or portions of streets within the Town as parking spaces for the sole and exclusive use of holders of valid special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 17th day of June 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, at which time all persons interested shall be heard on the establishment and setting aside of certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: ELMONT HERBERT AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 118 feet south of the south curbline of Chelsea Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-180/25)
ROQUETTE AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 397 feet south of the south curbline of Pelham Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-216/25)
ROOSEVELT EAST RAYMOND AVENUE - north side, starting at a point 402 feet west of the west curbline of Cottage Place, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-202/25) (NR)VALLEY STREAM BARRY DRIVE WESTwest side, starting at a point 210 feet north of the north curbline of Stephen Place, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-171/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD WADLEIGH AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 255 feet west of the west curbline of Jennings Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-215/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: MERRICK HEWLETT AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 625 feet south of the south curbline of Donna Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-256/24 - 8/06/24)
(TH-206/25) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall give notice of such hearing by the publication thereof once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, once at least ten days prior to the above-specified date of said hearing. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows:
AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 153910
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to §128-5 of the Freeport Village Code, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport will be held to conduct public hearings on Monday, July 14, 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.
Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk
Issue Date: June 5, 2025 153982
LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUPIL
TRANSPORTATION
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The Board of Education Of The Baldwin Union Free School District. County of Nassau, hereafter invites The Submission of Sealed Bids for the SouthWest Quadrant Consortium PUPIL
TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 At 9:00 A.M. At the office Of Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District, Baldwin N.Y. 11510
At which time and place All bids will be publicly Opened and read aloud Specifications and bid Forms may be obtained By Telephone 516-434-6040
Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Weekdays.
The Board of Education reserves the Right to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any bid Which is in the opinion of The Board of Education Will be in the best Interest of the SchoolDistrict Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District.
By: Pamela Pratt District Clerk 153981
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY STUART BUDHAN AND NATASHA BUDHAN, PLAINTIFFS -AGAINSTANJALEE BUDHAN, et al DEFENDANTS
Public Notices
Pursuant to an Interlocutory Judgment of Partition and Sale entered on May 14, 2025 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the northside steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola NY 11501 on the 8th day of July, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
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,
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Ray Street, distant 210 feet easterly as measured along same from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Ray Street with the easterly side of South Ocean Avenue;
RUNNING THENCE northerly at right angles to the northerly side of Ray Street, 150 feet; THENCE easterly at right angles to the preceeding course, 60 feet;
THENCE southerly at right angles to the northerly side of Ray Street, 150 feet to said northerly side of Ray Street;
THENCE westerly along the northerly side of Ray Street, 60 feet to the point of place of BEGINNING.
SAID PREMISES being known as 178 Ray Street, Freeport New York 11520.
(S Bl Lt 62-168-4)
Sold subject to the terms and conditions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index No. 616050/2023
Jane P. Shrenkel Esq. Referee
Jeff Morgenstern PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff
One Old Country Road Suite 320 Carle Place, NY 11514 (516) 739-5908 153970
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU
JR LARES GROUP INC., Plaintiff, v. LORNA G. PROPERTIES, INC.,
LORNA GRAY, ET. AL. Defendant(s) Index No. 610061/2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 8, 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, New York 11501, ‘Rain or Shine’ on July 9, 2025 at 2:30 P.M., (1) premises known as 80 Connecticut Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, All those certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, Section 54, Block 55, Lots 177 and 187 and (2) premises known as 231 Beechwood Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575, All those certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, Section 55, Block 551, Lot 7. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,010,166.33 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to the terms and conditions and provisions of filed Judgment Index No. 610061/2022 and terms of sale. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the
court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.
LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES
DARICE GUZMAN
PIOTROWSKI, ESQ. –REFEREE.
THOMPSON LAW GROUP, P.C.,
Attorneys for Plaintiff 190 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, New York 11501. 153933
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 July 7, 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, 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 153974
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE ARIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Counter Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 12, 2022, 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 July 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 66 Martha Street, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 095 and Lots 132-134. Approximate amount of judgment is $303,577.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612262/2019.
