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Volleyball fever in Elmont By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Courtesy Sarah Campbell

Long Island Knights, an Elmont-based nonprofit volleyball club, has fostered a surge in volleyball success stories within the Elmont community. With more athletes interested in the club than it can support, the Knights have 150 boys and girls setting, spiking and bumping on the court every week. The club’s growth is a credit to the coaching staff that help teens excel in the sport. The club began in 2018 when students voiced concerns over the accessibility of the sport in Elmont. The program started with 15 girls enrolled in the

Long Island Knights Girls-18 team wins gold medal in gold bracket at Massachusetts Home for the Holidays Tournament on Dec. 10.

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Community laces up their skates at UBS Arena’s The Park

Two new ice rinks for pond hockey, public skating open ahead of the new year By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Elmont community members, Islanders’ fans and neighbors of surrounding communities recently laced up their skates and took to the ice at The Park at UBS Arena. Two new ice rinks opened to the public on Dec. 27 as fans enjoyed T he Park’s debut before the New York Islanders a n d P i t t s b u r g h Pe n g u i n s matchup that evening. Community members tried out the synthetic ice rink of UBS Pond and the authentic ice rink of North-

well Pond. Phil Connolly, an Islanders’ s e a s o n t i cke t - h o l d e r f ro m Farmingville, tested the ice at UBS Pond for the first time last Wednesday. “I’ve never been on this kind of material before, it takes a bit of getting used to,” he said of the synthetic ice rink. Colin Smith and Mateo Kolody, both 15, of Shirley, took to the ice and enjoyed the new rink. “I definitely prefer the regular ice, but it’s really nice right next to UBS,” Colin said. Lindenhurst resident Daryl

Cowf and her daughter, Mikaela, 13, said they enjoyed the new pregame venue at Belmont Park. They’ve held season tickets for the past two years and are excited to visit The Park throughout the season. “People can come early and hang out,” Cowf said. “It gives you something to do.” John Collins, operational manager for the Islanders, said the project quickly came to fruition, with its conceptual birth happening over the summer. Working collaboratively on the project were the Islanders, Northwell Health, the New

York Racing Association and UBS Arena, providing community members with an ice rink to visit at The Park. “We knew how great and authentic the whole (idea of) pond hockey was, and we thought there was a real opportunity to maybe just bring it to

Elmont and bring it to the Belmont Park campus,” Collins said. The Northwell Pond will host a series of four-on-four pond hockey tournaments following USA hockey guidelines and cater to youth and adult divisions at various competiConTInueD on paGe 16

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Capri Motor Inn hearing moved to allow for increased public input The Town of Hempstead Town Board has postponed the hearing date regarding the recently-closed Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead to Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7pm, held in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall. The town says the new date and time will allow for additional preparation time and increased participation from the public. “The Capri Motor Inn’s track record of crime and unneighborly activity, along with numerous public safety violations, led to the closure of the motel,” said Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin in a news release. “The Town Board and I decided to pursue eminent domain over the property in an effort to transform the hub of criminal activity into something positive for the community.” “We invite all residents and neighbors to share their opinion at the new hearing date on Jan. 30 at 7p.m.” With a lengthy rap sheet that included prostitution, drugs and even attempted murder on its premises, the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead had been declared a “Public Nuisance” and was shut down permanently by the Town of Hempstead. Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board called for a public hearing to pursue acquisition of the property via the state’s Eminent Domain Procedure Law. “I look forward to working with the West Hempstead community, along with neighboring communities, to find the best path forward for the Capri Motor Inn property,” Councilman Thomas Muscarella said in the release. Eminent domain procedure law allows for a municipality to acquire private property for public use, with the landowners being provided compensation for the

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Town Supervisor Don Clavin, joined by county legislators Bill Gaylor and John Guiffre, Councilman Tom Muscarella, and Robert Shelley of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, supported the community’s call for the motel to be shuttered permanently. property. By pursuing eminent domain over the shuttered Capri Motor Inn — which officials called a ‘hotspot for criminal activity’ — Hempstead Town will be able to explore opportunities for rehabilitation of the property. Hempstead Town has a consistent record of taking action against businesses that do not uphold the municipal standard for public health and safety.

