BEACON HEMPSTEAD
Incorporating The West Hempstead Beacon
Courtesy JROTC
Uniondale High School Army JROTC cadets rappelled down a 60-foot-tall training tower during the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Leadership Challenge Camp at Fort Devens, Mass., last month. The exercise challenged students to overcome their fear of heights while building confidence and teamwork.
Teen cadets rise to the challenge
By STACy DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Early-morning formations, obstacle courses, land navigation and a rope descent down the side of a tower pushed 10 Uniondale High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets well beyond their comfort zones during a five-day leadership camp at Fort Devens, Mass.
The annual Junior ROTC Leadership Challenge Camp, June 22 to 26, challenged nearly 200 cadets from schools throughout New York both physically and mentally while teaching them teamwork, communication and leadership.
Maj. Anthony Telesca, who helps oversee Uniondale High’s Army JROTC program, said
the camp is designed to challenge students as they learn to lead and work together under pressure.
“They come from all different schools within the tristate area and even Albany,” Telesca said. “We intermingle them together so they’re not just sticking with the kids they know from their school. They get to meet new friends and work together as a team.”
Similar immersive-leadership events are held at military installations across the globe, where cadets build confidence and discipline.
“I think they really enjoy overcoming the obstacles they’ve put in their minds,” Telesca said. “They’re proud of themselves once they’ve completed an obstacle, because they’ve realized the only thing limiting them was them-
School board sets agenda
The Hempstead Union Free School District Board of Education used its annual reorganization meeting to lay the groundwork for the 2026-27 school year with a series of actions affecting district finances, governance, student policies and operations.
While the July 6 meeting included the customary swearing in of trustees, district officials and board leadership, much of the agenda centers on establishing the administrative and financial framework that will guide the district over the next year.
Among the most significant items is the board’s plan to continue reviewing several policies that directly affect students and families. Committees will conduct comprehensive reviews of the district’s dress code, grading policy, graduation measures and student cell phone use during the coming school year. Those policies have become subjects of increasing discussion in school districts across New York as educators seek to balance academic expectations, school climate and evolving technology in classrooms.
The board reaffirmed a voter-approved 2026-27 budget totaling more than $378 million while accepting a tax levy of nearly $76 million. The resolution formally authorizes the district to move forward with
spending approved by voters and to file the necessary documentation with Nassau County.
Financial oversight is another major focus of the agenda. Trustees approved appointments for district treasurer, deputy treasurer, internal and external auditors, claims auditor and fiscal advisors while continuing relationships with legal counsel, labor counsel, insurance brokers and risk management consultants. The appointments establish the district’s system of financial accountability, auditing and legal oversight for the coming fiscal year.
The agenda also authorizes the district to issue up to $45 million in tax anticipation notes if necessary to address cash-flow needs during the fiscal year. Such borrowing is commonly used by school districts to maintain operations until tax revenues are received.
To improve purchasing efficiency, the school district will continue participating in numerous state, county and national cooperative purchasing programs. By purchasing through organizations such as New York State Office of General Services contracts, Nassau BOCES and other cooperative bidding agencies, the district aims to obtain competitive pricing on everything from classroom supplies and tech -
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Inside Out club members run for inclusion, community
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
The sound of sneakers, heavy breaths and fun echoed across the Uniondale High School track as runners of every pace — from first timers to experienced half-marathoners — ran for “We Outside Wednesday”.
The Inside Out Run Club celebrated its second birthday on July 8 – Long Island based club chose the high school as one of the hub locations, traveling to different parts of Long Island.
Yet, the high school was chosen intentionally as part of its mission to make running and wellness more accessible in historically underserved communities.
“We wanted to find purpose in the community,” said Lauren French, cofounder of run club. “We wanted to reach out to diverse folks and make sure they felt included and had a means for health and wellness.
About a dozen members warmed up before hitting the track, where they ran or walked four laps — the equivalent of one mile. Afterward, French and co-founder Dr. Nicole Sample-Harris led members through a series of short exercises.
Sometimes Black and Latino communities can be a little disenfranchised,” she added. “Sometimes run clubs can feel a little exclusive, and we just wanted to nurture inclusivity.”
The club has expanded from a handful
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ChRIS hARRIS Uniondale resident
of runners into an organization that hosts weekly runs across Nassau and Suffolk counties and has launched a nonprofit arm, Inside Out Impact.
