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NUMC to receive $2.5M to combat opioid epidemic By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
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In Mineola on Feb. 5, Meg Ryan, acting chief executive officer of the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, said the hospital treated 20,000 patients last year in its addiction services unit. NUMC is receiving $2.5 million from the county to help it expand its mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
Joined by various health professionals and drug treatment organizations, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced the allocation of $6.8 million for opioid use prevention, education and treatment on Feb. 5 in Mineola. The money will be distributed to health care providers across the county, as well as the Nassau County Police Department. “Every years, tens of thousands of people die from fentanyl overdose, many of them young people,” Blakeman said. Drug overdose deaths surged at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, hitting a record high by the end of 2020. Many health experts say the increase was fueled by fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin. Catholic Health Services, which is headquartered at CoNtINUEd oN pagE 2
Kiwanis bridges the gap with younger generations By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
Around East Meadow, the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow is well known for its acts of service to both the community and its children. Leaders of the club recently bridged the connection between its adult members and kids even further, by inviting the president and vice president of the Key Club at East Meadow High School to lead a meeting. Under Kiwanis International, there are several avenues for youth to become involved, at the elementary level with K-Kids, the middle school level with Builders Clubs, and at the high
school level with Key Clubs. In college, there’s Circle K, and for members of the community with special needs, there’s Aktion Clubs. In many of East Meadow’s schools, Kiwanis works closely with each of its youth groups. East Meadow High School’s Key Club is led by president, Mahira Ahmed, and vice president, Geneva Bhagroo. East Meadow Kiwanis President Joe Parisi joined the organization in 2018, and said at one point, it was common for Key Club members to lead meetings. The coronavirus pandemic and other reasons took the club away from this, and after speak-
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MAhIRA AhMED President, East Meadow High School Key Club ing with Catherine Razzano, the Key Club liaison for East Meadow High School, they decided to bring it back. “It’s important to us — it’s important to Catherine and I — because our club is about kids,” Parisi said. “What we’re trying
to do is build a closer relationship between what I call the parents — the Kiwanis Club — and the K-Kids, the Builders Club and Key Clubs. So that’s really why we’re reinvigorating it.” “ I t ’s b r i d g i n g t h e g a p between the kids and the adults, so they can see the next step,” Razzano said, “and they can see what they’re working towards.”
Razzano and Parisi prepared Ahmed and Bhagroo ahead of the Jan. 23 meeting they led in the Grand Stage Diner in East Meadow, providing notes and instructions. The girls opened the meeting with the club’s opening song, “My Country Tis of Thee,” and then introduced dignitaries who attended, and CoNtINUEd oN pagE 9
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Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, will receive $2 million, and the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow will receive $2.5 million. The police department is slated to receive $500,000, which will allow it to purchase state-of-the-art equipment to identify fentanyl on the street. The county will also allocate $600,000 per year toward various education initiatives to inform the public about drug abuse and opioid addiction. At its news conference on Monday, the county showed a recently recorded public service announcement featuring county Health Commissioner Dr. Irene Gelman and Anissa Moore, deputy commissioner of health and human services. “These public service announcements will start off within the next couple of weeks,” Blakeman said, “which will give people in the community the opportunity to know where they can go for help, whether it’s treatment, counseling or any educational purpose.” Dr. Larry Eisenstein, former county health commissioner and now the chief public and community health officer at Catholic Health, said the health care network was appreciative of the funding. “We saw that the pandemic exacerbated what was a growing problem with regard to opioid use and mental health,” Eisenstein said. “One in four people in this country has a diagnosable mental health disorder.” Catholic Health will embed primary-care physician offices with social workers and case managers to screen patients, and identify earlier those who may be suffering from substance abuse, Blakeman explained. Eisenstein said the money would be used to “build a center of excellence.” “We’re going to be growing our operations — we’re going to be adding identifying navigators to our prima-
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County executive Bruce Blakeman announced the allocation of $6.8 million to help health care providers fight the opioid and substance abuse epidemic. ry-care practice,” he said. “This is going to be serving Nassau County, based out of our hub at Mercy Hospital, with our new Family Health Center on the grounds of Mercy Hospital.” Eisenstein emphasized that the services would be accessible to all. “We’re going to be making services available that if they don’t want to answer us on the spot, they know exactly where to go without barriers,” he said. “Catholic Health could not be more excited about this great opportunity — I cannot be more excited about it because preventative health has always been my life’s work.” Blakeman said that the county is supplementing
NUMC’s mental health facilities, where it also treats those struggling with substance abuse. Meg Ryan, acting chief executive officer of NUMC, said the funds are “well needed.” The hospital plans to build outpatient rooms, bathrooms, counseling centers, conference rooms and nursing stations on its 10th floor, where there’s an inpatient mental health and addiction unit, and to expand facilities on its ground floor, by the emergency room, to treat patients struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders, Ryan explained. “Last year, we had 20,000 patients that went through NUMC for addiction services,” she said, “so with this money, we’ll be able to treat even more and help Nassau County.” The county has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and over $92 million in settlements form opioid manufactures, distributors and retailers. County Legislator Delia DeReggi-Whitton, the minority caucus leader, said less than $7 million of that money has been spent. She called Monday’s announcement a “disappointment.” “After two years of delays, the agencies that have been promised funding should have been paid in full, and a significant amount of additional funding should also have been released,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Neither have happened. “To have just paid about one-seventh of our opioid funding more than two years later is an insult to every family that continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic,” she continued. “This money cannot be used for anything else other than addressing opioid addiction, and I feel Nassau must begin distributing this funding at a pace that meets the urgency of this crisis.”
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The East Meadow Fire District was awarded the Dave Rothbaum Silver Fox Award at the Feb. 2 installation dinner.
Celebrating East Meadow’s businesses The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Installation dinner was an evening that celebrated businesses, community relationships and meaningful partnerships throughout the year. It took place on Feb. 2 at the Westbury Manor, a catering hall and event space on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. This year’s ceremonies were led by Thomas Gallagher, a past president of the chamber. The Color Guard was presented by East Meadow Boy Scout Troop 362. Anthony Bott, of Worth Property Management & Real Estate Brokerage, was installed as the chamber’s 2024 president. He assumes the role, following last year’s president, James Skinner. County Legislator Tom McKevitt installed Bott, and the chamber’s board of directors and officers for the coming year. The chamber named Dr. John Zaso, a pediatrician who’s office is on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, as its Person of the Year. Additional awards were given to Ryan Parkman, named Board Member of the Year, the East Meadow Fire District, who received the David Rothbaum Silver Fox Award, and Taleen Krug, who was awarded the Marvin Bernstein Humanitarian Award. Whether influential members of the community were being honored, or businesses that have gone above and beyond, the evening highlighted the good work of the chamber, and looked ahead to what’s to come. For more, visit EastMeadowChamber.com. –Jordan Vallone
State Assemblyman John Mikulin, Chamber President Anthony Bott and Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt.
Bott,of Worth Property Management & Real Estate Brokerage, was sworn in as the chamber’s new president. James Skinner, immediate past president of the chamber, with Ryan Parkman, who was named Board Member of the Year.
Taleen Krug, right, was given the Marvin Bernstein Humanitarian Award. Above, with James Skinner.
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vaSILIS TrIaNTafYLLOu North Shore Senior Basketball JANUARY 29, 2024 is a night Triantafyllou will never forget. He etched himself into the Nassau County and North Shore boys’ basketball record book by scoring his 1,000th career points in a victory over Lawrence. He reached the plateau in thrilling fashion with a last-second three pointer, giving him 40 points for the game. “Big V” as he’s called, ranks among the county’s scoring leaders at 22 ppg and has the Vikings in line for a high playoff seed.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook .................5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway ....... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence ........ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp......... 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 Girls Basketball: Westbury at Uniondale ................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach.............. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Freeport...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Kennedy .................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Plainview ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont .......................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Carey ......................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Long Beach at V.S. Central ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at East Meadow .........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham .................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun.......................... 2 p.m. Girls Basketball: Kennedy at South Side..............3:30 p.m.
