Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 11-10-2022

By KYlE CHIN kchin@liherald.com

Anthony D’Esposito says he’s going to Washington. But as the clock struck midnight, turning Election Day into Wednesday, his Democratic opponent, Laura Gil len, wasn’t quite ready to con cede the 4th Congressional Dis trict race.

“We’re going to wait until every vote is counted,” Gillen told supporters in Freeport late Tuesday night. “It’s an extreme ly close race. There’s still a lot of ballots out there.”

Yet as she spoke those words, unofficial election returns from Nassau County showed D’Esposito leading Gillen by 8,000 votes with 87 percent of precincts reporting. A half-hour later, the county completed the counting, increasing D’Esposito’s lead to 10,000 votes. It was 51.9 percent for D’Eposito out of the more than 266,000 votes counted, compared with Gillen’s 48.1 percent.

D’Esposito, a former New

York City police detective from Island Park, appeared to have eked out the victory, and in the process flipped a seat from Democratic to Republican control.

“I want to thank each and every one of you in this room,”

he told supporters in Baldwin. “You’ve worked hard and you’ve knocked on doors. You’ve made the phone calls. You’ve dug into your pockets to get us across this finish line. We took a seat that’s

Realty group steps up for disaster relief

By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

The occurrence of natural disasters has not slowed in recent years and neither have the relief efforts orchestrated by the Keller Williams Legendary real estate agency in Franklin Square.

Keller Williams is no stranger to offering support to associates in the KW family, especially those who are faced with devastation after a natural disaster.

On Nov. 3, Baldo LaRussa, an agent at Keller Williams, and the rest of the Sold By Baldo team organized an event called Socialize with a Purpose — a fundraising initiative to benefit the company’s nonprofit KW Cares and replenish reserves for disaster- relief efforts.

“KW Cares is a charity within the Keller Williams company that helps families who are a part of Keller Williams,” LaRussa said. “Most of our reserves we’ve had went to (people impacted by) the hurricanes in Florida and Puerto Rico. What we’re trying to

do now is build the bank back up for another rainy day.”

Dozens showed up at the Franklin Social NY restaurant in Franklin Square to take part in the fundraiser, which featured a 50/50 raffle and hors d’oeuvres, and some even stepped up to the microphone for karaoke. LaRus sa said the team raised a little over $2,000.

The prizes includ ed a Jiffy Lube gift card, a Franklin Social NY gift card, a couple of bottles of wine and a “Thank ful Basket” that con tained coffee-themed items. The owners of Franklin Social NY donated 10 percent of the profits gener ated at the event to the cause.

Through KW Cares, Keller Williams associates and their qualifying family members can apply for grants during times of hardship, such as life-altering events and sudden emergencies.

When applying for an emer gency KW Cares grant, a qualifying candidate must first alert either someone from market center leadership or a Keller Wil

Motown and other classics performed live

Jazz singer Cody Childs and his guitarist take the stage at Elomnt Memorial Library

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Jazz singer Cody Childs and guitarist Gai Phak deephon filled the room with nostalgia during “A Musical Journey through the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and the present” on Nov. 4 at Elmont Memorial Library.

The two performers brought the crowd at the library’s theatre back in time with jazz, R&B, soul and Motown classics spanning decades.

Childs and Phakdeephon, who both reside in Queens, said they take their show to various librar ies, senior centers, restaurants and other venues. Childs said the most gratifying part for him is con necting with the audience when singing these popu lar hits they know and love.

“I grew up watching the Ed Sullivan Show back in the 1960s, and kids got to see older performers, whether it was Bing Crosby or Ella Fitzgerald,” Childs said. “We saw all that — today you don’t see that. I was always drawn to that music, and the Motown sound, of course. I was fortunate as a kid to hear all these different sounds.”

When he attended Canarsie High School in Brooklyn, Childs joined the chorus and grew up with blues and jazz influences from his father, who he described as a “Joe Williams and B.B. King-type.”

At the time, he said he didn’t appreciate that kind of music, but gradually developed a fondness for the genre.

As a teenager in the 1970s, he watched the film, “Lady Sings the Blues,” starring Diana Ross, which got him interested in Billie Holiday’s music, he said. When Childs was 18, he said he listened to jazz

singer Johnny Hartman on a live radio show in the early 80s and immediately became hooked.

He attended the City College of New York and enrolled in jazz vocal courses taught by esteemed jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan.

In 2015, Childs performed in an R&B jazz band called “The Ladies of Soul,” but the pandemic caused challenges and the band eventually broke up. Following the split, Childs began looking for a guitarist for acoustic shows.

“I always wanted to play with a guitar player — in smaller gigs I need a smaller sort of sound,” he said. “I contacted Gai, and he had a jazz, soul and R&B sound, and that’s what I liked.”

Phakdeephon, who goes by the stage name “Gai P,” said he grew up a music lover and it started with his older brother, who was a big fan of 1970s rock n’ roll.

“He had a guitar at home and I was sneaking into his room to play it when he was away,” Phakdeep hon said. “That’s how I started.”

His guitar playing evolved from rock n’ roll to blues style, and he said his partnership with Childs was a perfect match.

When he is on stage, Phakdeephon said he loves watching the audience’s reactions and seeing them transport themselves to the past in real time.

“Sometimes a couple starts dancing, that’s the best,” Phakdeephon said. “The purpose when we are performing is just wanting the audience to be happy. The music we are doing, that’s the music we love already. When we perform in front of the pub lic’s eyes, they are into it with us.”

Photos by Ana Borruto/Herald GUiTARisT GAi PhAkdeePhON took the audience back in time.

Vietnam War vet honored at Yankees game

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Vietnam War veteran Law rence Schnabel, 72, of Rockville Centre, was treated to a big sur prise during a game between the Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21. During the seventhinning stretch, Schnabel was escorted out onto the field and introduced with a publicaddress announcement, hon ored for his service.

“It was a big surprise,” Sch nabel said. “I was out on the field, and they showed me on the big screen and on TV. It was awesome.”

Schnabel has five children, Brian, Meghan D’Angelo, Cait lin, Paul and Casey, and two grandchildren, Caeleigh Kourie and Siena D’Angelo. His kids arranged for him to be honored at the game, in what turned out to be a multi-year plan. “My children put in a request for it, and it took about three years to go through all the paperwork,” he explained. “It’s a very nice thing that the Yankees do. Every game, in the seventh inning, they honor veterans.”

The short ceremony was especially meaningful for Schnabel, who’s a lifelong Yankees fan. Not only did the Yankees dominate the Pirates, 14-2, but it was also the first time he had ever been publicly honored for his ser vice.

Schnabel, a member of American Legion Post 246 for 10 years, was born in Franklin Square, and when he was 5 his family moved to Rockville Centre, where he has lived for 68 years. He served in Vietnam for two years, having been drafted into the Army. “When I was on the ground it was just a difficult time,” he recalled, “especial ly because it was a long way from home.”

The Army supported an orphanage in Vietnam, a mile from where Schnabel was stationed. “There were a lot of Vietnamese war babies and a lot of American babies, and we used to bring over some wood to help with fencing,” he recounted. “We had a bunch of guys with younger kids, brothers and sisters at home, and they’d have their parents send over some clothes and we’d give them to the orphans. Once or twice a week, we’d bring over food from the mess hall after lunch. We were very proud of that.”

He recalled the reception he received when he came home from the war. “You didn’t have any support when you came back,” Schnabel said. “It was a hard time for Vietnam veterans coming home.” His wife, Regina, was happy that he was honored for his service on such a big stage in the Bronx. “He wasn’t given the rightful appreci ation and welcome home when he came back from Viet nam,” she said, “and on Sept. 21, he got the right wel come home.”

While his experience in the war and after he returned was difficult, Schnabel said, he is proud that he was able to serve his country. “I was proud to defend our country and do my job,” he said.

After his service, he worked for the technology com pany Avaya for 40 years. He met Regina in 1979, and they have been married for 41 years.

After retiring in 2009, Schnabel spent time with his wife and grandchildren, but had a series of heart prob lems. He suffered a heart attack, underwent triple bypass surgery and finally required a heart transplant in 2014. “It was a long five years from the time everything started to the time we finally got a new heart,” he said.

Eight and a half years after the transplant, he said he has been in good health ever since. “The wife has been taking good care of me,” Schnabel said.

He is happy, he said, that there is more appreciation and support for veterans these days. “People realize what you did, and there’s a lot more respect from people now,” he said. He plans to attend the Rockville Centre Veterans Day parade, and the ceremony at the recreation center. He will turn 73 on Nov. 12, the day afterward.

It is always important to honor those who served, Sch nabel said — and not just the men. “With Veterans Day coming up, you see the men all wear the hats from World War II, Vietnam and Korea, but the women, you never see,” he said. “They’re a very unrecognized group, and they deserve a lot more recognition. Even today there are a lot of women in the armed services, and it’s important to honor everybody who served.”

