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Local experts to chair civil rights board color to preside over the New York State Council of School Superintendents, which repreERASE Racism, a New York- sents more than 800 education based civil rights organization leaders statewide. that works to expose and An outspoken advocate for address the impacts of struc- inclusion and equity, Lewis is a tural racism in public educa- founding member of the countion and housing, cil’s Commission on has announced the Diversity and Incluelection of new sivity, and chairs its leadership to its Curriculum Comboard of directors, mittee. In 2019, the including two longNAACP recognized time Freeport resiher with a Legacy dents. Award. Dr. Lorna Lewis “As an educator, I was elected co-chair have spent much of of the board, and my career advocatWilma Holmes Tooting for educational le was elected secreequity and inclutary. Both women, sion,” Lewis wrote who live in Freein a statement port, have decades “Having now of experience in ElAINE GRoss retired professionalpublic education ly, I look forward to Founder and equity advocacontinuing that cy. They join Dr. advocacy through Joan K. Lange, of Westbury, my new role as Co-Chair of who was also elected co-chair. ERASE Racism, a leading Lewis, a veteran educator champion of civil rights in with nearly 40 years of experi- New York — with a focus on the ence, most recently served as closely related fields of publicsuperintendent of the Mal- school education and housing.” verne school district. She previTootle, a longtime Freeport ously led the Plainview-Old resident, began her career as a Bethpage and East Williston teacher and went on to serve as school districts and, in 2018, principal of Uniondale High became the first woman of ContinueD on page 12

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Legislator Seth Koslow, Jaclyn Koslow, Sam Koslow, Jill Koslow, and Julia Koslow at the second annual winter coat drive’s giveaway, which took place this past Monday, Dec. 16 at Moore4You Community Development Center.

Koslow, Rotary hold winter coat drive at Moore4You CDC By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

As winter’s frigid temperatures set in, Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow has partnered with the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club and local libraries to ensure residents are equipped with warm clothing during the coldest months of the year. Koslow’s office hosted its second annual winter coat drive, which ran from Nov. 18 through Sunday, collecting new and gently used winter coats and cold-weather accessories for residents in need. Donations were

accepted at the Freeport Memorial Library, North Merrick Public Library, North Bellmore Public Library and the Rotary Club’s headquarters. The collected items were distributed during a winter coat giveaway held on Monday, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Moore 4 You Community Development Center, at 90 Mill Road in Freeport. The event was open to residents of all ages and operated on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies lasted. Moore 4 You assisted with volunteer coordination and helped organize the on-site dis-

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Executive Director of SIBSPlace Joanna Formont, left; Coordinator Courtney Riska; Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alice Kane; Archer School Assistant Principal Judith Friedman and Principal Manouchka Daniels; school psychologist Marcel PeonFarrell and school social worker Elizabeth Biscotti kick off Archer Street school’s 12th Annual Turkey Trot.

An Archer student participates in the Turkey Trot.

Archer kids raise $2,100 at their Annual Turkey Trot

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Archer Street School marked its 12th annual turkey trot on Nov. 26, continuing a tradition that brings students and staff together to support charitable causes. This year, the school selected SIBSPlace — a free therapeutic program for children ages 5 to 17 who have a sibling or parent with cancer or another serious illness — as the beneficiary. Through the community’s efforts, the event raised $2,100 to assist the children and families served by SIBSPlace. Throughout the turkey trot, students ran laps around the school, showing enthusiasm, teamwork and a clear com-

mitment to helping others. Their efforts helped sustain what has become an important schoolwide initiative. Principal Manouchka Daniel praised the students and staff for their involvement. “Our students approached this year’s turkey trot with remarkable compassion and purpose,” she said. “Their support of SIBSPlace reflects the strong character, empathy, and sense of responsibility we strive to foster at Archer Street School.” –Mohammad Rafiq

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The familiar sound of ringing bells returned to Baldwin Harbor on Dec. 13 as members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club volunteered with the Salvation Army for their annual holiday bell-ringing fundraiser outside Stop & Shop. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotary members stood beside the Salvation Army’s red kettles at the supermarket at 905 Atlantic Ave., greeting shoppers and encouraging donations that support local programs serving families in need during the holiday season. Volunteers rotated through one- to two-hour shifts throughout the day, ensuring a steady presence from morning through evening. The bell-ringing effort has long been a staple of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club’s service calendar, offering members a direct way to support the Salvation Army’s work in the community. Rotary member Ken Dookram said the partnership has endured for many years because of its local impact. “It’s just a way that the Rotary Club is able to help the Salvation Army at a local level, in our local community, realizing all the good things that the Salvation Army does,” Dookram said. Dookram added that participation typically includes a small but committed group of volunteers. Throughout the day, approximately six to 10 Rotary members took part, staffing the kettle in rotating shifts to cover the full seven hours of bell-ringing. This year’s effort exceeded last year’s fundraising total, with the club raising just over $700 in donations from shoppers. “I am pleased to announce that the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club raised $709.75 for the Salvation Army

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Comfort Keah Itoka, Dave Deneberg, Jordan Pecora, and Ken Dookram from the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club pose alongside the Salvation Army’s iconic red kettle during their annual holiday bell-ringing effort in Baldwin Harbor. during the bell-ringing,” said Rotary President Comfort Itoka. “My heartfelt gratitude to all of those members who made themselves available for this service project.” Rotary Secretary Kerry Esmay emphasized that the club’s size does not limit its ability to make a difference. “We may be a small club, but our hearts and impact are mighty,” Esmay said. “Every ring of the bell is another reminder that kindness matters.” Funds raised through the Salvation Army’s annual bell-ringing campaign help support a range of local services, including food assistance, seasonal programs and holiday support for families in need. For Rotary

members, the event also serves as a visible expression of the organization’s guiding principle of Service Above Self. Throughout the day, volunteers greeted shoppers with holiday wishes as they entered and exited the store, creating moments of connection that extended beyond the donations themselves. For many participants, the simple act of ringing a bell and engaging the community remains one of the most meaningful ways to give back during the holiday season. The Salvation Army Freeport Community Center is located at 66 Church St. and continues to provide yearround services to residents across the area.

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Kyle Elmore was recognized as AA2 Conference Coach of the Year for his impact on the Rough Rider soccer program.

Kyle Elmore name Conference Coach of Year Roosevelt High School Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Kyle Elmore was named the AA2 Conference Coach of the Year for 2025 at the Nassau County Boys Soccer Banquet, an honor recognizing both his on-field success and the culture he has built within the Rough Rider soccer program. Elmore has coached boys soccer at Roosevelt High School since 2012 and has served as head varsity coach since 2019. During that time, he has developed a program rooted in discipline, sportsmanship and resil-

ience, with players consistently reflecting those values on and off the field. His leadership and preparation have helped establish Roosevelt’s soccer program as one of the most respected in Nassau County. “This honor reflects Coach Elmore’s outstanding leadership, dedication to his players, and the culture of excellence he has created within our Rough Rider soccer program,” said Superintendent of Schools Shawn Wightman. “His commitment goes far beyond the sidelines, and he encourages teamwork, discipline,

sportsmanship and pride in every student-athlete he mentors.” “Coach Elmore represents the very best of Rough Rider pride,” Wightman continued. “This accolade confirms what the Roosevelt community has long known: he is a transformational coach and mentor whose influence extends far beyond the game. His impact continues to shape young men who carry the values of integrity, perseverance, and community with them long after each season ends.” –Mohammad Rafiq