Recently, the town shuttered the Coliseum Motor Inn, citing issues ranging from structural damage to mold to criminal activity. The town has also spearheaded local legislation to prevent vape shops from operating near schools and residential communities. What’s more, another West Hempstead eyesore and public safety threat – the Courtesy Hotel – was shut down years ago and replaced with new apartment housing.

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F.S. holiday light show raises money for St. Jude

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By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Robert Destefano, a lifelong Franklin Square resident, has hosted a holiday light show adorned with holiday figurines galore and filled with music for the past seven years. This year’s show was a bit different though, as the light of his late father Neil Destefano kept his Christmas spirit alive. When Neil died of throat cancer in August at 85 years old, Robert had been slowed down in his efforts to set up his annual Christmas display. However, his father’s wish before he died kept Robert’s 2023 display alive. “The night he passed he said to me and my mother in the hospital, ‘God forbid anything happens to me,’ and I told him, ‘Nothing’s happening to you,’” Robert said. “He said, ‘You better do your Christmas display. You do it for the kids with cancer and I have cancer, and you do it for all of the kids that come and see it every year. ROBERt They’re looking forward to this.’” DEstEfANO While seeing how the light Franklin Square show touches the community resident each year keeps Robert invested in the project — it is not the only thing that continues to inspire him. Each year, Robert sets up a mailbox at the end of his driveway for people to donate money to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. So far this year, he has raised around $3,000 for St. Jude. The inspiration for choosing this charity came from his mother, who has donated to the St. Jude for years now. This year, cancer struck closer to home when his father died. “This is the closest it’s ever hit home with my father,” Robert said. Robert begins setting up the holiday light extravaganza in September, meticulously laying out decorations over the course of three months.

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A Santa’s mailbox at the end of Robert Destefano’s driveway at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square is open for community members to drop donations off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital throughout the holiday season. The whole display has cost Robert more than $100,000 as he’s added more decorations each year. The annual project is powered by a 10,000-watt generator Robert keeps in his backyard. He says people can’t even hear the generator over the music playing when the lights are on. “People always ask, that’s the first thing ‘How much is your electric bill?’” he said. “Those are the two comments I get the most, ‘How much is your electric bill? And where do you store this?’” He stores all of the decorations in a walk-up storage unit in his garage during the year. Community members can visit the festive show at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays and between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. on weekends through Jan. 6. For anyone who is

The walkway to Robert Destefano’s Franklin Square home is lined with holiday characters to greet community members who pass through.

A 15-foot tall nutcracker guards Santa’s mailbox where neighbors can drop off donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

interested in visiting the display but isn’t able to make it there by Jan. 6, Robert said that he can be reached through Facebook Messenger at Robert Destefano with requests to turn on the lights if weather permits. The light show has drawn the attention of not only the Franklin Square community, but also the interest of ABCs holiday light show program “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” This, combined with the community’s continued support, will make next year’s display even larger. Robert is known for his ground décor that covers his lawn, but for next year’s display, he plans to go big. He wants to add more lights onto his house and even put lights in his backyard. “It’s like I see all of these people that tell me ‘Wow this looks amazing’ and now I feel like next year I have to raise my bar for another bigger display,” he said. “So that’s what it easily comes down to, why it makes me want to push it. And seeing the money that people donate towards St. Jude every year and it does get bigger, makes me want to make it get bigger every year.”

Community members can stop by 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square to see a holiday light display which has made a home in town for the past seven years.