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East Meadow seniors Matthew Rodriguez and Joseph Arbitello are headed back to the Nassau County Division 1 wrestling championships on the heels of runner-up finishes last winter as well as qualifying tournament titles last Saturday. Rodriguez has 35 wins on the season — only 3 losses — and is considered the one to beat at 160 pounds this weekend at Hofstra after reaching the county finals at 152 as a junior. He recorded three pins in the qualifier hosted by J e r i c h o, c a p p e d by a w i n o ve r Mepham’s Daniel Molloy in the finals in 3:53. “Matt’s our lone captain and he’s looking for a county title and All-State,” Jets coach Vin Romanotto said. “It’s not going to be a breeze, but the stage is never too big for him. There are some tough kids in the weight class like [Greg] Milone from Long Beach, [Joe] Keesee from Mineola and [Oleg] Daniloff from Hewlett.” Arbitello, second in the county at 285 pounds a year ago, also notched three impressive pins in the qualifier to take home the crown. His longest match last Saturday lasted 1:42. In the finals, he handled Garden City’s Zachary Olson in 1:35 for his 25th victory of the campaign in 31 bouts. “Joseph has faced top-notch competition all season and has some quality wins over some Suffolk opponents and also at the Eastern States tournament where Matthew and some others got great experience too,” Romanotto said. “Both of those guys won matches at the state tournament last year as well.” Senior Brady Hohlman also captured first place in the qualifier, topping a four-win day at 145 pounds with an 8-3 decision over Garden City’s Gabe Cohen in the finals. Hohlman, who’ll take a record of 25-8 into the county tournament stage as well as the experience of competing at 152 and 160 often, grinded out a 1-0 semifinal victory over Wantagh’s Matthew Merecka.
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Junior Matthew Motamedian, left, reached the 124-pound finals at last Saturday’s qualifier and is one of many Jets seeking a strong finish to the campaign. “Brady wrestled tough and he’s looking to hit the podium,” Romanotto said, referring to a top-six finish for AllCounty honors. “He qualified for counties last season and he looks to be peaking at the right moment.” The Jets, who went 4-5 in dual meets, had two finalists in the qualifier: junior Matthew Motamedian at 124 and freshman Nico Rodriguez at 131. Motamedian (24-7) has made tremendous strides since last season, Romanotto noted, and has earned some wins against likely All-County finishers. He was ranked fifth in the weight class prior to the qualifier.
Nico Rodriguez, who last season became East Meadow’s first-ever eighth-grader to earn All-County, is 26-7 and “very capable,” Romanotto said, of another spot on the podium despite facing all upperclassmen. Another freshman, 152-pounder Alexande Lengu (16 wins) placed third in the qualifier after missing a chunk of time due to injury. He was undefeated at the middle school level last season. Also set to represent East Meadow in the county tournament are senior Will Tucker (160), sophomores Ryan Lopez (215) and James Gailiano (145), and freshman Vito Matthews (116.)
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Long Island needs more volunteer firefighters By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com
Long Island is in dire need of volunteer firefighters. Here in Nassau County, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. “It’s a crisis,” said Michael Uttaro, Nassau County’s fire marshal. The county saw a large boost in volunteer firefighters just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reaching more than 10,000 strong at its peak. But that enthusiasm has since dwindled, Uttaro said, and protecting communities depends on those willing to step up and defend it. “We had a little bit of a spike where people wanted to help their communities,” he said. “They were inspired and had feelings of patriotism. That has waned off. And it’s waned off significantly.” But not all is lost. Edward Tase Jr., president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, believes it is up to local fire departments — and ultimately the state — to help fix this issue and raise volunteer numbers. In fact, the state firefighters association is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to properly invest in recruitment efforts. Otherwise, the volunteer-based system that has always fueled Long Island may
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. eventually collapse, forcing both Nassau and Suffolk counties to move toward professional firefighters, like those in neighboring New York City. And that could get expensive. The 80,000 volunteers who staff fire departments throughout the state save taxpayers $4.7 billion each year, according to a state firefighters association study. There are 179 fire departments on Long Island — more than 70 of them found in Nassau — with all but two being volunteer. “We’re fighting with the government right now,” Tase said. “When you join as
a volunteer firefighter, you get a $200 credit on your state income tax. I’m pushing to get it to $800, and pushing for the state to understand the value that we provide.” But volunteering comes with other perks and benefits beyond the income tax credit: breaks on property taxes, grants and scholarships for free or reduced college tuition, and even retirement benefits and service pensions. “We need to do better and connect more with the communities we serve,” Uttaro said, adding that by having better
community connections, the county can not only grow its active volunteer roster, but also increase the fire department’s diversity. Although Nassau’s population is becoming more diverse, those demographics aren’t always translating over into the community fire departments. “We’re missing those folks,” Uttaro said, “and the opportunity to get them to join and let them know about the community they just moved into, and how they can help.” Another state study found that nearly half of New York residents are interested in volunteering at their local fire department — something Uttaro says he wants to capitalize on. More than “66 percent of the people surveyed said they would stop down at their local firehouse to get more information on volunteering,” the fire marshal said, “so now it is our job to roll out the welcome mat.” Regina Cabrera found her way to volunteering for her local fire department in Patchogue. And despite what some might believe about doing this kind of work, there is still plenty of opportunity to still have a life outside of the fire station. “I have a social life,” she said. “I go to church. I have a 9-to-5. I do a lot. But why not push yourself to do something? You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.”
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announced club member’s birthdays. Afterwards, they followed a meeting agenda, discussing upcoming events, other important topics, and any club updates. “What was also great in that section of the meeting is that they gave their own update about what they’re doing in their own club,” Parisi said. “It gave insight to the members that were there what these young ladies are doing, what their club is doing.” Ahmed, 17, who’s been on the board of East Meadow High School’s Key Club for the last three years, said when she joined the organization in ninth grade, meetings were still being held virtually due to the pandemic. Now a senior, she said she was inspired by the club’s leaders at the time — and it encouraged her to want to remain involved in Key Club. “I think the thing that stuck out the most was that I was inspired by the way the club president and the board at the time were able to create community service events, and still donate food for people in need during Thanksgiving time, during Covid,” she said. “These acts of kindness really go a long way, and I wanted to be a part of that.” Ahmed added that now, she draws inspiration from Kiwanis’s leaders. “The Kiwanis board for East Meadow is some of the most hardworking and inspirational people I have ever met,” she said. “Mr. Parisi, Ms. Razzano, work super hard to facilitate this message of a really strong, Kiwanis community that is dedicated to doing good on Long Island.” Being that the meeting was held in a public restaurant, Parisi and Razzano said they both received compliments on behalf of the girls for how professional and well-spoken they were. “The club is about kids,” Parisi emphasized, “and
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Kiwanis president Joe parisi and Catherine razzano, the liaison for the Key Club, left, invited mahira ahmed and geneva Bhagroo, right, to lead a meeting as a way to bridge the gap between Kiwanis members and future leaders. we need to have the kids in the club come to the meetings. And they understood it — these two girls are smart.” East Meadow Kiwanis also has a liaison for the Key Club at W.T. Clarke High School in Salisbury, and while nothing is finalized yet, Parisi said they’d love to have its leaders join them in a meeting as well. “I think it was really exciting to talk with these people, as the younger person in the room, because I really
do look up to them because of their hard work,” Ahmed said. “Kiwanis is such a big commitment. I have a lot of respect for these people who really work hard outside of their own jobs and come together to do good for the community. “I think it’s really special that they get the youth involved, like me and Geneva, because it shows the next generation of Kiwanis how the Kiwanis board of East Meadow works.”
