Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 06-08-2023

marches on Memorial Day

A Memorial Day for those of all ages

Kicking off the Belmont Stakes

Men of Elmont host a summit to remember

By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

“It’s never goodbye — it’s just see you later.”

Those were the parting words from Kevin Dougherty, principal of Elmont Memorial High School, for the large crowd at the seventh annual Men of Elmont summit — the final one for the beloved program founder.

Affectionately known as “Doc,” Dougherty announced in April that he was leaving the school district after eight years. The 2023 summit theme — “MOE4Life” — focused not only on Dougherty’s departure, but on brotherhood and carrying on

the Men of Elmont legacy.

“Nobody can ever take this away from us, and what we’ve done, and what happened here in Elmont,” Dougherty said. “We will remember that forever, we will tell stories about it — and I know that this will be carried on, because this isn’t about one person.”

Dougherty brought the program to the high school in 2016 with the initial thought of helping boys who were getting into trouble at school.

His goal was to give the students a space to have real discussions about topics of interest to them, and to set them on the

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Cancer-stricken firefighter in desperate need of stem cells

By REI WolFSoHN Intern

Firefighters from the Franklin Square Munson Fire Department are banding together for a fellow firefighter in need.

Chris Dand, a 25-year member of the department, is in need of a bone marrow transplant for his fight against a rare and aggressive cancer, and the department is hosting a stem cell donor drive to help recruit potential donors next Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The Fire Department partnered with Be the Match — a marrow registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program — to run the donor drive

and hand out saliva swab kits for testing compatibility. The department encourages people to test even sooner than the drive.

“Timing is everything — so the earlier, the better,” Fire Commissioner Les Saltzman said. “The more people on the registry, the better.”

Those who are interested in testing but can’t make it to the event may acquire a test from BeTheMatch.org and test anytime at home.

Once they are in the registry, Be the Match can match a person with anyone in need of a donor, anywhere in the country, at any time.

“How many people can say that they donated their stem cells and cured somebody of cancer and changed their life forever?” said Louis Sabatino, former Franklin Square Munson chief.

Dand’s journey with cancer

Dand was first diagnosed with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, a rare and aggressive cancer, in 2018. It is believed to have stemmed from when he was helping at ground zero in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The median age for diagnosis of the disease is 61, and it affects more men than women.

In 2019, Dand received his

first bone marrow transplant, from his brother.

It wasn’t a perfect match, but it was enough to put Dand into remission.

Since his first diagnosis, Dand has had to be careful about getting sick, since his immune system is low-functioning. As well, he has faced multiple medical side effects from cancer treat-

ment.

The first time around, Dand “underwent treatment for months, taking a tremendous physical toll on his body,” according to the Fire Department.

His treatment the first time around was “pretty torturous,” Sabatino said. He was unable to

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The Franklin Square Cub Scouts marched in the community’s annual Memorial Day Parade, sporting patriotic beaded necklaces. Story, more photos, page 3.

Honoring fallen veterans on Memorial Day

The Elmont American Legion Post 1033 hosted its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29.

Marchers stepped off at roughly 10 a.m. at Sewanhaka High School and walked down to Elmont Library.

Hundreds of individuals from various community groups and organizations, as well as local elected officials participated in the commemorative event.

Following the parade, refreshments were served at the Elmont Post 1033.

Hundreds of members of the Elmont community showed their appreciation for veterans and honored all those who sacrificed their lives for freedom at the annual Elmont Memorial Day Parade on May 29.

spectators lined tHe streets of Elmont to cheer on those marching in the Memorial Day parade.

tHe elmont memorial High School Marching Band and dancers performed on the parade route.

— Ana Borruto

Christine Rivera/Herald photos

Franklin Square observes Memorial Day

The Franklin Square community came together on May 29 for its annual Memorial Day Parade to honor and pay tribute to not only the fallen heroes from back home, but around the country. Hundreds participated in the event, including several local organizations such as the Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 93, the Franklin Square Civic Association, the Twelve Apostles Council #5001 and more. Following the parade, a memorial service was held at the Veterans Memorial Statue at Rath Park on Naple Avenue.

MeMbers of The Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 93 paid tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes by marching in the community parade.

sogna bella sanTana, 8, sang her heart out during the event.

sTuDenTs of The H. Frank Carey High School marching band performed at the Franklin Square Memorial Day parade.

Billy Harrison/Herald photos

The MeMorial Day parade finished with a ceremonial gun salute to all of the service men and women who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedoms.

larry Cozzolino anD baby Jordan dressed in their best patriotic apparel for the Franklin Square Memorial Day Parade.

Danny Donoghue, CenTer, handed out red and blue beaded necklaces to parade spectators.

–Ana Borruto

Community bids farewell to beloved principal

right track.

Over time, he recruited several mentors to help teach core leadership values through weekly meetings and regular community service initiatives with the students. The group’s members follow the “LDRSHIP” mantra — loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

Several alumni returned to Elmont Memorial High School for the special yearend summit to share how their experiences with Men of Elmont and the core values they learned shaped their personal and professional lives after high school.

They encouraged the young students to never doubt their abilities, know their worth and what they stand for, and to understand the importance of giving back to others. They also urged the students to surround themselves with people who will build them up and not tear them down.

“You have an amazing opportunity to not only show up for yourself, but to show up for the person you are yet to become,” panelist Matt Sanchez said.

Hundreds of students, parents and Elmont community members showed up to give Dougherty a proper send-off.

Although it was an emotional evening, there were plenty of joyous moments as well.

Both the Elmont School Choir and the Elmont Dance Team put on powerful performances. The Men of Elmont advisors and students also put together a video tribute for Dougherty to show their gratitude for everything he has done for the program.

Several graduating seniors received leadership awards from their Men of Elmont mentors and took part in a transfer of leadership ceremony, where they chose their successors to serve as program leaders next year.

A lasting legacy in Elmont Dougherty told the audience that he knew he wanted to become an educator when he was an 18-year-old college student and had just lost a very dear friend.

They played basketball together, and although they only knew each other for roughly nine months, Dougherty said he gifted him “a whole different perspective” on life.

“He changed my life — and one night he just never woke up,” Dougherty said.

“That made me realize the harsh truth of you got to make every single day on this planet count.”

Over the past eight years as principal,

Qualifying for Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care

Spend-down. Look-back. Penalty Period. Uncompensated Transfer. These are just some of the terms Medicaid uses to determine eligibility for long-term care coverage. Medicaid is a combined federal and state program that pays for long-term care at home (community Medicaid) or in a nursing facility (institutional Medicaid). Asset, income and gift rules vary for community Medicaid versus institutional Medicaid.

To qualify for community Medicaid, an individual cannot make more than about $1,700 per month and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. A married couple cannot make more than about $2,300 per month and cannot own more than about $40,000 in assets. Applicants can “spend down” excess income to the allowed amount by paying for medical expenses.

