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The rain didn’t stop community members from having a day of fun at the Elmont Memorial Library last Saturday. Neighbors all ages, from adults, to teens and younger children, gathered to take part in crafts and other fun activities on Oct. 14. People were welcome to get their faces painted, participate in raffles and more during the festivities. Some children even tried their luck with a bottle ring toss. “It’s a really nice event for our community,” Library Director Jean Simpson said. The musical group New York Exceptions performed for a crowd at the library. Free cotton candy and popcorn were served to fall festival attendees while supplies lasted. Twenty-five different vendors from Elmont registered to take part in the event to advertise services and get to know the community a bit
The Elmont Memorial Library hosted its annual fall festival on Oct. 14 for community members.
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County takes Foster Meadow Lane co-op managers to court By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
More than two-dozen senior citizens still cannot return to their Elmont homes some three weeks after a flash flood forced them to evacuate. And now Nassau County has filed a lawsuit against the co-op managers at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane to force the building back into compliance with fire codes. Er nestine Mair, who has been staying with her daughter in a one-bedroom apartment since the flood, desperately wants to return. “I’m 86 years old, and I live nowhere,” Mair said. “I live nowhere.”
The county filed a lawsuit on Oct. 4 just weeks after officials condemned the 18-yearold building over fire code violations. Targeted in the complaint are Woods and Ruf f Management, the proper ty manager brought on in 2020, as well Bedford Construction Group, which constructed the complex in the first place. Also named in the suit is 1888 Foster Meadow Lane Redevelopment Corp. — the co-operative collectively representing the seniors who own units there. The suit also intends to identify alternative housing for the residents until they can return home. Since emergency shelter ser-
vices ended, the county said it has provided room and board at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale at a cost of more than $200,000. The suit claimed that the defendants are liable to repay the county for these services, which Nassau insists it was “not legally obligated” to provide. According to county officials, “no other federal, state or local entity was willing or able to assist (the) residents.” The county did not immediately respond to the Herald’s requests for comment. The Foster Meadow Lane residents say they were shuttled to the Nassau County Supreme Court building earli-
er this month under the pretense that County Executive Bruce Blakeman would hold a news conference about conditions in their building. They said they were not told a suit would be filed, nor that the co-op would be listed as one of the defendants in that suit. “Who sues the people who are victims?” Gerald Karikari, chief executive of Woods and
Ruff Management, told reporters afterward. “What idea is that?” The facility routinely floods and has been evacuated in the past, according to the residents. Before last month, seniors there were displaced for two months after the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, according to 87-year-old resident Pearlene Wilkinson. COnTinuEd On pagE 5
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more. “People have businesses and they’re able to talk to people and tell them a little bit about what the offer and it’s really just a nice community, feel-good event, where the library offers a fun time for all ages,” Simpson said. Local organizations like the Elmont Fire Department came out to interact with the community during the event. Kids received fireman’s helmets at the library. The event usually welcomes between 2,000-3,000 people each year, Simpson said. Sonya Jones, fall festival coordinator, said the event is a way the library can promote its services throughout Elmont.
“There are so many people that use our library outside of the community,” Simpson said. “We are such a vibrant, diverse library and we’re lucky to have this theater and so many different programs. So, people from other surrounding towns come to the Elmont Library and we want to welcome them as well.” People were able to sign up for library cards at the event, with some entered into a raffle. Throughout the year, the Elmont library offers community service opportunities, theatrical performances, public information sessions and more. For more information on what activities and services are available at the library, visit ElmontLibrary.org. — Nicole Wagner
Community members were welcome to get their face painted at the elmont memorial library fall festival oct. 14.
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Chelsea, isabella and Victoria all tried their luck at the bottle ring toss during the elmont memorial Library fall festival last weekend.
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Elmont activists encourage international aid for Haiti
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The international crisis in Haiti has plagued the country for years. As gang violence floods the country’s streets with chaos and disorder, Elmont residents hope to raise awareness and provide immediate enhanced aid to the Haitian people. As of October, the United Nations Human R i g h t s Wa t c h reported more than 5,500 cases of gang vioDAvID lence, more than 3,100 killDuCHAtELLIER ings, more than Head organizer for 1,000 injuries Haiti Relief Effort and more than 1,200 kidnappings so far this year in Haiti. “Haiti cannot wait anymore,” said David Duchatellier, head organizer for Haiti Relief Effort. “Kids cannot go to school freely.” For Haitian people who need to get money from relatives abroad, he said they have to wait for violence to lull before they’re able to collect their funds. The recent violence has touched Duchatellier’s family personally — his uncle’s home south of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti was set ablaze in September. “We have to care of not only our families in Haiti, but also here in the United States,” said Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center.
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Head organizer for Haiti Relief Effort David Duchatellier, County Legislator Carriè Solages, Elmont Cultural Center founder Mimi Pierre Johnson, Julissa Duchatellier and other Elmont community members implored people to take action and fight gang violence in Haiti. A rally to support enhanced aid for the Haitian people will be held on Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. and will begin at the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Corona Avenue in Valley Stream and culminate at the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex Park in Elmont. She has heard stories of struggle within Haiti. In a Catholic school there, Pierre-Johnson said children have been confined without food as gangs have barred them from leaving the school. Families in the region face a similar reality, living in fear of when a gang might decide to strike.
Haiti Relief Effort has worked to provide aid to the country since 2008 when the group heard that Haitian children were eating “dirt cookies.” After the 2010 earthquake, the group registered as a nonprofit organization and sent close to 400 pounds of goods and materials to Haiti. Duchatellier is hopeful
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At David Duchatellier’s uncle’s home south of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, ashes are left of the building set ablaze in September of this year. The Elmont resident calls on community members to take immediate action to help the Haitian people as they struggle with gang violence.
Gangs have set fire to homes near Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince, and Elmont residents are calling on the community to help the Haitian people at this time.
that the Haitian people will see a resurgence of relief from the international community, similar to what was provided after the 2010 earthquake. The nonprofit has provided medical aid to Haiti for years now, Duchatellier said the group but has not been able to go since 2019 because of the violence. Other nonprofit international groups that provide aid have also not been able to provide medical aid in the area for the same reason. Since 2010, gang violence in Haiti has grown. In 2021, for mer Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated and the situation has only grown increasingly dire. “This is a national security issue,” County Legislator Carriè Solages said. “If we have a power vacuum and complete chaos in Haiti, that creates an unfortunate and very dangerous situations that may affect the United States.” The U.S. State De par tment has issued travel advisories to advise travelers to proceed with caution if traveling to Haiti because of the violence. To support the delivery of aid and raise awareness about the crisis in Haiti, community members are encouraged to take part in a rally scheduled for Oct. 21 between noon and 5 p.m. The march will take place rain or shine, and will begin at the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Corona Avenue in Valley Stream and culminate at the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex Park in Elmont. Rally attendees are encouraged to bring Haitian and American flags to the rally in support of international aid efforts to the region. “Let’s get together for Haiti,” Duchatellier said. “For the kids of Haiti, so they can go to school. For the people in Haiti, so they can move freely.”
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Crime watCh On Oct. 8, an unidentified man stole two toothbrushes from Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont around 3 p.m.
