INCORPORATING THE WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON
Bernie Havern coaching Malverne Little League.
Jennifer Havern Major
New roadway at to be named after Bernie Havern
Havern was Malverne’s little league icon
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
Before the Malverne Little League’s Opening Day on Saturday, the village will unveil Bernie Havern Way, as a tribute to the man who was the heart of the village’s baseball community and a widely respected resident.
Havern was a Nassau County Police Department detective, the founder of Molloy University’s baseball program and a Malverne Little League coach. He is a member of Molloy’s Hall of Fame, inducted in 2011, and his Little League teams played in tournaments across Long Island and as far afield as upstate Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Havern died on April 13, 2012, at age 68, after a battle with cancer. Fourteen years after his death, the village is honoring him with a roadway in Whelan Park, where he built much of his legacy.
“He was a good man,” former Mayor Catherine Hunt said. “When he died, the church was packed like he was the president. I didn’t believe how many people knew and loved him. He was very generous with his time and energy in this village.”
Havern’s daughter, Jennifer Havern Major, recalled his status and reputation in the village. “His former players called him up years later to let him know they got engaged,” she said. “He was a mentor for them in baseball and in life.”
Havern and Hunt established the Malverne Dodgers in the late 1980s, a team made up of post-high school athletes that competed in the Long Island Stan Musial Amateur Baseball League. “It was a team for men around the college age,” Hunt said. “Some of the people who played on those teams are probably 50 years old today. if you mentioned Bernie Havern, they would remember
257 Main Street project moves ahead
First Street plans 246-unit mixed-use development, including multifamily homes
By ABBEY SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com
After years of starts, stops and behind-thescenes work, a long-discussed redevelopment project in downtown Hempstead is finally coming into focus.
Developer Rashid Walker who grew up just minutes from Main Street has secured the 257 Main Street site, where his firm First Street Companies plans to build a 246-unit apartment complex with retail space and parking.
Rashid Walker, founder of First Street, who plans a 246-unit mixed-use building at 257 Main Street in Hempstead village.
The project adds to a broader effort by local officials and private developers to re-energize Main Street with housing, commerce and pedestrian activity, marking a significant new investment in the village’s downtown.
For Walker, the project is both a professional and personal milestone. A longtime real estate executive with experience at firms including AvalonBay Communities, JPMorgan Asset Management and Wood Partners, Walker said the Hempstead development represents the culmination of nearly a decade of effort to unlock a site he began working on in 2015.
The project also reflects First Street’s broader strategy of targeting multifamily markets across the New York metropolitan region, including recent collaborations with Charlotte-based Grubb Properties on large-scale residential developments in Long Island City and Lower Manhattan.
Walker said the idea behind 257 Main
Street is rooted in both local history and presentday housing needs.
“The vision really is to bring high-quality multifamily housing to the Village of Hempstead,” Walker said. “I think the village has been overlooked for a long time, and this is an opportunity to bring quality housing back.”
He added that Long Island faces a significant shortage of multifamily housing options, with restrictive zoning and limited developable land making projects like this increasingly rare.
“There’s a dearth of multifamily housing on Long Island,” he said. “So, I think this would be much needed.”
The development is expected to include roughly 6,100 square feet of retail space at street level, designed to attract neighborhood-serving businesses. Walker said the tenant mix is still being finalized but could include cafés, a bagel shop or other local retail establishments intended to support daily foot traffic.
Village officials have expressed strong support for the project, pointing to both its economic potential and its connection to a local developer with deep roots in the community.
“Very excited about this project, not only because it supports the Village of Hempstead’s downtown revitalization, but because we have a developer who grew up in Hempstead,” said Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., noting the project aligns closely with
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the village’s long-term revitalization goals. “Someone that not only knows our history but knows our path forward.”
Local business leaders also see the project as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the area’s commercial base. LaShawn Lukes, president of the Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of mixed-use development in supporting small businesses.
“Since there are store fronts downstairs, it gives the small businesses an opportunity to be a part of the new development process with affordable rent while having the option of having tenants and possible customers right upstairs,” she said.
Lukes also said the development could help bring residents closer together.
T“I hope it’s a catalyst for new development and new investment in the village,” he said. “That people have confidence that the village is a place open for business, and that you can do well and do good at the same time.”
