INCORPORATING THE WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON
Courtesy EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies the ePiC Family of Human Service a gencies hosted its annual epilepsy Foundation walk, raising funds and awareness for epilepsy, one of the most common yet misunderstood neurological disorders.
Steps of strength: Walk for Epilepsy rallies Long Islanders
By JORDAN VALLONE
jvallone@liherald.com
The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies, which includes the Epilepsy Foundation Long Island, hosted its annual Walk for Epilepsy at Eisenhower Park, drawing more than 1,000 participants in a show of solidarity for those living with the neurological condition. The event aimed to raise $126,000 — a figure symbolizing the statistic that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime — and has already generated nearly $95,000.
The walk emphasized the importance of education, advocacy and community for the more than 35,000 Long Islanders affected by epilepsy.
Tnational effort to bring greater visibility to epilepsy, one of the most common yet misunderstood neurological disorders.
About 3.4 million people in the United States — including 470,000 children — are living with epilepsy, which can affect every aspect of daily life. The annual walk helps increase awareness, reduce stigma and fund programs that provide education, support and advocacy to families across Long Island.
he community’s generosity and energy make this event so meaningful year after year.
LISA BURch President, chief executive EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies
“Epilepsy affects so many lives — children, families and individuals across every community,” said Lisa Burch, president and chief executive of the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies. “Through the Walk for Epilepsy, we are standing together to raise awareness, strengthen understanding and empower those living with epilepsy to live full and confident lives. The community’s generosity and energy make this event so meaningful year after year.”
The Walk for Epilepsy is part of a
Local business owners honored Chamber of Commerce breakfast
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
Benjamin Ng, the owner and operator of PayMore West Hempstead, and Stephanie Fitzpatrick, the owner and founder of the Rare Treats Baking Company in Malverne, were two of the honorees at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 40th Annual Businessperson of the Year Awards and Legislative Breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club on Oct 31.
This year’s grand marshal was 16-year-old Kassandra Facey, honored for her advocacy and personal strength. Facey experienced her first tonic-clonic seizure at age 16, a lifechanging moment that launched her into awareness efforts. Now an author and founder of Kassy’s Corner, she works to create a safe, inclusive space for people with epilepsy, special needs and their families to connect and support one another.
“Kassandra’s courage and dedication to helping others embody the spirit of what this event is all about,” said Irene Rodgers, chief development and engagement officer. “Her story reminds us that with understanding, compassion and community, no one has to face epilepsy alone.”
The Nassau Council’s executive board monitors the concerns of the county business community and advocates for legislation that benefits local businesses. At its annual breakfast, chambers honor members who have “demonstrated outstanding dedication to their communities and organizations,” NCCC President Franklin Camarano Jr. said. “We are proud to recognize their accomplishments,” Camarano added, “and grateful for the time and energy they devote to making their communities better places to live and do business.”
“The chamber’s responsibility to the community is to help the business owners to develop and grow,” West Hempstead chamber President Linda Anderson said. “Whether that be education or resources, it’s our role to help. When they become better business owners, then the businesses in the community become stronger, and money stays in the community. So it’s important for us to build the businesses.”
Ng was named West Hempstead’s Businessperson of the Year. His PayMore, on Hempstead Turnpike, is part
Members of the Malverne Chamber of Commerce and the village board joined Stephanie Fitzpatrick and her family at the 40th annual Businessperson of the Year awards on Oct. 31.
of a chain that buys, sells, trades and recycles used electronics in neighborhood stores. He has helped the community recycle more than 2,000 devices in just over a year. With over 15 years in the retail industry, Ng’s leadership has driven the company’s growth and expansion. He discovered PayMore when he and
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LIPA chief discusses future of energy on Long Island
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
At the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee meeting event on Nov. 5, Carrie Meek Gallagher, the new CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, spoke about the future of energy on Long Island.
“Energy is very significant to our economy, our businesses and just our way of life here on Long Island,” Matt Cohen, LIA president and CEO, said. LIA is a nonprofit association that works to ensure Long Island’s economic vitality.
