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tion to the state for tax credits on the project can be expected back sometime in March, Gallo Residents of Dogwood Ter- said. If tax credits were awardrace — an affordable senior ed, breaking ground on conhousing complex at 1178 Mar- struction would take place tha Place in Franklin Square sometime after that. “What we’ll likely do is wait — continued to express concer ns about being forced to until early next year,” Gallo relocate while the complex said. “Hopefully we’ ll hear about the award of tax credits, undergoes renovations. and if we do, we Many of their will set up the questions about meetings so that being displaced we can do the reloremain unanswered, they said. cation.” D av i d G a l l o, Once the project president of the is given the godevelopment com- JoHN HEApHy ahead, each resip a n y, G e o r g i c a Member of the dent of the comG r e e n Ve n t u r e s, Dogwood Terrace plex will be set up addressed residents residents’ advisory with a relocation of the complex at a board specialist to work meeting on Nov. 10 o n e - o n - o n e a t t h e D o g wo o d through the proTerrace apartment complex. cess, according to Miriam MilGallo told them that applica- grom, outside council for the tions have been sent to both town’s housing authority for the state’s division of Housing the Dogwood Terrace project. and Community Renewal and “Until we have commitment the U.S. Department of Hous- with the financing, there’s no ing and Urban Development, reason for us to start that proand are pending approval. The cess right now,” Gallo said of town’s housing authority and relocation discussions. the developer have also subConstruction could take 16 mitted a building permit to the to 24 months, Gallo said. The Town of Hempstead for review. revamp would expand the The status of the applica-
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The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department dedicated its new three-story training facility to the late former fire district commissioner Joseph Torregrossa, who was highly involved with the installation of the facility before he died last year. Local elected officials, members of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire department and Torregrossa’s family honored his memory at the dedication ceremony on Nov. 19.
Franklin Square Fire Department remembers former commissioner By REI WolFSoHN
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The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department’s new training facility now bears the name of the late former fire district Commissioner Joseph Torregrossa, who helped design the much-needed facility. The new on-site facility, located at Liberty Place, was formally dedicated in honor or Torregrossa during a ceremony on Nov. 19. Torregrossa died last year after being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and prostate cancer in 2014. He was heavily
involved in the project, despite his battles with these illnesses related to his work at the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks. “He worked so hard and diligently throughout the years, and pushed everyone to get this finished,” his daughter Gina Torregrossa said. The new facility will allow the department to train through interior fire operations, bail out rescue operations, confined space and forceful entry. It took two years from Torregrossa’s origCoNTiNueD oN page 16
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Thanksgiving food drive feeds hungry families Giving Back to Community Corporation hosted its second annual Thanksgiving food drive at 31 E. Merrick Road in Valley Stream on Nov. 18. The food drive aimed to help 50 local residents who needed help grabbing a turkey for the holiday this year. People were able to grab traditional frozen foods to prep such as a turkey, corn, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, string beans and green beans at the event. Emilian Emeagwali, founder
of the Elmont-based nonprofit plans to host another food drive ahead of the December holidays next month. Long-time contributor to the organization, Arrow Exterminating, collected food for distribution at the December event. To learn more about Giving Back to Community Corporation and its local and international efforts to help feed the hungry, visit GivingBackToCommunity.org. — Nicole Wagner
Cassandra Wright of Valley Stream volunteered at the drive to help pass out turkeys to those in need during Giving Back to Community Corporations Thanksgiving food drive last weekend. Christine Rivera/ Herald photos
Founder and president of Giving Back to Community Corporation Emilian Emagwali, Baldwin resident Yasmin Merchison, and Aeisha Smith, a volunteer from Far Rockaway all helped out at the food drive on Nov. 18.
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Itching to get into the holiday spirit? Want to be whisked away to a winter wonderland, or see who in the community has the most eccentric ugly sweater this year? Look no further than Rescuing Families winter activities and fundraising efforts this year. Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families recently hosted its second annual holiday craft and gift boutique last weekend at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718. Community members were able to shop a variety of 36 local vendors for handmade crafts and goods Nov. 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Every one of them makes something different,” said Gina Centauro, founder of Rescuing Families. Folks were able to shop the services offered by vendors, such as a woodworking vendor, crochet dolls, artisanal soaps, stained glass, jewelry, hand-crafted potholders and more. The craft and gift boutique required a Maureen Lennon/ Herald photos Joy Whilby of Joy’s Art Room sold creative $5 entry fee for attendees, hosted a 50/50 Anna DeSouza searched for some jewelry from Kay Yhap’s Bijoux Jewelers during the holiday crafts and wreaths to get people raffle and sold holiday staples such as second annual holiday craft and gift boutique hosted by Rescuing Families on Nov. in the holiday spirit. wreaths and poinsettias. Centauro said 18 and 19. there was also a Thanksgiving center“We’re going to have Santa and a piece raffled off to a winner. lies hosts will also have a box to collect Comic books such as Marvel and DC bunch of his friends, some elves, a gingeritems for the Veteran’s Food Pantry in were sold at the boutique as well, which bread man and a reindeer, who people East Meadow, also known as the Vet Mart. neighbors were excited to parse through. will be