Neighbors of all ages marched through Franklin Square this past weekend to honor veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Organizations and community members throughout the square recognized the valor of their hometown military service members during the annual Memorial Day parade.
Summer fun can be had at the park, the beach, the pool, and especially at the local library.
When summer days get too hot to spend outside, an air conditioned oasis can be found at the Franklin Square Public Library and Elmont Memorial Library. Programs throughout the summer at these libraries can fill days with adventure, activity, and excitement.
There’s a lot for kids to explore and experience.
JEAN SIMPSoN Director, Elmont Memorial Library
Libraries are not just for books. The community is welcome to enjoy yoga classes, walking groups, community game nights, concerts, lectures and more across the two libraries.
The Elmont library’s “Live in the Theatre” programs throughout June, July and August welcome community members across Nassau County and Queens to enjoy a variety of free entertainment free. The theatre holds 400 people and welcomes all on a first-come, first-seated basis.
“We have so many cultural and big musical events,” Elmont Memorial Library Director Jean Simpson said of the theatre, where audience members can be seen dancing in the aisles. “We’re able to really make sure that we cover a lot of different genres and bring in so many different people.” In June, there will be three musical performances and a comedy show. In July, there will be a musical performance by Rick and Frank who will sing the best of Frank Sinatra, Doo Wop, Motown, and hits from the 70s on July 5 at 12:30 p.m. In August, there will be five musical performances.
The Franklin Square library’s adult summer reading program will take a unique style this year with the theme of “Passport to Adventure.” The program goes beyond just reading books, as the library will ask residents to explore not only the library but also the community beyond it to fill their passCONtiNueD ON page 8
PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. This year, the event is dubbed “Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.” It will take place at the Westbury Manor in Westbury.
The gala celebrates the work of PFY, as it is a leading nonprofit grassroots organization on Long Island. Operating as a subsidiary of the Long Island Crisis Center, it has headquarters in Bellmore, and has a location in Deer Park. It hosts events throughout the year that are catered to supporting the needs of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ on Long Island and in Queens. Founded in 1993 as an organization specifically meant for youth, grant funding last year allowed PFY to expand the breadth of its services.
This year’s gala will honor three trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community, who work tirelessly year-round to make sure that members of the community feel safe, supported and seen. Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, the Rev. Lana Hurst, the first openly transgender pastor to practice on Long Island, and Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, are among this year’s honorees.
In the past year, the LGTBQ+ commu-
PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.
nity has seen a lot of prejudice and legislation aimed at restricting their rights, across the country — even right here in Nassau County. Tawni Engel, the associate director of the crisis center and PFY, said that especially after County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports, the gala wanted to recognize people who are advocating for LGTBQ+
individuals.
“We really wanted to uplift those who we see as trailblazers in the LGBTQ communities — that are really doing a lot of good work for the community in the face of adversity,” Engel said.
The pride gala committee has been planning this year’s event for several months, and has looked at what’s going on around the country, and right here at home.
“That is what our committee talked about — how ugly things have been,” Engel said. “Not everybody fully understands what’s going on. If you’re not following the news, if you’re not really paying attention, you might think everything’s just fine.”
Bruce Castellano, who co-chairs the gala committee with Engel, has been involved on and off with PFY for many years. A retired teacher in the Mineola School District, he and his husband have worked for many years with various LGBTQ+ organizations on Long Island and beyond.
Castellano said PFY is a “boots on the ground” type of organization. “They are doing the work that is supposed to be done,” he added.
This year is one of the largest galas fundraising-wise PFY has seen.
Castellano said the attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community has shifted in recent years, which is scary.
“I have not seen anything quite this brutal since AIDS — since the 80s,” he said. “It got slowly better, and now the backlash is devastating. It’s not just in other states, it is right here on Long Island.”
There are tickets left for the upcoming gala. Everything will kick off with a cocktail hour on June 6, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, visit TinyURL.ocm/PFYEvent2024.
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Anna and Vito Cortesiano, owners of Elmont Italian restaurant Salvatore’s of Elmont, are committed to helping their community — whether that means organizing a fundraiser to help victims of the Farmingdale bus tragedy, hosting chamber of commerce dinners or sharing a smile with customers in need of one.
This year, they were selected as the grand marshals of the 16th annual Paul Sapienza Belmont Parade.
Anna and Vito have always had their hands in anything that will support their local community. They are active members of the Nassau County, Elmont, Franklin Square, New Hyde Park Chambers of Commerce. They have also partnered with Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit that supports hunger relief initiatives through pizza-related campaigns and events in the United States.
“Our mission is to always give back to the community who has welcomed us so warmly,” Anna said. “This is just who we are.”
For those who walk through Salvatore’s of Elmont’s doors, Anna and Vito are there to greet them with a smile and a “How’s it going?”
“Our customers are not just customers, they have become part of the fabric of Salvatore’s of Elmont,” Anna said. “As such, we ensure that we are available when others are in need of assistance — veterans organizations, senior organizations, local schools and churches.”
They believe community events help bring people together to help those in need. Anna and Vito have even created their own community events that have become an annual tradition for families, such as Santa Claus arriving on a horsedrawn carriage around Christmas time, the Easter bunny hopping through, and the restaurant’s own anniversary celebration.
“We strive to ensure that we are involved in all community events and to leave our foot prints for the future of oth-
The 16th annual Paul Sapienza/ Belmont Parade will be held June 1 at 10 a.m. to commemorate the 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes. Community members are invited to enjoy the festivities along the parade route below:
■ Begin at Covert Avenue School
■ Head South on Hempstead Turnpike
■ Head West on Hempstead Turnpike
■ End at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex
ers,” Anna said. “My husband and I volunteer a great deal of our time to get involved and do our best even at times when we have struggled in our own lives.”
The couple is originally from Queens, but has been happy to call Elmont home for the past 17 years. When they opened their business in 2007, the same year they moved into town, Anna said the community welcomed them with open arms.
Anna said that her and her husband Vito chose Elmont to start their business because they “fell in love” with it when they came to visit friends and family in the area.
From neighbors to the county’s elected officials, Anna said everyone in the community is willing to lend a helping hand to get things done in Elmont. The couple is currently working on installing holiday lights in the area to brighten the streets throughout Elmont.
She feels that the community has come a long way since they started their business, as the Meacham Avenue, the street their business has operates on, did not have street lights when they started.
“(Elmont) is up and coming,” Anna
said. “You know, when we first started we had no lights on our block.” She said that county officials helped band together to get streetlights to illuminate the street when they reached out.
The 2024 running of the Belmont Stakes will be held June 8 at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park undergoes renovations to modernize the complex and bring the “modern hospitality offerings fans expect,” as said by Gov. Kathy Hochul in a December news release. The 2025 Belmont Stakes will also likely be run at Saratoga Race Course, according to the New York Racing Association, throughout the contruction.
“The Belmont Stakes brings the world to Elmont,” Anna said. “It shines a light on the improvements made to our community as a result of the recent addition of UBS Arena.”