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club. The club expanded to host three boys’ teams and five girls’ teams. Vernell Nelson, head coach of the Knights two boys-18 teams, said the program gives teens in the area an outlet to express themselves outside of school. “It’s a place for them to be themselves,” Nelson said. “That’s what warms my heart. When I see them and they’re together, and you know they’re dancing or whatever. It’s just that they’re genuinely happy and they can be themselves, and that’s what’s Vernell nelson important to me Head coach of L.I. as a mother and Knights boys-18 as a coach.” teams Nelson’s son, Darius DorseyRhule, practiced with the girls’ teams in 2018. When the Knights created its boys’ division in 2019, Dorsey-Rhule joined the team and other boys trickled into the program from Elmont Memorial High School and other schools in the Sewanhaka and Valley Stream Central school districts. “Elmont’s boys’ and girls’ teams have been crazy, like undefeated conference champions two years in a row,” Campbell said. “So, you know, it’s working. A

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Long island Knights Boys-18 team wins silver medal in silver bracket at massachusetts Home for the Holidays tournament on dec. 10. majority of the kids on these high school teams all play together in club.” The coaches are invested in their teams’ success, on and off the court. Nelson and Sarah Campbell, director

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and owner of the Knights, check their athletes report cards to ensure they’re staying on top of their academics. Holding the club’s athletes accountable is another core value that Nelson and Campbell hold as a standard on their teams. “They have to keep their calendar, they have to RSVP for events, they have to communicate, if they don’t communicate they aren’t going to play, and they’re constantly communicating,” Campbell said. The teams have seen major success throughout the past five years. Last year, the girls’ teams won 11 gold medals in tournaments locally and regionally. “They compete at a higher level, they’re super amazing,” Campbell said. “They’re just so scrappy. They’re going to go for those balls every single time.” Campbell believes the coaching staff is integral to the club’s success. Since the club is a nonprofit, the 13-person coaching staff volunteer their time weekly for the eight teams. ________

“The coaches are so important to us, because they could go to another club and get paid,” Campbell said. “While our kids, they graduated from Elmont or they graduated from another local school, and they came back because they really love the sport and they really love growing other people.” The club’s program costs $1,400 for the season where athletes practice for two hours weekly and participate in six local tour naments and up to four regional tournaments. Athletes receive uniforms and the cost helps pay for volleyball equipment for the team. The fee does not cover travel costs such as hotels, transportation, and food, but the program tries its best to provide cost effective options for overnight tournaments. This program fee is low compared to private volleyball clubs, which can cost up to $3,000 for players to participate in a season. The ambition is to have a lowcost volleyball club, while providing access to the sport for athletes who may not have been able to otherwise, can sometimes hinder the club’s ability to practice. “Long Island Knights is a very family-friendly organization, a lot of clubs usually focus on skill and putting a price behind everything, but L.I. Knights really tries to take in as many athletes as we can,” Dorsey-Rhule said. “And as a nonprofit, try to give everything we receive back to the players and we just want to extend out branches throughout all of the communities on Long Island.” Campbell said that since the club is a nonprofit and charges a low fee, it is unable to pay for space to practice. The teams practice in the Elmont Memorial High School gymnasium or at Wheeler Elementary in Valley Stream, but scheduled practices can conflict with scheduled school functions which take precedent. “We cannot pay for space, we literally have nothing in the budget to pay for space,” Campbell said. She hopes a community center can be built to offer a low or no-cost place for the team to practice consistently or even host tournaments to raise money for the club.

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HERALD SPORTS Fast-starting Elmont knocks off Sewanhaka SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

