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Lawsuit opposes charter school By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

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Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. discusses what the village has done and is doing to have no shootings in the first six months of the year.

Hempstead reports no shootings By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

The Village of Hempstead recorded zero shootings during the first six months of 2026, a significant public safety milestone that village officials credit to proactive policing, community engagement and strategic deployment of officers. According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the village reported no shootings from January through June, compared with four during the same period last year. Village officials announced the figures July 29 while also unveiling expanded foot and bicycle patrols in the downtown business district, around the Long Island Rail Road station and the NICE Bus terminal, as well as an enhanced police drone program designed to improve response times and

crime prevention. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and Police Chief Richard Holland said the initiatives build on a policing strategy that emphasizes visibility, accessibility and strong relationships with residents and business owners. “We are here to announce the great news we just received from the Department of Justice that Hempstead is one of the many villages or cities that received a grant,” Hobbs said. “We are the only who received the grant that as of today (July 29) has had zero shootings, zero homicides, zero injuries with firearms.” The department has certified 20 officers for bicycle patrol, with as many as six assigned each day to patrol downtown streets and village parks. The village also Continued on page 4

The New York State United Teachers has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Diamond Charter School in Hempstead from temporarily relocating to West Hempstead, just weeks before it is scheduled to open for its inaugural school year this September. The petition, filed in Albany County Supreme Court by the teachers’ union, along with parents and educators from Hempstead and West Hempstead, seeks a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against the State University of New York Board of Trustees, SUNY Charter Schools Committee, SUNY Charter Schools Institute and Diamond Charter School. T h e l aw s u i t ch a l l e n g e s SUNY’s approval of the school’s temporary relocation to West Hempstead while its permanent Hempstead facility is under construction. Diamond Charter School, which was authorized by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute in 2024, plans to open this fall temporarily at 12 Westminster Road in West Hempstead, while their planned permanent location at 131 Fulton Ave, Hempstead is renovated. The lawsuit alleges SUNY approved the relocation without completing analyses required under state law regarding the impact the move would have on

families and school districts. The suit also contends that the approval moved forward despite widespread public opposition. The lawsuit notes that the Board of Regents voted in May to reject the proposed relocation and returned it to the SUNY Charter Schools Committee for reconsideration, citing concerns about public opposition, transportation, enrollment, transparency and the analysis supporting the move. According to NYSUT, the committee later approved the temporary move a second time. “This isn’t just about one school,” NYSUT President Melinda Person said. “It’s about two communities that were ignored.” “People in Hempstead and West Hempstead spoke out, showed up and made their concerns clear, but SUNY Charter Schools Committee pushed ahead anyway. This pattern of blatant disregard for the law and for the communities our public institutions are supposed to support is why we’re asking the court to step in.” According to the lawsuit, the relocation could have financial and logistical impacts on both Hempstead and West Hempstead and create uncertainty for students because charter schools prioritize admissions in the district where they are located. Mark Crusante, founder and executive director of Diamond Charter School, said the lawsuit Continued on page 3

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deploys an average of seven officers on foot patrol daily, with all newly hired officers initially assigned to walk beats. “The bike patrol offers the element of surprise and faster response than our officers on foot,” Holland said. “The foot patrol offers the advantage of accessibility that may not be available to the bike patrol.” Officials said the combination of foot and bicycle patrols has strengthened officers’ connections with the community while allowing them to respond more quickly to quality-of-life concerns and emerging incidents. “The community has responded well,” Sgt. Mark Perez, who supervises the bicycle patrol, said. “When they see the bike patrol, they are excited. Bike patrol can go places that the patrol cars can’t go.” Holland said officers assigned to the village’s busy transportation hub take a broader approach to policing by connecting vulnerable residents with available services. “It is about community engagement and the quick response time,” Holland said. “As for engagement, at the transportation hub — the Long Island Rail Road and NICE bus stations — we take a holistic approach. If we see someone homeless or sleeping at the station, we ask them what services and resources are available. Can we connect them to services in the community.” The foot patrols also provide new officers with an opportunity to become familiar with neighborhoods while building trust with residents and merchants. “It is a chance for them to meet and greet and get to know the community,” Holland added. “We also want them to be aware of the quality-of-life issues