John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 153972
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play a concert at Carnegie. That was a big thrill.”
That’s when Levy met another composer, Alec Wilder, who made a lasting imprint on his life. Wilder has written songs performed by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and countless others. Levy became friends with Wilder, and in 1967, Wilder wrote a piece for Levy called Suite for Trumpet and Piano, and he recorded it, with the audio still on YouTube.
“It’s kind of funny,” Levy said. “He did something to help me, so I decided that after that, the man was really interesting, so I was going to stay in touch with him.”
That same year, Levy played in a concert with the University of North Texas’s One O’Clock Lab Band at the White House for then-President Lyndon Johnson, while earning his master’s in music education. Duke Ellington and Stan Getz were flown in to play with them as well.
Wilder wrote some other chamber music, including four brass quintets and three solo pieces, that Levy would play and record throughout the years, up until Wilder died in 1980. Levy also collaborated with numerous groups and individuals throughout the years, including Chris Gekker, Harvey Phillips and Martin Hackleman.
Shortly after graduating from the University of North Texas, Levy began teaching music at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he created the Tidewater Music Festival in 1972, in collaboration with other musicians.
In 1979, Levy began working at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, as the conductor of the school’s wind ensemble, director of bands and trumpet professor. He spent 25 years at the university, retiring in 2004.
He felt his life as a trumpet player had reached its apex, he said, because he was able to take what he learned throughout his life, and use it to teach others. That’s when he started a new adventure in music.
“I’ve been really fortunate because my life has been fulfilled as a trumpet player,” he said. “And now, composing has
become my focus. I was a late starter. I probably didn’t start composing until maybe eight or 10 years before I retired.”
Since he began composing pieces in the early 1990s, he has had about 60 of his works published, with 35 more he’s working to get published.
But Levy, who moved to Long Beach in 2010, hasn’t stopped teaching and now provides private lessons for nearly 10 children in their homes.
And Levy hasn’t forgotten his old friend Wilder, who made a huge impact on his life. Levy wanted to create a documentary on Wilder, but needed funding, so he started a campaign and organization called “Friends of Alec Wilder,” highlighting his life and accomplishments on its website. On his own, Levy raised nearly $20,000 for the documentary. Levy still hasn’t released it, with it still in production.
Wilder was said to frequently hang out around the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, getting private lessons from professors, even though he wasn’t a student. Because of Wilder’s connection to the school and his career, Eastman honored him with the Alec Wilder Archive in the school’s Sibley Music Library.
Over the years, Levy had collected tons of items related to Wilder, so he reached out to the school and donated a lot of them, even going there a few times to drop them off. In doing so, he became fairly close with the library’s archivist, David Peter Coppen.
“We became friends, and I told him that I had written to more than maybe 150 different composers over the years,” Levy said. “He thought this was really fascinating. He said, ‘Did you save all this stuff?’ I said, ‘Yes, I had a huge file.’ He said, ‘Well, we would love to have this up here. I could create archives about you because you’ve done so much.’” Now, the Sibley Music Library has the Robert Levy Archive, filled with a collection of his work available for research. It’s a huge honor that Levy doesn’t take lightly, especially with his old friend’s archives near his own, uniting them once again.
Courtesy Robert Levy
freeport alum robert Levy has made a lifetime out of playing the trumpet, and now, he has his own archives at the eastman School of music.
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Q. We want to add a family room at the back of our house. Even though we have over 50 feet to work with to the back property line, we are being told that our garage is a problem because it’s too close to the side property line, and when we attach the family room, we’ll need to get a zoning variance. If we take the garage down we have to put up another garage, because our building department requires us to have a garage. Why is this a problem, and how can we get around it? Our contractor said he could “take care of it,” that the garage shouldn’t be a problem, but so far that hasn’t happened, and we think we have to change our plans or not do the job.