BRIANNA AMENTA Oceanside Senior Basketball DESPITE LOSING ALMOST an entire season of her high school basketball career due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amenta is approaching the 1,000-point plateau. A two-time All-County selection looking to lead the Sailors back to the playoffs, Amenta’s 20-point performance in a setback at Freeport Dec. 21 brought her to 875 career points. She averaged 15.7 points over Oceanside’s first nine games to rank among Nassau’s top 10 scoring leaders.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 4 Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m. Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Baldwin ................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Carey at Elmont ...........................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. North at West Hemp...............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett....................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Herricks at V.S. Central..................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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Two of Nassau County’s hottest boys’ basketball teams out of the gate hooked up Dec. 21 with the driver’s seat in Conference AA-IV on the line and visiting Elmont swiped the keys early from Sewanhaka and never looked back in a 57-48 victory. The Spartans built a 15-point halftime advantage and led by as many as 22 in the third quarter as seniors Cassius Moore (14) and Osagie Ekhator (13) and junior Nassir Edwards (11) all scored in double figures, and senior Gemere Frias-Walsh chipped in 9. “Our kids pre pared well and stepped up,” head coach Ryan Straub said after Elmont improved to 4-0 in conference games and 6-1 overall. “We moved the ball well on offense and were locked-in on defense.” Sewanhaka, which won its first six games including three against AA-IV rivals, got a game-high 20 points from senior Jordan Tucker and 17 from senior Dylan McLennon. “Elmont did a great job from the beginning,” Indians head coach Jay Allen said. “They’re a very good team and I still think we’re a very good team. We played better in the second half, but they have more size and were more physical and intense than we were. We need to use this game as a learning experience.” The Spartans enjoyed a 19-point opening quarter and then held Sewanhaka to only five points in the second to hold a 30-16 halftime cushion. “Our adjustment at halftime was to play harder,” said Allen, who’s team allowed only 30 points per game over the first six contests and knocked off M a n h a s s e t a n d H e m p s t e a d . “ We checked some boxes in this game, but not as many as we wanted,” he added. “We hadn’t turned the ball over much all season until today. Give Elmont all the credit.” Holding Moore under his 18.5 ppg average was one of the Indians’ goals, Allen said. But Elmont’s of fensive depth showed throughout and Edwards stepped up with a seasonbest performance on the scoresheet. “He’s a smart player who knows his role,” Straub said of Edwards, a 6-foot-4 forward who’s counted on more to rebound and defend than to fill the basket. “He had a big steal and dunk in the first quarter that was an early momentum shift.” Sewanhaka cut the margin to seven in the fourth quarter but was unable to pose a serious threat. The Indians are starting four seniors as well as j u n i o r M at t h ew A b re u , wh o h a s ear ned his way into the top five.

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Elmont’s Nassir Edwards, left, kept close tabs on Sewanhaka’s Nasir McMillan during the Spartans’ 57-48 road victory Dec. 21. Senior Nasir McMillan is running the show from the point, and the TuckerMcLennon tandem is as strong as there is in Class AA. “We go of fensively as they go,” Allen said of Tucker and McLennon. “But we’re still a defense-first team. “This is one loss and we can’t sulk about it,” he added. “We just have to

brush it off and get back to playing how we’ve been playing.” Elmont hosts the rematch Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. “We know the potential of this g roup and we’re excited about it,” Straub said. “We don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves. It’s cliché, but we’re taking it one game at a time.”

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Loans offer financial lifeline after flooding By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof. But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available. The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment. The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website. Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.” When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs. The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

“The interest rate for homeowners and renters can be as low 2.5 percent compared with say, 20 percent on a credit card,” Gadbois said. “That’s a big difference. That’s thousands of dollars you would avoid having to pay up.” The SBA also can offer an interestfree repayment window at the start of the loan — usually for 12 months — and

generally, borrowers have up to 30 years to pay it off. “When people go through some kind of catastrophic event such as flooding or a tornado that disrupts their home or lifestyle at home, it’s almost like there’s a little mini tornado going on in their mind,” Gadbois said. “And, so, everything stops. The spending stops. They have to redistribute or reassess what’s going on.” Often that “reassessing” comes in the form of tightening their spending bills, laying off staff, or rolling back their business expenses, she said. The SBA loans are intended to reduce or reverse this financial downturn by stabilizing people’s expectations of their financial future, and thus keep their budgets in order and their businesses afloat. But other forces at play may make these loans more appealing over others. Those already weighed down with repaying multiple credit cards or credit card loans may be less willing to take on more debt, no matter how generous the terms of repayment. But Gadbois says it’s better to apply and have the option than to be shut out entirely. “If you’re approved for the loan, you have up to 60 days to decide whether you want to take it or not,” she said. “Applying before the deadline is important because it preserves your options for you and your family.”

