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Communities unite, stand with Israel Ars Roman Catholic Church in Merrick. “It’s just so powerful when Members of three local com- we come together to hold each munities gathered in solidarity other up and support each other with Israel on Oct. 19, impas- during challenging and difficult sioned and tearful as they deliv- times,” said Rabbi Josh Dorsch ered messages of hope and of the Merrick Jewish Centre. Nearly three weeks into the unity. At an event hosted by the state of war between Israel and Hamas, more than South Merrick 1,400 Israelis have Community Civic been killed, and Association, the over 5,000 have been South Shore Jewish injured. At least 32 community was of those killed were united, as the American, accordsought comfort ing to the U.S. State amid the conflict Department, and thousands of miles H a m a s c ap t u re d from where they roughly 200 hostags t o o d , t h at h i t s es. close to home for SoFiE GlASSMAN I n re t a l i at o r y members of the East Meadow attacks, thousands Jewish population advocate have been killed in on Long Island. Gaza, where an estiThe meeting amplified the heartbroken — mated 600 Americans remain but nevertheless hopeful — voic- trapped. The overarching message es of Jewish community members from East Meadow, Mer- was a call for unity among all rick and Bellmore. Opening members of the community, with a moment of silence for Jewish or not. “Now more than ever, it is those in Israel who were killed or are being held hostage, it was essential that we as a Jewish people stand together,” Sofie led by Rabbi Mickey Baum, of Temple Beth Am of Merrick Glassman, a junior at East and Bellmore, Dorsch and Dea- Meadow High School, said. “We con Ron Federici, of the Curé of Continued on page 2

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Candy for all at E.M. Stew leonard’s Stew Leonard’s of East Meadow hosted a fun-filled Halloween event on Oct. 24. Children ages 8 and younger were able to trickor-treat around the store, and pick up sweet treats — a week ahead of everyone’s favorite, spooky holiday. Above, Dylan Friedman, Miles Teicher and Liv Wachtler, all 3, collected candy from a booth in the store. Right, Henry Heigl, 3, met Stew Leonard’s mascot ‘Wow the Cow.’ Story, more photos, Page 9.

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cannot afford for anybody to be silent. Your voice matters.” Glassman has spoken openly about her struggles with antisemitism since she was in kindergarten. At Barnum Woods Elementary School, she asked another student if she could play with her, and, Glassman says, she was turned away simply because she was Jewish. She is now a member of a dozen Jewish organizations, which have helped her use her voice to stand up for the religion, for her Jewish peers and for Israel. She spreads her message on social media, and Glassman spent a month last summer in Israel, where she made many friends her age, who now live in a country at war. Jake Novak, a political analyst, economist, editorial columnist and former media director at the Israeli consulate in New York, shared Glassman’s sentiment. “For better or for worse, social media is where the world is getting its news,” Novak said. “For hundreds of years, there was peace in the Middle East,” he added. “Get that story out there.” Novak told a story of Jewish friends of his from Long Island, encountering Christian neighbors who offered condolences and expressed their support. “This is not a time for an awkward smile, or just a thank you and say goodbye,” he said. “This is a time to know

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at an oct. 19 meeting, that united three communities of Jewish people in merrick, bracelets were being sold. proceeds from their sale will go directly to israel. exactly what we want them to do, beyond saying they’re sorry.” Though they had gathered under difficult circumstances, Dorsch commended the evening’s speakers for their “powerful, beautiful and inspiring” words.

Dorsch encouraged those in attendance not only to reach out to friends and family in support and solidarity, but also to educate themselves. “We need to read, we need to watch, we need to gather as much information as you possibly

can,” he said. “We need to do our homework.” Assemblyman Dave McDonough, who was among the attendees, said there was a need to start educating younger students all the way through high school, to prevent incidents of antisemitism and hate in the schools and beyond. Hate crimes, including those perpetrated by students, and the recent rise in antisemitic attacks in the area are not news to the Nassau County Police Department’s 7th Precinct Problem Oriented Policing unit. Officers who came to the meeting expressed their support for the community and their commitment to continuing to patrol near houses of worship and schools. In what is called Operation Overwatch, officers patrol with increased visibility in hightarget areas to deter crimes from being committed in the first place. “People are not born to hate, they are taught to hate, and we as a society must do better to teach peace, to teach love and to teach tolerance,” County Legislator Michael Giangregorio said. “We all have to do better.” Giangregorio has been forthright in his support of Israel and the Jewish community with his stance against hate, including any form of antisemitism or bigotry toward those with disabilities. “We need to be tolerant and welcoming, and loving of each other,” he said.

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The W.T. Clarke High School Rams football team played a hard-fought game during homecoming on Oct. 21.

Ram Pride at W.T. Clarke’s homecoming W.T. Clarke High School capped off Spirit Week with their annual homecoming celebration on Oct. 21. The homecoming parade was canceled due to inclement weather, but plenty of spectators were in attendance for the Rams’ varsity football game against the Kennedy Cougars. The bleachers were filled with school administrators, board members, faculty, students, parents and district residents as they cheered on the Rams. The theme for this year’s floats was “Disney movies,” and they are currently on display at the high school’s entrance. Halftime festivities featured a performance from the marching band and the cheerleaders, along with recognition of W.T. Clarke High School’s Class of 1968. The Rams’ varsity football team played a hard-fought game, but they lost to the Kennedy Cougars with a final score of 39-28. The East Meadow School District thanked supporters, fellow students and administrators for showing their support at the homecoming game and halftime celebration.

The Rams marching band and flag corps during their halftime show.

The Rams’ lost against the Kennedy Cougars with a final score of 39-28.

The cheerleading squad kept fans entertained, all game long.

NYC jazz group takes to the stage at E.M. library New York City saxophonist Daniel Bennett hit the stage at the East Meadow Public Library on Oct. 15, entertaining a large crowd of jazz fans who came out to see the show. He was joined by members of his band, Koko Bermejo, on percussion and keyboard, and acclaimed bassist, Kevin Hailey. The trio are all part of the Daniel Bennett Group, who hit the East Meadow stage with songs from their new album, “New York Nerve.” Bennett has been playing in Greenwich Village clubs for years, attracting popularity in city jazz clubs and establishing a fan base. The Daniel Bennet Group’s sound has been described as “synergistic jazz” by National Public Radio, and the band was voted the “Best New Jazz” in Hot House Magazine, according to Bennett. The East Meadow library is known for hosting cultural events and concerts throughout the year in its state-of-the-art concert space. Whether it was an audience member’s first time watching a jazz performance, or they were longtime fans of the genre, the group was met with great reception. For more on upcoming concerts at the library, visit EastMeadow.info. Tim Baker/Herald photos

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No team entered the Nassau Class AAA boys’ soccer playoff tournament hotter than top-seeded Uniondale, which took the regular-season crown and hadn’t tasted defeat in more than a month. The Knights had an opportunity to avenge their most-recent loss — after nine wins and one draw — in the first round of the playoffs but No. 8 East Meadow had other ideas. The Jets scored three unanswered goals in the second half Oct. 25 and stunned Uniondale, 3-1, at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford. Junior Dylan Wauchope set up senior Alex Nicolaou’s eventual winning goal off a corner kick with 24 minutes remaining and added the insurance marker on a penalty kick four minutes later. Senior keeper Jack DeVoti (14 saves) stood tall with a pair of point-blank stops in crunch time. “We’re both very strong teams and we have all the respect in the world for Uniondale,” East Meadow coach Bryan Horrmann said. “Triple A has shown this season anything can happen.” Uniondale, which fell 2-1 to East Meadow Sept. 21, opened the scoring in the 21st minute on a nifty chip shot off the left foot of junior Adan Gomez, who led the balanced Knights (11-3-1) during the regular season with eight goals. “I thought physicality and set plays were the difference,” Uniondale coach Cohen Nelson said. “It’s a hard pill to swallow. We have a resilient team, but the resilience wasn’t totally there today.” Sophomore goalkeeper Hugo Alessandro (10 saves) made a dynamic diving stop off Wauchope late in the first half to protect Uniondale’s lead, but the Jets (8-5-2) cranked the engine in the second half. “Down 1-0, my message at halftime was for us to play wider,” Hor r mann explained. “We’re scrappy and played a great second half.” Senior defender Roderick Rodriguez, who was stellar in the back along with juniors David Flores and Andrew Velasquez, and freshman Jose Flores, set up the tying goal less than five minutes into