SEPt. 21 wAS an emotional day for Vietnam War veteran and lifelong Yankees fan Lawrence Schnabel, who was publicly honored for the first time during a Yankees-Pirates game.

Photos courtesy Meghan D’Angelo

LARRy ScHNABEL SAID he wanted more veterans to be recognized for their service.

Jack-o’-Lantern fundraiser collects $1,033

To celebrate Halloween and raise money for a good cause, Franklin Square’s Washington Street School hosted a Rise of the Jacko’-Lantern Fundraiser throughout the week of Oct. 24. Forty-four carved and decorated pumpkins were on display, cre

ated by sixth grade students.

Students throughout the building were invited to bring in quarters to vote for their favorite jack-o’-lantern. By the end of the week, the school raised $1,033 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

— Kepherd

Daniel

Courtesy of the Franklin Square Union Free School District

Washington street school students are votedfor their favorite jack-o’-lanterns on Oct. 27.

Washington street school raised more than $1,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

students decorated pumpkins in the spirit of Halloween. kids had a blast at the Rise of the Jack-o’-Lantern Fundraiser.

Homecoming is a blast of school spirit

Elmont Memorial High School hosted its annual homecoming parade and game on Oct. 29. The entire community joined the traditional festivities, of class banners and the football game. Elmont Spartans pulled off a 26-6 victory.

— Kepherd Daniel

Photos by Taylor Oliphant/Herald

The varsiTy dance team showed their school spirit. homecoming included some spooky parade floats ftwo days before Halloween.

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South Side upends Elmont

By toNY BellissiMo tbellissimo@liherald.com

A defeat at Elmont in the Nassau Conference II football regular-season finale Oct. 29 cost South Side a chance to open the playoffs at home, but not a chance at redemption.

The fifth-seeded Cyclones, led by junior quarterback Owen West, made the most of a return trip to Elmont exactly one week later, capturing last Saturday’s first-round matchup, 27-21, to earn their fourth trip to the semifinals in five seasons.

NoRMaN BRoWN Malverne Senior Football

BRoWN Was a key factor in Malverne’s 34-7 victory over Mineola last Friday night in a Conference IV first-round play off game. He rushed for 204 yards and found the end zone three times as the Mules punched their ticket to the semi finals at Hofstra University where they will face defending county champion North Shore. Brown had touchdown runs of 62, 1 and 74 yards against Mineola, which entered the postseason riding a six-game win streak.

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First Round scores

CoNFeReNCe i

Farmingdale 35, Port Washington 0

Massapequa 21, Oceanside 16

Syosset 21, Hempstead 20 Baldwin 20, Freeport 8

CoNFeReNCe ii

Garden City 56, Calhoun 7

Mepham 14, MacArthur 7

Long Beach 27, New Hyde Park 14

South Side 27, Elmont 21

CoNFeReNCe iii

Plainedge 45, Roosevelt 21

Wantagh 28, Lynbrook 7

Bethpage 48, Floral Park 14 Carey 26, Manhasset 18

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North Shore 51, Clarke 14

Seaford 21. Cold Spring Harbor 14

West Hempstead 27, Island Trees 13

Malverne 34, Mineola 7

West had a rushing touchdown in each half and zipped a 17-yard scoring strike to junior Michael Aiello midway through the third quarter to put South Side (5-4) ahead for good. It advances to face six-time defending county champion and top-seeded Garden City at Hofstra this Friday at 4 p.m.

“We put last week behind us as fast as we could and focused on getting to Hofstra,” Cyclones head coach Phil Onesto said. “We were a little shorthanded and the kids knew everyone had to step up. They definitely did.”

South Side was still without its leading rusher, junior Jack Lozito, who was also leading Nassau when he injured an ankle last month, and also missing junior wideout/safety Michael Melkonian (quad), who had all three of its touchdowns in the loss at Elmont.

The Spartans, who defeated South Side, 24-20, on the final day of the regular season to surge up the power rankings to the No. 4 seed, finished 5-4.

“We weren’t disciplined today and had so many unnecessary penalties because we didn’t keep our cool,” Elmont head coach Jay Hegi said. “Usually there’s a few plays that decide a close game. I can think of about 15.”

After a back-and-forth, evenly played first half, the turning point came midway through the third quarter when South Side senior Christian Agosto partially blocked a punt around midfield to provide West & Co. with unexpected quality field position. Senior Jack Schaefer recovered at the Elmont 41 and three plays later, West hit a wide-open Aiello in stride on a post pat-

tern. The Cyclones led for a third time, 21-14, following junior Nick Papadopulos’ extra-point kick.

“That was a play we’ve been working on all year and picked the perfect time to hit it,” Onesto said. “We haven’t been great on special teams this season, but in the second half we had two huge moments.”

Early in the fourth quarter, South Side capitalized on golden field position when it started possession at the Elmont 5 thanks to a botched snap of a punt attempt. West then followed a pile of linemen for a 1-yard touchdown and a 27-14 cushion that proved necessary since the Spartans responded

quickly.

“Owen really showcased what he can do today, both in the passing game and run ning game,” Onesto said of West, who had a 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Senior quarterback Kimani Lewis had a hand in two of Elmont’s touchdowns, including an 81-yard kickoff return after West’s first score. Lewis also hooked up with Justus Nathaniel for a 29-yard score with 3:48 left in the fourth quarter.

South Side senior Danyae Northington (36 yards) and Elmont junior Isaiah Davis 16) traded first-quarter touchdown runs.

Media Origin Inc./Herald elMoNt quaRteRBaCk kiMaNi Lewis had a kickoff-return touchdown in last Saturday’s 27-21 playoff defeat to South Side.

Police crack down on unsafe cars on the road

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

The last thing any driver wants is an obstructed view out of their car windows. But it’s the same for the Nassau County Police Department as well — except it’s not looking out, but instead looking in.

The department has launched Opera tion Safe Streets, targeting illegal license plates — those that are obstructed or defaced — along with improperly tinted windows and passengers not wearing seat belts.

The initiative continues through the end of the year, and includes both educa tion and enforcement. But it’s not just about safety, according to Nassau police commissioner Patrick Ryder — these vio lations typically lead to other criminal activity.

Safe Streets uses officers from a num ber of police units targeting drivers who are misusing their license plates or have tinted windows that don’t allow officers to see inside. Many will be singled out through various checkpoints set up around the county.

“We know that distracted driving is still the number one cause for accidents and death on our roads,” Ryder told reporters during a news conference last week in Eisenhower Park. “But there is a criminal element that is out there defraud ing and taking advantage of the system, committing crimes by using different

types of plates.”

This initiative comes at a time where more people are out and about preparing for the holidays.

“As we are approaching the time of year when people are going out there spending money, they’re shopping. They have gifts. There will be a lot of cars on the road,” Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman said. “We are going to fight as hard as we can to make sure that all of our communities are safe. That our residen tial communities are safe. That our busi

ness districts are safe.”

Paper license plates are a much bigger problem than many might realize, Ryder said. Although typically given to a new car buyer at the dealership before they can get their more permanent plates from the state, there are those who try to copy the plates, change the expiration date, and then sell them online.

“So, until our officers stop that car, we don’t know it’s a fake plate,” Ryder said. “In the meantime, they’re running red lights. They’re going through (license

plate readers) after they’ve committed crimes, and we can’t detect it because it doesn’t come back to the right vehicle.”

Nassau police made more than 1,000 arrests last year for fraudulent license plates, more than triple from 2020. Traffic tickets are on the rise, too. There were 73,000 summonses written in 2021. So far this year, that number is already at 123,000.

“I think that we should be concentrat ing on all the people who are going around with out-of-state plates, with stolen license plates, with tinted windows that make everybody feel unsafe — especially our police officers,” Blakeman said. “And I really want to crack down because when we’ve done this in the past, we’ve been able to confiscate a lot of illegal license plates, we’ve gotten illegal weapons and con trolled substances that we’ve confiscated.”

Nassau police also say they’ve taken nearly 800 guns off the road in the past two years.

“Those car stops are vital,” Ryder said, when it comes to “doing the investigation, asking the right questions when they interview the driver, and allowing us to get into that car.”

The commissioner also mentioned cracking down on uninspected an unregis tered vehicles, which he added “90 percent of the time, they are also uninsured.”

Depending on the violation, a warning or a summons could be issued, and fines may be increased during the Operation Safe Streets initiative.

Mallory Wilson/Herald

NASSAu COuNtY pOLICe ran a safety checkpoint on Merrick Avenue near Eisenhower Park last week as part of its new Operation Safe Streets program. The initiative aims to crack down on illegal license plates, tinted windows, and expired registrations.

Top businesspeople make a difference

Nassau Council of Chamber of Commerce honors annual slate

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

Want to really get involved with the community? That’s easy — join your local cham ber of commerce.

“Chambers,” said Fran Camarano Jr. “We get involved in a nonprofit organiza tion, support our communities and busi nesses. Why do we do this? Well, we’re part of the community, right?’