While the race will not be held in Elmont this year, the community remains invested in the historic race with its 16th annual Paul Sapienza/Belmont Parade set for June 1 at 10 a.m.
Once reconstruction at Belmont Park is complete, the Breeders’ Cup World
Championships will be welcomed back to New York for the first time since 2005, driving economy activity in the region.
“Belmont Park will always be the home of the Belmont Stakes,” Patrick McKenna, vice president of communications for the New York Racing Association, previously told the Herald. “The temporary move to Saratoga is made necessary by a transformational project to construct a new, world-class Belmont Park that New York can be proud of.”
Anna and Vito’s children, 7-year-old Pia Maria and 10-year-old Salvatore are excited to march in the parade beside their parents.
The community is invited to enjoy the parade this Saturday at 10 a.m.
Neighbors are welcome to visit Salvatore’s of Elmont after the parade for a post-parade celebration with specials on the menu such as the Grand Marshal Special of the Week and others.
“(Being grand marshals) is an honor that will live with us each day as we continue to serve the community,”
An alleged Bloods gang member was arraigned May 15 on murder and weapon charges for the shooting death of a young man in Elmont in 2021.
Christopher Sempy, 22, was arraigned for a second-degree murder charge and criminal possession of a weapon before Judge Robert Bogle in court on Wednesday.
He pled not guilty and was remanded. He is due back in court June 14 and faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
Sempy is currently incarcerated at Marcy Correctional Center.
“This defendant allegedly used extreme violence to settle a score with 20-year-old Khasiem Woton in 2021,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly in a press release. “Semoy allegedly shot the young man in the stomach, chased after him, and fired once more to ensure he had inflicted as much damage as possible. My homicide prosecutors are determined to find and hold accountable anyone who takes a life in our communities. They will not stop until there is justice for victims.”
According to the charges, Donnelly said that Semoy and his friends allegedly went to St. Vincent DePaul parking lot on DePaul Street in Elmont on Sept. 24, 2021 to meet Woton and others to fight.
Subtitled “The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen,” author Brooks explores the art of human connection. To connect with others, to make them feel seen, heard and understood, and to be understood ourselves, is a learnable skill.
Of a pastor friend named Jimmy he says, “when Jimmy sees a person, any person…he also sees a soul of infinite value and dignity… as a result, Jimmy is going to greet people with respect and reverence…if you see people as precious souls, you’ll probably wind up treating them well”.
Exploring the concept of “accompaniment” your interactions with others should be marked by willingness, not willfulness, allowing the other person to be perfectly themselves. There is a realization that everyone is in their own spot, on their own pilgrimage and your job is to meet them where they are, helping them chart their course. “Sometimes we need to hitch a ride on someone else’s journey, and accompany them, part of the way”.
After a dispute, Semoy allegedly fired one shot and hit Woton in the stomach.
According to the release, Woton ran back to his vehicle and tried to leave the parking lot when Semoy allegedly fired another shot into the vehicle that struck Woton in the face.
Woton’s friends drove him to Franklin Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Semoy was arrested by Nassau police on May 15.
–Nicole Wagner
Citing Aldous Huxley, Brooks observes “Experience is not what happens to you, it is what you do with what happens to you.” Or, as the writer Anais Nin put it, “We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.”
In trying to understand others, it is helpful to ask “how are they perceiving the situation? How are they experiencing this moment and constituting their reality.” People who are lonely, who feel unseen, become bitter and mean. Hostility and callousness are rising along with our social isolation. Surveys show to 60 – 70 percent of people put themselves on the negative emotion side of the meter –empathy and compassion are needed when many people you meet are suffering within.
“Human beings, John Stuart Mill writes, are under a moral obligation to seek the improvement of our moral character.” Will we be generous and considerate or judgmental and cruel? To become a social, humble, understanding and warm person, David Brooks’ new book illuminates the way.
An Elmont man was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of postrelease supervision on May 23 after a jury found him guilty of possessing a defaced loaded handgun and methamphetamine outside of a Mount Sinai gas station convenience store.
On April 18, Clyves Laurent, 30, was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance after a jury trial before Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei.
According to a news release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, an off-duty Suffolk County Police Department detective saw a man on Feb. 11 around 1:20 a.m. matching the description of a person wanted for a smoke shop robbery that happened a week earlier at a Sunoco gas station in Mount Sinai. The detective saw Laurent enter the gas station’s convenience store wearing a ski mask and then quickly exit without purchasing anything.
After Laurent was placed in custody, the detective removed a defaced Glock handgun from Laurent’s groin area. Laurent was brought to the Suffolk County Police Department’s Sixth Precinct where he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine while being processed for the arrest.
“This case highlights the dedication of our law enforcement officers, who remain vigilant and committed to public safety, even while off-duty,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney in the news release.
“The bravery and quick response of the off- duty officer in this instance is commendable and integral to maintaining the safety of our community.” Laurent was previously convicted of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in 2010.
–Nicole WagnerWhen the detective approached Laurent, he saw a bulge in Laurent’s pants that appeared to be a gun. According to the release, Laurent became combative and refused to keep his hands away from his waistband. The detective called for assistance, and when officers arrived, they attempted to frisk Laurent for weapons when he unsuccessfully attempted to flee.
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Christopher Sempy, 22, was arraigned May 15 on murder charges for the 2021 shooting death of a man in Elmont.
ERASE Racism, a leading advocacy organization dedicated to racial equity will honor Harmony Healthcare Long Island at its 19th Annual Benefit on June 5 at the Garden City Hotel. The event, themed “Shine A Light: Illuminating Paths to Equity,” will recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to social and racial justice. Honorees include Civil rights legend Hazel Dukes, Harvard Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Harmony Healthcare Long Island.
Harmony Healthcare Long Island will be honored with ERASE Racism’s Corporate Leadership Award for providing accessible, quality and culturally sensitive health care on Long Island. Harmony Healthcare Long Island has locations in Oceanside, Elmont, Freeport, Hempstead, Roosevelt, and Westbury.
The organization was chosen for their longstanding commitment to providing quality healthcare in underserved and minority communities across Long Island. It has been operating for 15 years and has remained dedicated to equitable healthcare access. Harmony Healthcare collaborates with local communities, sits on commissions addressing health inequities, and provides a range of healthcare services. They also engage in advocacy efforts to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce disparities.
“One of the things we try to do with the corporate award, we go for organizations and corporations who have been going into communities of color and under-
TL AuRA HARDINg President, ERASE Racismserved communities and providing a necessary service,” said ERASE Racism President Laura Harding. “This year, Harmony Health Care is particularly important, given the issues we’re having around hospitals on Long Island. Here you have an organization that for 15 years has been committed to ensuring that all Long Islanders have access to quality health care, especially those in underserved and black and brown communities. We felt that that needed to be honored and amplified. They’re doing the right thing and that’s what we like to honor.”
Representatives from Harmony Healthcare participate in various commissions and initiatives aimed at tackling health inequities. The award will be accepted by Harmony Healthcare Long Island’s President and chief executive David Nemiroff.