Gallagher, who took over at LIPA from John Rhodes in June, spoke with dozens of energy experts and local business owners about her priorities for the public authority, which owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaway peninsula. She has over 25 years of experience working in energy and sustainability in the public sector, having directed the Long Island office of the state Department of Public Service, and been the acting deputy secretary to the governor for energy and environment, and the regional director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
“Everyone here is committed to making sure that Long Island’s energy need are met in a clean, efficient and safe way,” Pat Guidice, business manger of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049, said. “I can’t tell you how happy we at IBEW-1049 are that Carrie is now at the helm of LIPA, ensuring we have clean and efficient energy that will be provided to Long Island.”
“Carrie’s commitment to the people of Long Island is second to none,” Guidice added.
Gallagher said that her priorities are to ensure that there is a clean, reliable and affordable power supply, and to strengthen LIPA’s partnership with PSEG Long Island, which provides electrical service to customers.
“We need power — we need energy to run our economy,” she said. “We know affordability is really critical right now, so that’s something we’re continuing to focus on.”
Entering contract negotiations with local and out-of-state energy providers
over the next three years, Gallagher said she is focused on cutting costs without impacting performance. She has also continued outreach about LIPA’s Time-of-Day program, which allows customers to choose when they use electricity, at varying rates.
Gallagher assured attendees that LIPA is prepared for days of high-energy demand. “We have enough capacity on any given day to meet even our peak demands,” she said.
Clean energy — which, she said, Long Island is very committed to — helps relieve the grid in times of high demand. South Fork Wind, she said, has been providing LIPA with power for over a year. She said that Long Island leads the state in solar installations, with nearly 100,000 customers and businesses receiving solar energy. While federal tax incentives for solar power will expire at the end of the year, Gallagher said that LIPA is working with state and local partners to create an alternative option for residents looking to go solar.
“Solar works here,” she said. “We know Long Islanders are willing to adopt it, and we want to continue that momentum, as it really does make a difference.”
According to the state Department of Public Service’s 2024 Electric Reliability Performance Report, Gallagher said, LIPA has outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York for five years. This shows that the agency has consistently provided energy to Long Islanders, and, she added, it continues to invest in ensuring that it can provide reliable and affordable service in the future.
Madison Gusler/Herald Long Island Power Authority’s new CEO, Carrie Meek Gallagher, spoke at the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee event on Nov. 5.
a friend were discussing franchise business opportunities on Facebook, and the conversation persuaded him to become a franchisee. Looking ahead, Ng’s vision for PayMore West Hempstead includes expanding its reach into other locations on Long Island and Queens, and continuing to lead the way in repurposing used electronics for better use.
“I have not only witnessed his commitment to his store, but to the community at large,” Anderson said. “He is involved. He’s excited to be a part of the chamber. He has a willingness to better the West Hempstead community.”
Fitzpatrick was the Malverne chamber’s choice for Businessperson of the year. Her Rare Treats Baking Company, is a home-based, dairy-free and nut-free bakery. She launched the business after her son Logan was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammation of the esophagus.
“When he was diagnosed back in 2019, we were told he couldn’t have foods with certain nuts and foods that contained dairy products,” Fitzpatrick explained. “So I started to create treats for him that we could bring to birthday parties, holidays and other events so I knew they were safe for him to eat.”
Fitzpatrick, who has always enjoyed baking, created baked goods that mimicked widely available treats so her son wouldn’t feel left out or restricted by his dietary needs. Family members and friends enjoyed them as well, and would ask Fitzpatrick to bring enough for everyone at a party to enjoy.
“More and more people were asking for items, (so) I was able to turn it into an official business,” she said. Fitzpatrick received a home processing registration from the state that allows her to sell her goods as retail in agricultural farm venues, and in 2023 she established Rare Treats.
Everything she sells is dairy- and nut-free, and she also makes glutenfriendly and egg-free items, and can accommodate other dietary restric -
Stephanie Fitzpatrick, owner of the Rare Treats Baking Company, received the Malverne Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year Award.
tions upon request. “The number of food allergies and restrictions for kids is just so high,” Fitzpatrick said. “For me to be able to support people locally who have those restrictions is just really important to me.”