To qualify for institutional Medicaid, an individual can keep $50 per month (the excess goes to the nursing home) and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. For married couples, the spouse at home can keep about $3,700 per month and can own between about

$75,000 and $130,000 in assets. If the spouse at home makes more than $3,700 per month, she may have to contribute some of the excess to the spouse’s cost of care. For married couples, the residence, up to value of about $1,000,000 and one car are exempt (not counted as assets). Everyone can have a burial trust worth up to $1,500 or any amount in an irrevocable pre-paid funeral trust.

Community Medicaid and institutional Medicaid also differ in “look-back” and gift rules. An institutional Medicaid application asks if you transferred (gifted) any assets in the last five years, hence the “five-year look-back period.” If the answer is yes, the transfer creates a penalty period, which causes a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Community Medicaid does not currently have a look-back period, so you may transfer assets out of your name this month and qualify for Medicaid next month. New York is considering imposing a new thirty month lookback for community care in 2024. Now is the time to act to protect your assets.

Dougherty has not only made his mark through Men of Elmont, but has spearheaded changes to the high school and community as a whole.

Dougherty achieved a 97 percent graduation rate at Elmont Memorial High School, bettering the national average of 86 percent as of 2020. He drastically reduced the student suspension rate, and the New York State Department of Education has recognized Elmont as one of the top 10 schools for graduating young men of color.

During the height of the pandemic in 2021, Dougherty noticed a rise of food insecurity in the Elmont area. He helped jumpstart a food distribution effort at the high school, targeting 20 to 30 families that he knew needed assistance. He reached out to staff and community members about donating nonperishable food.

Dougherty and the Men of Elmont were praised for creating a 2020 police training video, in which students talked about their experiences with police officers and offered suggestions for improving relations between the Nassau County Police Department and communities of color.

“Mr. Dougherty just changed the trajectory of my life so much,” said Osa

Omeike, Men of Elmont Class of 2020. “Just his mentorship, his wisdom, and more than anything, his willingness to believe in me and all of us.”

Although he made great strides as principal, Dougherty also faced some obstacles, particularly during the past year.

Dougherty had been placed on an unexplained leave of absence right before the start of the 2022-23 school year, in what administration officials described as a “sabbatical.” The move sparked protests among parents and students, who demanded answers about his sudden removal. Dougherty was reinstated to his position on Oct. 11.

“When I couldn’t talk to anybody, and I was sitting at home, on sabbatical, reminiscing, thinking, you all brought me back from the dead,” he said to the audience. “(That power) is what’s going to cause this work to continue, because you hold that within you.”

The principal ended the night surrounded by his students, hugging each and every one of them. He described his time as principal as an “absolute pleasure and honor.”

“I have the best job on Earth,” Dougherty said.

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Senior Terrell lewiS received a leadership award at the 2023 Men of Elmont summit. Adviser Jon Johnson, right, said it was a pleasure to watch Lewis grow into a true leader through the program.

i know that this will be carried on.

Kevin dougherTy Men of Elmont founder

CRIME bRIEfS

Unknown man assaults three women in Elmont

The second and third women were reported transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment for their inju-

Police described the suspect as a Black man of stocky build, roughly 40 years old and five-foot-10, with a goatee style beard, short black hair, wearing a black sweater, white colored t-shirt with the words “True Religion” on the front, black colored jeans and black sneakers.

Detectives ask if anyone has information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers remain anonymous.

–Rei Wolfsohn

Four people arrested for drug possession

All four individuals were charged with criminal possession of a drug and intent to sell. Benitez was additionally charged with sale of a drug. The defendants were arraigned on May 29.

–Rei Wolfsohn

Gang shooting leads to prison for W.H. man

A 26-year-old West Hempstead man was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for an ambush shooting of rival gang members in March 2019 that led to the death of a teen.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Sharayda Washington shot the 16-year-old and injured another teen in the 2019 shooting. The jury deliberated for two hours before reaching the verdict.

“This defendant, trying to settle a score with a rival and elevate his status within his own gang, fired a barrage of bullets at a young man who was standing with an unsuspecting group, killing 16-year-old Josiah Tucker and injuring another teen,” said Donnelly. “This violent outburst took place as members of the community were walking the streets in broad daylight, and just steps away from the Nassau County District Court,

which had people exiting for the day. Thankfully, no one else was hurt. My office remains committed to ridding Hempstead of senseless and deadly gang violence.”

Donnelly said that, on March 13, 2019, Washington, a member of the Bloods gang, fired 10 shots with a .22 caliber handgun at a group of nine individuals who were part of the Crips gang, in retribution for an altercation that took place a week earlier between the rival gangs.

Sixteen-year-old Josiah Tucker was struck in the chest and a second 16-yearold victim was shot in the buttocks. Both teens were taken to NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island, where Tucker was later pronounced dead.

Washington fled the scene following the shooting and was later caught in Georgia and extradited.

Burglar sought after W.H. gas station theft

Nassau County Police are looking for a suspected burglar who was caught on video stealing more than $300 from a West Hempstead gas station.

Police said the burglary happened on May 25 at 3:10 a.m. at the Mobile Gas Station on 579 Hempstead Turnpike.

An employee of the gas station arrived to open the store when he saw that the front door was already unlocked, according to police. Officers arrived and discovered that an adult male had

entered the gas station and over $300 from a cash register. Multiple boxes cigarettes were also taken.

Police said the suspect is an adult man who was last wearing a blue mask, gloves, dark hoodie, and yellow pants.

Anyone with information about the burglary should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.

–Mark Nolan

Ryder receives Woman of Distinction Award

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Each year, the State Senate honors women in politics who go above and beyond for their communities. Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder has been recognized as one of these “Women of Distinction” for her decades of service to Lynbrook and the town.

“I get a great deal of fulfillment, personal satisfaction and joy from service to others,” Ryder said. “It’s extremely rewarding to me. I enjoy it very much and it’s such a big part of my life.”

Ryder has been volunteering for more than 25 years. In 2021 she channeled that community-mindedness into her work at the time as a Lynbrook village trustee, and her success there earned her an appointment to the Town Board in March. Earlier this month she was honored as a Woman of Distinction by Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a lifelong resident of Malverne who is familiar with Ryder’s work on Long Island.

“Laura Ryder is a wonderful advocate and representative of her district,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “She is a person of grace and dignity who gives her all to her community. I think she’s a shining example of what we all would like to see in our communities.”

Ryder attended the awards ceremony in Albany on May 16 with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Shannon. She

was one of 63 women who were honored.

To residents of Lynbrook and beyond who have benefited from Ryder’s decades of service, the accolade comes as no surprise. “I personally look for people who have contributed significantly to the community,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said of her criteria for the Woman of Distinction award. “Who are involved in charitable work, serving the most vulnerable. And people like Miss Ryder, who have served in a social capacity, I think, make great candidates for this award.”