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Ruth Coleman, first president of the co-op, said the building has dealt with flooding issues since at least 2011 when she moved in. Longstanding environmental and infrastructural issues at the property, as well as financial constraints of the “heavily indebted” co-op, have impacted restoration and recovery efforts, according to Woods and Ruff Management. Gaps in the insurance coverage for the building have delayed building repairs, Karikari added. “The co-op is deeply in debt because of prior floods, and the county and its agencies deny accountability despite the county’s previous acknowledgement of structural problems as far back as 2011,” Karikari said in a release. Bedford Construction Group settled a 2011 lawsuit more than a decade ago for $42,500 filed against the county, the town’s housing authority, the Water Authority of Western Nassau County, and the New York Racing Association, related to what Bedford claimed was property damage caused by stormwater runoff. The building is at the bottom of an incline below Belmont Park — which is managed by NYRA — prompting some residents at the time to fear the runoff flooding the building contained manure. The settlement ultimately absolved the NYRA, the county and the town housing authority of any liability connected to stormwater-related damages at the co-op. “Didn’t somebody know that if you build a basement with mechanicals, elevator, hot water heater, boilers, then you have to protect it from water?” Karikari asked. “But instead, they allow water runoff from the next building and from their own property to run off into the basement of these people’s property.”
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pearlene Wilkinson asks nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman when she could expect to return to her foster meadow Lane home in elmont after she was displaced by a flood last month.
County executive Bruce Blakeman filed a lawsuit earlier this month against Woods and ruff management, Bedford Construction group, and the co-op for 1888 foster meadow Lane in elmont to bring the multi-tenant building into compliance with town codes.
Woods and Ruff officials say there is no timeframe for when the building will comply with the county’s orders, barring the infusion of significant capital to get it done. “Woods and Ruff remains ready, willing and able to work with any and all partners to expedite the return of the residents to their units safely,” according to a statement from the management company. Since 2018, County Legislator Carriè Solages has
written several letters to the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting that the federal government step in to help fix infrastructure problems around the property. Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said her heart goes out to the seniors who have been routinely displaced at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane. “At the end of the day, we need to work together to fix this issue,” Michaelle Solages said.
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ROBERT DERWIN East Meadow Senior Soccer/Football SERVING AS A dual threat this fall on both the soccer pitch and football field, Derwin’s footwork has been an integral part of the Jets’ success. He ranks among Nassau County’s leading soccer goal scorers with 14, including a hat trick in a 6-3 victory over Hicksville Oct. 11 that moved East Meadow closer to a playoff spot. Derwin is also getting the job done on the gridiron for the 5-1 Jets, booming kickoffs into the end zone and drilling extra points.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 19 Girls Volleyball: MacArthur at East Meadow .............. 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Uniondale at V.S. Central .................. 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Carey at Oceanside .......................... 5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Uniondale at Baldwin .......................... 5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford........................6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20 Football: East Meadow at Westbury .......................... 5 p.m. Football: South Side at Plainedge........................6:30 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Bethpage ................................... 7 p.m. Football: Seaford at Malverne ................................... 6 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Glen Cove ................................ 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21 Football: Kennedy at Clarke ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Elmont at Garden City ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Freeport at Uniondale................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at MacArthur ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Division at Lynbrook ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Roslyn................................. 2 p.m. Football: Oceanside at Syosset ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. North .................................. 2 p.m. Football: Hicksville at V.S. Central.............................. 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at V.S. South....................... 2 p.m. Football: Carle Place at West Hempstead ............6:30 p.m.
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The job of a coach in any sport isn’t easy, especially in volleyball. But when you’re Ryan Straub, the head coach of the Elmont boys, you’re thankful every day to have a player like Malyk Gordon. “Malyk is the absolute best,” Straub said. “It’s unbelievable. I could walk across the street and get a pizza, and he could be just running the show for me. He is a coach’s dream.” Gordon, a soccer player by trade, switched to volleyball as a freshman and took to it naturally, originally as an outside hitter. Now in his senior year, Gordon has switched to setter, casually generating the fourth-most assists in the county with 377. However, even though the position change has taken away what Straub believes is Gordon’s greatest skill, it has opened the door for other contributors on the team and propelled the Spartans to a 12-0 record. “He knew it was best for the team,” Straub said. “He is making everybody so much better. His presence on the court and his presence every day in practice, he’s making all of our players so much better.” Possibly, the player who has benefitted the most is Kyle Simmons. With Gordon setting him the ball, Simmons has racked up 139 kills, which is impressive enough until you learn this is his first year playing organized volleyball, and he is also coming off a major knee injury. “We didn’t expect to have him,” Straub said. “He has been incredible for us. His vertical is just ridiculous. He gets up there, and he really crushes the ball. He could do it from the front row. He could do it from the back row. We haven’t had somebody who hits the ball like he does. He really just always gives us a chance.” Along with Simmons, players such as Chris Wong, Chijiaku Ndukanma, Adrian Pereira Jackson, Ian Hodge and Zakaria Bensmail have all made steps forward in their development this year, helping Straub build a culture based on winning and empowerment.
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Senior Malyk Gordon ranks among Nassau County’s leaders in assists and is a major reason why the Spartans are 12-0 out of the gate. “It’s helping them for the real world,” Straub said. “I feel like it helps them be leaders. They’re leaders in the classroom. They’re leaders in the community. It contributes to that overall well-rounded young man who can do anything.” That culture has made the Spartans look unstoppable thus far. In their 12 matches this year, they’ve only lost five sets and have swept their previous four contests, the most recent being against Bethpage Oct. 14. Even though it is likely a lock to make the postseason, Elmont
knows it still has more to accomplish. “We’re kind of coming into our own,” Straub said. “I feel like we’re still improving every day. We’re not satisfied. The kids are hungry and want to get better. I think we have a chance to definitely do something special come playoffs.” Before getting there, Elmont needs to finish out the remainder of its regularseason schedule and plays four of its last five matches on the road with only the Oct. 26 finale against second-place South Side at home.
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HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — October 19, 2023
By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
It may be the biggest town in America, but for Donald Clavin, running Hempstead comes down to oldschool values: getting your hands dirty. Whether it’s heading out in a snowstorm with the family dog, Brady, to help plow roads, or cleaning out storm drains before heavy rain, Clavin has made a reputation for not only leading, but also stepping in wherever needed. “I like doing that stuff,” Clavin told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s fun and people laugh when they see me out there. But they get to know me.” Clavin has made a point of visiting every town department to meet with as many employees as possible. Often, he said, town workers are surprised to see the supervisor hobnobbing with them. “I went down to one building and someone was like, ‘We’ve never had a supervisor ever come here,’” Clavin said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, congratulations. Now you do. That translates to the employees feeling a little more at ease with me. People say they work for me, and I tell them, ‘You don’t work for me. We work together.’” Clavin was first elected supervisor in 2019, and was re-elected in 2021. The Republican served 18 years as the town’s receiver of taxes. Clavin’s top issues are taxes, housing and infrastructure. If re-elected, he intends to achieve his goals by continuing to work in a bipartisan manner with people throughout the town. And crossing the aisle is something Clavin said he takes seriously, praising his deputy supervisor, Dorothy Goosby — a Democrat — for helping guide him to a deeper understanding of what their constituents need.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin has credited his success on making himself accessible to the town staffers, and not being afraid to reach across the aisle to help accomplish common goals. “She’s my staunchest ally on the board,” Clavin said. “I’m a Republican and she’s a Democrat, but you know what? It’s resulted in a lot of harmony and a lot of success throughout every part of the town. I love Dorothy. She’s my buddy on the board.” Clavin said his ability to work collaboratively with people from different political parties has resulted in better services. Case in point>? The Heatherwood Apartment development in West Hempstead, expected to provide nearly 430 housing units. “We worked with the developer who worked with
the community,” Clavin said. “I’ve never been part of a hearing where there were dozens and dozens of residents who lived in an area and came to speak in support of it. That says to me that residents will embrace what’s going to fit in their community.” Clavin pointed to other such housing complexes in Baldwin and Valley Stream as evidence he successfully worked to provide housing for residents. Clavin’s tenure as supervisor has been marked by collaboration with different levels of government, which has resulted in more funding for storm remediation projects, upgraded roads, and improved parks facilities. That has come with the help of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who secured federal money for dredging projects, storm abatements, and helping to remove potential carcinogens in the water. “It’s a good one-two punch,” Clavin said of having Schumer and D’Esposito a phone call away. Clavin’s success as the supervisor comes from his dedication to working with people — whether they’re millionaire investors, elected officials, or neighbors. “We’ve maintained taxes while enhancing services,” Clavin said. “In my first four budgets, we’ve either frozen or cut taxes. And, at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together. “When residents look at D.C. or up in Albany, all they see is dysfunction. In the Town of Hempstead, we work together, and we are a bipartisan government.”