Camarano is quite active in the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. But at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Wood bury on Oct. 28, Camarano was filling a different role — president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The group — which represents more than 40 chambers from across the county — gath ered once again to honor its businessper sons of the year.

Those winners included Manny Alva rez, president of Kolstein’s in Baldwin, who continues to open the world of stringed instruments to so many musi cians. And Sharon Davis-Edwards, found er and chief executive of S.J. Edwards Inc., in Merrick, who has provided finan cial and employee benefits services to businesses for more than 30 years. And Iyna Bort Caruso, who leads Sweet Lime Ink Content Studio, bringing her Emmy Award-winning writing and content cre ation work to Rockville Centre and beyond.

But it’s more than simply running a business, Camarano said. True success comes with being active in the communi ty. Like Nicole Eliopoulos. She fulfilled her dream to run her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Valley Stream, yet she still finds time to not only raise four children with her husband, but stay active in their lives — from their school PTAs, to even coaching some of their sport teams.

“The idea of grassroots efforts from the ground up being the best way to sup port communities — and businesses sup porting their communities — is the way to go,” Camarano said. “But the truth is, the commitment we make is not just to the chamber. What you want to do to sup port the businesses is to support each other.”

Other winners include Lauren Maslov, the third-generation owner of Pietro’s restaurant in East Meadow. Dale Davids, a home solar dealer — and Afghanistan vet eran — in Elmont. Patricia McColley, a program manager for the community and population health team at Northwell Health out of Franklin Square. And Jorge Martinez, vice president of the J&A Group — which provides commercial maintenance out of Freeport.

Then there’s Luis Lopez, an immigrant from El Salvador who now runs Morgan Delicatessen in Glen Cove with his wife.

Steve Adler, who came out of retirement to take on marketing and sales for Servpro of Garden City and Hempstead. And Christine Sweeney, branch manager and director for Webster Bank Levittown Banking Center.

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Elmont and Franklin Square Chambers of Commerce

Dale Davids might be known for his work providing home solar power with 718 solar, but he also has served his country more than once not only as part of active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, but also with the New York Army National Guard.

There, according to the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, he became a second lieutenant, earning the Army Commendation Medal while deployed in Afghanistan.

Patty McColley first joined Northwell Health in 2012 as a patient experience manager for South Shore University Hospital, and has since led a team focused on improving the overall health and edu cation of communities served by the medical group through everything from Covid-19 to monkeypox through LIJ Valley Stream Hospital.

Leah Tozer might be known for her appearances on HGTV’s “Island Life,” but she remains one of Long Beach’s top real estate practitioners. Mike Govinda has helped companies grow their IT and health care services through his company, Arista Careers, while David Silva spends his day as a financial advisor for Janney, but then goes home and does everything from coach youth basketball, to helping

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HuNdrEds gAtHErEd At Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Oct. 28 to honor the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businesspersons of the Year.

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CAMArANo Jr., president of the Nassau Council, says community service starts with the local chamber of commerce. And he practices what he preaches as a longtime leader of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

— like Stellina Ristorante, run by renowned chef Fabrizio Facchini and the Milana family in Oyster Bay.

Lynbrook, while Dr.

Heredia has changed lives as

Family Chiropractic in Malverne. Victo ria Van De Ven runs her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Seaford, while Margo Cargill focuses on corporate and government strategy through her Union dale-based Titanium Linx Consulting, and Rosemarie DeMaio makes Wantagh smile as chief custom cookie designer at Mama’s Custom Cookies.

And businesses were winners as well

“Nassau County is back, and we’re open for business,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd at Crest Hollow. “Nassau County is committed to partnering with each and every one of the chambers so that every community can thrive, and every downtown business dis trict can do well with no community left behind.”

To learn more about the Nassau Coun cil of Chambers of Commerce, visit NCChambers.org.

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liams Realty International Department head. The next step is to gather crucial documentation relating to the emergency and, finally, submiting the request through the nonprofit’s application pro gram.

According to the KW Cares website, since 2002, more than $55 million in grants have been distributed to Keller Williams associates in need.

Linda Chen, a real estate broker and operating principal at Keller Williams Legendary, said when disaster strikes, KW Cares uses the reserves to send trucks out with necessary supplies to impacted areas.

When Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012, leaving thousands of people displaced and

to help in an emergency

vulnerable, KW Cares and market centers joined forces to provide food and shelter.

“We have to give back in order for people to thrive,” Chen said. “It’s about people first. When it’s about them, it just makes the brokers, the owners, come last.”

Giuseppe DiBartolo, a real estate salesperson for Keller Williams Legendary, said that he and the rest of the team enjoy being able to support those in need.

“It’s not done because we need to do it,” DiBartolo said. “It’s done because of the kindness of our own hearts. Everyone who comes in is doing it because they want to give back and any small donation is a bigger donation that’s ever given. Whoever needs help, we’re there to help them. We are like family.”

Ana Borruto/Herald photos

The Keller Williams Legendary real estate team consists of, from left, Marco D’Arduini, Giuseppe Di Bartolo, Barbara Ventura, Linda Chen and Baldo LaRussa.

fesTiviTies raised money for disaster relief efforts.

By AlexA AnderwkAvich

On Thursday, Nov. 3, law firm Vish nick McGovern Milizio LLP and The NYBB Group held a free live webinar fea turing Joseph G. Milizio, managing part ner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group — a premium service merger and acquisition business sales firm — with Herald Inside LI host Michael Hinman, executive editor at Herald Community Newspapers.

“No one likes to think too much about the future, especially about their busi ness,” Hinman said. “But in the next hour we will find out why planning ahead is crucial!”

Citrolo’s clients include privately held companies and family owned businesses and is CPA and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP has been named Best Law Firms in America by US News and World Report for 2022 and 2023.

Hinman jumped right into their exper tise with a few questions, starting with the basics: when is the best time to start planning?

“The best time to start planning is the moment a client walks into my office and says I have a concept I would like to start a new business,” Milizio said.

He explained that if you plan from the

very start, then you will have a headstart on yourself as you have planned ahead and set the guidelines for the business to thrive efficiently.

Determining the value of your busi ness is an important part of the planning and succession process. There are also a number of steps that a business owner

can do to increase the value of their com pany.

Citrolo went on to define “value accel eration” and how it plays into the process of exit planning.

“If you are really planning your busi ness properly and want to make sure your business has a value of x and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen,” Citrolo said. “You can do things to essentially grow that business and accelerate the value.”

For example when you need manage ment and hire a team that increases your value, as well as spreading the customer base and even customer contracts which increase value because the customer has staying power. This plus a number of HR and legal issues that need to be dealt with all in time, increase the value of your business.

“Your business is evaluated by value drivers which either increase or decrease the value and you can see what you can do to enhance the value,” Citrolo said.

The webinar included vital informa tion for business owners that could make a difference in the future. Making sure you are building your business efficient ly can be done when you have the proper tools and guidance. If you missed out on this informative webinar, visit the Her ald Inside LI YouTube Channel at www. youtube.com.

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Pictured executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, Michael Hinman (top left), Joseph G. Milizio, managing partner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio (top right), and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group (bottom middle) on Zoom Thursday Nov. 3.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Ra, Solages claim wins

been in Democratic hands for 25 years.”

D’Esposito will succeed Kathleen Rice in representing most of southern Nassau County at the federal level, the first Republican to do so since Daniel Frisa lost re-election to Carolyn McCarthy in 1996. McCarthy served nine terms before retiring in 2015, and Rice has represented the district ever since.

Gillen had hoped to keep the streak of Democratic women representing the district alive. D’Esposito’s win was one of several benefiting Republicans across the area.

Also claiming victory were Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who easily defeated her Democratic opponent, Kenneth Moore, for the State Senate by more than 13,000 votes.

“It’s amazing that we were able to get our message out that our state is on the wrong direction,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick told sup porters. “It is not taking care of us. It is put ting criminal first instead of law-abiding, hard-working citizens.”

And in Assembly District 19, it was Republican Edward Ra easily beating challenger Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, with 66 percent of the vote.

“We’re going back to Albany with a few new senators,” Ra said, “and we’re going to get to work restoring sanity back to New York.

One seat that did stay with Democrats was Assembly District 22, which Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages won easily over Cara Castronuova by 16 points.

Above all, Republicans have attacked their Democratic

opponents on the issues of crime and inflation, linking what they described as “liberal” bail reform laws to recent rises in crime, and blaming Democrats for the inflation that continues to affect the economy.

D’Esposito focused his congressional campaign on affordability, promising more funding for local schools, increased access to health care, eliminating the cap on state and local tax exemptions, and combating congestion pricing.

Throughout his race for Congress, D’Esposito stressed the importance of a limited, fiscally responsible government. He said numerous times that he would cut wasteful spending in Washington, and that a smallgovernment approach woul curb inflation.

The campaign trail was not free of jabs back and forth. Democratic campaign literature portrayed D’Esposito as an extremist on issues like abortion and guns, claiming he might support a nationwide ban on abortion and allow weapons of war on New York streets.

