Hempstead Beacon 01-29-2026 by Richner Communications, Inc

INCORPORATING THE WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON

Luke Feeney/Herald the residents, staff and administration of three school districts voiced strong opposition to a revised diamond Charter School proposal during a public meeting at alverta B. gray Schultz Middle School.

Charter school faces public backlash from residents

Hempstead, West Hempstead communities are strongly opposed

By MADISON GUSLER & LUKE FEENEY of the Herald

Residents, students, school staff as well as district and elected officials shared their opposition to a revised charter school application during meetings on at the West Hempstead Secondary School on Jan. 20 and at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School in Hempstead a day later.

The proposal comes from Diamond Charter School, which received approval from the SUNY Charter Schools Institute nearly two years ago to open in Hempstead. Despite widespread opposition at the time from Hempstead and surrounding communities, the charter was approved. The school is scheduled to open this September.

The charter school submitted a revision to its application requesting temporary approval to operate in West Hempstead for no more than two years while completing construction of its

permanent location in Hempstead.

The plan is to open and operate at 12 Westminster Road, in the former religious school building at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, this September, according to DCS’s website. The planned permanent location at 131 Fulton Ave., Hempstead is undergoing renovations.

“The Diamond School was given two years to get prepared, incubate, and open up in the Hempstead school district,” Hempstead Superintendent Gary Rush said, “but after two years DCS isn’t prepared to serve Hempstead students and is coming into the West Hempstead school district instead.” He formally stated his opposition to this proposal.

Numerous objections were raised to the application including: the financial costs of another charter school in the area, the impact it could have on the neighboring school districts, how another charter school could increase

DEADLINE MARCH 2ND

Winter storm drops 10 inches of snow

Storm shutters businesses, classes

By STACY DRIKS

sdriks@liherald.com

As Uniondale and other parts of Hempstead were blanketed with up to 10 inches of snow over the weekend, safety concerns mounted Monday as snow piled high — including over fire hydrants.

With limited space to shovel snow, some residents resorted to clearing their driveways by tossing snow onto curbs or sidewalks — in some cases, burying hydrants completely. Fire prevention officer Chris Stafford, of the Uniondale Fire Department, warned the practice could be dangerous.

“It can cost a life,” he said in a message. “Just today alone (Monday) I came across residents and had to inform and educate, costing a few minutes to shovel and unfreeze it.”

After encountering several blocked hydrants, Stafford took to social media with winter tips to reduce hazards: clear three feet around the hydrant, shovel a path from the street to the hydrant, keep the caps and outlets fully visible and don’t pile snow on top or in front of hydrants.

In Uniondale, residents expressed frustration over delayed plowing, especially on smaller or dead-end streets. Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, said she contacted the Town of Hempstead on Monday morning to request plowing on the dead-end stretch of Decatur Street.

“I was informed that a plow would be dispatched to my location, two hours have passed and we are still waiting for the plow,” she said Monday. Kathleen

Gallagher, also of Uniondale, said the issue extended beyond her community.

“I’m retired so it’s really not a problem for me now, the main roads are fine but the side streets, not so much,” she said.

Residents shared concerns with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, who represents communities such as Baldwin, Roosevelt, South Hempstead and parts of Uniondale. Nicks acknowledged the delays but also asked for understanding about the work required to clear snow.

“I believe that the county is working hard to make sure that we’re cleaning our areas as best as possible. And really, just want to thank all of the county workers that are out there doing their jobs,” she said.

Nicks described the snowfall as one of the heaviest in nearly a decade and urged residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. On Sunday, she was stationed at the Uniondale Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, helping crews prepare for emergencies.

Firefighters were on standby starting around 8 a.m. Sunday, according to Anthony Lebron, the Uniondale Fire District’s commissioner. “A fire is always possible,” he said on Sunday. “Especially when it comes to space heaters where residents are trying to stay warm.”

The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for the area ended Monday morning. The storm was a mix of snow and sleet, which made for slick and icy roads. Winds and blowing snow reduced visibility throughout the storm, and sub-freezing temperatures

OBITUARY

Esmie Woodhouse

Esmie Woodhouse, longtime resident of Westbury, NY, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was 82 years old.

Born in Old Works, St Catherine, Jamaica, she was the daughter of Shirley (‘Sherlock’) and Annorah Woodhouse. Esmie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hofstra University and was a teacher of business education and computer science at Hempstead High School for twenty five years.