“Uniondale High School has become a hub of ours,” French said. “We really do try to keep it local when we’re over here in Nassau.”
The club’s mission is also rooted in addressing health disparities.
“When you look at the actual data, Black and Latino communities tend to fall short when it comes to cardiovascular health,” Sample-Harris said.
We really want to highlight the places in our community and meet our people where they’re at,” Sample-Harris said.
Word-of-mouth, social media and partnerships with local businesses have helped expand the club’s reach. Weekly runs remain open to those interested in participating.
“We have people who’ve never run a race a day in their lives now doing 5Ks,” Sample-Harris said. “We have people who completed their first half marathon with us. People definitely have their individual whys, whether it’s community, fitness or wanting to accomplish something they’ve never done before.”
Among those running laps at Union-
dale High was Uniondale resident and 2007 graduate Chris Harris, who joined the club in January. Growing up, he never considered himself a runner.
“I was more of a basketball fan, football fan,” he said. “I was always slim. I was always slow. So I never participated.”
Now, he completes 5K races nearly every month and collects medals he never imagined earning. “I didn’t even know what a 5K was,” he said. “Now I’m a totally different person.”
He said the one transformation running can be is mental health.
“The mental part is half the battle, if not the majority of the battle,” Chris said. “When we get tired, mentally we have to push past that barrier. It’s just convincing yourself not to stop and trying to be better than your last performance.”
What are the next running events?
• July 19: Northport at 8:45 a.m.
• July 22: Uniondale High School at 6:45 p.m.
• July 25: Pilates at Eisenhower Park Field 2 at 9:45 a.m.
• July 26: Chipotle Night, 474 Old Country Road, Westbury between 4 to 8 p.m.
— Inside Out run Club
Tim Baker/Herald photos
A dozen first-time runners to experienced racers, hit the Uniondale track for a two year anniversary celebration.
Uniondale High School alumnus Chris Martin a member of the club for seven months.
Inside Out Run Club members celebrated another workout together at Uniondale High School.
NEW YORK’S WRONGEST RUNNING COMEDY!
News brief
Islanders fans invited to design team’s
The New York Islanders are giving fans the chance to make franchise history by designing the team’s official third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
The club announced the launch of what it called the first fan-driven third jersey design contest in National Hockey League history, allowing supporters to submit original concepts that could become an official on-ice uniform.
Beginning immediately, fans can access a digital jersey design tool that includes the team’s historic logos and patches, official Islanders fonts and a wide selection of colors. The interactive platform uses a “paintby-number” format designed to ensure submissions comply with NHL jersey specifications while allowing participants to personalize their entries.
Designers can also include notes explaining custom features or unique ideas they would like the Islanders to consider.
Submissions will be accepted through July 24.
After the submission period closes, a committee of Islanders representatives will review all entries and select five finalists. Those designs will be posted online for a public fan vote in early August.
The winning design will become the Islanders’ official third jersey for the 2027-28 season. The winning designer will also receive a team-signed version of the jersey and tickets to a 2027-28 Islanders game to see the uniform make its on-ice debut.
“Islanders fans are among the most pas-
sionate in all of sports, and their emotional investment is the heartbeat of this franchise,” Kelly Cheeseman, the Islanders’ president of business operations and UBS Arena, said in a statement. “With this contest, we are breaking down traditional boundaries and inviting Isles Nation directly into the design room to do something that has never been done before in our league. Our Third Jersey will truly belong to the fans, born from their passion and chosen by their voice.”
The Islanders have made the online jersey creator available through the team’s website, where fans can access the design platform and submission instructions.
Visit IslesJerseyBuilder.com to get started.
Founded in 1972, the Islanders have won four Stanley Cup championships and recorded 19 consecutive playoff series victories during their dynasty years in the early 1980s. The franchise has had eight players, two general managers and one coach inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The team plays its home games at UBS Arena in Elmont.
Beyond hockey, the Islanders Children’s Foundation has supported charitable initiatives benefiting children through fundraising efforts led by players, staff, fans and community partners. The organization’s official retail store, Isles Lab, offers team merchandise and exclusive collaborations both inside UBS Arena and online.
Editions Published in HEMPSTEAD
Courtesy IslesJerseyBuilder.com
New York Islanders fans can design the team’s 2027-28 third jersey in a first-ever fan
Hempstead School district maps out priorities for 2026-27
nology to athletic equipment, furniture and maintenance materials. The district will also continue taking part in Nassau BOCES cooperative bidding for a wide range of goods and services.
