INCORPORATING THE WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON
Courtesy Reine Bethany
Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the new greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, Kemi ajisafe, center, snipped the blue ribbon to inaugurate the grand opening of her event venue, trinity Opulence, on Fulton avenue in Hempstead.
Elegant event venue is the 10th grand opening this year in village
By REINE BETHANY
Special to the Herald
Trinity Opulence at 273 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead village celebrated its grand opening last Friday, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd of elected officials, friends, family, and the New Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce.
“Once again, it’s a great day in the Village of Hempstead, as we celebrate the opening of another business,” said Chamber president LaShawn Lukes. “We at the Chamber pride ourselves, not just on supporting the businesses until they open, but with ongoing resources
and marketing. A successful business helps lead to a successful community.”
Lukes was surrounded by the board members of the Chamber, as well as attending Chamber members. She noted that this occasion marked the third grand opening of a Chamber member business in June alone: the other two were Sweet Tea House at 119 Main St. and NADAP Employment Services at 50 Clinton St.
In addition, Eternal Deli and Catering at 115 Main St. celebrated its eighth anniversary this month.
Village and county officials have been
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
When school lets out, many children lose access to the nutritious meals they rely on during the academic year.
In Freeport, Roosevelt, Hempstead, and Long Beach, Long Island Cares is bridging that critical gap through its Summer Food Service Program, ensuring that at-risk children continue to receive healthy meals throughout the summer months.
Kerry Tooker, manager of child nutrition programs at Long Island Cares, has been at the forefront of this vital initiative since 2013.
“When school ends, kids who are typically receiving nutritious meals during the school day, breakfast and lunch at school, no longer have that available to them,” Tooker explains.
The program operates at multiple sites in Freeport, including Ready, Set, Grow at 63 Babylon Turnpike and Boss Babies on 393 W Sunrise Highway.
In Roosevelt, meals are available at Rozzie’s Day Camp, located at 375 Nassau Road; the Cloud Center at 163–165 Nassau Road; and the Roosevelt EOC at 281 Babylon Turnpike. All three Roosevelt locations operate Monday through Friday from June 30 through August 22. All three Roosevelt locations operate Monday through Friday from June 30 through August 22.
This year, Long Island Cares expects to serve approximately 135 children in Freeport alone, with a total of around 1,600 children across all their summer programs.
These aren’t just any meals. Following USDA “my plate” guidelines, each meal is carefully designed to provide complete nutrition.
e want to reach the kids that are most at risk.
KERRY TOOKER Manager of child nutrition
These two programs will run from July 7 to August 22 and are Monday through Friday.
In Hempstead, families can access free meals at a range of community-focused locations. These include Barack Obama Elementary School at 176 William Street, operating Monday through Friday from July 7 to August 15; David Paterson Elementary School at 40 Fulton Avenue, open weekdays from June 30 to August 15; and the South Hempstead Baptist Church at 81 Maple Avenue, also serving Monday through Friday from July 7 to August 12. Additional sites include the Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association at 236 Main Street, offering meals Monday through Thursday from July 7 to August 8, and the Hispanic Counseling Center’s Teen Center at 344 Fulton Avenue, open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through August 22.
Breakfast includes three components, while lunch offers five. Florian’s Food Service caters the lunch meals, delivering fresh food daily to program sites.
The program specifically targets low-income areas where schools participate in the Community Eligibility Program, indicating that over 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
“To reach them is a very important mission for us, because we want to reach the kids that are most at risk,” Tooker emphasizes.
Coordinating such an extensive program is no small feat. It requires collaboration with the USDA and New York State Department of Education, rigorous staff training, and careful site selection.
Tooker and her team ensure each location can safely store and serve meals, with volunteers playing a crucial role in food preparation and delivery.
The biggest challenge? Manpower. With only three employees, one intern, and 10-15 volunteers, the team works tirelessly to monitor and execute the program. This year, an intern from Empire
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Long Island’s small-business community gathered on June 18 for the second annual Small Business Summit at Optimum’s Bethpage headquarters. Co-hosted by Optimum Business and the Long Island Association Foundation, the event celebrated 40 recipients of the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants—each awarded $5,000—and offered entrepreneurs access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities designed to fuel long-term growth.
“So much crazy stuff is going on in the world today that people forget what makes everyday life work is small businesses,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “Most of the jobs in America are created by small businesses.”
This year’s grant program distributed $5,000 awards to businesses across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, bringing Optimum’s total investment to nearly $500,000 over two years. Recipients represent diverse sectors, including childcare, massage therapy, and promotional services.
