WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON
Activists upset over village’s ICE cooperation
Police chief cites obligation to assist
By KYANNA WIGGINS Special to the Herald
An ad hoc group of activists confronted the Village of Hempstead board of trustees during a packed public meeting at Hempstead Village Hall on Feb. 3 over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Hempstead, calling on the board to end village cooperation with the federal agency.
ICE has, in recent weeks, come under increasing scrutiny following the deaths of Nicole Good, a mother of three, and Alex Peretti. Both 37 and U.S. citizens, they were shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
A line of activists, nearly all Hempstead residents, urged Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and the four trustees to act immediately, saying ICE’s surge in the village has, for months, frightened residents who worry they will be detained and potentially deported. Many said they were scared, despite their own legal status. A number of speakers noted they were particularly concerned for local
children, many of whom fear attending school away from their parents.
“I’m truly scared, said Monica Diaz, a Hempstead business owner and former resident of more than 20 years. “My family is scared. We no longer come to church. We attend church on Zoom. We attended a church on Franklin Street. I can no longer do that because that’s when ICE is out.”
“Fear and racial profiling are changing how people go to work, take their children to and from school, and move through their own village,” said Ashley Guardado, a mother and climate justice organizer. “These harms are not abstract, and they are happening today.”
Guardado called on board members to clarify their stance on ICE cooperation and follow the lead of cities such as Buffalo and Jersey City that have strengthened immigration protections for local residents.
“They have recognized that collaborations with ICE undermine community trust,” Guardado said.
Scianablo launches supervisor campaign
By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Joseph Scianablo, a Marine combat veteran, retired New York City police officer and former Queens prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Hempstead town supervisor last week, launching a rematch against the incumbent Republican supervisor, John Ferretti.
Ferretti defeated Scianablo, a Democrat, last November. Town supervisors serve for two years, but because of a new state law that shifted all municipal elections to even-numbered years starting in 2025, Ferretti will return to the ballot this year.
Scianablo argued that his campaign last fall helped bring attention to what he described as backroom deals, inflated fees and political favoritism at Town Hall. A resident of Garden City, he focused on what he views as a lack of transparency on the current Town Board.
Scianablo also campaigned on easing the strain of rising costs in the township, from a 12 percent property tax hike to increases in water, power and fuel bills. Now, he said, he’s returning “to finish the job.”
“I am running because the people of the Town of Hempstead deserve a government that works for them, not for a handful of insiders,” Scianablo stated in a press release on Feb. 4. “What we uncovered was only the beginning, and it makes it clear there is still more that needs to be brought into the open.”
The Town of Hempstead — which encompasses Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown — is the largest township in the United States, and its supervisor is
responsible for overseeing nearly 800,000 residents across 22 villages and 38 hamlets.
Ferretti was appointed interim town supervisor when Don Clavin stepped down last Aug. 5, and Scianablo filed a lawsuit alleging that Ferretti and the board violated the state’s Open Meetings Law, which requires 24 hours’ public notice for resolutions scheduled at meetings. State Supreme Court Justice Gary Carlton ruled in October that the appointment had violated the law, but his decision did not nullify Ferretti’s appointment.
Scianablo’s campaign slogan is “No Community Left Behind,” a promise, he said, to provide equal service to every neighborhood in the Town of Hempstead, regardless of political influence or affluence.
“Whether you live in one of the town’s most affluent neighborhoods or one that’s been ignored for years,” Scianablo said in the statement, “you deserve the same level of service, the same respect, and the same value for your tax dollars.”
If elected, he said, he would prioritize exposing mismanagement, initiate an independent audit of town finances and reduce fees and water costs. “We are going to put your money back to work for you,” he said.
His campaign has received the endorsement of state and Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs, who praised Scianablo’s background in military service, law enforcement and the legal system.
“Joe Scianablo represents the very best of public service,” Jacobs said in a statement. “He has the courage to tell the
Courtesy Scott Brinton Hempstead Village board members on the dais, William Whitaker, left, tanya Carter, Hobbs and Jeffrey daniels. trustee noah Burroughs appeared on Zoom. island advocate.
311-hub proposal to target 911-operator burnout
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks on Monday introduced legislation to create a countywide 311 non-emergency service, a move that she and other Democratic lawmakers say will reduce burnout on 911 operators and improve emergency response times.