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Before these words of Pope Leo, we hroughout this year, we have recall the wonderful truth: Christ marked many significant milebecame poor so that we who are poor stones in the life of the Church might become rich (Cor. 8:9). This is the leading us to the Lord’s Nativity good news of Christmas. We are not and this holy season of Christmas, most alone. We are not left to ourselves. A especially the passing of Pope Francis Savior has come - Christ the Lord. at Easter and the election of Pope Leo As we celebrate the Christmas seaXIV in May. son, we remember with Pope Leo that What a gift it has been to walk these “Christian holiness often flourishes in months with our new Holy Father, to learn from his teaching, and witness his the most forgotten and wounded places of humanity.” example. How beautifully the folOn Oct. 4, the Memorial lowers of Christ have of Saint Francis of Assisi, responded to the cry of the Pope Leo released his first poor and looked with love Apostolic Exhortation, “Di/ upon the most vulnerable exit Te - I Have Loved You.” among us. As we rejoice in It is a profound meditation on love for the poor and Christ’s Birth, we renew our speaks powerfully to the commitment to love others mystery of the Lord’s Birth as he has loved us. and the grace of this season. On Dec. 28, at the CatheThe Holy Father reminds dral of Saint Agnes, on the eveRend us: “The Gospel shows us Feast of the Holy Family of that poverty marked every ohn aRRes Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we aspect of Jesus’ life. From will conclude our Jubilee the moment he entered the Year of Hope. world, Jesus knew the bitter experience We thank both Pope Francis and Pope of rejection. The Evangelist Luke tells Leo XIV for igniting hope within our how Joseph and Mary, who was about to families, the global mission of the give birth, arrived in Bethlehem, and Church, and the human family, and we then adds, poignantly, that ‘there was no contemplate the light and grace that place for them in the inn’ (Luke 2:7). radiates from the refugee Holy Family Jesus was born in humble surroundings and that radiates to every family. and laid in a manger; then, to save him Our Catholic biblical and sacramenfrom being killed, they fled to Egypt tal worship, especially at the Catholic (Matthew 2:13-15). At the dawn of his Mass, focuses and ignites both our globpublic ministry, after announcing in the al mission to the poor and our humble synagogue of Nazareth that the year of openness to being evangelized by the grace, which would bring joy to the poor poor, the treasures of our Church. was fulfilled in him, he was driven out Merry Christmas and Happy New of town (Luke 4:l4-30). He died as an outYear to you and your families! cast, led out of Jerusalem to be crucified May the Light and love of the Christ (Mark 15:22). Indeed, that is how Jesus’ Child animate and guide our global poverty is best described: he experiCatholic missionary spirit this Christenced the same exclusion that is the lot mas and throughout the New Year. of the poor, the outcast of society. Jesus Sincerely in Christ, is a manifestation of this privilegium Most Reverend John O. Barres pauperum. He presented himself to the world not only as a poor Messiah, but The Most Reverend John O. Barres is the also the Messiah of and for the poor.” Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

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Hofstra’s women’s basketball team is looking to build off a 14-win season which marked the most victories for the program in nearly a decade. The Pride went 14-16 overall and 9-9 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to finish eighth in the 14-team conference after being picked to place 12th. Hofstra returned eight players from the breakthrough season in which the Pride achieved their highest win total since going 25-9 in the 2015-2016 campaign and are looking to continue that winning mindset this winter. “Ging into this year we were really excited because we have a really talented bunch,” said sixth-year head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson. “The returners want more as they had a taste of it last year and ran out of gas down the stretch.” Senior guard Chloe Sterling, who missed the end of last season with a knee injury, gives the Pride an offensive boost this winter leading the team in scoring with 13 points per game prior to being sidelined in February. Sterling made her season debut on Dec. 6 with 11 points in a 67-46 home loss to Fordham. The Pride also brought back senior guard Emma Von Essen, a Rockville Centre native who averaged 10.9 points per game as a junior. The Long Island Lutheran product has proven to be a three-point threat throughout her Hofstra career and sank her 200th career shot from beyond the arc at the end of last season. “Her leadership has been great this year,” said Santos Atkinson of Von Essen. “She has led by example in things that we want to be able to do culturally and establishing our standards and expectations. Hofstra has gotten a boost with the addition of SMU transfer Sandra Magolico, who is averaging more than 10 points per game despite battling some injuries. The 6-1 forward from Spain recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds in a 73-66 win at Yale on Nov. 11.

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Sandra Magolico, a transfer from SMU, had 25 points and 11 rebounds in Hofstra’s Nov. 11 win over Yale. eight points in a 95-38 loss to then seventh-ranked Maryland on Thanksgiving Day in Puerto Rico. Santos Atkinson organized a rigorous non-conference schedule that kicked off with a season-opening 83-48 loss at ACC foe Miami and saw the Pride take on Big Ten power and seventh-ranked Maryland. The Pride will close the non-league on Dec. 28 at Kentucky, who was ranked 15th in the nation in mid-December.

The home CAA schedule commences on Jan. 9 against Towson at 6 p.m. followed a week later when Hofstra hosts Long Island rival Stony Brook on Jan. 16 for another 6 p.m. tipoff. The Pride were picked to finish ninth in the 14-team conference in a preseason coaches poll. “I think the conference season is going to be as it is every year, anybody’s game for that championship, “ Santos Atkinson said. “It’s going to be a fight.”

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Barto Jiminez, regina Hurdle, Candist White, Legislator Seth Koslow, Kerry gillickgoldberg, and melissa Harris, all helped out in distributing coats and other weather appropriate gear to those in need. for winter clothing became increasingly apparent as colder weather arrived quickly this holiday season. Candist White, director and CEO at Moore4You who helped coordinate local outreach and distribution efforts, said the lack of adequate winter gear was particularly noticeable among children and families. “ E s p e c i a l ly s i n c e t h e we at h e r changed so rapidly a lot,” she said. “And then even with just being within the school system with the PTA, like, just seeing how a lot of kids, they don’t come

(with) hats, scarves, or they may have thinner coats. So we’re trying to provide these things for them. It’s a definite need within our community right now.” White said the demand extended across demographics and economic backgrounds, noting that more residents sought assistance than in previous years. “It seems like everyone from all walks of life right now is in need,” she said. “I think even people that probably didn’t foresee for themselves that they

would be in this predicament.” According to White, financial pressures made it harder for families to keep up with rising costs, contributing to the increased need for basic winter clothing. “I think prices have went up with everything. It’s harder to get things now,” she said. “I would say the prices of things right now is higher than ever.” In addition to winter coats, organizers distributed hats, scarves and other cold-weather essentials, along with toiletries and basic necessities during the event. White said attendees also received care packages. “We’re also providing deodorant, a lot of toiletries and necessities,” she said. “So everybody that comes will be able to get a gift bag of toiletries.” Volunteers from Moore 4 You, the Rotary Club and other community organizations assisted with setup, sorting and distribution throughout the afternoon. Koslow’s office said the winter coat giveaway reflected a broader effort to support residents during the colder months through partnerships that brought together government offices, nonprofit organizations and community volunteers. Residents seeking additional information about similar future initiatives are encouraged to contact Legislator Koslow’s office at (516) 571-6205 or at skoslow@nassaucountyny.gov.

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tribution, working alongside Koslow’s office, the Rotary Club and other community partners. “Donating a new winter coat provides so much more than protection from the winter cold,” Koslow, who represents Legislative District 5, said. “It shows that you care about your neighbors and sends a message of hope for a brighter future. I’m proud to once again be working with the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club and the Freeport, North Merrick and North Bellmore libraries to make a difference in our community. Regarding his motivation in running the winter cold drive Koslow said, “As a father, I never want to see a child cold. “And if there’s people in my community that are struggling to make ends meet,” he added “and I can help it make it a little easier for them by giving them the hats or the scarves or the gloves or the jackets that we have, then that means a lot to me.” As part of the distribution effort to the community, the Rotary Club made a significant contribution, donating 120 brand-new adult winter hats, 120 children’s winter hats, 100 pairs of socks and 20 winter coats to Koslow’s office. The donation was part of the Rotary Club’s second annual winter coat drive, held in partnership with the legislator’s office. Community organizers said the need