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Students of Gloria Glick now on display Throughout the month of February, East Meadow community members will have an opportunity to view the work of not only one talented artist — but several. The Students of Gloria Glick, an art show at the East Meadow Public Library, officially opened at a reception on Feb. 4, and features many of Glick’s pieces, as well as those of her students. Glick is a longtime East Meadow resident and an established artist and teacher of art. A multiaward-winning artist, she excels as an instructor. The curated show at the library demonstrates her abilities as a teacher, clearly seen in the high-quality work that her students produce. Alongside Glick is the work of nine additional women, including Sandra Gallof, Carolyn Weissfeld, Fran Harlick, Rose Mackin, Judy Aubin, Barbara Reichling, Dorinda Palmisano, Linda Reynolds and Angela O’Connell. While Glick was unable to attend Sunday’s reception, many of her students, their families and friends were present. A pamphlet walks viewers through each piece on display, and denotes if they are for sale or not. In total, 30 pieces are available for viewing. To view the exhibit, visit the library at 1886 Front Street, East Meadow. For more, visit EastMeadow.info.
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Linda Reynolds, a Massapequa resident, was joined by family and friends at the art reception. Several of her pieces are featured.
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Judy Aubin of Bethpage with her work at the reception. Throughout the room filled with artwork by 10 artists, certain pieces are for sale.
The show features the work of Gloria Glick — an accomplished artist and longtime East Meadow resident, as well as the work of her students. Above, Glick’s painting ‘Waiting for the Next Event,’ which one first place at the Manhasset Art Association.
Laura Fitzpatrick of North Merrick and Linda Reynolds of Massapequa observe some of Reynolds’ work.
The Students of Gloria Glick, the art show for the month of February at the East Meadow Public Library, officially opened at a reception on Feb. 4.
Barbara Reichling of Farmingdale in front of some of her pieces.
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By Karen Bloom Super Sunday weekend is upon us. And with it, the start of the Year of the Dragon, which arrives Feb. 10. Before everyone’s attention turns to the Big Game, why not partake of some more New Year’s revelry with an Asian twist? So take out the broom and sweep away the winter doldrums with a Lunar New Year gathering. The dragon is the sixth year of the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 years (and 12 different animals) total. A majestic and lucky creature in Chinese folklore, the dragon symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. According to the Chinese horoscope, 2024 is a year full of potential and opportunities for personal growth, professional success and social impact. The dragon is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. Each element gives the dragon a different personality and destiny. Actually the Year of the Wood Dragon, 2024 is also known as Yang Wood on Dragon, or Jia Chen. The fixed element of the dragon (chen) is Earth (Wu), which represents stability, honesty and loyalty. The variable element of the dragon in 2024 is yang wood, or jia, further representing growth, creativity and flexibility. The wood dragon, according to the lore, is the most creative and visionary of the dragons. They are optimistic, ambitious and adventurous — ready to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are also generous, compassionate, and loyal to their friends. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is expected to be a time of visionary leaders, innovators and problem solvers. It’s also predicted to be a great year to start new projects, explore new opportunities, and create value for yourself and others. Lunar New Year is all about spectacle, from those ubiquitous fireworks and dancing dragons, to an assortment of delectable food. That’s why it’s a holiday anyone can enjoy — and a great time to host a party. From the décor and color scheme, to the food, Lunar New Year is rich in beautiful symbols. If you’ve got a round table, this is the time to use it, because it is a sign of wholeness. Decorate it with red and gold accents to represent good luck and prosperity. During Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. People wear red, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “hong bao” (or “lucky money”) in red envelopes. That’s because red symbolizes happiness, abundance and good fortune. It also symbolizes fire, which according to legend, can drive away bad luck. There are all sorts of symbolic foods, each associated with specific blessings or good luck. Noodles — in dishes such as Snake Alley Noodles — stand for longevity. Pork symbolizes wealth. A whole chicken? Completeness and prosperity. Supplement the meal with other symbolic foods, such as pot stickers or spring rolls (said to bring prosperity because they resemble gold ingots); a bowl of tangerines or oranges
(their Chinese names sound like the words for “luck” and “wealth”); fortune cookies to go with dessert — you can even insert your own customized fortunes for the year ahead. For the ultimate in a customized fortune, make homemade fortune cookies and write creative fortunes to delight and amuse your guests. And at the stroke of midnight, open your doors and windows to release the stresses of the old year.
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• 1/3 cup stir-fry Sauce • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips • 10 to 12 ears canned whole baby corn, rinsed (optional) Combine stir-fry sauce and garlic. Cut asparagus crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
Classic Fried Rice
• 6 strips bacon, cut 1/2-inch pieces • 1 egg, beaten • 8 green onions and tops, sliced • 4 cups cold, cooked rice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to the side of the pan; add egg and scramble. Move egg over and add green onions to the skillet; saute for about a minute. Stir in the rice, add garlic and soy sauce. Toss until mixture is well blended and heated through.
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• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 pound ground pork • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 3/4 cup chopped green onions and tops • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp, rinsed and drained Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Stir-fry pork with ginger, garlic and red pepper in hot wok or large skillet over medium heat, until pork is cooked. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Pour over noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Relive those great R&B tunes of days gone by as some top R&B groups take the stage at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center for an evening of classic sounds. Blue Magic, Black Ivory and The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear sing their greatest hits. The evening is hosted by ‘Big Murph’ of Classic Soul 107.5 FM’s ‘Murph in the Morning and Instant Classic Radio Show.’ Sing along to such favorites as ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ ‘I Miss You,’ ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Sideshow.’ The iconic Philly soul group Blue Magic — known for dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves — peaked in 1974 with the Top 10 pop hit ‘Sideshow.’ Romantic, sensual, soothing and captivating are the words that describe Blue Magic’s musical talents. They reached Gold status with ‘Sideshow,’ their first million-selling hit single. Besides their exquisite vocal harmonies. they’re also known for their masterful storytelling choreography. Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi. edu/pac, or (516) 877-4000.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on. Almost Queen is back with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, they transport 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. Their authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Friends of the Brothers visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Hear songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers’ career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeedingsupport and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Weekly Mah Jongg Join the JULIETS for Mah Jongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, Thursdays, noon-4 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.). All levels of players welcome. Open to women and men. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave. For more information, email mahjonggCBT@ yahoo.com or contact Beth Tikvah office at (516) 785-2445.
Mah Jongg Enjoy Mah Jongg and canasta, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center. $5 contribution. No outside food allowed. Bring your own games and cards. Lssons available. 1400 Prospect Ave. Call (516) 4283693.for more information.
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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Feb. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ 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.
‘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.
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Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. Stop by to learn all about this special year, believed to bring an abundance of opportunities, wealth and luck for everyone. Make a dragon craft to take home. For ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Breast screening 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/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
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Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper continues to delight audiences everywhere. The most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 11, noon. Follow along in this fast-paced musical production as the ragged Cinderella meets up with the handsome prince looking for a bride. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a bingo game at East Meadow BethEl Jewish Center, in East Meadow, starting at 6 p.m. Prizes, progressive games, bell jar prizes and refreshments will be provided.1400 Prospect Ave. For information, contact (516) 483-4205.