A. As I described last week, there’s a bigger picture than just the couple of issues you describe. State rules and regulation codes are intended to keep us all safe from fire, wind, floods and other hazardous conditions. The building code has overlapping fire- protection requirements. A structure built closer than 3 feet to a property line must have fire-rated materials, as an “assembly,” including wall or roof interior and exterior materials.
I often get questions from contractors calling to ask why I showed fire-rated sheetrock on only the side walls and roofs of a garage facing a property line, with a specific fastening pattern and insulation, especially when the garage won’t be heated. They ask this because nobody requires them to know the building codes, even though most consumers are under the false impression that all contractors are well-versed in building codes. One such conversation, when a contractor called, led to 20 minutes of argument, because the contractor was repeating, “I’ve never had to do this, this is overkill, nobody does this, I’m not doing this…” I could only answer that it was required in the codes, and there wouldn’t have been a permit if the plans didn’t show this, and the owner needed to know if the construction wouldn’t pass inspection, leaving the owner with a possible violation and greater expense to fix incorrect work.
One of the reasons for this friction is because in the past, most garages were approved without these requirements. Regulations were not uniformly enforced, leaving contractors with the impression that these regulations were just for some but not for all. Although things may be changing, contractors, generally, aren’t held to a level of responsibility that would require them to sign documents for their work to show that they followed the law and that they are part of the safety process. In some departments, this is changing as building departments begin to recognize that everyone involved in a construction project, including the ones who construct, are part of the safety team. “Taking care of it” sounds illegal, with you, the owner left holding the bag. Good luck!
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Dopinions Enhanced automatic voter registration is needed
emocracy begins at the ballot box. But for far too many Long Islanders—especially working-class residents, naturalized immigrants, and communities of color—that access remains out of reach. According to the Institute for Responsive Government, which reviewed data from the analytics firm Catalist, more than 400,000 eligible but unregistered voters live in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This is a crisis of representation. Long Islanders are working harder than ever to make ends meet, care for their families, and contribute to the future of their communities. Yet, when it comes to voting, the system still places unnecessary obstacles in the path of participation. Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration (EAVR) offers a simple, secure, and transformative solution. And Long Island stands to benefit significantly from this critical piece of legislation. Our current voter registration system is outdated, confusing, and inefficient. It
places the burden of registering entirely on individuals, many of whom are busy working multiple jobs, caring for children, or navigating bureaucratic systems in a second language. On Long Island and across New York State, this is particularly true for young people, lowincome residents, immigrants, and people of color. Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration offers a commonsense, modern solution to change this dynamic. By upgrading our current voter registration system, this legislation would register eligible voters automatically when they interact with government agencies, like the DMV or Medicaid, unless they choose to opt out. EAVR would streamline an unnecessarily complex process. Long Island residents wouldn’t have to deal with any more missed forms or waiting in line at confusing registration events, causing them to fall through the cracks.
An d when people vote, our government works better for everyone .
dence, and eligibility to vote in New York. This document-based verification will prevent noncitizens from inadvertently registering to vote and ensure that voters who have moved recently are registered at the correct address. Expanding voter participation, while preventing paperwork errors with potentially serious consequences, is critical on Long Island, where immigrant households often include both citizens and noncitizens and high mobility results in frequent address changes.
enhanced registration systems, voter participation has surged. For example, since Colorado implemented Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration in 2020, the state saw an increase of more than half a million registered and active voters. That’s no coincidence. And when people vote, our government works better for everyone.
Long Island’s future depends on inclusive democracy. We cannot afford to leave nearly half a million potential voters on the sidelines. The Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration act would bring us one step closer to a system where voting is not a privilege of the few, but a right accessible to all who qualify.
Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration will not just make voting more accessible, it will make our elections more secure. Under EAVR, state agencies that automatically register voters must first verify their citizenship, resi-
Beyond the logistical benefits, Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration would restore power to many people historically locked out of the electoral process. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, hundreds of thousands of our neighbors are unable to influence key decisions about housing affordability, school funding, public transportation, and environmental safety. When more of our neighbors are registered, more of our voices are heard, and our democracy becomes more representative and more responsive.