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Hempstead village police and the bicycles the bike patrol uses to riding through the downtown and parks. that concern the community.” Perez said the increased officer presence has proven effective in addressing lower-level offenses before they escalate. “Larcenies, peddling are things that can be addressed with the foot and bike patrols,” he said. The department has also expanded its use of drone technology to support officers responding to incidents. The drone can often reach a scene before

patrol officers, providing real-time aerial images that help officers assess conditions before arriving. Officials said the technology could assist with crime deterrence, auto theft investigations, emergency response and other public safety operations. Village leaders said the combination of visible patrols, technology and community par tnerships has helped improve public safety while strengthening relationships between police and

residents, contributing to the village’s first-half accomplishment of recording no shootings in 2026. Hempstead’s police department also uses a drone that can respond to the scene before the officers arrive, and give them an indication of what is happening, so they are aware of the situation. “Larcenies, peddling are things that can be addressed with the foot and bike patrols,” Perez said.

Three charged in June Hempstead murder, appearing on Aug. 10 Nassau police have arrested three people in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old Hempstead man last month, police department officials said. Michael David Grajeda Suazo, of Hempstead, was found with puncture wounds to his torso outside 545 Fulton Ave. at about 9:25 p.m. on June 28 after officers responded, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Denis A. Gonzalez Sorto, 21, and Isaac Lopez Alvarez, 20, both of 312 E. Columbia St. in Hempstead, along with a 17-year-old adolescent, have been arrested and charged with second-de g ree murder in connection with the killing. All three were arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead, on Aug. 1. The teen’s next court date is Aug. 3 Lopez Alvarez retur ns to court on Aug. 7 and Gonzalez Sorto is back on Aug. 10. — Jeffrey Bessen

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Two Hempstead men, Isaac Lopez Alvarez, left, and Denis Gonzalez Sorto, along with 17-year-old juvenile were charged in the murder of Michael David Grajeda Suazo, also of Hempstead.

Hempstead to host Fresh Start Lakeview library to upgrades pods, security Job Fair on Sept. 3 at the park News brief

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Lakeview’s library will soon add private study pods and upgrade its security system. Above, Legislator Carrie Solages. sands are connected with resources that further their education, provide enter tainment for themselves and their families, and offer gateways to impor tant oppor tunities for civic involvement,” Sola g es said. “T he funds my office has secured for the Library will go a long way toward making this facility even safer and more enjoyable for all who rely upon it.” — Alyssa R. Griffin

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Career seekers, particularly those seeking a fresh start after involvement with the justice system, are invited to attend a Fresh Start Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich St., Hempstead. Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis is hosting the event in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor and Hempstead Works. Organizers said the fair is open to all job seekers and will connect attendees with employers and employment resources. The job fair follows a similar event in June that drew more than 130 job seekers and nearly three dozen employers. For more information, contact Davis’ office at (516) 571-6201 or email sdavis@nassaucountyny.gov — Jeffrey Bessen

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The Fresh Start Job Fair aims to connect job-seekers with employers and employment resources.

Cheers to the newly married couple Francesco Mazzeo and Casey Pizzuto, of East Meadow, were married July 22 outside Hempstead Town Hall. Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the ceremony outdoors. Residents seeking a mar ria g e

license or wedding ceremony can call the Town Clerk’s Office at 516812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/ marriage. — Jordan Vallone

Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School The Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year, which would allow for all children at all schools/sites to be served meals at no charge. For additional information please contact the following person: Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School Attention: Katherine Diaz-Staff Accountant Business Office: 111 Pleasant Avenue, Roosevelt N.Y. 11575 (516) 867-6202 • KDiaz@rcacs.org