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Laughter and holiday cheer filled the Police Benevolent Association range this past weekend as the Village of Freeport PBA hosted its annual Toys for Freeport Tots event, welcoming more than 400 children and nearly 200 families from the South Shore Guidance Center. The event, held with the help of Freeport police officers and community volunteers, provided toys and winter gear to children up to age 13. Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy attended, along with Maria Franzone and her sons, Kieran and Conor, honoring the legacy of the late Freeport Police Officer Patrick Franzone. Officers and volunteers transformed the space into a toy shop stocked with toys, books and other items donated by Matty’s Toy Stop in Rockville Centre, as well as athletic toys from Adidas and winter clothing donaKevIn SHeA tions. coordinator “This is our big holiday event,” said Kevin Shea, who now coordinates Toys for Freeport Tots for the Freeport PBA. “Pat was such a proponent of Toys For Freeport Tots that we’d feel like we let him down if we didn’t keep going and making it even bigger.” Children were invited to browse and choose their own toys, many of which emphasized hands-on play and learning rather than screens. “I wish I’d had some of these toys growing up,” Shea said, with a laugh. “We take direction from the owner of Matty’s about what is popular. I also get advice from my son, who is about 4 years old.” Founded in 1955, South Shore Guidance Center provides community-based behavioral health care to children, adolescents, adults and families. Counselors and teachers from the Freeport Public Schools assisted in identifying students and families who could benefit from the program. “It matters a lot when you can help children, especially at this time of year,” Mayor Kennedy said as he helped children shop for gifts. “This is the time of year when you want all children to have smiles on their faces. I applaud the Freeport PBA, the Franzone family, our Freeport Police Department and the volunteers for all their efforts for a program that went off like clockwork. The kids had a great time.” Patrick Franzone, who died in 2025, assumed leadership of Toys for Free-

at was such a proponent of Toys For Freeport Tots that we’d feel like we let him down if we didn’t keep going and making it even bigger.

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Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, seated, far right, took a break from handing out toys. Maybe he’s telling Santa what he wants for Christmas during the Toys for Freeport Tots, which was hosted by the Freeport Police Benevolent Association.

Who wouldn’t smile about receiving a new bike. These were given out as part of the Toys for Freeport Tots event hosted by the Freeport PBA. port Tots after the death of his eldest son, Kyle Anthony, in 2009. Known for his lifelong commitment to helping others, Franzone enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1986, where he was first introduced to Toys for Tots. He joined the Freeport Police Department in 1991 and became chairman of Toys for Freeport Tots in 1993, dedicating himself to ensuring every child in need could experience the joy of the holiday season. Franzone also worked tirelessly at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks. He was diagnosed with glioblas-

toma in September 2025 and died on Sept. 18, 2025, after retiring and relocating to Florida with his wife. “This time of year was so important to him,” said Maria Franzone, who attended the event with Kieran and Conor, both longtime volunteers with Toys for Freeport Tots. “Being here and doing something that was so important to him and that he loved makes us feel that much closer to him at this time of year.” Mayor Kennedy said he was grateful to see the tradition continue. “Patrick Franzone did so much to

Taking part in the annual tradition are, from left, Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, Kieran Franzone, Conor Framzone and Maria Franzone, widow of Patrick Franzone, who coordinated the Toys for Freeport Tots event until he retired in 2024. make this event special,” he said. “It is great to see that Kevin and Patrick and Maria’s sons Kieran and Conor are picking up the mantel and making sure all these deserving kids have a Merry Christmas.” In addition to behavioral health services, South Shore Guidance Center offers treatment support to children and families, home-based crisis intervention, school support programs and substance use treatment services. The center is located at 114 Church St. in Freeport. More information is available by calling 516-868-3030 or visiting epicli. org/south-shore-guidance-center.

County emphasizes Christmas tree safety

FREEPORT HERALD — December 18, 2025

By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

Nassau County fire officials and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center are reminding community members to prioritize fire safety during the holiday season. County firefighters demonstrated the dangers of an untreated Christmas tree during a live fire demonstration at the Nassau County Vocational Education and Extension Board Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage on Dec. 9. The demonstration made clear how quickly a home can go from festive to heavily damaged, with a Christmas tree fire completely consuming a room in just one minute. Paul Wilders, chief of the academy, spoke about the importance of fire safety — and for Wilders, these demonstrations hit close to home. In 2001 he lost his mother’s home, where he grew up, as the result of a Christmas tree fire caused by their cat. “After 49 years, my mother’s house burned to the ground,” he told the Herald. “If it can happen to me and happen to my family, it happens to anybody out there.” “We do our best to prepare first responders, but this demonstration is aimed at the public,” Wilders said. “As beautiful and festive as the holidays are, tragedies can happen if we’re not vigilant.” Joining Wilders at the event were Alana Petrocelli, the center’s executive director; John Rottkamp, executive director of Nassau County VEEB; Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro; and others. “We don’t want any accidents in our homes, especially as holiday decorations go up,” Petrocelli said. “It’s important to be mindful of the wires you’re using, avoid overloading electrical outlets, and make sure your tree and decorations don’t block exits.”

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Paul Wilders welcomed those who watched the holiday tree burn at the Nassau County Vocational Education and Extension Board Fire Service Academy with John Rottkamp, far left, VEEB’s executive director; Alana Petrocelli, the center’s executive director; Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro; VEEB Director Ray Maguire; Nick Corrado, captain at the Nassau County fire marshal’s office; and Rob Leonard, of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. The demonstration featured a live Christmas tree, presents and furniture set up in the academy’s burn building, which were set ablaze to show how quickly fire can spread. Firefighters Josiah Reed and Alex Thompson extinguished the flames. Fire officials emphasized the need for working smoke detectors and fire safety precautions not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. “If people take proper precautions and make sure they water their tree — if they want to use a synthetic tree, obviously that’s a better option, but smoke alarms are the main thing that we try to push,” Capt. Nick Corrado, of the fire marshal’s office, told the Herald.

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Fire departments respond to hundreds of home fires caused by Christmas trees, and between 2016 and 2020, the U.S. recorded two civilian deaths, 11 civilian injuries and $12 million in property damages. “Most people don’t think about it every day, and that’s when accidents, unfortunately, do occur,” Petrocelli said. “But during the holiday season, we have lots of decorations up. We’re putting things in different places, we’re plugging things into different outlets that we maybe don’t use. So we need to be conscious of safety while we’re decorating as well.” For more information on the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center, visit NCFireMuseum.org.

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“At every stop of my personal journey – as a social worker, PTA mom, School Board member, Village Trustee and Legislator – advocating for human dignity has been central to every one of my roles in public service,” Mulé said. “It was a pleasure to speak to this engaged group of students, and I hope that I demonstrated the essential value of advocating for oneself and their community.” Her visit encouraged students to stay involved in all levels of government and left many inspired to take a more active role in their communities.

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Get ready for more car-smashing, ramp-jumping, wheel-revving action with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live By Abbey Salvemini

ot Wheels fans, buckle up — it’s about to get loud and crazy at Nassau Coliseum shortly. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is back with its wild glowing spectacle, Jan. 17-18, introducing spectators to its newest vehicle: Rhinomite. Following the tour’s success this year, the production is set to debut the rhino-themed truck as part of an expanded slate of stunts and performances for the 2026 season. Audiences can expect new, high-intensity action from the Hot Wheels lineup, including the first no-handed front flip by the FMX riders, when the tour makes • Jan. 17-18, times vary its final appearance in • Tickets start at $48.80, $30.05 Uniondale. children (also me +3 ticket Witness the raw offer $39.45); available at ticketmaster.com and power of these epic hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com machines when the • Nassau Coliseum, Hempstead iconic Hot Wheels toy Tpke., Uniondale vehicles transform into unstoppable monster trucks for this “Glow-N-Fire” competition. As the arena darkens for the glow-in-the-dark effect, each truck revs up with its unique LED lights. Pyrotechnic effects light up the arena, adding even more intensity to the stunts. The action unfolds through four signature competitions: the wheelie challenge, the donut, the long jump and the freestyle finale. Together, the components determine the ultimate holder of the Champions Cup. This format allows fans to follow the action closely and see how each truck performs across a variety of challenges, adding a competitive edge to the entertaining experience. At the center of the excitement is Rhinomite, a truck designed to charge “horn-first” into the lineup with its dynamic, high-impact personality. Along with its striking appearance, Rhinomite will showcase a set of stunts tailored specifically for its debut.