Nicks is all about helping the community By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
Whether it’s volunteering for her fire department, library or school, Olena Nicks says she is one of the most civically active people in Nassau County. Now, the Uniondale resident hopes to take that can-do attitude all the way to the Hempstead town supervisor’s office. Nicks, a Democrat, is making her second run for town-wide office, after an unsuccessful campaign for clerk in 2021. “I’ve been pretty civically involved in the community almost all my life,” Nicks told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “We’re at a pivotal time in the Town of Hempstead, and we need a leader who is going to come in with common-sense ideas for all of the residents.” Nicks is a former captain of the Uniondale Fire Department, and currently serves on the Uniondale Public Library board of trustees. She also volunteers with multiple civic organizations. Because of her deep ties to the community and experience helping others, Nicks said one of her main ideas is for Hempstead to address housing needs for all. “’Affordable housing’ is like a dog whistle,” Nicks said. “People think it’s low-income, and that’s not what it means. What you can afford and what I can afford may be two different things. Right now, $4,000-a-month apartments are not affordable to most people.” Nicks is in favor of creating housing in the right communities, not simply dumping apartment complexes in every neighborhood, or neighborhoods already saturated with apartments. To that end, if elected, Nicks would create a community task force to identify proper locations for affordable housing apartments. “You need to bring in all of those stakeholders to the
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Olena Nicks says a lot of what the town does is a mystery to many people because information is available only in English. If elected Hempstead town supervisor, she plans to ensure better access. table to be able to flesh out the ideas,” Nicks said. “They know what’s best for their communities. We can’t just push housing on every single neighborhood. And we need to have stores on the bottom level and apartments above. “That will help build downtowns. People will feel comfortable shopping and working and living in the same place.” Nicks also said she would increase transparency and accessibility throughout the town. Hempstead, she added, must provide materials in multiple languages,
and improve its website. “Some residents are not able to get the information that they’re looking for,” Nicks said. “Our entrepreneurs and small business owners have a difficult time with permitting and funding. We need to publish our notices and mailings in other languages to ensure that we are reflective of our communities. We have Hispanic speakers and Haitian Creole speakers who own homes and don’t get the information in their language.” Similar to tax workshops offered throughout the town, Nicks wants to create seminars in multiple languages to better reach more people. She also wants to expand the town’s use of social media — and make it, too, available in multiple languages — to give people quick recaps of board meetings and important notices. She also favors having board meeting agenda and minutes posted online in more languages than just English. If elected, Nicks says she would work with county, state and federal officials and agencies to secure more funding for important infrastructure projects, especially since the county has experienced myriad failures recently — some of which are even being blamed for sinkholes that have opened up on some streets. “We’re here to deliver a service, and it doesn’t matter what party someone belongs to,” Nicks said. “If I get into the supervisor’s seat, I will work with all elected officials to get the federal and state dollars Hempstead desperately needs.” Ultimately, Nicks said her civic background is why Hempstead residents should vote for her. She is a neighbor who wants to help her neighbors. “Anyone who sits in this role needs to never lose sight of the civic aspect because that’s the people you serve,” Nicks said. “I’m always out interacting with people and business owners.”
Civic association to host yard sale near Rath Park
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By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Neighbors are welcome to check out and purchase goods from Franklin Square community members at the community yard sale hosted by the Franklin Square Civic Association Nov. 4. The event will last from 10 a.m. between 3 p.m. and more than 40 sellers have registered for the event so far, community yard sale event coordinator Jonathon Israel said. Last year, around 50 sellers participated in the sale which is held in the Rath Park pool parking lot in Franklin Square. “We’ve had everything from clothing to small pieces of furniture,” he said. “Some crafts. You know, the majority of it is really home-goods type stuff.” Sellers have brought sports memorabilia like used equipment, jerseys and collectables. Others have sold jewelry, books and mixed holiday decorations. The event differs from other street fairs hosted throughout the community that host vendors such as businesses that promote their services. The civic association stipulates that sellers for the yard sale sell home-type goods. “We’ve stuck to our guns on it and it’s worked out pretty well, and I think that that’s why we’ve had a great turn out every year,” Israel said. The event started about five years ago. The civic association used to host a yard sale twice a year, but scaled back after a break during the Covid-19 pandemic. Israel said the event took a lot of work to put together as it requires town permits, the department of health, advertising and seller registration. This year’s community yard sale will be the third hosted in November, and Israel said that in past years the weather has been great. “We weren’t competing with all of the Halloween,
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Local elected officials attended last year’s community yard sale hosted by the Franklin Square Civic Association. Forty sellers have already registered for the event to sell items like clothing, books, sports memorabilia, holiday décor and more. fall festival types of stuff — so for us, it worked out,” he said. The deadline to register as a seller for the yard sale is Oct. 20. Community members interested in registering can contact communitysale@fsqcivic.org. Seller spots include four parking spots to park a vehicle and set up merchandise throughout the other three spaces. The registration fee is $25 for civic association members and $50 for non-members. The registration fees will pay for the event cost
and go towards programs hosted by the civic. One of the programs the civic association is involved with, in partnership Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, is the beautification of the triangle near Saint Catherine of Sienna Church. The groups plant flowers there and help install a tree in the area during the holidays. For more information about programs hosted by the Franklin Square Civic Association, go to FSqCivic.org.
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Kiwanis Club street fair connects residents, businesses Community members were welcome to browse through vendors at the Franklin Square Kiwanis Club Street Fair on Oct. 7. Vendors displayed their services, such as toy sales, baked goods, clothes, mortgage information and more. Tents lined Franklin Avenue at Hempstead Turnpike for residents to check out different businesses. The event was free for all, and supplied food trucks as well as live entertainment. The fair was not without fall favorites, as businesses like Creations by Danny offered pumpkins for fair attendees to browse. Kids were welcome to use the bounce house and slide supplied at the street fair for the day of fun. — Nicole Wagner
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Anna Maria Bonarvita of U.S. Mortgage Corp watched Tenzin Choephel, 12, and Khentse Choephel, 7, spin a wheel for a prize at a vendor table during the Oct. 7 street fair hosted by the Franklin Square Kiwanis Club. Tashi Choephel and Jennifer Catalno of Douglas Elliman Real Estate spoke behind them as the children waited for the wheel to stop.
Toni Perez, 4, slid down an inflatable slide at the street fair hosted by the Franklin Square Kiwanis club on Oct. 7.
Danny Nunez of Creations by Danny, showed Nori Saudo, 3, and Gianella Saudo pumpkins available at the vendor’s Oct. 7 set up for the Franklin Square street fair.
Franklin Square Kiwanis Club street fair organizers secretary Jennifer Canzoneri, president Jenny Amarain, deputy lieutenant gov. Gregg Cajuste, vice president Valentina Janek and treasurer Susan Mack.
The Oct. 7 Franklin Square street fair welcomed residents to browse vendors’ services, enjoy live music and grab a bite from food trucks on Franklin Avenue.
Elmont students learn rail road safety Photos courtesy Elmont school district
Long Island Railroad community relations specialist Chrisann Fabio spoke to Elmont students about basic railroad safety concepts such as staying off the tracks, the dangers of the third rail, platform safety and railroad crossings during an Oct. 5 assembly at Stewart Manor School.