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Violinist Ariel Horowitz performs at East Meadow Public Library, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Horowitz enjoys an active concert schedule both as a soloist and as one-half of Vision Duo, an ensemble formed with fellow CAG artist BrittonRené Collins in 2021. Horowitz is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the Heartbeat Music Project (HMP), a tuition-free program offering music and Navajo (Diné) cultural education as well as direct aid resources to young people in grades K-12 living in the Navajo Nation and their families. 1886 Front St, East Meadow. For more information, visit EastMeadow. info.
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.
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NYU Langone designed its new ambulatory care facility with a goal in mind: Creating a one-stop destination for patients’’ medical needs. The hospital — at 1111 Franklin Ave., in Garden City — offers more than 30 specialties under one roof, intended to make the days of running between appointments and specialists a thing of the past. “So, it’s no longer having the patient go to multiple places — the places come to them,” said Martin Chavez, chief of maternal-fetal medicine, at the Garden City center. “And it’s not so bad of a place to be when you need services.” The new hospital encompasses an entire half-mile block — which some neighbors may remember as the old Bloomingdale’s store — making it the largest ambulatory care center on Long Island. The $170 million facility is the latest development in Nassau County’s goal of becoming a premier site for health care, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The county is investing a significant amount of money in marketing Nassau County as a destination site for medical tourism,” he said. “I believe this is very, very important for our economy. It is a jewel in our whole economic development of the region. “That’s what’s so great, is to have a
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Fostering a collaborative environment was one of the most important design priorities, senior director Jean Marie Addeo said. The 300 doctors and 600 nurses and support staff work together to make patients feel comfortable. facility like this. So that people in this community who have a medical condition can get the high-quality, first-class treatment — I would say world-class treatment — here that you don’t find in many places across the world.” The ambulatory care center expects 35,000 patient visits every month, NYU Langone officials say they want to deliver hospital care without an atmosphere of coldness or sterility. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, colorful couches and coffee tables, and an outdoor garden.
“It makes a huge difference — you can see it in our patients,” Chavez said. “You can see it when our patients are able to come in and be in a comfortable environment as they wait. “Whether it’s an exam room, an ultrasound room, a consultation room, it doesn’t matter. They feel at ease. They feel safe. They feel like it’s the level of care they deserve and expect.” Experiencing illness or chronic health issues is stressful enough. The ambulatory care center is designed to remove the added challenge of juggling different spe-
cialists. Someone who is visiting a pulmonologist and discovers heart issues, for example, can now just head down the hallway to the cardiology department, rather than be caught in a cycle of referrals. “It’s not only a wonderful environment for our patients, it’s a wonderful environment to be a clinician for patients as well,” Chavez said. “Now all I have to do is walk down the hall and I can get a consultation, or talk with a colleague about a complex patient.” Balancing 25 consolidated practices and 32 specialties was no small feat, facility senior director JeanMarie Addeo said. She and other NYU Langone administrators had to figure out which departments should be separated, which should be neighbors, and which needed the most space. The resulting flow has created a very collaborative environment. The 600 nurses and support staff even have something of a running competition, Addeo said: Memorize each of the 300 doctors’ names, specialties and floors so they can match any patient to any doctor. Although the care center’s resources play a significant role in its success with patients, she added, the staffers are the real key to quality health care. “I’m incredibly proud of this beautiful, wonderful facility,” Blakeman said. “But more importantly, the people that work here that provide health care to our whole population.”
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Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 20, 2024, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 15, 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 per cent per six month’s 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 20, 2024 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.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person 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. The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2022 - 2023 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2023. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 201, 3 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes. IMPORTANT THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER.
TOwN OF HEMPSTEAd SCHOOL:3 EAST MEAdOw UFSd Name Parcel Group Lot Amount DREW FRANK 2,037.06 45 H 0279UCA01500 279 CA 150 UNIT 232 2489 HEMP TPKE INC 7,833.18 45 J 01250 PEREIRA ROSEMARIE 15,813.93 45001 00120 12-14 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY 2,290.15 45001 00180 18-21 X WESTBURY X LLC 13,319.00 45002 00690 69-71 DELMONACO GUERINO & SANDRA 13,871.01 45003 00620 62-64 WITTMANN ANTON 2,948.23 45004 00770 MEININGER MARGARET F TRUST 2,374.34 45008 00110 11-13 DIVYA REALTY INC 50,032.30 45012 00510 51-52 CALABRESE CECILIA 1,962.67 45014 00750 CAVONE NEIL & MARY 14,460.82 45018 00010 1-3 SIDDIQI AHSAN 7,100.20 45028 00260 26-29 CHEN YU KAN FELIX 8,936.09 45035 00090 9-11 HAN YONG 18,775.39 45039 00320 32-35 WILKIE ROBERT & CHRISTINE 3,302.15 45040 03330 CALABRESE M & KAUFOLD L & SERRA 1,939.03 45224 00150
IRIZARRY-THOMAS LIZA & 45236 00090 LUBRANO M MULLER & JOHN 45236 00180 SCHIAVONE CHARLES & SHIRRIL 45338 00170 ALVEREZ MIRLENE 45339 00180 DICKSON JOHN 45340 00080 MUNDY BERNARD F & MAYER DIANNE 45343 00110 GAMBICHLER ELLEN MARY 45344 00050 MC SHANE THOMAS E & RITA J 45384 00140 MURPHY RITA P LIFE ESTATE 45386 00080 BUFFOLINO VINCENT & JOSEPH 45388 00140 TRAFICANTE VINCENT 45391 00090 BIRKLER ANGELA ROSE 45391 00180 CAPROWITZ GISELLE & VARGAS WALD 45395 00010 BERKOWITZ ADRIENNE & 45404 00190 MCNIFF CECELIA LIFE ESTATE 45405 00320 TIMCO REALTY LLC 45407 00090 DIBBLE-ESTRADA FAMILY TRUST 45407 00240 CHOURAQUI LAURENCE & ANDREE 45408 00110 MARQUEZ ETAL NANCY 45410 00380 KING MICHAEL & JUNE 45417 00100 KASOFF MERRIE 45419 00090 FALCONETTI ANN & VINCENT 45421 00040 REPETTO CARLOS 45422 00040 ALBRECHT ANN LIFE ESTATE 45436 00010 INGEBRETHSEN ROBERT B & DONNA 45436 00100 MCGEOUGH MARTIN & ALLISON 45438 00060 BUCKLEY GEORGE & CECELIA C 45443 00150 BUONOCORE JDJL 45444 00280 XU VICTOR 45449 00280 TODARO JACQUELYN 45451 00100 WEBER GAIL 45456 00030 EVANZIA WILLIAM J & JEANNE F TR 45456 00140 HEIM M BRANDSTETTER & R 45456 00290 48 POLO LANE INC 45461 00160 COOGAN TRUST 45466 00210 LIU ETAL KWO-HWEI 45469 00120 VERDON GEORGE F & ROSEMARIE 45476 00160 JONGEBLOED ETAL GEORGE J 45487 00020 LOPRETE JR NICHOLAS J 45501 00190 O CONNOR FRANK & JANET 45503 00010 BRETT KEARNS MARGARET 45516 00120 SIMON JOYCE T 45519 00020 RUTIGLIANO ANNA MARIA & DONATO 45519 00050 DAFNOS ALEXANDROS & G 45519 00060 ORLANDO D DERICCO & M J 45519 00100 BERARDI ANTHONY & MARIA S 45524 00190 VINLUAN FELIX & JOANN 45539 00200 CHAN DANIEL & SUSAN 45540 00250 GOLDWEBER MAX & DOROTHY 45543 00040 PRENTICE RICHARD & FRANCES 45547 00040 MOUSTAKIS B GASPARIS & ELIAS 45547 00250 BENEVENTANO SERAFINO & GRACE 45548 00150