Rare Treats products can be found at Kookaburra Coffee Company and in the farm store at Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s. Several other local businesses, including Collective Beauty Skincare Studio and Believer Hands Nail & Spa, offer Fitzpatrick’s baked goods as part of their packages.
“We couldn’t be prouder to see one of Malverne’s own recognized for her hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to our community,” Malverne Chamber President Elizabeth Krull wrote to the Herald.
Fitzpatrick is currently preparing to launch a consulting arm of Rare Treats to help food establishments strengthen their allergy protocols and create safer, more welcoming dining experiences. For more about her consulting or baking, visit www.raretreatsbaking.com or email raretreatsbaking@gmail.com.
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Community cupboard meets growing demand
By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
As delays and reductions in federal food assistance ripple across New York, the BellmoreMerrick Community Cupboard is stepping up to meet growing demand from families struggling without their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Millions of Americans have been affected by the recent disruptions to SNAP funding caused by the ongoing federal budget impasse. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the state has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households despite the uncertainty at the federal level. Those scheduled to receive benefits on Nov. 9–10 have already received them, while others will continue to get their funds throughout the week.
While state officials have managed to maintain benefits in the short term, local food pantries are preparing for a possible surge in need should the federal funding situation worsen.
Karin McMahon, one of the founders and coordinators of
the Community Cupboard, said the effect on Long Island families was almost immediate. The pantry, which serves residents in the Bellmore and Merrick school districts, has seen an increase in the number of households seeking food assistance.
“People almost immediately were like, ‘Oh my gosh, my SNAP benefits were cut off. I’m not sure what to do,’” McMahon said. “Well, we’re here to help.”
The number of families using the cupboard’s services each week has climbed from about 33 to 44, according to McMahon. She added that the organization also expects to provide Thanksgiving baskets to roughly 100 families this year.
Despite the spike in need, McMahon said community generosity has been extraordinary.
Scout troops, schools, and local organizations have launched food drives to keep shelves stocked. A summer volleyball tournament organized by State Sen. Steve Rhoads provided a timely boost in August, restocking the pantry before the start of the school year.
“When we come back from the summer, our shelves are pretty close to bare,” McMahon
said. “So, when we have something big like that at the end of the summer, we really need the boost in product to be able to give to the people.”
The cupboard’s volunteers have also stepped up in large numbers. Teachers, administrators, and students have been sorting and packaging donations, and McMahon said she currently has several Girl Scout troops scheduled to help in the coming weeks.
Donations have generally kept pace with demand, though some items are harder to maintain in stock. Cleaning products, laundry detergent, and proteinrich foods are among the most requested, along with kidfriendly snacks.
“Everything is running out a little more quickly,” McMahon noted.
For residents wishing to help, donations can be dropped off at Brookside during security hours. Bins are set up inside the entrance, and large donations can be unloaded with staff assistance. The cupboard also posts updates on Instagram to let followers know which items are most needed.
McMahon said she hopes the federal funding situation stabi-
lizes soon but remains confident that Bellmore-Merrick residents will continue to support one another.
“The community has been incredible about helping the cupboard and donating,” she said.
Courtesy Karin McMahon
The shelves were stocked with donations at the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard, where volunteers provided food and supplies to local families in need.
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LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD EXEMPTIONS
FILING PERIODOCTOBER 1ST THRU DECEMBER 31ST ALTERNATIVE
VETERANS
Veterans who served in the military during World War 1, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War may qualify for an exemption of 15 to 25% off their assessed value.
SENIOR CITIZENS
All persons on the deed must be 65 years of age, except if husband and wife are sole owners, only one must be 65. Income of all owners cannot exceed $45,500.00 yearly. This exemption is renewable each year.
CLERGY
Real property that is owned and occupied by a member of the clergy is exempt from general municipal and school district taxes to the extent of $1500 of assessed value.
IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Real property altered, installed or improved for persons with disabilities is exempt from taxation to the extent of any increase in value attributable to these improvements up to 10 years.
SOLAR
Real property that contains a solar or wind energy system approved by the State Energy research and Development authority is exempt from taxation for a period of 15 years to the extent of any increase in assessed value due to the system.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER
AMBULANCE
WORKERS EXEMPTION. Property owned and occupied by volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with at least 5 (five) years of enrolled service are eligible to an exemption of 10% of the assessed value.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPTION.