able to take pictures with” she There will also be boxes at the Franklin The comic books were donated to Rescu- said. Square Public Library and the West For anyone who misses the time frame ing Families by a charity supporter over Hempstead Public Library to collect supthe summer. Throughout the summer, listed for the walkthrough, Centauro said plies as well. To donate or learn more about how Rescuing Families hosted two community there will still be an opportunity for them “I felt like we needed to change up to get involved, visit marketplaces, where the comic book sales to take pictures with the lights. from the toys, because there are so many RescuingFamilies.org Many people in the community show made up $3,000 of donations to the projpeople doing toy drives, and we needed to up eager to participate in the annual ugly ects the nonprofit works on. focus more on the population that we “What a gift of a donation it was,” sweater bingo party that this organization work with which is disabled veterans and hosts, and this year is projected to be no “This is our largest bingo party,” Cen- the disabled elderly,” Centauro said. Cenaturo said. For anyone who didn’t get the chance different. The fourth annual ugly sweater tauro said. “This one sells out very quickSupplies that the pantry is looking for to check out the holiday craft and gift bou- bingo party will be hosted at the Veterans ly, and this one usually fills up to just over include food and personal care items for tique last weekend, do not fret. Rescuing of Foreign Wars Post 2718 in Franklin 200 people.” veterans. This includes toothpaste, shavAt this bingo party, she said the com- ing cream, razors, toilet paper, soap and Families will host several other holiday Square on Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets for the bingo party cost $30 in munity gets together to raise anywhere more. festivities this season. On Dec. 3 and 10, the Centauro’s will advance and it is an event that partici- from $15,000 to $20,000 for the organiza“They said it’s a challenge for them to host a winter wonderland walkthrough at pants must be 18 years or older to partici- tion. get this pantry full for the veterans, and Each winter event that Rescuing Fami- we want to help that along,” she said. 1010 Lewiston Street in Franklin Square pate in. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wreaths and poinsettias will be for sale, and attendees will be able to grab hot chocolate and cookies for free. The walkthrough will be free, but Rescuing Families will accept donations for those wanting to give. During the nonprofit’s haunted cemetery walkthrough for Halloween this year, the organization was able to raise more than $400. “We were very busy that night, so it was nice to be able to say that the majority of people donated,” Centauro said. The winter wonderland walkthrough will be lit up for people to walk through, and Centauro said that Joe Pormigiano helped sell comic books at the bouthere will even be some holtique at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718 in iday friends waiting to meet Franklin Square last weekend with a wide selection of Andrea Laisure and Robin Laisure browsed the handcrafted woodwork of Joe attendees.
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Redevelopment of senior housing is delayed Continued from page 1
housing development from two to four stories, while retaining the current 104 units. People who live at the facility could choose to move to another senior center of their choice or choose to live with a family member during the construction period. Housing authority officials said that tenants would not be responsible for moving expenses and labor. Accessibility improvements would include elevators, making the complex fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Residents said they remained concerned with the lack of communication from the town and Georgica Green Ventures about the logistics of the project — particularly when they can expect to relocate and if there will be any additional costs associated with the redeveloped apartment complex. Many Dogwood Terrace residents, such as Karyn Sullivan, said they have felt out of the loop throughout the process. “I feel like the rug has been taken out from under my feet,” Sullivan said. As a member of Dogwood Terrace’s residents’ advisory board, John Heaphy raised concerns about the lack of communication from the town and the developer since the plans to modernize the complex were announced in January. Heaphy wondered if residents who are asked to relocate during construction would be guaranteed to return to the complex upon the project’s completion. “We need answers,” Heaphy said. “We have to go to sleep every night thinking about this — when we’re going to be put out.” Gallo said a list of names of the residents who lived in the complex as of December 2022 has been provided to the state and federal governments to keep track of who will be welcomed back once the project moves forward. Heaphy, who has lived in the complex for the past four years, said he has seen building conditions deteriorate over time. “We are in bad shape here, right now,” he said. “These buildings are falling apart. You all go home at night. We ________
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residents of dogwood terrace, an affordable housing complex in franklin Square for those 55 or older, have been anticipating redevelopment of the buildings since January. they are still waiting for a date when the developer, georgica green Ventures, will break ground so that they can figure out their relocation plans during the construction period. have to go back in here.” Patrick Wallach’s mother-in-law has lived in the Dogwood Terrace apartment complex since 2015. The process has been hard on her so far, and Wallach said that his family still does not know how to plan for her relocation. “I think if you want to decrease the worry, you should increase the communication,” Wallach said. Gallo said Georgica Green Ventures and the town’s housing authority are committed to this project. The developer has worked with housing authorities in other towns to complete projects,
such as The Green at Garvies Point in Glen Cove. Ed Cumming, the Town of Hempstead Housing Authority’s executive director, said in a statement to the Herald that the town is excited about the redevelopment of the Dogwood Terrace
apartment complex. “This redevelopment will greatly improve the quality of life enjoyed by residents at the complex, and the housing authority will continue to move forward with the best interests of the residents as a priority,” Cumming said.