According to its driver Kellen Williams, Rhinomite offers something entirely new to the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks universe. “The tool that I have against everybody else is I have a real mighty front horn that I’m going to use to bash the competition,” he says. Besides Rhinomite, fans can expect several new technical elements in this edition of the show, including that groundbreaking no-handed flip. Returning FMX rider Koltin Polinsky is excited to debut this trick for Long Island audiences. “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is all about pushing the limits, and this stop is going to be one of our wildest yet,” he declares. Thoroughly enjoyed by dedicated fans and newcomers alike, the show blends competitive action with immersive visual elements that engage all ages. A major part of the appeal is Glow-N-Fire’s signature darkened arena setting, where glowing trucks, dramatic lighting and special effects give the show a special edge with electrifying visuals. Arena lights are dimmed at the start, allowing the trucks to glow. After intermission, the show shifts into its fiery segment, highlighting the “fire” element that gives Glow-N-Fire its name. The production’s popularity has grown in part because of its consistent engagement with fans, particularly younger audiences experiencing monster trucks for the first time. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live continues to distinguish itself from other monster truck shows on the circuit with its unique characteristics, such as appearing in smaller venues. “We are very fan-oriented and bring them into the show,” Williams says. “The fans announce the scores a lot of times and we also do toy giveaways. Our shows are mainly geared towards smaller children. However, everybody enjoys it. Children especially love watching the trucks crush cars and the dinosaur-themed elements.” Opportunities to go behind the action add to the spectacle. At the Pre-Show Party, held twoand-a-half hours prior to every performance, get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels behemoths on the arena floor. Meet favorite drivers and performers. With the mix of innovative stunts, high-energy performances and interactive fan experiences, this promises to be more than just a show — it’s an immersive event. The debut of Rhinomite adds an extra layer of excitement, while thrilling car-crushing trucks, dinosaurs and jaw-dropping FMX stunts keep the audience fully involved from start to finish. Fans can expect an unforgettable, actionpacked experience that celebrates the Hot Wheels legacy and leaves everyone with lasting memories of speed, power and fun. Courtesy Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

FMX rider Koltin Polinsky is sure to thril fans with his no-handed front flip. He’s joined by many Hot Wheels favorites in a display of exciting car-crunching feats as they fly more than 35 feet in the air. Plus, the fiery Skelesaurus roars into the arena ready to “chomp,” as everyone awaits the debut of Rhinomite.

Beloved holiday tunes are combined with a musical cabaret in a joyous over-the-top spectacle at the Madison Theatre. The cast of 41 performers enthusiastically share all the delights of the season in this remarkable show, created by Artistic Director Angelo Fraboni. The cast includes Molloy’s CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students, Broadway performers Kevin Bernard and Christina DeCicco, with local children. Their energy shines throughout the 90-minute show that tells of a young girl who has lost the Christmas spirit. Family and friends help reignite her love for the holidays.Timeless songs are brought to life in joyful arrangements, accompanied by a lively band..This captivating theatrical experience that brings the spirit of the season to life with energetic dancing and well known pop culture references.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 18-19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $40-$60. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444.

‘Rockin’ the Holidays’ with The Rascals If you’re humming holiday tunes and craving a little rock ‘n’ roll spirit, here’s your chance to celebrate in timeless style. Rockin’ the Holidays brings The Rascals back to the stage — joined by special guests John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band — for a concert packed with energy, nostalgia and chart-topping hits.Two of The Rascals’ founding members, Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, reunite for this festive performance, fueled by a deep love for their fans and the enduring power of their music. With accolades that include induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, The Rascals remain icons of American rock and the deﬁning sound of 1960s blue-eyed soul. Their legacy shines through 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 singles and three No. 1 classics — among them “Groovin’,” “People Got to Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.” Expect all the favorites, plus holiday ﬂair and those warm, soulful harmonies.

Saturday, Dec 20, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

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House and experience the magic of Christmas past with rooms beautifully decorated in period style and filled with festive cheer. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy holiday treats like cookies and warm cider, and don’t miss a special visit from Santa himself. $18, $15 seniors (62+) and full-time students, $8 children (ages 7–17), free 6 and under and members.

LuminoCity is back at Eisenhower Park. Walk through a winter wonderland. Timed admission fee. • Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow • Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m., 6-6:45 p.m., 7:30-8:15 p.m., through Jan. 1 • Contact: luminocityfestival.com

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Dec. 21 • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

‘Home for the Holidays’ Pet Adoption There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during “Home for the Holidays’ at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. All adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Preview the cats and dogs online at Hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter.

• Where: 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing, through Jan. 4. • Contact: (516) 785-5220

‘Holiday Joy’ Christmas Celebration

Beloved holiday tunes are combined with a musical cabaret in a vibrant, joyous over-the-top spectacle that is the Madison Theatre’s annual holiday celebration. The performers enthusiastically share all the delights of the season in this remarkable show, now in its 12th year, created by Artistic Director Angelo Fraboni. The lively cast includes Molloy University’s pre-professional CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and Broadway performers. Their enthusiasm and energy shine throughout the show, making it a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. Timeless songs are brought to life in joyful arrangements, accompanied by a lively band that adds a festive musical backdrop to the spectacle. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m.; also Dec. 19, 7 p.m.; Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 21, 3 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Zoning Board of Appeals meets

All are welcome to the scheduled public meeting. • Where: Freeport Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Ave. • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: freeportny.gov

Nassau County Greens Meeting

Join in the monthly meeting of the Green Party of Nassau County at Freeport Memorial Library. Hybrid options may be available. • Where: 144 W. Merrick Road • Time: 7:30–9 p.m.

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Get The Led Out

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this • Where: The Paramount, 370 hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the New York Ave., Huntington classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years • Time: 8 p.m.; also Dec. 27 from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it • Contact: ticketmaster.com sounds, their music is timeless.” $92, $49.25, $60.25. or paramountny.com • Contact: gpny.org

Bingo With A Twist

Have fun playing bingo, sharing some laughs, and making new friends at Freeport Library. For adults only. Registration reqired. • Where: 144 W. Merrick Road • Time: 10-11 a.m. • Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

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Candlelight Evenings

Step back in time at Old Bethpage Village Restoration for some holiday fun. Experience a rare evening visit to the village in winter. Enjoy 19thcentury musical entertainment, hot drinks, and festive activities as you stroll through a village ablaze with light, with candles glowing in the windows of homes and buildings. It will be an enchanting evening to live in your memory. $15, $12 seniors and children 5-12. • Where: 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage • Time: 5-9:30 p.m., also Dec. 2023, Dec. 26-29 • Contact: oldbethpagevillagerestoration. org or call (516) 572-8409

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

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back this delightful production, based on Mo Willems’ award-winning “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: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also Dec. 20, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2:15 p.m.; also Dec. 29-30 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Holiday at the museum

Families are invited to Nassau County Museum of Art for some holiday-inspired fun. Discover what makes the historic home sparkle during the holidays!

