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Cole Wasserman and Claire Schwartz were named semifinalists in the 2024 Society for Science & Public Science Talent Search competition, sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.

Two students at John F. Kennedy High School, in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, were named semifinalists in the 2024 Society for Science & Public Science Talent Search competition, sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Regeneron. The talent search is among the most prestigious science competitions for high school students in the United States. Claire Schwartz and Cole Wasserman both dedicated hundreds of hours to their projects while enrolled in Kennedy’s Advanced Science Research program, or ASR, ConTinued on Page 10

At January’s Ruby Red Ball, PFY raises awareness and spirits By RACHElE TERRANoVA rterranova@liherald.com

PFY, the organization previously known as Pride for Youth, hosted its annual Ruby Red Ball in Bellmore on Jan. 20. In addition to drag the performances and competition, the event focused on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, and attendees were able to get free rapid tests. PFY has been headquartered in Bellmore since 1993. Once an organization for LGBTQ youth, it has been able to expand the reach of its services thanks to a grant from the Paul Rapoport Foundation, and now provides

lifelong assistance to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ on Long Island and in Queens. The organization is a division of the Long Island Crisis Center. HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, damages the immune system, increasing vulnerability to disease and infection. When left untreated, it renders the body unable to fight off infections, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. During the 1980s AIDS crisis, the disease swept across the nation, at a time when the medical community’s understanding of it was limited. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention has much greater knowledge of how the disease spreads, and how to prevent it. Those who contract HIV can now live long lives if they are properly treated. Though there is no cure, many people who have HIV never develop AIDS. Medicines for the virus can reduce and in some cases even stop the spread of the virus. Organizations like PFY work to ensure that people get tested and can find treatment. At its offices on Bellmore Ave in Bellmore and in Deer Park, in Suffolk County, PFY provides free t e s t i n g f o r H I V M o n d ay through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are avail-

able outside of walk-in hours. “Primarily, we are funded through the AIDS Institute,” Tawni Engel, associate director of the Long Island Crisis Center, previously told the Herald, referring to the agency of the state Department of Health. “Year-round, we’ re always doing HIV testing and prevention. “A lot of our programs, actu-

ally, are focused around educating the community on these things,” Engel added, “because, statistically, we do see a lot of members of the LGBTQ community at risk for HIV.” “We really try to meet the mental health and sexual health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals from a wider scope, and really try to decrease the ConTinued on Page 14

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Sixth graders are tickled pink to help out kids Thousands of broken and worn down crayons are filling boxes at Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District, as the sixth grade is spearheading a community service project to benefit The Crayon Initiative. The nonprofit organization gives children in hospitals the tools to make art. It recycles old crayons by melting them down and making new three-sided crayons that can’t roll off a hospital tray or table. It also keeps the old crayons out of landfills. Every winter, Martin Avenue’s sixth grade classes come together to complete a service project. Teachers Rachel Graber and Stephanie Speciale leave it up to the students to research and select a charity. This year’s group wanted to help other children, and selected The Crayon Initiative. They began collecting old crayons after returning from the holiday break, and the drive runs until Feb. 14. The sixth graders designed posters, which they hung throughout the school encouraging their peers to

donate. They also presented to other classes, to share The Crayon Initiative’s mission. Additionally, the young philanthropists provided each class with a plastic bag to hold the old crayons, which they collect once a week and empty into large cardboard boxes. “We’ve been doing pretty good,” sixth grade Michael Shevlin said, noting that they already have several boxes filled up. Kayla Waszczuk said that she and her classmates watched a video about The Crayon Initiative and are taking its message to heart. “It is scientifically proven that when kids draw, they get smarter and more creative,” she said. “It feels pretty good that we’re doing this because we’re helping children in hospitals.” The Crayon Initiative partners with more than 240 hospitals across the country, including Cohen Children’s Medical Center, NYU Winthrop Hospital Children’s Medical Center and Stony Brook Children’s Hospital on Long Island.

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Sixth graders, from left, Carissa Siu, Cassie Chen, Callen Paolillo and Karl Hutcherson are helping sprinkle kindness by collecting crayons for children in hospitals.

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The seniors in the School and Community Leadership Program at Kennedy High School in the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District presented their Cougar Talks on Jan. 10, an evening of sharing unique ideas and messages. During the first semester, students developed ideas they are passionate about and transformed them into a TED-style talk. These senior student presenters, who have been a part of the three-year School and Community Leadership program since sophomore year, recited talks about their chosen topics to an audience. “The way they developed their talk and collaborated to improve each other was probably the most impressive part,” teacher Brad Seidman said. The 25 students in the program shared their experiences traveling the world, experiencing happiness, experiencing their family traditions, and more. Skylar Weiss’ speech, “The Very Last Place I Want to Be,” spoke about overcoming the fear of public speaking and challenging herself to perform a Cougar Talk. Dylan Cutler delved into three life lessons: being present, being confident and being resilient. Claire Schwar tz’s speech, “Nothing New,” addressed how she draws inspiration from a chance encounter with her role model, Taylor Swift. “(Being a fan) has become a defining aspect of my identity and a source of inspiration,” she added. “Taylor’s music has become my guiding force. As a student navigating a rigorous schedule, her story of success resonated with me and inspires me to approach my studies with a similar work ethic.” Dan Kahn’s speech, “The Perfect For mula,” addressed how Formula One racing relates to life and how “every aspect of it hinges on precision.” “The meticulous attention to details and maintenance of the car exemplifies how precision leads to excellence,” he noted. “With precision comes planning and patience. Precision makes us more conscious and responsible. In a world where there is a need for speed, just like in formula one, we must pay attention to details, communicate, be patient and organized.” “I am full of pride over the way these students presented their talks,” added Seidman. “They were confident, mature, and extremely poised.”