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does not immediately change the school’s plans. He said administrators will continue preparing to start the school year in the West Hempstead building, unless the court orders otherwise, and families have been notified about the legal challenge. Crusante said the 18 month-long location has been publicly discussed since January, questioning why the lawsuit was filed only weeks before the school is scheduled to open after opponents had known about the plan for months. “This is not about taking care of families and students and children,” Crusante said. “This lawsuit is about the vested interests that the union has, and quite honestly, it is disappointing.” Crusante disputed opponents’ claims that the relocation would significantly affect neighboring school districts financially and said the school has arranged transportation for families who enrolled after the state’s transportation deadline. “To bring on a lawsuit four weeks before the next school year starts is quite odd and profoundly disconcerting,” he said. According to NYSUT, the proposed relocation was rejected by the state’s Board of Regents in May, where SUNY resubmitted the proposal at the end of June. Diamond was aware that the Board of Regents had initially denied the request but chose to move forward with opening the facility regardless. They claim, had the company waited until the

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The New York State United Teachers is taking a stand against the relocation of Diamond Charter School to West Hempstead. approval process was complete, this situation would likely have been avoided. Allison Chapler, president of the Uniondale Teachers Association and cochair of the Long Island Against Charter Schools Committee, said the lawsuit reflects longstanding concerns about the financial impact charter schools have on public school districts. “We are becoming inundated with charter schools,” Chapler said. “For every student that attends a charter school, that money comes from the (local) school district’s budget.” “Diamond is brand new, we’ve never even heard of it,” she added. “Maybe

they’re providing a parallel program, maybe they’re not.” Chapler said residents consistently opposed Diamond Charter School during public hearings and questioned why the school’s permanent facility was not completed before its scheduled opening. She maintained that if it is unable to open this fall, students would still have educational options through their local publicschool districts or other established schools. The charter school’s administrators maintained that they would continue preparing for the opening of classes while awaiting the outcome of the court pro-

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Both parties are expected in court on Aug. 11 regarding the filed lawsuit. ceedings. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges NYSUT has brought regarding the SUNY Charter Schools Committee’s authorization process. The court has not yet ruled on NYSUT’s request for a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order. Both parties are expected to appear before court on Aug. 11. As of press time. SUNY officials did not respond to requests for comment. Have an opinion on the lawsuit opposing the charter school? Send letter to agriffin@liherald.com.

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The second coming of the Reggie Jones & Paul Gillespie East Coast Beach Wrestling Tournament continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It returned to Long Beach in 2024 for the first time in a dozen years, and last Saturday attracted 230 participants on a postcard-worthy summer day on Riverside Blvd. Beach. Action began at 10 a.m. and concluded at 1:30 p.m. Former Long Beach wrestler and longtime high school varsity assistant coach Miguel Rodriguez, an event organizer, was part of the action a year ago but was forced to be a spectator this time with a knee injury. “It’s really exciting to see this tournament get bigger and bigger,” said Rodriguez, a 1999 Long Beach graduate. “We had 100 more compete this year compared to two years ago. We had people come from all over the country. The weather forecast helped because some wait until the day before to sign up. We’ve had a lot of people compete all three years since we brought it back, but also people who signed up for the first time this year.” In addition to legendary coaches Jones and Gillespie, the tournament was dedicated to late Long Beach wrestlers and graduates Lazar LaPenna, Joshua Encarnacion Michael Berube and Gerrin Hagen. Each of the four rings was named in one of their honors. They also honored Jason Parker, a longtime supporter of the wrestling community. Rodriguez said competitors from ages 6 to 75 took part in the action. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0. “Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport and this is such a fun tournament,” she said. “It’s fun to wrestle and watch other matches. If you’re too hot or when you’re done, you can jump in the water and cool off.” Each match consisted one of threeminute period and began in the neutral position — both wrestlers stood opposite one another in the center of the ring and waited for the referee’s whistle to start grappling. That was also the case for any restart, Rodriguez said. The first wrestler to score three points advanced. In the event of a tie at the end of three minutes, the wrestler who scored the last point was declared the winner. Medals were awarded to the top four finishers in each division. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0.

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Edison Tigre, left, and Greg Richman tangled at the Jones & Gillespie East Coach Beach Wrestling Tournament last Saturday.