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Who can enter: There will be 2 catergories: Students in grades k-5 Students in 6-12 One entry per student Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023. Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald paper. Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.
• Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper. • Be creative & original. • Drawings should represent any of the December holidays. • Use bright colors. • Fill the entire page. • Choose paint, crayon, chalk, markers or pens, or other creative materials. • Remember your design will be repeated to make a real sheet of wrapping paper.
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Stewart Manor School students learned about safety around trains and tracks during an assembly presented by the Long Island Railroad on Oct. 5. Students were introduced to the LIRR’s new superhero, Safety Sam, and received a copy of “The Adventures of Safety Sam and Tracks the Dog” at the assembly.
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Students at Elmont’s Stewart Manor School learned about railroad safety during a Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe Assembly from the Long Island Railroad on Oct. 5. Tara Savage, assistant principal, believed that railroad safety was an important lesson to teach students, given the school’s proximity to train tracks. Chrisann Fabio, a community relations specialist for the LIRR, led the assembly. The students learned best practices when they are at a train station or near train tracks. The assembly’s lessons included basic concepts such as staying off the tracks, the dangers of the third rail, platform safety and railroad crossings. Fabio spoke to the children about more general train information like who the conductor and engineer are. Students receive a copy of the book, “The Adventures of Safety Sam and Tracks the Dog.” Fabio introduced the students to the LIRR’s superhero Safety Sam. The children will be able to participate in the railroad’s 2023-24 Safety Sticker Contest. To be considered for the contest, students can create a picture, slo g an or both about safety around trains and tracks. The contest begins Oct. 15. — Nicole Wagner
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Muscarella focuses on ‘good government’ By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Tom Muscarella grew up around politics. His father was a Hempstead town councilman, and five of his six siblings “followed form,” entering the world of politics, insurance and legal representation. Muscarella followed in his father’s footsteps when he was appointed to office in 2019 — not out of legacy, but because of how active he is in his community. That includes the Elmont Little League, the Franklin Square Lions Club — where he is president — and the Knights of Columbus. “My father always said, ‘If the good people don’t participate and pay attention, it leaves it up to others — and it’s an unknown,’” Muscarella told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “Which is something that we don’t want to do.” The Republican incumbent stressed the issue of taxation within Hempstead, where the town held the line. With ramped up costs of food, utilities and rent caused by inflation, Muscarella said the town needs to look into creative revenue generators to help alleviate the financial burden on constituents. “One of the things I would like to look into is what we do with the ash (from recycled goods) before we ship it out,” he said. “There are recycling places that can accept that ash and recycle that so that we get more material elements. It can be put into the roads. It can be put into steel.” He added that the conservation of water ways could be cultivated to bring revenue into the town. Kelp, for example, could be used as both a food source and fertilizer. It’s also a very “environmentally rejuvenating thing to clean the ocean water.” Kelp could be grown along the waterways, and then sold as a lucrative revenue generator for the town, Muscarella said.
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In what he hopes will be another term on the Hempstead Town Council, Tom Muscarella wants to invest in creative revenue generators as well as ‘curb appeal.’ “The Town of Hempstead owns 116,000 acres of waterways that we can actually make so that we can get revenues,” he said. “So, the taxpayer will benefit from where they live.” Within the town, Muscarella emphasized the importance of curb appeal. From clean sidewalks to general street vanity, he believes that when things are in an orderly fashion, residents can feel good about the com-
munities they call home. “Although it’s quality of life, I’m a curb appeal-type of person,” he said. “Where, if it doesn’t belong, it’s got to be moved on.” The town has invested in roads, Muscarella said, from street sweeps to road maintenance. He hears out concerns from his neighbors and acts upon them — like up-to-date snowplows and street sweepers. Muscarella also emphasized his stance on law and order, saying “you’re only as good as the intel on the street.” “Lawlessness is not who we are,” Muscarella said. “We’re about the family. We’re about the parents. The schools.” To the town councilman, “good government” is one that listens to the people of the town. He referenced a quote from former president Ronald Regan that the “best form of government is local government.” When officials pay attention to the needs of the villages, Muscarella said, that’s where the best form of government originates. “From the local people, on the local level, who are paying the taxes, who are on the street, house-tohouse,” Muscarella said. For his constituents who need help — whether it be a road that requires maintenance, or a local project that needs attention — Muscarella ensures he is there to assist. “I pride myself on being very responsive to the person,” he said. “I do that and it enables them to know that somebody is listening. And maybe they’re just doing it from a practice point of view. But if they can’t complete the task, and I see it, I will help them.”
Nedelka wants to increase transparency By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
It’s a simple philosophy — one Lawrence Nedelka believes may best define his campaign for a seat on the Hempstead Town Council: “You can’t change how the system works, until you change who works the system.” The Garden City Democrat wants to be a voice of dissent on the Republican-controlled town council, while also introducing some creativity to change up some things. Transparency and accountability are high priorities for Nedelka. He hopes to form better ways for the town to communicate with its constituents. One way to achieve this would be for the town to offer its meetings on access cable channels. He’d also like to move them to nighttime, so constituents could attend meetings after work and actively participate in their local government past the election. “It’s part of democracy,” Nedelka told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s part of government. Have the meeting when people can come.” Nedelka also hopes to look into Hub development within the county as a driving force for economic development. The construction and increased availability of affordable housing in the town across different thresholds would be one way this could be achieved. “I’m talking about affordable housing so that parents, who know that their kid is smart and capable, can move out and start their own life in their own unit,” Nedelka said, “instead of living in their basement because they can’t afford to live anywhere.” But he’s not for development everywhere, especially
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Lawrence Nedelka hopes to take a fine-tooth comb to local government and advocate for transparency within the town if voters were to choose him to replace Tom Muscarella on the Hempstead Town Council. plans by the Las Vegas Sands who want to reinvigorate the Nassau Coliseum with a number of offerings like hotels, stores, public meeting spaces and a casino. He says he’s heard out residents there with concerns over
traffic flow and quality of life around the casino, and believes there is a lack of transparency as far as how members of the town council feel about those prospects. The town’s budget is another issue that Nedelka would like to take a fine-tooth comb to. He pointed out that mailer costs could be minimized if the town sent out a quarterly bulletin of its programs. In fact, it’s that kind of thinking Nedelka believes has prepared him for the job, thanks to his background between work in the private and public sectors, with a specialization in finance. He served as the deputy commissioner of jurors in Nassau County for the state’s court system, and prepared the department’s budget. He has also served as the finance commissioner for the town, being responsible for its budget. For 50 years, Nedelka has served his community as an active-service volunteer firefighter. The best part of the job for him is the ability to make a difference in someone else’s life. “If you can get there and put that fire out quickly, then you’re saving them the anguish of having to rebuild,” Nedelka said. “Which is certainly, in the long run, cheaper than having to replace a loved one.” Local government’s importance does not falter with Nedelka. He sees that the issues of importance throughout the community — the so-to-say “fires” of the everyday plight, are what town council members have a duty to address. “When you need a pothole fixed, or you need a road drainage changed, or a new program put in that can help a family that has certain needs — that’s where it’s at,” Nedelka said. “The local level.”