Embark on a holiday-themed art hunt, get creative with festive art-making, and gather around for storytelling. Wear pajamas and bring your favorite plushie for an extra cozy evening at the museum. All ages are welcome! $30 per family ($20 members) in advance; $35 per family ($25 members) day of. Advance registration preferred. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 5-7 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Christmas Starfish Ornaments

Stars are an iconic symbol of Christmas, inspired by the Star of Bethlehem. Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn more about the importance of the Christmas star and create a Christmas starfish ornament to take home. This is a drop-in program. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Holiday at Westbury House

Celebrate the holiday season at Old Westbury Gardens during the final weekend of the timeless holiday tradition. Step inside Westbury

Breakfast with Santa

Families are invited aboard Sapphire Yacht Charters for a festive morning of pancakes, crafts, and quality time with Santa. Kids can share wish lists, snap photos, and kick off the holiday season with joy and laughter. Admission: From $54.13. • Where: Sapphire Yacht Charters, 11 Richmond St. • Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m • Contact: (516) 442-4614

Las Posadas Poinsettias

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to celebrating Las Posadas. Las Posadas is a popular tradition in Mexico and parts of Latin America. Llearn about the story of La flor de Nochebuena and the significance of poinsettias during this holiday season. Make your own paper flower pinwheel to take home, at the drop-in program. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Planning Board meets

All are welcome to the public meeting on site development and zoning applications at Freeport Village Hall. • Where: 46 N. Ocean Ave. • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: freeportny.gov

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Today Today Freeport man indicted for alleged assault By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

A Freeport man has been indicted on multiple assault charges after allegedly attacking two security officers at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre in October, leaving one of the guards — a 62-year-old retired New York City correction officer — unresponsive and on life support, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. Eduard Lope z, 28, was arraigned Wednesday before Judge Colin O’Donnell on three counts of second-degree assault, a violent felony, and two counts of misdemeanor assault. O’Donnell set bail at $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or a $2.5 million partially secured bond. Lopez is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 9. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 2⅓ to 7 years in prison. ANNe DONNelly According to prosecutors, district attorney Lopez was being treated at the hospital shortly after midnight on Oct. 16 when medical staff attempted to administer a sedative. As he became increasingly agitated, several security officers were called to assist. Donnelly said Lopez allegedly charged at the staff, punching and kicking the guards as they tried to restrain him. One officer suffered pain to his face and body. The second guard — Gardy Coriolan — was struck in the head and body before stepping out of the room. He walked toward the nursing station, collapsed, and

ur thoughts are with his family and loved ones as we prosecute this defendant.

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District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of a Freeport man for an assault charge that took place at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre in October. went into cardiac arrest, prosecutors said. Hospital personnel revived him, and he was transferred to the intensive care unit, where he remains on life support nearly two months later. “Irate and unwilling to accept help from medical professionals, this defendant allegedly violently charged, punched, and kicked at security staff trying to restrain him so that medication could be administered,” Donnelly said in a statement. “Our thoughts

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO ELECTRIC USERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York, Freeport Electric that on November 21, 2025, it issued and filed with the Public Service Commission of the State of New York revised leaves to its Schedule for Electric Services, P.S.C. No. 9 - Electricity, to become effective on and as of March 1, 2026, encompassing the following changes: Service Classification No. 1: Residential Service Rate - Per Meter, Per Month Winter Summer Customer Charge $9.44 $9.44 First 250 kWh 12.022 cents/kWh 12.022 cents/kWh Next 750 kWh 12.022 cents/kWh 13.604 cents/kWh Over 1000 kWh 12.022 cents/kWh 14.429 cents/kWh Minimum Charge $9.44 Per Meter, Per Month Electric Water Heating Charge: 10.678 cents per kWh during the Winter period 11.877 cents per kWh during the Summer period Electric Space Heating Charge In Excess of 1,000 kWh Per Meter Per Month During Billing Periods Between November 1 and May 31, inclusive, will be 10.678 cents per kWh. All Electric Residential (where the above two charges apply), the rate for consumption in excess of 500 kWh per meter per month will be 10.678 cents per kWh for every month of the year and the rate for consumption between 500 kWh and 1,000 kWh per meter per month during the billing periods between November 1 and May 31, inclusive, will be 11.072 cents per kWh. Service Classification No. 2: General Service Customer Charge - Per Meter, Per Month: Monthly Charge $12.24 Non-Demand Customers $47.12 Demand Rate Customers Demand Rate - Per Meter, Per Month: Winter Summer First 5.0 kW of Demand $10.84/kW $10.84/kW Over 5.0 kW of Demand $10.84/kW $11.40/kW Energy Rate - Per Meter, Per Month: Winter Summer Non-Demand Customers, all kWh 13.097cents/kWh 13.868 cents/kWh Demand Customers, all kWh 7.694 cents/kWh 8.149 cents/kWh Minimum Charge: Non-Demand Customers $12.24 Per Meter, Per Month Demand Rate Customers $47.12 Per Meter, Per Month Service Classification No. 3: Outdoor Area Lighting The charge for service for each calendar month shall be the sum of the following: Charges per Lamp per Month - Metal Halide 20,000 Lumens, 250 Watts $27.62 36,000 Lumens, 400 Watts $34.44 Charges per Lamp per Month - High Pressure Sodium 25,000 Lumens, 250 Watts $27.72 40,000 Lumens, 400 Watts $34.77 The changes are designed to produce an overall revenue increase from all Service Classifications of $7,130,736 (representing an increase of 17.40% over fiscal year 2025 total revenue and a 25.31% increase in base delivery revenue). Under the proposed revisions, the rate increase would be spread equally across all rate classes. Freeport has requested this rate change due to mandatory increases in contractual wages, increased insurance and pension costs, inflation and general increases to the upkeep of the utility. Freeport has also proposed to establish a Pole Attachment Rental Rate of $16.75 per pole for the use of space on poles wholly-owned or jointly owned by Freeport. Details of these changes may be found in the revised Schedule P.S.C. No. 9, a copy of which may be consulted at Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Ave., Freeport, New York 11520. INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT FREEPORT ELECTRIC 157270 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2018 G-CTT, Plaintiff -againstTiffany Cousar Individually, as Heir and as Administrator for the estate of Dawn Renee Nelson, Perry Nelson as Heir to the estate of Dawn Renee Nelson and Dawn Renee Nelson’s unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase,

inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, United States of AmericaInternal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants. Index No.: 614128/2019 Filed: 11/19/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this

Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $123,117.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 02,

2010 in Liber 34727, Page 28 covering premises known as 28 Leonard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. 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. 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: Bay Shore, New York November 15, 2024 Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP By: Keith Abramson Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-060092-F01 156980 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, -againstHEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, 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 August 18, 2022, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 is the Plaintiff and HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY

WEBB, 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 January 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 123 SMITH STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 50-311-27, 28, 126 and 229. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT GARDEN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601395/2018. Mark Ricciardi, 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. 157104 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2, -againstJULIUS O. PEARSE, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOYSETTA PEARSE A/K/A JOYSETTA JOSEPHINE PEARSE, 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 June 25, 2025, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED

NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2 is the Plaintiff and JULIUS O. PEARSE, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOYSETTA PEARSE A/K/A JOYSETTA JOSEPHINE PEARSE, 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 January 5, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 60 MEISTER BOULEVARD, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-327-14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601276/2024. Steven M. Feinberg, 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. 157106 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for Maroon Plains Trust Plaintiff, Against Wayne Pusey, Marcia Watt, Adelphi University, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Commissioner of Social Services of NYC, John Doe Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment

of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/18/2019, 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 1/6/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 164 Colonial Avenue, 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 and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55 Block 360 Lot 827 and 828. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $638,717.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607238/2018 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. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 11/3/2025 File Number: 34658 CA 157100 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Nomura Asset-Backed Certificate Series, 2006-AF1, Plaintiff AGAINST Sandra Bustamante, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Hasan Ozcan; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 26, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 16 Smith Street, Inwood, NY 11096. All

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that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Inwood, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 40 Block: 70 Lot: 6. Approximate amount of judgment $864,388.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007131/2012. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Lisa Poczik Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 19, 2025 157102 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. CARDINAL CREDIT X LLC, Plaintiff -against897 SPRING AVE LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 5, 2025 and entered on May 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PARCEL I: Section: 50 Block: 427 and Lot: 6 situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Spring Avenue, distant 210.23 feet Easterly from the extreme Easterly end of the arc of a curve connecting the Southerly side of Spring Avenue with the Easterly side of Summer Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Said premises known as 897 SPRING AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553

PARCEL II: Section: 36 Block: 518 and Lot: 20 situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of California Avenue, distant 456.37 feet Westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Delaware Avenue and the Northerly side of California Avenue when measured along the Northerly side of California Avenue; being a plot 109 feet by 55 feet by 109 feet by 55 feet. Said premises known as 154 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $302,369.32 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 602607/2024. ELIZABETH GILL, ESQ., Referee The Camporeale Law Group PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 585 Stewart Avenue, 770, Garden City, NY 11530 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 157137 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006FM1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against PAMELA FLEARY Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/12/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 1/14/2026 at 3:30PM, premises known as 127 Wilson Place, Freeport, New York 11520, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of