Another resolution would delegate authority to the superintendent to apply for state, federal and private grants, provided the Board of Education is notified of grant-funded positions and programs. The superintendent would also be authorized to expend grant funds in accordance with board policy.
Student services also receive considerable attention in the agenda. The board designated coordinators responsible for Title IX compliance, data protection, homelessness, special education, Medicaid reimbursement, Dignity for All Students Act compliance and Section 504 accommodations. Those appointments help ensure the district remains in compliance with federal and state requirements while providing support services for students with a range of educational and social needs.
The district also renewed agreements with nursing agencies, tutoring providers, special education schools and numerous outside service providers to meet student needs throughout the year. Those partnerships allow the district to obtain specialized instructional, therapeutic and medical services that may not be available through in-house staff.
Operationally, the board will contin-
ue holding work sessions and regular meetings on the second and third Wednesdays of each month, while authorizing the superintendent to approve budget transfers of up to $10,000 without prior board approval.
Larger transfers would continue to require board action, with all transfers
reported to trustees afterward.
Collectively, the resolutions establish the district’s governance structure, financial controls and operational procedures for the coming school year while setting the stage for policy discussions that could affect students, families and employees throughout 2026-27.
at 6 p.m.
The next Hempstead Board of Education is at the Alverta B. Gray Middle School Bandbox on Tuesday, July 22
— Jeffrey Bessen
Courtesy Hempstead schools
The Hempstead Board of Education meeting on July 6 was chick full of decision that will impact the new school year. Above, the first day of school at David Paterson Elementary last year.
HERALD SPORTS
First rounders shine at Isles development camp
By TONY BELLISSIMO
tbellissimo@liherald.com
Unlike 2025 when the New York Islanders selected three players within the first 17 picks of the NHL Draft, including eventual unanimous Calder Trophy winning defenseman Matthew Schaefer No. 1 overall, they had only one pick in the first three rounds this year.
That came at No. 13 overall when Schaefer, in Buffalo for draft weekend June 26-27, stepped to the podium to announce the selection of 6-foot-4, 203-pound left-shot defenseman Malte Gustafsson.
“I’m a big two-way defender, I like to contribute all over the ice,” said the 18-year-old Gustafsson, who played 27 games in the Swedish Hockey League with HV71. “I like to use my size, my length and I play physical. Being annoying is part of my game,” he added.
Gustafsson was one of 37 players at Islanders Development Camp June 29-July 2 and impressed in the Blue & White Scrimmage played before an overflow crowd July 1 at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.
Gustafsson signed a one-year contract to remain with HV71 for the 2026-27 season, but perhaps one day he’ll be teammates with fellow Swedes Simon Holmstrom, Emil Heineman and Victor Eklund.
The latter two became Islanders property during the early stages of the 2025 Draft when General Manager Mathieu Darche dealt defenseman Noah Dobson to Montreal. Heineman scored 22 goals in his debut season on Long Island, while Eklund, drafted 16th, and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson, 17th, were nothing short of dynamic in the SHL and Ontario Hockey League, respectively.
Eklund is very much looking forward to playing a full season in North America, either with the Islanders or recently relocated Hamilton Hammers of the American Hockey League. The 19-year-old winger registered 6 goals and 18 assists in 43 games for Djurgardens IF in the SHL and made his way to the Bridgeport Islanders (10 points in nine games) and ultimately Long Island for his NHL debut April 14. He recorded his first NHL point, an assist, against Carolina.
“I think I made the right decision at the end of last season to come to North America and adapt as fast as I can,” Eklund said after the Blue & White Scrimmage. “Being here with the boys and playing in front of the fans is a lot of fun. Now I’m looking to get stronger, gain weight and be ready for camp in September.”
Aitcheson, who brings a rare combination of physicality and offensive sizzle, is ready for the next step as well after the 19-year-old earned the OHL’s Most Outstanding Defenseman award after posting 70 points (28 goals, 34 assists) during the regular season and 27 in the playoffs (8, 19) for the Barrie Colts, helping them to the finals.
“Just putting my head down and putting the work in,” Aitcheson said. “This is another step to get ready for training camp. It’s been fun so far.”