D’Esposito denied to the Herald that he would support a national abortion ban, but did attack state laws the he claimed allowed free access to late-term abortion. On guns, he asserted that the focus of government should not be writing new laws, but cracking down on illegally possessed weapons.

Republicans, meanwhile, linked Gillen to a number of national issues on which they portrayed Democrats as weak. Mailers from the New York Republican State Committee declared that President Biden and Gillen were raising taxes, responsible for the recent national rise in crime, and allowed fentanyl to

flood into Nassau County.

Gillen countered by citing her record as town supervisor, when, she claimed, she cut taxes. Gillen has also insisted that a tough-on-guns approach can help curb crime.

While Rice endorsed Gillen, D’Esposito boasted of his own support from a long list of law enforcement groups and police unions.

Additional reporting by Jim Bernstein, Brendan Carpenter, Karina Kovac, Andre Silva, Mallory Wilson and Jordan Vallone.

Sue Grieco/Herald Former Town oF Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen did not concede the Congressional District 4 race against Anthony D’Esposito.

CELLAR

Circus Project comes to Franklin Square

The gymnasium at Washington Street School transformed into a circus, as stu dents practiced learning new skills with instructors from the National Circus Proj ect. Students learned how to perform tricks with hula-hoops, juggling sticks,

Diabolos, spinning plates, stilts, balancing feathers and more.

On Oct. 28, sixth-graders performed what they learned in front of their peers and parents.

— Kepherd Daniel

Courtesy Franklin Square School District

Washington street school sixth-graders practiced for the circus performance.

STEPPING OUT

with The

Rascals

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers are always in style

By Mary Malloy

ock legends The Rascals are back on stage for the first time in four years. Their Time Peace Tour 2022 rolls on — with a stop at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Nov. 13 — featuring two of the group’s legendary original members: Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.

The group (formerly The Young Rascals) is best known for their string of smash hits during the mid-to-late 1960s, including “Groovin,” “Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning” and “People Got to Be Free.” (The tour is named after their 1968 Greatest Hits album.)

WHERE WHEN

• Sunday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.

• NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury

• For tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com, LiveNation.com, or call (516) 247-5200

The Rascals were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been in New York because of Covid, but I travel here a lot to see friends and family,” says Cavaliere, the group’s keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter. “We’ve been in the area doing some private shows. Westbury is one of the last few places with a theater in the round. I’m happy that our music appeals to more than one generation. It’s a real treat seeing the some of the younger faces out there in the audience.”

Trained as a classical pianist at a young age — and fully intending to go into the medical field — Cavaliere formed a band called The Escorts during his college years at Syracuse University. That led him to play with Joey Dee & The Starliters (“The Peppermint Twist”) where he met Cornish and Eddie Brigati. The threesome eventually left to form The Young Rascals with jazz drummer Dino Danelli.

After a few months doing the New York club scene, Cavaliere and his bandmates caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, The Barge on Shinnecock Bay in East Quogue. They soon signed a contract with Atlantic Records.

After topping the charts with hit after hit — and selling more than 30 million records worldwide — The Young Rascals disbanded in 1972, and the members went on to have successful solo careers. Cavaliere now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home, where he is collaborating and prolifically writing new material.

“This (tour) gives us another chance to play together,” Cornish adds, “and do it for the fans.”

A treat: Special guests Vanilla Fudge

Vanilla Fudge, best known for their extended heavy rock arrangements including “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” and “Season of the Witch,” join The Rascals as special musical guests.

Vanilla Fudge has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The group is also known to have influenced other major bands such as The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and Led Zeppelin.

“We’re excited to come back to Westbury,” says the band’s award-winning drummer, vocalist and songwriter Carmine Appice, who now resides in Florida. “It’s one of my favorite venues. We’ll include a lot of our popular hits, and I’ll probably do a drum solo. The Rascals were like our mentors, and we’ve been friends for many years.”

The band is currently touring with three of its four original members: Appice, Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Pete Bremy (who took over for Tim Bogert, who retired in 2009 and died 2021.)

‘Fiddler

on the

Roof’ Bartlett Sher and the team behind ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The King and I’ and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play ‘Oslo,’ bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra, and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, this production is an uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy — to love — to life. Rich with musical hits everyone knows and loves, including ‘Tradition,’ ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ and ‘To Life (L’Chaim!),’ this heartwarming story never goes out of style.

Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $89, $69, $59, $49. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 299-3100 or TillesCenter.org.

Toubab Krewe

Some music defies categorization. Such is the case with Toubab Krewe, the vibrant North Carolinabased instrumental powerhouse that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they’ve exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging — including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa — and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali. Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown’s famous Orange Peel, and a familiar face at similar venues nationwide. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl’s Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $38, $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Large photo: Felix Cavaliere is ready to wow the NYCB Theatre at Westbury audience with The Rascals greatest hits.

Bottom photo: Original Rascals Gene Cornish, left, and Felix Cavaliere first met in the mid ‘60s playing with Joey Dee & The Starliters.

Vanilla Fudge, special guest, is known for their extended rock versions of contemporary hit songs. Pictured from left are Carmine Appice (drums), Mark Stein (keyboard), Vinny Martell (guitar), and Pete Bremy (bass).

THE SCENE

YES: Close to the Edge Tour

The pioneering progressive rock band visits NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, touring in celebration the 50th anniversary of their famed album, “Close To The Edge,” Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. With an ever growing fan base, YES continues to electrify audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. Experience an unforgettable evening of YES at its best, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Oh Baby!

Mercy Hospital invites momsto-be to a community baby shower, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon-2 p.m. Meet with physicians, lactation specialist, mother/baby nurses, and other hospital personnel with raffles, giveaways for mom and baby(s), games and more. The free event takes place in Mercy’s employee cafeteria, lower level, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org or call (516) 6263729.

John Mulaney

John Mulaney, a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian, performs, Friday, Nov. 11 , 7 p.m., at the UBS Arena, Elmont. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com.

Nov. 11

Break for Art

Kids and parents/ caregivers are invited to join Nassau County Museum of Art staff to create and innovate during “Break for Art,” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Find inspiration in the art on view and in the sculpture garden. Later explore the outdoors and Sculpture Garden with the nuseum’s Fall Scavenger Hunt as your guide to discovery and adventure. $10, $5 members free. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Friends of the Franklin Square Public Library Meeting

Friends of the Library are accepting new members to better represent all segments of the Franklin Square community, Thursday, Nov. 17. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:15 a.m.Those interested in becoming a member of the Friends of the Library can call Assistant Director Irene Winkler at (516) 488-3444.

Nov. 16 Nov. 19

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life on ice, Wednesday, through Sunday, Nov. 16-20, UBS Arena. See dazzling iceskating and sing along to your favorite songs. Tickets start at $25. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for ticket info.

Sparkle on Stage presents The Nutcracker

Enjoy the holiday season with a performance of The Nutcracker, presented by Sparkle on Stage, Saturday, Nov. 26, 4-5p.m., at 195 Woodcleft Avenue Freeport. Also Nov. 27 and Dec. 10. The classic tale is retold in this entertaining and creative rendition as tea crackers dance and candy canes come to life. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at SparkleOnsStage.org. Call (516) 240-1188 or email sparkleonstage17@gmail.com for more information.

Immigration and Haitian TPS Policy

A workshop is offered Saturday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. at Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Turnpike. For information contact (516) 354-5280.

Board of Education Meeting

The Sewanhaka Central High School District holds its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22 , 8 p.m., at Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park.

‘Grumpy Old Men’

Enjoy the musical based on the popular film, presented by Plaza Productions, Saturday, Nov. 19,7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20., 2:30 p.m., at the Elmont Library stage, 700 Hempstead Turnpike. For tickets go to PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

Having an event?

Willy Wonka

Everyone’s favorite candy man lights up the stage, in Plaza Theatrical’s family-friendly production of “Willy Wonka,” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, noon. This scrumdidilyumptious musical features the enchanting songs from the film starring Gene Wilder. Tickets are $16. Grab your golden ticket and visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Mount Sinai Vaxmobile flu/Covid vaccines

The Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, expands outreach to seniors to provide no-cost flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines. The remaining schedule includes: Thursday, Nov. 10, Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center; Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bellmore Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 17, Uniondale Merrick Senior Center. The Vaxmobile offers the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine to individuals 12 and older. Current CDC guidance says that it is safe to get both the Covid and flu vaccines together, even during the same visit to doctor or pharmacy. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age; ages six months to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, visit SouthNassau.org or Facebook @MountSinaiSouthNassau. To schedule an appointment, go to SouthNassau.org/sn/vaxmobile, call Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Education at (516) 377-5333 or emailvaxmobile@snch.org.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Let’s Skate

Celebrate the opening of Long Island Children’s Museum’s latest exhibit, “Snowflake Sock Skating,” featuring an indoor “skating rink,” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, 1-3 p.m. Make a winter wonderland scene complete with a moving skater, at the drop-in session. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Andy Lockwood talks college costs

By AlexA AnderwkAvich

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Lockwood Col lege Prep and Inside Herald LI presented an hour-long webinar for the community entitled “How to Cut College Costs by 52.2% or More” — produced by Richner LIVE — which aids college-parents on the rollercoaster ride of putting their children through upper education and its costs.