15,506.55 2,651.89 7,380.22 9,237.54 2,112.51
12,208.21 2,095.70 2,392.56 12,051.88 18,420.26 3,774.61 9,114.01 14,458.33 7,577.00 2,008.00 12,329.32 2,567.06 2,449.21 3,116.98 1,729.72 4,307.76 6,611.58 9,693.76 4,227.45 14,896.90 8,288.20 2,102.90 19,003.16 2,575.92 15,286.19 13,486.13 2,357.45 5,292.73 4,235.14 2,684.29 14,732.41 2,091.36 13,788.55 12,247.43 10,372.19 20,170.19 17,057.28 13,789.39 16,242.08 20,446.91 16,844.96 19,752.30 15,140.71 7,145.22 11,509.65 21,457.25 8,743.46
ANWARZADEH ABOUD & JANET 2,559.05 45550 00050 SIMON EVA LIFE ESTATE 8,948.81 45551 00320 WU STEVEN & SANDY 2,525.99 45556 00180 KLOSNER MARK ALLEN & MARAE ANNE 7,635.16 45558 00160 KOUYOUDJIAN SONIA LIFE ESTATE 15,099.61 45560 00030 HUANG ALEXANDER 18,878.24 45563 00150 MOUZAKITIS STEFANOS & VASILIKI 2,499.49 45563 00410 21ST MORTGAGE CORP 15,842.63 50 L 02240 GU SHUOQIU 504.29 50 L 0262UCA03050 221 LUCA ROCCO 17,160.30 50059 00570 57-59 CHOPYK BRYAN & JANICE 13,469.54 50067 04130 DONOHUE PAUL C F & DIANA H 2,208.27 50067 09670 FISHER DANIEL 12,448.16 50068 00360 36-39 BANCALARI ALICIA LIFE ESTATE 3,865.23 50073 03650 DIDDEN DONNA & MCGRATH ROBERT M 4,368.39 50127 00730 PLANT E & PONTICKIO E 362.12 50149 09010 COOPERBERG STEVEN & MICHELLE 2,672.02 50152 08180 J B I ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 6,730.82 50160 00500 50-51 AITKEN STEPHEN 13,698.91 50162 07390 739-741 ANAXAGOROU XENOPHON 6,207.57 50172 00060 6-10 NASER SHAMIM & KANEEZ FATIMA 12,764.03 50176 01430 GONDAL SOHAIB RASOOL & INSHAL M 2,980.32 50178 07380 RAY-MAR HOLDINGS LLC 12,392.69 50181 00140 14-16 NEW ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC 3,975.01 50183 00190 19-21 LONG ISLAND MUSLIM SOCIETY INC 417.83 50187 00260 26-32,225 STAN L E R H STAN,JOHN & R 13,359.56 50188 00110 11-13 SCHUSTER ADRIANE & RICHARD TRUS 2,410.15 50192 00490 OZELIS JOAN A 4,491.87 50197 00520 MATTHEWS BRIAN & YVETTE 7,354.49 50208 01460 ANTHONY MICHELLE & 14,106.15 50223 00800 VALLE JR JOSEPH TRUST 11,426.83 50223 00890 DELLAPINA CARLO 2,525.99 50232 00180 18-19 GOLDMAN RANDI 2,185.93 50238 00310 31-35 SACHS CELESTE 4,520.12 50244 01830 J&A PROPERTY LLC 27,397.79 50246 00070 7,64-66 GEEVARGHESE TRUST 2,364.83 50248 02050 205-206 MONTANA REALTY LLC 13,772.67 50249 02620 262-263 GABB BLANCA L & CARL O 2,990.22 50252 00870 GOETZ CONNIE & THEODORE STACEY 4,508.39 50315 01810 ZITZMANN ELIZABETH LIFE ESTATE 4,922.17 50321 01210 1927 PARK LLC 14,965.16 50325 00430 ALVI SAUD & IDREES SHAMAILA 2,092.88 50327 01940 194, 294 BAUER MARTIN & CECILIA 5,322.38 50328 01360 SHARMA AMIT & KUMAR ASHOK 19,826.61 50328 02640 CHAMOW ROBERT & DOROTHY 4,253.90 50340 0509UCA02190 509 CA 219 UNIT 126 SILVERSTEIN TRUST 3,004.63 50340 0509UCA02190 509 CA 219 UNIT 316 GRUBIN LILLIAN 6,281.84 50340 0509UCA02190 509 CA 219 UNIT 405 FRIEDMAN RICHARD A & OLGA A 4,720.40 50351 00200 FAGGIANI PAUL & DOROTHY 10,190.59 50366 00030 LEPORE JOHN 2,852.81 50391 00020 POHMER OSCAR & MARY 8,483.25 50393 00270 FLANNERY JR JAMES W & MARIE R 13,672.65 50403 00170
FORTUNATO GEORGE J 1,961.94 50404 00200 PHILLIPS ROGER & KATHRYN 10,797.70 50404 00230 BOLTON AMOS & JOSEPHINE 4,607.66 50410 00110 11-13 CALANDRA PALMA LIFE ESTATE 4,079.42 50421 00080 GARCIA GIORGIO A & RADAFSHAR SA 2,319.50 50428 00070 CALABRESE JOANNE 2,355.99 50436 00220 ABBAS AGHA & RAKHSHINDA 2,475.62 50438 00450 LFA1880 GROUP CORP 9,762.45 50441 00010 BALABAN DAVID & GOLDIE 12,176.69 50444 00020 BAUM DANIEL & ERITH 11,609.87 50445 00110 TUMMINELLO LE J GEOGHEGAN ETAL, 7,907.48 50454 00210 OCONNOR JOANN 4,790.74 50455 00020 MARRA MARCELLA 4,678.97 50465 00150 LERNER MARK 6,391.86 50471 00450 HUHN THOMAS A & KAREN M 5,180.37 50478 00110 HAMBURGER MARTIN & NICOLE 2,063.31 50479 00070 JARA LE ROD JARA,GRACE 5,055.42 50484 00010 BLAKEMAN OLIVER S & AUDREY M 2,156.69 50491 00140 GRIZZEL FRIEDA 4,996.14 50494 00180 BRISCO FUNDING LLC 6,995.62 50507 00180 602 MERRICK AVE LLC 23,167.68 50516 00120 MARGULIES SHARON 4,523.92 50523 00170 LEMACHI JOSE RODRIGO CANDO 11,375.37 50533 00250 GREENBERG L E E MILLER,S WEISS, 1,958.71 50533 00320 DEROSA ALFRED & ELIZABETH TRUST 7,122.65 50536 00080 SPELLMAN JEFFREY & MICHELLE 5,279.38 50551 00240 ZHENG ZHENG RONG RON 8,540.80 50551 00290 BRODSKY LANA 16,961.54 50558 00070 TAGLIENTI JAMES & JOSEPHINE 2,938.96 50559 00290 HONG PETER SONGIK & HANNA 12,594.57 50570 00070 7 & 47 DOUDOUNIS MATTHEW J & 667.91 50570 00620 NUZZOLESE JOSEPH 2,636.79 50575 00020 SANU MATHEW & SHOBA 2,868.45 50583 00290 GIORGIO GREGORY & ELISA 6,283.51 50585 00020 AWAD L NASRALLAH & M 5,133.80 50587 00110 PRATNICKI STANLEY A (TRUST) 8,325.98 50601 0005UCA02510 5 CA 251 UNIT 116 KYE DONG HWEE & KYUNG AE 11,594.95 50601 0005UCA02510 5 CA 251 UNIT 319 SWEET HAROLD & BETTY 2,542.80 50601 0005UCA02510 5 CA 251 UNIT 351 GARTNER ZIVA 2,215.50 50601 0006UCA02580 6 CA 258 UNIT 269 MURRAY DOREEN E TRUST 4,686.36 50601 0006UCA02580 6 CA 258 UNIT 272 PAIGE PATRICIA C & EDWARD J 5,365.77 51001 00250 25-28 BUILT RIGHT CONTRACTING SERVICE 33,458.81 51004 00830 SPARROW LESLIE 2,452.69 51013 06470 ARNOLD LENA LIFE ESTATE 5,600.06 51014 06830 ARA ROSEMARY 8,819.47 51018 00330 MARTIN JOYCE & FORRLER ROBERT 11,272.77 51028 03170 DEE MICHAEL 2,297.64 51045 01800 EAST MEADOW BROOK HOLDINGS LLC 7,512.27 51045 05270 527-528 ROESCH DAWN & KIM 35,596.71 51045 05510 BROODY MOHAMED EL 13,523.54 51046 01600 CACKOWSKI J 412.34 51046 01800
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
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JAFRI IFFAT & SYED ALI 51046 01840 STYLES JOHN & PAMELA 51047 01220 MANALOTO RENATO Q & MARIA M 51047 01290 MAHER GEORGE F & EILEEN 51049 00930 93,94 IANNICELLI FRANK & SUSANA 51049 00950 ANTONY ABRAHAM & JOSEPH SHERLY 51271 00570 FARRELL MARTIN J & MARTIN K 51285 00120 GEOGHEGAN RODERICK & JANE A 51309 00010 TESTANI CHRISTINE 51309 00040 MACKAY KYLE STEWART & 51311 00140 DE CICCO LE R DE CICCO, ANGELA 51313 00060 CITARELLA CECILIA TRUST 51314 00140 PADILLA ANTONIO & LIGIA 51429 00010 SILVEIRA TRUST 51468 00050 SOBEL TRUST 51479 00040 STANZIONE HELENA 51480 00110 PANDOLFI MARILLYN 51516 05690 AB CUSTOM HOMES LLC 51517 04440 LOSITO MARY 51522 00150 2789 JERUSALEM LLC 51522 00230
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surer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase 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 sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
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 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) 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 rate of interest and penalty 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 from 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 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 Trea-
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• 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. • 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. •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. •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.