Ryder is the founder and chair of the Lynbrook Cares Committee, managing a group of volunteers who help elderly and disabled people with tasks like shoveling snow and landscaping. She also volunteers for Lynbrook Community Chest, which provides financial assistance to residents who are struggling, the Lynbrook Beautification Committee and the Malverne School District Special Education PTA, so it’s no wonder that she has added Woman of Distinction to her list of accomplishments.

The award is particularly meaningful for her, Ryder said, because it not only honors her work as a public official, but recognizes the many spinning plates she and other women in politics must balance as politicians, mothers and more.

“I think women, by nature, because of the different roles that we take on in our lives — as mother, as head of our households, as wives, as employers and employees — we really have to learn how to juggle many different things going on in our lives,” she said. “And we are absolutely capable of taking on these roles and having a voice within our communities, representing our constituents and speaking on their behalf. ”

Ryder and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick both said they hope these awards encourage more women to enter politics and bring their perspectives to the public arena. Ryder also wants to show people that women don’t have to choose between their families, their careers, or service — and that it’s never too late to try something new.

“Just take a chance,” she would say to women thinking about holding public office. “I didn’t get involved in the forefront of politics until I was in my 50s, and it really was a life-changing decision. Don’t let age hold you back. Be ambitious. Go for it. Women can multitask and handle a lot. Don’t let anything hold you back. We can do it.”

Courtesy New York State Senate

HEMpStEAd tOwN COuNCILwOMAN Laura Ryder was nominated as a Woman of Distinction by State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.

Franklin Square Munson hosts donor drive

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return to work or to function as a firefighter on the ground. He has only been able to do administrative work for the department.

“We’d see Chris at the meetings, we would socialize with him, his wife and his kids,” Sabatino said. “We had put that behind us, but unfortunately it returned.”

As of last month, Dand’s cancer had returned.

At first he felt swelling in his legs, so he went to the hospital to get his blood drawn and the results showed he wasn’t in good shape, so the doctors sent him to the emergency room.

“Obviously with the treatments he has more bad days than good days,” said Joseph Gerrato, the Fire Department chief.

Since the chemo treatment kills healthy cells in addition to cancer cells, Dand needs stem cells to help all his blood cells get healthy again.

The physician performing the transplant procedure can decide whether to use stem cells or bone marrow, since the same donation can be used for both.

When the Fire Department did its first donor drive in 2018, Dand was there but wearing a mask and avoiding people.

Because he is hospitalized, he won’t make it to the upcoming drive.

Dand in the community

Dand’s comrades described him as a “well-known, positive and active member of the Franklin Square community.”

Gerrato said he has known Dand for 30 years. They joined the same clubs and hung out in the same friendship circles as teenagers. He said Dand used to tinker with cars.

“He’s the type of guy, if you call him, he’s there,” Gerrato said.

As a child, Dand was a member of Boy Scout Troop 93 and eventually moved up the ranks to Eagle Scout after completing a beautification project for the town.

Today, he mentors the boys of Troop 93, including his own son.

Dand and his wife, Dorine, have two children. He’s an ironworker by trade, and received his 25-year award in March for his involvement with the Fire Department.

“He’s a wonderful guy,” said Sabatino. “He’s really sweet. He’s a good dad to his kids. He’s a good husband to his wife.”

tHose interesteD in becoming stem cell donors can register at Be the Match with this QR code, or text ChrisDandTeam to 61474.

Courtesy of the Franklin Square Munson Fire Department

How many people can say that they donated their stem cells and cured somebody of cancer and changed their life forever?

Louis sabatino

former Franklin Square Munson Fire Department chief

Sewanhaka High School students place third in SPARK! Challenge

Northwell Health recently announced the winners of the 9th annual SPARK! Challenge at the Cradle of Aviation Museum where among thousands of participants, Sewanhaka High School landed a finalist spot.

The competition, which took place on May 15, gives students the opportunity to learn what it is like to work in various medical profession in the Northwell Health system. With this knowledge, the students then worked in teams to make posters and videos about the different disciplines.

Sewanhaka High School won third place for its poster showcasing the job of a software engineer.

“The SPARK! Challenge gives the next generation of health care professionals a glimpse of the many different types of careers they can pursue,” said Maxine Carrington, Northwell’s senior vice president and chief people officer. “Northwell is so proud to give students an opportunity to identify their potential, and how they can become the future professionals we need in this field.”

The 2023 SPARK! Challenge received

over 2,000 entries from juniors and seniors from 58 high schools across Long Island, New York City and Westchester.

Prior to the winners being announced, students participated in breakout sessions in the Cradle of Aviation to learn more about health care professions. They also heard from Jason Naidich, chief innovation officer, who was the keynote speaker at the event.

The first-place teams won Apple

Meet the Franklin Square Elmont Herald’s

new summer intern

Rei Wolfsohn, a junior at Hunter College, is joining the Franklin Square and Elmont Herald team as a 2023 summer intern.

Wolfsohn is a junior at Hunter College studying English and Journalism.

She is also the editor of Environment and Science at Headliners in Education this summer.

Watches, second-place teams won Apple Air Pods, and third-place teams were awarded gift bags.

The SPARK! Challenge was created in 2014 by Northwell’s workforce readiness team. What started out as 300 students in the competition’s first year has exploded into roughly 10,000 participating from across the area.

— Ana Borruto

She enjoys painting, hiking, playing guitar, traveling, reading and loves her dog.

This summer, Wolfsohn will be reporting on community events, writing profiles and working on a variety of hyperlocal stories for the Herald.

— Ana Borruto

Northwell Health

The Baldwin high School team was the first-place winner in the video category in the 2023 Northwell SPARK! Challenge. The team made a video about the work phlebotomists do in the health system.

Rei wolfsohn

Elmont Belmont Parade draws in thousands

It was a spectacular day for the 15th annual Paul Sapienza Elmont/Belmont Parade on June 3. Sponsored by Home Depot, Fidelis and Northwell Health, thousands of marchers made their way roughly a mile and a quarter from the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex to the Belmont Park racetrack. Home Depot decorated the path down Hempstead Turnpike.

There were three grand marshals — all of whom are prominent figures leaving their positions in Elmont. Leading the parade will be Kevin Dougherty, Kenneth Rosner and Michael Scott Cushing.

Dougherty is stepping down as principal of Elmont Memorial High School. Rosner will leave his position as superintendent of the Elmont elementary school district and is moving on to East Meadow. Cushing, a longtime resident of Elmont assigned to the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau, is relocating

Each grand marshal received a ceremonial key to Elmont designed by Frank Hrbek, who customized the keys to sport each marshal’s favorite color, with a horse stamped with their favorite number.

The New York Racing Association dedicated one of the Belmont Park races that day to the parade participants.