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alloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-sospooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun. It particularly appeals to younger families, of course. But everyone who participates — including moms, dads, grandparents — all get into the spirit of the moment. As Maureen Mangan, the museum’s director of communications, put it, “It’s a ‘fangtastic’ night filled with eerie surprises.” Expect all of that — and more. One of the museum’s most popular events, going on 20 years, returns year after year. By Karen Bloom WHERE “This is very much a tradition for our visitors,” Mangan says. Can art Trick-or-treating change the world? It’s a galleries question WHEN throughout the museum and a “monster-led” dance party are all part of the fun. ••Saturday, Oct.Sunday, 21, 6-9 noon-4 p.m. that’s been of our collective Saturday and “This isat onethe of ourfocus anchor events,” Mangan says. “We • $15, $13 members; theater p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, want families to be able to celebrate, to be able to be silly add-on tickets $4 with culture Now as society 11 a.m.-4Gala p.m.admission andfor have centuries. fun in a friendly, safe environment. The kids are Ghostly •($3 Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, very comfortable, and fully enjoy every moment.” members) navigates the complexities of modern life, • Advance South Campus, Hempstead. As does museum staffers. Notice the many fascinating purchase suggested ForLICM information andatto RSVP, at box office characters who approach guests? That the staff, dressed in art astheir a path for social change is at the (516) 224-5800, or online call (516) 463-5672, or visit finest Halloween attire. at LICM.org/ghostly23 Hofstra.edu/museum “The staff are as excited as our visitors to show off their forefront of artistic expression. • Long Island Children’s costumes and share in the moment,” Mangan says.“They Museum, Museum Row, take great pride in their costumes. They get together and Garden City “When Wetheir All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines plan costumes. You’ll see them as Disney princesses, Marvel characters, whatever the collective power of the arts in society.is related to the cultural zeitgist, they’ll be a part of.” Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and That means you may even see some Barbies and this year. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility andKens influence. Young guests — and their adult companions — eagerly flaunt their costumes, too. As “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that always, everyone is encouraged to come to the museum in their most creative and dazzling promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” looks. And that they do. Giordano says.“We “Artists lead of thefamilies charge and expose up,” truthsMangan that maysays. otherwise be excited to have an see often hundreds all dressed “They’re ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art opportunity to wear their costumes more than once” on Halloween night. and activism on issues as entering, immigration, gender, rights, bag massfor incarceration, First stopsuch upon visitors can reproductive decorate a goody use later on as everyone voting rights, racial through bias, gunthe violence, and collecting promises unfulfi lled. They Galleries all combine the making wanders museum their “treats.” feature activity stations of art withwhere publickids service hasthemed a grassroots in the hope of mobilizing their Frankenstein canthat make craftapproach projects like a glimmering ghost, funny necklace, a witchy wardrobe puppet. Also be prepared for some mysterious encounters communities and theand nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to you enter the unknown in the “Outta This World Spooky Space,” where guests can stand withasthem.” explorewhich an imaginary planet. This exhibit, runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s Plusconference everyone enjoys off their dance moves Monster Mash Dance Floor. 13th presidential on the showing Barack Obama presidency comingon upthe in April. “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009,
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The comedy trailblazer brings on the laughs when his ‘Perfectly Shattered Tour’ arrives at The Paramount. Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today’s most prolific standup comedians, while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. He’s known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and observational humor. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay, and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook’s unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. He’s also acclaimed for his acting roles in movies such as ‘Good Luck, Chuck,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Dan in Real Life,’ ‘Employee of the Month,’ and ‘Waiting...’
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the Chicks The Italian house emcee at Zanies Chicago, Hang out with the ‘The Italian Chicks’ where he distinguished himself as dynamic women when these three especially adept at working arrive at thethe Landmark stage with crowd. A husband andcomedy father revue. of their Maryann ‘Boom three young children, McGann’s Boom’ Maisano, Cara Amore and appeal stems from his quick wit make up this eclectic Gianna Messina and relatable taketrio onoffamily life multi-talented women who and marriage. In draw 2017,on McGann the foibles of their Italianbegan touring asAmerican the opening act in their show traditions for Sebastian Maniscalco, — a blendmoving of comedy, acting and with him from clubs toMaisano, theater, the show’s producer song. to arenas, including sold- has described their andfour headliner, Photos courtesy Long Island Children’s Museum performance out shows at Madison Square‘as part meatball, part Aimee Terzulli, museum vice president, welcomes guests in cannoli — ashort, passionate comedy with Garden. McGann’s relatively her Halloween finery. a little drama.’ but impressive resume, includesMore than simply a “Families have a great time with this,” Mangan out,’ this is a celebration Montreal’s famed‘girl’s Just night For Laughs says. “There’s lots of chatter and compliments going of food, family Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The and culture. Whether back and forth between everyone.” you’re Italian or not, they’ll have you Great American Comedy Festival, Over in the museum theater, Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin roaring with laughter. You don’t want and more. McGann still calls Patch is a gathering spot for some spellbinding stories Chicago home. to miss this hilarious show — filled and songs. “Uncle Vlad,” (a 10-foot bat puppet) with an enthusiastic blend of comedy, is joined by his nephew Chad, and fellow friendly Saturday, Feb. 11,characters, 8 p.m. $40, $35, music and song parodies $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 you remember things creatures of the night — both the “invisible man” and that will make New York Ave., Huntington. (800) “visible man,” the Wolfman and Great Aunt Margarine, you paid your shrink to forget — or a witch who lives next door — featuring puppet745-3000 artists or Ticketmaster.com according to Maisano. ParamountNY.com. Kyle Mahoney, Sebastiano Ricci, Carrie Heffernan and Austin M. Costello. Sunday, Oct. 22, 3-5:30 p.m., Uncle Vlad needs help from his friends — and the $39, $29, $19. Jeanne Rimsky audience — as everyone tries to figure out who stole Theater at Landmark on Main this year’s candy. Street, 232 Main St., Port “Get your costume on,” Mangan says, “and be Washington. (917) 567-5842, or ready for plenty of fun.” LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark stage, Saturday, oct. 28, 8 p.m. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Cal Kehoe on guitar. The three bands’ creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s “On The Run” seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself”. Perfectly placing Phish’s “Sand” into the groove of The Talking Head’s “Slippery People,” along with segued collections from all three acts. These ideas are the spirit behind Pink Talking Fish. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Obtain no-cost breast cancer screening at Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, Sunday, oct. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are open to insured and underinsured women. Limited spots are available and appointments are required. Bring any prior mammographic films and reports on disc. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 255-8220 to schedule (reference event when making appointment).
Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for a bird walk, at the Massapequa Preserve, Sunday, oct. 22, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Meet at the east end of the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa LIRR station. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg (516) 4679498. Also text regarding questionable weather conditions. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
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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) 7052434 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.
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.
Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 20, noon1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Early voting locations Choose from these early voting locations near Elmont and Franklin Square: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Turnpike; Floral Park Recreation Center, 124 Stewart St.; Valley Stream Presbyterian Church, 130 South Central Ave. Residents can use these locations to vote Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 30, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Election Day designated polling places are in effect.
Masquerade Ball Benefit Gala Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For information, call (917) 213-9840 or (718) 845-0779.
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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
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Nassau County rally for Israel draws 5,000 By MELISSA BERMAN Correspondent
After four days of war between Israel and Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, officials estimated that over 5,000 people rallied in Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow last Tuesday night to show support for Israel and Jewish people around the world. Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched Operation al-Aqsa Flood, a coordinated assault consisting of land and air attacks into multiple border areas of Israel on Oct. 7, 50 years after the Yom Kippur War. The attack came on Shabbos, the Jewish Sabbath day, and the end of the weeklong Jewish festival of Sukkot. Led by Bruce. Blakeman, the first Jewish Nassau County executive, the county organized the rally that included more than 40 elected officials from both major political parties leaders from different faiths, Jewish war veterans and several other members from the Jewish community. “Nassau County stands with Israel,” Blakeman said. Led by Rabbi Josh Dorsch, the senior rabbi from the Merrick Jewish Center, the rally began with Psalm 121 being recited. His reading was met with a chorus of “amen” from the crowd.
