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Board of Ed. hold town hall for community oping policy, exercising financial oversight, hiring and supervising the superintenThe Freeport Board of Edu- dent, engaging the community, cation held its first town hall and setting accountability meeting on Monday, inviting goals,” she said. The inaugural event aimed questions from the community to reinforce the disand embarking on trict’s commitment a new effort to fost o t r a n s p a r e n cy ter transparency, a n d s t a ke h o l d e r increase eng ageengagement, with ment, and build C o w a r d vo w i n g trust around dis“visionary leadertrict leadership and ship requires boldadministrative and ness and persissecurity initiatives. t e n c e. We m u s t Sunday Coward, remain steadfast the board’s presieven in the face of dent, presided over adversity. Together the meeting, held with transparency, in the evening in collaboration and a the Freeport High shared commitSchool auditorium. ment to our stuThe inaugural dents, we can meeting focused on strengthen our disthe status of the SuNDAy CowARD trict and move fordistrict superinten- board president, ward with clarity dent’s position, the Freeport High School and purpose.” reorganization of The board its administrative structure, the rationale for a addressed one of the evening’s new biometric entry system, most pressing concerns — the and the legal protocols guiding status of the superintendent’s post. Alice Kane was appointed meetings and board conduct. Coward welcomed attendees interim superintendent, taking by o u t l i n i n g t h e b o a r d ’s over for Superintendent Fia Davis, who has been on adminrenewed priorities. “Board governance is develContinued on page 12

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Courtesy Carlos Flores

gendri Yovani ortiz paredes in class at Roosevelt High School. teachers described him as respectful, hardworking and well-liked.

ICE detains second student from Roosevelt H.S. this year By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

A Roosevelt High School senior is being held in federal immigration custody after his arrest earlier this month, leaving classmates, teachers and district officials shaken as they wait to learn whether he will be allowed to return to school. Gendri Yovani Ortiz Paredes, 18, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after being arrested by Nassau County Police Department “designated immigration officers” and charged with misdemeanor larceny. He is the second Roosevelt student to be detained by

ICE this year. Senior Alvaro Castro Velasquez was arrested in May, just weeks before graduation. Ortiz Paredes is being held at a detention facility in Buffalo, pending a court date. School district officials said they were notified shortly after the arrest. “Our district first became aware of the situation involving Gendri through communication with his family and members of our school community,” Superintendent Shawn Wightman said in a statement. “While we understand that this matter arises from a legal situation outside the district’s authority, our role as educators is to focus on the well-being Continued on page 6

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New Yacht City rocks out, lights up stage By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

Freeport’s Nautical Mile turned into a harbor of smooth sounds on Friday night as New Yacht City took the stage at Sparkle on Stage for a celebration of 1970s and ’80s soft rock. The eight-piece tribute band, known for its faithful renditions of hits by Steely Dan, Toto, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross, delivered an energetic set that brought a throwback party atmosphere to the waterfront venue. Doors opened at 7 p.m., and the show began at 8. As the night unfolded, the band’s tight rhythm section and brass-driven arrangements drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd. Robyn Workman, owner of the Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, said afterward, “New Yacht City had the boats rocking,” said Robyn Workman, owner of Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center. “Their rhythm section and amazing horns kept the audience hopping and moving while the vocals covered the sounds of the Doobie Bros., Christopher Cross, Bob Scaggs and so many other singing along.” Founded in 2022, New Yacht City was created by keyboardist and vocalist Manish Nag after years of performing across genres. The ensemble — featuring guitar, bass, drums, horns and mul-

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The full New Yacht City ensemble took the stage at Sparkle on Stage on Nov. 14, delivering a lively set of 1970s and ’80s soft-rock classics to a packed crowd on the Nautical Mile. Alex Ranieri, left, on vocals, Ed Cipriano on guitar, Jackson Bernstein on drums, Manish Nag on keys and vocals, Ed Crisonino on the tenor sax, Killian Winn on bass, Ken Feldman on trumpet, Ross Harriss on alto sax. tiple vocalists — has built a reputation for high-energy performances and a deep appreciation for the smooth-rock era. The project first formed among musicians Nag met through his work in media and tech, eventually growing into

a full band with regular performances across the region. Nag, now based in New Jersey and working in data analytics, has been immersed in music since childhood, and the group’s sound reflects both his long

musical background and the band’s diverse influences. Their arrangements often included inventive twists on familiar classics, blending original soft-rock foundations with modern elements and improvisational breaks shaped by the band’s jazz-trained members. The group also brought strong Nassau County roots to the Freeport show. Several members are longtime Long Islanders, including guitarist Ed Cipriano of New Hyde Park, trumpet player Kenny Feldman of Syosset, and vocalist Alex Ranieri of East Meadow. Nag himself was born in Jamaica, Queens. “There was great energy in the room, and Robin was a wonderful host,” said Nag. “We are really looking forward to coming back to Freeport!” The evening left audience members smiling as they swayed between nostalgia and high-energy musicianship. Workman said the crowd’s reaction spoke for itself, adding, “Everyone was smiling and reminiscing! Watch our calendar for when they will sail into port again!” Sparkle on Stage, located at 195 Woodcleft Ave., capped the evening with hot coffee and cocoa for guests — part of its effort to continue expanding its slate of live performances. Tickets were available both online and at the door for $25. The venue plans to continue its concert schedule through December as it broadens its lineup on the Nautical Mile.

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Interact Club wins a recycling bin contest mrafiq@liherald.com

Freeport High School’s Rotary Interact Club has earned first-place honors in Rotary District 7255’s Fourth Annual Recycling Bin Design/Painting Contest, taking the top spot among Interact clubs across Long Island. The win brings home a $500 prize and marks the club’s strongest finish yet in the environmentally focused competition. The contest, held in partnership with the Evan R. Liblit Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee, challenges Interact Clubs to design and paint a recycling bin that promotes America Recycles Day, Earth Day, and Rotary’s seventh area of focus — Supporting the Environment. Participating clubs are required to obtain a recycling receptacle, create an original design reflecting those themes, and submit photographs of their work for judging by November 3. Freeport students are no strangers to the competition. “This was the third year that we were involved, but it’s actually this is the fourth year or fourth annual contest,” said club advisor Brianne Underwood, a math teacher at the high school. “The first year we entered, and we came in second place… and this time around, we came in first place.” Underwood has led the club for four school years and oversees roughly 45 student members who meet twice monthly. The contest, she noted, is entirely student-driven. Students reviewed the theme guidelines, formed a committee, sketched their ideas directly onto the bin, and completed the full painting process themselves. “So something around that theme is what the contest calls for. I shared that information with the students, and then from there, tried to put together a com-