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There’s Black Friday. And then there’s Small Business … Saturday? No, Eric Alexander says: Small Business Season. “We call it ‘Small Business Season’ for a reason,” said Alexander, founder of the Long Island Main Street Alliance, and director of Vision Long Island. “It’s not just ‘Small Business Saturday.’ It’s much bigger than that.” Alexander joined several chambers of commerce and other local leaders to push the “Shop Local” message that can sometimes be overlooked in a world filled with box box stores and online shopping. Yet, it’s focusing on mom-andpop stores that keep jobs — and money — right here in the community. “All of your small business owners need your support year-round,” said Julie Marchesella, president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce. “It’s not just at holiday time.” “The more of that money that we spend locally at local retailers, (the more that) stays here in our economy and allows us to grow,” added Joseph Garcia, president of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the news conference. A number of chambers — if not all of them — have been hard at work for weeks getting ready for the holiday shopping season, which officially starts the
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Polly Talbott, president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, says she is thrilled with the collaborative efforts across Long Island to support small businesses. She shared her sentiment with reporters Monday in Farmingdale. day after Thanksgiving on Friday. Lisa DelliPizzi says her organization — the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce — is ready. “Franklin Square is definitely open for business,” she said. For anyone looking for that great, unique gift — it’s important to not just visit tried-and-true local stores, but also
to venture out and try some of local businesses that they may not have considered in the past, or always wanted to go through. “There’s a lot of diversity,” said Lawrence Lin, president of the Long Island Chinese Business Owners Association. “A lot of different ways to celebrate and different flavors, different apparels and
different experiences. That’s very much embodied” in each community’s business district. For every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remain in the community, according to data compiled by Capital One Shopping Research. And local businesses are able to keep three times the money spent locally than chain stores. Making sure that happens, Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce president Polly Talbott says, opens so many doors for new ideas and fresh activities to come to neighborhoods. “I think it’s really great how we all are able to share what we do,” she said, “so that we can actually create more things for our own communities.” But getting people to shop locally is not as easy as many would hope. In fact, 1-in-5 Americans say they shop at local businesses often, according to a September study conducted by IPX1031. However, while 90 percent of those surveyed say they would like to see more stores open up locally, 81 percent say they want to shop locally, but still can’t pass up deals offered by larger chain retailers. Ivan Sayles, representing the Nautical Mile Merchants Association, likely summarized the message his fellow chamber leaders wanted to convey the most: “Remember to make small business your business, because small business means big business for Long Island.”
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You have to try to hunt it down! But, we buy our turkey from Stop & Shop. We put it in a drawer where you can open it — an oven! It gets hot and makes it so it’s yummy. Then you take it out and put it in a big bowl and eat it for Thanksgiving! My dad slices it in big pieces and gives it to everyone. (While waiting for the turkey,) I watch TV and play Spider-Man outside. I eat the turkey with mashed potatoes, and I wanna say pasta? We can’t leave the leftovers for next Thanksgiving so we have to throw it out. We can’t leave it in the fridge forever.
We make cookie turkeys in the oven. We roll the dough out and make turkey shapes. It tastes like turkey, not a cookie — but it’s a turkey cookie! Me and my mommy eat the turkey. We put it in milk and we eat it. I put (the leftovers) on a tray outside. Then, the raccoons get the turkey cookies so they can have Thanksgiving, too!
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age 4, Oceanside You put it in the oven. You put the stuffing in. It changes color because it gets cooked. Then you put a stick in it. It takes five hours. I watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. Then, we cut the turkey. Mom takes it out of the oven. I take the whole thing out and eat it. It’s just for me (laughs). I eat it with mashed potatoes and seasoning. I don’t even like turkey that much. We make turkey soup the next day.
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We flip it! I put sprinkles and toppings and hearts for my daddy’s birthday. It’s on Thanksgiving! We put candy on when it’s my dad’s birthday. He has two birthdays left! Sometimes he has more birthdays, and sometimes he has no birthdays. We have pasta with the turkey. I make it by myself. I love to cook. I flip it like this (jumps) and then I say ‘I catched it, Mommy!’ I catch the meat in my hands! It gets cooked with the pan. The turkey goes to a secret place: the oven. Then I flip it again and say ‘hoop loop.’ It’s magic! I have a secret: I was making a pancake. I just pretended that I could make a sprinkle pancake. Me and my mommy and daddy and sister eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I flip the leftovers and they disappear. It’s crazy!
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Miles: You put it in the oven and put pepper on it. And put veggies inside his body because it’s tasty. Nonna cooks the turkey. Then you bake it again so it gets crispy! You put it on a dish, cut it up, and eat it. Daddy usually cuts it. Luna, the dog, eats the most turkey. I feed her the turkey. Benjamin: You go to the store to get the turkey. They get it from the people who kill it. Then you put your face in it! (laughs). Then, I go to Nonna’s house and eat turkey and artichokes.
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More than 300 people from the Elmont community came out to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elmont Memorial High School on Nov. 18.
Elmont community enjoys Thanksgiving dinner together More than 300 neighbors got together for a community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 18 at Elmont Memorial High School. The event was put together by Universal Interactions, a nonprofit organization based in the community, which has hosted events throughout the community to promote unity since 2022. It was founded by brothers Christiano Marcello and Antonio Marcello with Fenol LaRock, three alumni of Elmont
Memorial High School Class of 2020. The three hope to continue this community dinner in years going forward as a staple tradition in the community, especially for those in need. Neighbors enjoyed music played by a DJ at the event and the dinner was a success, according to Christiano Marcello. Food for the event was catered by Guggins Café in Elmont. — Nicole Wagner
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Aleena Joe, Zinnia Dodson and Dahlia Thomas all volunteered and lent a hand during the community dinner in Elmont.
Christiano Marcello, Antonio Marcello and Fenol LaRock were all happy to help the community with the holiday dinner last Saturday.
Elmont community members enjoyed a free Thanksgiving dinner at Elmont Memorial High School on Nov. 18, courtesy of local nonprofit Universal Interactions.
Neighbors dug in as they filled their plates with the help of volunteers at the event last weekend.
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‘Sail Away’ with Arthur Dove and Helen Torr through their use of organic shapes and captivating movement. The exhibit reminds us that art is all around us, waiting to be observed and captured, as in Dove’s ‘Untitled Sketch,’ 1940-43, wax-based paint on paper. Courtesy Amon Carter Art Museum. Also Helen Torr’s ‘Oyster Stakes.’ Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art.