“With the environment being a little difficult and people afraid, these grants give small businesses a tangible edge,” said Luis Vazquez, president of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who opened the floor by highlighting the grant’s impact amid an uncertain immigration climate. “Now they can pay bills or expand operations without dipping
L.O.C.A.L.
into their savings. By equalizing opportunities through exposure and capital, we’re helping Latinos feel more comfortable and engaged in our economy.”
Grant recipients included TrueCare Medical in Massapequa, which plans to use its award to build accessibility ramps for patients, and Little Feet Big Steps Daycare in North Babylon, which will enhance its garden to support outdoor learning experiences.
The summit also offered networking, mentorship, and access to business tools
provided by Optimum and the LIA Foundation. The LIA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Long Island Association, a leading business organization dedicated to supporting and growing the regional economy.
“We had hundreds of applicants for this program; we hope to stay in contact with them and support them,” said Stacey Sikes, vice president of government affairs and communications at the LIA. “There are many different types of opportunities for business owners on Long
Island. This money enables them to do a project they may not have been able to do, whether it’s a new sign outside their store, beautifying their indoor or outdoor space. It has had a significant impact on the businesses to grow, and in doing so, it helps our local community because they drive our economy.”
All applicants—whether they received funding or not—were granted a complimentary six-month membership to the LIA, providing them with year-round support, access to business development events, and connections with industry leaders.
“Minority businesses on Long Island had the opportunity to apply, and minority businesses are part of the Long Island economic engine,” said Phil Andrews, president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. “It increased the ecosystem of giving black businesses resources and it’s really making a difference. Small businesses are the engines for business development and growth all across Long Island.
Businesses with fewer than 10 employees comprise 80 percent of Long Island’s business landscape. With a growing roster of success stories and expanding partnerships, Long Island’s small-business ecosystem is set for a season of renewed growth, innovation, and community impact.
“This program is built to last,” said Jay Guy, vice president and general manager at Optimum Business. “The future is bright.”
Phil Andrews, The Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York. His desire to expand the Long Island 100 Black Men Chapter stems from the mentorship opportunities he was afforded by the 100 Black Men.”
The legacy of 100 Black Men of America, one of the nation’s most prominent mentoring organizations, has deep and historic roots across New York State — including in the Village of Hempstead, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City.
The first chapter of the organization was founded in New York City under the name 100 Black Men of New York, Inc., born out of a growing need for social action and unity among Black men who sought to confront the challenges facing their communities through positive, organized efforts.
In the 1970s, members of the New York City chapter began exploring the possibility of expanding their work to Long Island. Recognizing similar needs in the region, these leaders initiated meetings to determine how a new chapter could take shape to address local issues while fostering mentorship, empowerment, and civic engagement.
That vision would ultimately take root in Hempstead, where a historic vote by local leaders joined the Long Island chapter with the newly formed 100 Black Men of America, Inc., officially established in 1986.
“I was fortunate to be at ‘The 100’ meeting in Hempstead when the vote
was taken by the membership to join 100 Black Men of America, Inc. as a member chapter,” said Phil Andrews, Founding President of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. “Our chapter was identified as a founding chapter of America’s premier mentoring organization.”
Andrews recalled being mentored by foundational leaders of the local chapter, including the late Dr. Arthur Risbrook, whose leadership helped shape the chapter’s mission and direction.
Today, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. carries forward the national organization’s programmatic vision, known as “Four For the Future” — a commitment to mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment.
As communities across the state and country continue to navigate both pressing challenges and promising opportunities, Andrews said the mission of the organization remains as vital as ever.
“Our region has the potential to serve as a beacon of light,” he said, “by upholding and expanding the core principles of our mission and continuing to empower the next generation of leaders.”
— Kepherd Daniel
appearing regularly in support of Chamber events, and the Trinity Opulence grand opening was no different.
Commendatory citations were presented to Trinity Opulence’s proprietor, Kemi Ajisafe, by Assemblyman Noah Burroughs, representatives of Legislator Scott Davis and the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs, and Hempstead Deputy Mayor Jeffery Daniels.
“Any way we can do things to keep you here and keep you going,” said Daniels, “we’re here for it.”
Ajisafe thanked the Chamber for its support, as well as her husband and business teammate Hakeem Ajisafe, her parents, Mercy and Emmanuel Obadina, and the pastors of her church.
had done the hands-on work to prepare their store.
“We gutted out the vacant building,” said Ajisafe, “repainted, redid the floors, got rid of old equipment, refurbished the plumbing and electrical systems. I learned every aspect of construction through this building!”