Nassau and State of New York. Section 54 Block 493 Lot 43 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $934,892.40 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004842/2015 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. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/12/2025 File Number: 17-300038 CA 157189

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstANGEL RECINOS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 14, 2025, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and ANGEL RECINOS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 13, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 556 SOUTH BAYVIEW AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-325-36, 37, 38 and 39. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608685/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 157199

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTOPHER RUNOLFSSON, JENNIFER WINTERS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 30, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 194 Westside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62 Block 31 Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment $598,918.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620308/2023. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004227 87805 157145 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CSMC 2018-RPL6 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALAN RICHARTZ, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 24, 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 January 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 443 Atlantic Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 312 and Lot 71. Approximate amount of judgment is $430,074.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620789/2023. Lawrence M. Schaffer, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 222478-1 157161 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JZYN & CO LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 9/17/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 964 Pacific Street, Baldwin, NY 11510 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 157209 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 ANNUAL FENCE CONTRACT FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2026 ANNUAL FENCE CONTRACT” until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in

the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157360 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 SUPPLY OF CAR TIRES FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for 2026 SUPPLY OF CAR TIRES until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting

the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157359 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 SECURITY SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for 2026 SECURITY SYSTEM CONTRACT until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157361 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 FURNISHING OF LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT WATER DEPARTMENT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the following contract: 2026 FURNISHING OF LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157364 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 FURNISHING OF VILLAGE UNIFORMS FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the

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Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2026 Furnishing of Village Uniforms” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or on our website at www.freeportny.gov from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, January 16, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Buyer Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 157362

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS DISPOSAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS 2026 FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the following contract: DISPOSAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS 2026 until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no fee for a set of contract documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Buyer Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157358 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 FURNISHING OF SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHAT E FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT WATER DEPARTMENT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the following contract: 2026 FURNISHING OF SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHAT E until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025

until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157366

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 ANNUAL CATCH BASIN AND ROAD PANEL CONTRACT FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2026 ANNUAL CATCH BASIN AND ROAD PANEL CONTRACT” until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid,

bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157357

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 FURNISHING OF LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT WATER DEPARTMENT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the following contract: 2026 FURNISHING OF LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE until 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2026, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on December 22, 2025 until 4:00 P.M. January 9, 2026. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Taylor D’Orta Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - December 18, 2025 Freeport Herald 157365 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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 #: 601472/2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, Nassau County Public Administrator, As Administrator Of The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, April Mcewen As Heir To The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, Christopher Garran As Heir To The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, Brandon Garran As Heir To The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, Marasha Garran As Heir To The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, Steven Garran As Heir To The Estate Of Regina M. Mcewen AKA Regina Mcewen, Unknown Heirs Of Oluf A. Jackson 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 Incl uded In 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, Alton A. Jackson As Heir To The Estate Of Oluf A. Jackson, Eroll Jackson 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, H eirs 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 As Heir To The Estate Of Oluf A. Jackson, Nassau County Clerk, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 36 Mount Joy Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 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 the 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, Eroll Jackson Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an ord er of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Eighth day of December, 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 dated July 7, 2010, executed by Regina M. McEwen AKA Regina McEwen (who died on February 17, 2021, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) and Richard D. McEwen (who died on October 7, 2019, a resident of the county of Montgomery, State of Pennsylvania) to secure the sum of $140,000.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book M 35032, Page 802 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on August 5, 2010. The property in question is described as follows: 36 Mount Joy Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 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: December 9, 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. 88386 157288 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA FAGAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee File # FCINY008 157298

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New York Islanders give meals to families Islanders’ Children’s Foundation, UBS distribute 200 meals to locals ahead of the holidays a registered nonprofit, was created in 2003 under the leadership of late-Islanders owner Charles Wang, who had a pasThe New York Islanders’ Children’s sion to help children and provide them Foundation, in partnership with UBS, with the best opportunities to live purchased and distributed 200 meals on happy, healthy and successful lives. Its mission is dedicated to serving Nov. 24 to local families ahead of Thanksgiving. The Islanders’ Children’s local communities, now and in the future. It supports, educates Foundation partners with and develops area youth local community groups and while investing in local famnonprofit organizations, ilies and community wellbeincluding Island Harvest, ing. The foundation also Long Island Cares, Veteran supports nonprofit organiBeacon House, Gateway zations that share its comYouth Outreach and Rock mon mission, developing and Wrap it Up, to identify programs that create a lastfamilies in need. ing legacy. The distributed meals Cur rent ownership were purchased from Stew Butch GORING shares Wang’s values, and Leonard’s and included a New York Islanders is committed to being a turkey, four sides, dessert legend leader in the philanthropic and dinner rolls. Volunteers causes that continue to from UBS and members of the New York Islanders, including for- make the Children’s Foundation a staple mer player Butch Goring, and Islanders in the Long Island community. The Childefenseman Ryan Pulock, as we all play- dren’s Foundation celebrated its 20th ers’ significant others were onsite to dis- anniversary in 2023. Goring, in a video package shared tribute meals. In a press package, shared with the with the Herald, said the appreciation Herald by the New York Islanders, of community members served was Pulock said, “It’s special to have this “very obvious.” “Everybody is very thankful to be opportunity just to do something small, make people smile, make families be able to go home and share a meal, not able to come together and have a nice only with themselves, but certainly with meal together. That’s what it’s all friends,” he said. Athletes, he added, are in a position about.” The Islanders Children’s Foundation, to give back.

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think all of us athletes, we recognize that we’re fortunate.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, M&T BANK, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXTOF-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 DECEDENT MARIE PAUL A/K/A MARIE M. PAULBOISROND A/K/A MARIE M. BOISROND, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered on September 24, 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 January 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 176 Evans Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 101 and Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment is $373,157.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604276/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Joseph Trotti, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains

Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 157305

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. KATHRYN BLOOM A/K/A KATHRYN A. BLOOM A/K/A KATHRYN ANN BLOOM, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report, Amend the Caption, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 29, 2025 and an Order For Extension of Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale and Amend Caption duly entered October 15, 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 January 20, 2026 at

2:00 p.m., premises known as 28 Howard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 106 and Lot 391-392, 426. Approximate amount of judgment is $843,228.86 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #011828/2014. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 157309 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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Courtesy New York Islanders

Butch Goring, center, legendary player with the New York Islanders, helped distribute 200 meals to local families. “I think all of us athletes, we recognize that we’re fortunate,” he said. “We don’t have to worry about our next meal. It’s going to be there for us. There are many people who are less fortunate, so when you can help out and make

Thanksgiving, which is such a special day, and you can make that a little more special for them — it has a lot of merit.” For more on the work of the Islanders Children’s Foundation, visit NHL. com/Islanders.

News brief Hochul increases property tax exemptions Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that increases the real property tax relief local governments may offer to senior homeowners, raising the maximum allowable exemption for eligible residents for the first time in decades. The measure, S5175A/A3698A, authorizes cities, towns and villages to provide property tax exemptions covering up to 65 percent of a home’s assessed value for seniors who meet local income limits and other eligibility requirements. Previously, localities could offer exemptions of no more than 50 percent. State officials said the increase could translate to as much as $300 in annual savings for the average senior if adopted by a local government. Hochul said the goal of the legislation is to help older New Yorkers remain in their homes as housing costs rise. “No New York senior should lose their home because they can no longer afford their property taxes,” she said. “By signing this legislation, we are working to make New York more affordable for our seniors on fixed incomes and empowering them to age in place, at home, in the communities they know and love.” The change could have broad impact across the state. The New York State

Office for the Aging estimates that more than 1.8 million older adults own their homes. Greg Olsen, NYSOFA’s acting director, said property taxes are a significant burden for residents living on fixed incomes. “This important law will continue to help older adults remain in the homes and communities of their choice,” he said. Lawmakers who sponsored the bill said the higher exemption level reflects the economic pressures seniors are facing. State Sen. Leroy Comrie said many older adults are grappling with rising housing costs and inflation. “Signing S5175A into law is an important step toward restoring real affordability for older adults across New York,” Comrie said. “This law allows localities to offer up to a 65 percent discount to eligible seniors so long-time homeowners can remain in their communities.” The measure builds on Hochul’s broader affordability agenda, which includes a middle-class tax cut affecting an estimated 8.3 million New Yorkers and bringing tax rates to their lowest levels in 70 years. Her administration has also expanded the Child Tax Credit to provide up to $1,000 per child under age 4 and up to $500 for school-aged children in 2026 –Jordan Vallone