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ome aboard! The life and times of artist pair Arthur Dove and Helen Torr are the focus of Heckscher Museum’s newest exhibit,“Salt Life: Arthur Dove and Helen Torr.” Before setting down in their Centerport cottage, the couple lived on a sailboat — the Mona — in and around the North Shore during the 1920s and 1930s. Captivated by the nature around them, Torr and Dove channeled their fascination into their modernist style. When Dove and Torr sailed into Huntington Harbor in July 1924 aboard their 42-foot yawl, they could not have anticipated the extent to which Long Island’s North Shore would inspire some of their greatest paintings. Dove, a native of Geneva — and a Cornell graduate — had achieved early recognition among avant-garde artists for the abstract paintings he had created 14 years earlier, the first by an American artist. By Karen Bloom WHERE An accomplished illustrator, Dove had spent several years farming in Westport, Connecticut, fi nding little Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN opportunity to paint. ••Now through March noon-4 Born inat Philadelphia and trained Drexel Institute and hat’s been the focus of atour collective Saturday and Sunday, • Open Thursday through at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Torr met Dove p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, Sunday, noon-5 p.m. culturein Connecticut for centuries. Now as society around 1919. Recognizing kindred spirits 11suggested a.m.-4 p.m.admission • $5 in each other, the two artists eventually left their unhappy •non-members; Emily Lowe Hallmembers Gallery, and navigates the complexities of modern life, marriages to sail the waters of Long Island Sound together. South Campus, Hempstead. children under 13 free years, they lived and painted on their boat before For information andof toArt, RSVP, • Heckscher Museum art as settling a For path for social change is at the 2call Prime Huntington at what is now the Dove/Torr Cottage in 1938. (516)Ave., 463-5672, or visit • (631) 380-3230 or Hofstra.edu/museum Located the banks of picturesque Titus Mill Pond, their orefront ofonartistic expression. Heckscher.org 500-square-foot home’s surroundings provided the subject matter — light, wind, water and sand — for some of “Whencouple’s We All Stand,” Hofstraworks. University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines most inspired he collective power the artswere in society. Dove of and Torr avid visitors to the Heckscher throughout the years. The exhibit also Curatedmarks by Alexandra — of thethe museum’s assistant director exhibition and the 25thGiordano anniversary museum’s acquisition of of their property, a mere three miles ollection — the exhibit underscores artists’Register civic responsibility infland uence. away. It’s listed on the National of Historicand Places is a member of Historic Artists’ “It highlights role that artistsof have activating democratic values that Homesthe andvital Studios program theinNational Trust. “It’s a unique show, because civic whileengagement, museums across the country showcase the works romise equality and freedom, encouraging and cultivating unity,” of Dove andoften Torr, no one can and do itexpose in the place inspired Giordano says. “Artists lead theelse charge truthsthat that lived may and otherwise be their art,” Karli Wurzelbacher, museum’s curator, says. want through to continue gnored. The artists in this the exhibition takechief a stand and call out“We injustices theirtoartchampion their work.” nd activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, The couple’s to Long Island’s natural environment, their with oting rights, racial bias, gunconnection violence, and promises unfulfi lled. They all combine theexperimentation making and that techniques, and the impact of in Dove’s declining health on their art, is explored. Of f art with materials public service has a grassroots approach the hope of mobilizing their theand more 80to pieces halfcreate are new to the museum through partnership with the ommunities thethan nation igniteincluded, movement, awareness, and inspire othersa to Amon Carter Museum of American Art (in Texas). tand with them.” these are Arthur Dove’s watercolorswith that Hofstra’s have never been on view in this area, This exhibit,“Many which of runs through July 28, is in conjunction or haven’t been here for Barack decadesObama and won’t be back againup soon,“ Wurzelbacher says. Archival 3th presidential conference on the presidency coming in April. materials such as paints, paintbrushes and art books that the artists “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” saysused are also on display. Additionally, the exhibit’s digital component offers visitors another glimpse of the artists. museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by An outdoor soundwalk around the cottage property (accessed by downloading the Bloomberg n Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, Connects app) connects everyone to Torr and her artistic inspiration — part of a larger where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to community project. iscuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart “When people go on the soundwalk, you hear students reading excerpts from Helen Torr’s pathway letters for national recovery in the justice, civicwind participation and ducks quacking, and and diaries. You alsoareas hear of thesocial sound like the blowing and ctivism.” To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s ermanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned
Friday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) 323-4444.
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Observations ofOUT a life on the water STEPPING Creative advocacy C An artist’s touch
Laugh the night away on Black Friday when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Madison Theatre. This entertaining evening, hosted by Paul Anthony, features a lineup of creative talent who have appeared at the top venues in Manhattan and elsewhere. According to Anthony, ‘this is going to be a hilarious night of non-stop laughter and fun.’ Bryan McKenna, Helen Angley, Jeff Norris and Mick Thomas will keep the party going all evening long. McKenna has been touring with Jim Breuer the past few years, and is now a headliner himself. Angley, known as ‘that tall blonde comic,’ brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax, and laugh at the joy and pain of aging. Norris, a regular on the stand-up circuit, has performing credits that include HBO’s ‘Oz’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ as well 13 as ‘Anger Management.’