County residents often call 911 for non-emergency issues — including potholes, sanitation problems, streetlight outages and noise complaints. Nationwide data suggests nearly 50 percent of 911 calls fall into these categories.
The proposed 311 system would include a centralized call center staffed by trained personnel. It would allow residents to submit service requests via mobile app — including uploading photos — and track their status in real time. Lawmakers say that reducing non-emergency call volume would help address a 20 percent staffing shortage among emergency operators and cut down delays in life-threatening situations.
“While these calls deserve attention, they shouldn’t compete with someone reporting a fire, a violent crime or a medical emergency when only seconds count,” Nicks said. “Here in Nassau, our operators are handling everything from noise complaints to service requests, and these non-emergencies calls pull resources away from urgent needs.”
She pointed to similar systems in New York City, Suffolk County and the Town of North Hempstead. North Hempstead launched its 311-call center in 2005, and has handled more than three million calls, according to Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. The center acts as a onestop hub for municipal services, with requests tracked through completion.
County Legislator Viviana Russell, who represents parts of Uniondale and North Hempstead, said she was part of the original team that launched North Hempstead’s system. She also took part in the Suffolk operating system as well.
“I can tell you first-hand how it helped residents of the Town of North Hemp-
stead,” Russell said. “Through tracking the calls, you are able to see where there are needs in different departments as well as where residents need additional help, within the confines of the county.”
The county would also launch a public education campaign to help residents understand when to call 311 versus 911. Nicks said labor unions would be includ-
ed in planning for staffing and training. As of now, the legislators are in close contact with CSEA, one of the largest public service unions in the state, and other labor groups have expressed support for the legislation.
“It’s about protecting the people who will protect us, this proposal will help reduce burnout, improve retention and strengthen emergency responses across Nassau County,” said Delia DeRiggi Whitton, a county legislator who represents Glen Cove and Sea Cliff, who serves as the Legislature’s minority leader. This is a commonsense workforce and public safety investment that benefits residents, employees and emergency responders.”
Also, the short staffing concerns have grown since County Executive Bruce Blakeman passed a voluntary buyout program for longtime employees in his $4.4 billion executive budget in January. Possibly saving $30 million annually, concerns were raised about losing experienced staff in public safety.
Under the plan, full-time workers with at least 10 years of service would receive a $2,000 lump-sum payment for each year worked. About 3,400 employees are eligible — including 911 operators.
As a former emergency medical service responder and fire captain with Uniondale’s Manor Company 3, Nicks said she knows how critical a fast response can be.
“This is most apropos for her to introduce this legislation,” said County Legislator Scott Davis, who represents North Baldwin and Rockville Centre. “This is an opportunity to provide 21stcentury service. Nassau County deservse services that are accessible, convenient and efficient.”
DEC commissioner discusses 2026 goals and policies
highlight of the program was a discussion with the commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Amanda Lefton.
“Long Island’s environment is our economy,” Matt Cohen, LIA president and CEO, said. LIA is a nonprofit association that works to ensure Long Island’s economic vitality.
Lefton previously served as the director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the Department of the Interior. She has over 15 years of experience working on energy and environment in both the public and private sector.
“As Long Islanders, we know that things like water quality and our natural resources are critical to our livelihood,” she said. “We know these things aren’t in competition, but actually complement each other if done correctly. That is the perspective that I bring to the department.
“We continue to move forward,” Lefton added, “to make sure that we’re not just delivering on our mission of protecting the state’s environment, protecting water quality, delivering on clean air, protecting our natural resources, but also doing so in a way that there’s transparency.”
ronmental stewardship.
Lefton discussed aspects of the state’s policy proposals and 2006 executive budget, and highlighted New York’s steps to reduce pollution, its transition to clean energy and investments in infrastructure and transportation. She contrasted state actions with federal efforts to dismantle environmental protections. “The jobs and benefits that could be lost on Long Island through the stalling of offshore wind projects are one of the many causalities of this chaos,” she said.
Lefton pledged to continue communicating with stakeholders around New York. The DEC is prioritizing accessibility, streamlining its processes and improving data navigation, supported by investments from Gov. Kathy Hochul to modernize its website and technology.
“The governor’s common-sense approach to securing more certainty in environmental review timelines,” Lefton said, “will help advance more critically important projects.”