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Freeport High School’s award-winning recycling bin, designed and painted by members of the Rotary Interact Club, features a student-created mural symbolizing environmental stewardship. mittee, and the students actually came up with the design and then drew it on the bin and painted it, and that was it,” Underwood said. A senior named Olivia took the artistic lead. Her contribution helped carry the project to first place. The club’s environmental work is just one piece of its broader service-oriented mission. Sponsored by the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, the Interact Club regu-

larly participates in community initiatives, including food drives, donation collections, and volunteer efforts such as the Salvation Army bell-ringing on December 13. Students also take part in fundraising walks; this year alone, the club donated $100 each to four major charity walks supporting epilepsy, Alzheimer’s research, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and breast cancer awareness. Underwood said the club serves as a powerful reminder to teenagers that their efforts matter. “I believe is beneficial for students to see, even though they are young adults, that they can still help out within your community and make a difference,” she said. She added that the club helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and a habit of showing up for their community — whether it’s sorting donations on a Saturday or brainstorming new fundraising ideas. The winning bin — the only physical copy produced — was displayed at the Annual Evan R. Liblit Memorial Scholarship Awards Breakfast on November 19 at the Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. Afterward, it will return to Freeport High School, where it will remain in the Interact Club’s meeting space. “We are so proud of our interact club for demonstrating their artistry and creativity by decorating a community (recycling bin),” said Jordan Pecora, immediate past president of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, over text message. “This is to promote Freeport’s mission to support a clean and environmentally safe community.” With the top prize secured and more service projects on the horizon, Underwood said the club’s momentum continues to build. And for the students who poured their creativity into the recycling bin, the win serves as proof that their voices — and their artwork — can make a mark on the wider community.

My Carpet delivers trusted family service By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

For more than 45 years, Barry’s My Carpet & Flooring Inc. has built a reputation across Long Island for dependable service, quality materials and a family-run approach that keeps customers coming back. Now located at 300A Buffalo Ave. in Freeport, the business is settling comfortably into the community it has long served from afar. The company’s origins trace back to the early 1980s, when founder Barry Silverstein opened a small 900-square-foot shop in Rosedale while working nights cleaning diners to support the operation. Over time, the business expanded into a 12,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse in Valley Stream, becoming a fixture for homeowners, contractors, and property managers throughout Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, and Brooklyn. Barrys My Carpet & Flooring Inc. had a fire at their Valley Stream location in July of 1996 which nearly put them out of business. After exactly a year to the day of hard work and dedication, Barry was able to rebuild the showroom at night and run the business out of his house and a small warehouse during the day. Barry was proud to reopen his store and due to the love and loyalty of his clients he was able to make it. A recent move brought the company

Courtesy Justin Silverstein

A recently refinished hardwood floor completed by My Carpet & Flooring, highlighting the company’s sanding and finishing services for full-home projects. to Freeport, after the former Valley Stream building was sold. Owner Justin Silverstein, who has been in the trade since childhood and now oversees dayto-day operations, said the transition has allowed My Carpet & Flooring to continue offering the service model that shaped its growth. “My father, Barry, started this business in a small shop in Rosedale and built it through hard work and dedication,” said Silverstein. “He treated every customer like family and became

a beloved part of the community.” “After relocating to Freeport last year,” Silverstein added. “I’m proud to continue his legacy and serve our neighbors with the same care and commitment he was known for.” The company’s new Freeport showroom carries a wide range of flooring materials, including carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, laminate, custom area rugs and runners. The business also installs and refinishes hardwood floors and provides both

installation services and material-only purchases for DIY customers. According to Silverstein, the ability to keep more than 100,000 square feet of products on hand allows the company to offer one of its most popular features: next-day installation on in-stock items. The service is available for both residential and commercial clients, ranging from single-room projects to full flooring replacements in homes, office spaces, assisted-living facilities, and property-managed apartment units. Much of the company’s success, Justin noted, comes from longstanding customer loyalty rather than advertising. “90% of our business is word of mouth, reputation and repeat customers,” he said. “A lot of contractors recommend us.” Customers can expect personal service, direct communication, and guaranteed workmanship—values that have been consistent since Barry first opened the doors more than four decades ago. Silverstein said he hopes Freeport residents will view the new location as a reliable neighborhood resource for any flooring need, large or small. My Carpet & Flooring is licensed and insured and offers free estimates. The business continually serves Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, and Brooklyn. To contact My Carpet & Flooring, call (516) 285-0502 or email barrysmycarpet@ yahoo.com.

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Teacher shares human portrait of Parades attend college or not,” Flores said. “I of our students and their right to pursue know he talked about a trade, but he wasn’t sure what kind of trade, either, their education.” Wightman described Ortiz Paredes as like, electrician or mechanic. But I a dedicated student who had become know, at the end, he wanted to help his deeply connected to the Roosevelt com- family, and he wanted to build — you know, he wanted to have roots here.” munity. When he learned of Ortiz Paredes’s “Gendri has been a respectful, committed, and hardworking student detention, Flores said, he was stunned. “I was pretty much shocked and pretthroughout his time at Roosevelt,” Wightman said. “His teachers and class- ty saddened,” he said. As a Hispanic mates know him as a young man who educator and parent, Flores said, the situation struck a nerve. “This shows perseverance, kindis pretty much like the ness, and a genuine desire to worst nightmare anybody succeed. We remain hopeful could ever have,” he said. that he will be given the “Just to see, like, not knowopportunity to return to his ing what will happen next — family and to Roosevelt so I couldn’t even imagine he can complete his high what (his) mom (is) going school education. Every through right now.” young person deserves the Flores said he wrote a letopportunity to learn from ter of support for Ortiz mistakes, grow, and work Paredes at the request of toward becoming a responsiguidance counselors. “Pretble and contributing memty much everything I’ve ber of society.” CArlos Flores been saying to you — that he ESL teacher, was an excellent student, A teacher’s perspective Roosevelt High excellent friend, hard workFor Carlos F lores, an School er, dedicated, and that he English as a Second Landeserves a chance to come gua g e teacher who has worked closely with Ortiz Paredes for back and graduate.” two years, the news was both personal and painful. A community still ‘shaken’ Flores said he met Ortiz Paredes last The situation was for many a repeat school year, while assisting in a math of the incident last spring, when Velasclass, and became his ESL teacher. Over quez was detained. time, their relationship grew. “I think we’re all shaken because this “To be honest with you, he’s a great happened … last year,” Flores said. “It’s student. I consider him a friend,” Flores almost like we’ve seen it before, and said. “And unfortunately, what happened we’re still shocked at what is still hapto him shouldn’t really prevent him pening in this community.” The school district, Wightman said, is from graduating, because he was on committed to supporting students who course to graduate next June.” Flores described Ortiz Paredes as may be affected by the news. “We recognize that situations like “very respectful, honest, hardworking,” someone who “got along great with this can heighten concerns for our famieverybody, even with the other teachers, lies, and we are committed to supporting all of our students through reassurance, too.” He was active in sports, Flores said — open communication, and access to particularly soccer — and well-liked resources,” he said in his statement. “Roosevelt is a community that cares around the school. Flores confirmed that Ortiz Paredes deeply for its children, and we will conhas been at Roosevelt for about two tinue to stand by our students, especialyears, and was undecided about his ly when they are navigating unexpected future after graduation, though he talk- or difficult challenges.” Flores said that counseling is availed about pursuing a trade. “He wasn’t, like, sure about (whether) he wanted to able for any students who need to talk. If Continued from page 1

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gendri Yovani ortiz paredes’ teachers say he was involved in school activities, including soccer. Ortiz Paredes were to return, he said, it would be meaningful not just for him, but for the entire school. “It would just say to the students that, you know, change is here,” he said. “And it could be a symbol that what happened to one student will not automatically

happen to the rest of them.” Ortiz Parede’s mother declined to comment when reached by the Herald. Ortiz Paredes is expected to have another court appearance in the coming days that may determine whether he can remain in the United States.

