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Commemorating history and local businesses at ‘Black Wall Street’ The third annual Black Wall Street Festival showcased more than 75 Black-and minority-owned businesses at Denton Green Park in the Village of Hempstead. The Aug. 15 festival was the brainchild of Dr. Lashawn Lukes, president of the New Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, and was hosted by the chamber and the Village of Hempstead. Lukes established the event to highlight the importance of community and spending money in Black-owned businesses and to celebrate the legacy of Black Wall Street districts, including Hempstead and the more widely known district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, famously nicknamed “Black Wall Street,” was one of the most affluent and self-sustaining African American commu-
nities in the United States during the early 20th century. Founded in 1906, the 35-square-block commercial and residential area was devastated during the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Hundreds of visitors browsed merchandise, sampled food and other products, received services and watched live entertainment. Vendors represented businesses ranging from New York City to eastern Suffolk County and included doctors, attorneys, manufacturers and craftspeople. Free medical screenings and advice also were available. The festival, held at Denton Green Park at 99 James A. Garner Way, also featured a tribute to Hempstead’s rap history, a Kids Zone and a showcase of Black culture and food. — Jeffrey Bessen
Children played at a water sensory table, colored, got their faces painted and joined teachers for dancing and games 20, when Uniondale school district welcomed its newest students and their families to its third annual Early Childhood Jamboree. The Aug. 20 event, held at Cornelius Court School, brought together incoming pre-K and kindergarten students before Sept. 1, the start of the 2026-27 school year, while parents met educators, learned about resources and connected with other families. Milerbin Genao, the school district’s director of elementary ELA and math, said the jamboree was created to make the transition to school less intimidating for young children. “We realized that for these little ones that have not been part of a school system yet, that first day of school can be scary,” Genao said. “What better opportunity to get them to meet their future teachers, their future principal, their assistant principal, know a familiar face before they enter school.” During the jamboree, parents learned about developmental milestones and spoke with representatives from the Uniondale Public Library, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the
Child Care Council of Nassau and school PTAs. The library provided information about upcoming September and October programs and registration materials for families interested in obtaining library cards. California Avenue School’s step team also played its part by introducing students to performing arts at an early age, which is a district emphasis. Genao said Uniondale begins exposing students to performing arts as early as pre-K and kindergarten, with the district working to expand opportunities for younger students to participate. She said the district sees performing arts as part of a broader effort to give elementary students opportunities to develop confidence and become public speakers, while continuing to emphasize academics. “Performing arts is really big in our district — they start as early as pre-K and kindergarten,” Genao said. “But there’s also an increase in supporting children and being public speakers. “The performing arts are important,” she added. “We also want to make sure that there’s a lot of publicity around the work that we’re doing for the academics.” Since that effort grew, children in Grand Avenue Elementary School and California AveContinued on page 3
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Uniondale families preparing for the new school year received free school supplies, clothing, food and other resources as Tabernacle of Joy Church hosted its annual Community Day on Aug. 15. The event, held at the church on Brookside Avenue, also brought community resources such as NuHealth. Children also enjoyed activities and a bounce house, while families had access to health and community resources. Community Day is in its fourth year in its current format, but Crystal Mackey, the event’s coordinator, said Tabernacle of Joy has organized back-to-school giveaways and other outreach efforts since the early 1980s. Her father, Apostle J. Raymand Mackey, and his wife, co-pastor Brenda Mackey, have led many of those efforts through co-sponsor Helping End Violence Now, or H.E.V.N., a faith-based coalition that works with schools, law
enforcement and community organizations. “It brings so much joy and happiness,” she said. “I’m so elated just to see smiles on the kids’ faces.” The Community Day continued Tabernacle of Joy’s decades-long outreach efforts in Uniondale, providing families with essentials for the classroom while bringing residents and community organizations together before the new school year. Barbara Solomon has been a member of the church for 35 years and has a joy in helping people around her. “The TOJ community outreach represented the extended hand of God to the community,” said Solomon. “Church events of this nature are necessary to serve as a reminder to those most needy that someone cares and that they are not forgotten. — Stacy Driks