water running,” Wurzelbacher explains.“We’ve never done this before.” The soundwalk came about through a summer Pat McGann learning program in which local middle school girls Pat McGann is quickly rising as one participted in a week-long “camp” with artist Susan of the sharpest stand-ups on the Buroker. comedy scene. A relative latecomer “I did projects with them every day,” Buroker says. he began doing standto comedy, “We drew, did model printing, sculpture, collage, up atwe 31 after realizing he was not used native fish to do fish printing.” very good at selling packaging. With assistance from sound engineer Evangeline He hustled his way to become the Knell, the participating students were also involved house emcee at Zanies Chicago, in capturing the natural environment with sound where he distinguished himself as technology equipment. especially adept atLong workingIsland the “What’s interesting is to think, historically,crowd. why A husband and father of Ballet Theatre’s Arthur Dove has been celebrated and recognized, threeand young children, McGann’s why Helen Torr was less celebrated and recognized,” appeal stems from‘The his quick wit Nutcracker’ Wurzelbacher adds.“Some of these reasons have and relatable take The on family life holiday treat returns to Long and to do with challenges that women artists faced in marriage. In 2017, Island.McGann Audiences will once again began opening actby the Sugar Plum the 20th century, and some of it had to do with the touring as the be transported for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving circumstances of their (Dove/Torr’s) life.” Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this to theater, classic, set to the For Buroker — who was inspired to createwith a him from clubs family-friendly arenas, including fourof soldsculpture symbolizing Helen Torr, on display intofront music Tchaikovsky. Long Island out shows at Madison BalletSquare Theatre’s production opens of the cottage — her involvement offers an important Garden. relatively short, season’ here, on the message: “If you’re inspired by art, it’s important to McGann’s‘Nutcracker impressive resume, includes Landmark stage, sparkling with learn history. The girls became so empoweredbut with Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs beautiful costumes, dazzling sets, and themselves about how important it is to be educated Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The a cast that features adult professionals and to have your own path.” Great American Comedy Festival, as well as aspiring young student and more. McGann still calls dancers. Designed to appeal to Chicago home. younger kids as well as older children and adults, this ‘Nutcracker’ is both Saturday, Feb. 11, narrated 8 p.m. $40, and$35, abridged, so you can $30, $25. The Paramount, enjoy the370 story of Clara, her magical New York Ave., Huntington. (800) nutcracker, and 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout ParamountNY.com. its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for this production, as the first of the holiday season on Long Island. Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet.org Courtesy Susan Buroker or call (855) 222-2849. Jeanne Susan Buroker with her stainless-steel sculpture, ‘A Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Vision Against Context,’ is a testament to Helen Torr’s Main Street, 232 Main St., Port dedication and her sacrifices. Yarn/Wire Washington. Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire.
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Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to Tilles Center, Friday, dec. 1, at 8 p.m. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music, Parsons Dance creates unforgettable performances that push the boundaries of dance and bring life-affirming artistry to audiences across the globe. Guided by founder David Parsons, artistic director, the company performs works selected from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works he created. This program includes the dance “The Road,” with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ dances, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. And, through its newly launched GenerationNOW Fellowship, the company offers commissions to young American choreographers whom Parsons mentors through the creative process. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the great movers of modern dance,” Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. The company remains committed to providing enriching experiences beyond its performances as it seeks to engage audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs; through post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, video workshops, open company classes, summer workshops for pre-professional dancers; and in-school workshops for public school students. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.
Blaster Tag and Food Drive Franklin Square Public Library and Long Island Laser Tag team up for a food donation drive, Friday, Nov. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teens may register for a spot by donating breakfast items, including bottles of maple syrup, cereal, oatmeal, pop tarts, and boxes of individually wrapped coffee cakes. Parents must sign a waiver form for their teens. Registration forms and waivers will be available at the adult reference desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be considered registered when you return your form and your donation to the adult reference desk before the start of the class. Registered students will be sent a confirmation email. Maximum of 24 participants. If you can’t make it to Laser Tag, teens can still receive community service hours by dropping off items at the adult reference desk. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 30. 19 Lincoln Register at FranklinSquarePL. org or contact (516) 488-3444.
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Franklin Square Board of Education meets at the Washington Street School in Franklin Square, Wednesday, dec. 6, at 8 p.m. 760 Washington St. For more information, contact (516) 481-4100.
The Franklin Square Civic Association encourages all to attend its general meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m. Location is to be determined. For more information, contact president@fsqcivic.org.
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Winter FUNderland
Tree Lighting and Winter Festival Save the date for the annual Franklin Square Civic Association and Franklin Square Historical Society Winter Festival and Holiday Sale! Join the festivities, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-5 p.m. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman, with face painting and arts and crafts. Rath Park Gazebo Area, 861 Naple Ave., Franklin Square. Contact president@fsqcivic.org for more information.
In concert
Get in the groove with Jazz Funk Soul, at the Madison Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. The smooth jazz supergroup formed in the mid-2010s as a collaborative trio featuring Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, and Everette Harp. They released two albums with 2014’s Grammynominated Jazz Funk Soul Christmas Tree Lighting and 2016’s More Serious Business. After Loeb’s death in Celebrate the season at Morton 2017, guitarist Paul Jackson, Civic Association’s holiday festivities, Saturday, Nov. 25, 6-8 Jr. joined for 2019’s Life and p.m. Enjoy caroling, dancing and Times and 2022’s Forecast, singing performances, Santa hats, both of which honored Loeb and continued to showcase hot chocolate, pretzels and a food truck. Santa will be escorted the trio’s hooky, grooveoriented sound. Molloy by the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department during University, 1000 Hempstead the holiday lighting celebration. Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit 696 Dogwood Ave., Franklin MadisonTheatreNY.org or call Square. For more information, contact mortoncivic@yahoo.com. (516) 323-4444.