In addition to teaching, she had a passion for fitness which led her to become a personal trainer as well as a yoga and aerobics instructor.

She is survived by her children Mia, Troy and Karl and grandchildren Austin, Kara (‘Kasper’), Malaysia, Milan and Troy Jr.

She is also survived by her brothers Abe (‘Freeman’), Arthur, Clenox (‘Kenny’) and Burton (‘Binzy’). She was predeceased by her sisters Sarah, Hyacinth (‘Shirley’) and Claudette (‘Mava’) and her brother Selvin

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Dementia Society of America.

Future doctors gain skills

By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Third-year medical students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell gained skills that many physicians do not learn until well into their careers during Pain and Addiction Care Prevention Week Jan. 13-16.

In more than 25 hours of intensive instruction, students were trained to address pain, substance-use and alcoholuse disorders using harm-reduction strategies, non-opioid alternatives and patient-centered care.

Beyond clinical techniques, students were taught to listen more closely to patients’ experiences and approach treatment with empathy, a skill educators said is critical to addressing the ongoing substance-use crisis.

“While opioids certainly have a place in medicine, historically doctors weren’t adequately trained in judicious prescribing practices,” said Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, assistant professor of medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry and science education at the Zucker School of Medicine.

Kapoor is also vice president of emergency medicine addiction services and director of screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment at Northwell Health.

“Ensuring the next generation of physicians is equipped to approach complex conditions like pain and substanceuse disorders will undoubtedly drive positive change in patient and community health,” he added.

PACE Week builds on instruction students receive during their first two years of medical school. In total, Zucker students complete more than 30 hours of patient-centered education focused on pain and substance use — more than at any other U.S. medical school — addressing a topic many clinicians find uncomfortable or difficult to discuss.

The program also fulfills a federal requirement mandating that clinicians seeking or maintaining DEA registration complete at least eight hours of training in treating pain and opioid or other substance-use disorders.

Each day of PACE Week began with first-person accounts from people in recovery, family members affected by addiction, medical residents and Zucker alumni. Among them were two physicians in recovery, who shared the challenges of seeking help while navigating professional expectations and fear of

judgment.

Family members described the emotional, financial and personal toll substance use disorders can have, emphasizing the need for compassion, strong support systems and recovery resources not only for patients, but also for those who care for them.

Speakers stressed the importance of prioritizing human connection over professional hierarchy, engaging in open conversations, exploring alternative pain-management options and working in multidisciplinary teams that include nurses, social workers and mental health professionals.

Students took participated in workshops covering judicious prescribing, medications for opioid-use disorder, medicinal cannabis and multimodal pain care. One component focused on femoral nerve blocks, a non-opioid pain management technique that interrupts pain signals at their source using ultrasound-guided injections.

“Adding this level of training means our students are starting their careers with skills many clinicians only learn later,” said Dr. Simone Rudnin, a Northwell Health Emergency Department physician. “They’re prepared from day one to treat pain differently than we did even a decade ago.”

Kapoor said that such interventions could reduce reliance on opioid medications and lower the risk of future substance use disorder. “Students are learning practical interventions that can offer equal or better pain relief while reducing long-term risks of patients,” he said.

PACE Week concluded with student capstone presentations for Northwell Health executives and Hofstra leaders. Students made “elevator pitches,” debated ethical scenarios, shared public-service announcements and offered narrative reflections on addiction and care.

“Hearing physicians and family members speak openly about their lived experiences with addiction was profoundly impactful,” Alexandra Boubour, a third-year medical student, said. “Their vulnerability challenged stigma and reinforced the importance of empathy, transparency and community in both healing and medical culture.”

With PACE Week complete, Zucker School of Medicine students leave better prepared to recognize substance use disorders, recommend non-opioid treatments and deliver care rooted in understanding — skills educators say will shape the future of medicine.

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Charter school requests to operate in West Hempstead

racial and economic disparities, as well as traffic concerns.

West Hempstead Superintendent Daniel Rehman echoed Rush’s argument. “Introducing an outside educational entity even temporarily, creates unnecessary logistical and fiscal complications,” he said, “that do not serve the interests of our resident students.”

Hempstead is familiar with the impact of charter schools on its school district. There are currently three charter schools operating within the Hempstead school district, excluding DCS. The district spends over $105 million to support the 3,100 students attending local charter schools, according to Rush.

