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Elmont library discontinues early voting in the lot. “The people that were electioneering beyond the 100 feet Community members sel- in the parking lot were mostly dom attend Elmont Memorial causing the safety issues that Library board meetings, but a could not be controlled,” Young unanimous vote to discontinue said. “A child was almost hit by early voting at the facility by a car that had to drive around the crowd of people the library board that were electionsparked outrage at eering in the parkthe meeting on Jan. ing lot.” 25, as 40 people Suggested soluspoke out against tions included the decision. increasing staffing The board voted by the county to end early voting Board of Elections, at its meeting on as well as requestNov. 16, after elecing an increased tioneering during p re s e n c e by t h e early voting in the Nassau County run-up to last fall’s Police Department. election, between Young said that Oct. 28 and Nov. 5, the Board of Eleccreated “unsafe contions’ Democratic ditions” for library Commission, led by patrons, board PresJames Scheuerident Livingstone man, can commit to Young said. potential solutions Electioneering is only if the Republiallowed beyond a can commissioner, circumference of TRECIA WoNG Jose ph Kear ney, 100 feet around a Elmont a g rees. Scheuerpolling place. The man said he was library parking lot is 210 feet from the building, willing to work with the library which leaves 110 feet for activ- board to alleviate its concerns, ists to vocally promote their but the library board “found an candidates outside the library,
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Students at alden terrace School in elmont pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. during an assembly through song, poetry and presentations on Jan. 12.
Honoring Martin luther King Jr. Students at Elmont’s Alden Terrace School celebrate the life and civic activism of Martin Luther King Jr. Story, additional photos, Page 7.
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Janet Goldstein, the local group lead for Long Island Be SMART, spoke with community members from Franklin Square last week about the importance of basic gun safety during a Franklin Square Civic Association meeting.
Former teacher urges parents to Be SMART Community members learn about basic gun security, safety precautions By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Neighbors lear ned how they can implement gun safety within their families from Every Town for Gun Safety leaders during the Franklin Square Civic Association meeting last week. Be SMART is a program within the Every Town for Gun Safety organization that raises awareness about secure gun storage, with the goal of saving children’s lives through education. Janet Goldstein, the local group lead for Long Island Be SMART and a former educator within the Franklin Square school district spoke to the community. Goldstein worked at Washington Street School for 33 years. Ten years, before she retired in 2017, active shooter drills began. During those drills, she saw fearful children in her classroom. In the United States, fire arms are the leading cause of death for children. Teresa DeAngelis, Be SMART public education lead, spoke to the crowd of neighbors from the Franklin Square region and told them about the public health crisis. “More than 1,800 children under the age of 18 are killed with guns every year,” said DeAngelis. “And an average of five children every day.” A majority of gun-related deaths are homicides, amounting to 1,000 children every year, DeAngelis said. Nearly 700
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children die by firearm suicide, and 100 are unintentionally shot and killed annually. “We’re here today to talk about how we can prevent tragedies like that,” she said. Be SMART believes that secure gun storage is a simple solution to the problem at hand, that would have a substantial impact saving lives. “It’s not a partisan issue, and everyone should be behind it,” DeAngelis said. “That’s why we’re looking to promote and normalize the conversation about secure gun storage. Through programs like this Be SMART program, research has shown it to be one of the most effective ways to prevent school shootings and protect children.” Presentations from Be SMART, which take place throughout the country, aim to make conversations around gun safety less taboo and encourage parents to
discuss gun safety with their children regardless of whether they have a gun at home. The acronym for the program, “Be SMART,” is a way parents can address the issue. The acronym stands for: Secure all firearms in a home or vehicle, model responsible behavior around firearms, ask about the presence of unsecured firearms in other homes, recognize the role of firearms in suicide, and tell your peers to “Be SMART.” In 2019, New York State enacted a safe gun storage law which requires gun owners to lock all guns in an appropriate safe storage depository that is incapable of being unlocked without a key or combination lock, or use of a trigger lock. Secure gun storage is associated with a decreased risk of suicide and unintentional injury among children. Be SMART team member Ann Koch told the crowd that modeling responsible behavior around guns is always an adult’s responsibility, not a curious child’s responsibility to avoid guns. “Make it a part of the conversation you have with your children—keep the language simple,” Koch said. “For example, ‘If you see a gun don’t touch it. Tell an adult right away.’” When her daughters were growing up, Goldstein would ask other parents three simple questions when they would go on play dates: Are there firearms in the home? Are they secured safely? Is
the ammunition stored separately? “It was a very difficult thing to ask, it is awkward and it is uncomfortable,” Goldstein said. “But what I decided to do was I decided to sandwich it in between the ‘Are there any pets in your house? Are there any food allergies?’ It just made it a little bit easier.” Frank Culmone, treasurer for the Franklin Square Civic Association, emphasized the importance of asking these questions and the differences they can make. “Would you rather ask the parent where they’re going if there’s firearms in the house and are they locked, or would you rather ask the doctor ‘Is he or she going to live?’” Culmone said. DeAngelis spoke more on the role of guns in child suicide, as 41 percent of child suicides involve guns. Signs to look for if someone is experiencing depression, according to Dr. Eve Metzer-Kreif from the American Academy of Pediatrics, include: mood changes, irritability, rage, frequent conflicts, behavioral changes, loss of interest in regular activities, difficulty sleeping or increased sleeping, loss of appetite, failing grades, disinterest in personal hygiene and risky behaviors. Spreading the message is the biggest goal for the organization, as increased public awareness about basic safety and conversations around the topic can help save lives.