The numbers speak for themselves. In states that have adopted similar
We must act now to ensure our local, state, and national elections reflect the real diversity and strength of our communities. For our neighborhoods, our families, and our future, it’s time for New York to pass Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration and make it law. Let’s unlock the power of Long Island’s people—and build a democracy that is truly representative of us all.
Assemblymember Charles David Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District and serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Rules, and Insurance.
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Empowering women to strengthen our communities
nassau County has seen enormous improvements during my time in office. Thanks to major investments in our police, fire services and infrastructure, we were named the safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report. We continued to improve public health, and were named one of the healthiest counties in the country by researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin. We also distinguished ourselves from our in-state neighbors by being named the most desirable place to live in New York by Niche magazine. At the same time, my administration has worked tirelessly to put money into the pockets of Nassau County residents. When I came into office, I canceled a $150 million tax hike planned by the previous administration. Since taking office, I have not raised taxes by even a penny.
I am proud of all these accomplishments, and the work our local government does for every resident. However,
imy administration also offers tailored support to fit the needs of individual groups in our communities. For example, women in Nassau County can access many comprehensive services and tools that make them safer, healthier and more successful. They have access to more opportunities and resources than ever.
TFirst I want to talk about the success of our women entrepreneurs, who have taken a big step forward while I have been in office. Under the previous administration, there were 185 certified womenowned businesses in Nassau County. Since I have taken office, that number has increased to 317 — an increase of almost 72 percent.
he health and safety of our residents are always my top priority.
financial information. All these resources help women thrive in our county. Education is one of the main pillars of the center. The organization regularly offers programs throughout the county in public spaces that teach financial literacy, estate planning, leadership and other topics. For women juggling family duties with career and business aspirations, we also offer sessions focused on managing professional work while raising young children. These resources help bolster local businesses so all county residents can reap the benefits.
further support women who are fighting breast cancer. I am proud to have spearheaded the effort to create this invaluable resource when I was the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature. Under the stellar leadership of Executive Director Geri Barish, Hewlett House has provided a non-threatening, non-clinical, home-like environment to over 42,000 women, giving them a place to discuss treatments, therapies, financial options and many other topics.
The Nassau County Women’s Services Center for Women in Business & Leadership has helped drive this positive change by certifying new, womenowned businesses and providing education, tools and connections to the next generation of female business leaders. No matter where you are in your career, the Women’s Services Center can help you by setting up mentorship and networking opportunities, connecting you with community outreach programs, and providing important logistical and
The health and safety of our residents are always my top priority. While our amazing health care workers and institutions strive to keep all of us in good health, our county also offers specific health resources for women.
To support women fighting breast cancer, we are partnering with local hospitals to roll out a brand new mammography van that will use 3D, high-resolution mammography technology to increase breast cancer screenings by 40 percent. It will operate six days a week in our neighborhoods to bring lifesaving changes closer to our homes.
Nassau County also has an invaluable relationship with Hewlett House to
My administration’s support of women extends to those of all ages. One of the earliest and most important policies I enacted as county executive concerns fairness and safety in women’s and girls’ sports. In the first days of my administration, I signed a law proclaiming that boys play with boys and girls play with girls in Nassau County. Allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports will never be fair. It compromises the privacy and safety of our female athletes, and I will not allow it to happen as long as I am in office.
While every resident is important in our county, I am especially proud of the opportunities and support that women enjoy in our communities. I intend to continue empowering them to achieve their greatest potential so we can continue living in the best county in the United States.
Bruce Blakeman is the county executive.
Texas to ban social media for kids: Yeehaw!
never thought I would say these words, but Texas is leading the way on protecting kids from social media abuse. You read that right. The Lone Star State is moving towards passing a bill that would shut down social media access to young children and teens. This is a win-win for children and for parents enlightened enough to see the proven dangers of too much media time, and then do something about it.