After a musical interlude from Cantor Nissim Saal, Rabbi Anchelle Perl, who serves as the leader of the Chabad of Mineola spoke. “Here on Long Island we are rallying behind our brothers and sisters, no matter our religious affiliation, no matter our political persuasions, we come together in our desire to support the people of Israel,” he said. “We must stop appeasing terrorists, and their supporters,” Perl’s words brought cheers and hollers from the crowd. In between speakers, Saal led the crowd in the United States’ national anthem and Cantor Ofer Barnoy from Temple Beth Shalom in Roslyn conducted “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem. Bishop Phillip Elliot, leader of the Antioch Baptist Church in Hempstead, Tim Baker/Herald photos said, “Tonight we have a war on our Nassau County Executive Bruce hands, we have a war call, that came to Blakeman speaks at the Oct. 10 rally for us all. We have to respond to a draft Israel at Eisenhower Park. notice to enlist in the army against evil that we never thought we would see injustice, and terrorism.” “October seven, last Saturday, our like this. My message to Hamas is this, I Shabbat, our holy Shabbat and the day promise you the Jewish people, the State that we will never, never ever forget,” of Israel, the American People will make you pay the price you deserve!” said County Legislator Mazi Pilip of The huge crowd erupted into chants Great Neck. The former Israel Defense Forces paratrooper added, “This is the of “Am Yisrael Chai,” which translates day in our Shabbat, in Simchat Torah into English as, “The people of Israel where Am Yisrael is supposed to dance live.” Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare attendon the street in Israel. They came in, they killed our people, they murder our ed the rally and provided this statement Half page x 6.291 to the Herald. babies, they kidnap our teenagers, they 9.75
Rabbi Anchelle Perl, leader of the Chabad of Mineola, noted the strength of Long Islanders to support Israel. “It is important to show our support of Israel and unite in condemning the terrorist acts of Hamas,” he said. “Many people I spoke with at the rally were appreciate that the event was held, and said they felt a great sense of belonging which was very important, since many in attendance felt very vulnerable and alone since the attacks on Saturday. I was glad that I could offer at least a bit of solace by showing support for our Israeli brothers and sisters.”
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST V. VINA ARCHER A/K/A VINA HUGGINS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH ARCHER, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 08, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and VINA ARCHER A/K/A VINA HUGGINS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH ARCHER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 31, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 55 DIAMOND STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 671, Lot 13: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ELMONT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007805/2016. Stephen Frommer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 142293 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI, Plaintiff, vs. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL CURTO, JR., DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 417 Saint Luke Place, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 156 and Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment is $566,295.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612412/2018. 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. John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee, inadvertently erroneously referred to as ‘Charles’ P. Clarke in the Judgment of Foreclosure of sale. Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 180545-1 142295
PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK V. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, Against DAVID NILSON, MARILYN NILSON, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/03/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/8/2023 at 3:00 pm, premises known as 1022 Jackson Avenue, 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, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 35 Block 147 Lot 162 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $538,409.52 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 011724/2014 This Auction will be held rain or shine. 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. Anthony Decarolis, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/13/23 File Number: 17-300390 SH 142277
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. JENNY A. EBERT, AS ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF RICHARD EBERT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 24, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 23 Franklin Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 474 and Lots 17 & 18. Approximate amount of judgment is $184,387.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613100/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 191150-3 142298
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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff against - BERNIL LOPES, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 2, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 14th day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of South Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 93 Frederick Avenue, South Floral Park, (Town of Hempstead) New York 11001. (SBL#: 32-346-1-4) Approximate amount of lien $751,495.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 12-013346. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: July 17, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142396
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. PETER A. PHAGOO, et al, Defts. Index #6075062022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered September 13, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 32 Block 477, Lot 54-55. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RON FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100807 142428 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO.1126-2023 Adopted: October 3, 2023 Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.1116-2023, adopted September 19th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 3rd day of October, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN
BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-387/23) ELMONT 238th STREET - east side, starting at a point 52 feet north of the north curbline of 116th Road, north for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-412/23) LOUIS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 89 feet north of the north curbline of Arcade Place, north for a distance of 14 feet. (TH-417/23) ADELE COURT - north side, starting at a point 45 feet west of the west curbline of Connie Lane, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-425/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE GRANGE STREET - west side, starting at a point 125 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-392/23) CRAFT AVENUE - north side, starting at a point of 195 feet west of the west curbline of Hall Street, west for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-426/23) MERRICK WYNSUM AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 287 feet north of the north curbline of Elliot Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-422/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously Set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT STERLING ROAD - west side, starting at a point 158 feet north of the north curbline of 106th Avenue. (TH-368/20 - 1/19/21) (TH-388/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 142611 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST
Clovis Walker; Patricia Wilson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 15, 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 November 20, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2173 Renfrew 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, State of New York, Section 32 Block 716 Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment $444,664.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 012720/2011. 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.” Jeffrey Fox, 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: September 27, 2023 142569 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Arslan K. Choudhry a/k/a Arslan Choudhry; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 14, 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 November 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 129 Terrace 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, State of New York, Section 32 Block 453 Lots 46 and 47. Approximate amount of judgment $890,612.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605260/2021. 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.” Malachy P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 4, 2023 142571 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SAFEGUARD MISTY REALTY GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff - against MARSHALL MAKSTEIN AS HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA MAKSTEIN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 14, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 16th day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 647 Seabury Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010. (Section: 35, Block: 582, Lot: 2) Approximate amount of lien $369,255.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 607156/2022. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212 MARKSTEIN-79084 Dated: September 21, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules
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LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Action to Foreclose a Mortgage INDEX #: 602721/2023 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, vs JULIA DANIELS IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, NISSIMINTERNATIONAL LLC C/O ALLSTATE CORPORATE SERVICES CORP, SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC (SN”), NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 89 Hunnewell Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action,
and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Julia Daniels Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Eighth day of September, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Julia Daniels dated the March 5, 2004, to secure the sum of $270,000.00 and recorded at Book M26238, Page 924 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk, on the March 17, 2004. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 5, 2004 and recorded on March 17, 2004, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M26238, Page 942. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 19, 2013 and recorded on January 7, 2014, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M39435, Page 681. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Julia Daniels on January 4, 2016 and recorded February 18, 2016 in Book 41026, Page 237 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 21, 2018 and recorded on May 30, 2018, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42863, Page 423. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Julia Daniels on February 14, 2020 and recorded March 12, 2020 in Book 44097, Page 643 in the Office of the Nassau
County Clerk. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed June 15, 2022 and recorded on September 28, 2022, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46872, Page 329; The property in question is described as follows: 89 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such
promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 11, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 78248 142554
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, Against JUAN S. ARBOLEDA A/K/A JUAN ARBOLEDA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/07/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/27/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 267 Seidman Place, Franklin Square, New York 11010, And Described As Follows:
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Rich Selzer of Franklin Square, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll and Jack Feldman of West Hempstead at a Hempstead town taxpayer forum on Sept. 22. Residents learned how they can lower their property tax bills and learned about new payment features.
Residents learn how to lower property taxes in Hempstead Rich Selzer of Franklin Square and Jack Feldman of West Hempstead joined a taxpayer forum held on Sept. 22 to learn how to lower property tax bills. The forum was held in West Hempstead, where residents learned methods to lower their property taxes from Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.