Despite their significant contributions, both ERASE Racism and Harmony Healthcare face challenges. Harding pointed out that ERASE Racism is a
small organization with limited resources, often misconstrued due to the weight of its mission. Similarly, Harmony Healthcare operates in an environment where there are pervasive misconceptions about the aims of equitable healthcare and affordable housing initiatives.
“The work we’re doing in fighting to eradicate racism and structural racism is working to make Long Island better for all of us,” Harding said. “Right now because of all the exclusionary zoning laws and the challenges, Long Island has an affordability crisis. Couples are moving in with their parents and they’re leaving Long Island and creating lives in other places and that affects our economic health for the region. All we’re saying is, build some affordable housing and open up some of these communities, that are predominantly white, to everyone.”
For those looking to support Harmony Healthcare Long Island, Harding suggests participating in their 50th-anniversary celebrations and making donations to sustain their essential services.
“After they’ve supported ERASE racism’s 19th annual benefit, go over the Harmony HealthCare’s website and buy a ticket for their benefit or make a donation,” Harding said. “I think that far too often, people think that we are getting paid exorbitant amounts for the important work that we’re doing and many times we’re underpaid and overworked, and we do this because we’re committed to the success of our communities.”
Visit www.harmonyhealthcareli.org for more information on how to support the organization.
There’s shoplifting. And then there’s organized retail crime.
Both are bad, of course, but organized crime — where goods are stolen in a coordinated way before being resold elsewhere — is costing major retailers hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
And that’s why U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and other elected leaders sat down with major retailers from places like Home Depot, Walmart and Walgreens at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last week to try and get a handle on it.
“I want to be clear to everyone that I am not talking about petty shoplifting,” D’Esposito said. “Not theft for need, but theft for greed. And in many cases, to fund ongoing criminal enterprise.”
Customers already feel the impact of such crime when they find even simple supplies like shampoos and deodorant behind locked cases on aisles. And it’s not a good feeling for customers or employees,
“This is premeditated,” said Joe Stein, the director of asset protection solutions at Walgreens. “This is calculated, and it is done on an international and global scale.”
Those involved come into stores with a list of specific brands and products. And even worse, they come in with a plan.
“This is their occupation,” Stein said.
“This is not someone who’s going in to steal for subsistence. This is their job that they’re doing.”
Having so much inventory stolen also has a more direct impact on shoppers — it raises prices.
“There’s definitely an impact that transitions to consumers in the back end,” said Sean Browne, senior manager of asset protection investigations with Home Depot.
Yet, efforts have been made to reduce that influence. On Capitol Hill, that has come in the form of a bill D’Esposito has introduced, called the Supporting Law Enforcement Officers’ Ability to Combat Organized Retail Crime Act. It’s intended to tackle this kind of crime at the federal level by better training law enforcement officers, and direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to research and develop new technologies to better stop it.
And it can’t a moment too soon, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, as organized retail crime grows into a real problem.
“This affects the retailers by making it more expensive for them to operate,” Blakeman said. “It puts their employees in harm’s way. It affects the consumers, because obviously that loss has to be passed on to someone, so it results in higher prices for goods.”
And then there is LEARN — the Law Enforcement and Retail Network, where law enforcement — like Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. — and major retailers meet to discuss security and gather information on repeat offenders.
Getting a full handle on how much of an impact organized retail crime might have is tricky — primarily because there is no standard definition of the crime in use across the country. Retail theft in New York overall has jumped 54 percent in New York, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. But in other places, like San Francisco are experiencing declines in such theft.
“This is right versus wrong,” Blakeman said. “Our legislators should be on the side of right, and not on the side of wrong. And they need to change our laws to protect our whole community, and make sure that people understand that if you commit a crime, you should have consequences.”
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A nonverbal student with special needs was allegedly tied to a chair by a teacher at New Hyde Park Memorial on April 4. The 15-year-old student’s parents have filed a notice of claim against the district, seeking $3 million in damages.
The Sewanhaka central High School District is being sued for $3 million in damages by parents of a New Hyde Park Memorial student with special agency nurse and teaching assistant witnessed the incident and reported it to the chairperson of the special education department.
In a statement obtained by the Herald, the district said that the teacher was removed from the classroom immediately after it learned of the incident and the proper authorities were contacted, including the Nassau County Police Department and the state education department.
–Nicole WagnerThe Central Nassau County Rotary Club works with the American Association of University Women every year to cosponsor a middle school essay contest.
This year’s essay topic was on the Equal Rights Amendment, also known as the ERA.
This year’s winners were Diraj Singh who won first prize and Yonah Lalehzari who won second prize.
The awards were given to the winners at the West Hempstead Public Library on May 23 by Rabbi Art Vernon of Congregation Shaaray Shalom, incoming Rotary Club president, and Bill Youngfert, Rotary Club past president.
The Central Nassau Rotary Club welcomes neighbors to help others in the community at its weekly meetings Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Venus Restaurant in West Hempstead. Visit their website for upcoming events at CentralNassauCountyRotary.org.
The Central Nassau County Rotary
Club is always looking for new members. For anyone who is the sort of person whose enjoyment of life is enhanced by helping people and organizations in their community, then the Rotary Club might be just the place to be.
port with stamps. The adventure begins July 1 and ends Aug. 23.
Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square library, said the program will inspire neighbors to enjoy community eateries, attend library programs, check out an item from its library of things, check out a library book and more to complete the passport this summer.
The library of things, where library cardholders can check out an item, includes a virtual reality headset, video games, lawn games and more to extend the fun to community members’ own homes. Both Franklin Square and Elmont have their own library of things.
The library of seeds at the Elmont library welcomes cardholders to grab three different free seed packs a week to get planting this summer.
At the Franklin Square library, families are invited to take part in a scavenger hunt, which prompts community members to explore roadside attractions in town and unscramble their findings to reveal a secret message. Once they reveal the message, families are entered into a raffle to win prizes.
“It gets people out into the Square and traveling to different things that they may or may not have visited,” Kane said.
The sensory exploration station is a
the elmont library is gearing up for summer programs that are sure to bring fun for all. Visit elmont and franklin Square’s libraries this summer for a taste of adventure.
software, arts, and crafts and exploration software for kids to choose their own adventure when visiting the library.
“There’s a lot for kids to explore and experience,” Simpson said.
Franklin Square Library’s Stuffy Storytime for kids 3-6 years old on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. throughout July and August welcomes children and caregivers to enjoy stories in their pajamas. Summer reading programs for chil
point where they’re slipping as far as their reading is concerned because they’re not necessarily in the classroom and they may not be reading as much,” Simpson said. “The library really bridges that gap.”
At the Elmont library, the summer reading program will be themed “Adventure Begins,” from June 22 through July 31. Registration for the program will kick off at 11 a.m. on June 15 where kids and teens can do crafts, play carnival games, have ice cream and more. Throughout the program, there will be
For a digital library card, Nassau County residents can sign up at NassauLibrary.org/Digital-CardApplication/.