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The federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, ended after 43 days of uncertainty for those employed by the government or dependent on federally funded social programs. One of the many Democrats who voted against the agreement to end the shutdown was the 4th Congressional District’s Rep. Laura Gillen, because of Republicans’ refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. “I believe that we can fund the government and we can also make sure that people don’t lose their health insurance,” Gillen said, “and we’re doing everything we can to help the American people face the cost-of-living crisis that we are dealing with across this country.” The bill to reopen the government passed by a vote of 222 to 209, and was signed into law by President Trump. Afterward, Gillen released a statement, saying, “The spending bill passed today does nothing to prevent hardworking Long Islanders from being priced out of their health care. I voted no.” During the shutdown, the work of non-essential departments was halted, while employees of vital departments continued working without pay. Now, about 800,000 federal employees who had been furloughed or working without compensation will start receiving paychecks again, with back pay. The effects of the shutdown continued to be felt for days. The spending package restored full funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through next September, but some of the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the program were still waiting for resumption of their benefits days after the

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Across Long Island, a growing number of businesses are leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. From small family-owned shops to large companies embracing environmentally conscious practices, local enterprises are proving that environmental responsibility and economic success can go hand in hand. These efforts not only help reduce the region’s carbon footprint but also strengthen the local economy by inspiring innovation and creating green jobs. Nearly 30 local businesses gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for an event hosted by the Herald, celebrating sustainability and community impact on Oct. 29 The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, who emphasized the importance of recognizing businesses that prioritize sustainability and help shape a greener future for Long Island. “It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural GreenBiz Awards, where we come together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are leading the charge for a more sustainable future, right here on Long Island,” he said. “Tonight, we honor those who are driving real change. Reducing waste, conserving energy and protecting the natural beauty that makes Long Island such a special place to live, work and raise our families.” The evening’s emcee, Jill Conway, is a former New York television news reporter and anchor with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Powerful Women USA and host of the award-winning podcast Secrets of Powerful Women, and helped facilitate the event’s program. Part of the event’s ticket proceeds support Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to protecting Long Island and Connecticut’s land, air and water through science, legal action and community initiatives. Honoree Christine Kiourtsis, president of Renewable Recycling, Inc., was recognized in the Recycling category for her innovative work in textile and material recovery. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, she began recycling discarded mattresses and box springs, discovering that up to 90 percent of their materials can be reused. Through Renewable Recycling, Kiourtsis helps keep waste out of landfills, reduce transport costs and save taxpayer money. “It’s really important to utilize tax money in a better way than putting it in the dump,” Kiourtsis said. Marshall Brown, president and cofounder of Long Island Conservancy Spadefood Ecosystem Solutions, was honored in the Environmental Innovation category. Brown helped create a film called A River Between Us that led to the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history. His upcom-

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The team from Reworld. ing project focuses on implementing water treatment solutions for areas with wastewater or surface water. “We grow microbes on site, strains of common soil bacteria, but with special properties like what they eat in the absence of oxygen,” Brown said. “We take a sewage treatment plant, the microbes get to work, and half of the sludge, at least, gets eaten away.” Brown believes that the return on investment is a couple of months. President/LEED AP of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp., Chuck Merritt, was recognized in the Environmental Consulting category. “On Long Island, we all drink the groundwater underneath our feet. So, we all have a responsibility to protect that natural resource,” said Merritt, who added that MECC is involved with a large developer in Mastic who is looking to redevelop land about a half a mile long. In the Waste Solutions category, Reworld is recognized for providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste management services to communities worldwide. Representative Ed Sandkuhi said that Reworld is expanding its engagement with local schools, teaching students about composting. “We raise dead vegetable gardens and use the compost to grow vegetables and not use fertilizers that are highly water soluble,” Sandkuhi said, adding how rewarding it is to see the children’s enthusiasm. Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority and a honoree in the Utilities category, notes that Long Island is particularly vulner-

Chuck Merritt from Merritt Environmental Consulting able to the effects of severe weather and climate change. “We are still trying to promote the adoption of solar, electric vehicles and heat pumps that are going to help us move towards a clean energy future,” she says, emphasizing LIPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable solutions for the region. Paraco Gas was honored in the Utilities category. Representative Dan Scicutella said that propane is a very

clean-burning fuel. For areas on the East end that don’t have access to natural gas, propane is a substitute. “We’re looking to expand and grow on the East End, companies from Route 112 and further East,” he said, noting that the company remains committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Recognized in the Engineering category, M&J Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of professional services. “As an engineer, we’re at the forefront of a lot of research studies,” M&J Representative Mohammad Malik said. “It’s our job to do what’s right for society and develop new ways to reduce carbon emissions,” Malik notes that M&J is involved in coastal resilience projects and highlights a Patchogue initiative that promotes green infrastructure. The Herald GreenBIZ Awards catalyze environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The event highlights and honors forwardthinking businesses and educators committed to eco-friendly practices, proving that sustainable operations can thrive alongside financial success. Gold sponsors of the event include The Long Island Conservancy, Reworld and Scott’s Miracle-Gro. Silver sponsors include the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, GreyMart, M&J Engineering, R&M Engineering, Stony Brook University, Edgewise Energy, GreenbergTraurig, Emtec, Merritt, Paraco, and Molloy University. View event photos on our website, RichnerLive.com/greenbiz-awards/ photos/

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Marlon Taylor from New York & Atlantic Railway.

Ecosystem Solutions with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Neal Lewis, left, from Molloy University Sustainability Institute with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Nick Guariglia, left, from ACE NY / NYOWA with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Adrienne Esposito from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Charles Vigliotti from Long Island Compost, Todd Kaminsky from Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Charlie Barone from Long Island Compost.

Carrie Meek Gallagher from the Long Island Power Authority.

Richard Murdocco, left, from Stony Brook University with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Christine Kiourtsis from Renewable Recycling, Inc.

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Photos courtesy Sylvia King-Cohen

With the abundance of companies onsite with opening, it took a little planning on the part of job seekers to make sure they visited all the booths that fit their prospects.

Veterans Job Fair draws hundreds to the rec Hundreds of job seekers packed the Freeport Recreation Center on Thursday for the annual Veterans & Community Job, Career & Resource Fair, co-hosted by the Town of Hempstead and the Village of Freeport. The fair opened with a special veterans-only session from 10 to 10:30 a.m., before welcoming the general public until 2 p.m. Dozens of employers lined the gym, giving attendees a chance to hand over résumés, make connections, and deliver their best elevator pitches. Opportunities spanned a wide range of fields, including banking and finance, municipal government, military service, and police, fire, and emergency response. The Village of Freeport Police Department — always one of the busiest stops — drew steady interest from residents asking about hiring requirements such as age, education, and residency. Department representatives confirmed that they are currently recruiting. The event offered both employers and applicants a chance to gauge fit and learn more about the roles available, continuing the fair’s long-standing role in connecting local talent with regional job opportunities. –Mohammad Rafiq

Around 100 companies came to the job fair with openings. Having openings often is a requirement for the company to attend the job fair.