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Next generation of STEM experts takes flight Cradle of Aviation Museum, Catholic Health team up space-themed showings. To start off, middle school-aged kids from Catholic campuses across Nassau County joined Hundreds of students gathered in the to hear the firsthand experiences of Cradle of Aviation Museum last week to health care professionals during the witness a launch. No, not of the life- recent program launch. The sea of red, green and blue unisized replica rockets that surrounded them at the Garden City attraction, but forms showed how many young minds were at the planetarium of the museum’s new partlearning about the journey nership with Catholic of medicine from beginning Health. to end — from how to use The health care company, the online patient portal, to which runs medical faciliwhat really happens when a ties like Mercy Hospital in prescription is filled out, to Rockville Centre, will work how nurses care for their with the museum to propatients. mote STEM education. The interactive panel “Inspiring our young to was just a taste of what’s to consider pursuing additioncome, Catholic Health offial education that is STEM- DR. PATRICk cials said. The new healthoriented benefits not only O’ShAughNESSy themed features aim to the next future generation inspire kids to not only of pilots and astronauts, but CEO, explore medical careers, but also health care profession- Catholic Health also take good care of thema l s , ” s a i d D r. P a t r i c k O’Shaughnessy, chief executive of Cath- selves. How can you stay healthy? What do you do when you start feeling sick? olic Health. “That’s why we’re the sponsor of the Where should you seek help? CurricuSky Theatre Planetarium — (For kids) lum is being developed to help answer to begin to learn about health sciences those questions. “We spend so much time on book eduand how technology is actually impactcation,” O’Shaughnessy said. “It’s really ing better patient care.” The planetarium will now add mov- important to get the kids get out and actually see what is created, and get real ies about health care to its selection of
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Alden Terrace School held a “One Moment in Time” assembly as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 12. Each grade-level performed in the collaborative schoolwide assembly, as students, staff and families joined together in the gymnasium to honor his legacy. The assembly kicked off with fourth grade student Janelle Baker singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” She sang it individually, and then was joined by the audience for the second recitation. Following the song, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was then played for the assembly crowd. Each grade level shared their tribute to King and his message through song, poetry and presentations. Pre-K students sang “P-E-A-C-E for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Kindergarteners sang “Rise Up ‘Martin Luther King Song.’” First graders recited a poem “Love Each Other” and sang “Free at Last.” Second graders performed “You Can Be Like Martin!” and “I Believe in the Dream.” ABA scholars shared quotes from Dr. King and sang a short except from “Rise Up.” Third graders presented on Dr. King’s life. Fourth graders sang “MLK’s Dream.” Fifth graders performed “I Have a Dream/This is Our Moment,” accompanied by music teacher Gintare Bukauskas. The assembly concluded with sixth graders reciting the poem “Standing Tall,” displaying a collaborative poster of King while they spoke. — Nicole Wagner
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ANdREw tuddA Seaford Senior Basketball TUDDA PICKED UP where he left off last season when he averaged 21.2 points per game as a junior to lead the Vikings. Now he leads all Nassau County when it comes to filling the bucket. Heading into February, the hard-todefend guard carried a 25.3 ppg average while scoring in double figures in each of Seaford’s first 17 games. In back-to-back games Jan. 13 and 17, Tudda poured in 35 against Clarke and 30 against Malverne, respectively.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ...............5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook .................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Lawrence......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at East Rockaway ........ 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball: Elmont at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carey at Elmont .........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Seaford .......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham .............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ............ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Westbury at Baldwin ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow .............. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy ..................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Hempstead ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Freeport.......................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale...........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side .............. 2 p.m.
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Four of Sewanhaka’s five starters scored in double digits, but its defense was the crack in the armor that paved the way to visiting Roslyn’s hard fought 71-62 victory in a thrilling Nassau Conference AA4 boys’ basketball matchup Jan. 25. Jordan Tucker led Sewanhaka with 18 points, with Dylan McLennon and Elliot LaMotte adding in a dozen points each. Nasir McMillan poured in 10 in the contest. “Roslyn came out and played with much better intensity than us in the second half,” Sewanhaka head coach Jay Allen said. “To their credit, they played really hard.” Sewanhaka looked comfortable with 19-9 lead after the opening eight minutes, with Tucker and LaMotte repeatedly forcing turnovers. The two combined for 17 points in the opening frame alone. “We came out and we played very well; we executed what we needed to do,” Allen credited. “[Roslyn] had a hard time handling our pressure in the beginning but they got better at that as the game went on.” That was quickly absent in the second quarter when the Bulldogs went on a nine-point run in the first three minutes. Sewanhaka’s Miles Gurley tried to put a stop to the visitor’s momentum with a shot from behind the arc but Roslyn continued on with a 5-0 stretch in the following minute. Both squads traded equal punches, entering the break tied at 31. “Most of the talk was about defense,” Allen said about the conversation at halftime. “It was just an intense environment and we had to come together and we just didn’t tonight.” The third quarter opened with the same sense of urgency as the second; while Roslyn found nylon first, the hosts found theirs too. Both teams fought for every possession, but Roslyn kept winning the battle at the rim. “I thought we played hard on defense, we just had a hard time from keeping guys from getting to the basket, and I
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Senior Dylan McLennon (12 points) was one of four Indians to score in double figures Jan. 25 in their 71-62 loss to Roslyn. think that was the difference in the game,” Allen said. “We’re going small, we don’t have a “big” guy per se, and [Roslyn] flew around faster to the ball to be honest.” By the fourth, every possession was crucial. After missing some crucial free throws, Roslyn kept puncturing the paint, jumping out to a 64-56 lead with 1:14 remaining. By the minute mark, Sewanhaka was in so much foul trouble that the Bulldogs took a double-digit lead. “We have to get back to what we do, back to the basics and try to just recuperate,” Allen said about looking ahead. “It
comes down to practicing some of the things we weren’t good at tonight and mostly it was keeping our man in front of us on defense.” The big picture is the playoff push that’s coming up. The Indians are 12-3 overall and 7-2 in conference play. “These kinds of games are gonna help us get ready for tough games,” Allen explained. “These tough games, whether you win or lose, are gonna get you ready for tougher playoff games. Every night’s a battle but those things help you out in the long run and get you better as you go down the stretch.”