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It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena. The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont. “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.” The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion. Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019. She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

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“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.” Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut. The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. Playoffs begin the week of May 6. Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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Pajama party in Elmont brings community together Universal Interactions gives toys, offers craft making to kids for holiday season By REI WOLFSOHN Correspondent

Christiano Marcello, Fenol C. LaRock and Antonio Marcello, executive directors of Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, have been giving back to their community for a long time. The holiday season inspired them to give back once more in 2023. The three organized a Christmas pajama party through Universal Interactions and have been providing events and gifts for their community since 2022. More than 300 people showed up at their Christmas party at MBFNI Venue in Elmont on Dec. 22. “Christmas is family, togetherness and believing in the unbelievable,” said Sonya Jones, a parent who brought her children to the pajama party. Many families got together for the holiday event, where their children decorated Santa hats and took photos with Santa. There was also a 360-degree photo booth with various party props such as inflatable instruments, signs and colored wigs, where attendees could take photos. The crowd enjoyed a dance performance by Bianca’s Dance Academy, and singers Corey J and Sebastian Jean-Baptiste performed. The children all received presents from Universal Interactions in the spirit of the holiday season. The Marcellos and LaRock separated the presents by age group and gender. Santa gave out the presents during photo opportunities. “I love that (Universal Interactions) gives out gifts to those more in need,” said Kyley Leveille, a child at the pajama party. There was also a spread of refreshments available for attendees: a variety of cookies, hot chocolate dispensers with marshmallows, and candy canes layed out into heart shapes. While the party depended very much on donations, a lot of it was paid for outof-pocket by the Marcellos and LaRock. The Marcellos and LaRock are also gathering donations for the Elmont Community Center to get built. They say it’s long overdue. “We don’t have all of the funds together, but with God we were able to get donations together from all the community members,” Christiano said. The Marcellos and LaRock have been giving back to their community since before they created Universal Interactions. Previously, they held a basketball tournament, back to school drives and toy drives. They finally decided that they needed to create a nonprofit organization to organize all of these events, and thus Universal Interactions was born. “T here’s unity in community,” LaRock said. “And what we’re doing here is trying to create unity.” The Marcellos and LaRock want to bring the community together, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.

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Children decorate Santa hats as part of the holiday festivities at a pary hosted by Universal Interactions at MBFNI Venue in Elmont.

Selene Ferdinand, 11, founder of Meera Empowerment, helps out Universal Interactions Executive Director Christiano Marcello at holiday pajama party in Elmont. To get this pajama party going, the Marcellos and LaRock went door-to-door asking for donations and advertising the event. This proved effective when over 300 people attended the event. Many other organizations donated either funds or activities for the pajama party. Meera Empowerment donated hot chocolate. Shoutcast Digital Mobile Billboard Truck donated an ad truck that was parked out front of the pajama party venue which played Christmas music. Tuff Program provided the 360 photo booth for attendees to have a keepsake from the event. CGE Lab, Luxe Entertainment and Kristie Foundation each donated toys for the children. Gift of Giving Foundation provided the Christmas tree. Fiesta Time donated the balloon columns which decorated the venue. MBFNI Venue sponsored and hosted the event. This spirit of donations is nothing new to Elmont, which hosts events like this year round. “I’ve been in Elmont over 40 years and it’s always been a great, great, great community,” Jones said.

Fenol C. LaRock, executive director of Elmontbased nonprofit Universal Interactions, speaks to children at the Christmas pajama party and toy giveaway on Dec. 22.

Kids from the Elmont community grab toys at the Christmas pajama party hosted by Universal Interactions in Elmont on Dec. 22.

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HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney flair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4. This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.” Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love. In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “find the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams. That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast. It’s a magical moment — each and every time. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour. “Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.” In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit. “I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” • Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Disney was a Jan. 4-7; times vary part of her world growing up, • Tickets start at $25; available so being with the tour now is at Ticketmaster.com or a natural extension of Terpos DisneyOnIce.com • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fondness for the stories and Turnpike, Elmont characters. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds. The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams. “We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says. “The Disney magic is all around us.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. “There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters. “Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us. The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters. “We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.” As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena. “I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.” And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour. It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that. Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros. Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business. This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Jan. 7, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.