To get a physical library card, visit the Franklin Square or Elmont Library with two of these forms of identification: Driver’s license or motor vehicle identification card, current utility bill, rent receipt, tax bill, voter registration, bank statements or printed check with name and address, or an alternate government-issued document that specifies name and address.
raffles held at the library to keep kids engaged in reading this summer.
“If the (children) are coming to the library, the skills that we’re trying to enforce are going to help them in the classroom setting,” Simpson said.
For more information about upcoming events this summer at the Franklin Square and Elmont libraries, visit Bit.ly/ FSLibraryEvents and ElmontLibrary. org/Events/.
Roosevelt School District hosted the third annual My Brother’s Keeper Long Island Symposium, where approximately 200 students from 11 districts convened for a day of engaging community building and professional workshops.
In addition to Roosevelt, the My Brother’s Keeper Long Island Symposium featured ten other communities, including Brentwood, Elmont, Hempstead, Longwood, Oceanside, Sewanhaka, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Westbury, and Wyandanch.
The day’s events included a panel of guest speakers, team-building activities, and a series of professional workshops. The excitement kicked off with a lifesized version of the educational board game Tassel Dash. Travis and Geraldine Pinckney, of Tassel Dash, led students through the game and shared their insight on achieving personal goals.
Guest speakers also included state board of regents chancellor Lester Young, department of education assistant commissioner Anael Alston, Medtronic vice president of human resources Tony Joseph, and Roosevelt My Brother’s Keeper advisor Spencer Belcher. Student panelists Justin McDonald and Cahill Stevens Louis also spoke to attendees about their personal experiences, achievements, and lessons they learned through their involvement in the My Brother’s Keeper program.
Reverend Dr. Alfonso Wyatt inspired attendees as the symposium’s keynote speaker. Wyatt retired as vice president of the Fund for the City of New York and is the founder of Strategic Destiny: Designing Futures Through Faith and Facts.
Roosevelt is one of 36 communities throughout New York involved in the My Brother’s Keeper program, which offers programs and resources designed to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color and help them realize their
limitless potential.
“Since joining the My Brother’s Keeper program about two years ago, our district has enjoyed this invaluable initiative that has provided our students with the resources, mentors, and opportunities they need to graduate ready to make a difference in the world and become the future leaders of tomorrow,” said Roosevelt Superintendent, Deborah Wortham. “It was an honor to invite all 11 My Brother’s Keeper districts on Long Island to our community for such an awe-inspiring and enriching event. Everyone in attendance made amazing connections, learned from professionals, and left the symposium confident and prepared for their successful futures.”
Following the panel of guest speakers, students participated in several breakout sessions, including “Restorative Practices and Circles,” “You are Your Brand,” “Financial Literacy,” “Sports and Respiratory Care” and “Unlock Your Creativity: Intro to Graphic Arts and Cartooning.”
–Kepherd Daniel
Students took part in a series of professional workshops on a variety of topics.
“If they could see me now, that little gang of mine ...”
Audiences at the Madison Theatre can see “her” now, as Madison Theatre Productions brings the iconic musical “Sweet Charity” to its stage this weekend, May 31 to June 2.
The “her,” of course, is Charity, the exuberant gal desperately seeking love in 1960s New York City. The award-winning show, with the legendary Bob Fosse’s captivating choreography, is brought to life by director Angelo Fraboni — the Madison Theatre’s artistic director — with a cast of young actors honing their craft at Molloy University’s renowned Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory.
With a name like Charity Hope Valentine, it comes as no surprise that this sassy, diehard romantic dance hall hostess’s naivety and overeager embrace of every man she meets keeps getting her in hot water, in her search for sweet romance.
“She just wants to be loved,” Fraboni says. “She finds love, and then it doesn’t find her, but she still stays optimistic.”
Charity, played by rising senior Avery Bank, crosses paths with Oscar Lindquist, a square and claustrophobic accountant with a sweet nature and a gentle touch, played by 2024 graduate Riley Brennan, of Merrick. A budding romance between the two develops.
many ‘60s artists and personalities of the day, among them Andy Warhol and Gloria Steinem. Through its popularity, the musical has become a cultural reference in its own right, according to Fraboni.
For the 24 actors in the cast — their first contracted performance — this production is an important first step in their budding professional life.
“It’s a really cool show. Actually, it’s been one of my personal favorites for a long time,” Brennan says, of his role as Oscar. “It’s a bit niche, but I like the togetherness of everything — the music, the dancing. Oscar is a really fun, weird part.”
While the musical numbers are big, the story itself is simple.
Chris Botti
Award-winning jazz trumpeter
Chris Botta is always in the groove. Botti has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Coming to prominence with the 2001 recording of his Night Sessions CD, he gained repute as a versatile musician for his ability to fuse jazz and pop together. For nearly three decades he’s demonstrated why he’s established himself as one of the most important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world; he’s collaborated with many superstars including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma. Botti’s first album in over a decade finds him coming back to his roots, focusing on acoustic jazz and classic standards.
Sunday, June 2, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, $74.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Written by Neil Simon and based on Federico Fellini’s film “Nights of Cabiria,” the star of the show truly is the choreography.
“It’s not very grand, but it has grand moments.It’s intimate in what Charity’s going for, what she wants, what she’s striving for and how she’s facing so much. We’re rooting for her,” Brennan says.
Fosse staged and choreographed the musical for Gwen Verdon, his third wife, who took on the role of Charity in the original 1966 Broadway production. And, of course, there are those classic musical numbers: “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream.”
“If a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream
• Friday through Sunday, May 31-June 2, times vary
The dance sequences — choreographed by Bethany Moore, the Madison Theatre’s assistant director — are an ode to Fosse’s signature jazz style.
“It was sort of (Fosse’s) love story for his wife. He built it for her,” Fraboni explains.
• Tickets $45-$65; available at MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call the box office at (516) 323-4444
Since its debut, the musical has been nominated for 16 Tony Awards and has won four, including Best Musical Revival in 1986. This is the first time Fraboni has staged the musical at the Madison Theatre. It speaks to him as a universal story of trying to achieve your dreams.
Since its debut, the musical has been for Tony to their own lives and seen it, experienced it. I
• Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
As Fraboni put it: “It’s ‘Fosse-esque.’ very distinct and stylized. It’s maximum effect with minimal movement. There’s a lot of humor and funny bits in the choreography because it is a comedy.”
While this is tale about love, it’s also a story that relates to the strength and courage of 1960s women coming into their own. Female empowerment, you might say.
“This is the sort of musical where women take back the power from men and take control over their own lives,” Fraboni adds.
Moreover, it’s about hope.
“What the journey is in the show, everyone has been through in their own lives and seen it, experienced it. I think it’ll really resonate with them,” he says.
“Life is hard,” he says. “I want people to walk away knowing that they saw a wonderful, heartfelt production that leaves them with hope.”
from the broken-down dance halls
Audiences move through the many realms of 1960s Manhattan: from the broken-down dance halls to Central Park to New York City’s subway system.