The project’s path to approval has been unusually long, spanning nearly a decade and weathering multiple mayoral administrations, zoning debates and pandemic-related delays. A key milestone came with the approval of a 25-year payment-in-lieuof-taxes agreement— called a PILOT— that helped move the financing structure forward.
he vision really is to bring high-quality multifamily housing to the Village of Hempstead.
Rashid WalkeR founder First Street Companies
“I believe that the project itself, is going to stimulate a sense of community.”
Beyond its physical footprint, Walker hopes the project could help shift perceptions of downtown Hempstead and encourage further private investment in the area.
A groundbreaking is anticipated by July, pending final preparations. Construction is expected to begin in late summer
For Walker, the development represents more than a single project, it is a statement about what is possible in Hempstead’s future.
Village leaders and developers alike are hoping the project marks not just the completion of a long-delayed deal, but the beginning of a broader transformation for downtown Hempstead.
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Photos courtesy Rashid Walker
a rendering of the proposed 257 main Street development in downtown Hempstead that is expected to have a 246-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor retail along main Street.
Hofstra students meet the mayor for civics conference
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
The next generation of active and engaged citizens are coming out of Hofstra University; almost 20 students joined a peer-led initiative to talk with local elected officials about the future of Hempstead at Village Hall on April 3.
Matthew Adarichev, 23, is an alumnus of Hofstra University, who doublemajored in public policy and public service as well as economics. The Westbury native has a background in writing and journalism which motivated him to take a direct approach in increasing young peoples’ engagement in politics.
Adarichev organized the “Meet the Mayor of Hempstead” event in partnership with the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs’ Public Policy and Public Service program.
“I had two goals in mind with the meeting,” Adarichev said in a news release. “The first was to build connections between Hofstra students and the Village of Hempstead. The second was to give students a chance to learn about how local government works and meet the local government overseeing Hofstra University. Both goals were achieved.”
Adarichev pitched the idea for the meeting in November, which was
received warmly by the mayor’s office. During the following months, he recruited peers who shared a passion for public policy and carefully organized the event with funding from the Kalikow School.
The event took the form of an educational press conference between the students and the mayor, with representatives from Hofstra’s student-ran newspaper and communication teams in attendance, according to Adarichev.
“Topics were wide-ranging and included but were not limited to things like inquiries into the relationships the Village of Hempstead has with other municipalities, levels of government, and what relationship Mayor Hobbs has with other local politicians; the future Mayor Hobbs envisions for Hempstead; and inquiries into Mayor Hobbs’ governing philosophy and opinions on issues,” he explained.
Students inquired further about large-scope topics made local: the mayor was asked about his opinion on artificial intelligence’s future in local government, how political parties affect Hempstead. Other questions brought levity to the meeting, with students receiving Hobbs’ opinion on the best Hempstead eateries for college students as well as his personal journey to becoming mayor.
Students also spoke with from Assistant Chief of Police Derek Warner, who invited them to volunteer to reach out
to Hempstead school students about Hofstra University, as well as Detective Lieutenant Stephanie Jones, Commanding Officer of Hempstead’s Juvenile Aide Bureau and Domestic Violence Unit, who shared details about the line of work. The mayor also informed the students about upcoming plans to establish an advisory youth council of high school and college students.
It’s always
a pleasure to meet with the students of Hofstra University…
Dr. Meena Bose, Executive Dean of for Public Policy and Public Service Programs at the Peter S. Kalikow School of Hofstra University, for assisting with organizing the event,” Adarichev said.
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Mayor, Village of Hempstead
“I enjoyed the meeting and am grateful to Mayor Hobbs and his staff for having us, as well as
“It’s always a pleasure to meet with the students of Hofstra University,” the mayor said in a statement provided to the Herald, “it’s an opportunity to share my duties and responsibilities as mayor of the largest village in the state of New York.”
Nassau BOCES provides students medical education
Nassau BOCES Barry Tech hosted a visit from New York state education department commissioner Betty Rosa recently, giving students an opportunity to speak with her about their experiences and the benefits of career and technical education. Rosa also enjoyed a hot lunch prepared by culinary arts students.