Homeowners can decrease their bills when they apply for tax exemption programs. Driscoll also showed community members new payment features, paperless billing, payments reminders, tax discounts and more. — Nicole Wagner
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ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0033 Block 603 Lot 85 And 86 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $814,558.58 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608829/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dated: 8/17/2023 Number: 16-300038 142167
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK N .A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006AM3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM3, V. SHARON SPERANZA, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 04, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK N .A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED
SECURITIES TRUST 2006AM3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM3 is the Plaintiff and SHARON SPERANZA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 26, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 247 PASCHAL AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010: Section 33, Block 308, Lot 52-53: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMRPOVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FRANKLIN SQUARE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011081/2013. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 142165
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ew York City is home to many famous landmarks and attractions, such as Times Square, Wall Street and New York-style pizza. Yet what people associate with New York today is the migrant crisis, a growing and complex problem with statewide consequences. Since the spring of 2022, more than 116,100 migrants have flooded into the state. The lack of planning by Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resulted in a severe humanitarED RA ian crisis and a strain on public resources. Our local communities are shouldering the burden of providing essential services such as health care, education and social services to migrants and their families, stretching their resources thin. This crisis isn’t just a federal issue; it affects every corner of our state. From Long Island to Buffalo, from the five boroughs to the North Country, its conse-
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quences are felt by our citizens, our communities and our local governments. The humanitarian challenges and security concerns stemming from the influx of migrants at our borders and throughout our state demand immediate and comprehensive attention. We must convene a special session of the State Legislature to address this crisis, and act now to protect the interests of our state and its residents. Protecting our communities and upholding the principles of compassion and humanitarianism are not mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, neither of these standards is currently being met. The Assembly’s Republican conference has been calling for these actions for several months, but has been met with silence. Even more troublesome, federal and state leaders continue to dance around the problem with backward approaches such as offering nearly a half-million Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits. We don’t want immigrants sitting idly, but there
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must be a process in place to ensure that public safety and resources are maintained. Assembly Republicans proposed legislation that would do so, including adopting a resolution calling on the federal government to provide financial assistance to the state, and to reverse the Executive Order of 2017 that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. It would also end New York’s status as an illegal immigration sanctuary, and require the state to register all migrants in order to assist with background checks and monitor refugees seeking asylum here. The 2023-24 state budget allocated $1 billion to New York City for migrant humanitarian assistance. However, this allocation lacks clear guidance or oversight regarding its specific utilization. It is crucial that leaders from across the state know where these funds are going. My bill, A.7508, a two-pronged effort to ensure transparency, would require the
t isn’t just a federal issue. It affects every corner of our state, from Long Island to Buffalo.
governor to submit a report to the Legislature every 30 days detailing how state and federal funds are being spent on humanitarian aid for migrants, and require the comptroller to audit those funds every 30 days. The need for this bill is evident, given recent revelations about DocGo, the private medical services company Adams partnered with to oversee activities at upstate hotels housing migrants. A state investigation into DocGo uncovered alarming problems, including the employment of at least 50 security guards — compensated at a staggering rate of $1,200 per day — working without proper licensing. Convening a special session in Albany to address the ongoing migrant crisis isn’t just a necessity, it is our moral and civic duty as elected representatives of the people. We must put aside political differences and work together to find practical solutions to this complex issue. By doing so, we can uphold the values of compassion, security and economic stability that define our great state. Ed Ra, who represents the 19th Assembly District, is the ranking Republican on the Assembly Ways & Means Committee.
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ry not to consume the horrific war news out of Israel with your family dinner. The Hamas terror attack on Israel last week demanded our full attention. Many of us sat pinned to the TV, as we did after 9/11. The parenting challenge of the moment, as if we needed another mountain to climb, is to limit our children’s access to TV and social media accounts of the war in the Middle East. As the RAnDi adults in the room, we must KREiss take charge of what we want our young children, and even our teenagers, to see and hear. For our own health and well-being, we need to limit our consumption of violent news reports and videos. There is a difference between educating ourselves and subsuming our daily lives to details of the horror unfolding nearly 6,000 miles away. The media are unlikely to exert restraint. So we must. Unfortunately, our kids have access to streaming video games in which the violence is vivid and shocking. The membrane between the gaming world
and the real-world videos coming out of Israel is thin and permeable. It can be overwhelming to developing minds. We need to talk to our children and grandchildren, and give them a sense of history and an education about the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. We need to protect them from the sensational posts on the internet and help them understand how militant tribes and clans and communities can divide a country, overtaking our best instincts. Even here in America. Teenagers today, the survivors of a life-changing global pandemic, a generation of kids struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, need our protection and censorship when it comes to what they see and hear. This has always been true, but we need to step up our supervision of online viewing, because we cannot trust news outlets to monitor themselves. The gathering war in the Middle East brings a new level of exposure to our kids, who know how to find videos and postings, some true, some fake, on their phones and other devices. While we limit their exposure to inappropriate news, as citizens we must keep ourselves informed and involved.
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The war will surely pull the U.S. into the conflict on many levels. I try to find responsible newspapers, reporters and opinion pages to keep me updated. How else to get a full account of a painful, complex and ongoing human tragedy? As a journalist, I feel proud of the foreign correspondents who raced into the war zone and began reporting what they saw and heard. Richard Engel, Clarissa Ward, Ali Velshi, Norah O’Donnell, Lester Holt, Trey Yingst and dozens of others rushed into the battle on the ground. Putting themselves in harm’s way every day, they allowed us back home to see real people, in real time, reacting to the Oct. 7 invasion. I especially appreciate the reportage that includes sources and eyewitness accounts to validate the information they broadcast. They are well informed and calm, even under fire. Inevitably, there will be casualties among the journalists as the war escalates. They bring us the stories, but the stories are not always appropriate for kids. We need to know the details, but our children don’t. Our homes must be safe, peaceful havens for them. I have had conversations with my
e need to protect our children from the war’s horrific words and images.
grandchildren, one of whom was in Israel in May, about the geography of Israel being its destiny, and the ancient tribal feuds that still fuel the hatred and violence that is evident today. TikTok and Facebook don’t do justice to this unfolding story; it requires a level of gravitas fully grounded in the long history of the region. Last night, eyewitness after eyewitness went on the air on CNN to tell the first-hand accounts of their wives or mothers or brothers being pulled from their homes. Young people spoke of friends being shot down in front of them at the desert music festival. MSNBC broadcast photographs including one of a baby shot dead in its bed on a kibbutz. These emerging details of murdered and kidnapped Israeli children tilt the moral universe. As the war accelerates, it will tilt further. My obligation as an American citizen is to stay informed. My choice as a Jew is to support Israel’s right to exist and thrive. My obligation is also to protect my grandchildren from the photos and videos of Hamas terrorist attacks on young kids just like them. They do not need to witness the shock and awe of war to know that raging violence is shocking and awful. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Fighting cancer must not end in October
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early one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone, with another 56,000 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ — an affliction of milk ducts that turn malignant, which is said to be an early form of breast cancer. We promote awareness for this each year with a massive display of pink almost everywhere we turn. From pins that many wear on their lapels, to ribbons, to posters, to equipment worn by many of our sports icons, pink has become synonymous with our fight against breast cancer — the most common form of cancer in the world. Hundreds of millions of dollars are raised for breast cancer awareness and research each year, and we can view those efforts with a sense of accomplishment for all that’s achieved over the month-long campaign. Yet as October draws to a close, those pink ribbons are replaced by Halloween and then Thanksgiving decorations, as the holiday season approaches. We turn our attention from cancer to other things. But cancer doesn’t move on. In fact, some 50,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer between the beginning of November and the end of the year. That’s one woman every two minutes who will receive news that will change her life. These women simply can’t wait for October to roll around again for cancer to become society’s primary focus.