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This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:
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 Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.
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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, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715. Dated: February 07, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JUDITE VALENTE PERCEVEJO, SUSAN V. RODRIGUES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 4, 2019, 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 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 100 FLORENCE COURT, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 472, Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment $217,700.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616571/2018. 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”. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-007999 78887 144272 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9, Plaintiff, v. PATRICIA FREUDENBERG, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 23, 2023, I, Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 27, 2024 at North Side Steps of the
Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 1733 Andrea Road East Meadow, NY 11554 SBL No. 50-556-1 All that certain parcel of land situate at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 615071/2018 in the amount of $627,019.68 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 144501 LEGAL NOTICE NASSAU - INDEX NO.: 006989/2016SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates NASSAU COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 11, Block 31, Lot 44, WESTBURY, NY, County of NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, -againstunknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of BONNIE DUVAL A/K/A BONNIE G. DUVAL, deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, JENNIFER DUVAL, AS ADMINISTRATRIX, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG DUVAL A/K/A CRAIG R. DUVAL; CRAIG DUVAL, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG DUVAL A/K/A CRAIG R. DUVAL; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATE
OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CITIBANK, N.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC, CHASE BANK, N.A., DOUG DUVAL, MYRNA DUVAL, JEREMY DUVAL, DEFENDANTS. 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 Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and 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 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 against you 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: Syosset, New York, January 18, 2024. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated December 27, 2023 and filed with the NASSAU County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 11, Block 31, Lot 44, WESTBURY, NY, County of NASSAU as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 1037 BROADWAY, WESTBURY, NY 11590. 79348 144426 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME
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COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-HE1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Lemuel Stephens; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 30, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 189 Newport Road, Uniondale, NY 11553-1121. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the unincorporated aera of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 34 Block 364 Lot 255. Approximate amount of judgment $598,737.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001454/2014. 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.” Michele A. Baptiste, 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: December 14, 2023 144633
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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 2/14/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
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Danielle and Steve Barretto of Wantagh were congratulated by Town Clerk Kate Murray at the grand opening of Danielle Nicole Esthetics, located on Front Street in East Meadow. Courtesy Town of Hempstead
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100/24. LEVITTOWN Dandapani Lamichhane & Sabita Acharya, Immediate Family Res. (2nd Kitchen)., S/s Polaris Dr., 310’ W/o Zenith La.., a/k/a 32 Polaris Dr. 101/24. EAST MEADOW Wilfredo & Erica Tirado, Install pool with less than required front yard setback on Cynthia Dr.; maintain 6’ high fence forward of the dwelling on Cynthia Dr. & within the clear-sight triangle at owner’s driveway., N/E cor. Cynthia Dr. & Chaladay La., a/k/a 757 Cynthia Dr. 104/24. LEVITTOWN Danielle Febus, Variance, average front yard setback, construct addition & 2nd story addition both attached to dwelling., E/s Family La., 264.45’ S/o Horn La., a/k/a 17 Family La. 109/24. LEVITTOWN - Eric Remsen, Variance, side yards aggregate, maintain garage conversion to living space attached to dwelling., N/s Stonecutter Rd., 32.07’ W/o Sculptor La., a/k/a 65 Stonecutter Rd. 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 Levittown & East Meadow 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 at 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. 144770
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 29th day of January 2024, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The Wantagh Fire District has by appropriate resolution established and maintains a certain capital reserve fund, established pursuant to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, in an account for deposit of said Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Wantagh Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal “Firematic Equipment and Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund “ in local banks; in which account is sufficient funds to accomplish the purposes herein after set forth, namely, the Portable Radio Upgrade Project Phase 2 (labor, material, inspection and delivery), including incidental expenses, advertising, and attorney’s fees, in order to maintain the efficiency of the Wantagh Fire District in the discharge of their duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the Community and the said project is deemed in the best interest of the residents of the Wantagh Fire District. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Firematic Equipment and Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund of the Wantagh Fire District a sum not to exceed TwoHundred and Four Thousand Dollars ($204,000.00) dollars and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time as necessary for the project. This resolution is subject to a permissive resolution and shall not
take effect until thirty (30) days, as provided by the General Municipal Law. Dated: January 29th 2024 By order of The Board of Fire Commissioner Brendan J. Narell Superintendent 144766
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 7-2024 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 23rd, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 7-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 7-2024, amending Section 197-13 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at various locations. 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 144782 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST 2018-1, V. INA I. ABELIS ESPOSITO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST 2018-1 is the Plaintiff and INA I. ABELIS ESPOSITO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 283 MERRICK AVENUE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554: Section 50, Block 462, Lot 4: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT EAST MEADOW, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612311/2020. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144728 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Macela Santos A. International LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 01/06/2021. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 1630 Powers Ave, East Meadow - NY 11554. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 144784
Photos courtesy East Meadow Union Free School District
First graders at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow recently completed a unit on early American civilizations.
Students also crafted and wore decorative crowns as part of the festivities. The various stations included writing, themed games and plenty of hands-on activities.
Exploring early American civilizations at Parkway First graders at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow recently completed a unit on early American civilizations. Students worked at different stations in each classroom as they learned about sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies. First graders also crafted and wore decorative crowns as part of the festivities. The various stations included writing, themed games and plenty of hands-on activities.
Students worked at different stations in each classroom as they learned about sophisticated civilizations.
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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?
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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!