She discussed Hochul’s investments in water infrastructure, a commitment of $3.75 billion to clean-water projects over the next five years, including improving sewer infrastructure. “We can ensure that we’re continuing to tackle urban contaminants, protecting clean water, and delivering on the funding for our municipalities,” Lefton said.
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
Over 200 people attended the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee meeting on Feb. 5. The
Billy Haugland, vice chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, who led the discussion, praised Lefton’s ability to bring government and industry leaders together, leading to productive outcomes, increased collaboration, and reliable envi-
Hochul’s 2026 budget proposal also supports a robust environmental agenda, and Lefton complimented the tangible results for New Yorkers. The governor’s “Let Them Build” agenda includes a series of reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure projects and reduce costs. The initiative includes adopting commonsense reforms of the State Environmental Quality Review Act to speed up construction of zoned and permitted housing while preserving environmental safeguards. It also aims to reduce delays in building critical infrastructure, including clean-water projects.
The Hochul administration has authorized a critical resiliency project on Long Island, with a $1.7 billion investment in protecting the expanse from Fire Island to Montauk against storms and erosion. Additional investments have been made for various other Army Corps of Engineers resiliency projects in the Rockaways and Long Beach.
Lefton also mentioned a state grant award to Freeport, supporting the expansion of its advanced stormwater system, which is designed to reduce chronic flooding of the village’s lowlying streets. “We have strong programs in place to protect our air and water while encouraging investment in our communities,” Lefton said. “We’re ensuring that we have these programs available specifically to deliver for Long Islanders.”
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Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks introduced her proposal for a countywide 311 system on Feb. 9, saying the service would help reduce 911 call volume and improve emergency response times.
Madison Gusler/Herald Amanda Lefton, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, spoke about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 policy and budget proposals at the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee meeting on Feb. 5.
Calls grow for written policy limiting cooperation
diction to enforce immigration law throughout the nation.
He encouraged residents to reach out to federal officials such as Rep. Laura Gillen, who represents a large portion of Nassau County, whom he said has a greater influence at the federal level.
“It’s my job to protect you locally,” Hobbs said, “but make sure you also petition those who represent you on a federal level.” Village Police Chief Richard Holland said the Hempstead P.D. must assist ICE if presented with a judicial warrant, a legally binding document ordered by a judge.
“People are walking on the street with a bookbag or because they have dirty boots, they’re getting picked up,” Diaz said. “That’s not a warrant.”
“I’ve been out patrolling the streets myself,” said Kiana Bierria-Anderson, a Democratic candidate for New York’s 4th Congressional District, who plans to oppose Gillen in a primary in June. Speaking to Holland, Bierria-Anderson said, “I’ll have to be honest with you, I have seen police officers working with ICE. So there is a miscommunication in some way, shape or form.”
trustees about the lack of communication between officials and constituents, the exchange grew emotional.
“Everything makes me feel like I am suffocating under the reality that my elected officials need to be convinced that we are humans,” said Eileen Santiago, Guardado’s wife and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Santiago said local officials must take a collaborative approach to provide legal resources and “know your rights” trainings for residents.
Hobbs acknowledged constituents’ concerns, saying he had already agreed before the meeting that the village would end its cooperation with ICE.
“I have instructed our police department chief that we will not have any of our officers working with ICE,” Hobbs said, adding that he was working with Gov. Kathy Hochul on legislation to prevent local police officers from working with ICE.
Hobbs noted that, while the village may not cooperate with ICE going forward, it cannot stop ICE activity in the village, as the agency has federal juris-
“We’re obligated as a law enforcement agency to cooperate and assist any law enforcement agency — federal, state or local — if they have a valid order signed by a judge,” Holland said. “Our officers are instructed to make sure that agents have a valid warrant from a judge before they step in.”
It was unclear whether the practice would continue following Hobbs’ order. That is why Nadia Marin-Molina, coexecutive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, said she would like to see a clear policy laid out in writing. Local officials are not required to cooperate with ICE if presented with an agency-issued detainer or warrant, according to the office of the New York State attorney general.
Speakers said they believed people were being detained in the village without judicial warrants.
Gillen crossed party lines on Jan. 22 to support a Department of Homeland Security funding package. ICE falls under DHS’s purview. The spending bill includes monies for cybersecurity and immigration enforcement. Many at Tuesday’s meeting said they disapproved of Gillen’s decision.