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Cougar Media captured Cougar Talks and streamed them on YouTube. Skylar Weiss during her Cougar Talks presentation on Jan. 10. She spoke about overcoming the fear of public speaking and challenging herself to perform a Cougar Talk. Student Dylan Cutler delved into three life lessons: being present, being confident and being resilient.

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Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore will host a wake up from the winter blues with an afternoon of Yiddish songs and laughter, featuring special performance by Yiddish musician and comedian Riki Rose. It was presented by Hazak and Congregation Beth Ohr and take place on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. The temple is located at 2550 Centre Ave., Bellmore. The event will be free for Beth Ohr and Hazak members, and $10 for non-members. Register at CBOhr.org or call (516) 781-3072.

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North Bellmore School District accepting applications for 2024-25 pre-K lottery The North Bellmore School District is accepting applications for its Universal Pre- Kindergarten program for the 2024-2025 school year. While the district recently received expanded grant funds and anticipates having a spot for all applicants, a lottery will still be held to assign placements. The program is contingent upon state funding. Children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2024, and will be eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2025, may participate in the lottery. The program is administered by the North Bellmore School District and is provided by community-based preschools. It is funded by the New York State Education Department through a UPK grant so there is no cost to families.

The district anticipates hosting both half-day and full-day programs. The half-day program is offered two and a half hours per day, five days a week, and the full-day program is offered five hours per day, five days a week. Both programs will follow the North Bellmore school calendar. Children are expected to attend every day. Parents cannot choose the school location and transportation is not provided. The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 16. UPK applications are available online at Northbellmoreschools. org, and at each elementary building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on school days. For more information, contact the Curriculum Office at (516) 992-3000, ext. 3009.

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Next generation of STEM experts takes flight Cradle of Aviation Museum, Catholic Health team up space-themed showings. To start off, middle school-aged kids from Catholic campuses across Nassau County joined Hundreds of students gathered in the to hear the firsthand experiences of Cradle of Aviation Museum last week to health care professionals during the witness a launch. No, not of the life- recent program launch. The sea of red, green and blue unisized replica rockets that surrounded them at the Garden City attraction, but forms showed how many young minds were at the planetarium of the museum’s new partlearning about the journey nership with Catholic of medicine from beginning Health. to end — from how to use The health care company, the online patient portal, to which runs medical faciliwhat really happens when a ties like Mercy Hospital in prescription is filled out, to Rockville Centre, will work how nurses care for their with the museum to propatients. mote STEM education. The interactive panel “Inspiring our young to was just a taste of what’s to consider pursuing additioncome, Catholic Health offial education that is STEM- DR. PATRICk cials said. The new healthoriented benefits not only O’ShAughNESSy themed features aim to the next future generation inspire kids to not only of pilots and astronauts, but CEO, explore medical careers, but also health care profession- Catholic Health also take good care of thema l s , ” s a i d D r. P a t r i c k O’Shaughnessy, chief executive of Cath- selves. How can you stay healthy? What do you do when you start feeling sick? olic Health. “That’s why we’re the sponsor of the Where should you seek help? CurricuSky Theatre Planetarium — (For kids) lum is being developed to help answer to begin to learn about health sciences those questions. “We spend so much time on book eduand how technology is actually impactcation,” O’Shaughnessy said. “It’s really ing better patient care.” The planetarium will now add mov- important to get the kids get out and actually see what is created, and get real ies about health care to its selection of

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The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City has partnered with Catholic Health to get kids excited about STEM education — starting with new movies about health care careers. world experiences.” The biggest goal of Catholic Health’s partnership with the Cradle of Aviation, though, is to get kids excited about the many possibilities of tech innovation. The new exhibits are designed to pique the curiosity of young people, and encourage further exploration. “Technology is wonderful, but it

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ANDREW tuDDA Seaford Senior Basketball TUDDA PICKED UP where he left off last season when he averaged 21.2 points per game as a junior to lead the Vikings. Now he leads all Nassau County when it comes to filling the bucket. Heading into February, the hard-todefend guard carried a 25.3 ppg average while scoring in double figures in each of Seaford’s first 17 games. In back-to-back games Jan. 13 and 17, Tudda poured in 35 against Clarke and 30 against Malverne, respectively.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ...............5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook .................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Lawrence......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at East Rockaway ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball: Elmont at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carey at Elmont .........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Seaford .......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham .............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ............ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Westbury at Baldwin ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow .............. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy ..................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Hempstead ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Freeport.......................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale...........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side .............. 2 p.m.