10 year-old eduardo Luna Cruz, left, Leticia Apunco, Lucy Luna, Rev Humberto Chavez, 11-year-old Jazmin Olivares, Beth McReynolds, Christina Lopez and 10-year-old Miguel Lopez represented the NY Race Track Chaplaincy in the parade.

american legion posT 1033 Mary Hargett, left, Stanley Madison, Steve Hargett, Sharon Earley Davis took part in the Paul Sapienza Elmont/Belmont Parade, a tradition that has served as the kick off to the Belmont Stakes for 15 years.

members of The Nassau GOP showed their support for the Belmont Stakes.

— Ana Borruto

Keith Rossein/Herald photos

The parade grand marshals Michael Scott Cushing, left bottom row, Kenneth Rosner, and Kevin Dougherty received ceremonial keys at the conclusion of the Elmont/Belmont Parade.

STEPPING OUT

by the basketful

Adventures await in local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom

Get outside and get pickin’. Strawberry season has arrived, and those luscious berries beckon. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many “u-pick” growers for a day in the berry patch.

Strawberry season reaches its peak here with the transition from spring to summer, as the fruit grows and ripen throughout May and June. Of course, local is always best, so skip the California and Florida fruit from the supermarket and pick your own.

When you return with your bounty, settle in to whip up some yummy strawberry treats. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course. But when used in a recipe? They’ll jazz up any meal.

in strawberry puree until blended. Pour batter into cooled pan. Bake cheesecake about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until edges are just set and center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack 5 minutes.

Stir together sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Spread sour cream mixture on top of cheesecake in an even layer. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Turn oven off and prop the door ajar with the handle of a wooden spoon. Let cool in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Place in refrigerator and chill until cold throughout, 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Using the remaining strawberries, halve them and arrange in concentric circles on top of cheesecake to serve.

Iris DeMent

The Americana singer-songwriter Iris DeMent visits the Landmark stage with her timeless songs blending traditional folk, country and gospel influences. With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, ‘like you’ve heard, but not really,’ and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns and old country music, Iris DeMent is considered one of the finest singer-songwriters in America today. Praised for her storytelling and songwriting abilities, her career has spanned more than three decades, seven studio albums, and collaborations with Prine, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, among others. On her new record, ‘Workin’ On A World,’ DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing.

Friday, June 9, 8 p.m. $43, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1-1/2 cups sugar

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 pounds rhubarb, strings removed, stalks cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

A classic cheesecake takes on added flavor with the addition of some luscious berries.

Graham cracker crust

• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9-1/2 crackers)

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling and topping

• 16 ounces strawberries

• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature

• 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup sour cream

Prepare graham cracker crust:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar together in a medium bowl. Press into bottom and at least 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch non-stick springform pan (if pan is not nonstick, brush first with melted butter). Bake until crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 300° F.

Then prepare filling and topping:

Hull 1/2 of the strawberries and puree in a blender or food processor. You should have about 3/4 cup puree. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups sugar in an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, on low speed, beating well after each addition, and scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat

• 4 pints strawberries, sliced

Preheat an oven to 375°F.

In a food processor, pulse together 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar and the salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the oats and pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl.

In another bowl, stir together the rhubarb, strawberries, the remaining 1/4 cup flour, and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar.

Spread the fruit filling in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using your fingers, press the topping into large clumps and scatter it over the fruit. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp, about 1 hour. Alternatively, divide the fruit and topping among eight 1/2-cup ramekins and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8.

Strawberry Smoothie

• 1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk or your preferred milk)

• 1 cup strawberries (tops removed)

• 1 banana

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

Combine all of your ingredients in your blender in the order that they are listed (liquid on the bottom and frozen on top). Blend until smooth.

His ‘Bronx Tale’

Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his solo version of ‘A Bronx Tale.’ The powerful one-man stage play depicts his bruising childhood, which included witnessing a gangland killing in the Bronx when he was 9. Palminteri plays 18 characters — friends, enemies and family all come alive on stage. ‘A Bronx Tale’ became a hit after he wrote it in 1989, and the most sought after property since ‘Rocky.’ This is the original show he wrote and performed that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical. In the tradition set forth in the 1970s by such icons as director Martin Scorsese and actors Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, Palminteri has brought grit, muscle and an evocative realism to the sidewalks of his New York neighborhood, violent as they are and were.

Sunday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., $99.50, $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com for tickets/information.

THE SCENE

June 23

The Bacon Brothers

That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, Friday, June 23, 8 p.m., as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at The Space at Westbury. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their 11th release, “Erato,” whose five songs showcase the duo’s dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations. Ticket are $45-$80; available at TheSpaceAtWestbury.com. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, June 20, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss “Baldessari and the Making of the Avant-Garde.” John Baldessari’s roster from Cal Arts featured famed artists, from Eric Fischl (who never technically took a class with him) to David Salle, James Casebere, Tony Oursler, Ericka Beckman, Ross Bleckner, Carrie Mae Weems, James Welling and so many other art stars. Examine not only Baldessari’s own art but some of the famous assignments offered by the man many consider the most influential art school teacher of the 20th century. Participation is limited; registration required. $40, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

Belmont Stakes

Experience the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes and the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win, Saturday, June 10, at Belmont Park in Elmont. 2150 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BelmontStakes.com.

Laughs at the library

Mark Brier headlines Elmont Public Library’s annual Comedy Extravaganza, Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m. 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. Visit ElmontLibrary.org for information.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu

Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Community Marketplace

After a successful launch of the event in May, Rescuing Families, Inc. is hosting its next Community Marketplace event, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With vintage, craft and thrift vendors, as well as music. Municipal Lot on Lincoln Road in Franklin Square, next to the VFW Post 2718. Go to RescusingFamilies.org for more details.

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances. The event, honoring PFY’s service to LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/pfyevent2023.

Having an event?

On stage

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 9, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, 10:15 a.m. and noon. This musical comedy adventure stars Willems’ beloved character The Pigeon, who is eager to try anything and everything. When a bus driver takes a break from the route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take the driver’s place — a pigeon. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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.

Floral Park Street Festival

The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce’s Street Fair and Festival has been rescheduled to Friday, June 9, 5 to 10 p.m. This family-friendly event includes bands, DJs, dining, face painting, balloon art, shopping and more. Also see the starting gate for the annual Belmont Stakes on site. Tulip Avenue between Verbena and Plainfield Avenues. For more information, visit FloralParkChamber. org.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel and celebrate the nation’s 75 years of independence, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, when Sid Jacobson JCC joins the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island for IsraelFest, Sunday, June 11 Enjoy family activities, 4-6 p.m., followed by concert with Israeli pop singersongwriter Harel Skatt, 6-8 p.m. The Long Island Cantors Ensemble also performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit SJJCC.org/ israelfest.

Whale of a Drink fundraiser

Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21 Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum. A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:30-3 p.m. Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

Through June

L.I. Republicans refer Santos to House Ethics

By MICHAEL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

Republican congressmen Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota have been outspoken about the need to expel their Long Island colleague, George Santos, from the House of Representatives.