Stopping by the Four Leaf booth at the job fair in Freeport are, from left, Nassau County Leg. Seth Koslow, Nassau county Leg. Debra Mule and Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy. Representatives from Four Leaf shared with them some of the positions they had available.

Stopping by to give job seekers some encouragement are, from left, Nassau County Leg. Debra Mulé, Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and Village of Freeport Human Resources Executive Director Conor Kirwan.

Nassau County Police Department officers Officer Shaharah and Officer Daniel Capellan were all smiles as they greeted job seekers and shared with them the benefits of a career in law enforcement.

things to know LiPA’s PRoPosED 2026 BUDgEt By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island under a renewed management contract, and continued cost-saving measures that aim to lower bills for customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

The LIPA—PSEG relationship LIPA is a nonprofit public utility that owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaways, and PSEG Long Island operates that system under contract. Since 2014, PSEG has handled daily grid operations, maintenance and customer service on LIPA’s behalf. The new five-year contract extension, effective Jan. 1, enhances oversight and accountability while maintaining the operational partnership. The agreement reduces management fees by an estimated $17 million and expands cost-control requirements. It also increases the number of measurable performance metrics, covering reliability, customer experience and fiscal management. LIPA officials say this framework ensures that PSEG’s performance will better align with affordability and clean energy goals through greater transparency and operational discipline.

Core spending plan and bill savings

Long-term plan, and public hearings

LIPA’s proposed 2026 operating budget totals about $4.4 billion, alongside a $1 billion capital plan supporting reliability, grid modernization and clean-energy infrastructure. The typical residential customer is projected to see a 3.3 percent decrease in their electric bill, roughly $6.53 less per month than in 2025. This reduction reflects a projected $219 million drop in power supply costs, driven by lower on-Island generation, decreased Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance expenses and savings from the new Power and Fuel Management Services Agreement. The capital budget will rise roughly 3.1 percent, mainly due to refueling costs tied to LIPA’s 18 percent ownership stake in the Nine Mile Point 2 nuclear power plant. Despite inflation and higher labor costs, LIPA projects flat overall operating expenses, while maintaining around $1 billion in annual reliability investments.

LIPA’s long-term fiscal sustainability plan aims to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio from a projected 78 percent in 2025 to 70 percent by 2030, supporting stronger credit ratings and long-term financial health. The 2026 budget reflects roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative cost savings, equal to about 33 percent of customer bills, the result of over a decade of cost-control initiatives. The budget also includes $7.5 million for weatherization projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households, helping to reduce energy usage and improve affordability. Public hearings will be held on Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge; and the same day, at 6 p.m., at LIPA headquarters in Uniondale, with a virtual option available. Written comments are due by Nov. 28, and the LIPA board of trustees will vote on the final budget on Dec. 17.

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istrative leave since April as an investigation continues. Legal counsel Lawrence Tenenbaum, partner at Jasper Schlesinger and Narendran, explained that the board is prohibited from releasing any information to the public because it involves a personnel matter. “The absence of public information is certainly not due to a desire to keep secrets,” Tenenbaum clarified. “It’s based on a desire, rather, to bring the matter to closure as quickly and smoothly as possible.” He acknowledged the frustration in keeping the matter confidential, both on the board and in the community. “Although it’s impossible to state when the matter might be resolved, you can be sure that efforts are ongoing to bring it to a conclusion as quickly as we can,” he added. Tenenbaum, however, assured residents that the matter’s financial impact would not affect academic programs, student services or the district’s budget. In addressing the reorganization of district administration, Kane summarized that five assistant superintendent roles were recently replaced with four executive director posts. Kane underscored the importance of efficiency, clarity and fiscal prudence, in the district undertaking the significant moves.

“It is best practice to review the organizational chart and update it based on the evolving needs of the district to maximize operational efficiency and ensure human and financial resources are strategically allocated,” she said. According to Kane, overlapping cabinet roles were consolidated and departmental responsibilities realigned, placing central registration under the guidance department and returning safety and security oversight to business operations. “The rationale is to always make sure, with changes in the district, that we are really working to ensure that operationally, efficiency-wise, fiscally and for the benefit of our students and staff, we’re doing the best that we can,” she added. Also during the meeting, Brian Perkins, of Perkins Consulting Group — a firm the district uses — addressed an ambitious plan to introduce biometric fingerprint entry verification for district personnel. “Biometric systems eliminate those gaps by confirming identity through something that cannot be borrowed or lost — an individual’s own fingerprint,” Perkins remarked, positioning the technology as a practical improvement over traditional entry methods prone to loss or misuse such as key cards, metal keys, and PIN codes. He addressed privacy concerns, not-

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ing, “Biometric verification is for access control only. The system does not track movement, record activities or monitor behavior.” Pilot testing will begin in January, with stakeholder feedback and union input ensuring appropriate accommodations. Legal expert Jay Worona provided historical and legal context to board meetings and executive sessions. Addressing confidentiality requirements, Worona stated, “It’s really important that all members of the community understand the dictates of the law which requires board members to keep certain matters confidential in accordance with the oath of office that board members are required to take.” Throughout a lively community question and answer segment, parents and stakeholders expressed frustrations over past issues involving transparency, timely notice for emergency meetings, and open discussion, but shared appreciation with the board’s renewed efforts to address those concerns and communicate effectively. “We love Freeport, love them,” Freeport parent Ebony Russel said during her allotted time at the microphone. “The school district has done right by our children, and my goal in asking these questions is just to ensure that you guys continue to do that through open communication again.”

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interim Superintendent alice Kane discussed district reorganization during the inaugural freeport Board of education town Hall meeting on monday. Board members repeated the pledge to improve communication, while reminding the public of the laws regarding discussion of personnel and student privacy issues. As the meeting closed, Coward thanked all in attendance and reaffir med the district’s commitment toward improvement. The next town hall meeting is scheduled for Feb. 9.

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A gallery view of the exhibition.

Carving out her place The untold story of sculptor Emma Stebbins By Abbey Salvemini

istory gets a powerful rewrite at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition. “Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History” is a landmark installation that spotlights a pioneering neoclassical artist whose legacy has been long overlooked. Known for sculpting Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain (immortalized in film and TV), Stebbins — a trailblazing female artist — was the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. Yet despite her accomplishments, her name has largely vanished from the art world’s narrative. Now Stebbins receives the recognition she has long deserved. “Carving Out History” firmly reestablishes her place at the forefront of 19th century American sculpture. It explores Stebbins’s bold artistic vision, her barrier-breaking career and her personal life — including her relationship with the renowned Shakespearean actress Charlotte Cushman at a time when such a relationship defied social norms. Stebbins’ works focused on unprecedented imagery of laborers, incisive depictions of literary and biblical subjects and moving portrait busts of her chosen family. Her sculpture was celebrated in the press and sought after by collectors In the mid-19th century. Since then, however, Stebbins fell into relative obscurity. Among the exhibit’s outstanding components, New York City comes to Long Island — via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Visitors can “walk around” Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing Stebbins’s most celebrated work to life in an entire new way. A special VR station gives everyone the illusion that Bethesda Fountain is right in front of them in Heckscher Park — through the use of their phones — offering a striking, life-sized view of Stebbins’s most iconic creation. Photos and selfies are encouraged! For many, this will be their first time learning the name behind the fountain — even if you’ve seen it countless times in person and on screen. The exhibit title — “Carving Out History” — reflects both Stebbins’s sculptural practice and the curatorial team’s broader goal: to reclaim and reframe her place in the American canon. This first-of-its-kind exhibit — reshapes how we understand one of our most groundbreaking — and overlooked — artists. “The exhibition itself is carving out a place