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Civic Association meets Franklin Square Civic Association holds its general meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m.. The 2024 Board will be installed during the meeting. Meeting location still to be determined. For more information, contact president@fsqcivic.org.

Elmont BOE meets The Elmont Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. at Elmont Road Elementary School in Elmont. For more information, contact (516) 326-5500.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Jan. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Franklin Square BOE meets Franklin Square Board of Education meets, Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Polk Street School in Franklin Square. For more information, contact (516) 481-4100.

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Movie matinee See “What Happens Later” on Elmont Library’s big screen, Friday, Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. Two ex-lovers get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed, Willa, a magical thinker, and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence or something more enchanted. Directed by Meg Ryan. Featuring Meg Ryan, David Duchovny, Hal Liggett, Renee Whiteley. Rated R, for language, some sexual references and brief drug use. 700 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information, contact ElmongtLibrary.org or call (516) 354-5280 ext. 223.

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Family theater “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

Community League meets The Community League of Garden City South welcomes all residents and merchants within Franklin Square School District #17. Meetings are held at the Frank P. Curry Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2718, first Wednesday monthly, at 7:30 p.m. 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. Join for refreshments and a community chat. Free raffles are held for members only. For more information, contact clgs1929@gmail.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

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Listen to the best of Sinatra, Darin, Doo Wop Motown and the 70s with Rick and Frank, Friday, Jan. 5, 12:30 p.m., at Elmont Library. First come, first served. 700 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information, contact ElmongtLibrary.org or call (516) 354-5280 ext. 223.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/10/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 9/24. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Wilber Argueta, Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (pergola) with lot area occupied variance., E/s Harrison Ave., 140’ S/o Washington St., a/k/a 164 Harrison Ave. 16/24. FRANKLIN SQUARE Salvatore Furca, Variance, side yard, maintain two (2) a/c units attached to dwelling., W/s Frame St., 160’ N/o Fenworth Blvd., a/k/a 172 Frame St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144090 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 609793/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. JUSTIN J. BLOT, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and

intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CITIBANK, N.A.; DISCOVER BANK; BORIS ISRAILOV, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 57 HARRISON AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010 Section: 33, Block: 433, Lot: 34 AND 35 ___________________ To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $589,487.00 and interest, recorded on November 28, 2012, in Liber M37995 at Page 837, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 57 HARRISON AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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:December 18th, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ,

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 004935/2016 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. DONNA M. CUTTITO A/K/A DONNA M. ZAMBUTO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF SANTO CUTTITO; SAM CUTTITO A/K/A SAM E.. CUTTITO JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF SANTO CUTTITO A/K/A SAM CUTTITO; JOHN S. CUTTITO A/K/A JOHN S. CUTTITO JR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF SANTO CUTTITO A/K/A SAM CUTTITO, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES TO THE ESTATE OF SANTO CUTTITO A/K/A SAM CUTTITO, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or

title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MR. CUTTITO; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 1047 WINDERMERE ROAD, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010 Section: 35, Block: 502, Lot: 19 ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service