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the second half with senior Raymond McLeod converting from 15 yards. It stayed 1-1 until Wauchope and Nicolaou connected as they have in practice every day and a few times in games. Nicolaou header off Wauchope’s corner put East Meadow ahead for good. “We have a special play for Alex and it’s not the first time we scored on it,” Wauchope said. “He’s a tall kid who fights to put himself in position to score.” Ninety seconds later, DeVoti robbed Kevin Villacis on the doorstep. “We missed Jack the last few games with a

concussion,” Horrmann said. “He’s a difference-maker and you can see why he was All-Conference.” Wauchope’s penalty kick was drilled dead-center as Alessandro dove to his right. “I knew where I wanted to put the ball and stayed composed,” Wauchope said. “I hit it as hard as I could and hoped for the best.” The Jets, who returned 10 players from last year’s 2-11-1 squad, beat No. 4 Baldwin 2-1 in Sunday’s semifinals and will try for their first-ever county title Wednesday against Plainview-JFK.

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Victoria and Charlotte McDaniel, ages 7 and 4, of Levittown, put on their best dresses for a fun trick-or-treating experience at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s.

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Trunk-or-Treat with the E.M. Chamber For a fourth year running, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce welcomed neighbors to their annual Trunk-or-Treat event with the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association. Trunk-or-Treating, where car trunks are decorated for trick-or-treating, is known for being a safer alternative to going out on Halloween night. Whether it’s the trunk of a vehicle or a decorated booth, kids — and parents — love the opportunity for a less spooky trick-or-treating experience. The safe Halloween experience welcomed all ages on Oct. 28 to participate in the trick-or-treating fun, without worry. Families participated in best costume contest, raffles, pumpkin decorating, and more familyfriendly activities. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce hosts fun events for the family all year long. For more information on what’s next, visit EastMeadowChamber.com. –Rachele Terranova

Andrew Diaz, 8 and Julia Diaz, 9 decorated pumpkins at the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce Trunk-or-Treating event on Oct. 28. Brian, Katie, Callie Tomazic, 6, dressed in their best football costumes for the safe Halloween event, sponsored annually with the East Meadow Chamber and the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association.

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in harmony An enchanting retelling of ‘As You Like It’ It’s a fantasy world with a lot of styles thrown in, but it works,” says O’Connor, What do Shakespeare and an ‘80s boy band have in common? In a modern musical By Karen Bloom who adds that “the music is WHERE production of Shakespeare’s woodsy romance “As You Like It,” quite a lot actually. fantastic.” Singer-songwriter Shaina Taub’s inventive production — which came out of the Public In Arden, soft natural change It’s aaudiences question WHEN Theatre’s Public WorksCan Divisionart to critical acclaim inthe 2017world? — now welcomes to fabrics and earth tones are the enchanting mystical forest of Arden, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University ••Thursday through Sunday, that’s been at the focus of our collective utilized to contrast with the Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 campus. Nov. 2-5, times vary more rigid and militaristic p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, The show, which opened last weekend and runs through Nov. 5, is an opportunity for • Tickets $35; available at culture centuries. Now as tosociety look of the court. Don’t be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the students at Molloy’s renowned for Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory shine. With its MadisonTheatreNY.org or surprised if you see actors •call Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, large cast of 40 actors, it’s a challenging endeavor, but one that director Chris O’Connor — the box offi ce at (516) navigates the complexities of modern life, dancing around the stage in South Campus, Hempstead. chairman of Cap21 — was ready to take on, assisted by a team of theatre pros, including 323-4444 sneakers and sandals. That’s For information and to RSVP, • Madison Theatre, choreographer Briana Reed and musical director art as a path for Jane social change is at the part of the show’s charm. Molloy University call (516) 463-5672,campus, or visit Best. 1000 Hempstead Ave., The original soundtrack Hofstra.edu/museum A New York Times Critics Pick as forefront of artistic one expression. Rockville Centre features diverse musical of the best shows of 2017, “As styles such as hip-hop, You Like It” is an immersive dream-like lyrical, calypso, and even “When We All Stand,” Hofstra Museum Art’s new exhibition, examines taleUniversity of faithful friends,offeuding families, country western, performed by a four-piece band. lovers in disguise. We follow the love the collective power of the arts and in society. of Rosalind McMullen) Curated by Alexandra Giordanostory — the museum’s(Rachel assistant director of exhibition and “I’m really excited for ‘Will You Be My Bride,’” says Luke Cimorelli of North Bellmore. “It’s kind of like this Orlando (Corey Jennings) onuence. collection — the exhibit underscores and artists’ civic responsibility and infl ‘80s boy band dance. It’s very hip-hop, we all wear a quest to reunite after escaping “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that backward hats and shirts tied around our waist.” Duke Frederick’s court. Throughout, promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” A graduate of Sanford H. Calhoun High School, characters grapple with identity, Giordano says. “Artists often lead the justice chargeand andredemption. expose truths that may otherwise be Cimorelli plays one of the royal minions. ignored. The artists in this exhibition takeForced a standfrom andtheir call out injustices through their art The cast rehearsed 17 hours each week to ensure homes, that all the elements of this challenging production and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter came together seamlessly, enabling the young actors to voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi lled.escape They all combine the making Rosalind, and niece Celia truly embrace the Bard’s poetry. The show’s two-week of art with public service that has a to grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the Forest of Arden, a fantastical not only allows for them to sustain and craft place of transformation, where alland areinspire othersstaging communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, to their performance, but also gives the Cap21 program welcomed and embraced. Lost amid the stand with them.” greater exposure. Next year, O’Connor aims to expand trees, the find community and This exhibit, which runs through July 28,refugees is in conjunction with Hofstra’s the performing schedule with additional productions. acceptance under the stars. 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. For many of the cast, “As You Like It” is also a Its original 17th century themes “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says moment to reclaim their senior performance that was resonate in the 21st century with the many museum director Karen Albert.modernized “The initial idea for thisincluding exhibitiona was inspired by canceled due to the pandemic. elements, dynamic an Obama Administration White House briefi ng that took place on May “I graduated high school in 2020, so I didn’t folk-pop score. “Shaina really adapted it, 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with officials toget to do my senior musical and have those senior shortened it, and took a lot of administration soliloquies discuss the collective power ofand the scenes arts to build community, create in change, and chart experiences,” Cimorelli said. “So, it’s exciting to be and put them to music a pathway for national recoverycontemporary in the areas oflanguage,” social justice, civic participation and a senior again and get these opportunities to be on O’Connor says. stage.” “This adaptation is really accessible and activism.” At its roots, Taub’s “As You Like It” is about the has a diverse cast. Even the gender pairing To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s importance of community. different the original, which permanent collection, Giordanoisreached outthan to contemporary artists iswho loaned “What we see going on in the world right now, part of the and the museum their selected works. Some 36 inclusivity. pieces are It’s on delightful view — representing there’s so many divides,” O’Connor says. “It felt to all about love and forgiveness. It’s also a all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, me especially after going through Covid and so many comedy, so there are some really funny For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Willis Thomas, and Sophia struggles, in terms of identity and all the work to create situations andHank moments.” Victor. inclusive spaces, like a really apt work to present to the Its a world that exists between the greater community of Long Island.” “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than past and the present. Photos courtesy Chris O’Connor Indeed, “All the world’s a stage…” and we’re all at this moment,” Albert adds. “We don’t set it in Shakespearean Corey Jennings as Orlando and invited to take part. Among the highlights, shetime, points towe thedon’t seriesset of itprints from the and in modern time. Rachel McMullen as Rosalind. collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he By Danielle Schwab