“I would like to understand clearer if she has spoken to you about the mistake she made in terms of providing more funding for ICE,” Bierria-Anderson asked the mayor,” … and if you had time to speak with her one-on-one about how her decision has impacted your district.”
“I spoke to her while I was in Albany, and I spoke to her today,” Hobbs said. “We have a follow-up meeting (Feb. 4) about how that was a terrible decision. She said she realized it, and that’s why she corrected it.” Audience members laughed.
As the activists continued to press
“Let’s collaborate. Let’s distribute ‘know your rights’ cards,” she said. “Let’s support the community.”
Hobbs said he agreed with the approach. He noted he had been contacted by several Hempstead village workers about volunteering to educate the community about their rights. “I have responded to them, and we will have a meeting in place,” he said.
Located in central Nassau County, Hempstead is 45.3 percent Hispanic or Latino and 45 percent Black, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Hobbs said many on social media have sought to divide the village racially over immigration.
“If we’re going to talk about tensions between Black and Brown communities, what are we going to do to fix those tensions?” Bierria-Anderson said. “Because ICE is not just a Hispanic issue, it’s a Black issue as well.”
Courtesy Scott Brinton Kiana Bierria- anderson was one of several speakers at the feb. 3 meeting that addressed the Village of Hempstead’s recent cooperation with federal immigration and Customs enforcement agents.
Rematch looks likely in Town of Hempstead this fall
truth, the experience to lead, and the determination to deliver real results for the people of Hempstead.”
Scianablo acknowledged that he expects a difficult campaign, but said he was prepared. “I’ve taken on tough fights my entire life,” he said. “This is no different. We know there is a lot more to fix and that needs to be brought into the
open, and we are ready.”
From 2017 to last year, Ferretti represented Legislative District 15 — which includes Levittown, Salisbury and parts of East Meadow, Bethpage, Wantagh and Seaford — in the County Legislature. A Levittown resident, he previously served as chief deputy county clerk.
In response to Scianablo’s announcement, Brian Devine, the town’s communications director, wrote in a statement
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to the Herald: “Supervisor John Ferretti has made life more affordable for residents by cutting Town taxes by millions of dollars, and he will continue to work tirelessly to keep our community the safest in the nation.” Joseph Cairo, the Nassau County GOP chairman, expressed his confidence in Ferretti’s re-election chances. “John Ferretti has delivered meaningful tax relief, making life more affordable for all residents,” Cairo wrote
in an email to the Herald. Scianablo accused Ferretti’s campaign of sending out political mailers and airing commercials that show a lack of real results.
“John Ferretti is sending out mailers because he doesn’t have a record he can defend,” Scianablo said in his statement. “He’s taking credit for things he didn’t do and distorting the facts. That’s going to stop. We will hold him accountable to the truth every step of the way.”
Joseph Scianablo, a Marine combat veteran, retired New York City police officer and former Queens prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Hempstead Town Supervisor on Feb. 4.
Tim Baker/Herald Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti defeated Scianablo, a Democrat, last November.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 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. 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 filed Judgment Index No.: 605311/2023. 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
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 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. 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 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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In a Loan Security Agreement dated March 1, 2018 executed by Victoria A. Figueroa, debtor to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 785 shares of stock
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Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to Wendell Terrace Owners Corp. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; flip tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. 900 MERCHANTS CONCOURSE WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516) 280-7675 158252
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Marta Lidia Aragon Manzano Grassi Advisory Group, Inc.
Jasper Surety, Attorney in Fact Arch Ins Co. Office of the New York State Attorney General all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of
the said Salvador Aragon, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on March 4, 2026, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Salvador Aragon, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any):
1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;
2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 9,876.70 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 2,219.17 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);
3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 31,124.19 as and for legal fees and $ 2,975.81 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 34,100.00, of which $ 6,600.00 has been paid and $ 27,500.00 is unpaid; 4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 6,350.00 of which $ 350.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;
5.Releasing and discharging the surety; 6.Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the
Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of SALVADOR ARAGON, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship;
7.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, -againstVALERIE MCFADDEN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA HENDERSON, 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 July 10, 2025, wherein FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and VALERIE MCFADDEN AS HEIR
AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA HENDERSON, 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 11, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 17 COURTENAY ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-440-13, 14 & 15. SITUATE IN THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612838/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 158250
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -againstMARIANA COOPER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY M. COOPER A/K/A SHIRLEY COOPER, and if she be living and if she be dead, etc..., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 19, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Angevine Avenue,
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distant 128.89 feet
Easterly from the extreme Southerly end of the arc of a curve connecting the Northerly side of Angevine with the Easterly side of Eldridge Place; being a plot 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet.