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Mepham girls’ basketball has clinched a playoff berth and is now gearing up for what it hopes will be an extended postseason run with a healthy starting lineup. The Pirates, who have been battling injuries and illness for much of the season, punched their ticket to the upcoming Nassau Class AA playoffs with a commanding 49-31 win at Valley Stream Central last Saturday in which the Pirates dominated after falling behind 15-7 after the first quarter. “We have been hit with an injury and illness bug all season,” 20th-year head coach Jim Mulvey said after Mepham improved to 7-3 in conference games and 9-7 overall. “We have rarely had our regular starting lineup.” A 41-29 home loss to Herricks on Jan. 18 marked one of many games this season where Mepham was without a key starter when junior forward Makayla Daube was out due to an illness. Daube returned a week later and registered 19 points and 22 rebounds in a 56-29 win at Long Beach despite having just one practice under her belt going into the game. Daube continued her hot play in the Valley Stream Central win with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Senior point guard Ashley Felsberg also had a big game with 14 points while Sophia Beck chipped in with 5 points and 7 rebounds. Felsberg and Daube have been instrumental in leading the Pirates this season as co-captains. Daube was an All-County selection last season while Felsberg earned honorable mention All County accolades. “They’ve been with us for a long time and know how to get us going,” Mulvey said of the captains. “They have to coexist on the court and work with each other and when they do that they are a pretty good team.” The co-captains lead an offense that has a strong inside and outside game. Senior shooting guard Brianna Frier is the Pirates’ biggest threat from the perimeter and knocked down five three-pointers in a 51-29 win against Valley Stream Central on Dec. 18.

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Senior co-captain Ashley Felsberg, left, scored 14 points last Saturday as the Pirates rallied from an early deficit to knock off Valley Stream Central. A strong defense has also propelled Mepham with opponents held to 50 points or less in all but two games this season, which Mulvey said has been keyed by playing both zone and man-to-man depending on matchups. “We like to mix it up and press a little bit,” Mulvey said. “They are pretty good at following our game plans.” Mepham faces a tough test this Friday at East Meadow, which defeated the Pirates 57-48 on Jan. 6. The regular season

then concludes with a road game at Long Beach on Feb. 7 before hosting MacArthur on Feb. 10 at noon. The Pirates could be seeded anywhere from eight to 12 for the Class AA playoffs, but Mulvey sees potential for a deep run if the team is playing its basketball down the stretch and enters the postseason with its health intact. “When we are on we feel we are as good as anyone,” Mulvey said. “We think we are a tough out in the playoffs.”

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A North Bellmore resident was cited for 30 state and local violations relating to the illegal possession of over 100 animals last week, including a South American Ostrich, an endangered Tiger Salamander, a Giant African Snail, a North American opossum, two Prairie dogs, large monitor lizards and more. Following a complaint by Humane Long Island, the leading animal advocacy group on Long Island, led by John Di Leonardo, the Nassau County SPCA led a multi-agency investigation of the resident who had 100 animals inside of his basement and backyard on Jan. 23. Federal, state and local authorities led by the SPCA’s director of law enforcement Matt Roper issued the man 30 violations relating to the illegal passion of animals. Di Leonardo, who’s an anthrozoologist, told the Herald that the discovery was concerning, and said that there were animals being housed in both the home’s basement and backyard. Some of the animals confiscated could be rather dangerous, he added, including the South American Ostrich, which Is a name used to refer to what is actually a greater rhea. It is the largest bird species native to the Americas. “They grow to be 4 to 5 feet tall, they have six-inch talons,” he said. “They run 20 miles and hour. This a very, very dangerous animal. They’re smaller but more

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Humane Long Island seized over 100 animals from a North Bellmore home last week. It is illegal to house wild animals in the Town of Hempstead. John Di Leonardo, president of Human Long Island, with a greater rhea — also known as a South American Ostrich. aggressive than ostriches.” Di Leonardo added that predators, such as species of reptiles, were being held in close proximity to prey, like quails.

“It’s cruel to both species — the predators who see their prey and can’t get to them, and then the prey who are perpetually terrified, waiting to be killed,” he

said. Di Leonardo said that Humane Long Island was made aware of the animals after they were tipped off about an exhibit at the Bellmore Family Street Festival, which took place last October. Humane Long Island previously shut down an animal exhibit at the same fair in September of 2019. All of the animals seized are now under the care of Humane Long Island. Di Leonardo emphasized that housing illegal animals is not fair to them, and rather cruel. “I think a lot of it is, they’re trying to be the next Joe Exotic,” he said. “And I think that it’s important for people to realize that Joe Exotic is in prison for 20 years. He’s not a folk hero — he’s a bad guy. And if you want to follow his path, you’re just going to end up in jail as well.” Humane Long Island works every day to remind the public that the term “adopt, don’t shop,” applies to all animals, and to never buy any animal from a pet store, at an auction or online. “The illicit wildlife trade is one of the largest sources of criminal earnings, behind only arms smuggling and drug trafficking,” Di Leonardo said. But the animals pay the price. Hoarding giant birds, prairie dogs, and endangered species in a cramped basement or backyard shed is cruel, and keeping them in cages next to their natural predators can cause them extreme stress. Simply speaking, wild animals are not pets.”