In attendance were Milton Ponce, Physical Therapy Aide and Rehabilitation Medicine student from Valley Stream; Arianna Junious, Nurse Assisting student from Freeport; Jett Valdez, Aviation Operations student from Bethpage; Storm Krokan, Aviation Operations student
from Mineola; Barry Tech Physical Therapy teacher Dr. Michelle Fattore; New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa; Barry Tech Automotive Technology teacher Ed Stella; New York State Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams; Chaelle Darby, Power Sports and Engine Repair student from Freeport; Parvati Singh, Retail and Business Skills student from Levittown; Franck Padavan Jr., Automotive Technology student from Seaford; and Barry Tech Principal Dr. William Poll, who provided a tour of the school.
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Courtesy Antonio Kelley
Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, left, and Hofstra Alumnus Matthew Adarichev worked together to bring a group of civic-minded students to the mayor’s office on April 3.
Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, left, listened and answered to students’ questions about local government and life in Hempstead.
Assistant Chief of Police Derek Warner, left, encouraged students to keep up their community outreach efforts.
Courtesy Nassau BOCES
Barry Tech hosted a visit from New York state education department commissioner Betty Rosa recently, giving students an opportunity to speak with her about their experiences and the benefits of career and technical education.
Remembering Bernie Havern Firefighter honored for rescue
Havern’s wife, Joan, still lives in Malverne. She is 83 years old.
him.”
Current Mayor Tim Sullivan, who proposed the idea of Bernie Havern Way at Whelan Park, spoke highly of Havern’s character in a statement.
“Every generation who grew up playing in Little League in Malverne has a fond memory of the individuals who stand out due to their heartfelt contributions to the league,” Sullivan said.
“Bernie Havern will fondly be remembered as ‘Mr. Baseball’ for many generations to come,” Sullivan added, “for his countless deeds and unselfish dedication to baseball, enriching the lives of so many and for his tireless efforts in making Malverne a standout model in cherishing America’s Pastime.”
B“It’s a huge honor that almost 14 years later, that he’s being honored and he hasn’t been forgotten,” Major said.
Aside from coaching Little League, Havern also contributed to Malverne baseball by maintaining the fields at Howard T. Herber Middle School and Malverne High School, as well as the field at Whelan Park, since he was never an employee of the village or the school district. He even built the pitcher’s mound at the high school.
aseball was the love of his life, but his life was more than that — he was dedicated to his family and his community.
Jennifer Havern Ma Jor Bernie Havern’s daughter
Approached by Major and her 2 brothers and sister, Sullivan decided on a street dedicated to their father rather than a flagpole, scoreboard or other memorial. “He nurtured and mentored so many in this community, so we opted to go with the street,” Major said. “Baseball was the love of his life, but his life was more than that. He was dedicated to his family and his community.”
“These fields didn’t look like they look today,” Hunt said. “He was instrumental in the process of improving these fields. When I was mayor, I named him baseball commissioner, and I think he was really proud of that.”
“He used to take care of the fields like he owned them,” she added, “and the superintendent at the time used to let him because they were friendly.”
Hunt’s daughter, Bridget Jelovcic, explained that the district’s budget never included funds to refurbish the baseball fields, so Havern did the work himself.
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Under the direction of Chief Kevin Hicks and Assistant Chief Joseph Rodriguez, Drummond entered the burning, boarded-up structure through the roof. Inside, firefighters heard screams and located an adult man who had been presumed not to be inside.
Drummond and Rodriguez brought the disoriented victim to the roof, where he was safely evacuated.
Nicks, a 15-year member of the department, praised the team’s efforts.
“This outcome is a testament not only to Firefighter Drummond’s bravery and instinct, but the collective strength of the men and women of the Uniondale Fire Department,” she said. “Your service does not go unnoticed.”