Host, Judy Goss, host of AWE’s luxury real estate show ‘Behind the Gates,’ former NBC and Fox contributor and QVC host, gave her opening remarks as a collegemom of twins, “My kids just graduated high school in June and started college; so I’ve been through all the ups and downs and the stress and the financial issues — all of the roller coaster moves that we had to get to college finally this year,” she said. “And I’m happy to say that I’m here with someone today that will make that process a lot easier and less complicated and that is Andy Lockwood.”

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions counselor along with his wife Pearl, as well as best-selling author of ‘How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid’ and ‘Merit Aid Offer’ as well as three other books in the works. Together, the duo are the master minds behind Lockwood College Prep which provides you with the tools you may need to get into your dream school, and for less.

The two have four children themselves. However Lockwood saw the need for better college advisors and prep from his own

experiences going through law school.

“I didn’t choose my career,” the top col lege advisor said. “It’s almost like it found me. I went to law school and ended with over a hundred thousand dollars of debt. Because of this horrible experience of high fees and debt, which is actually noth ing compared to today, I went into this career.”

Goss introduced Lockwood, who had just finished up a busy time of early appli cations and deadlines, and jumped right into questions which yielded helpful tips and vital information from Lockwood.

“If you have a younger kid, early deci sion and early action deadlines are some thing to look forward to.” owner of Lock wood College prep said and kicked off the webinar with a piece of advice. “Here’s a pro tip: get everything done over the sum mer. That is my first valuable tip tonight”

Having guidance during the intricate process of the application process can make all the difference. As parents send their oldest children to college for the first time, oftentimes they are both figuring out what to do as you go along and the reality is that many things have changed over the years and you might not know everything that is involved.

“If you feel overwhelmed, it’s not your fault.” Lockwood said regarding the com plicated financial formulas that are often hard to decipher, with pages upon pages of regulations. “The good news is that there are ways to level the playing field.”

Goss also asked questions such as get

ting into and what it takes to be accepted into a top college as well as the rundown on how financial aid and scholarships work.

“I thought you just fill out the FAFSA form and pay as much as you can,” Goss remarked towards the end of the webinar. “I’m happy to hear that there are actually ways you can strategize this.”

It was a highly informative session which ended with a live Q&A from the audience via chat. Followed by an end screen with information on how to book sessions with Lockwood College Prep.

“Our approach isn’t for everyone,” Lockwood said. “The child needs to be coachable and the parents need to be will ing to take advice.”

If you would like to find out more infor mation visit www.lockwoodcollegeprep. com, email vip@lockwoodcollegeprep. com or call (516) 882-5464. The Lockwoods go live on Tuesdays via Facebook at www. CollegeTalkTuesday.live

RichnerLIVE hosts a number of events including galas, webinars and expos. Be on the lookout for upcoming happenings at www.RichnerLIVE.com

Andy lockwood, owner of Lockwood College Prep (pictured), and host Judy Goss, lead an informative discussion for college parents on how they can cut costs, even if they think they don’t qualify.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiffagainst- FANEEZA ALLIE, SHAMEER ALLIE, BEEBEE ALLIE, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 10, 2020 and entered on February 11, 2020, 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, NY on December 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 32 Block: 475 Lots: 38, 39 and 40.

The Foreclosure Sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s COVID-19 Policies and Foreclosure Auction Rules.

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine.

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

Said premises known as 1580 ROSALIND AVENUE, ELMONT, NY

Approximate amount of lien $817,142.86 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 609385/2019.

LISA SINGER, ESQ., Referee

DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

{* Elmont Herald*} 135025

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ETHSON GEDEON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 13, 2018 and an Order Appointing a Substitute Newspaper to Publish duly entered on July 26, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 21, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 587 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 536 and Lot 68. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #017452/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 134790

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NRZ INVENTORY TRUST, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. MELVIN SCOTT, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court “Rain or Shine”, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, New York on November 22, 2022 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 92 CARNEGIE AVENUE, ELMONT, NEW YORK 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and

State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 360, Lot: 67 THROUGH 71. Approximate amount of judgment is $201,353.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613095/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN B. RIORDAN, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 134330

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Indenture Trustee for FBR Securitization Trust 2005-3, Callable Mortgage-Backed Notes, 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Ilan Hazan; Paskal Hazan; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 2019 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 22, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 672 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3202. 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 35 Block 576 Lot 2.

Approximate amount of judgment $683,761.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600825/2018. 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.”

Michael Venditto, 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 15, 2022 134788

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. KATHLEEN KORSIAK A/K/A KATHLEEN V. KORSIAK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 18, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 29, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1391 L 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 547 and Lot 137. Approximate amount of judgment is $504,508.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #14959/2013. 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.

Harold Damm, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201928-1 134922

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD CLARKE A/K/A RICHARD A. CLARKE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 212 Norfeld Boulevard, 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 644 and Lot 81. Approximate amount of judgment is $550,094.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #3007/2013. 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.

Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 192716-4 135058

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOSEPH M. FUSCO, et al, Defts. Index #602534/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 28, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 623, Lot 32. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99857 135062

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. DENISE HELFRICH, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1111 Theodora Street,

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 the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 19 and Lots 114-115. Approximate amount of judgment is $758,840.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011626/2014. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Glenn R. Jersey, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 135056

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, v. RIZWAN A. AKBAR, FAHEEM KHAN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A., SABRINAS PROPERTY MGM LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, NAHEED KHAN, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on February 19, 2020, I, Brian J. Davis, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 7, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows: 1486 Sweetman Ave Elmont, NY 11003 SBL No: 32-505-45, 46 & 47

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 002071/2016 in the amount of $319,451.31 plus interest and costs.

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

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 135043

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA

HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10, V. EDISON S. LEWIS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 8, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA

HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 is the Plaintiff and EDISON S. LEWIS, 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 December 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 29 BELMONT AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block C-01, Lot 71:

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, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606833/2017. Ellen N. Savino, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 135284

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE TASHMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 30, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 848 Gehrig Avenue, 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 the Town of Hempstead, near Malverne, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 583 and Lot 24. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,278,650.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001453/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 135304

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCC-NYSB ERIE COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN NEWBY, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Amendment of Caption duly entered on March 28, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 135 Barbara Street, Elmont, NY 11003.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon

Public

erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 676 and Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment is $470,898.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #15-002159. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Desiree L. Fusco, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 135302

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO LIENORS

SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY: ZINIA KAMAL, Plaintiff v. ANTHU PRAMANIK, Defendant, Index 615409/2019. Pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County dated September 14, 2022 and entered September 19, 2022, please take notice that any person or entity having a lien upon any undivided share or interest in a certain parcel of real property known as and by the street address of 10 Madison Street Franklin Square, New York 11010; Nassau County Section 35 Block 104 Lot 183 is hereby directed to appear before Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee, on or before December 2, 2022, to prove his/her lien and the amount due or to become due to him/her on the lien. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee, 70 Dovecote Lane Commack New York 11725, (631) 423-4494. 135040

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on The 22nd day of November, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:

EAST MEADOW

EAST MEADOW AVENUE (TH 472/22) East SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at the north curbline of north Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 208 feet.

EAST MEADOW AVENUE (TH 472/22) East SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 208 feet north of the north curbline of north Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 454 feet.

ELMONT

MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 441/22) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of N Street, north for a distance of 60 feet.

MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 441/22) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of N Street, north for a distance of 40 feet.

MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 441/22) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of N Street, south for a distance of 40 feet.

MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 441/22) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of N Street, south for a distance of 45 feet.

MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 441/22) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of P Street, north for a distance of 40 feet.

MEACHAN AVENUE (TH 441/22) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of P Street, south for a distance of 40 feet.

ELMONT ROAD (TH 457/22) East Side - NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting from the south curbline of Burtis Place, south for a distance of 96 feet.

LEVITTOWN DIVISION AVENUE (TH 420/22) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of the northern portion of the entrance/exit road to the TOH Parking Field L-2 (west), north for a distance of 43 feet.

DIVISION AVENUE (TH 420/22) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 43 feet north of the north portion of the entrance/exit road to the TOH Parking Field L-2 (west), then north for a distance of 99 feet.

MERRICK ORR STREET (TH 427/22) West Side - NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 70 feet north of the roadway terminus then north for a distance of 72 feet.

OCEANSIDE OCEANLEA DRIVE (TH 466/22) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 6 feet south of the south curbline of Elaine Drive, south for a distance of

104 feet.

SEAFORD NEPTUNE AVENUE (TH 435/22) East Side - NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 261 feet south of the south curbline of Bayview Street, south for a distance of 32 feet.

UNIONDALE SOUTHERN PARKWAY (TH 451/22) South SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 258 feet east of the east curbline of Davis Avenue, then east for a distance of 75 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations:

EAST MEADOW

EAST MEADOW (TH 430/19) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 72 feet south of the south curbline of Midland Drive, south for a distance of 104 feet.