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The renowned horn-powered, houserocking blues band will have the joint jumpin’ during their visit to Roslyn’s Cellar. The Rhode Islandbased group has been delighting audiences for more than 50 years, garnering a slew of accolades along the way. ‘In A Roomful of Blues’ continues their tradition of masterful music-making. Their 19th release, produced by guitaristbandleader Chris Vachon, features 13 wide-ranging songs, including 10 band-composed originals — more than on any previous Roomful album. Along with Vachon and tenor-alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, the band includes vocalist Phil Pemberton, baritone and tenor saxophonist Alek Razdan, trumpeter Carl ‘Geerz’ Gerhard, bassist John Turner, drummer Mike Coffey and Pat McGann keyboardist Rusty Scott. While Patalways McGann quickly rising as o Roomful of Blues hasisbeen of the sharpest on the one of the tightest, most joyful stand-ups blues comedy A relative latecom ensembles in the world,scene. they have comedy, he began doing stan never soundedto fresher or stronger up at 31 after as realizing he was n than with the current lineup, very good at selling evidenced by their latest album. packaging. hustled his way to become th Friday, Nov. 3,He 8 p.m.; doors house emceeCellar at Zanies open 6 p.m. $35. Roslyn’s , Chicago, whereBlvd., he distinguished himself a 1221 Old Northern Roslyn. especially at working the MFPProductions.com oradept call (516) 580-0887. crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening ac for Sebastian Maniscalco, movin with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sho but impressive resume, includes Mat Kearney Montreal’s famed Just For Laugh Nashville-basedFestival, Oregon-born Gilda’sMat LaughFest, The Kearney is backGreat in tour, following American Comedy Festiva release of his new andalbum, more. ‘January McGann still calls Flower.’ WrittenChicago betweenhome. an isolated retreat in Joshua Tree and his home studio, ‘JanuarySaturday, Flower’ sees Feb.Kearney 11, 8 p.m. $40, $ $30,distilling $25. The in his rawest form, theParamount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (80 songwriting process and rediscovering 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com o the joy of making music. Over his career, KearneyParamountNY.com. has released ﬁve studio LPs, claimed the No. 1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, with more than 2.5 billion global streams. The songwriterproducer has also amassed many television appearances, all the while garnering acclaim for his unique style and heartfelt songwriting. He has an incredible touring history, sharing the road with everyone from John Mayer to NeedToBreathe. With his Acoustic Trio Tour, Kearney pares back Yarn/Wire production to expose his Adelphi Now inthe its soul 18thofyear, captivating songs. With catchy University’s ‘newpop music’ melodies, Kearny brings an upbeat joy series welcomes Yarn/Wire. to his songwriting. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 ap.m. $125path with forged singular VIP, $65, $55, endlessly $45. Jeanne inventive collaborations Rimsky Theatercommissions at Landmarkand onperformances Main Street, 232 Main St., Port that have made a signiﬁcant Washington. (917) 567-5842 or canon of contribution to the LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg,

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GOT holder and 10-time Grammy award winner John Legend headlines Tilles Center’s annual gala with his intimate “Evening With John Legend,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p.m. This special solo performance will features reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release, “Legend” (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). Legend’s agile voice and virtuoso piano skills certainly do the talking in this wide-ranging performance. The multi-faceted talent dwelled in the background for several years before he launched his multi-pronged sneak attack on the entertainment industry. Shortly after Legend got his first break by playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s Top 40 hit “Everything Is Everything” (1999), the singersongwriter contributed to recordings by the likes of Jay-Z and Janet Jackson, secured a major-label deal through Kanye West, and made his proper debut with Get Lifted (2004). The album made Legend a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning musician, and he was just getting started, neither confined nor burdened by the Recording Academy’s Best New Artist designation. Amid a string of distinctive and debonair LPs, Once Again (2006), Wake Up! (2010), Darkness and Light (2016), and the double album Legend (2022) among them, Legend — as a composer, actor and producer — has excelled with screen and stage pursuits. His triumphs include the Oscar-winning “Glory” (for Selma), the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, and the Tony-winning production of Jitney. He is among the first 15 entertainers, and is the first Black American, to have won all four of the major show-business awards. Ticket start at $80; Gala tickets start at $1,250, and include pre-show cocktail reception, gala dinner and premium concert seating. Available at available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Long Island Children’s Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with an exploration of the art of drum lacing, Saturday, Nov. 4, noon2 p.m. Make and decorate your own drum to bring home at the drop-in program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Psychic evening Plaza Theatricals welcomes medium Robert Hansen to the stage, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share with the audiences his psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared through his extraordinary ability. See him at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

In-person tech help: Get Your Geek On East Meadow Library’s popular technology assistance program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Geeks are available in the lobby area to answer all your tech questions. No appointment necessary. 1886 Front St, East Meadow. For information, visit EastMeadow.info or call (516) 794-2570.

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Long Island Turkey Trot ‘Tis the season for the Long Island Turkey Trot 5K Walk/ Run, Saturday, Nov. 4, at Eisenhower Park. Festivities kick off at 9 a.m., at Field 2. The Turkey Trot benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, which supports athletic and charitable events, and promotes Olympic development for emerging elite post-college runners. Visit GroupRev.com for more.

Mah Jongg Enjoy an afternoon of Mah Jongg and canasta, every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.4 p.m., at East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center. $5 contribution per person. Snacks are provided. No outside food allowed due to dietary laws. Bring your own games and cards. Lessons available.1400 Prospect Ave. Call (516) 428-3693 for more.

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Tea time The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:303 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Neil Chadderton Memorial EisnerAmper Turkey Trot 4 to feed Long Island Runners are encouraged to participate in the four-mile Turkey Trot to support Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank, Saturday, Nov. 18, at Eisenhower Park. Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items and personal care items to the race. Check-in is 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., near the Field House between parking fields 1 and 2. $35. For more info and registration for the in-person or virtual race visit. RunSignup.com/Race/NY/EastMeadow/ FourMileRacetoFeedLongIsland.

‘Wonder Journey’ Holiday Lights Festival Enjoy the largest immersive wonderland of lights in Nassau County, at Eisenhower Park. Highlights include scenes from Alice in Wonderland, an underwater oasis in collaboration with Long Island Children’s Museum, Winter Fantasy, and Christmasville. Open Thursday to Monday, 4:30-9:30 p.m. including Dec. 26 and 27, except Nov. 23, Dec. 24, and 25. $34-$36. Reserve tickets at LuminocityFestival.com/2023ny-holiday-lights-festival.

Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a bingo game at East Meadow Beth-El 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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Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

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November 2023

Soccer star David Beckham returns to Long Island for Las Vegas Sands Corp. - sponsored luncheon

nglish soccer icon and global brand

was his reflection on one of the lowest moments of his career that stuck with people—

ambassador David Beckham returned to

when he received a red card that disqualified him from playing against Argentina in the

Long Island earlier this month for another

1998 World Cup. England went on to lose that game in penalty kicks and was eliminated. “That moment was a difficult moment, and of

Las Vegas Sands Corp. event. Beckham spoke to more than 600 people from the Long Island business community and its young soccer players on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. At the event, Beckham and Long Island Association CEO Matt Cohen discussed the soccer star’s storied career, as well as the commitment and dedication needed to make it a reality—a

To reach a certain level and to obviously play the game that you love at the highest level, it takes sacrifice.

course I wish it never would have happened, but it happened for a reason.” Beckham said. “It then pushed me into a place where I then had to grow as a person, as a player. I look back on it, if that hadn’t have happened, I might not have had the career I had … It was one of those moments that changed my life forever.” Throughout the luncheon, Beckham frequently addressed a group of local youth soccer players

message all can take something away from. David Beckham

“To reach a certain level and to obviously play the game that you love at the highest level, it takes

directly. Ten-year-old Frankie Rodrigues, who plays for

Long Island’s largest soccer academy SUSA FC, was one of those kids.

sacrifice,” Beckham said. “There’s dedication and hard

“It was awesome to be in the same room as David Beckham,” he told reporters.

work but also you have to enjoy it. I told the boys

In March, the former Manchester United star and current co-owner of MLS team

yesterday and also in March with the initiative, I said,

Inter Miami participated in another youth soccer event also hosted by Las Vegas Sands

‘Unless you’re enjoying it, don’t do it, because at the

Corp. with U.S. Women’s National Team star Carli Lloyd at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in

end of the day you have to enjoy what you do.”

Uniondale.

The presentation was peppered with video highlights from Beckham’s 20-year plus career, but it

who we are:

Photo by Sands

Photo: Soccer icon David Beckham joined Long Island Association CEO Matt Cohen and over 600 people from the Long Island business community and youth soccer programs for a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 13, Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

The developer of a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island

Sands named to 3BL’s 2023 Ranking of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 3BL has named Sands to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. Sands was first in the consumer services category and 43rd overall on the 3BL 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. In the consumer services category, Sands ranked above peers in the casino and gaming industry; other hospitality companies; and leading brands such as Starbucks Corporation, McDonald’s Corporation and Yum! Brands. “This important recognition underscores

Sands New York hosts “Chambers Clink and Collaborate” networking event inside Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

ands New York hosted a business networking event alongside regional

In addition to Chamber members, Sands executives were present networking and answering questions from local business owners. In addition to millions in procurement

inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. More

opportunities for local businesses, the Sands project stands to deliver tens of millions of

than 450 of Long Island’s small business owners,

dollars annually in gaming tax revenue to Nassau and Suffolk Counties if it is successful in

entrepreneurs, and prospective suppliers attended

its bid for a New York State gaming license. “The Sands project is a critical opportunity for Long Island businesses and we are

procurement team, and make new connections with

exceedingly proud to unify behind this transformational development,” said Frank

prospective partners.

Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. “Tonight we are

“Tonight is a celebration of the Long Island

focused on helping our local businesses make as many connections as possible, because

business community,” said Former New York State

the more we work together to partner and scale, the greater impact this project will have

Governor and Senior Vice President for Las Vegas

on our economy and our community.”

Sands David Paterson. “Everyone is feeling excited

The Sands’ proposal is for a multi-billion-dollar resort and entertainment center

about the Sands project, and tonight, over 450 local

on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The proposal includes outdoor

business owners and chamber leaders turned out to

community spaces, luxury hotel rooms and a world-class live performance venue honoring

keep the momentum going. We are toasting to the

the long legacy of live music at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, as well as a

future of Nassau County and creating new connections

new memorial honoring the community’s veterans. The resort will also feature a Canyon

that will drive this project forward."

Ranch day spa and wellness center, celebrity chef restaurants, and flexible meeting

The event was co-hosted by the Nassau Council

and convention space, with ballrooms. Other planned amenities include high-quality

of Chambers of Commerce and the Suffolk County

casino gaming, representing less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage,

Alliance of Chambers in collaboration with the Long

experiential events and venues, and a variety of other entertainment programming.

Island African American Chamber of Commerce, the

responsibility pillars and our commitment to Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Sands. “While we greatly value the distinction, we continue to push our performance and have set measurable targets for accomplishments under these pillars in the areas of workforce development, Team Member volunteerism and low-carbon transition by 2025.” The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 184 ESG factors in seven pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance. Of note, Sands ranked eighth overall in ESG performance. Using a methodology developed by 3BL, all Russell 1000 Index companies are researched by ISS ESG, the responsible investment research arm of Institutional Shareholder Services. There is no fee for companies to be included in 100 Best Corporate Citizens. To compile the ranking, corporate data and information is obtained from publicly available sources only, rather than questionnaires or

Long Island Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and the New York South Asian Chamber of Commerce. Small

our People, Communities, Planet corporate delivering transparency in our operations,” said

bites and beverages were provided by Sands New York.

chambers of commerce earlier this month

to support the project, connect with the Sands

the accomplishments we’ve made under

Photo by Sands

Photo: More than 450 local business owners and chamber leaders attended Sands New York’s “Clink and Collaborate” event.

To learn more about the Sands as the world’s preeminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts visit sandsnewyork.com

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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Removal of Small City School Districts from Special Constitutional Debt Limitation The proposed amendment to Article 8, Section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

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County, 18th District

Michael F. Reid (D)

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Supervisora — Ciudad de Oyster Bay

Jared S. Behr (D)

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Joseph S. Saladino (R,C)

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Lawrence E. Nedelka (D)

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Secretario — Ciudad de Oyster Bay

Susan G. Mintz (D)

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Richard L. LaMarca (R,C)

Receiver Of Taxes — Town of Oyster Bay Town Council — Hempstead, 3rd District

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Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 3 Vote for Six (6)

Kevin P. Maccarone (R,C) Jack Mancusi (R,C) Barbara A. Peebles (R,C) Roni Sue Jenkins (R,C) Grady M. Farnan (R,C) Michael I. Ktistakis (R,C)

Clerk — Town of Oyster Bay

Thomas E. Muscarella (R,C)

Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R,C)

Ingrid G. Izaguirre (D)

Receptor de impuestos - Ciudad de Oyster Bay

Vincent Macchio (D)

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Jeffrey P. Pravato (R,C)

Melissa L. Miller (R,C)

Town Council — Oyster Bay Receptor de impuestos - Ciudad de Oyster Bay

Town Council — Hempstead, 4th District Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 4

Darien D. Ward (D)

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Laura A. Ryder (R,C)

Ravin R. Chetram (D) Danielle M. Medeiros (D) Sydney K. Martin (D)

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Sands New York hosts “Chambers Clink and Collaborate” networking event inside Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

ands New York hosted a business networking event alongside regional

In addition to Chamber members, Sands executives were present networking and answering questions from local business owners. In addition to millions in procurement

inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. More

opportunities for local businesses, the Sands project stands to deliver tens of millions of

than 450 of Long Island’s small business owners,

dollars annually in gaming tax revenue to Nassau and Suffolk Counties if it is successful in

entrepreneurs, and prospective suppliers attended

its bid for a New York State gaming license. “The Sands project is a critical opportunity for Long Island businesses and we are

procurement team, and make new connections with

exceedingly proud to unify behind this transformational development,” said Frank

prospective partners.

Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. “Tonight we are

“Tonight is a celebration of the Long Island

focused on helping our local businesses make as many connections as possible, because

business community,” said Former New York State

the more we work together to partner and scale, the greater impact this project will have

Governor and Senior Vice President for Las Vegas

on our economy and our community.”