is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $688,500.00 and interest, recorded on May 26, 2009, in Liber M33760 at Page 939, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1047 WINDERMERE ROAD, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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:December 18th, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Aric Peymann, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 144073 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF15 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF15, Plaintiff against STEFANIE FRANKLYN, AS HEIR-AT-LAW TO THE ESTATE OF WINSTON FRANKLYN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 13, 2023, 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 January 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 27 Caroline Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 37 Block 568 Lot 10. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $635,262.48 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607116/2021. 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.” Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY507 143727 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, V. MERITUS MALIVERT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 17, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and MERITUS MALIVERT, 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 January 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 83 NORFOLK DRIVE WEST, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 37, Block Q18, Lot 13: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN AT ELMONT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001512/2012. Janine T. Lynam, 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 C O U R T / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 143865 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE A Nonprofit Organization in East Rockaway, New York is seeking sealed bids for the sale and installation of security related enhancements. There are multiple projects involved. The organization is seeking bids to include the following: installation of windows and doors that are shock/blast/impact resistant and related equipment, installation of bollards and glass doors. Installation of internal and external public address system and related equipment, installation of egress door. The selection criteria will be based on knowledge of materials, security and relevant subject matter, availability and adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting RFORPEROCK@gmail.co m. Bids will be accepted until 5:00pm EST on January 15th, 2024 and work is to commence in June of 2024. 143971 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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tive levels throughout the winter. “It could be the equivalent of putting a basketball hoop in every driveway, just making it so much more accessible,” Collins said of the rinks bringing ice hockey closer to the community. The UBS Pond will be open throughout the Islanders’ season, weather permitting, Collins said. Its synthetic ice, created by Global SynthetJohn CollIns Operational manager ic Ice, will allow the rink to stay for the Islanders open longer. The Northwell Pond will be open through Feb. 25, after the Islanders and Rangers face off during the National Hockey League Sta-

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rory Bernard and nate gidicsin, both 7, of rockville Centre, test out the synthetic ice created by global Synthetic ice at uBS pond as the park at uBS opens to the public. dium Series game on Feb. 18 at MetLife Stadium.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- SOPHIA TURNER, LYNDON BROWN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to

a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated July 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southeasterly side of Kingston Street, distant 262.86 feet Southwesterly from the extreme Southwesterly end of a curve which connects the Southeasterly side of Kingston Street with the Southwesterly side of Freedman Avenue; RUNNING THENCE South East, 100 feet; THENCE South West, 39.26 feet; THENCE South East, 10 feet; THENCE South West 10.83 feet; THENCE North West, 109.68 feet; THENCE North East, 50 feet. Section: 37 Block: 679 Lot: 18 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 41 KINGSTON STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003

Approximate amount of lien $468,861.60 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 013361/2013. JOHN G. KENNEDY, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.339 {* Elmont Herald*} 143932

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2019-INV2, Plaintiff, vs. ZEESHANA KHAN, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 14, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North side steps, Mineola, New York on January 29, 2024 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 1314 GLOBE AVENUE,

ELMONT, NEW YORK 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 571, Lot: 30, 31, 32 & 33. Approximate amount of judgment is $613,580.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612216/2020. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. 143988

Sebastian aliberti, with his sons niko, 10, and gianni, 12, test their skills at the basketball carnival game, trying to win a hat.

“We wanted to make sure we extended it the week after our Stadium Series game to really hone in on that vacation’s timeframe,” Jocelyne Cummings, the Islanders’ director of amateur hockey development, said. The community will have access to a variety of events hosted at The Park, from Try Hockey for Free events throughout the Islanders’ season, to Learn to Play and Learn to Skate programs for kids up to 10 years old. The Learn to Skate program costs $175 and will be held over the course of seven weeks. The Learn to Play program costs $295 and participating kids will get to keep the full set of equipment, including skates. Islanders’ amateur hockey coaching staff will instruct participants in the Learn to Play program. Collins said he is excited to bring all of those educational programs to the

community. “It’s going to be great for Islanders’ fans, for pregame, and hopefully we’ll have a nice run into the playoffs, and we’ll have watch parties and everything else here, which will be amazing,” Collins said. “But it’s also a way for us to reach deep into the community and just celebrate being good neighbors and the community outreach that our corporate partners really expect us to initiate for them.” Public skate sessions throughout the week will run for 90 minutes and cost $20. First responders, military personnel and Islanders’ season ticket-holders will receive a 25 percent discount on general admission for public skate tickets. Ice skates will be available to rent for $10. For more information on programs available at The Park, visit TheParkAtUBSArena.com.

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Camden Burke, 11, Jake Seidman, 12, and Jack Burke, 4, test out a vintage carnival game at the park at uBS before the new York islanders game on dec. 27. fans will have a chance to win islanders merchandise, such as a Sparky plush, hats and more, when they grab a ticket for a carnival game.