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This week the Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines 11-7 to approve a proposed allocation for the remaining $262 million of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan, including over roughly $222 million for the general fund and $15 million that is to be distributed throughout all 19 legislative districts. The American Rescue Plan was signed in March 2021 by President Biden with the goal of providing economic relief to Americans and distributed funds to state and local governments, like Nassau County, which received $385 million, according to county reports. But not everybody is pleased with how this funding may be distributed throughout the county following Monday’s vote, which was under deliberation for nearly four straight hours — including many community based organizations, such as the Uniondale Land Trust, that came out to advocate for their causes and adequate funding for each district. Legislators like Siela Bynoe, Carrié Solages, Scott Davis, and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton were unhappy that each district would not receive the same amount of funding as others. They were pushing for a $4 million dollar increase for the legislative districts to all receive an even $19 million each — a change that no republicans would budge on. Bynoe and other democrats pointed out that the county’s refusal to add the additional $4 million so each district can have an even hand in the pot is ironic, considering they did not hesitate to allocate $10 million from the ARPA money for the county’s year-long 125 year anniversary celebrations. “Even after hearing from dozens of community organizations about the work that they want to undertake or
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Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow being sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5. continue based on the needs they witness, the Majority and the County administration decided to sit on over $222 million in ARPA funds to create the illusion of a budgetary surplus and spend $10 million on a yearlong party for the County’s 125th anniversary,” said Legislator Siela Bynoe, who represents Uniondale. “The inadequate sum that they did carve out for community programs to provide ARPA related services was set aside with no guarantee that resources would be disseminated fairly and equally across the Legislature’s 19 districts.” At the vote, Nassau County Budget Director, Andrew Persich, revealed that the county is sitting on a surplus of “nearly half a billion dollars,” but urges the county to be “conservative” with its spending. “Nassau County could have changed the trajectory of the homelessness crisis, assisted people who experience
food insecurity, delivered resources to our young people who struggle with social and emotional challenges, and so much more. I am dismayed that Monday’s short-sighted decisions will allow this once-in-a lifetime opportunity to slip through the County’s fingers,” Bynoe explained, saying that she is “embarrassed and perplexed” at the county’s “failure.” “This is a complete setback for everyone who believes in participatory democracy,” said Legislator Solages. He explains that now that the funding has been approved, the legislature has no control over how this $15 million will be divided up amongst each district. “This funding is now going into a black hole with little checks and balances,” he said. “(Republicans) don’t really care about empowering the public, they only care about empowering themselves and this administration.”
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issue at every turn” during a meeting with him on Jan. 23, Scheuerman said. “There was no good-faith negotiating on their part,” Scheuerman said later of the library board. Scheuerman said that Nassau police were responsive to the library when calls were made about electioneering and the associated safety concerns, but every time the police, or polling site supervisors, asked the electioneers to leave, they returned shortly afterward. “It was like whack-a-mole,” Scheuerman said. For nearly three hours last Thursday, impassioned, frustrated community members expressed the importance of having early voting at the library. Trecia Wong, of Elmont, urged the board to reconsider its decision because, she said, early voting provides more access to the polls, especially for seniors. “This is not just a matter of convenience,” Wong said. “It is an issue of inclusivity and equity. Furthermore, early voting sites are critical in minority neighborhoods. They ensure that all members have equal access to the voting process — a cornerstone of our democracy.” Others said that discontinuing early voting could disenfranchise voters, especially in a general election year. According to the Board of Elections, offyear elections usually see turnout of 20 to 25 percent of registered voters, but that rate jumps to 70 percent or higher in general elections. Since the library began offering early voting in 2021, more than 7,000 voters have cast ballots there, according to the Board of Elections. In 2023, 1,549 voters did so. A petition from the library staff, and concerns expressed by library patrons during last fall’s early voting were considered when the vote was made to discontinue it there. Scheuerman said afterward that the board voted without first speaking to the Board of Elections. “As taxpayers, we believe that a decision of such magnitude should have been brought to the community’s attention through a survey or public discussion,” Wong said as other attendees applauded and cheered. “This would have ensured transparency and allowed us to voice our opinions and concerns.” Board members said they wanted to continue hosting early voting, but would do so only if the Board of Elections provided the solutions they have requested. Utricia Charles, president of the Argo Civic Association, said that the board “cannot be for and against something” at the same time. “It is disappointing to me that I look around at a board that has many people of color on here, and you just came up with a decision because it’s a problem instead of trying to work it out,” Charles said. She expressed her frustration with the decision to shut down something as vital as early voting being made with “no input from the communi-
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elmont memorial Library Board Vice president natasha Warburton-Welch, president Livingstone Young and attorney thomas Volz were on the receiving end of pleas from community members to vote to hold early voting at the library. Young told meeting attendees that the vote to discontinue early voting at the library could be changed if the county Board of elections could provide solutions to safety concerns that were raised after electioneering during early voting in the run-up to last fall’s election. ty.” Elmont resident Sheldon Miekle said he felt as if the board’s decision was made covertly. “It was leaked to us that early voting was shut down here, and I don’t see how anybody sitting in these chairs could think that that would not be a big deal,” Miekle said. Asked repeatedly throughout the meeting how early voting could be reinstated, board members told attendees to reach out to the Board of Elections — and reiterated that the board would not reverse its decision, as the tension heightened. This was an uncommon occurrence, Scheuerman said, because a public facility has “never drawn a line in the sand” like this. The only issue that would require the approval of both the Republican and Democratic Board of Elections commissioners, he said, would be if any additional funds were allocated to the site to hire private security or extra library staffing during the voting. That funding would need to be multiplied by 27 to provide the same support for other polling sites across the county. “Democracy will not survive because a board gets together and surrenders because they feel threatened,” Parkhurst Civic Association President Phillips said. “You have this community behind you — there’s no question. This community is behind you, and we will work with you to ensure that early voting remains a core function that this library performs every time we need it.” Community members echoed the sentiment that they would keep coming back to board meetings until the members vote to reinstate early voting at the library. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.
forty local residents expressed their outrage with the elmont memorial Library board’s decision to discontinue early voting at its meeting on Jan. 25. Sheldon miekle asking the board to revisit its decision before the november general election.
elizabeth forbes, of elmont, arguing against the elmont memorial Library board’s decision to discontinue hosting early voting after electioneering during early voting before last fall’s election caused unsafe conditions in the parking lot. the library’s role as an early voting location helps seniors and others participate in the democratic process, forbes said at the board’s meeting on Jan. 25.