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under the leadership of teachers Barbi Frank and Alexis Vandergoot. Being named a semifinalist is no easy feat: Out of nearly 2,000 applicants, only 300 are recognized. They were each awarded $2,000, and Kennedy’s program received $2,000 per student as well. This is the 20th consecutive year that at least one Kennedy student has been named a semifinalist. Students join the ASR program as sophomores, following an extensive application process. Around two dozen students are accepted into the program each y e a r, although not everyone completes the course. Projects were submitted early last November. Alongside S ch w a r t z a n d Wa s s e r m a n , seven other seniors submitCole Wasserman ted projects this Regeneron scholar, year — Maxwell John F. Kennedy High F r a n k , D y l a n School Friedman, Ava Goldsmith, Vanessa Kacaj, Paula Pastor, Minami Rodger and Fiona Yeung. Each of them completed impressive, graduate-level work. Schwartz, 17, of Merrick, told the Herald she was motivated to join ASR because her father, Adam Schwartz, had Frank as a teacher when he was in high school. A varsity athlete on Kennedy’s volleyball team, she balanced sports with her research project over the past three years. Her project, “The Administration of Sulforaphane via Broccoli Sprouts Ameliorates Parkinson’s Disease Phenotypes in a Drosophila Melanogaster Model,” studied the effects of sulforaphane, a plant compound found in many cruciferous vegetables, in combating Parkinson’s disease — a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of the body controlled by nerves. Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, is often used as a model organism in research because it has a powerful multicellular, g enetic model system. Schwartz focused on fruit flies that were exhibiting symptoms of Parkinson’s. The flies were fed broccoli sprouts, which contain high levels of sulforaphane, to see if it benefited them, compared with flies that were fed regular food. “I tested the toxicity of the sulforaphane on the flies, along with their feeding behavior on the sulforaphane, as well as their performance on the food,” Schwartz said. “I found that it did have a beneficial impact, compared to flies on regular food that had Parkinson’s disease.” Her mentor was based at Long Island University, where Schwartz completed her research in the school’s labs.

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alongside Cole Wasserman and Claire Schwartz, seven additional seniors in the program submitted graduate-level research projects to the competition. Wasserman, 17, of Bellmore, said he was motivated to join ASR because he has always been fascinated by science. He is Kennedy’s Class of 2024 salutatorian, and will attend Brown University this fall. “In high school, I wanted to have an impact on the scientific field, and I always wanted to work in a lab,” he said. “So to me, ASR was the perfect opportunity for me to explore my passion.” Wasserman’s project, “APC-Mediated Expansion of hPSC-Derived Natural Killer Cells,” was completed at labs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan, where his mentor was based. Wasserman studied a potential novel cancer treatment that uses a body’s natural “killer cells” — white blood cells that can naturally kill off cancer cells or virally infected cells. His research involved natural killer cells derived from embryonic stem cells, blank cells that can divide and develop into many different cells. The manipulation of pathways within the cells, Wasserman explained, can generate cohorts of cytotoxic killer cells that kill cancer better than normal killer cells. He cultured the cells in order to allow them to divide, and see how well they divided, in comparison with normal natural killer cells. “I found that these cytotoxic natural killer cells actually expanded much worse than normal killer cells,” Wasserman said, “which basically means that as of now, they can’t be used as a treatment for cancer because it’s not feasible to g enerate enough of them. My research suggests that new methods need to be developed for expanding them.” Wasserman said he was attracted to stem cell research because of the cells’ medical potential. “They have a lot of potential for regenerative medicine, the potential for

Wasserman and Schwartz were enrolled in John f. Kennedy High School’s advanced Science research program. this is the 20th consecutive year that at least one Kennedy student has been named a semifinalist in the regeneron competition. cancer treatment, they have potential for a whole host of different issues,” he said. While ASR is a challenging course, both Schwartz and Wasserman said it was one they enjoyed. “This journey has been a very rigorous experience,” Schwartz said. “It’s very time-consuming, and it takes a lot of work and effort, but I really enjoyed doing it. I learned skills that I can utilize for a very long time.” Wasser man said the experience taught him about perseverance. At one point his project was contaminated, and rather then giving up, he figured out ways to overcome the setback.

“I think it really shows that you’ve got to keep pushing through it,” he said. “If you work hard enough, you can overcome everything. I think this whole experience just solidified that I want to do research. I want to go into medicine; I want to still have impacts on the medical field. It’s just been such an amazing experience to have in high school.” Three students at Wellington C. Mepham High School, in the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, were also named semifinalists in the 2024 Society for Science & Public Science Talent Search competition. That story will appear in next week’s issue.

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The Monkees icon Micky Dolenz relives those heady days when The Beatles ruled the world, musically at least.

Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber also participates, performing with Micky Dolenz and others.

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The Monkees’ drummer shares his experience with the Fab Four

It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/ pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80s’ vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons — backed by a dynamic band — this is the deﬁnitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

By Daniel Offner The Fest for Beatles Fans — the largest and longestrunning immersive experience for fans of the Fab Four — celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beatles devotees surely will want to get in on the action, next weekend, Feb. 9-11. It involves an all-star lineup of musical guests, an auction of rare memorabilia, fan meet and greets, a giant Beatles marketplace, Beatles museum, an art gallery dedicated to the Fab Four, plus even more. And since this year also marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival at JFK International Airport, it all happens at the famed TWA Hotel at JFK. Headlining this year’s event is none other than drummersinger Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, along with Laurence Juber and Steve Holley of Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Greg Bissonnette, Mark Rivera, and others. The Monkees — unlike the Fab Four themselves — were not actually a band at all. They came about through the magic of television to appear like they were a group trying to be like The Beatles, but who could never quite achieve the same level of success. “We used to have a poster of The Beatles on the set and we would throw darts at it,” Dolenz says. “We were never famous on the show. It was about the struggle for success and trying to get a record deal, which we never did on the TV show.” Ironically, the success of the NBC sitcom would launch the “imaginary band” to new heights. The Monkees would go on to achieve success they never thought attainable. Their albums climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, and soon they were selling out shows all across the country. Several of their songs, including the “(Theme From) The Monkees,” was actually written, produced and performed by songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart; later rerecorded to feature the actors’ voices. Dolenz says that during the auditions, producers required that the actors were able to play an instrument and sing. “The producers must have had in mind that we were going to play live,” he recalls. “Mike Nesmith said it was like Pinocchio becoming a real little boy.” He compared the experience to the Fox musical series “Glee,” in the sense that all four members of the group were

able to sing and act, practiced and learned the music in order to perform on tour. During the height of his show’s popularity in 1966, Dolenz was invited to sit in on a session at Abbey Road Studios. He said that, at the time, The Beatles were in the middle of tracking their song, “Good Morning, Good Morning,” for their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s