According to KSLA TV in Shreveport, “The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill prohibiting people under age 18 from creating or using social media accounts … It aims to address the concern that social media has a negative impact on the mental health of young people. The bill was passed in a 116-25 vote with support from both sides of the aisle. “… Social media companies would be required to verify the age of their users. It would also allow parents to request that their child’s social media accounts be deleted, and companies would have to
remove the account within ten days.”
The bill is headed to the Texas Senate and could take effect on Sept. 1. Social media has long been associated with increased bullying among children, feelings of low self-esteem, and incidents of self-harm and increased depression. Yet, the kids can’t put down their phones. You don’t need me to tell you this if you’ve been in the company of teenagers recently.
As of 2025, 12 states have passed or are working on similar legislation, but the process is coming together slowly, and the kids are falling apart quickly.
Csent for social media are akin to age limits on drinking, driving, and smoking,” she said.
Cheng added, “No policy replaces the need for parents to have frank, open conversations with their kids on the inherent mental and physical risks involved … Informed kids become informed young adults who make better decisions.”
hildren don’t have the self-discipline to monitor their exposure to social media.
Danny Rivera, a New York City high school English teacher and father quoted on Investopedia, said, “Students are on social media so much — inside and outside the classroom — they end up losing track of basic needs like food and sleep. They routinely tell me that they choose ‘doomscrolling’ or working on a dance routine to post over getting rest on a school night.”
Susan Cheng, associate dean of public health at Tulane University, and with a teenager at home, told Investopedia that changes to kids’ access are common sense. “Guardrails around age of con-
New York State passed a squishy law that seems both difficult to understand and enforce. On websites like Facebook, X and TikTok, a complex set of algorithms helps create personalized feeds to keep users engaged on the platform for as long as possible. The State Legislature passed a bill last year that, according to a New York Times story, will disrupt the relationship between tech companies and young people by restricting the use of algorithms on minors’ social media feeds.
Many of these laws are complex and face endless challenges in court.
Maybe legislation is not the most effective, or only, way to lasso the social media giants. Our basic, common, core values compel us to do an intervention, at the family level, the state level, in the courts and schools. Unrestricted social
media is hurting our kids.
We need only look around to see the creepy fixation and attachment to phones pervasive in our culture. Adults have tools to self-regulate, but children are easy prey for financially motivated influencers and celebrities who are selling products and insecurity in equal measure. Visit a restaurant and see families eating together and apart with everyone on their own phone.
There are epidemics that kill and epidemics that diminish and pervert normal social development. Social media, especially too much too soon, is making our children, and especially our teenagers, less secure, more anxious and more vulnerable to companies who are using them for profit. Children don’t have the self-discipline necessary to monitor their exposure to social media. Kids I know have told me students use their phones in the classroom to check out social media, look up test answers, watch videos, or worse.
Kudos to Texas for moving ahead with big, bold legislation. New York must create child-protective laws that have teeth. It’s our job as citizens and our obligation as human beings to defend our children’s privacy and mental health.
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BRUCE BLAKEMAn
Fax: (516) 569-4942
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Hurricane season is here — Prepare to be safe
as the calendar turns to June, the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins—and this year, forecasters are predicting an active one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects an above-average number of storms, fueled by warm ocean temperatures and shifting climate patterns.
For many across Long Island that means more potential for destructive winds, flooding, and widespread power outages. Whether you live on the coast or in-land now is the time to prepare.
Every year, we’re reminded that hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces. Hurricane Sandy nearly 13 years ago offers sobering examples of what can happen when people are unprepared —or underestimate the threat.
Preparation isn’t just a matter of prudence; it’s a matter of survival.
First and foremost, build or update your emergency supply kit. It should include at least three days’ worth of food and water for each member of your household—one gallon of water per person, per day. Non-perishable foods such as canned goods, protein bars, peanut butter, and dried fruit are essentials. Don’t forget a manual can opener.