Real property that (1) is owned by a nonprofit corporation or association organized or conducted exclusively for one or more specific purposes (religious, educational, charitable, hospital, or
moral or mental improvement of men, women, or children) and (2) is used exclusively for carrying out one or more of these purposes is wholly exempt from taxation and is exempt, for certain purposes, from special ad valorem levies and special assessments. 156341
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2006FF3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF3, -againstGARY BRIFIL, JR., 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 January 30, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2006-FF3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF3 is the Plaintiff and GARY BRIFIL, JR., ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 25, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 22 CORNWALL LANE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; tax map identification 34-436-139; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611232/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., as 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. 156429
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstMOHAMMED A. RAHMAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 16, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MOHAMMED A. RAHMAN, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 1, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 29 CRUIKSHANK AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; tax map identification 34-360-860; and description: 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 AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610429/2023. Cherice P. Vanderhall, Esq., as 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. 156532
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 December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 507 Queen Street, North Hempstead, NY 11590. Sec 10 Block 325 Lot 19. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $217,122.45 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615804/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Robert J. Aiello, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000441-1 156530
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST
JESSIE SCOTT A/K/A JESSIE M. SCOTT, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 11, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 27 Midwood Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 34, Block 208 and Lot 260, 261, 262.
Approximate amount of judgment $430,215.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #614933/2023.
Sheharyar Ali, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 156523
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1, 2006 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2006-HE5 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series
2006-HE5, Plaintiff AGAINST Annie Beasley, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 31, 2018, amended July 28, 2022, November 3, 2022, and September 22, 2025, 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 December 9, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 Duryea Place, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 34 Block: 396 Lots: 8 & 9. Approximate amount of judgment $591,626.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 014166/2013. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee, 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: October 4, 2025 156669
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-ACC1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-ACC1, Plaintiff, AGAINST IBRAHIM SAMIR JAGHAB, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 3, 2025.
I, the undersigned
Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 19 Sammis Pl, Hempstead, NY 11550.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 34, Block 186 and Lot 234, 235. Approximate amount of judgment $893,692.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #002631/2017. Christine Mendola Grillo, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 156667
LEGAL NOTICE BID # 4-HEMV 2025/2026 NOTICE TO BIDDERS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT No. 1 –WATER MAINS - PHASE 0 IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD Notice to Bidders NB-1 11/2025 SEALED BIDS FOR “Water Infrastructure Improvements: Contract No. 1 – Water MainsPhase 0”, will be received by the Board of Trustees at the Village Office, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, until 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 to 4:00
PM Monday through Friday beginning Monday, November 17, 2025. 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 nonbidder upon returning such set will be refunded one-half 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 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 waive any informalities in, or 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. 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 “They Have” or “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.
The Village may, in its
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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 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. Bids addressed to the Board of Trustees, shall be received at the OFFICE OF THE TREASURER (ATTN. PURCHASING AGENT LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Bid No. 4 HEMV 2025/2026 –Water Infrastructure Improvements –Contract No. 1 – Water Mains – Phase 0.”
Any contract or contracts awarded under this bid may be funded in part by the New York State Financial Assistance programs provided by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) and New York State Empire Development Agency (NYSEDS) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Bidders shall comply with all the requirements of these programs with all terms and conditions posted here: https://efc.ny.gov/wiia. Neither the State of New York nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this bid or any resulting contracts.
All Bidders please be advised that this project may be funded entirely or at least in part from a Federal assistance agreement between EPA and the Inc. Village of Hempstead. In accordance with State, local or tribal laws and regulation as well as Federal laws and Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) – 2 CFR Part 200, 40 CFR Part 33 and/or 40 U.S.C. Part 1101 et seq., all Bidders shall acknowledge the federal requirements and provisions for construction contracts including, but not
limited to: the DavisBacon Act; EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program; Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act; and American Iron and Steel (AIS) Act.
The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result in termination of this contract or other legally available remedies.
Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the specific Federal grants program. Bidders shall also comply with all the requirements of these programs with all terms and conditions posted here: https://www.ecfr.gov/c urrent/title-40/chapterI/subchapterB/part-33?toc=1.