Nobody had more fun at the Blue & White Scrimmage than Gleb Veremyev, an undrafted 23-year-old 6-5, 218pound forward born in Brooklyn. He had a hat trick to lead Team Blue to a 6-3 victory and also scored the winner in a shootout that followed the 40-minute game.
“I’m trying to take everything in this summer, and I feel like I have something to prove for the rest of my career,” Veremyev said.
Kashawn Aitcheson, one of the Islanders’ three first-round picks in 2025 is ready for the next level after starring in the Ontario Hockey League.
Tony Bellissimo/Herald photos
Goaltender Sam Hillebrandt made a stop on Jesse Nurmi during development camp held June 29-July 2 at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.
ClearVote system set for November election
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The new voting machines Nassau County residents will use in November are designed to make casting a ballot faster while keeping the voting experience largely unchanged, according to election officials and the machines’ manufacturer.
Voters heading to the polls this fall will use an allnew voting system, after the county Board of Elections selected Clear Ballot’s ClearVote system following a competitive procurement process.
The system will replace the county’s traditional voting equipment, and Nassau will join more than a dozen New York counties that have already adopted ClearVote’s paper-ballot technology.
Although the machines are new, election officials said that voters should notice very little difference in how they cast their ballots. “To the public it will be pretty much the same as they’re used to,” Republican Elections Commissioner James V. Moriarty wrote in a news release. “These machines will be smaller, more efficient and new. New and better equipment.”
The ClearVote system uses full-sized paper ballots that voters fill out by hand or, for those requiring accessibility accommodations, through an ADA-compliant ballot-marking device that prints a full-sized ballot. Every voter ultimately casts the same type of paper ballot, regardless of how it is marked.
The biggest improvements, Democratic Elections Commissioner James Scheuerman explained, will take place behind the scenes, allowing election workers to administer elections more efficiently while preserving the familiar voting experience.
“It’s easier for us to build and run the election and it’s going to be the exact same for the voter, which is
what you’re looking for when you’re bringing on a new voting system,” Scheuerman wrote in a news release.
Once a ballot is filled out, it is inserted into a scanner that reads and records the vote while securely storing the ballot for auditing and recount purposes. Unlike some voting systems that rely on barcodes or summary cards, ClearVote records votes directly from the paper ballots, giving voters the chance to visually verify every selection before casting it.
According to Clear Ballot CEO Bob Hoyt, that transparency is central to the company’s philosophy.
“We believe the best way to establish voter trust is through paper ballots,” Hoyt said. “It allows people to verify their own vote before it’s cast so they know that it counted.”
The new scanners also process ballots significantly faster than older equipment. A ballot, Hoyt said, is scanned and accepted almost immediately after it is inserted — about one second — compared with four to five seconds on many older voting systems.
As soon as the ballot is processed, the screen confirms that the vote has been successfully cast and displays a running ballot count. “It processes the ballot almost immediately,” Hoyt said. “You get a message on the screen that your ballot has been cast, and you can actually see the ballot count increase.”
Clear Ballot first came to New York in 2017, providing high-speed scanners for absentee and mail-in ballots and conducting independent post-election audits. The company introduced its first in-person voting system in the state in 2023. Nationally, its election technology is used in 14 states, serving more than 46 million registered voters.
Preparing Nassau County for the transition has been a months-long process. Roughly 500 voting machines have already been delivered for testing and poll worker training, with the remaining equipment — roughly 12 trailer loads — scheduled to arrive beginning later this month.
The company is also implementing a learning-management system that will help Nassau comply with New York’s mandatory poll worker training requirements by documenting training and providing ondemand instructional materials.
“If you train the election workers really well, and you have good equipment and good people servicing it,” Hoyt said, “you’ll probably have a really good election.”
Courtesy Clear Ballot Group
Nassau County voters will be using the new ClearVote voting system in the November election.
July 16, 2026 —
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notices
SUMMONS IN TAX
LIEN FORECLOSURESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - TOWER DB XII TRUST 2022-1, Plaintiff, against DERRICK ANDRE CRUTCHLEY AS ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DERRICK HUBERT GUY CRUTCHLEY, JACQUELINE MARLOW AS HEIR AND DISTRUBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS CRUTCHLEY, DENISE MARLOW AS HEIR AND DISTRUBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS CRUTCHLEY, NICOLA MARLOW AS HEIR AND DISTRUBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS CRUTCHLEY, and DERRICK J. CRUTCHLEY AS HEIR AND DISTRUBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS CRUTCHLEY if living, et. al., Defendants. Index No. 623340/25.