(Adopted 12/10/19)

EAST MEADOW (TH 318/87) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at the north curbline of north Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 214 feet.

(Adopted 7/28/87)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135339

EAST MEADOW AVENUE (TH 438/22) West SideNO PARKING 8AM TO 4PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 69 feet south of the south curbline of Midland Drive, south for a distance of 104 feet.

ELMONT Section 202-19 ELMONT ROAD (TH 457/22) East Side - NO PARKING 9PM TO 6AMstarting at a point 96 feet south of the south curbline of Burtis Place, south for a distance of 284 feet.

OCEANSIDE Section 202-13

AUSTIN BOULEVARD (TH 443/22) West SideTWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 228 feet north of the north curbline of Audubon Boulevard, then north for a distance of 90 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: BELLEROSE TERRACE Section 202-30 226th STREET (TH 399/22) West Side - NO PARKING 9AM TO 5PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 116 feet south of the south curbline of Jamaica Avenue, south for a distance of 120 feet.

(Adopted 8/22/22)

226th STREET (TH 157/14) East Side - NO PARKING 9AM TO 5PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a Point 116 feet south of the south curbline of Jamaica Avenue, south for a distance of 120 feet.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Hall Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 192-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the insertion of a location into subdivision “W” thereof, in relation to gross weight restrictions upon commercial vehicles using certain town highways, as follows: “G” - ELMONT WALDORF AVENUEfrom Hempstead Turnpike to Blackstone Street. (TH-409/22)

The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, where same may be inspected during office hours.

traveling westbound on Pacific Avenue shall Come to a full stop.

UNION STREET (TH 469/22) STOP - All traffic Westbound on Pacific Avenue shall come to a Full stop.

(NR)ROCKVILLE CENTRE LONG BEACH ROAD (TH 458/22) STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Maude Street shall come to a full stop.

WOODMERE LEFFERTS ROAD (TH 413/22) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Links Road shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135340

EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 150 feet east of the east curbline of Nassau Road, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-030/17 - 2/28/17 (TH-468/22)

SOUTH HEMPSTEAD IRENE STREET - north side, starting at a point 148 feet west of the west curbline of Grand Avenue, west for a distance of 33 feet.

(TH-415/88 - 12/20/88) (TH-444/22)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135342

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 613344/2020 COUNTY OF NASSAU

HONEYWELL; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE by way of any unpaid estate taxes; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 1441 JAMES STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003 Section: 32, Block: 513, Lot: 6, 7

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following locations:

EAST MEADOW Section 202-24

MERRICK ORR Section 202-11 STREET (TH 45/21) West Side -TWO HOUR PARKING 8AM TO 4PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 70 feet north of the road terminus then north for a distance of 72 feet.

(Adopted 5/14/21)

WANTAGH

Section 202-10 JACKSON AVENUE (TH 243/85) South Side - NO PARKING 6AM TO 12 NOON MONDAY TO FRIDAY - starting at the west curbline of Fir Street, west for a distance of 113 feet.

(Adopted 11/19/85)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135338

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135343

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations:

ELMONT

NORTH ASCAN STREET (TH 442/22) STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Home Street shall come to a full stop.

(NR)LAWRENCE UNION STREET (TH 469/22) STOP - All traffic

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: FRANKLIN SQUARE GRANGE STREET - west side, starting at a point 300 feet south of the south curbline of Fenworth Boulevard, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-446/22) McKINLEY AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 236 feet south of the south curbline of Roosevelt Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-449/22)

UNIONDALE NEWPORT ROAD - east side, starting at a point 390 feet north of the north curbline of Braxton Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-445/22) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside a parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ROOSEVELT

WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBTUEES OF THE ESTATE PATRICIA HONEYWELL, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; TARA HONEYWELL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA HONEYWELL; DELISSER J. PARKES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $316,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 28, 2005, in Liber M 29155 at Page 625, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1441 JAMES STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:August 8, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135278

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1 Plaintiff, vs. VADELL WALKER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS; BERNARD WILLIAMS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and

whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CITIBANK, N.A.; JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: October 27, 2022

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mohammad M. Anwar, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135280

DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME)

AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 206 109TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003

Section: 32, Block: 404, Lot: 252

To the above named Defendants

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 614577/2021

COUNTY OF NASSAU

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

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NOTICE

OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure up to the maximum amount of $472,500.00 and interest, recorded on May 16, 2012, in Liber M 37241 at Page 302, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 34 LOUIS AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the

Plaintiff, vs. ERNST FENELON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON; EDELYNE DUBOUSQUET, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $600,000.00 and interest, recorded on September 08, 2016, in Book M, Vol 41490 at Page 625, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 206 109TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and

John Street School third and fourth-graders learned how Native Americans lived on Long Island and enjoyed an interac tive experience with Teepee Ted and the Wilderness Traveling Museum, on Oct. 27 and 28.

Inside the gymnasium, ani mal skin and fur clothing, as well as bones, were on display for students to wear and touch.

Outside in the courtyard, students played ancestral Native games such as corn toss es, races and stacking stones. A teepee was set up for the stu dents to sit in and explore. They also played drums and other instruments made from tree bark, gourds and other tradi tional objects.

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complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or

go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY

SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:October 28, 2022

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135282

To

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The Third- and fourth-graders snuggled under animal skin clothing.

John STreeT School students enjoyed playing tra ditional Native American games.

STudenTS were able to bang on Native

American drums.

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Full Time Position High School Diploma Needed E-mail Resume: rlychildhoodctr@aol.com Call 516-536-5674

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CSC HOLDINGS, LLC seeks a Wireless Engineer to detect and analyze inconsistencies in internal mobile systems that affect customers and work to resolve the issues. Analyze the recurrence of similar reported incidents in order to identify patterns and the possibility of emergency situations that might affect the services of mobile subscribers. Provide first-level support in the resolution of assigned claims. Follow up with the specialized technical areas for coordination of solutions to opened cases and for complete and successful closing of such cases under a defined SLA. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related STEM field, and 3 years of experience working in customer care within the telecommunications industry. Experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience synthesizing data and developing mathematical models to resolve business problems; 1 year of experience working with mobile network architecture and platforms, including HLR, HSS, MME, PGW, PCRF, GGSN, OCS, OTA, and IMS; 1 year of experience with product implementation of 3G, 4G, LTE, voice and data services, SIM Cards, WIFI, WLC, TWAG, and provisioning systems; 1 year of experience monitoring and providing support for mobile network nodes related to customer service; 1 year of experience with Excel, GUI-based systems, Office Package, Linux/Unix, and SQL. Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing. Job Location: Bethpage, NY. To apply, submit resume online at https://www.alticeusacareers.com/ and search by job title or enter job requisition number 2022-35658.

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EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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TEACHERS F/T & P/T AND SUBSTITUTE

PER DIEM & PERMANENT Needed To Work With Infants, Toddlers, Or Preschoolers At The Gural JCC Early Childhood Center In Lawrence. Interested And Qualified Candidates, Over 18 Years Old Call 516-239-1354 Or Email JCC.Nursery@GuralJCC.org

PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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A Hidden Treasure

This beautiful Garden Town Co-op apartment is located on the 2nd Floor. It is an updated beauty that has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is one full bath in the master bedroom and hardwood floors throughout the hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen. You will find beautiful crown molding in every room. Miraculously, there is a pull down ladder for good attic storage. The terrace overlooks the expanse of the development; nice view! The Co-op comes with 1 parking spot in garage and there is a washer/ dryer in the unit. The apartment is very close to the municipal lot for free unlimited parking which is a very big bonus. The Grounds are meticulously maintained.

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A sampling of recent sales in the area

Baldwin $550,000

Kenneth Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Large updated eat-in kitchen. Formal living room with custom gas fireplace. Formal dining room. Three season room with built-in bar. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet. Many updates, including built-ins throughout and ample storage.

Taxes: $11,431.40

Bellmore $445,000

Shore Road. Cape. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room. Family room with French doors leading to deck with water views. Many updates including cathedral/vaulted ceiling. Oversized grounds. Deeded beach rights.

Taxes: $14,139.02

East Meadow $550,000

Falcon Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement with wet bar. Updated eat-in kitchen with pantry. Open floor plan. Den/family room. All large rooms. Convenient location near parkways, LIRR, shopping, dining.

Taxes: $12,165

Franklin Square $730,000

Lincoln Road. Split Level. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Updated eat-in kitchen with sliders to deck. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Master bedroom suite on its own floor. Central air conditioning. Convenient location near schools. Taxes: $11,795.32

Long Beach $715,000 W. Penn Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Oversized eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room. Home office. First floor master bedroom. Multi-deck backyard. Great location near boardwalk, beach, shopping, dining, LIRR, and more.

Taxes: $6,619

Lynbrook $575,000

Olive Place. Tudor. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement with outside entrance. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Central location near heart of village, pool, LIRR, shopping, dining, and more.