In early January, D’Esposito, whose district represents the South Shore of Nassau County, was the first House Republican to call for his resignation, at a time when most Republicans had been silent on the matter.

LaLota, whose district encompasses the North Shore of Suffolk County, then joined D’Esposito in the call for his expulsion.

But they have now decided to refer Santos to the House Ethics Committee instead.

Last week, House Democrats offered a resolution to expel Santos, but when the measure reached the floor, the House voted, 221-204, to refer the matter to the committee.

LaLota and D’Esposito both agreed that referring Santos to the ethics committee is a much better way of handling the matter because the votes needed for expulsion are lacking.

“I was one of the first members of this body to call on the subject of this resolution to resign,” D’Esposito said prior to the vote. “And I am personally in favor of this individual’s expulsion from this

house. Regrettably, however, I’m in the understanding that we currently do not have the two-thirds support from members in this house to expel that individual.

“I believe that this individual is a stain on this institution, a stain on the state of New York, a stain on Long Island and a stain on the beloved Nassau County,” D’Esposito added.

LaLota openly backed D’Esposito after the vote had passed, and said that the eth

ics committee should have Santos gone within 60 days.

“While I would have preferred there to be enough votes to expel the sociopath scam artist, Congressman D’Esposito has spearheaded the next best option — to refer this matter to the ethics committee, where we expect a result within 60 days for the terrible liar to be gone, by resignation or expulsion, before August recess,” LaLota said in a statement.

Andrew Garbarino, their other Long Island colleague, who represents the South Shore of Suffolk, has been silent on the subject of Santos because he sits on the ethics committee and must abide by its policy. But Garbarino expressed support for LaLota and D’Esposito, saying that sending it to the committee is the right move politically.

“No previous vote for expulsion of a member from the house has occurred without an accompanying report from the ethics committee or another select committee set up to review said expulsion resolution,” Garbarino said in a statement. “The ethics committee is best positioned to investigate this matter. I’m reserving all other judgment until the investigation is complete.”

Occasionally referred to as the “Long Island Three,” D’Esposito, LaLota, and Garbarino have actively refused to work with Santos on anything. When Santos introduced a bill — the SALT Relief Act — that would raise the state and local tax cap to $50,000, the trio would not co-sponsor it. Instead, they introduced their own relief bill, the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023, because SALT relief has been a cornerstone of Garbarino’s tenure.

Santos has pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges, including fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements, and has reportedly said that he would not resign.

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file

REp. AntHonY D’ESpoSIto, far right, and Rep. Nick LaLota, second from left, have been outspoken about expelling George Santos from Congress, but voted last week to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, far left, serves on the committee and supports their votes.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

LoanDepot.com, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Natalie Codrington, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 21, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 246 Hathaway Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York,

SECTION: 32, BLOCK:

407, LOT: 163.

Approximate amount of judgment $640,560.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609580/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Savino, Esq., Referee

Frenkel Lambert Weiss

Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

01-088818-F00 76185

139518

LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMONS-SUPREME

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - SELENE

FINANCE LP, Plaintiff,against- MELISSA ALABAN; RANIER DE LEON A/K/A RANIER DELEON; VINCENT

VIRREY; THE UNKNOWN

HEIRS-AT- LAW, NEXTOF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT OF CLARITA V. VIRREY, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN

AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT) O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MICROF; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, DefendantsIndex No. 610816/2022

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated May 9, 2023.

July 25, 2022 Knuckles, Komosinsi & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

Dated:

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (SELENE FINANCE LP) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: May 9, 2023 Filed: May 11, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 93-36 246th Street, Floral Park, NY 11001.

Esq. 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590 Elmsford, New York 10523 Tel: (914) 345-3020

139701

R. Knuckles,

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan trust 2007-BNC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007- BNC1, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $544,794.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614211/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE5, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, V. KIRTIMATI PHAGOO, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 21, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE5, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and KIRTIMATI PHAGOO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 169 RINTIN STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010: Section 35, Block 184, Lot

131: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MUNSON, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603491/2018. Geri Friedman, 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.

139704

Jocelyn J. Austin; Victor Lee Austin; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 12, 2023 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 29, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 53 Demille Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 692 Lot 29. Approximate amount of judgment $1,166,574.55 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001218/2010. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 1, 2023

139618

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against PETER SYLVESTER, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 18, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 152 Emily Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 688 Lot 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee NY-73000071-15-2 139680

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against MAXIMO ALVARADO

A/K/A MAX A. ALVARADO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 6, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Premises known as 61 Grange Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010. Sec 35 Block 177 Lot 35 and 36. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $595,303.90 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to

provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005419/2014. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee AYSJN030 139819

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 6/14/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 390/23. FRANKLIN

SQUARE - Dina

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1, Plaintiff, v. PETER SOLOMON A/K/A PETER SOLOMON, JR, FALINYI D. JACKSON A/K/A FALINYI JACKSON, ET AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. ALEXANDER DAVIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 17, 2018, 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, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 77 Roquette Avenue a/k/a Rouquette Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 360 and Lots 26, 27 and 28. Approximate amount of judgment is $369,881.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003700/2015. 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.

Oliver E. Roche, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 231754-1 139685

Dagostino, Variance, lot area occupied, construct addition & stoop both attached to dwelling., W/s Kruze St., 524’ N/o Fenworth Blvd., a/k/a 138 Kruze St. 395/23. ELMONTMatthew & Francesca Ragona, Variances, lot area, height, front yard average setback, construct 2nd story addition, with portico which may be conducive to a 2- family dwelling., W/s Clinton St., 98’ N/o Bedford Ave., a/k/a 19 Clinton St. 396/23. FRANKLIN

SQUARE - Randy & Joi M. Soohoo, Variance, lot area occupied, construct addition with platforms & ramp all attached to dwelling., S/s Byron Ave., 478.04’ E/o Cox St., a/k/a 685 Byron Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Elmont & 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 a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

139912

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 5, 2017, and the Nunc Pro Tunc Order Amending the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on May 11, 2023, I, Nathan Jones, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 13, 2023 at the North Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 4:00 PM the premises described as follows: 115 62 238th St Elmont, NY 11003

SBL No.: 32-622-128

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004158/2011 in the amount of $829,791.56 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch &

Rochester, NY

Tel.: 855-227-5072 139933

Public Notices

MARK FRASER, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 07, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH

MORTGAGE INVESTORS

TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN

ASSET-BACKED

CERTIFICATES SERIES

2007-MLN1 is the Plaintiff and MARK FRASER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY

SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 10 ELMONT ROAD, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 361, Lot 105:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006602/2013. Richard L. Farley, 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.

139935

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P.

MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S3

MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES,

V. FRANK DISTEFANO, ET.

AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S.

BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS

TRUSTEE FOR J.P.

MORGAN ALTERNATIVE

LOAN TRUST 2006-S3

MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and FRANK

DISTEFANO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 316 DORIS AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010: Section 35, Block 57, Lot 63, 64, 75:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FRANKLIN SQUARE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612662/2018. Mark Ricciardi, 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.