— Stacy Driks
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VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD TAX SALE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX LIENS FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES FOR THE YEARS 2025/2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York as amended and the Code for the Incorporated Village of Hempstead and of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York adopted at a meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of February 2026, I Joe Gill, Village Treasurer of the said Village of Hempstead will sell at a public auction in the manner provided by law on the 7th day of May, 2026 at ten o’clock in the forenoon at the Village Hall, 99 James A. Garner Way, Village of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau and the State of New York, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid as will be sufficient to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale and shall continue the sale from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. The purchaser or purchasers of such a tax sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Village Treasurer within ten days after the sale, pursuant New York State Real Property Tax Law; Chapter 602 of the Laws of 1993, §6(c), as amended L. 1994, ch. 532, §9, as amended by L. 2012, ch. 154, §1, as amended by L. 2015, ch. 512, §1; and the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Code §119-19 and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the lien purchased and the sum paid therefore. Payment shall be by Certified Check, cash, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
Such sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the property owner[s] within 2 years from May 7th, 2026, after at which time the real estate may be conveyed to the purchaser, or to the legal representatives or assigns of the purchaser. In all cases where a bid shall be made on a lot or parcel of land so offered for sale, it shall be accompanied by a forfeitable deposit in the amount of ten per centum of the unpaid tax, penalties and interest, etc. accrued on said parcel at the time of tax sale.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD INTENDS TO BID-IN FOR ANY AND ALL PARCELS TO BE SOLD AT THIS YEAR’S SALE. THEREFORE, ANY AND ALL TAX LIENS SOLD AT THIS SALE WILL BECOME VILLAGE-OWNED TAX LIENS.
The following is a list of liens on real estate to be sold as listed according to Nassau County Section, Block and Lot description, together with a statement of the amount of the tax, fees, interest and charges thereon on May 7th, 2026.
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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLEY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. MILTON DAVIDSON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 2, 2023, 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 April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 46 Peters 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 50 and Lot 142. Approximate amount of judgment is $479,741.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611100/2018. Cash will not be accepted. Audra A. Divone, Esq.,
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with respect to which a judgment is sought, is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Paul Kenny, J.S.C., dated March 16, 2026. The object of this action is to quiet title and declare Plaintiff the record holder and owner of a real property located at Section: Section 34, Block E, Lots 75-79 on the Tax Map of Nassau County and also known as 48 Warner Avenue, Hempstead, New York 1155, and bar the defendants from all claims and interests in the property.
Dated: March 18, 2026 BRONSTER, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff Dio Development Corp. By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Valeri Worrell; Carlton Neely; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 8, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 27, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 203 Harvard 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 Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 34 Block 248 Lot 121. Approximate amount of judgment $1,082,731.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010782/2015. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Yanira D. Castaneda, Juan C. Pineda, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 28, 2026, 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 April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 60 Cruikshank 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 Incorporated Village of Hempstead, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34 Block 366 Lot 157. Approximate amount of judgment $404,142.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614574/2024. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. John J. Fellin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-002458 89193 159035
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WEBSTER BANK N.A., Plaintiff against PRIMROSE CAMPBELL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 25, 2025, 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 April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 507 Queen Street, North Hempstead, NY
11590. Sec 10 Block 325 Lot 19. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $217,122.45 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615804/2023.
During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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. 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.”
Property is being sold subject to a second mortgage.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CY WHOSELEY, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 8, 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 May 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 198 MILBURN AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NEW
YORK 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: 36, Block: 256, Lot: 34. Approximate amount of judgment is $570,659.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602445/2019. 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, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
JANINE TARA LYNAM, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 159319
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ATRIUM PLAZA CONDOMINIUM, Pltf., vs. J. WILLIAM KING, et al, Defts. Index #616523/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 5, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 200 Hilton Avenue, Unit 20, Hempstead, NY 11550 a/k/a Section 34, Block 173, Lot 14. Said property located in Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of NY, known and designated as Unit No. 20 together with a 4/281 undivided interest in the common elements if the Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. The real property above described is a home shown on the plans of a Condominium
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prepared and certified by Teas, Barret, Lanzisera and Frink, consulting engineers and land surveyors and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 16th day of April 1981, as Map No. CA 58 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled Atrium Plaza Condominium made by 200 Hilton Townhouse, Inc. under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated March 2, 1981, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 16th day of April, 1981, in Liber 9334 of conveyances at Page 856. Approx. amt. of judgment is $5,549.98 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN DAVIS, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #102865 159315
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstMOHAMMED A. RAHMAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 16, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2
ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MOHAMMED A. RAHMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on 05/12/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 29 CRUIKSHANK AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, New York 11550; and the following tax map identification, 34-360-860.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED 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.: 610429/2023. Cherice P. Vanderhall, 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. 159529
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST JESSIE SCOTT A/K/A JESSIE M. SCOTT, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 11, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 27 Midwood Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
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 208 and Lot 260, 261, 262.