Taxes: $10,723

Malverne $625,000 West Avenue. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $14,338.26

Merrick $945,000

Frankel Boulevard. Mediterranean-style Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Large gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room with French doors to yard. Den/family room. Large ensuite master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom with his and hers sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Security system. Convenient location in walking distance to LIRR.

Taxes: $19,307

Source: The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island Inc,, a computerized network of real estate offices serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn.

One more postSandy permit

Q. A building inspector noticed our air condition ing units while inspecting our deck, and said we need to file for a permit for it. He said it’s a simple permit, and an architect would know what to do. Our house was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. We have been through a lot, so we just want to get this last thing done. Can you explain what is needed?

A. After you started with permits for Sandy repair, which led to a per mit for your deck, then electrical and plumbing permits, I suspect you thought you were done, but noooo! This has been a common issue in your municipality. They require a design professional, and the average person imme diately sees dollar signs and gets nervous.

Ask The Architect

Monte Leeper

Your building inspector made it sound simple, and from an inspector’s point of view, at the end of the process, it is simple, but getting there is a little more complicated. While doing second floors and rear additions, one stum bling block to final sign-off includes things as minor as an air conditioning unit. The drawing of plans, retrieving the specification manual from the manu facturer to show energy use, sound output and safety testing make the task not so simple. Most people lose or throw away their manuals. Then, because you’re in a flood zone, you must have an elevation certifi cate and survey from a surveyor (another expense). So it really isn’t so simple.

Then there are the construction drawings for the raised A.C. units to be above potential floodwaters. I’ve seen many truly inventive ways to elevate the condenser unit, from stacked wooden crate towers to mini-deck platforms to concrete pedestals covered in decorative stone. We actually have to document the way they were constructed, which isn’t always so easy because the building code addresses only con ventional construction, not artistic sculptures that look like someone has set up an air conditioning altar. The construction, no matter what it’s made of, has to have conventional anchorage, some kind of realistic foundation that the architect or engineer has to state is strong enough to resist being carried away in a flood, and that won’t accelerate the flood waters to neighboring properties when water smacks up against it.

Another problem has been the progression of information, over time, about what design profes sionals have to note on the plans. Because the com munication, shared with the property owner, is on an internet portal, when the examiner sends back a message about “demonstrating compliance with Section X” of the building codes, the client is left to wonder whether their professional really knows what they’re doing, since they apparently can’t even draw an air conditioning unit. Belittling the profes sional has made many architects and engineers choose not to do these A.C. unit plans. It would be much more helpful if communications included spe cifics, like an information sheet on standardized required notes, an explanation like the one I just gave, and acceptable anchorage and design heights to simplify the process. Good luck!

Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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The Federal Aviation Administra tion has just closed the comment period for the flying public regard ing the size of airline passenger seats.

They were focused on the wrong seats. The FAA should have been looking at air plane loos. In-flight restrooms have become so small and cramped that they should be equipped with shoehorns.

In 1986, Con gress passed legis lation requiring the Department of Transportation to create and enforce regulations ensur ing that people with disabilities were treated with out discrimination in a manner con sistent with the safe operation of aircraft and trains. A key part of that task was to make sure airliners had restrooms that were large enough to accommodate dis abled passengers.

There was a significant caveat, howev er. The rules focused only on wide-body aircraft. There was an assumption that the larger the aircraft, the longer the flights, the more pressing the need for facilities. This sly “carve-out” in aircraft standards meant that airlines suffered a

far smaller economic penalty by giving up several seats in order to make room for the wider restrooms. Single-aisle aircraft that carried fewer passengers and flew shorter routes were exempted from the regulation.

And now, in an era when jumbo jets like the 747 are being retired and smaller, more fuel-efficient, narrowbody jets are making a comeback, those restrooms can still be smaller than a phone booth. (Does anyone remember phone booths?) One airline industry survey reported that narrow-body lavatories are often as much as 10 inches narrower than they were a decade ago.

The current generation of non-jumbos is so aerodynamically effi cient that they can fly the same long-dis tance routes as 747s. These narrow-body aircraft are capable of international flights of thousands of miles. In the pur suit of efficiency, even many cockpit crews have been reduced, from three to two. Everything is now designed to be far more cost-effective for airlines facing woes ranging from staff shortages to soar ing energy costs. That means using every inch of aircraft real estate. And that in turn has meant removing precious inches from the restrooms.

For those with special needs, this often

means not being able to go while going overseas. The issue has not gone unno ticed. One cabin-design firm called AirGo has proposed a unique triangular-shaped airline lavatory. The company claims that it gives passengers who have reduced mobility the ability to wheel in and safely shift from wheelchair to toilet.

Refusing to accept the status quo, disabled passen gers filed suit several years ago, demanding that nar row-body aircraft be man dated to have restrooms they could access, and new federal rules will require at least one larger restroom per aircraft to accommodate them. The airlines aren’t happy, because in this era of Covid recovery, they claim the mandate has the potential to cost them billions of dollars in revenue as they remove seats to make room for the wider privy. In the meantime, fewer than 5 percent of U.S. commercial carriers’ narrow-body pas senger aircraft have restrooms large enough to be accessible to people who need to use wheelchairs on board, accord ing to Washington’s Government Accountability Office.

While the FAA requested public input on airline seats, the agency made it a point to say they’re not interested in whether you find current cabin accommo

dations comfortable. They only wanted to hear about safety factors. “The FAA is not requesting comments regarding matters … such as how the dimensions of passen ger seats might relate to passenger com fort or convenience,” the agency stated. We can assume they believe the free mar ket will define “comfort.”

An industry expert, Sebastien Weber, chief executive of Safran Aerosystems, told the Wall Street Journal several years ago, “On airplanes, it is all about how you use the real estate.” He should know. His California company builds toilets for air craft.

It is a now cliché to lament the longlost golden days of aviation, when men arrived planeside in suits and fedoras and women were dressed to the nines. Today it’s cargo shorts and muscle shirts, and passengers who wear jackets and ties are viewed with smirks as flight attendants remind us that there is an extra charge for barely edible snacks. So we shouldn’t be surprised that airline restrooms are shrinking, our seats and amenities are considered commodities, and we are left to wonder if there will be room to go when we have to go.

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosen berg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Need a boost? Celebrate your micro-joys

Last week I wrote about the mid term elections, which may or may not be resolved by the time you read this. I acknowledged the stress many of us are feeling as democra cy-as-we-know-it seems to be faltering. I suggested taking a galactic approach, find ing comfort in our relative insignificance in the universe. After all, we are so small, and on the grand scales of time and space, politics is inconsequential.

■ Climate change is close to becoming irremediable.

■ A recession is looming.

■ Covid may surge this winter.

■ Former President Donald Trump may run again, or may be indict ed. Or he may run and be indicted.

had baked earlier in the week, toasted it, and found some raspberry preserves for a micro-boost.

I did not turn on the news.

Some days it is challenging to fine the joy, but there is no acceptable option.

Like everyone else I know, I do Wordle and Spelling Bee every day in The New York Times. It has become a ritual and a micro-obsession as well as a joy. I think it’s the fun of chalking up a small win and feeling the ping of success, even though it’s just a word game. Wins are hard to come by.

Maybe you have a card game or a board game that can pull your time and attention into focus for an hour or two.

There are just so many times we can hear these messages and maintain our equilibrium.

RANDI KREISS

How did that work for you? It worked for me for a while, along with deep breathing, and stepping up a self-care routine to battle the political blues. I stopped watching TV news. I turned off news notifications on my phone, and I chose not to read the new dystopian novel by Celeste Ng, which I am sure is fine and literary, but not for me, not right now.

This is the drumbeat we hear:

■ Facts don’t matter to many Americans.

■ Racism is on the rise.

■ Unqualified candidates enjoy wide spread support.

So this week I’m moving from the galactic view to the micro view, and urging all of us to find the tiny moments and joys that lift the spirit and give meaning to our lives. The bad stuff looms large and threatens to block out the sun, but the micro-joys are here, and there was never a greater need.

Just this morning, before sitting down to write, I took a walk. I took in the smell of the air and the ripple of leaves. I con tinued listening to Jon Meacham’s “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” because it reminds me that democracy has always been fragile and precious.

I savored my coffee, a robust Cuban blend that tastes delicious and is a terrific eye-opener. I sliced a piece of cornbread I

I call my grandkids every few days. Sometimes they have time to talk and it’s a good moment. Sometimes they reach out to me with a video of themselves skate boarding or a good grade alert or a bit of gossip about their friends. It all counts in the plus column.

I started watching “White Lotus,” a new series on HBO Max. It’s funny — horribly, darkly funny. It may not work for you, but the charac ters, especially the teenagers, are so exag gerated (I hope) that it is a fine distraction.

I watched President Obama’s stump speech in Arizona — twice, because his intelligence and humor and passion for democracy are so heartening.