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Lonely Hearts Club Band. Interestingly, John Lennon said that the inspiration for the tune came to him from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial. Coincidentally, back in the United States, Dolenz and The Monkees were featured in several commercials for the breakfast cereal during their peak. In the years that followed, he would have many more interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. “I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan,” Dolenz says. “They were great. They got what The Monkees were all about.” He also recalls how Lennon once compared The Monkees to the Marx Brothers, because of their plucky

comedic antics. Throughout the years, Dolenz has mixed in a blend of Beatles covers into his repertoire, including “Good Morning, Good Morning,” and “A Day in the Life.” His participation in The Fest goes back to 2014, when he joined Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits on stage for a performance of “Henry VIII.” According to Dolenz, he’s most excited to share the stage with talented musicians like Laurence Juber, and just “being there” to spend time with fans and have a good time. “Its like comic-con,” Dolenz says. “I’m looking forward to going back there and hanging out in New York.”

South Shore Symphony The orchestra continues music director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season, joined by The Zandieh Trio. The young ensemble performs Beethoven’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Cello,’ and ‘Piano in C Major, Op. 56’ — known as the ‘Triple Concerto’ — which showcases the talents of violinist Cameron Zandieh, cellist Charlie Zandieh and pianist Christopher Zandieh. Performing together since 2013, their ensemble is the inevitable collaborative joint force of the three accomplished brothers. All would go on to graduate from the prestigious Juilliard School. The program also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s compelling ‘Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54.’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

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Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ on. Almost Queen visits the Paramount stage, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Almost Queen’s concerts are a true testament to the band’s love for Queen’s music. The carefully curated setlist featuring Queen’s best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga,” along with lesser known tracks. And of course, no Queen tribute concert would be complete without classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions!” It’s no wonder fans keep coming back for more. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Learn safe driving strategies and you could earn a discount on auto insurance. Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course, with instructor Thomas Duncan, at Bellmore Memorial Library, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. You will learn helpful driving strategies, and you may even qualify for a multiyear discount on your auto insurance! Plus, AARP members save 20% on the cost of the course. Upon completion, you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. 2288 Bedford Ave. Visit BellmoreLibrary.org or call (516) 785-2990 for information and to register.

Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Breast screening ‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.0.

Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.

A Night In Hollywood Step into the world of iconic films and extremely popular and lively songs heard in movies with Soundtrax’s Tribute to Hollywood, Saturday Feb. 3, at 8:15 p.m., at Bellmore Playhouse. Relive the magic of some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments through live music and visual images on a large video screen. $20. 525 Bedford Ave. N., Bellmore. Text (516) 532-3477 for info and tickets.

Merrick-Bellmore Little League/Kennedy Cougars Baseball and Softball Clinic Kids can get ready for spring sports at JFK High School, Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 11. Clinic is run by Kennedy Varsity Baseball Coach Michael Gattus and staff. Open to ages 4-6,ages 7-9 and ages 10-12; times vary. Partiipants must bring a glove, bat, and helmet. For more information, contact info@ merrickbellmorelittleleague. org; to register visit MerrickBellmoreLittleLeague. org.

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Rabbi Dorsch and Donna Stein, LCSW, will lead a conversation to unpack, validate, and raise awareness of mental health concerns and disabilities during Shabbat morning service, Saturday Feb. 3, at Merrick Jewish Center. February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. The event is brought by MJC Inclusion Committee. 225 Fox Blvd., Merrick. Visit MerrickJC.org for more.

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Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.

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impact of the social determinants of health,” Aiden Kaplan, PFY’s assistant director of operations and programs, said. The purpose of the Ruby Red Ball is two-fold, Kaplan said. PFY strives to raise awareness of “Undetectable = Untransmittable,” a term also known as U=U. If someone is living with HIV and regularly taking medication as prescribed, they can reach an undetectable viral load, rendering the virus “untransmittable.” “If people are living with HIV, and they know their status, and they’re on medication, this is going to be the end of HIV,” Kaplan said. “But people need to know their status in order to get connected to medication to become U=U.” The event also offered a number of educational opporAiden KAplAn tunities. Rapid HIV and syphiAssistant director lis testing were available, of operations and along with PrEP screenings. programs, PFY PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medicine taken to prevent contracting HIV. It has been proven to reduce the risk of getting the disease by 99 percent. Though all Americans are susceptible to HIV/AIDS, the majority of cases involve gay and bisexual males and injection drug users. Ethic groups such as Black/ African Americans and Latinos are also at a higher

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the ruby red Ball, hosted by pfY on Jan. 20, is one of many events held by the organization to support activities for the LgBtQ+ community such as rapid HiV and syphilis testing. above, members of pfY at an event last summer. risk of contracting HIV. “Our hope is that they walk away with that sense of community, some fun, but also that element of education,” Kaplan said of those who took part in the Ruby