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orget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been MICHAEL filled with diffiHINMAN cult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill. I couldn’t begin to imagine what this call might be about. Not wanting to stress as I dialed my dad’s number, I calmed myself by joking under my breath that my parents probably went
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out and got married. “Dad, it’s Mike. What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong. But I wanted to let you know your mother and I got married.” This wasn’t my imagination. This was actually coming from the other end of the line. “Wait, what? When?” “What time is it now?” My dad paused for a moment. “Oh, about an hour ago.” Since my stepmother died, my parents had reconnected. My dad moved from Florida back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania late last year to be closer to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And my mom happened to already be there, with room in her house for him to live. Although they divorced in 1998, my parents remained friends. They didn’t have to co-parent or anything — all their kids were grown. But even in the worst of times, if two people truly love
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each other, can anything really keep them apart? That’s a mystery of love — one of many. And it was no coincidence, I’m sure, that all of this took place on the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Not much is known about Valentine, except that he lived and died during the third century, ministering to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire — if you can believe what Wikipedia shares. But so much of Valentine’s story is obscured by legend, and it’s really not clear what led our culture to revere him. More than 200 years after his death, Pope Gelasius I established a Feast of St. Valentine to take place on Feb. 14, to honor his martyrdom. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer — the English poet who brought us “The Canterbury Tales” — wrote about Valentine in his poem “Parlement of Foules,” linking
ecades after calling it quits, my parents decided to remarry.
him to romance and lovers for what is believed to be the first time. Love happens to be the language many of us — if not all of us — relate to the most. The power of love can build new worlds or destroy them — and do just about everything in between. The famed radio psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott once said, “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” And 20th-century philosopher Rabindranath Tagore described love as “an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it.” My parents woke up one morning last week and decided between breakfast and buying some groceries that they would give marriage another go, decades after they called it quits. Love is indeed an endless mystery. But as long as it continues to bring people together — like it did my mother and father once again — keeping it a mystery is worth the price. Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
Who’s responsible for the NUMC?
here has been, rightfully, much discussion about the future of the Nassau University Medical Center, the only public hospital in Nassau County. By virtue of its name, many people assume that NUMC is a Nassau County facility. In fact, it is not. More than 20 years ago, New York state created a public benefit corporation called Nassau Health Care Corp., which in 1999 acquired ownership of the hospital, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility and clinELAINE ics from the county. NHCC has pHILLIps owned and operated them all ever since. NHCC has reported operating losses totaling $694 million over the past 10 years, which, combined with prior losses, led the public benefit corporation to report a total net position of negative $1.15 billion in its latest official consolidated financial statement, through Dec. 31, 2022. NHCC continues to lose hundreds of millions of dollars a year, while state and federal funding for the hospital continues to dwindle. Over the past six
years, instead of boosting financial support for the struggling medical center, state and federal funding has declined from more than $189 million in 2017 to less than $92 million in 2022. Clearly, the situation is unsustainable, and I am concerned for the county residents who rely on NUMC for care. But the county is not responsible for the hospital’s management, and has no authority to make operational changes. Responsibility for the NUMC rests with the public benefit corporation and its board, along with the state, which created NHCC and controls many billions of dollars in health care funding. The county’s financial relationship with NUMC is limited to sharing the cost of health insurance benefits for NHCC retirees who used to work for the county, and guaranteeing $100 million in debt for the hospital, which will be paid off by 2029. These liabilities currently amount to less than 1 percent of the county’s annual operating budget, and will eventually disappear altogether. The county also pays NHCC for specific services, including medical care, for individuals incarcerated at the Nassau County Correctional Center and youths in the custody of the Nassau
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County Juvenile Detention Center, and for select health, medical and screening programs for the county. In addition, the county rents space on the NUMC campus for the medical examiner’s office and for the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program. If the county ever needs to find new resources for these services and spaces, it will be disruptive but not difficult given the abundance of high-quality health care resources in the county. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which was established by the state in 2000 to oversee the county’s finances in the wake of the county’s financial distress in the late 1990s, placed NHCC under control-period conditions in light of its “weakening financial outlook” in February 2020. Since then, NIFA has paid consultants roughly $1.8 million in county taxpayer dollars to evaluate the medical center, yet improvements to the hospital’s fiscal health have failed to materialize. NIFA often cites the hospital’s financial troubles as a reason to keep the county in a control period, but the authority’s confusion about who is responsible for NUMC is just another baseless claim NIFA uses to perpetuate the control period it imposed on the
any people assume that the hospital is a county facility. In fact, it is not.
county in 2011. For years, NIFA has approved the county’s proposed budgets and multiyear financial plans, but used wildly pessimistic and speculative projections to justify continuation of the control period. Analysis by my office has demonstrated that the authority has been consistently wrong, demonstrating an enormous gap between NIFA negative projections and the county’s actual positive fiscal results dating back to 2019. NIFA needs to turn its attention back to the hospital and the public benefit corporation that owns and operates it. NHCC must be held accountable for the hospital’s condition, and state leadership needs to figure out how to resolve Albany’s multi-billion-dollar budget gaps without compromising the health care of Nassau’s most vulnerable residents. The Nassau Health Care Corp. and New York state have a moral and ethical obligation to ensure continuity of services to NUMC’s patients, 65 percent of whom are on Medicaid and Medicare, and 9 percent of whom are uninsured. It’s time for NHCC and the state to figure out how they are going to stop the financial hemorrhaging at the hospital while continuing to provide essential safety-net services to Nassau County residents. Elaine Phillips is the Nassau County comptroller.
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How are you doing, Long Island?
t was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” For any of us on social media, this is a question we see a lot. But in this particular case, it wasn’t just anyone asking. It was Elmo. You know, the famous childlike Muppet who has been a “Sesame Street” staple since 1985, and who created a mad rush in the late 1990s for toys that encouraged kids to tickle him. Like many of the characters we grew up with on the children’s education series, Elmo has his own account on platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He follows just a dozen people — other characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the grouch — but Elmo is followed by more than a half-million people. Many of his posts are birthday wishes to his Sesame Street neighbors like Bert’s best friend, Ernie, or sharing how much he enjoys his life in his fictional neighborhood. But Elmo also cares about those who take the time to read his occasional posts. So it was no surprise when he let everyone know “Elmo is just checking in!” And more than 200 million people saw it, with a large number of celebrities, other kid-themed characters, and even President Biden chiming in. But it was the everyday people — like us — whom Elmo noticed first. “Elmo, I’m depressed and broke,” one follower replied. “My dog passed away three weeks ago,” another follower shared. “Me and my fiancée are still grieving. Prayers would be appreciated.” “I really, really try to be happy and
Need help? There are always resources available to you, 24/7 — many of which will allow you to maintain your anonymity and not cost you anything. ■ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 ■ Long Island Crisis Center: (516) 679-1111, or dial 988 ■ Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Campaign: (516) 227-8255 ■ New York State Office of Mental Health: (877) 846-7369, or text 467369 ■ Crisis Text Line: from a mobile phone, text the word “HOME” to 741741 strong at work,” someone else said. “But sometimes it’s just too much, Elmo. I’m struggling.” After years of a crushing pandemic, ever-increasing polarization in politics, and wars raging overseas, we as a society have had better days when it comes to mental health. A gallup poll surveying more than 5,000 people in all 50 states revealed that depression is on the rise, especially in women and young adults. Women may have been hit extra hard, gallup research director Dan Witters told ABC News at the time, because many were forced to leave work and return home when their children were forced to attend school remotely. Also, many
Letters Suozzi is the right choice To the Editor: I endorse Tom Suozzi. As a congressman, mayor and Nassau County executive, he has represented a proud tradition of service. He championed better health care, gun safety laws, a reduction in the cost of prescription drugs, fair tax policy, and protection of our natural resources, such as the Long Island Sound. However, the challenges the voters in the special election on Feb. 13 now face include national controversies. We are challenged by a Republican-majority Congress that doesn’t take action on immigration policies, and which holds hostage aid to our allies. We are challenged by referendums on a woman’s right to choose and a worker’s right to strike. These national and local issues can be solved by representatives like Tom Suozzi, who have a calm voice and an open mind, and will most certainly steer us to solutions. JANET RIgER Great Neck
women were on the front lines of the pandemic in our health care facilities, seeing firsthand the horrors Covid-19 brought. Combating these feelings isn’t easy, but it is possible. The Long Island Crisis Center, for example, tackles this through its “Better Can Happen” campaign. The organization describes it as a grass-roots movement that “works to spread hope and highlight simple ways” for people to help make Long Island a better, friendlier place to live and work. It does this through five primary tenets: Know better, feel better, say it better, do better and give better. That means knowing the signs of depression or even suicidal thoughts — which you can learn more about at LongIslandCrisisCenter. org/bettercanhappen. Seeking help when you need it through resources like simply dialing 988. Finding ways to talk about mental health without attaching a stigma to it. And, of course, donating time and money to keep these services going, whether it’s with the crisis center or a number of other fantastic organizations in our community. More often than not, it starts with a simple question we don’t ask each other enough: How are you doing? “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” the Muppet said on X several thousand replies later. “Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Just when we think we’re too old to learn something from a show that defined our childhoods, Elmo shows we have so much to learn. And we can begin by simply asking, “How are you doing, Long Island?”