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The Monkees icon Micky Dolenz relives those heady days when The Beatles ruled the world, musically at least.
Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber also participates, performing with Micky Dolenz and others.
Micky Dolenz headlines The Fest for Beatles Fans
The Monkees’ drummer shares his experience with the Fab Four
It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/ pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80s’ vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons — backed by a dynamic band — this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
By Daniel Offner The Fest for Beatles Fans — the largest and longestrunning immersive experience for fans of the Fab Four — celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beatles devotees surely will want to get in on the action, next weekend, Feb. 9-11. It involves an all-star lineup of musical guests, an auction of rare memorabilia, fan meet and greets, a giant Beatles marketplace, Beatles museum, an art gallery dedicated to the Fab Four, plus even more. And since this year also marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival at JFK International Airport, it all happens at the famed TWA Hotel at JFK. Headlining this year’s event is none other than drummersinger Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, along with Laurence Juber and Steve Holley of Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Greg Bissonnette, Mark Rivera, and others. The Monkees — unlike the Fab Four themselves — were not actually a band at all. They came about through the magic of television to appear like they were a group trying to be like The Beatles, but who could never quite achieve the same level of success. “We used to have a poster of The Beatles on the set and we would throw darts at it,” Dolenz says. “We were never famous on the show. It was about the struggle for success and trying to get a record deal, which we never did on the TV show.” Ironically, the success of the NBC sitcom would launch the “imaginary band” to new heights. The Monkees would go on to achieve success they never thought attainable. Their albums climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, and soon they were selling out shows all across the country. Several of their songs, including the “(Theme From) The Monkees,” was actually written, produced and performed by songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart; later rerecorded to feature the actors’ voices. Dolenz says that during the auditions, producers required that the actors were able to play an instrument and sing. “The producers must have had in mind that we were going to play live,” he recalls. “Mike Nesmith said it was like Pinocchio becoming a real little boy.” He compared the experience to the Fox musical series “Glee,” in the sense that all four members of the group were
able to sing and act, practiced and learned the music in order to perform on tour. During the height of his show’s popularity in 1966, Dolenz was invited to sit in on a session at Abbey Road Studios. He said that, at the time, The Beatles were in the middle of tracking their song, “Good Morning, Good Morning,” for their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s
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Lonely Hearts Club Band. Interestingly, John Lennon said that the inspiration for the tune came to him from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial. Coincidentally, back in the United States, Dolenz and The Monkees were featured in several commercials for the breakfast cereal during their peak. In the years that followed, he would have many more interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. “I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan,” Dolenz says. “They were great. They got what The Monkees were all about.” He also recalls how Lennon once compared The Monkees to the Marx Brothers, because of their plucky
comedic antics. Throughout the years, Dolenz has mixed in a blend of Beatles covers into his repertoire, including “Good Morning, Good Morning,” and “A Day in the Life.” His participation in The Fest goes back to 2014, when he joined Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits on stage for a performance of “Henry VIII.” According to Dolenz, he’s most excited to share the stage with talented musicians like Laurence Juber, and just “being there” to spend time with fans and have a good time. “Its like comic-con,” Dolenz says. “I’m looking forward to going back there and hanging out in New York.”
South Shore Symphony The orchestra continues music director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season, joined by The Zandieh Trio. The young ensemble performs Beethoven’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Cello,’ and ‘Piano in C Major, Op. 56’ — known as the ‘Triple Concerto’ — which showcases the talents of violinist Cameron Zandieh, cellist Charlie Zandieh and pianist Christopher Zandieh. Performing together since 2013, their ensemble is the inevitable collaborative joint force of the three accomplished brothers. All would go on to graduate from the prestigious Juilliard School. The program also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s compelling ‘Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54.’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
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Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ on. Almost Queen visits the Paramount stage, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Almost Queen’s concerts are a true testament to the band’s love for Queen’s music. The carefully curated setlist featuring Queen’s best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga,” along with lesser known tracks. And of course, no Queen tribute concert would be complete without classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions!” It’s no wonder fans keep coming back for more. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Sewanhaka Board of Education Meets Residents of the Sewanhaka Central High School District can participate in the district’s monthly Board of Education meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 27,8 p.m. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month unless otherwise indicated. Meetings will be held in the library at Floral Park Memorial High School until further notice. For more information, contact (516) 488-9800.
Homework help Franklin Square elementary school students are welcome to drop by Franklin Square Public Library for help with their homework, Wednesdays. Students will work in small groups with National Honor Society students from Carey High School. No registration required. 19 Lincoln Road. For more information, visit FranklinSquarePl.org or call (516) 488-3444.
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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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.
‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this imaginative theatre piece comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Childhood friends Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, share a lifelong correspondence that began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some of their favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont.Visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
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The Elmont Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. at Elmont Road Elementary School. For more information, contact (516) 326-5500.
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) 4814100.
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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
Black History Month concert Marvin & the Mavens of Motown perform at Elmont Memorial Library, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in the captivating tunes that not only define Marvin Gaye’s artistic evolution, but also showcase the diverse talents of the Mavens of Motown. This tribute is a testament to the enduring magic of Marvin Gaye’s musical legacy and the incredible collaborations that shaped the Motown sound. No registration required. First-come-first-seated. 700 Hempstead Turnpike, For more information, visit ElmontLibrary.org or call (516) 354-5280 ext. 223.