You’ll also need a flashlight with extra batteries, a portable phone charger (preferably solar or battery-powered), a first-aid kit, hygiene supplies, and copies
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Stop summer power shutoffs
To the Editor:
Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis.
Yet in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off electricity on the hottest days of summer, leaving individuals and families without air conditioning in extreme temperatures and threatening their health and safety.
Shutting off power and preventing access to lifesaving air conditioning in the summer can have life-or-death consequences. We need to shine a spotlight on this critical issue and raise our voices to demand change.
This may not be Florida, Louisiana or Georgia, but it can still get plenty hot here in the summer.
Utility companies and local leaders everywhere must act to end utility shutoffs on the hottest days of summer. Save lives — stop the summer shutoffs.
of important documents stored in a waterproof container. Include any medications and special items for infants, the elderly or pets.
A battery-powered or hand-crank radio is crucial. But when the power goes out and cell service is spotty, local radio may be the only way to receive lifesaving information.
It’s also important to know your risk. Are you in a flood-prone zone? Is your home vulnerable to storm surge? Local emergency management offices and the Federal Emergency Management Agency websites provide hazard maps that can help you answer those questions. If you live in an evacuation zone, know your routes and have a plan for where you will go—whether it’s a public shelter, a hotel or a relative’s home inland. Secure your property. Trim trees and shrubs, clean gutters, and reinforce windows and doors. If advised to do so, board up windows with plywood. Move outdoor furniture and decorations indoors so they don’t become projectiles in high winds.
Don’t wait until the last minute to gather supplies. As storms approach, store shelves empty quickly, gas lines grow long, and traffic jams snarl evacuation routes. Acting early not only gives you peace of mind — it gives you options.
Perhaps the most vital part of hurricane preparedness is staying informed. Tune in regularly to trusted local news
sources, the National Hurricane Center, and the county’s emergency management office — NassauCountyny.gov. Weather conditions can change rapidly, and up-to-date information is key to making smart decisions.
Social media is helpful, but it’s also a breeding ground for misinformation. Always verify what you see with official sources. False rumors about evacuation orders or shelter availability can put lives at risk.
Sign up for emergency alerts on your phone. Many local governments offer text or email notifications for severe weather, road closures, and evacuation notices. Don’t ignore the warnings. When authorities urge you to evacuate, it’s not a suggestion — it’s a life-saving directive.
Disasters don’t discriminate. They affect young and old, rich and poor. But preparation can make a world of difference. Having a plan, gathering supplies, and staying informed can reduce injuries, save lives, and make recovery faster and less stressful.
This hurricane season, let’s not be caught off guard. The cost of inaction is simply too high. Talk to your family. Check in with neighbors, especially the elderly or those with disabilities. Preparedness is not just personal — it’s communal.
And by working together, we can save lives.
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We needed science when
I was a kid, and we need it now
idiscovered my love of science through the Long Beach Middle School science fair. Luckily for me, my grandfather was a federally funded researcher, and agreed to help me develop my project. He astutely recognized that I wasn’t excited about anything that would take time away from my new puppy, so together we raised the question, whose mouths are cleaner, dogs or humans?
We swabbed the mouths of the residents of East Penn Street and their dogs, spreading the samples in Petri dishes and tracking their growth with Polaroid pictures each day. I didn’t win the science fair, but the experience taught me that science could be fun, and a way to lean into my curiosity.
As I was growing up, a career in science is not where anyone thought I would end up. I wasn’t in advanced science or math classes, refused to dissect a frog, and broke a fair share of test tubes in chemistry. To be honest, my friends
and family were very surprised that I didn’t return to become the band teacher at Long Beach High School. Ever since I started playing flute at East School, music was my passion, my escape, and a major source of social connection.