It’s not that cancer isn’t important to us all year-round. It’s just that all of us live busy lives, with so much that demands our attention. Still, there are ways to at least keep cancer in the conversation — and to continue giving even when the calendar page flips past October. The efforts of the American Cancer Society, for one, continue all year. Founded in 1946, the organization has invested more than $5 billion in research, including providing seed funding for 49 researchers whose work has won Nobel Prizes. One of the early researchers was Dr. Sidney Farber, who, in the cancer society’s first year, achieved remission of acute leukemia, successfully using chemotherapy for the first time. When we do give of ourselves, it’s hard to see where those dollars end up. But all we have to do is take a moment and think of a cancer survivor. Any cancer survivor. Before World War II, a cancer diagnosis was almost always a death sentence, or required highly invasive surgery that promised little hope of success. Now millions of people call themselves survivors, thanks to research and awareness that mean early diagnosis of cancer — and significantly increase the chances of success in treating it — that would not have happened if it weren’t for giving people like you. The American Cancer Society says that its programs have reduced the death rate from cancer by nearly a third. And 3 million more people got to return to living their lives after a cancer diagnosis between 1991 and 2017 because of those efforts — helping everyone, no matter what kind of cancer they’re fighting.
Please keep giving to charities like the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (StJude.org), the Livestrong Foundation (Livestrong.org), the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR.org), and the Cancer Research Institute (CancerResearch.org). Closer to home, we have: ■ The Children’s Leukemia Research Association (ChildrensLeukemia.org) in Garden City ■ The New York Cancer Foundation (NYCancerFoundation.org) in Port Jefferson ■ Cans 4 Cancer and Recycling 4 a Cure (Recycling4ACure.org) in Garden City ■ The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer (LILeagueToAbolishCancer.org) in Old Bethpage ■ The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition (RVCBCC.org) ■ Cure Cancer With Music (CureCancerWithMusic.org) in Freeport ■ Israel Children’s Cancer Foundation (IsraelCancer.org) in Lawrence ■ Hewlett House (Hewlett-House.org) in Hewlett And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Giving life is not something we should focus on for just one month of the year. It should always be in the back of our minds, so we can continue making a difference. And continue until we finally defeat cancer once and for all.
letters What McCarthy did wasn’t grounds for removal To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “What happened in the House will damage Congress”: The American people will also be damaged, because, more and more, the majority of us want both parties to work together. Our self-serving representatives have their own agenda, and it isn’t what we want. Mr. King wrote that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s talents and abilities would be sorely missed. I watched the press conference that he held, and did not hear anything that warranted his removal. When working for the American people, and working across the aisle with Democrats, are grounds for dismissal, then the two-party system we are stuck with has outlived its usefulness. If we truly were to drain the swamp of our corrupt leadership in government, our nation’s aging sewer systems couldn’t handle the overflow. If there was ever a need for a third party, it is now. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside
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unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery displayed by my cousins currently serving on reserve duty in Israel. And I am praying for the continued safety of my grandmother and aunts and uncles, who are sheltering in place. On a personal level, I am so grateful for your continued prayers for the safety of my extended family. As the proud JosHUA grandson of my late Grandfather LAFAZAn Boris, a Holocaust refugee, and as person of Jewish faith, I have struggled to articulate the depths of the devastation I am feeling. But as an elected official, I write with a responsibility to speak with absolute
clarity during this difficult time. Though the war is thousands of miles away, our work locally is so important at this moment. There are actions we need to take here in our county, including the following: ■ Continuing to work in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department to increase the frequency of patrols and the number of police guarding our houses of worship and neighborhoods; ■ Upholding the law I cosponsored to ban companies who support BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) from earning government contracts;
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To the Editor: Re “Rallying for public power, but PSEG pushes back,” by Charles Shaw (Oct. 5-11): As the “Reimagine LIPA” campaign affirms, simply municipalizing the utility — making the Long Island Power Authority completely public — will save Long Island ratepayers money. In addition, other actions would further lower electricity rates as restructuring proceeds: Borrowing by the authority should be curtailed, and payments in lieu of taxes, and taxes themselves, should be sunsetted by the Legislature. There should be a legislative mandate to move LIPA toward obtaining a nonprofit power supply, no longer forced to pay a premium for purchasing from for-profit power suppliers like National Grid. In addition — and this can begin now — LIPA should act on behalf of its customers and take on the fossil fuel industry directly, by initiating a climate lawsuit against Exxon-Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and their trade organizations. Fossil fuel companies, like the tobacco companies, have known for over 50 years that their products were dangerous. They knew they were damaging the environment, causing global warming, and negatively affecting people’s health. This information was covered up, and propaganda denied fossil fuels’ negative impacts. The companies have deliberately spread messaging that denies the reality of human-induced climate change. The behavior of the industry amounts to consumer fraud.
The sheer barbarism of the Hamas attack is hard to fathom. It is gutwrenching and almost inconceivable to think that these terrorists kidnapped, raped and tortured women. They beheaded dozens of babies. They captured wheelchairbound senior citizens. And we continue to discover more Israeli deaths at the hands of unspeakable terror. As difficult as it is, we cannot look away. It’s right now, in this moment, that the world must stand united in its categorical belief that these crimes against humanity must lead to the final elimination of Hamas and its abominable reign of terror from this Earth. It is with a heavy heart that I recall conversations with my late Grandfather
s difficult as it is, we cannot look away. The world must stand united.
■ Ensuring that we, as a county, fully abide by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism, which we adopted in 2021; ■ Working in tandem with Long Island
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nonprofits to fulfill supply drives and shipments of products to Israel for soldiers and citizens.
Boris, because he would remind me consistently to promise him I would always remember two very important words: Never. Again. Though he is no longer with us, I wish I could respond to him: “Never again” is right now. And so in his memory, I declare: To our friends of all different faiths and backgrounds who have spoken out to support Israel: We are grateful for your solidarity. To those institutions, nations and individuals who have chosen to equivocate in this moment: We will remember with disgust your silence. And to those terrorist, inhuman savages in Hamas who perpetrated these atrocities: We, the Jewish people, a people who have overcome adversity for thousands of years, will eradicate you from the face of the Earth. May God bless and protect Israel, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.
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LIPA claimed over $70 million in “resiliency” spending in 2023, improving infrastructure to address climate change threats — e.g., elevating substations and re-engineering circuits to better handle outages. LIPA estimates that as of this year, it has spent more than $930 million on “stor m hardening,” to combat increasingly damaging impacts of severe and chaotic weather events linked to climate change, due largely to fossil fuels. LIPA and its ratepayers deserve redress and compensation from the fossil fuel industry for these costs. LIPA should join other plaintiffs around the nation and initiate a lawsuit to hold these companies accountable for the price we, the public, have had to pay. JIM BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County Island Park
At a rally and supply drive in Eisenhower Park — East Meadow
New Yorkers with spina bifida are left out To the Editor: I am writing both as a New Yorker and as someone who has lived with spina bifida for as long as I can remember. New York is a diverse, progressive state, celebrated for its commitment to equality and inclusivity. Yet it’s time we address a significant oversight: the omission of spina bifida from the official definition of developmental disabilities. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spine and can lead to lifelong challenges. It impacts mobility, can cause severe health issues, and often
involves surg eries and therapies throughout one’s life. By recognizing the disorder as a developmental disability, New York can take a crucial step toward ensuring that those of us who live with it have access to the support and services we require. This change isn’t just about words on paper; it’s about acknowledging the unique hurdles we face daily. It’s about ending the isolation and ignorance that often shroud spina bifida. It’s about reducing the stigma and misconceptions that have held us back for far too long. By revising the definition of developmental disabilities to include the disorder,
New York can help foster understanding and empathy within our communities. It can also pave the way for increased funding and research, leading to better treatment options and improved outcomes for those living with spina bifida. New York has always been a trailblazer in the fight for civil rights and inclusivity. Let’s continue this legacy by adding spina bifida to the definition of developmental disabilities, demonstrating our commitment to supporting all of our residents, regardless of their abilities. KATHLEEN WATT Spina Bifida Association of New York State
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