Sands David Paterson. “Everyone is feeling excited

The Sands’ proposal is for a multi-billion-dollar resort and entertainment center

about the Sands project, and tonight, over 450 local

on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The proposal includes outdoor

business owners and chamber leaders turned out to

community spaces, luxury hotel rooms and a world-class live performance venue honoring

keep the momentum going. We are toasting to the

the long legacy of live music at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, as well as a

future of Nassau County and creating new connections

new memorial honoring the community’s veterans. The resort will also feature a Canyon

that will drive this project forward."

Ranch day spa and wellness center, celebrity chef restaurants, and flexible meeting

The event was co-hosted by the Nassau Council

and convention space, with ballrooms. Other planned amenities include high-quality

of Chambers of Commerce and the Suffolk County

casino gaming, representing less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage,

Alliance of Chambers in collaboration with the Long

experiential events and venues, and a variety of other entertainment programming.

Island African American Chamber of Commerce, the

Long Island Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and the New York South Asian Chamber of Commerce. Small

our People, Communities, Planet corporate delivering transparency in our operations,” said

bites and beverages were provided by Sands New York.

chambers of commerce earlier this month

to support the project, connect with the Sands

the accomplishments we’ve made under

Photo by Sands

Photo: More than 450 local business owners and chamber leaders attended Sands New York’s “Clink and Collaborate” event.

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Sands New York appoints Tracey Edwards as Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Ofﬁcer

the 2023 edition of the 100 Best

Service Commission, announcing her retirement in

Corporate Citizens ranking was

early October.

collected between July 2022 to July

Edwards said, “Nurturing collaborative and

2023.

productive relationships with Long Island’s

“Achieving the transformational

communities and organizations is a critical

targets in the Paris Agreement and

opportunity for Sands, and one I’m excited to

UN Sustainable Development Goals

be leading. In this role, I look forward to putting

in this decisive decade requires

my experience in municipal government, public

all companies to truly embed

advocacy, and community engagement to use to

ESG issues into the core of their

ensure that the proposed Sands project delivers for

business,” said Dave Armon, CEO of 3BL. “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 are answering the call by demonstrating the societal and bottom-line value of leadership and transparency around ESG topics. They are setting ambitious goals, outlining robust strategies for achieving them, disclosing data to measure progress, and accounting for all stakeholders in business decisions.” Sands’ inclusion on 3BL’s 2023 100 Best Corporate Citizens list is the latest recognition from leading reputational benchmarks this year. Sands also earned placement in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023, Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 list and U.S. News and World Report’s Best Companies To Work For 20232024 list. In November 2022, Sands was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, with repeat placements on the DJSI World Index and the DJSI North America Index.

Tracey Edwards

Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Oﬃcer

Long Island.” Former New York State Governor and Senior Vice President for Las Vegas Sands Corp. David Paterson said, “Tracey has spent her life and career

as Vegas Sands Corp. announced

fighting for Long Islanders. By working with Las

earlier this month that longtime Long

Vegas Sands Corp. in this capacity Tracey will be

Island advocate and community leader

one of the main voices making sure that if LVS’s bid

Tracey A. Edwards has accepted the position of

for a downstate gaming license is successful, our

Senior Vice President - New York Corporate Social

local communities will see real and long-lasting

Responsibility Officer (CSRO). In this role, she

benefits. Undoubtedly, she will also be an asset

will oversee and integrate all initiatives related

to the Sands team as they continue to develop

to corporate social responsibility for the planned

leading social responsibility policies for their

integrated resort in Uniondale.

corporate peers.”

Robert G. Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of

To date, Sands’ community engagement efforts

Sands said, “We are proud and honored to have

have included multiple procurement academies

Tracey Edwards join Las Vegas Sands Corp. in this

hosting over 1,000 Long Island small businesses

very important role. Tracey's knowledge of and

with a focus on how local minority, women and

commitment to corporate responsibility truly

veteran-owned enterprises can contract with the

makes her an outstanding choice for this position.

Sands. They have announced a workforce training

We know she will make a profoundly important

partnership with Nassau Community College

contribution to our project in New York and

and plans for new degree programs with Long

beyond.”

Island University. In addition, Sands established

Edwards currently serves as Long Island

the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative

Regional Director of the NAACP and as a member

as part of its global priority on youth education

of the NAACP National Board of Directors. She

and mentoring. Creating opportunities for today’s

is a former Town of Huntington Councilwoman

youth builds tomorrow’s leaders and supports the

and former executive director of Habitat for

company’s overarching goal of helping sustain

Humanity of Suffolk. She most recently served

thriving communities that are great places to live,

as Commissioner of the New York State Public

work and visit.

To learn more about the Sands as the world’s preeminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts visit sandsnewyork.com

Phone: 516-679-2622 ❖ Fax: 516-679-1648

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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT FORM COURTESY O What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

HERALD SchoolS A fun and safe Halloween in East Meadow High School Courtesy East Meadow Union Free School District

Children and clubs at East Meadow High School dressed up for Halloween as they took part in the district’s annual Safe Halloween on Oct. 24.

The Halloween spirit ran high as trick-or-treaters from the East Meadow community took part in the district’s annual Safe Halloween, held on Oct. 24 outside, near the football field at East Meadow High School.

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County earns perfect fiscal monitoring score The Nassau County Comptroller’s office announced last week the county ear ned a score of zero — a perfect score — from the state’s Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. This indicates the county is cur rently under no fiscal stress and not susceptible to fiscal dress at this time. According to a release from the comptroller’s office, the county’s fiscal stress score has significantly improved over the few years, from a score of 45.0 in 2020, to 0.0. “Nassau County is in the best fiscal health it has been in for decades,” Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips said. “As overseer of Nassau County finances, I am proud to report on this great recognition of Nassau County’s excellent fiscal condition. Our strong local economy, grounded in diverse employment opportunities, high median income and low unemployment, combined with sound fiscal management by the county’s administration, have enabled us to achieve outstanding financial stability.”

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Who can enter: There will be 2 categories: Students in grades k-5 Students in 6-12 One entry per student Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023. Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald paper. Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.

Numerous varsity sports teams, organizations and high school clubs volunteered their time to dress in costume, design their own tables with Halloween themes and hand out candy to young trick-or-treaters. Hundreds of young children walked around the field dressed as superheroes, book and movie characters, and scary creatures. The clubs’ themes included wizards, skeletons, popular sports teams and fairies. In addition to collecting tasty treats, children also took part in games and activities at each of the themed tables. An afternoon of fun was had by the young and older students alike.

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HELPFUL HINTS • Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper. • Be creative & original. • Drawings should represent any of the December holidays. • Use bright colors. • Fill the entire page. • Choose paint, crayon, chalk, markers or pens, or other creative materials. • Remember your design will be repeated to make a real sheet of wrapping paper.