A successful business helps lead to a successful community.
L AShAwn LukeS
President, New Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
Ajisafe particularly thanked Chamber president Lukes, Chamber board member Ilanye Longjohn, and Chamber member Kevin Boone, a realtor and former village trustee.
“If not for Mr. Boone, I would not have known of the Chamber, and I would not have known about registering with Nassau County as a minority womanowned black business enterprise,” said Ajisafe.
She noted that she and her husband
Their intensive work has resulted in an elegant event venue suitable for family or business functions, with plenty of parking.
“We do weddings, baby showers, milestone birthday parties, job forums, for 15 to 200 people,” said Ajisafe.
After a ribbon-cutting outside the front door of the new business, attendees stepped from Hempstead’s busiest thoroughfare into a spacious, coolly decorated venue filled with warm light.
“Kemi had a lot of rules and regulations and fees and permits and obstacles that she overcame,” Lukes observed. “This is a testament that, when you are focused and driven toward your dream every day, it will become a reality.”
Trinity Opulence may be contacted by calling (516) 236-0314, by emailing info@trinityopulence.com, or by filling out a form at TrinityOpulence.com.
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, 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 July 7, 2025 at 2:00 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 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. Jjais A. Forde, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-05833NY 85690 153859
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, -againstPATRICIA THELIAN, 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 June 6, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A
MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA THELIAN, 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 July 16, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 27 RICHARD STREET, WEST
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552; and the following tax map identification: 35-628-13. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN MUNSON, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611057/2019. Lisa Segal Poczik, 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. 154047
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff against JAWAD MAALIK, OR THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST, IF ANY, OF SAID DEFENDANT WHO MAY BE DECEASED, AND THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSONS, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND TEHIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, et al
Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 16, 2024, 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 July 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 24 Parkside Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Sec 38. Block 98 Lot 115. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $921,717.30 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607131/2018. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee File # YNSJN092 154178
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
July 22, 2025 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 154168
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VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD. NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17, 2025, the Village Board of the Village of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 17, 2025,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 TO FINANCE A PORTION OF A NEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GROUNDS LOCATED AT MIRSCHEL PARK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $30,000,000, AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE” an abstract of which bond resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to undertake a new Village community center and grounds located at Mirschel Park; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary and incidental costs related thereto and the financing thereof, is $30,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING The plan of financing
includes (i) the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000 to finance said appropriation, (ii) certain New York State grants, with a portion of such grants to reduce the amount of serial bonds authorized herein pro tanto, and (iii) the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon;
SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $15,000,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York to finance said appropriation;
THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is thirty (30) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Supervisor the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
Dated: June 17, 2025
D/N: June 27, 2025 154268
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Notice is hereby given that a license, number “Pending” for Eating Place Beer(EB 141) has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell beer at retail in a Deli under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 136 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, Nassau county for on premises consumption. Meher Deli Corp DBA West End Deli 154196
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LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: New York State Office of Attorney General, Horace Vanderhall, Maurice Vanderhall, Charles Vanderhall, Jr., Gloria Vanderhall, James Vanderhall, and any and 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 MELISSA VANDERHALL, 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 Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.
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 $ 5,796.14 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $1,199.04 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 $ 43,583.83 as and for legal fees and $ 556.56 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 44,140.39, of which $ 19,140.39 has been paid and $ 25,000.00 is unpaid; 4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $6,950.00 of which $ 950.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;
5.Releasing and discharging the surety;
6.Directing that Bobby Vanderhall, Jr. be disqualified as a distributee pursuant to Riggs v Palmer (115 NY 506 [1889]), because Bobby Vanderhall Jr. murdered the Decedent;
Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC
Firm Name (516) 538-1111
elephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530
Address
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NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 154269
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YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 10, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Melissa Ann Vanderhall, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any):
7.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 Melissa Vanderhall, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 8.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, June 16, 2025 (Seal)
HON. HON.
MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk
Signature of Attorney
Richard T. Kerins, Esq.
Print Name of Attorney
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2020 GS5, Plaintiff against PATRICK BENOIT, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 2, 2025 and entered on March 11, 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 July 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of Rutland Road, distant 468.16 feet Northerly to the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Rutland Road and the Northerly side of Jerusalem Avenue; being a plot 50.05 feet by 115.29 feet by 50.05 feet by 114.25.
SBL: 134 390 132 Said premises known as 178 RUTLAND ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
Approximate amount of lien $519,080.34 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
A Brooklyn man was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl that occurred in Hempstead on June 13, according to Nassau County police.