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nue Elementary School have prepared with TED- Ed presentations. The district hopes to expand the program to all elementary schools. For Claudia Cruz, the jamboree was part of an effort to help prepare her 3-year-old daughter, Soleil, for her first experience in the Uniondale School District. Cruz said Soleil had stayed home with her until she was 3, when she enrolled her in a part-time preschool program three days a week to help her adjust to being away from home. “I wanted her to adjust because she was so attached to me — I didn’t want to just throw her into school,” Cruz said. “If not, I feel like I would be nervous.” Cruz said the preschool gave Soleil experience with a daily routine, including breakfast, lunch and playtime, while also introducing her to the alphabet. The one-day jamboree was important, she said, because the children will remember the event, two weeks before school starts, especially socializing with other children. Other parents who came for the first time included Jasmin Awala, who initially had considered the Academy Charter School for her daughter, Journi, but found the enrollment process too difficult. After moving from Hempstead to Uniondale, she said she felt that enrolling her daughter in the Uniondale School District was the best option. “I moved here because this district has better programs,” Awala said. “It was also hard to get into the Academy.” She added that the number of services that were offered during the jamboree already impressed her, learning more about the community she moved into. Journi, who said she was excited to start school, and then toured the classrooms with her mother to see what kind of learning activities will be available, come Sept 1. Awala said she was pleased to see the range of activities and resources available to families and preferred having
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Journi Gamble, of Uniondale, showed off her cat face paint. Her mother, Jasmin Awala, attended to learn about the different services and to tour the classrooms, which helps incoming pre-K and kindergarten students become comfortable with the school experience before their first day. her child attend a public school in Uniondale. Journi also was looking forward to starting school, responding enthusiastically when asked if she was
excited for the first day. Genao said helping children feel “trust, safe, welcomed” can support their social-emotional development,
which then can carry over into their academics. Genao says the enrollment of pre-K and kindergarten students is at 243 – however, enrollment is still open
First-ever Community Day heats up Hempstead village The Hempstead Fire Department hosted its inaugural Community Day at its headquarters, at 75 Clinton St., bringing residents together with firefighters for fire safety information, equipment and volunteer opportunities. With a long history of providing services to residents, the Hempstead F.D. was organized in 1832, it is one of the oldest in Nassau County and has grown through the years to six stations with five engine companies, two truck companies, three hose companies, a fire squad, rescue squad and more than 200 members. The village was established 21 years later. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and fire officials welcomed families to the Aug. 8 event, which also highlighted a new initiative for families with specialneeds individuals. Residents could register their homes with the Fire Depart-
ment to alert firefighters that someone who may require additional assistance during an emergency lived there. The event also gave residents an opportunity to meet firefighters, learn about fire safety and explore opportunities to volunteer with the department. The village’s fire department serves a protection area of nearly 4-square miles, with more than 55,000 residents and 15,000 homes. It responds to an average of nearly 1,800 fire calls and 250 emergency medical calls annually. Families can join a registry that lets the fire department know a person who may need additional assistance in an emergency lives in the home. This new initiative is one of the ways the department is working to involve the community in enhanced fire safety. Go to HempsteadFD.org. — Jeffrey Bessen
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Young Hempstead entrepreneurs Sheena and Selena Harris turned summertime lemonade into an investment in their future. Guided by their own motto, ‘We may have little hands, but we have BIG plans.’ Nassau County Legislator Viviana L. Russell who represents portions of Uniondale and Hempstead visited the sisters’ lemonade stand in Hempstead on July 25. Russell sampled their original strawberry lemonade as well as homemade strawberry jam. The sisters who were accompanied by their mother Tatiana Harris said they pick the strawberries themselves and make the jam by hand. Proceeds from their business are being saved to help fund their future college education. The young entrepreneurs are also the granddaughters of Village Trustee Tanya Carter. “I was so impressed by the Harris sis-
ters’ entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and vision for their future,” Russell said. “Not only do they create exceptional products, but they are using their business to invest in their education — a wonderful example of determination, goal-setting and financial responsibility.” Russell also praised the sisters’ motto: “We may have little hands, but we have BIG plans.” Sheena and Selena were also scheduled to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs of Uniondale Showcase on Aug. 8, where young business owners around Nassau County had an opportunity to showcase their products and entrepreneurial skills. “After tasting both the original and strawberry lemonade, as well as their homemade strawberry jam, I can honestly say they were all absolutely delicious,” Russell said. “I wish these remarkable young ladies continued success and look forward to seeing them inspire others at the Young Entrepreneurs of Uniondale Showcase.”