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Wrapping Paper Contest Herald Community Newspapers 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530 OR Scan and email to: mkaur@liherald.com (must be a high-res jpg) No Photos of Artwork Will Be Accepted. Winners will be notified by email or phone by November 27

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Free wants to be more than LIRR’s temp chief life here. It would be a fantastic way to finish my career.” He principally aims to succeed where some observOne of his first jobs with the Metropolitan Trans- ers believe Rinaldi has largely struggled: staying presportation Authority was cleaning train stations, but ent and doubling down on his three core issues: “safeRobert Free was destined to do so much more. Over the ty, reliability, and the customer experience.” Rinaldi years, he continued to impress bosses, eventually ris- lives in Westchester County, so local presence wasn’t as easy. ing to the MTA’s senior vice president of operations. A large portion of Rinaldi’s 18-month And now, the tenure was spent in the recovery of two Port Jefferson resident is back at his commuter railroads, the Long Island Rail roots at the helm of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North, from the coronaviRoad, taking over as acting president and rus pandemic —when ridership dropped to allowing Catherine Rinaldi to return all historic lows. She faced criticism from her focus to the Metro-North line. Long Island leaders who said her attention He’s never been closer to that ultimate was too divided between the two railroads career prize — but he’s not quite there yet. amid a turbulent time for the MTA. Free is the railroad’s acting — but not Commuters also bemoaned deterioratyet permanent — president. No one has a ing train stations and increasing delays, as lock on the position as the agency mulls well as the loss of a popular fare discount over candidates, but MTA chief Janno program and the uptick in the price of Lieber says those minds could be made up tickets as a consequence. by next March. And it’s quite likely they ROBERT FREE It all has contributed to a sense that won’t have to change any nameplates or acting president, Long Island Rail Road LIRR leadership has been glaringly disconbusiness cards when it happens. nected from commuters — an optic Free is “I think we have an obligation to go striving to undo. through a national search and to make a He plans to capitalize on his broad-brush appeal decision,” Lieber said. “We don’t hand people jobs of with union workers and commuters — having been this importance without going through a process.” For now, the future holder of that spot remains an both for years — while bringing an intimate engineer’s open question — though Free promises to be a big con- view to fixing systemwide challenges to reduce comtender. He has roughly less than six months in his cur- muting headaches. At the top of his to-do list is to ride the rails with rent post to make a good impression — and he plans on using that time to win over the respect of commuters MTA law enforcement to get a better sense of commuter’s safety needs, fine-tune the LIRR’s schedules to and his bosses. “I would not take this position as acting if I did not shorten waiting times, and upgrade and beautify train want it full-time,” Free said. “I’ve invested a lot of my stations.

EAST MEADOW HERALD — November 2, 2023

By JUAN LASSO

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would not take this position as acting if I did not want it fulltime.

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Robert Free, who rose the ranks to become the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s vice president of operations, was named the Long Island Rail Road’s acting president late last month. “We don’t just want to provide train service,” Free said. “We want to be a world-class service that our customers will be proud of. Safety, reliability and customer experience — these priorities go hand-in-hand. You can’t have an on-time railroad if you don’t have a safe railroad. “And that will be on the forefront of what we do.”

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST XIII, Plaintiff, v. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE JOHN MARKERT, 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 January 6, 2023, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 13, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 1903 Chester Drive East Meadow, NY 11554 SBL No.: Section: 50 Block: 456 Lot: 11 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow (unincorporated area) in the 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. 007407/2016 in the amount of $466,074.15 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 142456 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, Against JEAN ANTILUS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/10/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 11/17/2023 at

2:00 pm, premises known as 806 Pepperidge Road, Westbury, New York 11590, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 11 Block 402 Lot 26 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $500,175.95 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 601574/2019 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. JOHN P CLARKE, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 Dated: 9/19/2023 File Number: 18-302505 RS 142629 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTER ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, Against KAREN JONES A/K/A KAREN B. JONES A/K/A KAREN B. LICHTENSTEIN, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/24/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/27/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 769 Van Buren Avenue, East Meadow, New York 11554, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 50 Block 436 Lot 4 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $765,254.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 601311/2019

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. (Phone#:(516) 510-4020) McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/21/23 File Number: 16-301208 SH 142765

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against JAMES J. ALIPERTI JR, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 21, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 424 Wellington Road, East Meadow, NY 11554. Sec 51 Block 274 Lot 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buidings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $500,125.24 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001916/2011. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Robert F. Harper, Esq., Referee File # NY2022-00064 142759 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF16, ASSET-

BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF16, Plaintiff - against ANGELA LEWIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 23, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 28th day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 290 Arcadia Ave, Uniondale, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11553. (SBL#: 50-43-163) Approximate amount of lien $478,268.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 612932/2019. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: September 7, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142698

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 618326/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARGUERITE F. DORSA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE KEHOE IRREVOCABLE TRUST; TIMOTHY KEHOE, AS ADMINISTRATOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ETHEL M. KEHOE; BENEFICIARIES OF THE KEHOE IRREVOCABLE TRUST, if living, and if she/he be deceased, her next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees,

legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 1514 PROSPECT AVENUE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554 Section: 50, Block: 149, Lot: 891 and 892 ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Consolidated Mortgage to secure the sum of $165,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 04, 2006, in Liber M26903 at Page 948 of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1514 PROSPECT AVENUE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the

sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:October 11, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 142770 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 605281/2023 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust, Not Individually But As Trustee For Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust Plaintiff, vs Joseph M. Longiaru If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or

Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Michelle Longiaru Aka Michelle Yarrobino, Nicholas Vogel, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 681 Bryant Street East Meadow, NY 11554 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Joseph M. Longiaru Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Thirteenth day of October, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated June 9, 2005, executed by Joseph M. Longiaru and Michelle Longiaru AKA Michelle Yarrobino to secure the sum of $359,650.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 28976, Page 361 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on

June 21, 2005. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Joseph M. Longiaru, Michelle Longiaru AKA Michelle Yarrobino and Nicholas Vogel on January 6, 2010 and recorded June 22, 2010 in Book 34924, Page 301 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 6, 2015 and recorded on February 13, 2015, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 40210, Page 403. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 10, 2017 and recorded on February 10, 2017, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2017-00015025Book 41911, Page 400. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Joseph M. Longiaru, Michelle Longiaru AKA Michelle Yarrobino and Nicholas Vogel on May 11, 2021 and recorded June 7, 2021 in Instrument Number 2021-74880Book 45490, Page 639 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The property in question is described as follows: 681 Bryant Street, East Meadow, NY 11554 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website

Rhoads honors, thanks 20 women of distinction

EAST MEADOW HERALD — November 2, 2023

State Sen. Steve Rhoads honored 20 women who have made a meaningful impact in his Senate District at his inaugural Women of Distinction ceremony on Oct. 26 at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. The ceremony recognized 20 women who made a difference in his district area and gave the Rhoads a chance to thank them for all the pride and joy they bring to our communities. The event aimed to serve as a beacon of hope for younger women to follow in their footsteps. The honorees marched into the packed auditorium as the pipe band played and the audience roared with applause. Brownie Troop 3000 & Daisy Troop 3252 from Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Local orchestra and choral students from Division Avenue High School in Levittown perfor med at the ceremony as well as young ladies from 5678 Dance Studio in Levittown. Geri Barish, a five-time cancer survivor and Long Island Breast Cancer activist, of fered words of encouragement to the honorees as the ceremonies keynote speaker and reminded everyone of the importance of setting goals and pushing ourselves to reach our highest potential. Rhoads presented each of the honorees with their Women of Distinction award. He thanked them for their tireless efforts to make our community a better place for all and recognized their lasting contributions. Rhoads welcomed

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State Sen. Steve Rhoads, who represents the 5th district, honored 20 women who have made a meaningful impact in his district’s communities. the honorees and their guests to light refreshments after the ceremony to celebrate their exceptional successes. My inaugural Women of Distinction ceremony was truly an experience to remember! It was so meaningful and impactful to be surrounded by such inspiring, strong, and courageous women,” Rhoads said. “There was a profound sense of unity and camaraderie

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at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to

enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 23, 2023 Gross Polowy

LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 78420 142852

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2017-RPL2 Plaintiff, Against FRANCISCO MOLINA A/K/A FRANCISCO S. MOLINA, MARIA MOLINA A/K/A MARIA H. MOLINA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/16/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100

as we celebrated the tremendous accomplishments of each woman. These women have been at the forefront of industry, education, volunteerism, faith, law enforcement, and the non-profit sector, and their accomplishments have been an inspiration to us all. It was a privilege to honor these 20 extraordinary women whose leadership and achievements have made a lasting impact on our community. Congratulations to all of our 2023 Women of Distinction honorees and thank you for your steadfast hard work and dedication to making our world a better place.” Those honored included Mary Lynn

Borst of Levittown; Mary Carman of Garden City; Marlie Cohen of Plainview; Tara Comiskey of Woodbury; Mary D’Antonio of Hisckville; Randi Shubin Dresner of East Meadow; Debby Izzo of Bellmore; Rehana Jaffer of Elmont; Gail Jeby-Levy of Wantagh; Meredith Kass of Seaford; Dr. Simranjeet Kaur of Plainview; Chanie Kramer of Merrick; Taleen Krug of East Meadow; Barbara Mars of Plainview; Dr. Ferkhanda Najib of Bellmore; Mary O’Meara of Plainview; Jannie Palazzola of Wantagh; Michelle Panetta of Seaford; Cathy McGrory Powel of Wantagh; and Kim Scharoff of Merrick.

Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 12/7/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 786 Davis Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hempstead Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36 Block 138 Lot 15 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $392,575.61 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 614717/2019 Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 10/12/2023 File Number: 36603 RS 142966 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

Young female leaders in the making: Girl Scouts led the audience in Pledge of Allegiance at the Oct. 26 event.

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ew York is in tough shape. Between the rising costs of goods, a deteriorating public safety situation and an everincreasing tax burden on residents, New Yorkers have faced a slew of issues brought about by policy failures from Albany to the White House. Sadly, already beleaguered residents must also now shoulder the burden of a migrant crisis with serious security and financial implications, thanks to the Biden administration’s AnTHonY failure to secure borders, as D’EsposiTo our well as the “sanctuary state/city” policies of Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. It is estimated that since the beginning of President Biden’s tenure, 1.6 million migrants have evaded capture by law enforcement personnel while making their way into the United

States. This is a startling number, particularly when you consider that 146 people whose names appear on the federal terrorist watch list were stopped trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the first 10 months of this year. While those individuals were captured, there’s no telling how many more slipped past authorities among the 1.6 million who got away, and what their destinations were. What we do know, however, is that New York was the final destination for over 110,000 migrants who have arrived here since April 2022. Drawn by Hochul’s and Adams’ regular declarations of New York’s sanctuary status, which limits local law enforcement’s cooperation with immigration authorities — as well as the Big Apple’s “right to shelter” law, guaranteeing housing to all — migrants continue to pour into the state at a record pace. Indeed, the mass arrivals have strained finances, particularly in

New York City, where Adams recently announced a sweeping 5 percent budget cut for all city agencies in order to divert additional resources for migrant support. What’s more, the cost of housing these migrants will total north of $12 billion over the next three years — precious taxpayer funding that will be diverted from New York’s longstanding homeless population, public safety/law enforcement, and a long list of social service programs. I have been working hard at the federal level to present positive alternatives to the failing policies of our “leaders” currently occupying the White House, the governor’s mansion and Gracie Mansion. Earlier this year, I was proud to join fellow House Republicans in passing H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This sweeping legislation would provide further funding to Customs and Border Protection, and includes provisions to enhance border security

either the state nor the city can continue to be a migrant sanctuary.

infrastructure, combat the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied children, and much more. I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to adopt this legislation and send it to President Biden for his signature. Every moment they don’t, this migrant crisis worsens both in New York and across the country. On the local and state front, I will continue standing alongside everyday New Yorkers who are tired of Hochul’s and Adams’ progressive policies, which have caused chaos on our streets, migrants being crammed into hangars at Kennedy Airport as well as in schools, and impending cuts to government services. The United States is a great country founded on the American dream — the dream that led my ancestors to settle on these shores. I firmly believe in keeping that dream alive and welcoming newcomers to this country, but our current immigration system is failing that dream. We must take immediate action from the top down to correct that failure. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

If this singer-songwriter endorses a candidate, look out

nce upon a time, when you did a survey of the most respected people in America, names like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton would dominate the list. Being on the most respected list was a guarantee that you could make a speech, or just send out a tweet, and it would get immediate attention from the public and maybe even move the stock market. Over the past year or so, things have changed. There’s no doubt that Winfrey and Obama will still JERRY make the list, KREMER but if you’re looking for power, prestige and an economic force, your choice has to be Taylor Swift. Winfrey can launch a new venture, and over a period of weeks or months, she will gain the attention of people who follow her career. But nobody can match the impact that Swift’s name and image currently generates. One

example, of many, was the Oct. 1 JetsChiefs game at MetLife Stadium, which drew nearly 25 million viewers, largely because Swift was seated in a luxury box. If you watched the game, you couldn’t help but noticed that the television cameras were devoting almost as much time to Swift as they were to the Jets and Chiefs. Swift didn’t sing or dance. She didn’t walk out on the field for a cameo appearance. All she did was sit — and jump up and down and cheer — with a bunch of friends and relatives of her latest love interest, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. Besides the huge television audience, the stadium had its largest crowd in recent memory. That Swift is a money generator is no surprise. Her concerts fill every venue to capacity, and generate millions in revenues for hotels, restaurants and all types of local businesses. As a sign of the type of revenue she can generate with one concert,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent her a number of fan letters, urging her to schedule concerts in Canada as a way of boosting his country’s economy. Some federal monetary officials have speculated that the revenues generated by her concerts are having an impact on inflation statistics. In recent weeks, a new documentary has been released that follows Swift around the world and gives the general public some idea of the dramatic impact that she has wherever she goes. According to entertainment writers, a number of fans were willing to pay astronomical sums just to get a sneak preview of the travelogue. Can Swift become a political force? No one knows for sure, but recently she sent out a tweet urging people to register to vote. According to election officials, her brief outreach generated 50,000 new registrants in one day. No one knows what her political leanings are, but there is no doubt that she

aylor Swift was on camera at MetLife Stadium as often as the Jets and Chiefs.

could get millions of people to the polls if she chose to promote a candidate. For those of us who don’t follow the music industry, the success of this 33-year-old phenomenon is a little mystifying. She has a sweet voice, writes many of her own songs and has a powerful stage presence. I thought that she appealed to a particular age group but recently a friend, who is 65, excitedly told us about attending a Taylor Swift concert. Her success is attributable to her talent, her personality and her exiting performances. It also is a sign that with all of the political turmoil in our country, the public is desperately seeking fresh faces that have nothing to do with politics. We are very much in need of pleasant distractions and Taylor Swift clearly gives us that, and more. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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ore than a dozen people are running for president of the United states this year and next — and nearly as many are seeking to replace embattled U.s. Rep. George santos in Congress. and while final decisions in those races are 12 months away, much closer to home, Long Island voters are heading to the polls nov. 8, to decide on a number of races spanning town boards and administrations as well as county legislatures. It’s what we call an “off-year” election — an election that takes place outside more mainstream races — and it gives us a chance to learn about and choose leaders who are much closer to home. Even our neighbors. and listening to those voices is vitally important — much more important for our daily lives than what’s being bandied about in Washington or albany. But there’s a downside to off-year elections, and it’s a significant one: voter turnout is abysmal. across the state, offyear elections attract just half of those who head to the polls for presidential elections, according to Citizens Union. The potential solution? Turn “offyear” elections to “on-year,” by moving town and county races to the same year as campaigns for state and federal offices. and it’s part of a bill that has passed both chambers of the state legislature, and is now on the governor’s desk. This would certainly increase the number of people who cast votes in local races, and would save money typically