Manuel Lopez Gil, 30, was taken into custody on June 21, by members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad, with assistance from the department’s Second Squad and the NYPD. He was arrested in Brooklyn.
Police say Lopez Gil allegedly sexually assaulted the teen just before noon on June 13.
He is charged with two counts of rape and one count of sexual abuse. Lopez Gil was scheduled to be arraigned on June 22, at First District Court in Hempstead.
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Lopez Gil to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 244-8477 or the Special Victims Squad at (516) 573-4022. All calls will remain anonymous.
— Kepherd Daniel
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Petit larceny, considered a Class A misdemeanor in New York, typically involves low-level theft such as shoplifting. If convicted, the charge can carry penalties including up to a year in jail, probation, or fines.
Petit larceny
A 58-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested on June 6 and charged with shoplifting after an investigation by Nassau County police at a Target store on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown.
A 32-year-old woman from Mount Vernon and a 38-year-old woman from the Bronx were arrested on June 11 and charged with shoplifting at Macy’s on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
A 49-year-old woman and a 47-yearold man from Cambria Heights were arrested on June 8 and charged with shoplifting after an incident at Saks
OFF 5TH on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
A 42-year-old woman from Elmont was arrested on June 9 and charged with shoplifting at Primark on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
A 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Brooklyn, were arrested on June 9 and charged with shoplifting at Dick’s Sporting Goods on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
A 39-year-old man from West Brentwood was arrested on June 9 and charged with shoplifting at Lowe’s Home Improvement on Dibblee Drive, East Garden City.
A Walgreens in Uniondale reported on June 11 that an unknown male removed assorted items from the store.
A 66-year-old woman was arrested on June 6 and charged with shoplifting after an investigation at Macy’s on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
A 46-year-old man from New York was arrested on June 11 and charged with shoplifting at Saks OFF 5TH on Old Country Road, East Garden City.
— Stacy Driks
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State Summer Corps will provide additional support.
Tooker’s commitment stems from a deeply personal mission.
Before joining Long Island Cares, she ran a food pantry called Grace Care for 18 years.
“I’ve seen up close ... everybody’s got a story,” she reflects. “To be able to meet a need like this that’s just so basic for every person is very rewarding.”
The meals themselves are designed to be both nutritious and enjoyable.
Children might experience build-your-own pizza days, Taco Tuesdays, or favorite combinations like yogurt with sunflower seeds and corn bread.
Each meal always includes a vegetable, fruit, and milk.
Families can register their children by contacting the local summer camps involved to see if registration is still open.
The response from families has been overwhelmingly positive. “They absolutely love it,” Tooker says. “I’ve gotten so many thank yous and words of appreciation from families.”
Kerry Tooker, manager of child nutrition programs at Long Island Cares, oversees the Summer Food Service Program that provides nutritious meals to over 1,600 children across Long Island during summer months.
For Tooker, the program is about more than just food. It’s about providing a social moment for children, a time to relax and connect during summer camp activities. “Kids React great to the meals,” she notes. “It’s a great social time, a little downtime from all the activities.”
As summer progresses, Long Island Cares will continue its mission of feeding children in need, ensuring that no child goes hungry during the school break. Through dedication, collaboration, and a profound commitment to community, Tooker and her team are making a significant difference in children’s lives, one meal at a time.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CELINK, Plaintiff, vs. STANLEY MILLER A/K/A STANLEY N. MILLER, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE FENNELL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report, Amend the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 25, 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 July 25, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 103 Wellington 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 184 and Lot 350.
Approximate amount of judgment is $529,261.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609129/2019. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020 Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154428
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$16K winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Hempstead
A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $16,507.50 was sold in Hempstead for the New York Lottery’s June 22 midday drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased at Health & Wellness Farmacia Inc., at 634 Fulton Ave. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn daily from a field of 1 to 39, with drawings held twice a day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, generating $3.8 billion in the 2023–2024 fiscal year to support public education across New York state. For those experiencing gambling issues, help is available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, or by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1 (877) 8-HOPENY — 1 (877) 846-7369.
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The new Fennessy Family Emergency Department at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles the size of our previous emergency department, o ering 54 private exam rooms with clear lines of sight for physicians, nurses, and support sta . Our new emergency department also o ers a separate triage area, dedicated areas for children and behavioral health patients, and has been designed to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.
The Fennessy Family Emergency Department is located within the new Feil Family Pavilion, opening later this year, which will have 40 new critical care suites and nine new operating rooms, designed to support the most complex surgeries on the South Shore.
To learn more visit www.mountsinai.org/feilpavilion