139937

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust as trustee for PNPMS Trust II, Plaintiff AGAINST Raymond Crossfield, Joan Burgess Crossfield a/k/a Joan Burgess-Crossfield a/k/a Joan A. Burgess, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 6, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 161 King Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 688, LOT: 20.

Approximate amount of judgment $687,765.93 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #000629/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of

Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-073852-F00 76372 139898

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK

N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC5 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES., Plaintiff, v. JOSE VILLAFANA A/K/A JOSE J. VILLAFANA, WANDA DEJESUS, et al

Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 16, 2023, I, Ralph J. Madalena, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 10, 2023 at the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

2020 Baylis Avenue Elmont, NY 11003

Section: 32 Block: 422

Lot: 501

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Belmont Park South (Elmont) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 613304/2018 in the amount of $737,705.68 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

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Are you an ambivert?

As with any dual classification system (smart-stupid, shy-outgoing), most people don’t definitively fit into one category - even if others believe they do. You may be a smart psychologist, yet a really stupid physicist. (Umm, do you imagine I’m talking about me?) Or, you may be shy in one environment, yet outgoing in another.

many friends like extroverts do. Only a few friends, but that’s fine with you. You don’t need lots of people in your life; two or three special friendships will do.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2006-M1, Plaintiff,

Against

LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATRIX TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH

RAMRATTAN RANDALL S. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS GUARDIAN OF CHELSEA K. R. RAMRATTAN WHO IS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/10/2019, 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 7/11/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 1069 Concord Street, Franklin Square, New York 11010, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square in the Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 33 Block 380 Lot 260

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $882,483.61 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003792/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Personality traits exist on a spectrum. It’s true that some people fall closer to the extremes, most of us, however, are somewhere in the middle. Hence, though others may perceive you as an extrovert, you alone – since you know what’s going on inside of you – may identify as an introvert.

It could be that:

Person to Person

■ When people cancel plans, you often feel more relieved than disappointed. You now have free time. No worries about the details of getting together. Now you’ll have time to be alone or have quiet time with that special someone in your life.

■ You enjoy being social. You like spending time with friends. But every night? Not a chance. It’s simply too much people time, not enough alone time.

■ You may be enjoying yourself, still yakety, yak, yak talk drains your energy. As the conversation goes on, you’re thinking about how to make a quick exit. Calm environments appeal to you. Loud noise, frenetic energy, and lots of people overwhelm you.

■ You often feel anxious before an event, worrying about who will be there, who to talk to, what to wear, etc. This anxiety may stretch out to the event itself. Yet, as the event progresses, you usually warm up to people. When people respond positively to you, you relax and reveal more of the extraverted part of your personality.

■ Though you like people, you don’t have

■ When you’re with people you’re comfortable with, chatting away on topics you’re interested in, you’ll appear to be an extrovert. You may even enjoy being the center of attention, as some conversations energize you. Yet you know in many social situations, you prefer to be quiet, as you’re really more of an introvert.

If you’re relating to my description of introverts that people think are extroverts, know there’s a word that describes you. No, it’s not confused or befuddled. It’s an ambivert. Not an introvert or an extrovert but someone in the middle. An excellent place to be, I believe, since those who occupy the extremes create problems for themselves and others. So smile, you ambivert! And appreciate who you really are!

©2023

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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Q. We started planning a project to add a room, 303 square feet, in 2015, and due to many delays, we received approval for a permit only in January of this year. The costs from when we originally started planning until now increased from an estimated $80,000 to almost $200,000. Part of the work was to remove the previous owner’s handicapped-accessible deck with a permitted roof, which, thankfully, we don’t need. We got an alternative estimate for a paving-block patio, which we understand doesn’t need a permit in our town if it’s on the ground. The contractor even said we could cover the entire yard. We still want to keep the roof, so do we need a permit for the patio, and do we need a permit for the footings to continue supporting the roof we want to keep?

A. You can see, firsthand, what has happened with the economy and costs. Fortunately, you have an alternative to save money. People who are planning enclosed rooms aren’t as fortunate in the economy we’re now facing.

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The biggest concern we should all have, if we care about the next generation and the health of our economy, is whether they will ever be able to afford what their parents had. Currently, only 9 percent of the next generation of American families own or have a mortgage on a home, while the majority of the generation has had to find alternatives, such as multi-generational living arrangements or apartments, trailers or recreational vehicles as permanent living, according to Building magazine, among other building information resources. I hope the existing deck roof already has a correct supporting footing in the ground. If not, good luck!

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Last week I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before a Long Island Ducks game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game was played at the Ducks’ home field, the Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip. The Ducks played well, and won 9-2. A normal person reading this might say, that’s nice, but no big deal.

Real baseball fans, however, don’t fit the definition of normal. For one thing, they never really grow up, and being on a professional baseball field, even just to throw one pitch before the game has even begun, is for many a childhood dream.

But living this dream includes living through and overcoming incredible tension and fear of failure. This is especially true if you happen to be a politician who knows that no matter how beloved you think you might be, there are thousands of fans just waiting to see you suffer the ignominious fate of bouncing the

pitch before it crosses home plate and settles into the catcher’s mitt. I know of several otherwise courageous politicians who will never accept the offer (or challenge) to throw out the first pitch. Or if they do develop some nerve, they throw the ball from well in front of the rubber, which, of course, is atop the pitcher’s mound, 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate.

To me, that shortened version doesn’t count as a real first pitch, so I always summoned the courage — more than I ever needed to deliver a major speech on the floor of Congress — to pitch from the rubber, and always succeeded, except for the one time, which I will never forget and always regret, when the ball faded away at the last instant and drifted off at the front of the batter’s box, forcing the catcher to make what looked like a hockey goalie’s acrobatic save.

Last week’s first pitch was particularly stressful. I had been successfully operated on for stomach cancer less than five weeks before, during which part of my stomach was removed and I was left with a 9-inch-long incision that

had to heal. The surgeon, who probably considered referring me to a psychiatrist, consented to my first-pitch antics if I threw it “softly” from in front of the mound. Reluctantly I agreed to those terms and conditions. Walking to the mound, I felt more tension than when I was being wheeled into the operating room.

But both times, my prayers were answered. The surgery had been successful, the pitch was over the plate, and the incision didn’t reopen.

Separate from my baseball delusions, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate being able to associate with the Ducks organization. The team and its owner, Frank Boulton, have been a Long Island institution for a quarter century. Playing in the Atlantic League, the Ducks bring a solid, high level of baseball to Long Island.

Their roster invariably includes future and past major leaguers, the most current and prominent being their designated hitter, former Mets great Daniel Murphy. Also notable is their manager, Wally Backman, the star second base-

man on the Mets’ 1986 World Series champion team. No one, though, has been more beloved in Ducks history than Bud Harrelson, the Mets’ All-Star shortstop when they won the 1969 Series, who was a Ducks coach and team vice president for so many years until he had to step aside because of Alzheimer’s.