To the above-named Defendants -YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property a lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein J.S.C., dated May 20, 2026. The object of this action is to foreclose a Nassau County Tax Lien covering the premises located at School District 1, Section 36, Block 054 Lot 91 on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau and also known as 122 West Graham Avenue, Hempstead, New York. Dated: June 16, 2026.
BRONSTER LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff TOWER DB XII TRUST 2022-1
By: Josef F. Abt, Esq. 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Fl.
New York, NY 10019 (347) 246-4776 160885
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 JOSE D. AREVALO; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 24, 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 July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 49 Oak Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hempstead, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 36 Block: 048 Lot: 295. Approximate amount of judgment $398,325.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608838/2025. Ronald Ferraro, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 FSLNY038 90364 160869
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-ACC1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-ACC1, Plaintiff, AGAINST IBRAHIM SAMIR JAGHAB, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 3, 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 July 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 19 Sammis Pl, 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, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 34, Block 186 and Lot 234, 235. Approximate amount of judgment $893,692.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #002631/2017. Christine Mendola Grillo, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 160859
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 August 6, 2026 at 2:00PM. 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.
Robert J Aiello, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000441-1 161005
LEGAL NOTICE
SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUGITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1, Plaintiff, -againstTAMARA K. CHUCHRO A/K/A TAMARA KESHIA BRYAN, AS POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE BRYAN; IDRIAN BRYANT, AS POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE BRYAN; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES
HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT ANNIE BRYAN, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY A/K/A INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.P., INC. DBA IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY AND DBA COREWEST COMPANY AND DBA AMERICAN MORTGAGE REDUCTION; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 601578/2026 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated June 11, 2026. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default
judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein A.J.S.C. Dated: June 11, 2026 Filed: June 16, 2026. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 113 Dartmouth Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Dated: January 20, 2026 Filed: January 22, 2026 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Karen B. Olson, Esq., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 161003
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, Against CARLA DESROUILLERES; DAPHNE DORESCA; et al
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/19/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 8/10/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 199 William Street aka 199 Williams Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of
Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 34 Block 424 Lot 14 and 15. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,172,725.90 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608883/2025 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Jaime D Ezratty, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 6/19/2026 File Number: 560-5399 CA 161058
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LB-IGLOO SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. COREY D’ANDRE ARMSTRONG A/K/A COREY DIANDRE ARMSTRONG, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VERGELEAN ARMSTRONG A/K/A VERGELEAN ARMSTRONG-MOSS A/K/A VERGELEAN A. MOSS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 24, 2026, 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 August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 164 Willow 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 36, Block 78 and Lots
42-43. Approximate amount of judgment is $543,917.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612151/2024.
Christy Marie Demelfi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 242818-1 161052
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. CLARA ARANGO, et al, Defts. Index #617151/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 36, Block 285, Lot 302. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days of sale as provided by law. The foreclosure auction will be held, “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health of safety concerns, then the Court appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.
ERNEST BARTOL, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #103066 161200
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LESLEY J. TILGHMAN MCGEE, et al, Defts. Index #614581/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 44, Block 31, Lots 247-248. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of
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Wednesday through october.
East Meadow farm is open for the season
Fresh, locally grown produce will once again be available at the East Meadow Farm Stand, which will operate every Wednesday through Oct. 28.
The farm stand, located at East Meadow Farm, 832 Merrick Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday, offering residents access to seasonal fruits and vegetables.
The program is funded by the Nassau County Department of Human Services’
Office for the Aging through the New York State Office for the Aging. For information about Farmers Market Coupon distribution, residents can contact the Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 227-8900. For additional information about the farm stand, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County at nassau@cornell. edu.
—Jordan Vallone
Tropical luau arriving in East Meadow
The Town of Hempstead is bringing a tropical twist to its public pools this summer with a new Traveling Summer Luau Series.
The program, introduced by Supervisor John Ferretti, will transform town pools into Hawaiian-themed destinations featuring live music, inflatables, mocktails, games and other family-friendly activities.
The East Meadow event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Additional luaus will be held at town pools throughout the summer.
new Traveling Summer
will arrive at Veterans memorial park on July 19.
The Traveling Summer Luau Series is designed to encourage families to enjoy local pools while participating in themed activities in a festive, tropical atmosphere.