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he history of America’s relationship with the indigenous peoples who lived here before the arrival of European settlers has been fraught with sugarcoating, obfuscation, and downright ignorance. On Long Island — where so many of our communities still bear the names of the native tribes that were here for millennia — that history continues to remain hidden and untaught, despite the fact that numerous municipalities still claim to “honor” the legacy of these tribes through school wiLL team and village sHeeLine logos that feature stereotypical headdresses and depictions of Native Americans. Before the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano first saw what would become known as Long Island in 1524, there were tens of thousands of indigenous peoples living here, largely in peaceful co-existence among 13 tribes along the coasts of the island. These were the Canarsee, Corchaug, Manhasset, Marsapeague, Matinecock, Merrick, Montaukett, Nesaquake, Rockaway, Secatogue, Setauket, Shinnecock and Unkechaug. They inhabited the land for more than 10,000 years, and were expert fishers and clammers who relied on the abundant fish, lobsters, clams and even whales to supplement the food they got through
hunting and the harvesting of corn. The various tribes had different names for the island they called home: Paumanok, Lepanehoking, Sewanhacky and Wamponomon — the last two referencing the abundance of wampum, or shells, from local clams used for decoration or currency. The tribes themselves were closely related to several different nations from the surrounding land, with the majority of the western Long Island tribes speaking Algonquian dialects. The Algonquian people, at their height, stretched up and down the northeastern United States and into Canada. Their people, traded goods and culture traveled from Lake Superior to the Long Island Sound. The indigenous people of eastern Long Island spoke a Lenape-Munsee dialect, showing their connection to the Lenape communion, a group of hundreds of tribes stretching from delaware to the Hudson Valley. Through their Lenape heritage, the eastern Long Island tribes were linked to the Powhatan Federation, famous for the daughter of one of their chieftains, Pocahontas, and their relationship with the Jamestown colonists. In addition to the sustenance they acquired from the animals and crops of the region, the various tribes were also accomplished artists and musicians, particularly with the use of wampum shells for decorative pieces, and weaved elabo-
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rate and finely made clothing and blankets. They also made ornamental pottery, stamped with decorative designs, and traded these goods across the Sound and along the East Coast. Since the beginning of white settlement on Long Island, roughly 90 percent of native people have been killed — either intentionally or incidentally — by colonists, through everything from violence to disease to loss of native wildlife and land displacement. The majority of tribes disappeared from Long Island before the Revolutionary War, and in the centuries since, a number of American historians have attempted to whitewash the presence and impact of Native Americans here. despite this, they still played a key role in Long Island’s early history, particularly in the close relationship between the Montaukett and the English settlers of what is now Suffolk County. When Long Island became a center for the whaling industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, many natives were hired for their bravery, strength and long history of whaling in their respective cultures. A Shinnecock man named Eleazar was the first Native American to enter Japanese territory while serving as a crewman aboard the whaling vessel Manhattan, which anchored in Tokyo Bay while on an expedition in 1845. Nowadays, there are only two reservations for indigenous tribes on Long Island
t’s our duty, as Americans and as human beings, to honor native tribes’ heritage.
Letters The blame lies with the Palestinians To the Editor: For many years, the Palestinian Arabs have played the victim card, and now they have the new audience they crave because their old friends have gotten the message. Their new audiences is the Americans, who are gullible, ready to listen and repeat their lies and distortions. They don’t want you to know they’re pariahs in much of the world, and especially among other Arabs. They accuse Israel of being like the Nazis, but it was the Palestinian Arabs who were Hitler’s allies. They won’t tell you that Kuwait, who had given them sanctuary, banished 250,000 of them after the Kuwaitis discovered that the Palestinian Arabs’ sympathies were with Saddam Hussein. The Jordanians, whose country was carved from the “Palestine Mandate,” controlled the West Bank for years. They didn’t create a Palestinian state then because they knew what terrible neighbors they would be. After its 1967 victory, Israel pleaded with Egypt to take back control of Gaza. No way! was the very fast response. Lebanon will not permit Palestinian Arabs to leave the 12 functioning refugee camps on its land. It will not let them assimilate into its culture, fearing how disruptive they are.
— the Shinnecock Reservation, in Southampton, and the Poospatuck Reservation, in Mastic. The descendants of many of the tribes still live throughout the United States, forced to occupy reservations as far from their homeland as Oklahoma. This is just the tip of the iceberg of native Long Island history and culture. The best way to honor them and their legacy is by educating ourselves on their history and finding ways to support the descendants of these tribes, whose land we now live on. Anyone interested in preserving and honoring native culture can promote and patronize indigenous-owned businesses and places that educate on the history of the local tribes — such as the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, in Southampton — and support increase funding for local school districts to include academic courses and cultural opportunities so our children understand the peoples who lived here before their ancestors. While we may not have been taught much about them, the native tribes of Long Island are an integral part of our communities’ history. It is our duty — as both Americans and human beings — to not only honor their heritage, but also to uplift their voices and educate ourselves on their proud history and tradition. Both because it is the right thing to do, and because there is still so much for us to learn. Will Sheeline is a senior reporter who writes for the Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Heralds. Comments? wsheeline@liherald.com.
Framework by Mallory Wilson
The Palestinian Arabs have started war after war, lost them all and are still crying “Foul!” They charge Israel with apartheid in the West Bank, but conveniently disregard the fact that their prospective charter calls for an Arab country where no Jews would be allowed. On Oct. 7 they beheaded children, raped women, killed participants at an outdoor concert, slayed 1,200 innocents and took more that 200 hostages. But they say they themselves are the victims — of genocide, no less. They make no connection between the attack on innocent Israelis and the fact that Israel has a right to defend and protect itself. We know they are manipulative and delusional, using the U.N. as their GoFundMe, but it has gotten out of hand. They Palestinian Arabs don’t want a state. That takes effort, labor, brains, determination, guts and responsibility. Israel and the U.N. built most of the housing in Gaza, and the U.N. provides food, fuel and other necessities, while the Palestinian Arabs contribute nothing. They claim no knowledge of the hundreds of miles of sophisticated tunnels beneath their streets, homes, hospitals, mosques and schools. They were shocked! Until they knew it was time for them to call for a ceasefire. Their former allies know the deadly games they play. How long will it take the Americans to wise up? The clock is ticking. RHOdA ALBEN-ARONSON Bronx
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