Approximate amount of judgment $430,215.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #614933/2023. Sheharyar Ali, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 159533
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MAROON PLAINS TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST REMBERTO ARTEAGA, VILMA CRUZ-QUEZADA, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 4, 2024, 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 May 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 59 Jean 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 Incorporated Village of Hempstead in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36 Block 474 and Lot 87. Approximate amount of judgment $808,432.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607864/2023. Jerome Scharoff, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001381 89423 159456
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF14 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FF14, Plaintiff AGAINST Raisa
M. Rodriguez, Jose Ferrufino, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 30, 2019, 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 May 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 175 West Marshall 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 County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 36, BLOCK: 55, LOT: 4, 5, 6 & 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,118,573.90 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004241/2016. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Jjais Forde, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-048306-F01 89277 159458
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #2 HEMV 2026/2027
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD
Furnish and Deliver as Needed
45,000 GALLONS LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA 50% MEMBRANE GRADE
Sealed bids will be received at the VILLAGE office, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York until 11:15 A.M. prevailing time on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2026, where upon, they will be opened and read aloud at a public meeting and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the following:
Furnish and Deliver as Needed
45,000 GALLONS
LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA
50% MEMBRANE GRADE
(DELIVERED AS NEEDED WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE, 2026 - MAY, 2027. MINIMUM DELIVERY OF 1,000 GALLONS PER SITE, (LAUREL AVE. & CLINTON ST). 2 SODIUM HYDROXIDE DROPS WILL BE CONSIDERED “NORMAL” DELIVERY. REAR DISCHARGE TANKER TRUCKS NEEDS TO BE UTILIZED).
Instructions to bidders, specifications, and contract proposal may be obtained at the office of Larry Lutz, Purchasing Agent, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday beginning TUESDAY APRIL 20, 2026. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Hempstead.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.
Bids shall be addressed to the Board of Trustees and shall be received at the Office of the Treasurer (Attn: LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Furnish and Deliver as Needed 45,000 GALLONS LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA 50% MEMBRANE GRADE”.
“It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.”
By order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead.
Dated: 3/31/26
Office of the Treasurer 159655
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #1 HEMV 2026/2027 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD
Furnish and Deliver 40,000 POUNDS OF GRANULAR SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHAT
E IN 50 LB. BAGS (4 SEPARATE DELIVERIES WHEN NEEDED)
Sealed bids will be received at the VILLAGE office, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time on THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 where upon, they will be opened and read aloud at a public meeting and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the following: Furnish and Deliver 40,000 POUNDS OF GRANULAR SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHAT
E IN 50 LB. BAGS (4 SEPARATE DELIVERIES WHEN NEEDED) (DELIVERED AS NEEDED TO CLINTON ST. WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE, 2026MAY, 2027. LIFT GATE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE UTILIZED)
Instructions to bidders, specifications, and contract proposal may be obtained at the office of Larry Lutz, Purchasing Agent, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday beginning APRIL 20, 2026. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Hempstead. Each bidder must deposit with his bid a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be addressed to the Board of Trustees and shall be received at the Office of the Treasurer (Attn: LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Furnish and Deliver 40,000 POUNDS OF GRANULAR SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHAT E IN 50 LB. BAGS (4
SEPARATE DELIVERIES WHEN NEEDED)”. “It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.”
By order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. Dated: 3/31/26 Office of the Treasurer 159657
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #3 HEMV 2026/2027 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD
Furnish and Deliver as Needed
45,000 GALLONS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 15% LIQUID BLEACH Sealed bids will be received at the VILLAGE office, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York until 11:30 A.M. prevailing time on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2026, where upon, they will be opened and read aloud at a public meeting and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the following: Furnish and Deliver as Needed
45,000 GALLONS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 15% LIQUID BLEACH (DELIVERED AS NEEDED WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE, 2026 - MAY, 2027. MINIMUM DELIVERY OF 300 GALLONS PER SITE, (LAUREL AVE. & CLINTON ST). 2 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DROPS WILL BE CONSIDERED “NORMAL” DELIVERY. REAR DISCHARGE TANKER TRUCKS NEEDS TO BE UTILIZED). Instructions to bidders, specifications, and contract proposal may be obtained at the office of Larry Lutz, Purchasing Agent, 99 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, New York from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday beginning APRIL 20, 2026. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Hempstead.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be addressed to the Board of Trustees and shall be received at the Office of the Treasurer (Attn: LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Furnish and Deliver as Needed 45,000 GALLONS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 15% LIQUID BLEACH”. “It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.”