More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt is an institution in American music. She has cemented her icon status, named one of the ‘100 Greatest Singers of All Time,’ and one of the ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ (Rolling Stone). She’s headed back out on the road again with members of her longtime touring band, arriving on Long Island with her ‘Just Like That’ tour. Many would think Raitt might be eager to rest and take some downtime after headlining 75 concerts in 2022 and another 50 in 2023 spanning the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland and Canada, and winning numerous awards that year. The fact is, though there are always healthy breaks built into each tour, Bonnie itches to get back to what she loves most — traveling and playing live. Luckily her band, crew and fans feel the same way.
Photos courtesy Madison Theatre
“It goes from playful to sensual, to aristocratic, to hippie,” Fraboni adds.
It’s also considered an homage to
The cast finds their steps in rehearsal. Audiences can share in the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, ‘a girl who wanted to be loved,’ in this spirited production of the hit musical.
Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.
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Remember when rock was young?
You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage, Friday, June 7, 8 p.m. Prepare to blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself.
With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is the perfect night out for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with the flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself.
Enjoy an evening of Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics. Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. Experience one of the most detailed re-creations of Elton John’s ‘70s shows — from uncanny vocals and staging. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing colorful, spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $65, $45, $35, $30. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 31, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 1, 11:30 a..m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Old Westbury Gardens
Director Maura Brush leads a 45-minute floral arranging class just for kids, Saturday, June 1, 10-10:45 a.m., to explore their creative side. Fresh flowers will be used, and she will teach proper care and handling, water, and how to make sure your floral arrangement lasts and looks beautiful. Discuss flower names and fun facts about each flower. For ages 5-12. $30. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, June 13, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution.” 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, at 2 p.m. No reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, June 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Mélina Mangal’s modern tale “Jayden’s Impossible Garden.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Association meets
All are welcome to join the Franklin Square Civic Association general meeting, Monday,, June 17, at 7 p.m., at Franklin Square Public Library. 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. For more information, contact membership@fsqcivic. org.
Explore Sands Point Preserve’s environment, observing its unique physical features and wildlife, and discussing critical conservation issues, led by environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir, Saturday, June 1, 10-11:30 a.m. This walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, focuses on “Birds, Bees and Blooms.” Participants engage in hands-on nature discovery activities. $15, $5 child ($10 members, children free). Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Plaza Theatrical brings back its acclaimed Broadway series. With the recent passing of Stephen Sondheim, regarded as one of the most important figures in 20thcentury musical theatre for reinventing the American musical, Plaza honors him with a staging of “Into the Woods,” Friday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, June 1, 2:30 p.m.; also Thursday, June 6, 2 p.m. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Celebrate the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department’s centennial, Saturday, June 1, at 6 p.m. The parade route will begin at the firehouse at 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square. It will end at the Plattduetsche Biergarten at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike. There, the celebration will include performances of live music from the 90s Band. For more information, visit FSMFD.org or @FranklinSquareFD on Instagram or Facebook.
Don’t become a victim of identity theft! Learn tips on how to avoid identity theft, what to do if it does happen to you, Internet privacy, and become aware of the most prominent digital scams that are currently out there. Monday, June 3, 6 p.m. 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. Visit FranklinSquarePL.org or call (516) 4883444 for more information.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
Sewanhaka BOE meets
Sewanhaka Central High School District holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 25, 8 p.m. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month unless otherwise indicated, in the library at Floral Park Memorial High School until further notice. For more information, contact (516) 488-9800.
At any age we can adopt lifestyle habits to maintain or even potentially improve our brains and possibly delay cognitive decline. Visit Elmont Library, Tuesday, June 4, 1 p.m., for workshop with the Long Island Alzheimer’s Association. 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For more info, visit ElmontLibrary.org or contact (516) 354-5280.
May 30, 2024 —
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 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 2006-4, -againstLUZ FONSECA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 11, 2019, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and LUZ FONSECA, 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 June 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1342 EAST STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 35-84-8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT (NOT AN INCORPORATED VILLAGE) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003767/2016. Kevin J. O’Brien, 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. 146653
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2005-AHL
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AHL, -against-
ESCOBAR, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 15, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2005-AHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AHL is the Plaintiff and ESCOBAR, MARITZA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 13, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 52 LUCILLE AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 35-36-42, 43 & 44. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FRANKLIN SQUARE (NOT INCORPORATED) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 602538/2020. Ronald J. Ferraro, 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. 146659
LEGAL NOTICE
SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent
TO:Grassi & Co. Office of the NYS Attorney General
Jasper Surety
Victoria Greenbaum
Paul Pucilowski
Carol Mooshian
Mary Curley
Martin Trent any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said Thomas Joseph Wojcik, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal
representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained
A petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on June 12, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Joseph Wojcik, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any):
1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility, and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;
2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 25,981.44 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 7,327.14 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);
3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 45,495.78 as and for legal fees and $ 8,262.38 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 53,758.16, of which $ 20,758.16 has been paid and $ 33,000.00 is unpaid;
4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 12,400.00, of which $ 6,400.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety;
6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Thomas Joseph Wojcik, Decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, April 29, 2024
(Seal)
HON. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY
Surrogate Signature of Attorney s/ Debra Keller Leimbach
Chief Clerk
Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC
Firm Name (516) 538-1111
Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 146605
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
INDEX NO: 608851/2017
Notice of Sale Easton Capital Corp. X Plaintiff, - against745 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
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 June 11, 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 May 3, 2024
146607
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. JENNY A. EBERT, AS ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF RICHARD EBERT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 24, 2023, 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 June 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 23 Franklin Street, 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 474 and Lots 17 & 18. Approximate amount of judgment is $184,387.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613100/2021. 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.
Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 191150-3 146805
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiffagainst - BERNIL LOPES, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 2, 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 18th day of June, 2024 at 2:00 PM. 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 South Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 93 Frederick Avenue, South Floral Park, (Town of Hempstead) New York 11001. (SBL#: 32?346?1?4) Approximate amount of lien $751,495.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 013346/2012 FKA 12-013346. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
Dated: February 5, 2024
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 146765
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank N.A., successor Trustee to Bank of America, N.A., successor in interest to LaSalle Bank N.A., on behalf of the Registered Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-AQ1, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Joan Thaxter; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 273 Bedford Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 33 Block 173 Lot 105. Approximate amount of judgment $967,396.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed
Judgment Index# 613778/2022. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: April 29, 2024 80572 146746
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:
Wavelength Consulting & Strategy, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 04/14/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 286 Marguerite Ave, South Floral Park, New York 11001
Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 146793
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. IMPERIOUS CORPORATION, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2023, 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 June 26, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 389 Hunnewell 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 35, Block 62 and Lots 19-20. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,342.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608286/2021. 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.
Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 202085-2 146941
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, -againstMERITUS MALIVERT, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on July 18, 2018, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and MERITUS MALIVERT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 26, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 83 NORFOLK DRIVE WEST, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 37Q18-13.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN AT ELMONT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 001512/2012. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 146943
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 617727/2022
DATE FILED: 12/16/2022
SUMMONS
L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstLEON THOMAS, MONICA THOMAS and LUPE F. LUPA A/K/A LUPE F. SILVA, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-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 LEON THOMAS, MONICA THOMAS and LUPE F. LUPA AWA LUPE F. SILVA, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; BCN RES CAP 1 LLC; COLUMBIA STATE BANK, SUCCESSOR TO HOUSEHOLD BANK FSBo, ELM CAPITAL LLC; BELMONT ACQUISITIONS LLC; DB TL HOLDCO LLC; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; LONG ISLAND TAX REDUCTIONS INC.; LAST CHANCE FUNDING INC., “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.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 14, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.
THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 32, Block 379, Lot 114. Plaintiff designates
Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.
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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: December 15, 2022 LEVY & LEVY
Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #101449 146937
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NAVEED ANWAR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2023, 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 on June 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 45 S. Covert Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003 a/k/a 45 Convert 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 523 and Lots 116-117. Approximate amount of judgment is $468,132.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602352/2020. Cash will not be accepted. 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.
Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510-4020 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146939
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO. 29-2024
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, -againstERNST FENELON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 22, 2024, wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC is the Plaintiff and ERNST FENELON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON, 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 June 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 206 109TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-404-252.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 614577/2021. Jane P. Shrenkel, 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. 146945
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended,ONLY” at hearing was duly called and held May 7th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2024, amending Section 202-56 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “PARKING FOR FIREMEN ONLY” at various locations.
Dated: May 7, 202 New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147050
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO.450-2024
Adopted: May 7, 2024 Councilmember Goosby 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. 443-2024, adopted April 9th, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of 7th of May, 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
HATHAWAY AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 293 feet west of the west curbline of Len Road, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-113/24)
HEATHCOTE ROAD - west side, starting at a point 53 feet south of the south curbline of 106th Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-89/24)
HUNNEWELL AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 151 feet north of the north curbline of Russell Street, north for for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-82/24)
MARGUERITE AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 247 feet north of the north curbline of Pelham Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-105/24)
FRANKLIN SQUARE
VAN BUREN AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 167 feet east of the east curbline of Franklin Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-85/24) ROOSEVELT
ANDREWS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 186 feet south of the south curbline of Elizabeth Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-84/24)
GRENADA AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 225 feet west of the west curbline of Conlon Road, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-104/24) UNIONDALE
CLARENDON ROAD - east side, starting at a point 330 feet south of the southeast curbline of Cedar Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-109/24) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: FRANKLIN SQUARE
FRANKLIN PLACE - south side, starting at a point 350 feet east of the east
curbline of Garden City Road, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-471/08 - 11/18/08)
(TH-114/24) ; 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 Muscarella and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 147052 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 6/05/2024 at 11:00 AM to consider the following applications and appeals: 11:00 A.M. RE-OPENING 553/23. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Gurjinder & Sarbjit Singh, Variances lot area occupied, front yards setbacks on Chestnut St. & Willow Rd., construct dwelling (demolish existing dwelling)., S/E cor. Chestnut St. & Willow Rd., a/k/a 799 Chestnut St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 147065
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 27-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 7th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 27-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 27-2024, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.
Dated: May 7, 202 New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147048
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 26-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 7th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 26-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 26-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.
Dated: May 7, 202 New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147047
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO.28-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 7th day of May, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No.28-2024, the following the closed of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No.28-2024, to amend Section 202-52 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead to include and repeal a “FIRE ZONES” location in ELMONT.
Dated: May 7, 202 New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147049
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Q. I bought a previous business, as a tenant, and made changes, because even though it was a gym, my business is nutrition. I was told that the business is different, and now I need a “change of use” zoning variance. I also learned from the fire alarm company that even though I am not changing the interiors, I am going to have to add wall covering to both sides of the wall because it is required to be two-hour rated and the current space is one hour. This is unfair. My landlord says it is up to me, that they rented it “as is,” and I should have checked everything. My attorney is looking into how to get the landlord to make the building code-compliant, and I don’t understand why I need a zoning variance. How could I have avoided this, how do I deal with it, and how much time and money is it going to cost?
A. Let’s start with the time. If all of the issues you described take place, you could be looking at five to nine months, typically, and possibly more, depending on the many factors involved. Your landlord has to be part of the process by providing information and, depending on the jurisdiction, signatures on the paperwork for the processes.
There are several processes: plans, a building permit application process, zoning board process, site work and inspections, and then final sign-off are the normal procedures. Again, depending on the cooperation and decisions of all the parties, the process could take much longer. When this happens, which is quite often, I have to warn the tenant that a year for this process is not unexpected, because we rarely see the landlord lending a hand or the government processes moving quickly. You should plan accordingly by deducting the costs for not being open, paying rent and utilities and incidentals.
I am certain that this is not what anyone wants to hear, but the reality is that few people engage a professional to assess zoning or record drawings of what exists and what governmental procedures will become involved. To compound the problem, the levels of approvals from different authorities are scattered, not in one jurisdiction. There are county, local and fire marshal requirements, all separate from one another. Health department, fire marshal and county road requirements are outside the requirements of your local jurisdiction.
Unfortunately, the search and sales process often overlooks the research necessary to understand what you are really supposed to know before the rental or purchase transaction is completed. Compounded with the problems is that policies, procedures and building codes are not stagnant. They evolve based on health, safety and cost factors including taxes and other forms of government funds. This is the reality of taking a property, and I have often asked government to communicate their changes to all the people involved with sales, legal transactions, building design, owners, etc. Instead, it is “buyer, beware.” Good luck!
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INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?
more than ever
Across the United States today, law enforcement agencies are being forced to contend with a previously unforeseen convergence of crises:
An explosion in fentanyl and other illicit drug trafficking. Millions of migrants who have recently crossed the southern border. And a criminal recidivism problem fueled by progressive prosecutors and their allies in elected office.
These challenges have created a worrying national trend in law enforcement morale and a deteriorating public safety situation in many corners of America, including right here in New York. It is incumbent on all levels of government to support the men and women in blue who faithfully defend the communities they have sworn to protect.
As a retired New York City police detective who now has the pleasure of serving in Congress, I will continue fighting on Capitol Hill for solutions to
Inever really thought of myself as being the product of a large family until much later in life.
When I was growing up, most knew only of my younger sister, Renee. Maybe an older brother or an older sister. But in reality, I have six brothers and sisters, which is hard to fathom — especially since I didn’t grow up with most of them.
And we only have time to blame for that.
My oldest brother, Randy, was already an adult when I was born, and welcomed his first son — my oldest nephew — when I was barely out of the crib.
He and I share our father in common, as do my two other oldest sib-
the problems plaguing police officers nationwide.
Americans of all backgrounds travel to Washington to advocate for a host of policies that are important to them.