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Yes, A.I. will shape the future of building houses Q. Has A.I. affected construction? What do you see happening with A.I. in the building sector, and how does it change the cost of what we want to build? Are you seeing costs level out or drop? A. Lots of questions. Costs are not dropping. The future of construction will definitely be affected by the emergence of A.I., but, as usual, from the top down. The most sophisticated construction, large buildings and very high investments, started the trend. This is similar to what the space program did for technology. First were the onte eeper innovations in military development, followed by civilian aircraft and then automobiles, kitchen appliances and finally computerization on a large scale. The same is happening with artificial intelligence. For me, the first significant experience with AI was when a client, young enough to be my daughter, grabbed her cellphone, ran outside and took a picture of the front of her house. I had been drawing various styles of roofs, and she focused on one scheme that was very modern, with sleek lines, lots of verticalshaped structures intersected by horizontal overhangs and balcony rails, some glass and some solid. She took a picture of the house on her phone, a second one of the outside of the house and then, after speaking a command into her ChatGPT, waited a minute or so, and up came an image in 3-D — complete with palm trees and a red Ferrari — of the design I had developed in 2-D on my laptop screen. It was rough and a little out of scale, but close to what she was looking for. Then she got a little crazy and asked the program to use shades of pinks, grays and black trim for the handrails. Her husband objected, and said it should be all gray and white, and while they went back and forth, I was pondering what the architectural review board would do, how to structure the cantilever balconies and how much protest would come from the neighbors with their adjacent brick suburban colonials and split-level homes. Tall buildings are now designed with A.I., with great success, and intricate aligning of all the systems and construction utilizes robots that can hang off a building’s edges to install the fasteners, exterior panels and glass within tolerances normally seen under a microscope. Training has evolved to not only understanding the manual assembly of building components, but also the level of skill to guide robotics. New fields in technology are emerging, but with every change comes adjustment to the way we think about the tasks and how to solve them. Cars are now mobile computers, not just greasy machines. Construction is changing in the same ways. We’re going to need people to adjust to not going to college for degrees in medicine and law, but rather to master careers with great skill and knowledge, commanding robotics, knowing engineering, science, math and problem-solving in several fields. That’s the future.

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n Long Island and across our country, the rising cost of living is making it harder for people to get by. From some of the highest tax bills in the country to rising utility and health care bills, everything just costs too much these days. Making life more affordable for Nassau County’s young people, families and seniors is deeply personal to me. My grandfather immigrated to Long Island from LAURA A. Italy to give his family a better GILLEn life, and took a job as a sanitation worker in the Town of Hempstead to make ends meet. Two generations later, I’m raising my four children in Nassau County and fighting for a future they can afford. In serving this region, I consider it my utmost duty to give all Long Islanders the opportunity to prosper. Since taking office, I’ve been focused on common-sense solutions to make life more affordable. In Congress I’m fight-

ing to lower costs by extending tax credits that help families afford health care, eliminating the state and local tax deduction to give Long Islanders a much-needed tax cut, and preventing outrageous utility rate hikes that drain families’ wallets. When I speak with Long Islanders about what expenses are keeping them awake at night, health care costs are one of the main concerns I hear about. No one should have to choose between keeping food on the table and seeing a doctor. That’s why I’m pushing to extend tax credits that lower the cost of monthly insurance premiums. For some Nassau County residents, that could mean saving nearly $4,500 a year on their health care. A bipartisan majority of Americans agree that we should extend these common-sense tax credits that help millions of families afford health care. If Republicans refuse to negotiate a bipartisan solution, the credits will lapse and health care premiums will rise for everyone, even those with private insurance. I’ve also heard from countless Nassau

residents about the burdensome effect that high taxes have had on their bottom lines. For nearly a decade, countless hardworking families have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars more in taxes due to the unfair cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, instituted by the GOP in its 2017 tax bill. This double taxation is fundamentally unfair, and is making life more expensive for the middle class. Congress has the opportunity to correct that wrong and cut taxes for Long Islanders by eliminating the SALT cap, which is making it so hard for families and small businesses in my district to get by. That’s why I’m leading a bipartisan bill that would do so. I also testified before the House Rules Committee earlier this year about how restoring the full SALT deduction would mean lower tax bills and more affordable mortgages for homeowners in our region. Another worry for Long Island families is the dramatic and painful increase in their utility bills. No Nassau residents should have to pay 40 percent more per month just to have clean water

igh taxes continue to be a burden for too many Nassau County residents.

in their homes. That’s why I’m demanding answers from utility companies about the rate hikes that are draining Long Islanders’ wallets. I’m also working to pass the Stop the Rate Hikes Act to help prevent price surges in the future. Long Islanders are counting on Congress to come together and address the affordability crisis. This shouldn’t be a partisan fight: Every member of Congress has a responsibility to lower costs and make life more affordable for the people we represent. I will work with anyone, from any party, who shares this goal of tackling the cost-of-living crisis and giving families more financial security. I will always put Long Island first, and will continue my work to make life more affordable in our region by taking on the rising cost of health care, cutting taxes and preventing utility rate hikes that are crushing families’ budgets. I know that many people are having a hard time these days, and there’s a lot more work to be done. Long Islanders can trust that I will continue my fight to lower your costs so we can move forward together. Laura Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

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ear readers, I began this column, my last of 2025, thinking that despite the chaos in our lives, we can all agree on certain basic truths. And that’s as far as I got because, really, we can’t agree on anything. We’ve reached a point in our America where we can’t even agree on what we’re seeing or hearing with our own eyes and ears. Fakery, fraud and deceit, perpetuated by people inside and outside the country, from the RAnDI influencers and KREIss conspiracists to our own political leaders, have torn down the normal guideposts that let us know that up is up, down is down, right is right and wrong is wrong. We are in the vortex of an acute national vertigo. Imagine climbing a mountain. Everything looks good in base camp, but then, after several hours, it seems someone has removed the signposts. Then there’s a signpost, but it has the wrong information. Then you dig into your supplies and find that your camp-

ing food is rancid. You can’t call for help because your phone has been hacked. Five hours out, your hiking shoe has unraveled and the tent you pitch is so poorly made that water seeps in. A storm is rolling in. We climb mountains every day, and we need to trust our leaders to keep our schools safe, to keep education excellent and available. We need to know that airplanes will stay in the air; that competent air traffic controllers are on the job. I want to know the water I drink isn’t poisoning me. Pick any aspect of Life in America 2025 and find the relentless erosion of faith in our institutions and our elected officials. If someone had told me that in December 2025 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, led by a discredited official with little medical background, would unravel our vaccine protocols and sow doubt among Americans about the efficacy of long-established standards and treatments, I wouldn’t have thought it possible. Yet here we are. If someone had told me that in December 2025 I would see my president order kill strikes on vessels off Venezuela, calling it a war against nar-

co-terrorists and not getting an OK from Congress, I wouldn’t believe it possible. If, during the last election, someone had identified the political players who now run the country — some inexperienced, some ill-informed and some drunk on power — we would have dismissed the idea as hysteria. Yet consider Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller. And the man who breathed life into their political savagery: Donald Trump. Oh, and I forgot Elon Musk, the nation builder with the hatchet. Trump promised he would be aggressive on illegal immigration. No one supports illegal immigration; it isn’t sustainable. But did we expect to lose our national reputation and our humanity in the process? Did we expect to become a global outlier, threading immigration policy with malice and violence and overreach? In a short time, the new administration has sanctioned more drilling, building and digging in previously protected areas. There isn’t a discernible plan. Could it be creating havoc so no one notices who’s profiting from the relaxed regulations in everything from finance to the Alaskan wilderness?

f someone had told me where we’d be today, I wouldn’t have thought it possible.