for Stebbins’ story,” Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher says. The Heckscher’s deep connection to the artist makes the venue especially significant. • Now through March 15 Museum founder August Heckscher had • Open Thursday through a family link to Stebbins — his uncle Sunday, noon-5 p.m. commissioned two of her major works, • Heckscher Museum of Art, Commerce and Industry, which have been 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit Heckscher.org or part of the museum’s collection for over a call (631) 380-3230 for century. information on related Stebbins wasn’t just a woman succeeding programming in a male-dominated field — she also lived openly with her partner at a time when samesex relationships were taboo. Their partnership Emma Stebbins’s marble statue The was both romantic and deeply collaborative, and it Lotus-Eater (1863) purports to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s poem of the same informed much of Stebbins’s work and worldview. title, in turn derived from an episode They were “the power couple of their in the Odyssey of Homer. Museum time,” according to Wurzelbacher. Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Among the many highlights, Wurzelbacher Acquisition Fund. points to Sandolphon, which captures the depth of Stebbins’s artistry. It depicts an archangel with incredible detail rendered in marble. The sculpture draws inspiration from a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. As Wurzelbacher explains: “The line ‘the angel gathers the prayers where he stands, and they turn into flowers in his hands’ captures the heart of the work. She paints a vivid image of the archangel holding a garland of flowers — each bloom symbolizing the prayers of the people.” One of the most significant outcomes of her research into Stebbins’s career has been the “discovery” of sculptures whose locations were previously unknown to scholars (one was found in the hallway of the Belfast Central Library!). Two significant works, The Lotus Eater (1863) and the aformentioned Sandalphon (1866), had been in a private collection for decades before being acquired by the museum. Both pieces underwent extensive conservation efforts, including cleaning their discolored marble surfaces and making careful repairs. For curators and staff, this exhibition is not only a professional milestone — it’s personal. “Even though we have a relatively small staff, we can still Sandalphon (also known as contribute to writing the story of American art history and Angel of Prayer, 1866), like bringing these overlooked figures to the public is something Lotus Eater, has been in a we take very seriously,” Wurzelbacher shares. private collection and likely Whether you’re familiar with these sculptures or someone have not been on public view in encountering Stebbins for the first time, this exhibit invites you more than 100 years. Museum to look again — at a familiar fountain, at forgotten stories and purchase: Town of Huntington at the enduring power of carving out one’s place in history. Art Acquisition Fund.

For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. They’ve been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding ﬁddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in the U.K. They are joined on this special tour by their good friend Thompson. An iconic ﬁgure in British folk-rock, Thompson — one of the founding members of Fairport Convention — is arguably the genre’s greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. $75, $65, $55. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Adam Pascal Get ready for a powerhouse night with Broadway legend Adam Pascal — the original voice of Rent’s Roger (Broadway and ﬁlm) and one of musical theater’s most electrifying performers. With a rock-and-roll edge and soul-stirring vocals, Pascal commands the stage in an unforgettable evening of showstoppers, storytelling, and pure star power. From “Rent” and Aida” to “Chess,” “Chicago,” “Something Ro’tten!” and beyond, Adam brings the house down with iconic hits, guitar licks and rock tunes — all fueled by the raw passion that made him a Broadway icon. The Tony-nominated actor-musician didn’t grow up with aspirations of becoming a Broadway star. But when his childhood friend Idina Menzel asked if he would audition for an off-Broadway musical called “Rent,” he thought “Why not?” and the rest is history. Pascal shares insights into his personal journey with his audience, bringing with him a wealth of experience and plenty of personal anecdotes.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NOV Juried Photography Show

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NOV Freeport Planning Board Meeting

Freeport Memorial Library hosts the 43rd annual show. View color and black-and-white photographs from professional and amateur artists across the tristate area, sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport.

• Where: 46 N. Ocean Ave. • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: freeportny.gov

• Where: 144 W. Merrick Road • Time: Ongoing, through Nov. 28 • Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

NOV Thanksgiving Freeport Village

Hall will be closed for normal hours of operation for Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday.

Let’s Skate

Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Ongoing during museum hours, through Jan. 4. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Seussical the Musical

Molloy University CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students stage the musical based on beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s stories. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, and elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks”. Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of freindship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Performers of all ages portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss tales. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m., also Nov 21Nov. 23 • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

The Planning Board holds its regular public session at Village Hall.

• Where: 46 N. Ocean Ave • Contact: freeportny.gov

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’

From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Moreover, he’s doing it for a reason that would make the Chairman of the Board proud. Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for his Tremonti Sings Sinatra album, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. All album proceeds go to NDSS to help those with developmental disabilities. With over 40 million albums sold, chart-topping releases, sold-out arenas, and countless appearances on television • Where: The Paramount, 370 and magazine covers, Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a New York Ave., Huntington new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This • Time: 8 p.m. is Tremonti like you’ve never heard him. Join in for a feel-good evening of classic jazz • Contact: ticketmaster.com or and seasonal favorites. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75. paramountny.com

NOV Tunes with Mystic

Stop by Montana Brothers for a night of classic hits and live entertainment. Free entry, food and drink available for purchase. • Where: 385 S. Main St., Freeport • Time: 8-11 p.m. • Contact: montanabrothers.com or (516) 379-3053

Puzzles NOV Playful Jigsaw puzzles have

been bringing families together for over 200 years- sparking teamwork and wonder across generations. Celebrate Game and Puzzle Week at Long Island Children’s Museum by channeling inner creativity to design a custom puzzle. This is a drop-in program. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art invites visitors into a world where reality is uncertain, dreams take shape, and the line between fact and imagination disappears.

Works in “Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” challenge what we see and what we believe. Before abstraction took the spotlight in the mid-20th century, American art was defined by Realism as artists captured the world as they saw it. This exhibit explores how artists across generations have reimagined “the real” in strikingly different ways. Works from both American and European artists are featured, including portraits by such noteworthy Realists as John Currin and Fairfield Porter; rare tapestries and works on paper by Surrealist masters Salvador Dalí and Man Ray; and more. On view through March 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Tai Chi for Adults

Practice a traditional Chinese exercise known for enhancing balance, mindfulness, and overall wellness at Freeport Memorial Library. Participants should bring water and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Registration is required. • Where: 144 W. Merrick Road • Time: 10 a.m. • Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

Otto’s Holiday Market Visit Otto’s Sea Grill for its Holiday Sip & Shop. The holiday vendor market includes gifts, crafts, along with food and drinks along the Nautical Mile. • Where: 271 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: Noon-6 p.m. • Contact: (516) 378-9480

NOV ‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical’

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back this delightful production, based on Mo Willems’ awardwinning “Pigeon” picture books. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party. It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, this show is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Nov. 29, Dec. 3-Dec. 4 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

NOV Paddle-making and storytelling at Long Island Children’s Museum

Step into the world of traditional Indigenous craftsmanship with Chenae Bullock, the artist who crafted the mishoon (Indigenous canoe) featured in the Saltwater Stories exhibit. In this drop-in program, families discover the deep connection between paddles, water, and the land as you learn about their cultural significance. Visitors will have the opportunity to design and create their own mini paddles, while exploring stories, traditions, and creative activities that highlight the beauty of Indigenous craftsmanship. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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How to cook a turkey Compiled by Herald staff

Kennedy Schoell

Isabel Culver

Age 4, Oceanside

Age 7, Rockville Centre

Butter, salt and pepper, stuff it with some stuffing, sprinkle it with love, and put it in the oven til it’s done.