Between May 12 and May 18, thousands of law enforcement professionals converged on the Capitol to speak with legislators in support of pro-police legislation, highlight the need for additional federal assistance for policing agencies, and memorialize law enforcement heroes who died in the line of duty.
islation, the Police Our Border Act, passed in the House of Representatives on May 17.
This bill would require the Justice Department to compile a report on the experiences of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement officers working on issues related to immigration along the country’s southern border.
I will continue to fight for solutions to the problems plaguing officers nationwide.
During this year’s Police Week, I was honored to meet with representatives of several policing agencies, including former colleagues from the NYPD, to lay a wreath in memory of fallen police professionals at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, to stand alongside fellow House Republicans with law enforcement experience in support of pro-police House legislation, and to memorialize the life of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was murdered in March during a traffic stop in Queens.
In addition to those activities, I am especially pleased to report that my leg-
Regretfully, law enforcement agencies across the country are being forced to contend with the consequences of the ongoing influx of migrants, with many local police departments thrust onto the front lines of this national crisis thanks to the Biden administration’s inability to secure our homeland.
The Police Our Border Act would provide Congress a clear picture of the new burden placed on law enforcement professionals as a result of the migrant crisis, and help legislators determine where best to divert critical federal resources law enforcement officers so desperately need.
The national conversation about policing has been volatile in recent years, and far too many officers have been unjustly targeted by an unholy alliance of radical legislators, soft-on-
crime prosecutors and district attorneys, and the perennially out-of-touch progressive activist class that have been advancing their abolish-the-police agenda.
Indeed, we have seen the fruits of these dangerous leftist ideologues in the form of New York’s disastrous “bail reform” legislation, the ascendancy of seemingly pro-criminal Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and antisemitic rioters on many college campuses targeting law enforcement professionals who were deployed simply to protect Jewish students and keep the peace.
The burgeoning anti-police alliance in American society today underscores the need for pro-police Americans and their elected representatives to make their voices heard, publicly support the nation’s law enforcement professionals, and stand up to those who seek to undermine the men and women in blue.
During my time in the NYPD, we were often called to remember the department’s motto, fidelis ad mortem — “faithful unto death.”
For as long as I have breath, I will fight for the men and women in blue, because they need our support, now more than ever.
Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.
Watching life move too fast
lings, Christine and Ricky. We never shared a household. By the time I was old enough to remember anything, they were already on their own, starting their own families.
The siblings that I share with my mom, however, were younger, though not by much. Her oldest son, Rich — yes, I have two brothers with the same first name — is nine years older than me. My sister, Lynette, isn’t too far behind. We all did share a home together — that is, until they grew up and moved out, all while Renee and I were still in elementary school.
been even better.
Not having children of my own, I never had to experience that “empty nest” syndrome I’ve heard so much about. That is, until last weekend, when my youngest niece, Laci, picked up her high school diploma at a rural Pennsylvania school.
D on’t wait until so much of it has passed to appreciate it the most.
I sometimes imagine what it would’ve been like if we had all grown up together. Yet I’m glad life turned out the way it did. Growing up with my many nephews and nieces has been a fantastic experience. Seeing them start their own families and find success has
I am so proud of my niece and all that she’s accomplished in school. She’s already a certified nurse assistant, and she’ll attend Penn State University in the fall. Her brother, Ryan, is working to establish himself as an electrician. My sister and her husband, Ben, have raised some great kids.
But still, did they all have to grow up so fast? I still have a picture of me holding baby Laci in my arms for the first time some 18 years ago. I still have a picture of a note when she asked, as a
very young girl, when “Unkle Mike” was coming to visit.
Laci is smart (graduating with honors), knows what she wants, and for her, the sky’s the limit. But even she will soon experience the same thing all of us have felt — how the older we get, the faster life moves. Where, in one minute, she’s an infant in your arms, and in the next, she’s a young woman ready to start her post-high school life. It won’t be long before Laci and Ryan have families of their own, and they’ll scratch their heads, wondering how it all went by so quickly.
That’s where living in the moment really becomes valuable. Taking a breath. Pausing everything. Just enjoying what’s in front of us.
God has created a beautiful world, and filled it with so many beautiful things. Don’t wait until so much of life has passed to appreciate it the most.
Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
e just voted on school and library budgets — and the trustees to manage them — but our work isn’t over. Not yet.
All of us need to get out and vote again in just a few weeks, in the primary election on June 25. And some of will also have an earlier vote as well, on June 18, for political offices in our own communities.
Yes, that’s a lot of voting. But it’s the very essence of democracy, and what helps make our country so amazing.
Voting is often described as a cornerstone of democracy, a fundamental right that empowers all of us to shape our government and its policies. While presidential elections draw significant attention, local and primary elections frequently suffer from lower voter turnout.
Many people question the importance of these smaller-scale elections — especially if the outcome seems predetermined. But voting in local and primary elections is crucial for a number of reasons, and every vote truly does matter.
Local elections directly affect our daily lives in ways that national elections do not. They determine who will make decisions about schools, public safety infrastructure and local taxes.
By participating in these local elections, we have a direct hand in shaping our neighborhoods, and ensuring that their specific needs and concerns are addressed.
Primaries — like the ones involving Assembly and State Senate seats on June 25 — are another critical juncture of the democratic process. They determine which candidates will appear on the ballot in the general election, effectively shaping the choices available to voters.
The primary is often the most competitive phase of an election, particularly in areas where one political party dominates. Yet by voting in primaries, we can influence the selection of candidates who best represent our views and values.
This is especially important when considering the diversity of opinions within a political party, whether you’re Republican or Democrat. A broad spectrum of candidates can lead to more nuanced and representative governance.
A common misperception is that an individual vote doesn’t matter, particularly if the outcome seems predictable. History, however, is replete with examples of elections that were decided by a handful of votes. Local and primary elections often have much lower turn-
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On Feb. 5, Merrick Garland, the U.S. attorney general, received Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report and conclusions following his interviews with President Biden about the classified documents found at Biden’s home in Delaware and other locations.
Hur concluded there was insufficient evidence to justify charging the president with criminal misconduct. The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Kentucky Republican Congressman James Comer, requested and received from the Justice Department the 250-page transcript of the two interviews, which extended over a five-hour period.
On March 12, the House Judiciary Committee — chaired by Ohio Republican Congressman Jim Jordan — held a public hearing in which members of the committee questioned Hur about the interviews and his conclusion. At no point during the hearing did Hur, armed with a copy of the transcript, state that it was incomplete or inaccurate in any way.
Nevertheless, in May, Comer — whose months-long efforts to come up with crimes and misdemeanors sufficient to impeach the president have come to naught — demanded that the Justice Department give the committee the audiotapes of the interview, ostensibly to confirm that the transcript did not leave anything out or was inaccurate.
Citing executive privilege, the White House has refused to comply with Comer’s request.
On May 16, the Republican members of the Oversight and Judiciary committees voted to hold Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over the audiotapes. That same day, Comer sent out an email seeking donations from his con-
out than national elections, meaning that each vote carries more weight. Close races can — and do — happen, and a few votes can tip the balance. At the same time, higher voter participation can lend greater legitimacy to the elected officials and the democratic process itself, fostering a more engaged and responsive government.