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It took me a lot of time and exploration to land on a research-focused career path. It wasn’t until college, when I was studying music education at SUNY Potsdam, that I realized I was passionate about supporting young people and their well-being through mental health care. I landed a summer internship at Northwell Health’s Zucker Hillside Hospital, in Glen Oaks, working on a mental health-focused clinical trial, and haven’t looked back since.
he National Institutes of Health is one of the agencies threatened by funding cuts.
accessible, culturally relevant and responsive to their needs. I’ve been privileged to receive over $1 million in NIH funding over the past 10 years to support my research, including through programs to help repay my educational loans. My work is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one of the 27 institutes and centers of the NIH, focusing on advancing science on the causes and consequences of substance use to improve individual and public health.
ing clinical trial, the new graduate seeking a job in the health care industry, and those living in areas where coastal erosion threatens our homes.
When I was growing up in Long Beach, summers for me meant spending long days on the east end beaches, riding bikes on the boardwalk and taking trips to Marvel. None of this would have been possible without science: the jetties to manage beach erosion, sunscreen to avoid serious sunburns, clean water to drink, and the list goes on. No matter your political party, we all benefit from scientific advances.
I now have a career as a clinical psychologist and a National Institutes of Health funded researcher, working to improve access to mental health and substance-use treatment for adolescents and families who are impacted by the legal and child welfare systems. Our Juvenile in Justice behavioral health team at the University of California, San Francisco, works directly with families to co-create interventions that are
Letters
Protect first responders, don’t hinder newsgathering
To the Editor:
The Press Club of Long Island strongly opposes Nassau County’s newly enacted “First Responder Zone of Protection Act” for its potential to unlawfully restrict newsgathering — a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment.
The act empowers any first responder — including police officers, EMTs, firefighters, and others — to order someone to stay at least 15 feet away if they “reasonably believe” that person may pose a threat or interfere with their duties. Violating such a warning is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail.
Critically, the law does not define what constitutes a “reasonable” belief or what behavior may be considered a threat or interference. This gives first responders broad discretion, opening the door to subjective and inconsistent enforcement.
This law risks criminalizing the public’s right to occupy public spaces and observe or record public officials — including law enforcement — performing their duties. As the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, the First
Amendment protects the right to challenge and criticize police and to record their actions in public (City of Houston v. Hill, 1987). Without that right, public accountability suffers.
The 15-foot buffer is arbitrary and could easily be manipulated to block the public from witnessing important events, particularly if multiple overlapping zones are created at once. Importantly, existing laws already give police the authority to manage truly unsafe or obstructive behavior.
This act, rather than promoting safety, appears aimed at shielding law enforcement from public scrutiny. If such a law had been in place in Minneapolis in 2020, the world might never have seen the video of George Floyd’s death — and Derek Chauvin might not have been held accountable.
The New York Civil Liberties Union warned Nassau lawmakers that this law is overly broad, likely unconstitutional, and destined for legal challenge. Nonetheless, the legislature passed it unanimously.
Laws that hinder public oversight of police don’t enhance safety — they erode constitutional rights, undermine transparency, and damage trust in law enforcement.
DENISE CIVILETTI Vice president PCLI
My story isn’t unique. In 2024, NIH awarded $3.55 billion in grants and contracts that directly supported 30,522 jobs and $8.27 billion in economic activity in New York. Of these grants, over $157 million was awarded to institutions on Long Island. Federal funding has been vital to the Long Island economy.
Recent executive orders, however, are threatening to disrupt public agencies that fund research, like the NIH. The proposed changes and budgetary cuts have the potential to negatively impact all our health and well-being. This is an issue for all of us — for the cancer patient looking for a potentially lifesav-
Government funding is essential to support scientific progress. It allows us not only to make cutting-edge discoveries and gain global recognition, but also to strengthen communities like Long Beach. If you’re concerned about the harm that budget cuts to agencies like the NIH will have, please join me in taking action. Contact your representatives and tell them you oppose science budget cuts. The 5calls.org website and app make it easy by providing their phone numbers and sample scripts to follow.
I hope you will join me in being a science advocate.
Dr. Johanna Folk is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of the University of California, San Francisco.
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