I don’t know, I would put it in the oven. Alyssa R. Griffin/Herald

Photo courtesy Donna Kraus

Grade 1, Massapequa

Cosette Farr

Ace Ortiz

Age 6, Lynbrook

Age 8, Inwood

You have to catch the turkey, take the feathers off, season it and cook it.

If I had to cook a turkey I would buy a turkey, put the season stuff on it and put it in the oven!

Get a turkey from the farm, put him in the oven. The oven has to be hot and you cook it for 7 minutes and 8 seconds. Then it’s turkey that we can eat.”

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Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Incorporated Village of Freeport NOTICE OF TAX LIEN SALE FOR UNPAID 2025 VILLAGE TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1452 of the REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Ismaela M. Hernandez, the undersigned Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, will sell at public auction, in the manner provided by law on the 5th day of December, 2025 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at the Municipal Building of 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd floor, Conference Room, in said Village of Freeport, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid, as will be sufficient to discharge the tax fees, interest, and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the sale shall be completed. The purchaser or purchasers at such tax lien sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Village Treasurer, within ten days after the sale, and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the real estate purchases and the sum paid therefore. The following is a list of the parcels of real estate to be sold, together, with a statement of the amount of the tax fees, interest, and charges thereon to November 7, 2025 Freeport, New York 11520 Dated: 11/07/2025 Ismaela M. Hernandez Village Treasurer & Tax Collector TAX PARCEL ID 36 23701 9 36 329 157 36 330 112 36 518 12 36 518 20 36 519 15 36 519 23 36 520 7 36 521 19 36 521 34 36 521 46 36 537 8 36 537 15 36 537 17 36 K 44 36 K0121 36 K0242 36 K0245 36 K0260 36 M 20 54 052 275 54 055 177 54 057 149 54 061 175 54 061 176 54 061 73 54 062 7 54 066 157 54 067 16 54 068 12 54 069 211 54 069 213 54 069 3 54 070 250 54 072 8 54 072 13 54 075 5 54 078 161 54 082 19 54 084 7 54 084 9 54 087 211 54 087 212 54 087 223 54 088 132 54 088 135 54 088 2 54 088 7 54 088 10 54 088 21 54 088 23 54 091 116 54 091 221 54 092 515 54 095 924 54 095 35 54 197 179 54 197 212 54 197 330 54 198 101 54 199 388 54 200 407 54 202 137 54 202 157

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, Against PAUL FONG, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/11/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/2/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 725 Miller Avenue, Unit 238, Freeport, NY 11520, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/10/2025 File Number: 18-302476 CA 156544

and being a Part of a Condominium in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Tax Unit 238 together with a .5089% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium (Wharfside Condominium). Section 62 Block 103 Lot 245U CA0113 Unit 238 and Section 62 Block 183 Lot 410 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $315,820.07 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602618/2019 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff -against- BEN HARRIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 24, 2025 and entered on September 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and

designated as SBL# 55557- 7. Said premises known as 234 E. GREENWICH AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 Approximate amount of lien $376,167.20 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 600442/2024. BRIAN DAVIS, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 156398 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601794/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR OCWEN LOAN

ACQUISITION TRUST 2023-HB1, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIA CAYNE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE FRANCES CAYNE; ALFRED CAYNE AKA ALFRED CAYNE JR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE FRANCES CAYNE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE FRANCES CAYNE, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 89 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 Section: 0055, Block: 00460-00, Lot: 00260 __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $420,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 25, 2014, in Book M 39762 at Page 308, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 89 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be

entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 8th, 2025 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 156708 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST J, Plaintiff, vs. EDISON A. VALENCIA, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 5, 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 December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, premises known as 18 PRESIDENT 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 Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 52, Lot: 495. Approximate amount of judgment is $789,341.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613757/2022. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the

Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. SCOTT SILLER, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 156706 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 DECEMBER 10, 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 (“collectively referred to as “Both Premises”). Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,010,166.33 plus interest, fees, and costs. Both 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

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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. 156698

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST VIII-B, Plaintiff, vs. GARTH DRAX A/K/A GARTH DRAX, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 7, 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 December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 26 Gordon Place, 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 Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 58 and Lot 107. Approximate amount of judgment is $515,700.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600079/2024. Jerry A. Merola, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 233603-1 156817 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GITSIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST BBPLC1, Plaintiff, -againstCRYSTAL EASON AND CANDICE K. EASON, AS HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE DECEDENTS LETHA EASON AND GEORGE EASON A/K/A GEORGE K. EASON; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENTS LETHA EASON AND GEORGE EASON A/K/A GEORGE K. EASON, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE ; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 608727/2025 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the

service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated October 16, 2025. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GITSIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST BBPLC1,) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffery A. Goodstein A.J.S.C. Dated: October 16, 2025 Filed: October 29, 2025. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 455 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: April 22, 2025 Filed: April 23, 2025 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark R. Knuckles, Esq., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 156815

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING

CORP., Pltf. vs. JACOB POST INC., et al, Defts. Index #609725/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Feb. 27, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 62, Block 92, Lot(s) 328-300, 461. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure sale will be held “rain or shine.” GEORGIA PAPAZIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #102634 156819 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-24CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-24CB, Plaintiff againstLORRAINE MASSIAH; INGRID FRAY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 14, 2017 and entered on December 15, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 62 Block 94 Lot 114. Said premises known as 23 JEFFERSON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $539,430.38 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 006907/2013. ANDREW K. PRESTON, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 156724

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9, -againstBEVERLY CASON, 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 November 20, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9 is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY CASON, 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 December 16, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 187 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-109-2. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN FREEPORT, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 7079/2016. Jane P. Shrenkel, 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. 156821 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff - against -

JUAN ROSADO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 16, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 12th day of December, 2025 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 144 East Seaman Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. (Section: 55, Block: 250, Lot: 86) Approximate amount of lien $355,360.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 608083/2024. Sean C. Acosta, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212 ROSADO, JUAN-80762 Dated: September 24, 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. Auction Locations are subject to change. 157737 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-8 AssetBacked Certificates Series 2006-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Estate of Elizabeth Angilette, et

al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 30, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 31 East 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 County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 62, BLOCK: 76, LOT: 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $265,400.96 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604190/2024. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Jaime David Ezratty, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-099158-F00 87737 156741 LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 608574/2025 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC Plaintiff, vs MARVIN SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, TROY SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, JACQUETTA WASHINGTON, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, EUGENIA HAYES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY

DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITOR S, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CLIFTON SYLVESTER SIMMONS AKA TONY SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, AMELIA C. SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, CHRISTOPHER A. SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, FELICIA A. SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, JEMELL S. WALKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, KEITH O. MURRAY, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, DEMETRIA C. MURRAY AKA CLARA DEMETRIA SEWARD AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, RENEE SIMMONS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE SIMMONS AKA DOLLIE M. SIMMONS, “JOHN

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DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 54 Pleasant Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after t he service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Dollie Simmons AKA Dollie M. Simmons Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Ninth day of October, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in

the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Dollie Simmons AKA Dollie M. Simmons (who died on October 23, 2024, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) dated the December 20, 2007, to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and recorded at Instrument No. 058973 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on January 23, 2008. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 26, 2010 and recorded on March 9, 2010, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M 34657, Page 237. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 7, 2025 and recorded on April 17, 2025, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2025-24209 Book M47936, Page 1. The property in question is described as follows: 54 Pleasant Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 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: November 3, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 87989 156744

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Freeport Housing Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on December 3, 2025, at 5:00PM, at 100 North Main Street, Community Center, Freeport, NY 11520. 156903 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, December 1, 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: November 20, 2025 156902 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT SUBMISSION ASSISTANCE FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK The Incorporated Village of Freeport is hereby requesting proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to assist in the submission of the Annual Financial Report for the Village

of Freeport. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, and 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520 or on the Village website, www.freeportny.gov, from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025 until 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026. Completed proposals are to be delivered to Mrs. Taylor D’Orta, Purchasing Agent, Incorporated Village of Freeport, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. All proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. In submitting a proposal, Vendors agree not to withdraw their proposal within fortyfive (45) days after the date required to submit. The Incorporated Village of Freeport is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against vendors on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - November 20, 2025 156901

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A first-of-its-kind clinical trial began at NYU Langone.

Five things to know about a new trial at NYU Langone By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

First-of-its-kind clinical trial begins at NYU Langone. NYU Langone Health recently

performed the first surgery in a groundbreaking clinical trial testing a gene-edited pig kidney transplant—known as the UKidney—in patients with end-stage renal disease. The study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this xenotransplantation procedure as a potential alternative to human donor kidneys.

The UKidney has 10 genetic modifications. The investigational kidney

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The study could reshape transplant medicine. Led by Dr. Robert Montgomery,

director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, the trial—called EXPAND—

seeks to address the national organ shortage crisis. More than 100,000 Americans are currently waiting for kidney transplants, and thousands die each year before receiving one.

The trial will follow participants for life. Patients in the study will be

monitored for 24 weeks after their transplant and then followed for the rest of their lives to track the UKidney’s function and detect any infections. Safety and efficacy results from the first six participants will determine whether the trial expands to additional centers.

A history of innovation at NYU Langone. This marks the ninth xenotrans-

plant surgery performed by NYU Langone. Dr. Montgomery previously led the world’s first gene-edited pig-to-human organ transplant in 2021 and continues to pioneer research aimed at expanding the supply of viable organs for patients in need.

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s Long Island residents will say, should we take the ferry between the Island and New England, or drive around? The drive around, navigating the web of roads and bridges on the Island’s far west, can be quite a trip, as I learned last month, when that ferocious nor’easter hit us, causing cancellations of both the Cross Sound Ferry, between Orient Point and New London, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport & Port kArl Jefferson Ferry. We were taking grossmAn a little vacation in southern Vermont, and suddenly needed to get back to Long Island. But the ferries weren’t running in the storm, and the choice was going around. And what a six-hour trip! Now, I don’t mean to join the longdebated call for a bridge across the Long Island Sound. But as we sat in traffic on our way to the Bronx Whitestone Bridge, I thought about a recent renewal of the call for highways as substitutes for the ferries that cross the Sound. A prominent Connecticut housing developer, Stephen A. Shapiro, called

last month for a 14-mile bridge from western Suffolk County, at the northern terminus of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, to Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. As Shapiro told News 12 Connecticut: “It would cut down severely on travel time from Long Island to Connecticut … from three hours down to 20 minutes.” He projected a cost of $50 billion, and said the bridge should be federally financed. Shapiro’s “idea is catching the eyes of some lawmakers as well,” Brian Gioiele, editor of the Connecticut newspapers the Shelton Herald and the Milford Mirror, wrote. He quoted Connecticut State Rep. Joe Hoxha, who said, “A project that can bring in revenue and that will lower taxes, bring jobs and economic growth as well as protect American lives in the event of a natural disaster should be welcomed with open arms.” A proposal for a bridge across the water — or a tunnel under it — isn’t new. In 1938, New York Sen. Royal Copeland proposed an 18-mile bridge from Orient Point to either Groton, Connecticut, or Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It never happened. In 1964, New York public works czar Robert Moses and Gov. Nelson Rockefell-

er commissioned a feasibility study of a bridge from Oyster Bay to Rye, in Westchester County. There was strong opposition in both communities, and no bridge was built. Then, in 1972, the state Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration, considered several Sound crossings, including bridges between Syosset and Rye, Sands Point and New Rochelle, and Port Jefferson and Bridgeport. A tunnel was also studied, but deemed financially prohibitive. In 1979, Gov. Hugh Carey commissioned another study of several crossing routes. But state planners concluded that existing ferry services were preferable, citing the high cost of the bridge proposals. In 2008, Vincent Polimeni, of the Garden City commercial developer Polimeni International, proposed a privately financed toll tunnel between Oyster Bay and Rye, with a $25 toll each way. It had a projected cost of $10 billion, and was designed by an engineering firm that had worked on the Channel Tunnel — the Chunnel — between England and France. The proposal went nowhere.

hat did Govs. Rockefeller, Carey and Cuomo II all have in common?

And in 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a feasibility study for, once more, a crossing between Oyster Bay and Rye. It determined that an 18-mile tunnel, at a cost of $31 billion to $55 billion, was the most viable option, but it was shelved in the face of, once again, opposition in the affected communities. So it has gone — or hasn’t gone. Public comments on Reddit about Shapiro’s newest bridge scheme are, as usual, mixed. One person posted, “It would be easier to build a Japan-South Korea tunnel. … NIMBY’s too strong on both sides.” And another: “Despite the fact this very well could give me a job right out of college (I’m studying to be a civil engineer) I do not like this at all. I happen to like my (relatively) low-traffic area in Mount Sinai. Also, the cost, environmental impacts, NIMBY opposition, structural requirements (which compound with length and variance in the Sound bed), and traffic implications are enough of a reason for me to be opposed. I am, however, in favor of subsidizing ferry tickets and possible expansions to other north shore ports.” In any event, beware of driving around. Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