Red Ball. For those who were unable to attend, PFY hosts similar events year-round. For more information, visit LICCPFY.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, Against KEINO M. KORPELA A/K/A KEINO KORPELA; KOSTANTINA PASCULLO; ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/15/2023, 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 2/20/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2597 South St. Marks Avenue, Bellmore A.K.A. South Bellmore, New York 11710 And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Bellmore (Unincorporated Area) In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 0063 Block 00230-00 Lot 00003 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $649,489.06 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611459/2022 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. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. (516) 510-4020 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6/2023 File Number: 17-302209 CA 144343 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AQ2, Plaintiff AGAINST NEIL ASTROW, ANDREW J. WEILAND,

MD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 9, 2018, 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 915 IRIS DRIVE, NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at North Bellmore, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 529, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $834,093.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007647/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-003740 78814 144266

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over

the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he

has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any

deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 2/7/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 79/24. BELLMORE Evelyn Pachnos & Konstantinos Kontogiannis, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum., E/s Charles St., 400’ S/o Natta Blvd., a/k/a 2013 Charles St. N.C.P.C. Local determination. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 94/24. BELLMORE - SDL Bellmore, LLC, Variance, exceeds number of stories, construct 3- story apartment building, (28 units) (Demolish existing Building)., E/s Bellmore Rd., 367.39’ S/o Linwood Ave. a/k/a 1373 Bellmore Rd. S.E.Q.R. determination not made. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Bellmore within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144600 LEGAL NOTICE FOR RELEASE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 CONTACT:Tom Volpe NOTICE TO PARENTS OF NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District parents are reminded that New York State Law requires a written transportation request annually by April 1st from parents or guardians of students (Grades 7-12) who plan to attend private or parochial schools. Requests must be submitted prior to April 1, 2024 for the school year beginning September 2024. Transportation application forms for the 2024-2025 school year are available at the Brookside School Security Desk, located at 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York 11566 or at the District website under District/Transportation: www.bellmoremerrick.k12.ny.us All students requesting non-public school transportation who did not previously attend one of our component elementary districts: Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore or North Merrick Union Free School Districts or one of the Bellmore Merrick Central High School District’s (BMCHSD) schools, must register with the BMCHSD. Please call 992-1003 to schedule an appointment with the Central Registrar, at the Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York. Registration is By Appointment Only. 144649 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 3-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 9th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 3-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 3-2024, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144597 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: BELLMORE SHORE ROAD (TH593/23) - STOP All traffic traveling west bound on Harbor Lane shall come to a full stop. NEWBRIDGE ROAD (TH 594/23) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Bennett Avenue shall come to a full stop. FRANKLIN SQUARE CENTER DRIVE (TH 576/23) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Glen Drive shall come to a full stop. LEVITTOWN PARKER AVENUE (TH 591/23) - STOP All traffic traveling north bound of Rib Lane shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144592 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders

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Braving the cold at a wintertime flea market When you think about flea markets and street fairs, most picture a warm day in the spring, summer or fall. But along Sunrise Highway, travelers on Sundays have likely passed the winter flea market in Merrick — and it’s a great place to get out of the house, stretch your legs and shop around for a trinket or two through the cold months of January, February and March. The flea market happens every weekend, thanks to a collaboration with Nassau County Fairs and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. There’s plenty of parking and free admission. The entrance is in the parking lot of the corner of Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue, at 1 Broadcast Plaza, Merrick. Since Nov. 26, travelers from near and far have flocked to the fair. Vendors present a unique selection of items, including but not limited to antiques, jewelry, pocketbooks, footwear and more. If vendors want to sign up for the fair which takes place on Sundays only, it’s

$50 a slot. Each vendor will get two parking spaces — one for their vehicle and one to sell items. Vendors can begin setting up for the fair’s opening at 8 a.m. The fair closes at 5 p.m. If you’re planning to attend, fair supervisors recommend dressing warmly and bringing an umbrella. In cases of severe weather, the market will close. There’s a bathrooms on site, and sometimes food vendors as well. There’s something for everyone at the flea market. On Jan. 14, vendor John McCar thy displayed a variety of antiques and jewelry, while Rufino Reyes had bags, wallets and more for sale. It’s not the holiday season any longer, but you never know what you may find. For more information on the market, and ones taking place nearby, visit NassauCountyFairs.com or call (516) 4426000. The last weekend for the fair is March 31. —Jordan Vallone

Vendor Rufino Reyes was selling pocketbooks, wallets, footwear and more.

Braving the cold, shoppers flocked to the Merrick train station parking lot.

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of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE FARMERS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 400 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 17 feet. (TH-603/23) ROOSEVELT EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 492 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-599/23) (NR) VALLEY STREAM

ALDEN AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 126 feet west of the west curbline of Charles Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-604/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: FRANKLIN SQUARE MAPLE DRIVE - south side, starting at a point 90 feet west of the west curbline of Court House Road, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-319/20 - 1/26/21) (TH-598/23) ALL PERSONS

INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144594

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At Sunday’s flea market on Sunrise Highway, John McCarthy showed off an array of antiques and jewelry for sale. Vendors can partake in the event for $50 a slot.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 2, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 56, Block 405, Lot 613-614. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RON FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #101105 144656

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Whether you’re looking for antiques or tools, there’s something for everyone. Rubin Simonov was selling a selection of tools.