Keishara Tulloch, right, enjoyed plenty of success. Sophia Schultz, bottom, had a hold of Ethan Maldonado. Massapequa native and 1998 graduate Luke Palmisano, a three-time All-County wrestler who went on to grapple at Duke University (2002 grad), planned a vacation from California to Long Island to visit family and wound up competing in the tournament. “I hadn’t wrestled in 20 years,” he

said. “My mother [Dorinda] sent me the information through Instagram. Then she asked if I wanted to go watch. I responded: ‘I just registered.’” Long Beach rising eighth-grader Jack O’Grady, 13, who competed on the middle school team, won his beach tournament bracket for the second time in

three years. “It seemed like all of Long Island was here,” he said. “It was pretty cool.” Next year’s event is likely to be held Aug. 7. “The City of Long Beach has done an incredible job supporting this event,” Rodriguez said. “A big thank you to everyone involved as well as all the sponsors.”

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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 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 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 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Bank of New York Mellon f//k/a the Bank of New York as Trustee for Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007FRE1, Plaintiff AGAINST Elsa Dobladillo a/k/a Elsa M. Dobladillo, Pedro Dobladillo a/k/a Pedro A. Dobladillo, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 14, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 26,

2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 159 Stewart Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 34, BLOCK: J, LOT: 295. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,077,362.91 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617429/2023. 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 XOME at www.XOME.com or call 844-400-9663. Michele Baptiste, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091156-F01 90598 161290

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Election will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at ABGS Middle School, 70 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, New York at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following item: (1) To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education, for a three (3) year term commencing August 17, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Hempstead Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the office of the District Clerk at 185 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead, NY 11550, by email to districtclerk@hempstea dschools.org or by fax sent to 516-292-0933. In such request, the military voter may

indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 185 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead, NY 11550. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a nonmilitary ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 185 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead, NY 11550. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 185 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead, NY 11550. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on Monday, August 17, 2026, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 516-434-4012 for information about accessibility. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with

Education Law §2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day before the election, i.e., Monday, July 20, 2026 and must be received by the District Clerk no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e., Monday, August 10, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, i.e., Friday, August 14, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday, August 17, 2026. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Wednesday, August 12, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on Monday, August 17, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on the day of the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that those voters seeking information regarding this special election should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-434-4012. Dated: New York

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July 1, 2026 By the Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Hempstead, New York Neil Boyle, District Clerk 161376 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 27, 2026 at 2:30PM. 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 first mortgage. Robert J Aiello, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000441-1 161432 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstRAFAEL RIVERA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CELINA RIVERA F/K/A CELINA MOJICA, 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 May 4, 2026, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and RAFAEL RIVERA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CELINA RIVERA F/K/A CELINA MOJICA, 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 September 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 HUDSON PLACE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-371-334, 335, 347 & 348. 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, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608727/2022. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161428

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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 public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 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 - #103104 161581

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water. Families should even consider rotating a “water watcher” every 15 or 20 minutes so that responsibility is clear and attention remains sharp. Parents should never rely solely on lifeguards. They are an essential safeguard, but lifeguards can’t monitor every swimmer at every moment. Young children and inexperienced swimmers should always remain within arm’s reach of a responsible adult. Supervision alone, however, is not enough. Every layer of protection matters. Four-sided fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates should enclose residential pools. Doors leading directly to pools should have alarms whenever possible. When a pool is in use, all assigned “watchers” should have their phones off. These measures are lifesaving barriers that prevent children from wandering into danger. Children who are not confident swimmers should wear properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets whenever appropriate, particularly on boats or near open water. Inflatable toys, water wings and pool noodles are not safety devices, and should never be treated as substitutes for life jackets or supervision. Swimming lessons are another critical investment. While no child is ever drown-proof, learning to swim significantly improves water competency and confidence. Adults who have never learned shouldn’t hesitate to take lessons themselves. Water safety is a life-

long responsibility. Every household should also have someone trained in CPR. In a drowning emergency, immediate action before first responders arrive can save a life. CPR training is widely available through hospitals, fire departments and community organizations, and the time spent learning it may someday prove invaluable. The ocean demands a high level of vigilance. Rip currents, changing tides and rough surf can overwhelm even experienced swimmers. Swim only at beaches protected by lifeguards, pay attention to warning flags and teach children never to enter the water without permission. Long Island’s beautiful coastline should be enjoyed, but it must never be underestimated. Water hazards also exist beyond pools and beaches. Ponds, lakes, canals and even small inflatable kiddie pools require supervision. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water. Kiddie pools should be emptied immediately after use, and standing water should never be left unattended. Before every trip to the pool or beach, families should take a few minutes to review basic safety rules. Those conversations may seem repetitive, but repetition saves lives. Summer’s final weeks should be remembered for laughter, family gatherings and time spent together — not preventable tragedy. Every child who jumps into the water deserves every reasonable protection the adults around it can provide.