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On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.
Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Preregistration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.
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NCC unveils $31M STEM-dedicated facility First of many planned renovations across Garden City campus By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
With the unveiling of its new building dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Nassau Community College has taken another step toward solidifying itself as one of the premier schools in the SUNY system. Its $31 million transformation of “Cluster C” was celebrated last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by nearly 100 people in the courtyard in front of the remodeled structure. “What you have done in this particular building was transformative,” Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, a former member of the college’s board of trustees, told attendees. “It’s enduring. It’s going to last a lifetime.” The new facility includes laboratories, a planetarium, outdoor classrooms, and an observatory with telescopes. The high-tech building also features climatefriendly green roofs, solar panels, and a mini-wind turbine for environmental and climate studies. “This momentous occasion not only represents the physical expansion of our institutions,” said Genette AlvarezOrtiz, acting academic affairs vice president at NCC, “but also stands as a testament for our commitment to nurturing
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Nassau Community College administration and supporters — including Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, chief administrative officer Maria Conzatti, board of trustees chair Jorgé Gardyn, and acting academic affairs vice president Genette Alvarez-Ortiz, celebrated the transformation of Cluster C into a high-tech academic STEM building. The project has been in the works since 2018. the brilliant minds of our students, fostering a culture of excellence and scientific exploration and discovery.” The transformed building serves to replicate the modern workforce that students will graduate into — a workforce that is hybrid, technology-driven, and focused on solving modern-day problems.
“To have a STEM building that has state-of-the-art technology, the students are experiencing firsthand what they’re going to expect when they leave here,” Alvarez-Ortiz said. “And that’s what I’m so excited about. They can see it for themselves. They experience it for themselves. They can apply. They can practice.
“It’s just changing that environment.” Nearly all students will find themselves in the three-story Cluster C at some point or another — and some seemed impressed with the changes. “There’s a big difference,” said Harvey Weiner, who takes a physics class in Cluster C. “It’s just more modernized.” Originally constructed in the 1970s, renovations of Cluster C began in 2018 before being interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Construction resumed later on, and the facility officially celebrated its opening this month. “Many of the most pressing global challenges — such as public health crises, climate change and energy sustainability — require solutions rooted in STEM disciplines,” said Jorgé Gardyn, chair of the college’s board of trustees. “This state-of-the-art facility will provide our college students with invaluable hands-on experience.” Half of the $31 million that funded Cluster C’s construction was provided by the college, with the other half being supplied by the state. It’s expected to serve as a prototype for the other projects across campus also in the works. “You are witnessing,” Gardyn said, “the first in the transformation of Nassau Community College.”
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1, Plaintiff, v. PETER SOLOMON A/K/A PETER SOLOMON JR., FALINYI D. JACKSON A/K/A FALINYI JACKSON, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 5, 2017, I, Nathan Jones, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 4, 2023 at the North Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 4:00 PM the premises described as follows: 115 62 238th St Elmont, NY 11003 SBL No.: 32-622-128 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004158/2011 in the amount of $829,791.56 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 142879
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No. 607161/2022 SUMMONS Plaintiff’s Address: 3900 Capitol City Blvd Lansing, Michigan 48906 Action To Foreclose Mortgage On Property Situated In Nassau County. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually but solely as trustee for Finance of America Structured Securities Acquisition Trust 2019-HB1, Plaintiff, - against -
All the heirs at law, next of kin, distributes, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest and the creditors, assignees and successors in interest thereof of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff of Victor R. Muravin, Health Management Systems, Inc. on behalf of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General and the Nassau County Department of Social Services, United States of America Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and “JOHN DOE No. 1” through “JOHN DOE No. 10” inclusive, the names of the last 10 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to Plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the mortgaged premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the mortgaged premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated Oct. 20, 2023 and filed with the complaint
and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County on Sept. 12, 2018 in Liber 43049, Page 543, covering premises k/a 410 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003 Section 35, Block 29, Lots 601-603. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the· attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:New York, New York October 23, 2023 Bronster, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff By:Robert Markel, Esq. 156 West 56th Street New York, New York 10019 (347) 246-4707 #100888 142890
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff -againstDENISE HELFRICH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 16, 2022, 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, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Theodora Street, distant
100 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Theodora Street with the westerly side of Scherer Boulevard; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section: 35 Block: 19 and Lots: 114 and 115 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. Said premises known as 1111 THEODORA STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY Approximate amount of lien $758,840.99 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. 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 or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 011626/2014. GLENN R. JERSEY III, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.234 {* Elmont Herald*} 142867
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1, Plaintiff, Against LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATRIX TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN RANDALL S. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS GUARDIAN OF CHELSEA K. R. RAMRATTAN WHO IS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/10/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/5/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 1069 Concord Street, Franklin Square, New York 11010, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square In The Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 33 Block 380 Lot 260 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $882,483.61 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003792/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/17/23 File Number: 17-300381 SH 142875 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. ALEXANDER DAVIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 17, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 77 Roquette Avenue a/k/a 77 Rouguette Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 360 and Lots 26, 27 and 28. Approximate amount of judgment is $369,881.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3700/15. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Oliver E. Roche, Esq., Referee
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, V. LUZ FONSECA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 10, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and LUZ FONSECA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1342 EAST STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 35, Block 84, Lot 8-12: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT (NOT AN INCORPORATED VILLAGE) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003767/2016. Mark L. Lieberman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143124