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Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against BLOSSOM SMITH, 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 December 6, 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 February 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 169 Marguerite Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. Sec 32 Block 349 Lot 41 and 45. Incorporated Village of South Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $354,878.72 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 610148/2022. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000003-1 144181 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 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 600402/2018 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2006-AR8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR8, Plaintiff, vs. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY; INGRID BONOUSPLUMMER, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BONOUS-SMIT; MICHAEL BONOUS, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BONOUS-SMIT; MARGUERITE BONOUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRUBETTE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BONOUS-SMIT; ANDREW (SURNAME UNKNOWN) AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BONOUS-SMIT, 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 OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BONOUS-SMIT, 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; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
“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: 44 CARNEGIE AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003 Section: 32, Block: 359, Lot: 20-22 and 67 ___________________ 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 $240,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 12, 2004, in Liber 27161 at Page 1, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known
as 44 CARNEGIE AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. 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:October 18th, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Theresa Regis, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 144183
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V. BARBARA STAPLETON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE GREGORY A/K/A CAROLYN L. GREGORY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 10, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and BARBARA STAPLETON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE GREGORY A/K/A CAROLYN L. GREGORY, 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 22 CLINTON STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 33, Block 364, Lot 115: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616220/2019. John P. Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144320 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - ARGOLICA, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstJEFFREY DELUCA AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LISI A/K/A PHYLLIS A. LISI AND GERALD LISI A/K/A JERRY LISI, KAREN HAASE, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JERRY LISI, GAIL LISI, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JERRY LISI, THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT JERRY LISI, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS,
A D M I N I S T R ATO R S, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT PHYLLIS LISI A/K/A PHYLLIS A. LISI, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, MICHAEL LOECHEL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JERRY LISI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Defendants - Index No. 022093/2009 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated January 2, 2024. 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 (ARGOLICA, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein, A.J.S.C. Dated: January 2, 2024. Filed: January 4, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 975 2nd Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. Vallely Law PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Eileen M. Ryan, Esq., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, NY 11791 P: (516) 386-3900 144312 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement
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Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive
advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. MUKESH PERSAUD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 1, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and MUKESH PERSAUD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY
SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 22, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 238-26 115TH TER, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 631, Lot 219: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011621/2014. Ralph Madalena, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144461
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, V. VINA ARCHER A/K/A VINA HUGGINS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH ARCHER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 8, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, 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 VINA ARCHER A/K/A VINA HUGGINS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH ARCHER, 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 February 28, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 55 DIAMOND STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 671, Lot 13: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN 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 # 007805/2016. Stephen Frommer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144463
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR CHASEFLEX MULTICLASS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against SUNG CHOI A/K/A THOMAS CHOI A/K/A THOMAS L. CHOI A/K/A THOMAS R. CHOI A/K/A TOMAS CHOI A/K/A THOMAS LEE CHOI, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/01/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/27/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 Park Place, Floral Park, NY 11001, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Floral Park, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 32 Block 65 Lot 187 And 188. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $742,622.44 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606764/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 12/7/2023 File Number: 32674 CA 144457 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2018-B, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, Plaintiff, vs. GIOVANNA AMARAIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 22, 2020, 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 February 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 889 Saint James Place, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 135 and Lot 78. Approximate amount of judgment is $670,412.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6418/2012. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 181442-1 144445 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST SHAWN MONROE; MELISSA KELLY, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 26, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 233 Jefferson Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain
plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, District: 17, Section: 35, Block: 128, Lot: 122. Approximate amount of judgment $312,274.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616967/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 22-001786-01 79045 144390 LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO.4-2024 Adopted: January 9,2024 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.1477-2023, adopted December 5th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 9th day of January, 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT HANCOCK STREET - north side, starting at a point 207 feet west of the west curbline of Landau Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-537/23) WEST HEMPSTEAD GUILDFORD COURT north side, starting at a point 36 feet west of the west curbline of Nassau Boulevard, west for a distance of 20 feet (TH-550/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 208 feet south of the south curbline of Rosalind Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH- 545/13 - 4/08/14) (TH-531/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENWORTH BOULEVARD - north side, starting at a point 19 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of Harrison Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-321/23 - 9/06/23) (TH-321B/23) (NR) VALLEY STREAM FRANK STREET - east side, starting at a point of 125 feet north of the north curbline of Oliver Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-643/14 - 3/10/15) (TH-526/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 144598 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 2/7/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 76/24. - 77/24. ELMONT - Webb & Maudeline V. Casimir, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen); Variances, front yard setback on Kiefer St., side yard, maintain awnings both attached to dwelling., N/W cor. Randall Ave. & Kiefer St. a/k/a 312 Randall Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination. 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 Elmont 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 a t 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. 144602 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elmont Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 13th day of December, 2023, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT SHALL PURCHASE A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND CAMERAS PROJECT INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND ITS INSTALLATION AT DISTRICT BUILDINGS AT A COST, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH TRANSACTION NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($350,000.00) DOLLARS WITH FUNDS FROM THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. THIS RESOLUTION AMENDS A RESOLUTION OF AUGUST 9, 2023, INCREASING
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THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE ORIGINAL MAXIMUM COST OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ($320,000.00) DOLLARS This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: December 13, 2023 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO Secretary 144614
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE FARMERS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 400 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 17 feet. (TH-603/23) ROOSEVELT EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 492 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-599/23) (NR) VALLEY STREAM ALDEN AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 126 feet west of the west curbline of Charles Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-604/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: FRANKLIN SQUARE MAPLE DRIVE - south side, starting at a point 90 feet west of the west curbline of Court House Road, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-319/20 - 1/26/21) (TH-598/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144594
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: BELLMORE SHORE ROAD (TH593/23) - STOP All traffic traveling west bound on Harbor Lane shall come to a full stop. NEWBRIDGE ROAD (TH 594/23) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Bennett Avenue shall come to a full stop. FRANKLIN SQUARE CENTER DRIVE (TH 576/23) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Glen Drive shall come to a full stop. LEVITTOWN PARKER AVENUE (TH 591/23) - STOP All traffic traveling north bound of Rib Lane shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144592 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. HERNANDO SANCHEZ, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 2, 2023, I, Joy S. Bunch, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau
County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 41 Hoeffner Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 SBL No.: 32-356-69, 70, 71, 72, & 73 ALL that a certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 025657/2009 in the amount of $755,589.60 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 144625
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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 on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on March 6, 2024 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 1314 GLOBE AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being 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. LOUIS IMBROTO, Esq., Referee
Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144631 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against IMRAN YOUSAF A/K/A IRFAN YOUSAF A/K/A YOUSAF IMRAN, 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 December 7, 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 March 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 256 Clement Ave., Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 35 Block 50 Lot 565. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $415,416.00 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608567/2022. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald J Ferraro, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000005-1 144629
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On Jan. 5, an unidentified man stole items from a vehicle parked on Evans Avenue in Elmont at 1:25 a.m. On Jan. 6, an unidentified woman stole items from Walgreens on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 10:30 a.m. On Jan 7, an unidentified individual stole a license plate from Home Depot on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 7 a.m. On Jan. 10, unidentified individuals stole a basketball hoop and base from a house on Scherer Boulevard in Franklin Square at 2 a.m. On Jan. 14, an unidentified man stole items from Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 2:45 p.m.