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shows, including “Ghostbusters,” “Morbius,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “21 Bridges.” The Herald sat down with Wills to discuss her journey from Uniondale to broadcast journalism and her experience getting a taste of Hollywood.
Cheryl Wills, originally from Hempstead and later a Uniondale resident, is a Uniondale High School alumna who graduated in 1984. After graduation, she pursued a Q: What did Uniondale career in broadcast an d/or Hempstead journalism and is expose you to that later now an anchor at helped you as a jourNY1. After spending nalist? years in front of the camera telling realA: Growing up life stories, Wills had in Hempstead and the opportunity to attending Uniondale make a special High School exposed cameo in “Spiderto a vibrant, Man: Brand New CHERYL WILLS me diverse, and resilient Day,” which was community. After released in theaters my father, a NYC fireJuly 31. Wills is no stranger to fighter, passed away in 1980, cameos, having appeared in moving to Long Island was a other movies and television major turning point for my fam-
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Q: Was there a teacher or experience at Uniondale H.S. that helped you shape your career or did you decide in college you want to become a journalist?
A: It was an absolute thrill! Film productions often seek authentic New York news anchors to deliver in-universe news updates, so the story feels real to audiences. When the production team reached out to feature authentic local journalists, I was honored to step into the role. Growing up as a news junkie, I never imagined that my real-life career as an anchor would eventually land me a cameo in the biggest Marvel movies of all time.
A: Uniondale High School laid the academic and creative foundation that gave me the confidence to pursue broadcast journalism. My career path truly solidified during my time at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, but my high school educators—including Assistant Principal Wilma Tootle (whom I keep in touch with today) —constantly encouraged my passion for writing and public speaking. Q: Do you have any family/friends in the community that recognized you from the film and reached out? A: Ever since the movie came out, friends, family and former classmates from Uniondale, Hempstead and across the USA have been reaching out. People were thrilled and surprised to see a familiar face on the big
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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on
Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.
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27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-
mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”
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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 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT In a Loan Security Agreement dated January 29, 2021 executed by DONOVAN S. ROTH, debtor to BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION N/K/A FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 190 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/or Garage, if applicable, of CATHEDRAL PROPERTIES CORP. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Unit 6C in the building known as 30 CATHEDRAL AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on September 4, 2026 at 9:15am on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Rd. Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said
sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to CATHEDRAL PROPERTIES CORP. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; flip tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. 900 MERCHANTS CONCOURSE WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516) 280-7675 161750
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTIAN FELICIANO, ZINOVIA IOANNOU, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 1062 Central Avenue, South Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at South Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36 Block 190 and Lots 328, 380 and 381. Approximate amount of judgment $279,413.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610946/2024. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-000240 90863 161650
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC4, Plaintiff - against ANA BENITEZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 14, 2015 and amended by an order dated May 12, 2023. 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 the 10th day of September, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 53 Angevine Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. (SBL#: 34-363-296, 34-363-297, 34-363-298) Approximate amount of lien $573,994.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 011163/2009. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: July 10, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of 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. 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
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MLN1, Plaintiff AGAINST Pauline D. Brown; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 83 Saint Pauls Road North, 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 Incorported Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 34 Block 327 Lots 71-73 (Lot Group 71-73). Approximate amount of judgment $894,894.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614470/2023. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 30, 2026 161864
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8, -againstALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, ET AL. 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 December 22, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8 is the Plaintiff and ALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 22, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 95-97 HEWLETT STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-186-212, 213 & 214. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605311/2023. Christy M. Demelfi, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines
including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 161866 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST BETTY JOHNSON FREEMAN AKA BETTY JOHNSON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF WILLIAM FREEMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 25, 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 September 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 82 Beebe Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36 Block 263 Lot 24 (L.G. 24-26). Approximate amount of judgment $388,488.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606077/2023. Fabiana I. Talarico, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-002054 90929 161664 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Alex Villatoro a/k/a Alex A. Villatoro; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100
Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 203 Rhodes Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 44 Block 32 Lots 266 & 267. Approximate amount of judgment $366,653.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008110/2016. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen Grant, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 4, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 161862 LEGAL NOTICE BID#10 HEMV 2026-2027 NOTICE TO BIDDERS RENOVATION OF EXISTING THIRD FLOOR AT 1 HELEN KELLER WAY IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD SEALED BIDS FOR “RENOVATION OF EXISTING THIRD FLOOR AT 1 HELEN KELLER WAY” will be received by the Board of Trustees at the Village office, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans and Specifications may be picked up at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY, 11550 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, beginning Monday, August 31, 2026. A deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) in the form of a check only, made payable to the Inc. Village of Hempstead, will be required for each copy of the Contract Documents. Any bidder
upon returning such set within 30 days from the bid date and in good condition, will be refunded his deposit; and, any non-bidder upon returning such set will be refunded onehalf of the deposit. The Village is not responsible for any internal or external delivery delays, which may cause a bid to arrive beyond the deadline. Bids received after the time stated in the bid due date will not be considered and will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by Village employees. The Bidder assumes all responsibility for having the proposal deposited on time at the place specified. Each bidder must deposit with his bid a bid bond or certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to wave any informalities in, or to reject any or all bids, and to accept the bids which they deem most favorable to the interest of the Village. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. A pre-bid meeting and walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance, at which time they will be directed to the areas of work. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. The Village may, in its discretion, make an investigation as it deems necessary or desirable to determine the qualifications of a Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish additional information and data for this purpose as may be required. The Village reserves the right to reject any bid if any additional information requested from the
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY New York University Federal Credit Union. The following persons appear from our records to be entitled to unclaimed property consisting of cash amounts of fifty dollars or more: Traci Sachs and Brianna Hess 129 Greenbelt Ln, Levittown, NY 11756; Amanda Noble 32 Cathedral Ave Apt 2B, Hempstead, NY 11550. A report of Unclaimed Property will be made to the Comptroller of the State of New York, pursuant to Article III of the Abandoned Property Law. A list of the names contained in such notice is on file and open to public inspection at the principal office of the bank, located at 726 Broadway, Suite 110, NY, NY 10003, where such abandoned property is payable. Such abandoned property will be paid on or before October 31 next to persons
establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same. In the succeeding November, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed property will be paid to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore. 161879
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, -againstMOSES BERNARD PHILLIPS AS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, MARC ANTHONY PHILLIPS A/K/A MARC A. PHILLIPS, JR. A/K/A MARC ANTHONY PHILLIPS, JR. A/K/A MARC A. PHILLIPS AS PROPOSED HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, DERON MULLEN AS PROPOSED HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, MICHAEL PHILLIP HOBBS A/K/A MICHAEL P. HOBBS AS PROPOSED HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, MAHOGANY NELSON AS PROPOSED HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, GREGORY HOBBS A/K/A GREGORY HOBBS PHILLIPS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, JALEISA McPHERSON, GUARDIAN OF MINOR HEIR J.A.P., MINOR HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A
PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA A. PHILLIPS A/K/A PATRICIA PHILLIPS A/K/A PAT PHILLIPS, if living and if they be dead, any and all persons who may claim as devisees, distributees, legal representatives, successors in interest of the said defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HSBC BANK AS SUCCESSOR THROUGH ACQUISITION OF HOUSEHOLD BANK SB NA, LVNV FUNDING LLC, NASSAU COUNTY TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY, CITIBANK NA, CAVALRY SPV I LLC, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, LG FUNDING LLC, Defendants. INDEX NO. 605258/2026 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the situs of the real property. To the above named Defendants YOU 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 on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Commencement of this lawsuit does not affect your rights as set forth in the validation notice. 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 7, 2026 TERENZI & CONFUSIONE, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff BY: Jacqueline M. Della Chiesa 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 812-0800 The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage covering: 64 Fairview Boulevard, Hempstead, NY 11550 JUDGMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $54,228.95 plus interest. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to
Courtesy Kellenberg Memorial High School Communications Office
Nearly 500 students received the W!se Financial Literacy Certification during the 2025-2026 school year at Kellenberg Memorial.