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wo are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It’s a reality of current political life that in a nation of 50 states and more than 300 million people, two small states like Iowa and New Hampshire can play such a commanding role in determining the nominee of a major political party. Not only do they have small populations, but their pETER demographics are atypical of so KinG much of the rest of the country. They have no large cities, very few minorities and minimal union membership. As for the Democrats, President Biden was and is their only candidate, guaranteeing his renomination and creating the probability of another general election campaign between two

candidates, Biden and Trump, who are viewed unfavorably by a significant majority of the American people. The remaining question is whether Haley has any viable path to victory and, if not, how long she will remain in the race. Supporters of Trump, of course, are calling for Haley to end her candidacy so that all energy and funding can be directed toward the general election against Biden. Let me acknowledge up front that I am biased toward Haley. During her time as ambassador to the United Nations, I had the chance to meet with her and to observe the outstanding job she did fighting for and defending America’s interests from attacks in that dysfunctional, antiAmerican international body. Her forceful, articulate encounters with ambassadors from Russia and anti-Israel, third-world dictatorships rank alongside those of Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick during the Reagan years. I always found Haley to be cordial

and agreeable as well as knowledgeable and dedicated. Members of her security detail would tell me how thoughtful she was, with no arrogance or condescension. And as a practicing politician for many years, I truly admire how she has bested all the other Trump challengers in what is such a grueling marathon. Running for Congress in a single district for a few months is exhausting enough. Doing that nationwide for more than a year as a decided underdog, defying the odds while fighting off slings and arrows from Trump, is in another league altogether. Having said all that, I don’t think Haley has a real chance of beating Trump to the nomination. The next major contest will be the South Carolina primary on Feb. 24. Though she was a successful governor of that state, polling shows her trailing Trump by as much as 30 points. After that, her only even remote hope would be the multiple state primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5. Adding to her woes

he former ambassador shouldn’t surrender to Trump’s heavyhanded tactics.

is the reality that the more it appears Trump will be the certain nominee, the more her funding will dry up. Still, I think Haley has the right to stay in at least for a while longer. Not only is it difficult for a candidate who has made it this far to give up her dream overnight, but Trump’s barrage of petty attacks on her in his speech after the New Hampshire primary would make her withdrawal from the race appear to be a surrender to his heavy-handed tactics. As for the Trump camp’s appeal for party unity and a concerted effort against Biden, Trump squandered that opportunity not just by attacking Haley, whose support he will need in November. He also missed his chance to lay out his case against Biden before a national audience. My guess is that, sooner rather than later, Haley will realize that she has taken her campaign as far as it can go, and will withdraw. But she will do that at a time and in a manner of her choosing. And she will do it with class. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequipATRiCK ties. Demonizing your presumed piZZo foes is not. There are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-call-

ing diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by

those aggrieved and fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence.

he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.

Recalcitrant people do not need to remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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t was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. Rain and wind pounded the South Shore well into the evening on Jan. 9. And when the high tide rolled in early the next morning, all bets were off for communities like Freeport, Baldwin Harbor and the Five Towns, among others. Streets, yards and even highways flooded. Stalled cars were found in many of these temporary ponds, almost like boats floating on the water. Yet this was nothing new to so many who call these communities home. And it’s likely to only get worse as time goes by. The seawater surrounding Long Island has been rising more than an inch every decade. By the time our children and grandchildren welcome a new century in 2100, key parts of the South Shore will be underwater. That’s a couple of lifetimes away, but we’re feeling the effects now, when even something as simple as a swelling high tide can wreak havoc on our streets and our properties. Our elected leaders have their work cut out for them as they try to figure out how to curb this rise in the coming years and decades. In the meantime, the rest of us need to make sure we stay safe and keep our families protected.

But what can we do? One, make sure you have flood insurance — and be careful, it’s typically a separate policy from what you might have on your home. But even more important: Heed the warnings of emergency officials when storms or flooding hit an area. If you’re told to evacuate, for example, don’t waste time, and do it. The fears of leaving your home behind, of course, are quite real. What happens if looters get there before you come back? And do you really have to leave? Aren’t emergency officials’ pronouncements more often than not an overreaction? When it comes to natural disasters, it’s all about being safe. The alternative, staying at home, not only threatens your safety — and maybe even your life — but rescuing you later could tie up essential resources that may be needed elsewhere. It’s better to go, and then come back later when you get the all-clear. Whether it’s before, during or after a flood, the National Weather Service says that the most important thing you can do is stay informed. Turn on your local news. Visit your local newspaper’s website. Hop onto social media. Learn about evacuation orders, flooded roads, and anything else that could potentially mean the difference between life and death.

If you’re in an area you think could be subject to flooding, get to higher ground. Secure your home and go. If you have time, unplug appliances, and even disconnect utilities. And on top of everything else, avoid floodwaters. Don’t drive through them. Don’t walk through them. Just stay away. You might think you know where the bottom is — and the water may seem almost serene — but you have no idea what’s below the surface. The ground could have been washed away, and there’s a chance a current is flowing just below where you can see — enough to pull you away, or even under. And if that’s not enough, driving through saltwater will ruin your car. While Nassau County has avoided flood-related deaths for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. More than half of those lives lost occur when people drive or walk into floodwaters, according to the weather service. Even a half-foot of fast-moving water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet and carry them away. Double that, and ponding water can move a small car. Long Island is our home. It’s where we work, or go to school. We want to continue living here a long time — and we start by staying safe.