—Jordan
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sale. The foreclosure auction will be held, “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or if there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed referee will cancel the sale. LAWRENCE FARBMAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #103061 161198
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF STARWOOD MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL TRUST 2019-INV1, Plaintiff, vs. KERRY K. MOHAMMED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on
October 6, 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 August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 81 Front Street a/k/a 81-83 Front 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 Village of Hempstead, Town of
part in one of the camp’s
Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 301 and Lot 166. Approximate amount of judgment is $654,532.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614376/2022. Linda Agnew, Esq., Referee Friedman Bartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 230896-1 161192 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
Cadets overcome fears, forge friendships and sharpen skills
ship and team-building activities. She will attend Rochester Institute of Technology this fall. selves.”
Throughout the five-day camp, cadets rotated through leadership and teambuilding exercises including land navigation, using maps and compasses; obstacle courses; and the Field Leadership Reaction Course, in which teams transported equipment and a simulated injured person across obstacles without touching the ground.
Cadets also took part in swimming, basketball, soccer and other recreational activities before taking on one of the camp’s signature challenges — rappelling from atop a 60-foot-tall training tower, which necessitated confronting their fears while relying on proper technique and teamwork.
“These are things that we try to make them understand — that life is going to throw challenges at you,” Telesca said. “But it’s not anything you can’t handle. You just have to think through it and go through the process.”
Rappelling from the tower, which is roughly equivalent to a six-story building, proved to be one of the biggest challenges, and made an impact on incoming senior Dany Alvarez and junior Alessandra Magana. Despite their initial hesitation, they completed the exercise, with encouragement from instructors and fellow cadets.
“I have a really big fear of heights, and being able to be motivated to do that really pushed me,” Magana said. “It made me feel better and helped me get over my fear.”
Alvarez said he also had a fear of heights, but found that stepping off the tower helped him overcome it. By the time he reached the ground, he said, the fear had faded and been replaced by a sense of accomplishment.
During the Field Leadership Reaction Course, cadets were presented with a
series of problem-solving scenarios that could only be completed through teamwork, forcing them to communicate, delegate responsibilities and develop strategies under pressure.
“It’s teamwork that makes everything possible,” incoming junior Douglas Tejada said. “It just can’t be yourself doing all the work — everyone has to put their mind into it, and then you have to execute it.”
This was Tejada’s second year the camp, and the biggest challenge, he said, was waking up 3 a.m. for drills. “You have to wake up early, to be out in formation — that teaches you to fix your sleep schedule pretty quick, or else you’re going fall asleep.”
For many of the cadets, another challenge was learning to work alongside students they had never met. Participants were assigned to teams made up of cadets from schools across the region, forcing them to communicate, solve problems and build trust with strangers.
Magana said that stepping outside her comfort zone ultimately became one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. Working with students from different schools gave her the opportunity to hear new perspectives while building friendships that extended beyond the Uniondale JROTC program.
In addition to the physical challenges, cadets said the experience taught them lessons they expect to carry with them long after high school. Whether they pursue military service or civilian careers, they said, the camp reinforced the importance of communication, teamwork and gaining confidence under pressure.
“I really love to see the kids’ smiles on their face,” Telesca said. “The excitement they get out of overcoming something, that they thought was so difficult that they couldn’t overcome.”
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Sports still bring us together
ports have always been about more than wins and losses. At their best, they remind us that we have far more in common than the headlines, social media feeds and political arguments would have us believe.
Over the past several weeks, Long Islanders saw two remarkable examples.
The New York Knicks’ championship run transformed Long Island and New York City into one giant community gathering. Bars overflowed with fans wearing blue and orange. Families planned evenings around playoff game tipoffs. Friends who hadn’t watched a game together in years reunited.
Even people who only casually followed basketball found themselves caught up in the excitement. Whether you watched from a crowded sports bar, a watch party or your living room, you became part of something bigger than yourself.
The FIFA World Cup offered a different, but equally meaningful, lesson.
U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s red card sparked spirited debate among soccer fans. Many questioned the referee’s decision, others defended it, and nearly everyone had an opinion. Yet those conversations, like so many others about the competition, remained focused on the pitch. Fans dissected tactics, coach-
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ing decisions and player performances not as ideological opponents, but as people who simply loved the game.
That distinction matters.