“When students leave, our district’s funding follows them,” Rush said. He explained that the district remains financially responsible for costs like transportation, special education and compliance — even when students are enrolled elsewhere.

“The cumulative effect of this model is destabilizing and directly impacts the educational program of the students who remain in Hempstead schools,” he added.

State Sen. Siela Bynoe, who represents the communities of Hempstead, West Hempstead and Freeport, described her district as “the epicenter of charter schools.”

Bynoe highlighted the percentages of students attending charter schools

within her district; 40 percent of Hempstead students, 18 percent in Roosevelt and 13 percent in Uniondale.

“That’s actually kind of criminal if you ask me,” Bynoe said. “They are coming into the community and not only are they citing here; they’re actually creating more imbalance and disparity.”

Richard Brown, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Hempstead, explained that charter schools were first authorized in the district in 2009 “at a time when the district was not performing at the level our community deserved.”

In 2018, the State Education Department added Hempstead High School to the Schools Under Registration Review, a statewide list of failing schools that required the most improvement. In June 2019, Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that approved monitors to help oversee the district, which ended in 2023 after significant academic improvement.

Over six years, Hempstead High’s graduation rate rose from 37 to 81 percent in 2020. In 2023 the district’s graduation rate was 85 percent, virtually tied with the statewide average.

“That narrative has changed,” Brown said, “The Hempstead school district has made significant academic progress over the years and we are proud of the transformation that has taken place.”

A New-York based initiative, DSC was founded by Mark Crusante, who

serves as its executive director.

The school is initially expected to serve 162 students in kindergarten through first grade, adding students in elementary grades each year and eventually serving 486 students in kindergarten through fifth grade, according to its application and charter approval with SUNY.

Charter schools, like public schools, are publicly funded and tuition-free, but statewide, funding comes from money allocated to local school districts, which in turn largely comes from local tax revenue. Charter schools are governed by a board of trustees — according to DCS’s website, none of their trustees are based on Long Island.

Terrence McLean, DSC’s external affairs director, was the only one who spoke in support of the application for DCS at both meetings.

“We believe every dollar that is involved should go towards the kids,” he said. “Every funding that comes into the building is about the kids.”

Despite the community opposition, school officials acknowledged that the SUNY Charter Schools Institute has already approved Diamond’s original application — making a denial of the revision unlikely. SUNY Trustees and the SUNY Charter Schools Committee are expected to vote on the revision as early as Jan. 29, according to the SUNY Charter website.

Any comments or questions for SUNY about this application can be

sent to charter.legal@suny.edu with the subject line “Diamond Charter School Revision Application.”

Have an opinion on Diamond Charter School? Send a letter to mgusler@ liherald.com

A timeline of events

• June 3, 2024 - Diamond Charter School submitted a proposal to the SUNY Charter Schools Institute to open a charter school in Hempstead.

• Oct. 2, 2024 - Diamond Charter School was approved by SUNY Charter Schools Institute to open a school in Hempstead in Sept. 2026.

• Dec. 29, 2025 - Diamond Charter School submits a request to revise its application and to temporarily operate in the West Hempstead school district for no more than two years.

• Jan. 20 - Public meeting in West Hempstead.

• Jan. 21 - Public meeting in Hempstead.

BUSINESS EXPO & WORKSHOPS

Winter storm brings snow, sleet and icy conditions

were expected to linger for days.

Both the Hempstead and Uniondale School Districts were closed Monday as a result of the inclement weather. The Long Island Rail Road ran on a modified Sunday schedule, and operated on a regular Sunday schedule on Monday. The

Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday night that it would resume it’s normal schedule on Tuesday.

Crews worked to keep trains moving with equipment on hand to be able to respond quickly as conditions warrant.

De-icing trains ran to keep third rails clear of snow and ice, while crews are

strategically positioned throughout the system helping to keep switches clear and operable. In addition, switch heaters will be activated to prevent track switches from freezing using natural gas burners and electrical heating elements.

PSEG Long Island urged residents to stay away from downed power lines, and to avoid standing water or slush. The

utility also warned against using generators or gasoline-powered equipment indoors or near windows or vents. Larry Torres, the senior director for emergency preparedness and logistics for the utility told CBS News that less than 800 PSEG customers lost power Sunday, adding that crews are working to restore any remaining outages.