By order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. Dated: 3/31/26 Office of the Treasurer 159658
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Jose R. Padilla, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2024, and amended May 2, 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 May 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 162 Harvard 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau (formerly Queens County) and State of New York, Section: 34, Block: 251, Lot: 187. Approximate amount of judgment $848,008.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607612/2018. For sale
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in Gilgo murders case
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
Rex Heuermann admitted in Suffolk County Court last week to being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, and to murdering seven women whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway between 1993 and 2011.
Heuermann said on April 8 that he strangled Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor and Megan Waterman. He also admitted to killing Karen Vergata, who disappeared in 1996. Her remains were found later on Fire Island and near Tobay Beach.
“When Rex decided that he wanted to accept responsibility and didn’t want to proceed the trial, from a defense standpoint, we then pivoted and did our best to protect his interest,” Michael Brown, Heuermann’s attorney, said. “That included the fact that he’s going to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.”
Heuermann is expected to be sentenced to three consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of Barthelemy, Costello and Waterman. He is also expected to receive four consecutive sentences of 25 years to life for the killings of BrainardBarnes, Costilla, Mack and Taylor. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17.
Brown stated that with this new plea, Heuermann will face no further prosecution.
Asa Ellerup, Heuermann’s ex wife, attended the hearing with their daughter, Victoria Heuermann, and attorney Robert Macedonio.
“Rex Heuermann, and Rex Heuermann alone, is responsible for these horrific crimes,” Macedonio said. “Any suggestion that Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann were involved is irresponsible. They have no knowledge, no involvement or any connection to these heinous acts.”
“My thoughts are prayers are with the victims and their families,” Ellerup said. “Their loss is immeasurable, and the focus should be on them. I ask that you give some privacy to my family as they navigate this very difficult time.”
In January, Heuermann appeared before state Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei, and his attorneys filed a 178page omnibus motion seeking multiple forms of legal relief, including dismissal of a second-degree murder charge in the 1993 death of Costilla and a review of grand jury minutes.
He had previously pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys mounted a broad challenge to the prosecution’s case. At earlier court proceedings, the defense focused on disputing key forensic evidence, particularly DNA analysis that prosecutors said linked Heuermann to the victims.
Defense attorneys argued that the testing methods and conclusions should be closely examined, raising questions about how the evidence was collected and interpreted. They also challenged other elements of the investigation, signaling an effort to weaken the case and prepare for a potential trial.
Prosecutors maintained that the evidence was strong, citing DNA findings, cellphone data and years of investigative work that led to Heuermann’s arrest.
In September, Mazzei ruled that Heuermann would face one trial for all seven of the alleged murders.
Carolyn James contributed to this story.
Rex HEuERmann aDmiTTED To killing THE following womEn:
• Melissa Barthelemy strangled July 10, 2009.
• Maureen Brainard-Barnes strangled July 9, 2007.
• Amber Lynn Costello strangled Sept. 2, 2010.
• Sandra Costilla strangled Nov. 19, 1993.
• Valerie Mack strangled and dismembered between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1, 2000.
• Jessica Taylor strangled and dismembered around July 23, 2003.
• Megan Waterman strangled June 6, 2010.
HeuerMANN ALSo AdMiTTed To kiLLiNg:
• karen Vergata disappeared in 1996; remains found later on Fire island and near Tobay Beach.
— Heurermann allocution
Blakeman looks to end NIFA control of county finances
By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for governor, held a news conference last week to laud the county’s budget surplus and financial stability. Blakeman also called for an end to the strict oversight of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which was created in 2000 to monitor county finances.