Davis Bacon
The Davis-Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration, and repair (including painting and decorating) work under federal contracts in excess of $2,000.00, pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the geographic location. Personnel costs include salaries, wages, and allowable incentive compensation for recipient employees (i.e., who receive W-2 forms) who spend time working on the project and are not subject to Davis Bacon. This project includes both State and Federal prevailing wages. If Federal Davis-Bacon wages differ from the New York State prevailing wage rates, then the higher of the two rates shall be paid.
EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
EPA’s DBE Program applies to all EPA Assistance Agreements and requires recipients who procure goods and/or services to: employ the
good faith efforts, document their efforts and maintain DBE forms and other documentation from the prime contractor, and report their procurement and DBE activities even if there isn’t anything to report. Build America, Buy America (BABA)
Recipients are required to ensure that procurement plans comply with BABA requirements prior to grants being awarded. Requirements call for all the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project to be produced in the United States.
American Iron and Steel (AIS)
The AIS provision requires recipients to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system or treatment works. AIS requirements correspond to a subset of BABA requirements; therefore recipients in compliance with BABA are in compliance with AIS.
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the Bidder. All Bids must be submitted on the prescribed forms and returned intact. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, both in words and figures. Bidders should include any comments regarding the proposed form of Contract and General Conditions including, but not limited to, any requested revisions to proposed language and cost impacts of particular provisions. Proposals that contain any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions or items not called for in the itemized proposal, or that contain irregularities of any kind, may constitute sufficient cause for rejection of the Bid. In case of any discrepancy in the price or amount Bid for any item in the proposal, the price as
expressed in words shall govern. No oral requests for information, clarification or interpretation will be honored. All such requests should be submitted to the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the last date for submission of Bids.
All replies to such requests will be made in the form of an addendum and will be sent to each prospective Bidder who received initial copies of the Plans, Contract and Specifications. Bidders are cautioned not to submit proposals until after having inspected the site of the proposed work and having made themselves familiar with local conditions. The attention of persons intending to make proposals is specifically called to that paragraph of the Contract which debars a Contractor from pleading misunderstanding or deception because of estimates of quantities and location or other conditions surrounding same. All Bidders are encouraged to visit the site of work to take field measurements and examine existing conditions. A nonmandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Interested parties shall meet at Hempstead Village Hall, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550. Interested parties may contact Mr. Anthony Zalak of J.R. Holzmacher, P.E., LLC. at (631) 234-2220 or email: tony@holzmacher.com. All questions concerning this Project shall be submitted in writing to Mr. Zalak by close of business on or before Thursday, December 11, 2025.
By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. DATE OF NOTICE: November 17, 2025 OFFICE OF THE TREASURER 156812
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Over 1,000 walkers supported the cause in Eisenhower
Participants at the walk wore custom team shirts honoring loved ones, while local sponsors provided refreshments and signage along the route. The event served as both a celebration of resilience and a call to continue supporting essential programs for the epilepsy community.
Funds raised through the walk support the Epilepsy Foundation Long Island’s programs, including Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification Training, school in-service programs, community education, advocacy and monthly workshops, all offered free of charge.
The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies includes three organizations that provide advocacy and healthcare resources for families across Long Island. EPIC Long Island operates a day habilitation program in East Meadow and 18
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MARC LACHAUD, HEIR-AT-LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS MARCELIN-LACHAUD, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 2, 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 December 15, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 16 Elizabeth Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that
certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 370 and Lots 357-358. Approximate amount of judgment is $358,241.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620707/2023. Joshua D. Brookstein, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 230049-1 156809
group homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties, providing clinical services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Each residence is staffed by caregivers who support individuals with varying abilities and challenges.
The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island focuses on awareness, advocacy and resources for the 35,000 Long Islanders diagnosed with epilepsy, including community education in schools and healthcare settings and seizure first aid certification training.
The South Shore Guidance Center in Freeport, also part of the EPIC family, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving Long Islanders of all ages. Services include individual, group and family psychotherapy, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization and medication-assisted treatment.