The Ducks are an integral part of the Long Island community, being active in charitable and veterans events and making their home games family-friendly and affordable. Being at a Ducks game is like viewing a Norman Rockwell painting depicting real America: kids, parents and grandparents enjoying an afternoon or evening of baseball; members of local organizations singing the pre-game national anthem; veterans, police officers and firefighters being honored on the field. All this and so much more makes me appreciate the Ducks and what they mean to Long Island.

Boulton initially invited me to throw out a first pitch at a game back in 2002, and it has been an honor to be invited back over the years. I’m proud to call Frank my friend and proud to be a loyal Ducks fan. Play ball!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

No, I don’t have time to answer your survey

You don’t have a moment, and neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone rogue.

Suddenly, all of life’s experiences are followed up with an emailed questionnaire asking you to rate your doctor, car rental, pet groomer, colorist, breakfast cereal, political candidate, wine, motel, coffee or underpants. Have a moment? Have a moment? Have a moment?

vey popped up on my phone before I even left the premises. It was pages long and asked my input on everything from the hygiene of the location to the friendliness of staff at all levels and my thoughts about ever returning to that center or recommending it to others.

RANDI KREISS

The basic idea of soliciting people’s opinions about service and products and experiences is sound. But, as with many decent ideas today, folks are beating it to death with overuse. You can’t make simple purchases without the inevitable survey landing in your inbox.

Let’s agree that there are surveys you will consider answering and some you delete immediately for very good reason.

Example: I hurt my wrist last week and went to a local urgent care. The sur-

I was impressed with the place, the efficiency and the kindness of the staff and the thoroughness of the doctor. I was not so happy with one of the medical support people who poked around my wrist with some indifference to my pain level, and there was a place on the form to say so. I gladly filled out the online survey and happily signed my name. I will probably not go back there again, because I have my own doctor. That’s why I felt safe to relinquish anonymity.

But we got a free meal when I complained about an eatery we frequent.

brain, I believe my doctor somehow can access the surveys and find out who threw him under the bus. I can imagine him in the evenings, poring over the surveys, tracking the patients who mentioned how freezing the examining rooms are or how frustrating the office phone system can be. He’s the guy with the needles and potions and sharp instruments at his disposal; I would never put anything online that wasn’t in the order of high praise. No. No surveys for me at my doctor’s office.

but fill out surveys, I would be giving feedback to Chukar Cherries, my food gift outlet of choice; Optum RX, my mail order drug company; Amazon; The Washington Post; BridgeBase, my online game site; UPS; Marriott Hotels; Chewy, my go-to store for pet supplies; American Airlines; and every magazine to which I ever subscribed.

But I have a busy life, and in order to discover how well I’m doing in my own arena, I developed a small survey for my son and daughter to complete. Just five easy-to-answer questions, which I emailed to them last week:

1. Did you have a happy childhood?

A few days later, I had a follow-up appointment with my physician to check my wrist. I see him twice a year. I chose him as my doctor because I like him and the way he works with patients. By the time I got into my car, swish, the survey popped up.

In the most suspicious part of my

Open Table, the restaurant reservation website, sends surveys all the time, soliciting consumers’ opinions about everything from food to service to ambience. In one happy exchange, I wrote a seriously negative review of a restaurant we frequent, explaining that our experience seemed to be an anomaly but it was awful, and I wanted the owner to know. I signed my name.

The owner called me and invited us back for a free dinner. We went. It was great. I said so in a follow-up survey. Good. Good.

Now, if I had nothing to do in my life

2. Do you have any memories of the time I flipped out, took the car and ran away from home when you were 5 and 2?

3. Why don’t you call more often?

4. Have you ever told a therapist any family secrets?

5. What are your feelings about adult children taking in their parents?

No surprise: There has been a complete communication blackout. I guess answering anonymously wasn’t an option.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

This time I had no choice but to throw from in front of the mound.

Our armed forces need your help

there were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts over the past several decades, many of them members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 in East Meadow. They paid a visit to East Meadow High School ahead of Memorial Day to ensure that the true meaning of the annual observance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom was not forgotten.

“We wanted to come here and tell the high school students what it was like to serve,” one veteran, Frank Belardo, said. “We wanted to do this before Memorial Day to teach the students, and honor those who did not come home.”

But that wasn’t the only thing on the minds of the veterans as they met with social studies classes that day.

“It seems like less kids are going down that route of joining the military,” Navy veteran Tom Kelly said. “So you just have to keep reminding them about the commitment to America, and how proud we are. It’s something that should be carried on. It seems like it’s a dying art these days, but I hope not.”

Kelly wasn’t exaggerating. America’s military forces are struggling to recruit new members. The Army, for example, missed its recruiting goal by 25 percent last year, according to the military industry news outlet War on the Rocks. In fact, the Army believes its overall forces will be reduced by 20,000 soldiers by September — part of an overall downward trend across the branches.

Young people just don’t see the military in the same light that previous generations did. They are bombarded by images of war, death and gruesome injuries, as well as many soldiers returning home and dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Yet that’s not the only factor causing a drain of personnel in the armed forces. The nation’s low unemployment rate means there’s less incentive for many to seek out the military. And the sheer number of people eligible to serve is lower than ever.

A Pentagon study last year determined that 77 percent of America’s 17- to 24-yearold population wouldn’t qualify without some kind of waiver. Many are overweight. Others abuse drugs and alcohol. And then there’s the growing number of young people who wouldn’t qualify because of mental and physical health issues, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 44 percent, the study concluded, would be disqualified for more than one reason.

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, a ranking Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, shared during a hearing last year that “every single metric tracking the military recruiting environment is going in the wrong direction.”

“To put it bluntly, I am worried we are now in the early days of a long-term threat to the all-volunteer force,” Tillis said, according to Military.com. There is “a small and declining number of Americans who are eligible — and interested — in military service.”

So, what can be done? Many military leaders and lawmakers are trying to figure that out. The branches already offer a number of incentives to new recruits — from signing bonuses to education funding, solid (and free) medical care, room and board allowances, and a month of vacation every year, among other things.

But we must do more — and maybe we can, right here, closer to home. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has been a fixture in thousands of high schools — and even some middle schools — across the country since 1916. It gives young people a taste of what it’s like to serve, without leaving home. And it has been instrumental in not only providing stability for many young people over the decades, but recruiting for military service as well, since nearly half of them eventually do that.

The problem? There aren’t enough JROTC programs, especially in New York. Especially on Long Island. The vast majority are concentrated in the Southeast, according to the Rand Corp. South Caroli-

na and Georgia, for example, boast JROTC programs in far more than half their schools. New York? It’s less than 10 percent.

JROTC has been great at addressing demographic representation by being in many schools with larger ethnic diversity, Rand says. But geographic representation is severely lacking. Just 16 percent of young people live in states with high numbers of JROTC programs, while more than half of the total population of teenagers are in 28 states like New York where such programs are lacking.