Kellenberg students are certified financially literate Kellenberg Memorial High School announced that 235 juniors earned Certified Financially Literate status through the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Program during the second and third trimesters of the 2025-26 school year. Now in its third full year at the Uniondale school, the W!se program has become a cornerstone of the junior curriculum, equipping students with practical financial knowledge as they prepare for life after high school. Among the students recognized were East Meadow residents Eliza Aristide, Nicholas Barros, Joden Bolling, Sarah Chavez-Olaya, Emily Conroy, Claire Huber, John Kitson, Evan Mendes, Mackenzie Minero, Valentina Ramirez and Briana Scibilia, as well as Westbury residents Janen-Gabriel Desravines, Phoebe Falk and Caroline Warner. The W!se Financial Literacy Certification Program covers a wide range of real-world financial topics, including reading a paycheck, reconciling accounts, understanding insurance, managing long- and short-term investments, and learning the various pathways to homeownership. Juniors complete the course over a six-week period before taking a nationally standardized certification exam. Students who pass earn the Certified Financially Literate credential.
According to W!se, the program is designed to help high school students graduate as financially capable young adults. The Certified Financially Literate credential signals to colleges and employers that students possess the essential knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. Kellenberg students have continued to post strong results in the program. During the 2023-24 school year, 501 students earned certification, followed by 465 students in 2024-25. This past school year, 489 students achieved Certified Financially Literate status. The course is moderated by faculty members Greta Hartung and Erica Healy, whose guidance helps students prepare for the certification exam while building confidence in managing their personal finances. Kellenberg Memorial High School said it remains committed to providing students with meaningful, practical learning experiences that prepare them for adulthood academically, spiritually and financially. The school, which serves students in grades 6 through 12, offers a Catholic education in the Marianist tradition and a liberal arts curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to serving others. –Jordan Vallone
work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1(800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have
and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or
Public Notices the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state
sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 161925 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
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Bidder, or the investigation of such Bidder, fails to demonstrate that the Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein within the time frame designated. The Village will not accept bids from, nor award a Contract to anyone, who cannot prove to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees of the Village that he or she has had sufficient experience in this type of work and is financially able and organized to successfully carry out the work covered by the Specifications in the required time. 7 Bid shall be addressed to the Board of Trustees, shall be received at the OFFICE OF THE TREASURER (ATTN: LAWRENCE LUTZ, Purchasing Agent) and marked “RENOVATION OF EXISTING THIRD FLOOR AT 1 HELEN KELLER WAY” in the Inc. Village of Hempstead. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. DATE OF NOTICE: 08/21/2026 OFFICE OF TREASURER 161968
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nformation has never been easier to share — and somehow, it has never been easier to misunderstand. A text message can reach a dozen people in seconds. Emails can be forwarded with a click. Group chats keep families, friends and co-workers connected. Businesses communicate through websites, social media, apps and automated messages. Yet confusion remains remarkably common. Often, the problem isn’t that people disagree. It’s that they’re working with different information. One person thinks the family gathering starts at 2, while another was told 3. Two employees complete the same task because no one clearly assigned responsibility. A customer expects one thing, because that’s what a website says, only to hear something different from an employee. A plan changes, but the people affected never get the message. Then come the assumptions. People fill in gaps when information is missing. They guess what someone meant. They assume someone else handled a task. When things go wrong, frustration can quickly become anger or resentment. We should advocate for something simple but too often overlooked: better coordination and clearer communication. That doesn’t mean turning every decision into a meeting, copying everyone on every email or creating another group chat. It means being intentional. Who needs to know? What do they need to know? Who is responsible? Has
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letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,
something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-
sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.
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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross
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’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.
Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square
A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York
in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-
Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under
ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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On the sand by a beloved amusement park — Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
challenging circumstances. Wi t h g row i n g p owe r d e m a n d , extreme weather and grid congestion, investing in modern, resilient transmission systems isn’t optional. every mile of upgraded line and every new
substation bring us closer to a future where blackouts are history. JorIS VeldHoVen President, NY Transco
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The Experts at U.S. News Agree: Mount Sinai South Nassau is High Performing
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August 27, 2026 — HEMPSTEAD BEACON
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