Public Notices Thousands gather, nearly $95,000 raised
Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Alex Villatoro a/k/a Alex A. Villatoro; et al., Defendant(s)
subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008110/2016. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”.
for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-3,
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 December 15, 2025, 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
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: October 31, 2025 156807
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Courtesy EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ISAO “SAMMY” KOBAYASHI PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CANON U.S.A., INC.
ELECTRIC
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
ISAO “SAMMY” KOBAYASHI
President & CEO
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
ACCOUNTING
JERRY P. WARD
Managing Partner
EY Long Island Office
KIRTHI MANI
Chief People Officer
CLA
LOUIS C. GRASSI, CPA, CFE
Founder & CEO
Grassi Advisors Group, Inc.
SHEILA KURMAN
Chief Human Resources Officer
Prager Metis CPAs
ADVERTISING
BENJAMIN COGGIANO
President Walter F. Cameron Advertising
CONSTRUCTION
JOSH SEIDEN
Owner & President
LMJ Management & Construction
EDUCATION
EDWARD T. BONAHUE, PH.D.
President
Suffolk County Community College
MARIA CONZATTI, PH.D.
Chief Administrative Officer
Nassau Community College
RACQUEL A. BROWN
Associate Dean Administrative & Fiscal Affairs
St. John’s University
TIMOTHY E. SAMS, PH.D.
President
SUNY Old Westbury
PATRICIA GALTERI
MICHAEL STEWART
Chief Financial Officer L.E.B Electric
ENGINEERING
MAQSOOD MALIK, P.E.
Founder, President & CEO
M&J Engineering, D.P.C.
MOHAMMAD MALIK
Chief Operating Officer
M&J Engineering, D.P.C.
Managing Attorney Meyer Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.
RONALD FATOULLAH, ESQ. CELA , Chair Elder Law Practice Group, Partner Trusts & Estates Practice Group Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION
FRANK PALMA
President
PRINTING
NOREEN CARRO
President
LMN Printing of NY, Inc.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
ROBERT M. GITTO
Vice President
The Gitto Group
TAX PROPERTY REDUCTION SERVICES
SEAN ACOSTA
President
BILLY HAUGLAND II
Chief Executive Officer Haugland Group ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
FINANCE
MICHAEL MARRERO
SBA Director, SVP BankUnited
HEALTHCARE
MICHAEL N. ROSENBLUT
President & CEO Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
SOFIA AGORITSAS, MPA, FACHE Vice President, Business Development Cohen Children’s Medical Center
HOSPITALITY
MICHAEL LESSINGS
Chief Executive Officer Lessings Hospitality Group INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE
LAURA BONELLI President LifeVac LLC
LEGAL
ALLAN COHEN
Managing Partner Nixon Peabody, LLP
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC
MORTGAGE BANKING
DONATO (DANNY) NICOLO
President/Owner Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers Corp.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
ANNE BRIGIS
President & CEO YMCA Long Island
JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS, PH.D.
President & CEO Family and Children’s Association (FCA)
KATHERINE FRITZ President & CEO Long Island Cares
LONNIE SHERMAN President General Needs
MIKE ROSEN
Chief Marketing Officer Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs
TAMMY SEVERINO President & CEO Girls Scouts of Suffolk County
THERESA REGNANTE President & CEO United Way of Long Island
Property Tax Reduction Consultants TECHNOLOGY
EUGENE SAYAN
Founder,Chairman, CEO Softheon
JOE SCIOSCIA
Executive Vice President
Vormittag Associates, Inc. (VAI)
MICHAEL CHAMBERS AND SEAN INFANTE
President & Vice President
Central Business Systems
TOM BIANCULLI
Chief Technology Officer
Zebra Technologies
TOURISM
MITCH PALLY
Interim President & CEO
Discover Long Island
SHARON WYMAN
Chief Operations Officer
Discover Long Island
TRANSPORTATION
MARLON TAYLOR
President
New York & Atlantic Railway
PALMINA WHELAN, CCM, FCMAA, MCIOB, NAC
Founder & Capital Program
Director of New Terminal 1 at JFK
Palmina Whelan Strategic Solutions
ROBERT FREE
President
Long Island Rail Road