Everything every one of us does, from buying groceries to traveling, getting an education, having babies, getting health insurance, buying a home, finding reliable news sources, serving in the military or getting married, has been altered by the policies of the Trump administration. And all the policy makers start slip-sliding away when citizens call for accountability. Who ordered the killing of the boat survivors off Venezuela? The president says he’ll release the videos. The president says he never said he’d release the videos. One general says the killing was a crime. Another says it was the right move. This isn’t the “fog of war”; this is the overwhelming fog of this administration, seeping into our homes. The Trump touch has affected every aspect of our lives. At the end of the day — and we’re not there yet — all the razzle-dazzle, all the kill strikes, ICE raids and military occupations of our cities and tariffs and taxing and sucking up to dictators around the world, may be a smoke screen for damning revelations in the Epstein affair. We can’t know. What we can know is, as the sun rises and sets, the world will turn, and better people may come forward to restore America to itself. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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s the holiday season reaches its peak, reminders of generosity surround us. Yet beneath the glow of holiday lights lies a reality we cannot overlook: The needs our neighbors face do not disappear when the calendar turns to January. Toy drives spill over with brightly decorated packages waiting to be delivered to children who might otherwise go without, and food donations are stacked high at local pantries, arriving just in time to help families struggling to put meals on the table. Across Long Island, community groups, places of worship and nonprofits mobilize volunteers and resources to make the season a bit warmer and brighter for those facing hardship. These efforts showcase the best of who we are. When people give — not because they must, but because they care — they reveal the true strength of community. But hunger doesn’t take a winter vacation. Unemployment, illness, unstable housing and financial strain don’t wait for the next holiday season to return. Families who rely on food pantries in December will still need support in the spring and throughout the

year. Young people seeking stability, guidance and opportunity can’t put their challenges on hold until the next wave of donated toys arrives. The organizations that step up so visibly during the holidays are working tirelessly well beyond them. A community that invests in its children — consistently, intentionally and all year long — creates pathways to hope that last a lifetime. Food banks, youth centers, shelters, churches and community organizations depend on steady support to continue their vital work. Together they form a safety net, but each strand of that net requires reinforcement. Donations of food, toys, clothing, money and time aren’t simply seasonal gestures. They are essential tools that allow these groups to respond quickly when new needs arise, or when crises strike without warning. Year-round giving strengthens that safety net. It ensures that food pantries have enough supplies in the slower months, when contributions often dwindle. It allows youth programs to sustain mentorship and recreation long after the holiday volunteers go home. It gives shelters the flexibility to support fami-

lies beyond the seasonal surge. As the holidays encourage us to reflect on gratitude, connection and generosity, this moment offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of giving. Your contribution, whether it’s a toy, a can of soup, money or a few hours of volunteer work, can lift a family through a difficult week. It can motivate a teenager to stay focused on school. As you think about where and how to give during this festive season, consider extending that generosity into the months that follow. Support a food pantry in February. Volunteer at a youth center in April. Donate to a shelter in July. Share your ideas with community groups that need fresh perspectives and helping hands. Giving is powerful in every season, and your commitment can help build a foundation of hope, compassion and opportunity that lasts all year long. Community is not built in a single season. It is built day by day, through acts of kindness large and small. If you have a favorite charity, please give yearround. If you don’t, please find one. And with your continued generosity, that community can grow stronger than ever.

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erriam-Webster’s dictionary meaning of peace is: a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from civil disturbance; a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom; freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions; harmony in personal relations; a state or period of mutual concord between governments; or a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity. To achieve true peace, I believe it JorDan is important for people to first feel peCora peace internally — a state of tranquility or quiet. Personal peace is often not discussed as much as it should be. If there is peace within oneself, it is easier to find peace in a non-peaceful world. Creating an environment of peace and calm can be challenging when distraction and lack of attention seem to be the default for many people today. Peace is something that can be modeled

by our family, friends, mentors, community and leaders. When you see what peaceful behavior looks like from people around you, you start to feel peace. Perhaps that feeling is like a softening in your body, a sense of stability, confidence, grounding and reduced emotional reaction. When you’re in a state of peace, it creates a space, a pause and a chance to breathe and choose a thoughtful response rather than an emotional reaction. There are many ways for people to develop their own peace. For example, sitting quietly, spending time with a pet, taking a nature walk, talking to a friend, reading, writing, joining organizations with like-minded people and giving back to the community. When people give back, the community benefits, as do those doing the giving, with surges of happiness and feelings of purpose. I get this feeling of peace when I work with my local Rotary Club, which offers access to an international organization of like-minded people who believe in fellowship, strengthening communities and overall peace. We begin every Rotary meeting by reciting

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the Four Way Test, a reminder to make sure we live up to the Rotary standards of truth, fairness, goodwill and friendship. If those in warring factions and nations could find ways to develop inner peace, there could be a lot less conflict. In a peaceful state of mind, they might be more likely to achieve a positive outcome for situations in which a collective effort leads to greater benefit, a win-win where the parties gain more than they initially possessed, rather than fixed outcomes in which one side’s gain is the other’s loss. When people just look out for themselves in a zero-sum fashion, they create feelings of isolation and lack of support. This sense of loneliness can also lead to higher levels of emotional dysregulation. Decisions made in a dysregulated, non-peaceful state of mind are often emotionally reactive, not helpful and not thoughtful. As humans being, we want to thrive in our world — in our nation, in our community, in our group of friends and in our family. To make ourselves feel better, it is essential to support and

elping others makes you happy and gives you a feeling of purpose.

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To the Editor: In his column “Those who ignore James Carville face oblivion” in last week’s issue, Jerry Kremer rightly cites Democratic Party guru James Carville as touting a message — “It’s the economy, stupid” — that Democrats (and Republicans) ignore at their electoral peril. Kremer credits that emphasis on the economy as a key to the victories last month of Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia. And he warns that Democrats lose when they pay more attention to cultural issues than to “the economy, stupid.” No argument here. But Kremer reveals his own political narrowmindedness in not noting that it was New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani who earlier this year modeled the power of a campaign focused on economic issues. Mamdani coasted to victory in both the June Democratic primary and the November general election by hammering on issues related to “affordability.” Other Democratic pols — and a growing number of Republicans — have since echoed his theme (also without crediting Mamdani). Come on, Jerry. How about giving credit where credit is due? Or are you too locked into a traditionalist political mindset to acknowledge the electoral success of a 34-year-old democratic socialist? EIlEEN BRADY Atlantic Beach

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encourage one another to be the best we can instead of putting others down. If someone you know gets a big job promotion or achieves something new, you should be genuinely happy for them, not jealous of them. This also creates a sense of peace in ourselves instead of anger, anxiety or comparison. During peaceful times, individuals, communities and nations can prosper. Being in a constant state of war or violence toward others or oneself leads only to agitation and turmoil. When we’re more connected to one another we are less isolated, feel supported and experience less emotional distress and more peace. I encourage you to think about ways to connect more, perhaps by joining a community organization, getting involved in a social group or taking up a hobby. Take your attention off a screen, off social media and off parasocial relationships in which you get empty calories, thinking you’ve found peace but are just being led by an algorithm toward a zero-sum conflict. Remember that being a human is messy and difficult, but that is where the true peace of mind, body and soul are found. Jordan Pecora, who lives in Rockville Centre, is the immediate past president of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club.

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For the fourth consecutive year, Mount Sinai South Nassau is High Performing in Maternity Care.

If you’re getting ready for the birth of your baby, choose Mount Sinai South Nassau, the only hospital on the South Shore to be rated High Performing in maternity care four years in a row by U.S. News & World Report ®. We’re proud to provide safer, more empowering experiences for mothers and babies through: • Reduced C-section rates for low-risk, ﬁrst-time mothers • Increased VBAC rates • Low rates of unexpected newborn complications • Commitment to exclusive human milk feeding • Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities • Low episiotomy rates • Birthing-friendly practices Learn more at southnassau.org/maternity, or call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.

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