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On Jan. 7, 56-year-old Elmont resident Clifford Aristil was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Valero Gas Station on Franklin Avenue in North Valley Stream at 7:38 a.m. On Jan. 19, Elmont residents Monica Parra, 47, and Sandra Castillo, 39, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Macys on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 3:10 p.m. On Jan. 20, Franklin Square resident Rachele Schillizzi, 63, and Elmont resident Alicia Schreier, 66, were both arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JC Penney on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 3 p.m.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Rita A. Rodriguez a/k/a Rita Rodriguez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 4, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 74 Village Avenue, Hempstead a/k/a Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 685, LOT: 18. Approximate amount of judgment $393,667.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606791/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov
/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-085675-F01 79086 144558
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO: 608851/2017 Notice of Sale COUNTY OF NASSAU ----------------------------- X Easton Capital Corp. Plaintiff, - against 745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil, “John Doe” and “Jane Doe”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of the premises, Defendants. ------------------------------X 745 Anderson Corp. Juan DeJesus Portela-Arce, Liliana Portela-Gil, et. al., Third-Party Plaintiffs, - against Claudia Echeverri, Kevin Blass, Shahram Delafraz, Kevin Finn, Rafael Raffaelli, Third-Party Defendants. --------------------------------NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU Easton Capital Corp. v. 745 Anderson Corp., Juan DeJesus Portela Arce, Liliana Portela Gil.
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly filed on July 26, 2023, I the undersigned referee will sell at public auction at the at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., the premises known as: 745 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. Said Premises known as Section 35, Block 577, Lot 25 on the tax maps of Nassau County. Approximate amount of Judgment: $811,299.70 plus interest, legal fees and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment under Index No. 608851/2017. Michael Langer, Esq., referee Kevin P. Finn, Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Post Ave Suite 305 Westbury, NY 11590 Dated: January 25, 2024 144588
LEGAL NOTICE NEWS RELEASE Sewanhaka Central High School District Serving: Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square, New Hyde Park Administrative Offices: 77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001 Dr. Thomas P. Dolan, Interim Superintendent of Schools February 1, 2024 SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REMINDER TO PARENTS OF PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDREN:
TRANSPORTATION REQUEST DUE BY APRIL 1 Sewanhaka Central High School District parents are reminded that New York State Law requires a written transportation request annually - by April 1 - from parents or guardians of students who plan to attend private or parochial schools within or outside the school district in which they legally reside. Proof of residency in the Sewanhaka Central High School District must be submitted with all new applications. Requests must be submitted by April 1, 2024, for the school year beginning September 2024. New residents are required to apply within 30 days after having established residency in this District. Transportation application forms for the 2024/2025 school year have been distributed to current private and parochial school students as well as to the private and parochial schools. Additional forms are available at the District Administrative Offices and on the district’s transportation webpage: https://www.sewanhakas chools.org/page/transport ation. Applications must be completed and returned by April 1, 2024. Sewanhaka Central High School District Transportation Office 77 Landau Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 144615
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A. This is a very uplifting topic. The deep question and answer are actually simple and not too deep after all. Science, if followed, can aid in survival against the forces of nature that perpetually exist. The reason your foundation needs to be lower is that water, when it freezes, expands as ice. So what does that have to onte eeper do with a big ol’ heavy chunk of concrete, you may ask? Well, the ground absorbs rain droplets, humidity and underground streams, all various forms of water just waiting to expand when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. Frost begins to form, first at the surface and then further and further down below ground level the longer the air temperature remains at or below freezing. In this part of the world, the average depth of freezing consistently reaches 3 feet, and only slowly thaws when the air temperature rises. The foundation should always have a wide base, or footing, that spreads out at the bottom, and needs to be below the 3-foot depth to resist the phenomenon of heaving. This is because, as the frost builds and expands, the moisture, in all its various forms (I just mentioned), begins to expand and crowd out the foundation of your home, or front steps, or anything else in its way. Think of it like a big zit being forced to the surface from all directions. When this happens, all the man-made structures in the ground begin to lift, sway, crack and separate in different directions. You have about as much chance of preventing it as you would of standing against a strong tidal wave on the beach, but since the heaving happens in slow motion, it seems to not be well recognized, because this problem comes up all the time on construction sites. Believe it or not, even large buildings, like skyscrapers and shopping malls, are vulnerable to uplift from soil expansion, so it’s not just your front steps or your comparatively smaller building. Workers who don’t understand the science can create some easily avoidable problems. The reason your house foundation is closer to the surface is probably because it’s tied to deep piers, called piles, that may go down 25 feet below the surface. The adjacent concrete foundation, anchored to the piles, should still have gone down to 36 inches, but at least the existing footings are held to something that may resist the uneven lifting.