In the fight of our lives, all over again

n November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were isolating, in hiding from a novel viral enemy. Looking for a historical precedent, I compared the fear crisscrossing America to what it must have felt like in Berlin after World War II, when Stalin’s troops cut off the city. The plan was to choke the Berliners into capitulation to Russia. On the ground, it looked hopeless rAnDI and inevitable. Then, in an audakrEIss cious countermove, the United States launched the Berlin airlift, and for 15 months planes dropped food, medicine and fuel — 2 million tons of supplies — until Stalin blinked in 1949 and lifted the blockade. We didn’t know it would succeed when we began. We did it because it was what was needed to save Berlin from Stalin’s tyranny. I was inspired by this bit of history because it speaks to America’s ability to

meet the moment. Ingenuity and courage are homegrown assets, and we never needed these strengths more than we did during the pandemic, more than we do now. In that Thanksgiving 2020 column, I wrote, “Our new enemy is Covid-19, which is rampaging through our cities and states, killing people in increasing numbers and threatening our well-being and our prosperity. We need to summon the courage to win this war . . . “We have missed the chance to get ahead of the firestorm, but we still have agency. Don’t gather at parties or bars or family events. It won’t be forever, and it might save someone you love . . . “This Thanksgiving we must accept the sacrifice of a simpler holiday, without expecting family to board planes or sit around a table for 15 or 20. We can do this. We can do it this year, in the hope that next year we can be thankful for lives saved.” One year later, the world had turned. I wrote, “All of us have had our Covid vaccines and boosters; we are brought back to normal by the moonshot of

modern medicine, the development of an effective vaccine in 18 months . . . “Today we are back to our jobs. Kids are back in school. This Thanksgiving we will sit down with our family to start reweaving the ties that have stretched thin over the months of this pandemic . . . “I have often written about gratitude for the small things that charge our days with interest and pleasure. This year my gratitude is singular, profound and unending. I am so thankful to the researchers and scientists and companies and governments and leaders who took on Covid-19 and dug in for the fight . . . “I thank everyone who brought us to this day, from the doctors and nurses to the supermarket workers to the teachers and parents of young children, to the bench researchers who put in the hours, day after day and month after month . . . “This year at our Thanksgiving there will be a too-big turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Leaves and grains for the vegetarian. We will hug and kiss our kids and grandkids, feeling safe enough with our jabs and boosters. Then we will

our years ago next week, it seemed vaccines had saved the day. But no.

feast on my apple cranberry crumble with a topping of gratitude for this country and countries everywhere where scientists are educated, supported and honored because the work they do alleviates suffering and perpetuates life on earth.” This week, as we approach Thanksgiving 2025, it is, quite unbelievably, our very democracy that is under threat. We are in a season of political instability, irrational attacks on our institutions, and a drift toward authoritarianism. As we witness the trampling of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the military occupation of our cities and the willingness to sacrifice American laws and values for personal gain and power, we know that this threat, too, has gone viral. And, irony of ironies, our government leaders are questioning the efficacy of the original lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine and all the life-saving vaccines that have kept us and our children alive. When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, my prayer will be for America to find its footing, to support leaders who will launch a political moonshot or Berlin Airlift to save our souls and our country. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n an age when digital arguments erupt faster than we can refresh our screens, it has become almost instinctual to dive into online debates with strangers. Facebook threads balloon into battlegrounds, discussions on X collapse into insults and Reddit comment chains can devolve into tribal shouting matches. For many, this ritual has become a daily habit — almost a sport. Yet it leaves most people feeling drained, angry, unheard and oddly isolated. There’s a healthier, more human alternative: step away from the glowing screen and go meet your neighbors face to face. It sounds old-fashioned, almost quaint, but that simplicity is exactly what makes it powerful. When we talk to people in person — people who live next door, down the street or across the hall — we’re reminded that disagreements do not automatically make someone an enemy. You hear their tone of voice, notice their expressions and see the full, complex person behind the viewpoint. The humanity that gets flattened into a five-word comment reappears. And so does your own. Online, a single sentence can turn someone into a villain in your mind. A meme can become a stand-in for an entire group you’ve never actually spoken to. Algorithms feed outrage because outrage keeps you scrolling. But face-toface conversations break that cycle.

They prioritize curiosity over hostility, nuance over certainty, and listening over scoring points. This shift is good for both civic and personal health. Psychologists have long known that real-world social interactions reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction and strengthen emotional resilience. Sitting with someone, even someone who has different opinions, calms the nervous system in ways digital communication never can. You breathe more slowly. You think more clearly. You remember that disagreements don’t have to be disagreeable. There’s also something grounding about being part of a physical community rather than a virtual crowd. The person you’re talking to isn’t a random stranger with an anonymous avatar; they’re someone who shares your sidewalk, your grocery store, your weather and your local challenges. That shared context encourages mutual respect. You might still disagree — honestly, you probably will — but the disagreement becomes a conversation, not a war. And consider the ripple effects. When neighbors talk, they build trust. When trust grows, communities become stronger, safer and more resilient. People are more likely to help one another, support local initiatives, and intervene when someone is struggling. Civil discourse becomes possible again — something increasingly rare in a world where

shouting has replaced dialogue. Face-to-face conversations also make room for humility. Online arguments often are myopic and pernicious. In person, you’re more likely to acknowledge what you don’t know, to soften your stance or to revise your thinking. Most surprisingly, you might even discover that the “other side” isn’t as far away as the internet insists. Maybe you share concerns, values or experiences. Maybe you’re both frustrated by the same problems, even if you imagine different solutions. Or maybe you simply end up respecting each other enough to continue the conversation later. And you may learn something new about an issue or about your community — or even about yourself. That’s the heart of a healthy society — not unanimous agreement, but constructive connection. If we truly want better conversations, less stress and stronger communities, the solution isn’t another heated thread or another algorithm-driven argument. There are many ways to move from behind the screen and interact with others in real life. It’s going out to dinner with friends, joining a club, becoming part of a sports team or taking a continuing education class. The internet may connect us instantly, but only face-to-face interactions remind us why connection matters in the first place.

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t this time of year, many families with high school students visit colleges. Some visit nearby campuses that are within reach academically and financially, while others travel to what they consider more prestigious institutions. Whichever the choice, it’s imperative for parents and prospective students to plan carefully. Students and their families should consider how far from home is acceptable. Will the student be most comfortable in a large city, a suburban or a rural roBerT a. setting area? Will he or she live on camsCoTT pus, in the town or at home? How large a campus is acceptable? Some universities have 50,000 or more students, and some colleges have fewer than 1,500. The best fit is one that is not only challenging for academic and personal growth, but also caring and focused on student achievement. The cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies is another consideration. Some families are willing to borrow to send their child to a prestigious college. If a good education and preparation for life are the goals, that isn’t

necessary. It’s better to find the best fit for the student. Families and students should use publicly available information such as college guides and the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleges to visit and examine more closely. A high school guidance counselor should have a library of materials, and should know about where former students have gone to college. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement 2017-23, students at most colleges, the least selective as well as the most selective, rate their campus experience about the same on measures of critical thinking and analysis, quantitative reasoning, collaboration with peers, access to diverse perspectives and student-faculty interactions. On the following measures, however, more selective colleges provide the biggest impact: internships, leadership opportunities, working on research with faculty, and studying abroad. The federal College Scorecard can be a useful tool for examining general data about colleges and comparing institutions, but it cannot convey the personality of an institution. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” gives a fuller picture of a campus. After deciding on where to visit, call

for an appointment, ask to sit in on a class, talk to a faculty member and current students, tour a residence hall, and check out the dining facilities. Afterward, reflect on the following:

t’s such an important decision, and the answers to so many questions figure into it.

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly and spontaneous, or were they cold and scripted? ■ Admissions: What weight is given to test scores? Of what influence are athletic prowess or alumni connections in the admissions process?

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