Another day, I called some old friends. We all do our best to keep in touch, but often, too much time goes by. So I called, and we chatted and had a laugh and con soled one another, and it was another micro-joy.

Part of caring for ourselves is finding like-minded friends to enjoy a common experience. A game, a lecture, a bike ride, a meal out — anything to break out of the device-driven isolation zone.

Memories count. One of my best micro-joys this week was looking through some old, and I mean old, photo albums. How dazzling were those family times, especially from this distance!

I rolled on the floor with Lillybee the dog.

We must find these joyful moments. We must do it with intention and focus and limited expectations. Want to share with me what micro-joys you have found to lift you up?

We do this to keep ourselves strong and renewed for whatever these strange times bring our way.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

I urge all of us to find the tiny moments that lift the spirit and give our lives meaning.

A irlines show little concern for the comfort of those with special needs.

RoNALD J. RoSENBERG

Honor the men, women of the armed forces

there are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. They have endured intensive training, harsh condi tions and treacherous battlefields on which they have fought for our freedom and protected us from foreign dictators and tyrannical empires overseas.

Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember those we lost. But Veterans Day — which we observe on Friday — honors those who are still with us.

Veterans Day traces its roots back more than 100 years, to the conclusion of World War I. Considered the deadliest and most violent conflict in history to that point, it resulted in nearly 40 million military and civilian casualties.

In the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918, a cease fire accord brought an end to four years of bloodshed. Armistice Day — as it is still known in other parts of the globe — was celebrated in honor of those who fought in the trenches on the Western Front.

Unfortunately, by the time it was acknowledged as an official U.S. holiday in 1938, the world was once again on the brink of a global conflict. World War II’s ferocity far exceeded that of its predeces sor, including millions of innocent lives lost in the Holocaust, and culminated with the first — and only — use of the atomic bomb during wartime on the Japanese cit ies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The very first Veterans Day is said to

letters

for politics

To the Editor:

I, for one, am glad that this election season is over. The vitriol, accusations and character assassination by both parties became unbearable. Common ground and common decency were in short supply. I am almost certain that political discourse in our country will continue to take the low road even after all the votes have been tallied.

One of the things I noticed was how the political ads that peppered the evening newscasts left out one crucial segment of our society. In the months leading up to the election, I never saw, or heard, a single ad, by either party, that mentioned the poor and margin alized. There were lots of ads aimed at those of us in the middle class. One could surmise from these ads that we

have taken place in Birmingham, Ala bama, in 1947, when World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized a celebration to honor all those who served in the Atlan tic and Pacific theaters of the war. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law proclaiming that Armistice Day would henceforth be known as Veterans Day.

Today the holiday celebrates all who have served. But despite government assis tance through the U.S. Department of Vet erans Affairs and programs like the GI Bill, many veterans continue to struggle to readjust to civilian life, facing the chal lenges of securing education, employ ment, food and housing.

While many returned home to celebra tions and commendations, Americans became more cynical during and after the war in Vietnam. More and more returning veterans were met with hatred and disgust or, at best, were simply ignored, which posed a new set of hurdles, with many suf fering from drug addiction, PTSD, suicidal urges and other mental health issues, as well as the lasting effects of exposure to Agent Orange.

Many of those problems remain preva lent among military personnel coming back from more recent conflicts, like those in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is why Veterans Day is more important than it has ever been. And it necessitates more from us than simply thanking and helping a veteran, though any effort — no matter how small — is appreciated.

Volunteer at a VA hospital. You don’t have to have any medical expertise to help. You can even give a lift to those without the means to get around. Visit Volunteer. va.gov to learn more. Volunteer for the American Red Cross, which has been lend ing a hand to those returning from war since World War I.

Help veterans find work. Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization assisting veterans, active-duty military and their spouses obtain employment with career counseling and advice. Go to HireHeroesU SA.org.

Send a letter, or help veterans write home. This is probably the simplest of all ways to show your support. Operation Gratitude — at OperationGratitude.com — delivers letters, cards and care packages to veterans and military personnel, letting them know they are appreciated. And Operation Write Home provides blank handmade greeting cards to active-duty service members to send messages back to their loved ones. Visit them at SandyAll nock.com/OperationWriteHome.

Give back at the grass-roots level. You can show your support for local veterans in your community by donating to, and volunteering for, the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign War post nearest you.

Veterans deserve our appreciation for protecting and ensuring our cherished way of life. They deserve our thanks not just one day a year, but every day— and on Friday we should be especially united in that gratitude.

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Our kids can’t do the math

when I was in high school in the Bronx in the 1960s, they didn’t let us use calculators on tests. They hadn’t invented them yet.

I actually learned math in middle school, when my friends and I calculated baseball batting averages and pitchers’ earned run averages. In those days, newspapers only published the stats for the league leaders, so we did the calcula tions for everyone else on the Yan kees and Mets.

Today, when you watch a game on TV, all sorts of sta tistics that I never heard of as a kid are recalculated instantaneously.

Likewise, kids today have devices with unimaginable computational power and speed. They just punch in the num bers. As an aging dinosaur, I like to bal ance my checkbook without help to keep my mind sharp, but some days I don’t bother, and I let Excel work the numbers. I’ve used algebra and geometry for dif ferent projects, but I probably could have gotten by in life with very rudimentary math skills. I haven’t used trigonometry or calculus since I left high school.

So why do kids need to study math?

This is an important question, because the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows that as a result of pandemic-relat ed school interruptions, fourth- and eight-graders’ math scores in standard ized tests fell in nearly every state and demograph ic group, and in some states they fell precipitously. Only 36 percent of fourth-grad ers and 26 percent of eighth-graders were rated proficient in math. In New York, the scores were sig nificantly worse for fourthgraders, with only 28 per cent of students rated pro ficient, and slightly better than the national average for eighth-graders. These were the lowest percentages for New York students since the federal testing started in 1998.

More vulnerable students dropped even further behind their peers. A sur vey included with the test found that only half of low-performing fourth-grad ers had regular access to computers dur ing the 2020-21 school year, and a third reported that they didn’t have a quiet place to do school work. Black and Lati no students, who already scored lower than white and Asian students on previ ous exams, experienced the sharpest Covid-related declines. The test results and survey hint that in the near future,

we may see a sharp increase in high school dropouts and a greater opportuni ty gap.

Reading scores also declined, but it’s easier for students to bounce back when it comes to reading performance. Math is sequential, so if students don’t learn the basics, they can’t perform increasingly complex operations. Dur ing the 2021-22 school year, the federal government provided over $120 billion, about $2,400 per student, to address the Covid decline, but federal funding for remediation expires in 2024, and a highly partisan Congress may not allocate the billions more dollars that are still needed.

But again, why do kids need to study math if technology can do the calcula tions for us?

In New York state, Mathematics Learning Standards stress that the goal is for students to be able to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them; to reason abstractly and quantita tively; to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; and to model with mathematics. Compu tational skills, also called numeracy, are important because to do these things, students have to be comfortable with numbers and be able to “read” math.

But broader “thinking skills” that

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are over-taxed pawns of the wealthy, or in danger of losing our freedoms. I suppose all of these could be true to some extent. But by ignoring those who strug gle most in our society, we have shown the futility that many of us feel with our current political climate.

As a pastor, I am called to minister to those whom Jesus called “the least of his brothers and sisters.” This can be exhilarating, but at the same time frustrating, work. I am also treasurer of the Long Island Council of Churches, which maintains the Freeport Food Pantry. More than once in the past year, we have nearly had to shut our doors for a few days because of a lack of food — that’s the frustrating part. The exhilaration comes when I see hungry families leave the pantry with full shopping carts to sustain them for a few days. There shouldn’t be food pantries in a nation as wealthy as ours, but that’s the reality that we live with in this time. My other exhilaration is that I serve in a missionoriented church. We also support local Head Start pro grams and migrant farm workers and their families on the east end of Long Island. Yes, our efforts are only stopgap measures. But when our politicians have failed us, they are a necessity.

I never ask any of my congregants, or the folks who bring food to our food drives, if they are Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal. I just give thanks to God that amid all the hostility of our current politi cal climate, there are folks who remember those who are often forgotten, or whom we might wish to forget.

THE REV. RON GARNER Pastor, Wantagh

transfer to other areas of school and life are most important. Studying math, besides learning how to calculate, stu dents learn to think logically, how to identify and state a problem clearly, how to plan, how to decide on appropriate strategies to find solutions to a problem, and how to reach conclusions based on evidence — in this case, numbers. And math helps us keep score even when cal culators are unavailable. With math we measure money, time and distance. We use it when cooking, balancing a check book, determining whether a bill is cor rect or planning home improvements. Some people are probably better off when kids can’t do math. It’s easier to cheat them. You can pay them less and bill them more. They can’t understand why climate change and rising sea levels are such a threat, or why Republican claims that the 2020 election was stolen are ridiculous. That only makes it clear er that, if the problem persists, the lives of those kids, and our society as a whole, will be much worse off.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teach er and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Stud ies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter. com/AlanJSinger1.

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