Letters Peter King wrote ‘the painful truth’ To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?”: I thought it was very well written and stated the painful truth. I, too, cannot understand the mentality of our students and politicians who believe Hamas is the victim and that Israel is the bully. I believe, as Mr. King stated, this whole disaster of an issue is due to poor leadership and failed support for Israel with the Obama and Biden administrations and the fake media. I just wanted to thank Mr. King for being brave enough to write the truth, and hopefully some people will read it and better understand what is going on. Thanks for the support of his Republican party, and maybe he should run for president! LIsa KEEnEy Oceanside

spent to make off-year elections happen (although how much is up for debate). and yes, the more people who vote, the better our communities are represented. It’s a noble idea, and it makes sense, at least at first blush. But it would also sacrifice a key element of off-year elections that make them so special: Focusing on these races allows the candidates to not only get their message out, but also to address hyperlocal issues in our neighborhoods that are simply not dealt with at the federal or even the state level. Imagine a ballot dominated by a presidential race, U.s. senate contests and U.s. House races that also included the choices for local judges, county legislators, town administrators and town councils, and village officials — to say nothing of local referendums. It would be a jampacked ballot, which would make it nearly impossible for a typical voter to be properly informed about who’s who and what’s what. naturally, much of our attention would be focused on who would be in the White House come January, and who would be sent to Congress. Candidates for local offices would have to shout to be heard, and even then they’d likely be drowned out. Local issues are crucially important. you know that, because you’re reading a local newspaper. Will local taxes be raised? Can we prevent the sinkholes that are opening up in our streets? How do we put up barriers to keep state legislators from forcing residential zoning in

our communities? How do we counter some of the issues we’re experiencing as a result of bail reform? Those are just a handful of the myriad issues that Herald editors and reporters have inquired about in more than 40 roundtable sessions with local candidates this election season — issues that most likely wouldn’t get anywhere near the attention they deserve if you mixed them in with topics dominating the debates in the state and national campaigns. We look at voting as a right, but it’s also a duty. True democracy requires participation by those being governed to truly work, and our participation takes many forms, but the primary one is casting a ballot. Increasing turnout for these races most certainly remains a priority — but we don’t want to accomplish that by pushing local races into a ballot’s fine print. Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t yet signed the bill changing election dates that passed both chambers of the state legislature earlier this year. and she shouldn’t. We need to come up with ways to bring more voters out for local elections, but we must do that by continuing to educate those voters on the issues affecting them most here at home, and by making it clear that voting is one of the best ways they can do something about them. What we can’t do is let those issues be swept away in the whirlwind of state and national elections.

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n the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater that would keep the talking heads yammering on until the next crisis. But the political posturing in Washington is overshadowing the very real stakes of the federal budget fight for everyday Americans — including the hardworking families on Long Island who are struggling to make ends meet, and retired stanLeY B. seniors. The debate is BerGman also revealing what’s actually important to our local congressional representatives, who include Republicans Anthony D’Esposito, George Santos, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota — all willing accomplices in a government shutdown gambit, thankfully unsuccessful, that prioritized the interests of big business and MAGA politics over the constituents they were elected to represent and protect. As president of the Long Island chap-

ter of the Alliance for Retired Americans, an organization fighting to protect the rights of seniors, Social Security and Medicare, I know what’s important to me: quality, affordable health care, a reliable safety net, and a responsible government that tries to do right by its citizens and not special interests. If Long Island’s congressional delegation was willing to join the House leadership in threatening to shut down the government to get their budget proposal passed, they must have thought it was pretty important. So what was in it? First of all, the Republican budget proposal would end Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices, just weeks after the Biden administration began using this new policy to start driving down out-of-pocket costs that often force seniors like me to choose between taking life-saving medicine or keeping the lights on in our homes. The party that claims to be concerned about lowering the cost of living would do the opposite in their budget, by cutting the Inflation Reduction Act’s insurance premium subsidies. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 13 million Amer-

don’t recall them saying anything about cutting seniors’ access to health care.

Letters Next Tuesday, it’s all about voting To the Editor: It is a common misconception that important elections take place only every two or four years. On the contrary: Local elections take place every year, and because turnout is often low in the socalled “off years,” such as this one, your vote can actually make even more of a difference in matters of immediate concern to your community. Your local elected officials are responsible for making the laws and regulations that directly affect you, your family and your neighbors. Local officials have direct authority over things like schools, housing, public transit and the local environment. Local officials are also far more likely to take account of your opinions than are your representatives at the state and federal levels. Make the most of this relationship: Get out and vote on the laws and ballot proposals that matter to you and your community, and for leaders that you believe deserve your trust. Local and state, as well federal, elections affect the quality of our lives, from the healthfulness of our drinking water and the maintenance of our roads and bridges, to the quality of our public education. Voters should take them seriously. The right to vote is the heart of

icans are already saving an average of $2,400 per year on health care. In New York alone, nearly 119,000 people have saved an average of $362 on monthly premiums — and those savings are expected to keep growing. In 2025, more than 1 million New Yorkers will save an average of nearly $390 thanks to the act’s annual out-of-pocket cost cap. The House plan would also cut $3.8 billion from the National Institutes of Health, which would stall research in cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and long Covid. That is the very definition of cutting off your nose to spite your face. But that’s not all. The House Republican plan would cut $30.7 billion in funding for Medicare and Medicaid. These cuts would force roughly 3.8 million seniors and people with disabilities in New York to endure longer wait times when they call the Medicare call center. This reduction in funding would also make it harder to pay hospitals and doctors on time, creating financial challenges for health care providers across the country. And it would limit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ability to oversee the safety of New York nursing homes,

endangering our seniors. The list of shortsighted cuts that would only end up costing us more money in the long run includes cuts to the administrative budgets for Medicare and Social Security. So rather than demonstrating fiscal responsibility, our congressional representatives would hamstring the two largest safety net programs for senior citizens and create a future of bad service and long wait times for the people who need reliable delivery of their benefits the most. When D’Esposito, Santos, LaLota and Garbarino ran for Congress, I don’t remember hearing them say anything about cutting senior citizens’ access to health care in their campaign speeches. So why were they following the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz down the shutdown path? It’s time for Long Island’s congressional representatives to decide who they truly represent: their political leadership in Washington, or their constituents here on Long Island. The more than 30,000 Alliance for Retired Americans members in Long Island’s four congressional districts will be watching. And as the old political truism goes: Seniors vote! Stanley B. Bergman is president of the Long Island Chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans.

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democracy. It is through the vote that “we the people” can effect necessary change and hold leaders accountable. Make full use of it in every election. Democracy only works when we make our voices heard. Early voting this year runs through Sunday, and Election Day is next Tuesday. ANN LEITER President, League of Women Voters of Central Nassau BARBARA EpSTEIN Management team, League of Women Voters of East Nassau

Another one rides the bus To the Editor: Our County Legislature voting 19-0 last week to renew a contract with Transdev — the private contractor running the Nassau Inter County Express buses since 2010 — is good news for riders. It demonstrates bipartisan support for bus service. Even with a 15-cent fare increase earlier this year, from $2.75 to $2.90 ($1.45 for seniors), riding a NICE bus is one of the best public transportation bargains around. Riders using the MTA Metro Card can get a free transfer to a New York City Transit bus or subway. Transdev has a track record of completing Federal Transit Administrationfunded capital projects on time and with-

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in budget. Any contract change orders have been documented, fair and reasonable. NICE is a model for cost-effective urban/suburban bus operations that other transit agencies should emulate. I congratulate the hardworking men and women of both the Nassau County Department of public Works Transit Division and Transdev for providing such an excellent service, and the Coun-

ty Legislature for renewing Transdev’s contract for seven more years. LARRY pENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

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