Stacy Driks/Herald photos

A fire hydrant covered in snow making safety impossible for fire fighters to get access to water.

Snow blanketed areas throughout Uniondale, such as this fire hydrant on Plander Avenue.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Plaintiff, Against

EUSI PATTERSON A/K/A

EUSI A. PATTERSON, CARMELA M. PATTERSON A/K/A

CARMELA PATTERSON, et al

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/22/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/9/2026 at 3:30PM, premises known as 88 Florence Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550, 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 Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36 Block 109 Lot 41 And 42. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $592,137.60 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005280/2013

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.

Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 12/11/2025

File Number: 401-1693 CA 157675

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 RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. HARRY JIMENEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 372 and Lot 256, 257 and 258. Approximate amount of judgment is $896,952.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602675/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Jan M. Murphy, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 157818

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-5, Plaintiff AGAINST PHYLLIS M. TINSLEY, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 1, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 9 Juliette Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 28, Lot 13.

Approximate amount of judgment $206,186.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611773/2017. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-006018 88553 157754

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY

TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 17th, 2026, will sell at public online auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 12th, 2026 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property.

Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale

Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale.

Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucou ntyny.gov/526/CountyTreasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 17th day of February 2026 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucou ntyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 05th, 2026. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 22, 2026

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

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

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay

to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will

not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 22, 2026THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 157891

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Bank of New York Mellon f//k/a the Bank of New York as Trustee for Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-FRE1, Plaintiff AGAINST Elsa Dobladillo a/k/a Elsa M. Dobladillo, Pedro Dobladillo a/k/a Pedro A. Dobladillo, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 14, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 159 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 34, BLOCK: J, LOT: 295. Approximate amount of judgment is

$1,077,362.91 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617429/2023. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome.com or call (844) 400-9663. Michele Baptiste, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091156-F01 88599 157858

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST MARVIN CHARLES, SHAMICA NURSE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 15, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on February 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 73 Tennessee Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34 Block 269 Lot 177-178. Approximate amount of judgment $200,840.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613751/2024. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-002359 88305 157854

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8, -againstALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, ET AL.

Photos courtesy Town of Hempstead Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, center, joined members of the Hempstead Town Board to light the historic Hempstead Town Clock Tower red and green in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day — the first time the landmark has been illuminated to commemorate King’s legacy of unity, equality and justice.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

The clock tower at the top of Hempstead Town Hall was lit up and shined colors of red and green as a tribute to the life, legacy and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The inaugural lighting took place on Jan. 15–the same day King was assassinated—and it was attended by residents as well as elected officials. King Jr. was a pivotal American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who led the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He championed racial equality and social justice through nonviolent civil disobedience, organizing key events like the 1963 March on Washington.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was cre-

ated on Nov. 2, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law. It was first observed as a federal holiday on Jan. 20, 1986, and is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January.

“The values Dr. King stood for — unity, service, and equality — are values that continue to guide our community today,” Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti said. “Lighting the Hempstead Town Hall clock tower for the first time in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a powerful and lasting way to honor his legacy and reaffirm our commitment to bringing people together.”

— Luke Feeney

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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 22, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE

filed Judgment Index No.: 605311/2023.

Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, center, joined members of the Hempstead Town Board to light the historic Hempstead Town Clock Tower red and green in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day — the first time the landmark has been illuminated to commemorate King’s legacy of unity, equality and justice.

The clock tower at the top of Hempstead Town Hall was lit up and shined colors of red and green as a tribute to the life, legacy and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

Christy M. Demelfi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 158073

2005-8 is the Plaintiff and ALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 3, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 95-97 HEWLETT STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-186-212, 213 & 214.

Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York., Section 34 Block 245 Lot 162, 163, 164, and 165. Approximate amount of judgment $244,490.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620503/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Ferretti was joined by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, third from right; Town Clerk Kate Murray, second from right; Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., second from left; Councilman Thomas Muscarella, right; Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, third from left; and the Rev. Eric Mallette, left.

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST II, Plaintiff AGAINST WILLIE EASON AKA WILLIE EASON, JR. INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF EVA MAE EASON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 239 East Columbia

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-003787 88371 158006

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstMUKESH PERSAUD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 2, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and MUKESH PERSAUD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the

— Luke Feeney

undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 5, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 238-26 115TH TER, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-631-219. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 011621/2014. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 158071

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