More schools need to offer JROTC, but they can’t do it alone. Congress needs to expand JROTC overall — and pay for that expansion, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Barno and Johns Hopkins professor Nora Bensahel say. At the same time, members of Congress — on both sides of the aisle — need to stop using the military as a political football.

“Painting the entire U.S. military as either woke or extremist undermines public support for the institution and the people in uniform, and often deflects examination of concrete problems that are affecting military capabilities and readiness,” Barno and Bensahel told War on the Rocks. “Elected officials should stop making broad assertions about the entire force, and instead focus their legitimate oversight role on the senior officials who testify in front of Congress.”

The brave men and women — like those who visited East Meadow High School — should forever be honored by all of us. But let’s not let their service and sacrifice become part of a dying breed.

Why I voted for a casino at the Coliseum

since 2014 I have had the privilege of representing the residents of the 2nd District at the Nassau County Legislature. Throughout that time, I have contemplated and made decisions on a full spectrum of controversial and consequential issues. Deciding whether or not to execute a lease transfer agreement between the county and Las Vegas Sands was one of the most difficult decisions I have been confronted with to date.

What made it so challenging is the fact that I don’t have the luxury of analyzing this or any other issue that comes before me as a lawmaker through a one-dimensional lens.

Because I am entrusted with overseeing and safeguarding Nassau County’s fiscal future, I had to carefully considering the tax revenue, economic development and job creation opportunities presented by the resort and casino Las Vegas Sands has proposed building at the

Nassau Hub. The last two factors are especially vital for the economically disadvantaged communities that I serve as a legislator.

As a policy maker, I must always be aware of the legislative atmosphere in which I am operating — and in New York state, legal gambling is a growing reality. Online sports betting became legal in January 2022, and in a 2013 statewide referendum, 67 percent of Nassau voters cast ballots in favor of the siting of seven new casinos throughout the Empire State.

As a community advocate, I researched, vetted and deliberated on the heartfelt concerns my constituents expressed about potential impacts of the Hub development on public safety, traffic and behavioral health. One especially important element of advocacy is robust community engagement.

To get the pulse of the communities I represent, I took part in numerous events in Hempstead, Uniondale and Westbury. In Uniondale — the host community for any development at the Hub — I met with leaders of the public

library, the Fire Department, the Nassau County Land Bank and other key stakeholders to ascertain the community’s concerns and needs. I listened intently to public commentary presented through various media, and read dozens of emails we received from across the county to gain a fuller understanding of public sentiment.

During the Legislature’s May 8 Rules Committee hearing, it became abundantly clear to me that the lease transfer agreement would pass on May 22 with or without my vote. Given that fact, my charge was to ensure that the communities that would be most directly impacted by development at the Hub would not have to wait until its completion to receive the public benefits they were promised.

Following extensive and fruitful negotiations, I was pleased that Las Vegas Sands agreed to enhance its community benefits package by $25 million — $10 million for Uniondale, $10 million for East Meadow and $5 million for Hempstead Village. At least half of these funds would have to be disseminated during the construction of the proposed inte-

Letters Framework by

Give neighbors a chance to manage L.I.’s electricity

To the Editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column last week, “The PSEG love affair is over”: Mr. Kremer opposes “giving a group of local neighbors the power to dictate to professionals” operating a Long Island power company.

“Dictate” may be hyperbole, but it identifies the general problem: unaccountable power. The history provided — LILCO, LIPA, PSEG — demonstrates consistently inadequate infrastructure, a focus on shareholders over ratepayers, the interference of friends in high places, and the general disdain for customer concerns characteristic of near-monopolies. We can agree that “John Q. Citizen” ought not “dictate” to professional operators, but Mr. Citizen is also a ratepayer, dissatisfied by the “professionals’” history of mismanagement, and now seeks greater transparency, accountability and responsiveness.

Dictatorship by professionals is well known, and is what must be curbed. So long as the primary interests remain short-term corporate goals, the future delivery of Long Island’s electrons will replicate its past. Municipalization may not be the answer, but our history of failures suggests we try a new arrangement.

BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

Clearing the air about marijuana

To the Editor:

Since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was enacted in New York in March 2021, confusion remains about marijuana’s legal and medical realities. As part of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse efforts to reduce the use and abuse of substances by our youth, we offer below some information on marijuana so you can inform yourself and your family.

The law allows those 21 and older to use cannabis wherever smoking tobacco is permitted, except in a motor vehicle or where the Clean Air Act is in effect. Specifically, it allows for adult possession of up to 3 ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate. An adult may grow up to three marijuana plants at home, and homes with more than one adult may grow up to six plants (three mature, three immature).

So, does that mean that adults can purchase adult-use marijuana locally now?

The answer may surprise you: no. Most Nassau County municipalities have opted out of permitting retail sales of marijuana in their jurisdictions. For a complete review of what is legal and illegal, go to government sites including NewYorkStateCannabis.org.

As important as legality is to the conversation about marijuana, equally critical is the discussion of its impact on teen health. Marijuana potency has steadily

grated casino resort. Throughout that process, the collaboration with my legislative colleague Tom McKevitt, who represents East Meadow, which directly abuts the Hub, was invaluable in navigating the issues related to securing this funding for our respective constituents.

After balancing the array of public comments, completing a painstaking review of the more laudable elements of the Las Vegas Sands proposal, and factoring in the company’s agreement to invest tens of millions of dollars in bolstering crucial services and activities in the most directly impacted communities, I decided to vote in favor of the lease transfer agreement.

While the Legislature’s action on May 22 represents an important benchmark, there are many steps that must be completed before any construction begins. As this process continues to unfold, make no mistake: I will remain vigilant and focused on the series of actions to follow, and I will hold the entities associated with this project accountable for meeting their contractual obligations and fulfilling the commitments they made to the residents of Nassau County.

Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, has represented the 2nd District in the County Legislature since 2014.

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increased in the past decades, up from about 4 percent THC levels in the 1980s to an average of 15 percent today. More disconcerting is that marijuana extracts, used in dabbing and edibles, contain, on average, 50 percent THC, and can go as high as 90 percent.

Research suggests that kids who use cannabis may face greater mental health risks, such as worsened depression and anxiety, poor attention and memory problems. Specifically, using a cannabis product with a THC potency of over 15 percent

is linked to a three-fold increase in the likelihood of experiencing mental health and other problems. Studies also suggest that 17 percent of those who start using marijuana in their teens will become dependent on it.

Given these risks, it’s important that parents know the facts and talk to their kids. For more info, go to NSCASA.org.

Rocco, Myles and Lily Pad hanging out at the Memorial Day Parade — Wantagh

Iwanted to ensure that the communities most impacted would receive promised benefits.

ALISON CAMARDELLA KEVIN McGILLOWAY President and vice president, NS-CASA

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SYEP 2023:

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