And, if nothing else, these local elections set the stage for future national leaders. Look at U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito. The former New York Police Department detective and volunteer firefighter was first elected to the Hempstead town council in 2016. Now D’Esposito is helping to make decisions not just for parts of Nassau County, but the entire country.
Congressman Tom Suozzi is another product of local elections. He was elected mayor of Glen Cove in 1993, and moved on to become the Nassau County executive in 2001. He went to Congress in 2016, left in 2022 for a gubernatorial run, and then returned this year to replace his disgraced successor, George Santos.
Voting in local and primary elections is essential. Even if the outcome seems certain, showing up to vote is a powerful statement of engagement and commitment to the democratic process.
stituents and others in which he claimed that Biden and his advisers were “terrified that I, James Comer, will release the recordings, forcing the media and the Democrats to answer for the dismal decline of Biden’s mental state.”
Obviously, since the transcript is complete, the only reason that Comer and his fellow Republicans want the audiotapes is to use edited parts of
them in ads, in attempts to prove Biden’s diminishing mental competence.
Perhaps the first televised presidential debate between Biden and former president Donald Trump, scheduled to take place on June 27, will reveal to some degree the mental competence of both candidates.
MIRIAM LEVINE HELBOK Bronx
the other week, I attended an extraordinarily interesting lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, in Oyster Bay, by Megan Rhodes Victor, about bars and meeting places for gender-nonconforming people in the 1700s. During Dr. Victor’s lecture, I was struck not only by the fascinating cultural history of so-called molly houses — the 18th- and 19th-century term for places where gay men and others with nontraditional gender preferences could slip away from a society that refused to accept them — but also by how recent the research on this topic was.
For most of the 200 years following the end of the molly house era, the historical records, and even the existence, of such establishments were suppressed and denied, out of fear of “poisoning” the morals of society.
This got me thinking: How much history has been lost, ignored or forgotten simply because it didn’t conform with societal norms, or made people uncomfortable, or didn’t fit a political narrative. Only in the past 20 years or so have historians and archaeologists been able to explore so many fascinating examples
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of different cultures, minorities and characteristics of historical figures without the weight of societal pressure, and expectations of what is “good history,” holding them back.
Because all history is good history. The more we learn about our past, the better understanding we’ll have of how we got where we are today, and where we’re headed tomorrow. And the more we learn about historically marginalized communities and the fascinating roles their members played in our world story, the more we will learn to accept others who are different from us.
Army into a professional fighting force at Valley Forge, never married, and had close, intimate relationships with male aides-de-camp and secretaries throughout his life.
H ow much history has been lost because it didn’t conform to societal norms?
To quote a random poster on the internet: “Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable. Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset. Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry. If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”
Such scholarship is also essential in challenging jingoistic, nationalistic and downright bigoted conceptions of history. For example, most people are likely unaware that several of our American Founding Fathers were gender-nonconformers. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian-American military officer who molded the Continental
Palestinian Arabs did not create a state, and instead started a war against Israel, the first of many — and they lost all of them.
Alexander Hamilton, who was probably what we would call bisexual today, and his “particular friend,” John Laurens, were also likely lovers, because the language they used when writing to each other was practically drowning in romantic and sexual innuendo, even when a reader today takes into consideration the overtly flowery and dramatic language of the times. Indeed, the letters they exchanged were so spicy that when Hamilton’s son was writing his father’s biography and publishing his correspondence, he blanked out entire sections of the letters, and on one letterhead even wrote, “I must not publish the whole of this.”
Beyond the gender-nonconforming community, there is also the fascinating history of the Muslim-Americans who fought for our country in the American Revolution. Muster rolls listing men with Muslim names, such as Bampett Muhamed, Yusuf Ben Ali and Joseph Saba, who were probably of West African descent, show that as far back as the United States has existed, Islam has been a proud and essential ingredient in
our cultural melting pot.
When people argue against gay people being allowed to serve in the military, or that a woman’s place is only in the home, or that transgender people don’t actually exist and are an excuse for predatory behavior, they’re not just being close-minded, they’re also rejecting historical precedents. If gay people aren’t right for the military, how do you explain the conquests of Alexander the Great, whose best friend, Hephaestion, was also his lover? If women only belong in the home, then explain the breathtaking intelligence of Marie Curie. And if being trans is a recent phenomenon, then why do records of transgender or gender-nonconforming people exist in various cultures since before the Vikings?
History shows that our biases against these and other minorities is not only shortsighted, ugly and, frankly, idiotic, but also plain wrong. Which is why it is so important that aspects of historical study that have been suppressed for centuries be allowed to see the light of day. To quote Capt. Raymond Holt from the Fox/NBC series “Brooklyn 99” — played by the late, incomparable Andre Braugher — “Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place.”
Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.
Why does ignorance about the history of Palestine and Israel still persist? Palestine was an ancient land, named by the Romans, and was home to the Jews for thousands of years. The indigenous Palestinians were the Jews.
In 1923, the British decreed that 70 percent of the Palestine Mandate — which they won by defeating the Ottoman Empire in World War I — should become an Arab state, and named it Transjordan, later shortened to Jordan.
In World War II, the Nazis — who were supported by the Arabs of Palestine (the Mufti of Jerusalem spent the war years in Germany as Hitler’s guest) — were defeated. Then, after much deliberation, the United Nations decided to divide what was left of the land of the Palestine Mandate.
The Jews of Palestine were offered roughly half of what was left of the mandate territory (perhaps 10 percent of the original land) in order to establish their own state. And the Arabs were offered the other part. The population settlements were considered.
In 1948, the Jews created Israel. The
According to international law, all territory lost by the aggressors in a war that they started belongs to the defenders. The Israelis should own Gaza and the West Bank. They don’t want it. They just want to be left alone, in peace, having absorbed more Jews who were forced to leave Muslim lands than the total number of Arabs who left Palestine/Israel during the wars that the Arabs started.
The Jordanians controlled the Palestinian part of the land for 19 years, but in all that time, the Palestinian Arabs never created a state. They had several chances to do so, but each time they refused.
Now they are chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Most of the protesters now don’t know the name of the river or the sea, but their stated goal is to destroy Israel, and create yet another Arab state, without any Jews, as they declared in their newly proposed charter.
To say this is justice is ludicrous!
The Palestinian Arabs have exported their “intifada” to the world. They rely on people’s ignorance of their history to justify their absurd grievances. They have created no viable companies or societies on their own.
The United Nations and Israel have paid for their housing, food and living expenses. The Arabs maintain “refugee camps” 75 years after they lost the war they began, instead of creating peaceful societies. They are the only people, in the history of civilization, to demand they still be designated ”refugees” generations after the war they initiated had ended.
Ignorance is not bliss. Hamas and the Palestinian Arab protesters have used “useful idiots” to advance their cause, as described by a former member of Hamas. The time to stop that is now.