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FVI, INC. IN TRUST FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DWAYNE A. SAMUELS A/K/A DWAYNE SAMUELS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 27, 2022 and an Order duly entered on October 20, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2330 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 719 and Lot 20. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,136,596.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #2371/2017. 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. Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143134 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE INDEX NO.: 608087/2019 Date Filed: 10/30/2023 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 1819 Fairfax Street, Elmont, New York 11003 SBL #: 32-443-3&4 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs. John Miller, if living and if any be dead, any and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees,
grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; People of the State of New York; Crawford Animal Hospital PC; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
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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. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $265,083.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on August 26, 2010, in Liber M35088, Page 310, covering premises known as 1819 Fairfax Street, Elmont, New York 11003, SBL #: 32-443-3&4 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. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants John Miller, if living and if he be dead, his heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants; and all heirsat-law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, dated and filed October 18, 2023. Dated: October 31, 2023 /s/ Christina A. Incorvaias Christina A. Incorvaia, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414 Attorneys for Plaintiff, U.S. Bank National Association HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO
RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 143090 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. IMPERIOUS CORPORATION, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 389 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the
Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 62 and Lots 19-20. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,342.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608286/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 202085-2 143138
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against - MARGARETTE DESINOR, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 24, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 12th day of December, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 20 Peekskill St, Elmont, NY 11003. (Section: 37, Block: 679, Lot: 0131.0) Approximate amount of lien $159,082.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 000065/2017. Dominic A. Villoni, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 15, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent
closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 143085
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 8ASNY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 07/19/2023. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Luiss5606@gmail.com Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 143092 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Kathleen Brancaleone, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 14, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 497 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 273, LOT: 26. Approximate amount of judgment $542,666.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609197/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091795-F00 78061 143273
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members of the franklin Square and munson fire department honored the late former fire district commissioner Joseph torregrossa during a ceremony which dedicated the new facility located at the fire department’s headquarters on Liberty place last Sunday.
Facility dedicated to former commissioner The facility has a standby hose on the inal planning stages to get the project second floor and windows that open and built and installed at the fire depart- close into blackout mode, to reflect situment’s headquarters. Research and ations where firefighters aren’t able to development started in July 2021, then see their surroundings during an emerAmerican Fire T raining Systems gency. This allows firefighters to train the skills necessary to adapt and react designed the facility. The project price tag was $282,000 — during a fire. County Le gislator John Giuf fré $50,000 was contributed from a Nassau County community revitalization pro- joined community members at the dedigram grant. The department’s building cation to express his gratitude for the Franklin Square first responders. and grounds reserve covered the rest of “You’re volunteers in what can only the cost. be described as a dangerous “Making this possible occupation,” said Giuffré. was greatly and truly a team Before letting everyone effort,” said Board Chairinside to tour the facility, man Dennis Lyons. Deacon Doug Ferreiro dedi“(Torregrossa is) somecated the building with a body who truly is the definiblessing and Giuffré tion of dedication and sersmashed a champagne bottle vice to his fellow human on the corner of it. beings,” said Ed Ra, state “Commissioner Tor reassemblyman. grossa took the lead role in The new facility is made working with us to ensure from four-and-a-half steel we got the best training trailers and was constructed GIna facility, with every possible off-site. It has an adjustable TorreGrossa thing we can get for it,” Gertrack system so that the Joesph Torregrossa’s rato said. “And he wanted it trainees can change the daughter to last us for many years.” shape of the rooms and vary Even after he was diagtheir training routines to reflect situations they face during emer- nosed with cancer in 2014, he continued to put his all into supporting and volungencies. teering for this fire department. His “There are no limits,” said Chief Joseph Gerrato. “We have three floors daughter, Gina, expressed that the forso you can operate multiple operations mer commissioner was a “true volunas you would in a regular fire opera- teer” and that his dedication to the fire department “was his life.” tion.” “It’s an honor to have his legacy conA part of the third story roof allows firefighters to practice bail outs from 35 tinue throughout history, because as you’ve seen today, he’s going to be truly feet up. “We have availability here to jump missed and remembered,” Gina said. from the roof and everything else,” “This is exactly how it should be and how he would want it.” Lyons said. Christine Tor re g rossa, Joseph’s Torregrossa and his team designed the building so that they can operate the widow, wanted people to know how the same full-scale operation as they would completion of the project he worked so hard on, and its dedication to his memowith any structure fire. “Now, we can brush up on our train- ry, would have made him feel. “He’s smiling, for sure,” Christine ing and curriculums here in town and always be readily available and ready to Torregrossa said. “He’s a very happy man right now.” respond to everything,” Gerrato said. Continued from page 1
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A. Probably. I just returned from Europe, and was amazed by the response from each tour guide that “nobody gets permits,” it seems. All the code violations I saw, like no handrails on cliff edges, missing hotel fire safety devices, no handicapped access, and no bathrooms, were the kinds of accommodations we take for granted in the onte eeper U.S. Walking half a mile to the only public (pay) restroom in a sprawling village was, sadly, typical, but acceptable. That, coupled with the first statement a woman made to me at a party we were invited to on a ship, made me think of how “freedom isn’t free.” In her Australian accent, she introduced herself and asked me what I do back in the States. As soon as I uttered the words, “I’m an architect,” she jumped right in with, “Oh, we hate architects,” as she described the construction company she is an “administrator” for. She told how they design their own construction. I wonder how well that works, considering the levels of legalities there are, like building codes, fire codes, plumbing codes, electrical codes, and multiple levels of engineering required. Who’s protecting the unsuspecting consumer from the service provider? So you may ask yourself if codes even matter. Your neighbor, like that construction company, is apparently enabled by a lack of enforcement or action on anybody’s part. Unless there really are no rules to follow, the unknowing are left vulnerable to fall off a cliff, wet themselves or pee in a corner before they reach a sanitary, accessible facility, or become trapped in a burning building. In your case, you’re actually worried about how you might have the tables turned on you because you thought to do the right thing by reclaiming your property. When those who are violated against become thought of as the violators, which seems to be a trend, will the people who were supposed to protect you really help? It’s sad to think you could be the guilty party for speaking up. You’ll need to pay for a consult and have a knowledgeable in-person code review, to pick up any of the numerous items you may be remiss in. The list of code requirements is much longer than you may anticipate. Good luck!