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hen I grew up in Suffolk County in the 1980s, baseball was king. From an early age, you played Little League, pickup games on the old LILCO properties and neighborhood schoolyards, and countless wiffle ball games. As a teacher, I coached interscholastic baseball, and as a father, I coached Little League, softball and travel baseball. There’s nothing quite like coaching your own children and their friends. The smell of freshly cut grass brings me back to evenings spent teaching fundamentals and helping young people become better teammates while becoming better versions of themselves. What I wasn’t prepared for was the rise of lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet. Over the past 15 years, with four kids playing lacrosse, I’ve watched well over a thousand games in more than a dozen states. Youth tournaments, high school rivalries and even a state championship have become part of our family’s story. Although baseball and lacrosse are very different sports, they’ve taught me

many of the same things about learning. Some of education’s greatest lessons extend far beyond the walls of a classroom. The first lesson is that learning requires repetition and small, consistent habits. No one becomes a great hitter after one batting practice or a great passer after one lacrosse drill. Improvement comes from doing the same things over and over until they become second nature. Some days the progress is obvious. Other days, it’s nearly invisible. Over time, however, the growth becomes undeniable. Schools work the same way. Students don’t become strong readers, confident mathematicians or skilled writers overnight. Great teachers understand that mastery takes patience, consistency and practice. Sometimes we expect students to learn faster than we would ever expect athletes to improve. The second lesson is that mistakes are essential. One of the fascinating things about baseball is that the best hitters fail most of the time. Getting a hit three out of every 10 at-bats is considered outstanding. In lacrosse, players miss open shots, throw poor passes and make defensive mistakes in every game. No coach expects perfection. Coaches expect growth. After a mistake, they ask

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what happened, what can be learned, and what should happen differently next time. Schools should approach learning the same way. When students fear mistakes, they stop taking risks. When mistakes become opportunities to grow, students become more resilient, more confident and more willing to challenge themselves. The third lesson is that confidence often comes before competence. One of my favorite moments in youth sports is watching a coach encourage a player to try something he or she isn’t yet sure is possible. The coach believes first, and that belief matters. Students often borrow confidence from the adults around them until they develop confidence of their own. A teacher’s encouragement, a parent’s support or a coach’s belief can change how a young person sees him or herself. Sometimes people need someone else to believe in them before they learn to believe in themselves. The final lesson is that everyone has a role. Championship teams aren’t built around one player. They’re built around players who understand that every role matters. Some score goals. Others make defensive stops, win faceoffs, encourage teammates, or simply bring positive energy every day. Schools are no different. Every stu-

earning requires repetition, mistakes are key, and everyone has a role.

dent matters. Every teacher matters. Every custodian, secretary, bus driver, cafeteria worker, teaching assistant, coach, and administrator contributes to the experience our students have each day. Strong schools are built by people who understand that while their responsibilities differ, their purpose is the same. Looking back, I’ve realized something important. I thought I was raising athletes. What I was really doing was helping to raise adults. Schools carry that responsibility every day. We certainly want students to master academic content, but we also want them to become kind, resilient, collaborative people who continue learning long after they leave our classrooms. Years from now, most students won’t remember every assignment they completed or every test they took. They’ll remember the people who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them discover what they were capable of becoming. Perhaps that’s why baseball and lacrosse have taught me so much about education. Neither game was ever just about winning. They were always about helping young people become the very best version of themselves. Chris Zublionis, Ed.D., superintendent of the North Shore School District since 2022, became superintendent of the Plainedge district last month.

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