“We are calling on NIFA to basically transfer from being a control authority to an advisory authority,” Blakeman said. “NIFA costs county taxpayers approximately $3 million a year in administrative expenses. That money is unnecessary. It is not doing anything to
HeuerMANN ViCTiMS ideNTiFied SeveN wOmeN weRe kILLed BetweeN 1993 ANd 2010. tHeIR RemAINS FOUNd NeAR GILGO BeACH ANd OCeAN PARkw AY information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelink auction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Jjais A. Forde, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-05833NY 89517 159597
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 27460, Pltf. vs. AMERICAN DREAM RENOVATION’S LLC, et al, Defts. Index #606676/24. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 23, 2025, I will sell at
help our fiscal status.”
The $3 million cost Blakeman cited is a rough estimate of the combined salaries of the five NIFA committee members. The committee has had oversight of county spending since 2011.
Blakeman said that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a Democrat, has declared that the county has no fiscal stress. And County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, a Republican, emphasized Nassau’s financial health despite rising costs statewide. “In 2024 to 2025, we saw almost a $5 million increase in health insurance costs,” Phillips said, “[and] a 23 percent increase in our pension costs.”
Phillips commended Blakeman’s decision not to raise county taxes for the entirety of his four-year tenure, and added that NIFA’s shift to an advisory role would be appropriate.
County Treasurer David Chiang also voiced support for reduced NIFA oversight while stressing the county’s current financial position. “Nassau County is in the best fiscal shape it’s ever been in,” he said. “Without cutting services, we have maintained our service level while keeping revenues stable. Our expenses have been going down. We have budget surpluses.”
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public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 140 Harvard Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 a/k/a Section 34, Block 251, Lot 201. Approximate amount of judgment is $438,674.53 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MICHAEL JOSEPH SEPE, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. File No. LF-514 -#102890 159640
Richard Kessel, chairman and director of NIFA, delivered a direct rebuttal, saying, “The only reason the county budget is balanced is that it got over $200 million in federal funding during Covid, and it’s using that money and other reserves to balance and to hide what is a deficit.” In 2024, Blakeman’s administration moved more than $220 million received from federal pandemic aid into the county’s general fund.
“Bruce Blakeman has no authority to decide whether there’s a control period in effect,” Kessel said. “It’s our position that a control period is absolutely necessary, and we will continue it going forward. It’s up to us to decide whether or not to decide to have a control period. If he doesn’t comply with it, we’ll take the appropriate action at the appropriate time.”
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County Executive Bruce Blakeman, center, recognized the financial guidance of Comptroller Elaine Phillips and Treasurer David Chiang.
PSEG warns against scams
Scammers posing as utility workers continue to target Long Island residents year-round, using phone calls, fake websites and even in-person visits to pressure customers into making immediate payments, according to PSEG Long Island officials.
The company is urging customers to take a moment to verify any unexpected communication before taking action, especially when faced with threats of immediate service shutoff.
Officials said many scammers demand immediate payment through web-based electronic services, prepaid debit cards or even Bitcoin. In some cases, victims are instructed to purchase prepaid cards from convenience stores and read the PIN over the phone. PSEG Long Island does not accept those forms of payment outside of its official “My Account” platform and will never require a specific payment method.
Scammers also frequently use “spoofing” technology to make it appear as though calls are coming directly from PSEG Long Island. In other cases, callers may demand deposits for services such as priority meter installations — a request the company said is not legitimate.
Customers who are unsure about the authenticity of a call or email are advised to hang up and contact the company directly at (800) 490-0025.
In-person scams have also been reported, with individuals going door to door posing as utility employees. These impos-
tors may wear fake uniforms, display counterfeit identification or place misleading signage on their vehicles.
PSEG Long Island officials said legitimate employees will always carry company identification and present it upon request. Customers are advised not to allow anyone into their home if they have doubts and to call 911 if the individual becomes aggressive.
Online scams are another growing concern. Fraudsters have created fake websites that closely resemble the company’s official site, hoping to trick users into entering personal and payment information. The company emphasized that its official website uses a “.com” domain.
More recently, scammers have targeted electric vehicle users by placing fraudulent QR code stickers on public charging stations.
The company also reminded customers that legitimate representatives will only discuss account details with the Customer of Record and will provide identifying information, including the account name, address and balance. If that information cannot be verified, customers should assume the call is fraudulent.
PSEG Long Island is a member of Utilities United Against Scams, a national coalition that works to raise awareness and combat utility fraud. Through its efforts, the group has helped shut down more than 14,830 toll-free numbers used by scammers.
— Jordan Vallone
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