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition. Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school. That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business. The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase. Math, at every part of the process, is important, whether it’s the engineering, the assembly of parts, the communication with all the members of the team or getting the building approved for construction. If your son would be satisfied being a team member and not a team leader, then he should pursue this career. Otherwise, good luck!

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain. For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since. A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

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ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County. Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening. For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

ith the nation so divided, the presidential race will be like no other.

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached. The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting. Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again! Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods. While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator. Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates. I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

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home with their parents. In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort. Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal. Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members. One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

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School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system. One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues. It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border? To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county. But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters? The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces. The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia. We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow. And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald. In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas. And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury. There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard. It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one. As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond? Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper. Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly. And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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ow, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. During the negotiations for the redevelopment of Belmont Park, thanks to our advocacy, the community-benefits agreement required the develmichaeLLe oper, New York Arena Partners, to soLaGes secure and build a space within the hamlet of Elmont to serve as a community center. Unfortunately — years later — very little progress has been made. So the Elmont community is taking a stand to say we cannot continue to wait any longer. We need a community center now. The community-benefits agreement with NYAP and Empire State Development was a testament to the power of collective advocacy. As a community, we want to be a model for how developers

and communities can work hand in hand, recognizing that sustainable progress is rooted in collaboration and mutual respect. This relationship is not merely transactional; it’s a collaboration beyond bricks and mortar. It’s about co-creating spaces that reflect the needs, dreams and values of the people they serve. Developers are pivotal in turning the community’s vision into a tangible reality. As we envision a new community center, I hope it becomes a place where diverse interests converge, whether through art studios that spark creativity or communal spaces that encourage shared learning. During the coronavirus pandemic, Elmont High School became a vital hub for food distribution, showcasing the potential of community spaces to address immediate needs. Ensuring the well-being and growth of our youth is also of paramount importance. The community center shouldn’t be merely a building; it should be a sanctuary where young people can gather and flourish. Within that space, mentorship, tutoring and impactful programs will be offered, nurturing the potential of our emerging leaders.

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Furthermore, a community center should give residents the chance to acquire new skills and participate in job development programs. It can become a focal point for initiatives, enabling people to enhance their skill sets and bolster their confidence. Creating additional pathways to careers will stimulate the local economy and offer residents convenient access to training opportunities close to home. By leveraging public-private partnerships, the community can transform the space into potential apprenticeship or certification opportunities, benefiting a new generation of workers. Another focus could be promoting healthier lifestyles in Elmont. This effort could go beyond providing quality exercise equipment, to introducing nutrition seminars and cooking classes. And this vision is not exhaustive, because the community will take part in shaping and conceptualizing a space that goes beyond the conventional community center. We will adopt a holistic approach, considering the varied needs of all members of our community. The aim is to create a space where people of all ages and abilities can engage in activities that enhance their health and well-being. As the representative of the 22nd

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients. These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. many of them struggle with PTSD, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted. If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly District.

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SArA FUENTES Freeport

Happy New Year! - Long Beach Sara Fuentes is a senior at Freeport High School.

Assembly District, I wholeheartedly invite residents to join the movement for the Elmont Community Center. Together we have the power to turn aspirations into foundations, and to create a hub that fulfills our needs and becomes a multigenerational haven. Get involved in the planning process by sharing your vision for the center. Elevating the quality of life for our residents isn’t just a wish; it’s a mission. The Elmont community deserves a haven for camaraderie, access to resources, and technical assistance. This initiative is not just timely; it’s long awaited, and I am fully committed to working with residents to turn this collective dream into a reality. I am determined to work as well with local leaders and NYAP to make it happen. With everyone working together and supporting the cause, we will see the community center come to life. This facility will benefit all of us, making our community stronger and more connected. To learn more about the Elmont Community Center initiative or to join the organizing effort, visit https://nyassembly.gov/ solages, or contact the district office at (516) 599-2972. Together, let’s build a flourishing, united community — one that future generations will proudly call home.

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January 4, 2024 — FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT HERALD

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