Letters A call for accountability: Nassau County residents deserve better To the Editor: Nassau County residents, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the allocation of our federal pandemic aid. The recent decision by Republican-led Nassau County lawmakers to redirect most of the $262 million to the general fund rather than the originally allocated essential community projects is not only disheartening, but irresponsible. This substantial funding, which already had bipartisan resolutions in the Legislature, was intended to directly impact our community by assisting with funding mental health programs, addressing food insecurity, enhancing public safety, supporting public-works projects, and aiding small businesses. Instead, the diversion of this money to the general fund raises concerns about neglecting urgent needs for the sake of political interests. Particularly distressing is the allocation of $10 million for a marketing and tourism budget celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary. This move suggests a focus on political patronage rather than addressing the pressing needs of Nassau County residents. Equally troubling are the actions of Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, a key figure in this decision and

the Republican candidate in the Feb. 13 special congressional election. Leaving the meeting before the vote demonstrates a neglect of legislative responsibilities. Is this the representation the 3rd Congressional District deserves? Residents of the district, remember that actions speak louder than words! It’s

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atching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. I am angry that some 1,200 Israeli civilians were murdered in ways that the most twisted minds couldn’t imagine. However, I am also grieving for Palestinians held eriC hostage by post Hamas. Women, children and others who didn’t ask to be part of this conflict. People whose homes, schools, hospitals and even

mosques have been turned into weapons-storage facilities and bases to fight Israeli soldiers. It is particularly important, when speaking about the conflict, for both supporters and detractors of Israel to uncouple Hamas from innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Yes, there are child soldiers, and many children are inculcated to hate from a young age, but they, too, are victims. Victims of a terrorist group that puts a higher priority on the death of Israel than the lives of its own civilians. There is another reason to distinguish between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. On Oct. 7, while homes in southern Israel were still burning and

Hamas terrorists were still inside Israel, many anti-Israel protesters didn’t make the distinction between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. We rarely heard condemnation of the Hamas attack. When calling for a better life for the Palestinians in Gaza, or a ceasefire, there was no mention of Israeli hostages or murdered civilians. We’ve seen similar language on college campuses nationwide and in rallies in New York City. We have seen posters of hostages torn down, we have seen anti-Zionist phrases like “From the river to the sea” uttered, and violent mobs that look nothing like the peace vigils of those who support Israel. This in itself is a microcosm of the HamasIsrael conflict. I am led to believe that

e must recognize the difference between Gaza’s terrorists and its victims.

without caveats, without clarifying statements, many of Israel’s detractors do not support a Jewish state, and may even support the murder of innocent Israelis. I hope I’m wrong. If we can’t agree to disagree here, how can we ever imagine a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East? So my request to Israel’s supporters and detractors is this: If you support a long-term solution to this conflict that allows Israelis and Palestinians alike to thrive, distinguish between those in Gaza who are terrorists and those who are victims of Hamas. As Israel seeks to destroy Hamas, a goal it will achieve, it is incumbent on all of us to separate those who will be defeated with Hamas, and those who deserve a better way of life moving forward. Eric Post is the Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee.

As the result of a production error last week, we are reprinting Eric Post’s column in its correct form.

Letters County. It’s time to prioritize our well-being over political interests and ensure that our elected officials truly represent the needs and concerns of our community. ALExIS PACE Long Beach

Is Lancman aware of Pilip’s IDF experience? To the Editor: In his letter in the Jan. 18-24 issue, “Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time,” Rory Lancman used 500 words to posit the absurd idea that Tom Suozzi will be a better supporter of Israel than Mazi Pilip, who was a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces. Sorry, even 5,000 words wouldn’t convince anyone. DENNIS DuFFY Lynbrook

Suozzi is a champion in ‘tikkun olam,’ repairing the world To the Editor: If Democratic, Republican and independent voters in the Third Congressional District might agree on anything, it’s that our politics and world seem broken. As a proud Jewish-American, I strongly support Tom Suozzi for Congress. He embodies the principles of “tikkun olam,” the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” Having Suozzi in Congress to fight for Israel and promote a secure and lasting peace in the Middle East could not be more urgent. As a strong non-Jewish ally, he is

uniquely qualified to fight within his party, and work across the aisle, to maintain the bipartisan support that is so critical for Israel. Tom will work tirelessly to combat antisemitism and all other forms of hate, ensuring that Jews and other religious minorities can live safely in the u.S. His commitment to many Jewish institutions in our community, including Jewish schools, community centers, and the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, spans over three decades. Suozzi’s impact on education, health care, the environment, reducing gun violence, and preserving a woman’s right to choose resonates strongly with Jewish values. He has received the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the New York State Nurses Association, NYSuT, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Sierra Club, among others. Despite the desperate disinformation spread by his opponents, Suozzi has a realistic and nuanced approach to immigration, keeping with the Jewish value of “Welcome the stranger.” That’s why he worked with Republicans to develop a plan to pay for a secure border, and pathways for immigrants seeking a better life to remain legally and pay taxes in the u.S. His bipartisan approach and collaborative spirit make him a leader who can bridge divides, cultivate unity, and champion the values we hold dear. His experience and proven ability to work across party lines demonstrate his effectiveness in getting things done for all of his constituents. Tom’s dedication to public service, proven track record and commitment to transparency starkly contrast with his opponent. The voters of this district need and deserve someone who will hit the ground

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running, not someone requiring onthe-job training. unfortunately, Suozzi’s opponent has refused to debate. Like her friend George Santos, she has scant relevant experience. She won’t answer questions or state her positions, even when civic groups and the media have repeatedly asked for them. She also

has questionable financials and resists transparency. Please join me in voting for Tom Suozzi in the Feb. 13 special election. I look forward to seeing him contribute to improving our district and our country. ALLISON WHITE Port Washington

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