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wo are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It’s a reality of current political life that in a nation of 50 states and more than 300 million people, two small states like Iowa and New Hampshire can play such a commanding role in determining the nominee of a major political party. Not only do they have small populations, but their pETER demographics are atypical of so KinG much of the rest of the country. They have no large cities, very few minorities and minimal union membership. As for the Democrats, President Biden was and is their only candidate, guaranteeing his renomination and creating the probability of another general election campaign between two
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candidates, Biden and Trump, who are viewed unfavorably by a significant majority of the American people. The remaining question is whether Haley has any viable path to victory and, if not, how long she will remain in the race. Supporters of Trump, of course, are calling for Haley to end her candidacy so that all energy and funding can be directed toward the general election against Biden. Let me acknowledge up front that I am biased toward Haley. During her time as ambassador to the United Nations, I had the chance to meet with her and to observe the outstanding job she did fighting for and defending America’s interests from attacks in that dysfunctional, antiAmerican international body. Her forceful, articulate encounters with ambassadors from Russia and anti-Israel, third-world dictatorships rank alongside those of Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick during the Reagan years. I always found Haley to be cordial
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and agreeable as well as knowledgeable and dedicated. Members of her security detail would tell me how thoughtful she was, with no arrogance or condescension. And as a practicing politician for many years, I truly admire how she has bested all the other Trump challengers in what is such a grueling marathon. Running for Congress in a single district for a few months is exhausting enough. Doing that nationwide for more than a year as a decided underdog, defying the odds while fighting off slings and arrows from Trump, is in another league altogether. Having said all that, I don’t think Haley has a real chance of beating Trump to the nomination. The next major contest will be the South Carolina primary on Feb. 24. Though she was a successful governor of that state, polling shows her trailing Trump by as much as 30 points. After that, her only even remote hope would be the multiple state primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5. Adding to her woes
he former ambassador shouldn’t surrender to Trump’s heavyhanded tactics.
is the reality that the more it appears Trump will be the certain nominee, the more her funding will dry up. Still, I think Haley has the right to stay in at least for a while longer. Not only is it difficult for a candidate who has made it this far to give up her dream overnight, but Trump’s barrage of petty attacks on her in his speech after the New Hampshire primary would make her withdrawal from the race appear to be a surrender to his heavy-handed tactics. As for the Trump camp’s appeal for party unity and a concerted effort against Biden, Trump squandered that opportunity not just by attacking Haley, whose support he will need in November. He also missed his chance to lay out his case against Biden before a national audience. My guess is that, sooner rather than later, Haley will realize that she has taken her campaign as far as it can go, and will withdraw. But she will do that at a time and in a manner of her choosing. And she will do it with class. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
We must stand up to bullying
ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequipATRiCK ties. Demonizing your presumed piZZo foes is not. There are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-call-
ing diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by
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those aggrieved and fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence.
he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.
Recalcitrant people do not need to remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe
t was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. Rain and wind pounded the South Shore well into the evening on Jan. 9. And when the high tide rolled in early the next morning, all bets were off for communities like Freeport, Baldwin Harbor and the Five Towns, among others. Streets, yards and even highways flooded. Stalled cars were found in many of these temporary ponds, almost like boats floating on the water. Yet this was nothing new to so many who call these communities home. And it’s likely to only get worse as time goes by. The seawater surrounding Long Island has been rising more than an inch every decade. By the time our children and grandchildren welcome a new century in 2100, key parts of the South Shore will be underwater. That’s a couple of lifetimes away, but we’re feeling the effects now, when even something as simple as a swelling high tide can wreak havoc on our streets and our properties. Our elected leaders have their work cut out for them as they try to figure out how to curb this rise in the coming years and decades. In the meantime, the rest of us need to make sure we stay safe and keep our families protected.
But what can we do? One, make sure you have flood insurance — and be careful, it’s typically a separate policy from what you might have on your home. But even more important: Heed the warnings of emergency officials when storms or flooding hit an area. If you’re told to evacuate, for example, don’t waste time, and do it. The fears of leaving your home behind, of course, are quite real. What happens if looters get there before you come back? And do you really have to leave? Aren’t emergency officials’ pronouncements more often than not an overreaction? When it comes to natural disasters, it’s all about being safe. The alternative, staying at home, not only threatens your safety — and maybe even your life — but rescuing you later could tie up essential resources that may be needed elsewhere. It’s better to go, and then come back later when you get the all-clear. Whether it’s before, during or after a flood, the National Weather Service says that the most important thing you can do is stay informed. Turn on your local news. Visit your local newspaper’s website. Hop onto social media. Learn about evacuation orders, flooded roads, and anything else that could potentially mean the difference between life and death.
If you’re in an area you think could be subject to flooding, get to higher ground. Secure your home and go. If you have time, unplug appliances, and even disconnect utilities. And on top of everything else, avoid floodwaters. Don’t drive through them. Don’t walk through them. Just stay away. You might think you know where the bottom is — and the water may seem almost serene — but you have no idea what’s below the surface. The ground could have been washed away, and there’s a chance a current is flowing just below where you can see — enough to pull you away, or even under. And if that’s not enough, driving through saltwater will ruin your car. While Nassau County has avoided flood-related deaths for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. More than half of those lives lost occur when people drive or walk into floodwaters, according to the weather service. Even a half-foot of fast-moving water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet and carry them away. Double that, and ponding water can move a small car. Long Island is our home. It’s where we work, or go to school. We want to continue living here a long time — and we start by staying safe.