In too many corners of public life today, disagreement quickly turns into hostility. Every issue seems destined to become another battle in an endless culture war. Sports remind us that there is another way. You can passionately disagree with someone’s opinion, make your case, and then sit beside that same person to watch the next match.
Even after Belgium eliminated the United States, American supporters found themselves tipping their caps to a talented Belgian squad. There was disappointment, certainly, but also respect. Some fans even joked that Belgium had earned a little good karma along the way for not making Balogun’s controversial reinstatement an issue. That’s the beauty of sports. Defeat doesn’t have to produce bitterness. Sometimes it simply produces appreciation for excellence.
The same spirit carried Knicks fans through every dramatic moment of their championship run. Complete strangers celebrated together after clutch baskets. Subway rides morphed into rolling pep rallies. Neighborhood restaurants and bars became gathering places where age, politics, profession and background mattered far less than
the logo on a jersey.
For a few hours at a time, everyone was simply a fan. Those shared experiences strengthen communities in ways that statistics never can. They create memories between parents and children, lifelong friends and even strangers who may never meet again.
Years from now, many people won’t remember every score or every lineup change. But they will remember where they were, whom they were with and how it felt when an entire room erupted in celebration.
Our communities need more moments like that.
Sports won’t solve our political differences or erase the challenges we face. They shouldn’t have to. Their value lies elsewhere. They remind us that healthy competition doesn’t require contempt, that spirited debate doesn’t have to become personal, and that people with different backgrounds and viewpoints can still cheer, groan and celebrate together.
The Knicks gave New Yorkers a championship to remember. The World Cup is giving the world another reminder of soccer’s unmatched ability to unite people across borders and cultures. Long after the trophies are lifted and the final whistles blow, that is the real victory worth celebrating.
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Schools are stewards of our community’s legacy
when I became superintendent of schools in Valley Stream District 30, I said that I viewed this responsibility through the lens of stewardship. To be a steward means being entrusted with something of value and accepting the responsibility to care for it, strengthen it and prepare it for the future. It means recognizing that we are temporary caretakers of something much greater than ourselves.
Valley Stream District 30 has a proud history that began in 1923. For over a century, generations of students, families, educators, Board of Education trustees and community members have shaped the district we know today. As one of the elementary districts serving the Valley Stream community, District
30 has developed its own identity, traditions and commitment to excellence.
Valley Stream represents opportunity: strong neighborhoods, locally owned businesses, convenient transportation, and connections to countless possibilities for our students. It is a community shaped by generations of families who have chosen to build their lives here. Our schools are not separate from our community. They are woven into its fabric.
eThe purpose of public education extends far beyond preparing students for their next academic step. Schools help young people discover their strengths, develop their talents, and understand their responsibility to contribute to the world around them. Through our curriculum, enrichment opportunities, instrumental programs, arts experiences, career exploration, assemblies, field trips and after-school programs, we provide students with opportunities to develop confidence, cre-
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ativity, curiosity and connections.
ducation goes far beyond preparing students for their next academic step.
We want our students to become the global leaders of tomorrow, but we also want them to understand what it means to be leaders in their own communities. The students who walk through our doors today may one day become the homeowners, entrepreneurs, educators, professionals and civic leaders who return to invest in the community that invested in them. That is one of the greatest responsibilities of public education: creating not only successful graduates, but engaged citizens.
Our district may be small, but it is mighty. The schools of Forest Road, Clear Stream Avenue and Shaw Avenue are more than buildings. They are places where children form memories, develop relationships, discover passions, and begin imagining the future they will create.
The legacy of Valley Stream District 30 is found in every student who enters
our classrooms, every family that entrusts us with their children, and every community member who understands that strong schools help create a strong future.
In 1956, the Board of Education established “the Friendly Schools” as an expression of the district’s commitment to connecting with and serving the community. That identity continues to reflect who we are today: schools in which families feel welcomed, students are celebrated, and relationships remain at the center of our work. The strength of a community is measured by the institutions it chooses to support and preserve. Public education is one of those institutions. Through our collective efforts, Valley Stream District 30, the Friendly Schools, will continue to inspire students, strengthen families and remain a source of pride for generations to come.
It is a privilege to serve a community with such a rich history and a promising future.
Roxanne Garcia-France is superintendent of Valley Stream District 30.
Thrilling the thousands on chairs and blankets below, the Blue Angels celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday — Jones Beach