Section: 34 Block: 363 Lot: 326
Said premises known as 19 ANGEVINE AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
Approximate amount of lien $355,988.92 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 604025/2019.
SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.008 {* HEMPSTEAD*} 158153
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 RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE HINES, JR., DONNA HINES, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 21, 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 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 164 Fairview Boulevard, Hempstead,
NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 44 Block 31 and Lots 125, 352-353. Approximate amount of judgment $432,504.19 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615787/2022. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001366 88490 158157
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF11, Plaintiff, vs. ELIAS AYALA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 16, 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 March 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 174 East Marshall Street, 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 Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 38 and Lots 36, 37, and 38. Approximate amount of judgment is $446,203.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600352/2024. Cash will not be accepted. Joseph Covello, Esq.,
Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 158244
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST II, Plaintiff, vs. SERGE MARS; MARIE GINA MARS A/K/A MARIE G. MARS A/K/A MARIE MARS, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 5, 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 March 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 171 Allen Street, 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 Incorporated Village of Hempstead, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 41 and Lot 54. Approximate amount of judgment is $296,808.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617176/2022.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 232579-1 158360
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE OF SMRF TRUST II-A, Plaintiff, vs. BEINISH TECH LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief entered on June 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 42 Maryland 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 Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 271 and Lots 60, 61, and 62. Approximate amount of judgment is $590,921.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614199/2022.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 230848-1 158358
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Sustainability leaders honored
This spring, Long Island’s environmental champions will take center stage as community leaders, educators, students and advocates gather for the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld.™
The event at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on May 14 will mark the second year of a growing regional tradition dedicated to recognizing those driving meaningful sustainability efforts across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Presented by Reworld™ and hosted by the Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE, the awards program is designed to spotlight local individuals and organizations whose work is shaping a more sustainable future for Long Island.
Adding to the excitement, former NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster Boomer Esiason — a Long Islander — is scheduled to make a special guest appearance, joining organizers in celebrating this year’s honorees. His participation is expected to bring added energy and visibility to an evening focused on teamwork, leadership and long-term impact.
Reworld™ views its continued investment in the Sustainability Awards as a natural extension of its mission to empower communities and advance sustainable practices.
From grassroots nonprofits and forward-thinking businesses to classroom innovators and public officials, the evening will celebrate leadership rooted in action, collaboration and community impact.
Attendees can expect an evening that brings together voices from across the environmental spectrum. Conversations will center on waste reduction, renewable practices, conservation, and education — issues that affect Long Island’s neighborhoods, shorelines and future generations. Rather than focusing solely on large-scale solutions, the event emphasizes community-driven initia -
tives that begin locally and create lasting change.
A highlight of the night will be the presentation of multiple sustainability awards recognizing nonprofit organizations, companies, educational leaders and elected officials who have made significant contributions to environmental progress. The program will also feature the Student Sustainability Champion Award, honoring one outstanding student each from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. These young leaders represent the next generation of environmental stewardship, demonstrating that innovation and advocacy can begin at any age.
As a leader in sustainable waste solutions, the company works with partners across Long Island to promote environmental stewardship, inspire action and support initiatives that reduce waste and reimagine resource use.
The awards program reflects Reworld™’s belief that strong partnerships and local engagement are essential to driving real environmental progress.
Organizers from RichnerLIVE and the LI Herald see the 2026 program as an opportunity to build on the momentum of last year’s inaugural event.
By shining a spotlight on sustainability leadership across Long Island, the awards aim to elevate local efforts, encourage broader participation and foster continued dialogue around the environmental challenges and opportunities facing the region.
The event promises to be an inspiring evening — one that celebrates progress, honors commitment, and reinforces the power of community to shape a more sustainable tomorrow.
For more information about the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld™ and to request an invitation, visit RichnerLive. com.
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Jeffrey Bessen
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Joseph Petraro with his facsimile check at last year’s Herald Sustainability Awards with Reworld President and CEO Azeez Mohammed, Richner President Stuart Richner and former NFL player Justin Tuck