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Letters A call for accountability: Nassau County residents deserve better To the Editor: Nassau County residents, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the allocation of our federal pandemic aid. The recent decision by Republican-led Nassau County lawmakers to redirect most of the $262 million to the general fund rather than the originally allocated essential community projects is not only disheartening, but irresponsible. This substantial funding, which already had bipartisan resolutions in the Legislature, was intended to directly impact our community by assisting with funding mental health programs, addressing food insecurity, enhancing public safety, supporting public-works projects, and aiding small businesses. Instead, the diversion of this money to the general fund raises concerns about neglecting urgent needs for the sake of political interests. Particularly distressing is the allocation of $10 million for a marketing and tourism budget celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary. This move suggests a focus on political patronage rather than addressing the pressing needs of Nassau County residents. Equally troubling are the actions of Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, a key figure in this decision and
the Republican candidate in the Feb. 13 special congressional election. Leaving the meeting before the vote demonstrates a neglect of legislative responsibilities. Is this the representation the 3rd Congressional District deserves? Residents of the district, remember that actions speak louder than words! It’s
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atching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. I am angry that some 1,200 Israeli civilians were murdered in ways that the most twisted minds couldn’t imagine. However, I am also grieving for Palestinians held eriC hostage by post Hamas. Women, children and others who didn’t ask to be part of this conflict. People whose homes, schools, hospitals and even
mosques have been turned into weapons-storage facilities and bases to fight Israeli soldiers. It is particularly important, when speaking about the conflict, for both supporters and detractors of Israel to uncouple Hamas from innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Yes, there are child soldiers, and many children are inculcated to hate from a young age, but they, too, are victims. Victims of a terrorist group that puts a higher priority on the death of Israel than the lives of its own civilians. There is another reason to distinguish between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. On Oct. 7, while homes in southern Israel were still burning and
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Hamas terrorists were still inside Israel, many anti-Israel protesters didn’t make the distinction between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. We rarely heard condemnation of the Hamas attack. When calling for a better life for the Palestinians in Gaza, or a ceasefire, there was no mention of Israeli hostages or murdered civilians. We’ve seen similar language on college campuses nationwide and in rallies in New York City. We have seen posters of hostages torn down, we have seen anti-Zionist phrases like “From the river to the sea” uttered, and violent mobs that look nothing like the peace vigils of those who support Israel. This in itself is a microcosm of the HamasIsrael conflict. I am led to believe that
e must recognize the difference between Gaza’s terrorists and its victims.
without caveats, without clarifying statements, many of Israel’s detractors do not support a Jewish state, and may even support the murder of innocent Israelis. I hope I’m wrong. If we can’t agree to disagree here, how can we ever imagine a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East? So my request to Israel’s supporters and detractors is this: If you support a long-term solution to this conflict that allows Israelis and Palestinians alike to thrive, distinguish between those in Gaza who are terrorists and those who are victims of Hamas. As Israel seeks to destroy Hamas, a goal it will achieve, it is incumbent on all of us to separate those who will be defeated with Hamas, and those who deserve a better way of life moving forward. Eric Post is the Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee.
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Letters County. It’s time to prioritize our well-being over political interests and ensure that our elected officials truly represent the needs and concerns of our community. ALExIS PACE Long Beach
Is Lancman aware of Pilip’s IDF experience? To the Editor: In his letter in the Jan. 18-24 issue, “Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time,” Rory Lancman used 500 words to posit the absurd idea that Tom Suozzi will be a better supporter of Israel than Mazi Pilip, who was a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces. Sorry, even 5,000 words wouldn’t convince anyone. DENNIS DuFFY Lynbrook
Suozzi is a champion in ‘tikkun olam,’ repairing the world To the Editor: If Democratic, Republican and independent voters in the Third Congressional District might agree on anything, it’s that our politics and world seem broken. As a proud Jewish-American, I strongly support Tom Suozzi for Congress. He embodies the principles of “tikkun olam,” the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” Having Suozzi in Congress to fight for Israel and promote a secure and lasting peace in the Middle East could not be more urgent. As a strong non-Jewish ally, he is
uniquely qualified to fight within his party, and work across the aisle, to maintain the bipartisan support that is so critical for Israel. Tom will work tirelessly to combat antisemitism and all other forms of hate, ensuring that Jews and other religious minorities can live safely in the u.S. His commitment to many Jewish institutions in our community, including Jewish schools, community centers, and the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, spans over three decades. Suozzi’s impact on education, health care, the environment, reducing gun violence, and preserving a woman’s right to choose resonates strongly with Jewish values. He has received the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the New York State Nurses Association, NYSuT, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Sierra Club, among others. Despite the desperate disinformation spread by his opponents, Suozzi has a realistic and nuanced approach to immigration, keeping with the Jewish value of “Welcome the stranger.” That’s why he worked with Republicans to develop a plan to pay for a secure border, and pathways for immigrants seeking a better life to remain legally and pay taxes in the u.S. His bipartisan approach and collaborative spirit make him a leader who can bridge divides, cultivate unity, and champion the values we hold dear. His experience and proven ability to work across party lines demonstrate his effectiveness in getting things done for all of his constituents. Tom’s dedication to public service, proven track record and commitment to transparency starkly contrast with his opponent. The voters of this district need and deserve someone who will hit the ground
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running, not someone requiring onthe-job training. unfortunately, Suozzi’s opponent has refused to debate. Like her friend George Santos, she has scant relevant experience. She won’t answer questions or state her positions, even when civic groups and the media have repeatedly asked for them. She also
has questionable financials and resists transparency. Please join me in voting for Tom Suozzi in the Feb. 13 special election. I look forward to seeing him contribute to improving our district and our country. ALLISON WHITE Port Washington
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