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his year’s election results on Long Island, particularly in Nassau County, were indeed historic, when Republicans were unsuccessful in other parts of the country. I say this not just as a proud Nassau Republican, but as someone who has been a practitioner of government and politics at the town, county, state and federal levels for over a half century. I have been a local committeeman, executive leader, councilman, county comptroller, congressman, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a pETER Nassau County Republican vice KinG chairman, and have participated in successful and unsuccessful presidential campaigns by John McCain, George W. Bush, Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump. I ran for state attorney general against Bob Abrams in 1986, losing by 1.2 million votes and having my own mother tell me how much Abrams helped senior citizens! In recent years, it is remarkable how much the Nassau County Republican Party has achieved under Joe Cairo’s leadership, and how far the party has come. Nassau Republicans had fallen on hard times in 2017 and 2018. The county was no longer the Republican stronghold it had been. Indeed, there were 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans.
Democrats held the county executive’s, district attorney’s and comptroller’s offices. For the first time ever, there was a Democratic Town of Hempstead supervisor, and Democrats controlled the Town of North Hempstead, the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach. Two of three congressional seats in Nassau were held by Democrats, and Republicans had lost three State Senate seats. The reasons for this downswing included a shift in demographics — ethnic groups that had no prior allegiance to Republicans moved into the county — and a backlash against the Trump administration, abetted by a liberal media. But those were only excuses. Politics and government aren’t supposed to be easy. That’s the challenge of democracy. A political organization can’t afford to be satisfied with the status quo, and can’t continue to rely on yesterday’s methods and tactics. When he became the Republican chairman, Cairo made a point of meeting with Republican clubs and councils throughout the county. He sought out quality candidates like Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who would become district attorney in 2021. Cairo also reached out to newcomers, seeking the best and brightest and persuading them they were welcome to play lead roles in the party. In 2021, Mazi Filip, an Ethiopian refugee who had served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces before moving to Long Island, a mother
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of seven married to a Ukrainian-born cardiologist, became the first Republican Great Neck resident ever elected to the County Legislature. Cairo went into the business community to recruit Jen DeSena, who became the first Republican to be elected North Hempstead supervisor since 1989, and was re-elected this year. The Democratic City of Glen Cove elected Pamela Panzenbeck mayor in 2021, and reversed the makeup of the City Council from 6-1 Democrat to 6-1 Republican, which it remained this year. And in Long Beach, which has an overwhelming Democrat registration edge, Republicans swept three contested City Council seats and the County Legislature seat. For the major, defining races, Cairo turned to veterans. Don Clavin, Hempstead’s longtime receiver of taxes, won back the supervisor’s office for Republicans in 2019, and then Bruce Blakeman defeated the very capable Laura Curran in 2021 to become county executive, where he has done an outstanding job. In 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin overcame the county’s Democratic registration advantage of 100,000 and received 50,000 more votes in Nassau than Gov. Kathy Hochul, while Republicans were victorious in all three congressional races and won back three State Senate seats. None of this happened by chance or just by selecting the best candidates. Cairo combined the best of the old with
he party owes a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward.
the best of the new to get the Republican message to the voters. To accurately gauge existing issues and to spot others before they arose, he relied on expert pollster and consultant John McLoughlin. (Full disclosure: McLoughlin was my consultant for all 28 years I was in Congress.) While he was analyzing the issues, Cairo was re-energizing local Republican committees and clubs, making sure they were in touch with their communities and prepared to work hard from Labor Day through Election Day, making calls and distributing brochures door to door. Only the Nassau GOP could turn out more than a thousand campaign workers for a candidate on short notice. And Republicans owe a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward and providing us issues such as bail reform, defunding the police, unchecked illegal migration and proposals to impose city-like housing in suburban Nassau. These were political gifts, but serious issues that affected county residents and threatened their way of life. Confronting these issues head on was consistent with Republican values and principles. Cairo made sure that all Republican candidates, officeholders and party volunteers spoke with one voice. They did, and the results have been repeated Republican victories, and what I believe are victories for Nassau County residents. Good job, Joe! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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n the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month, and it is crucial that we recognize the significance of supporting them right here at home. Our veterans face adversity on foreign soil to safeguard the principles that define our democracy, and return from the front lines with stories of valor and resilience. It is our duty as a grateful nation to ensure Ed Ra that they are embraced with the support they deserve when they come home. Legislation plays a pivotal role in
shaping the landscape of veteran support. My sponsored bill in the Assembly, A.8106, addresses a critical aspect of post-service life by requiring that veterans be notified about the availability of services offered by federal, state and local veterans agencies. In the hustle of civilian life, veterans may not be aware of the myriad resources at their disposal. This bill would ensure they are informed, promoting a smooth transition and access to the support they need. I also advocated for bill A.7607, which focuses on apprenticeship training, recognizing that the skills the members of our armed forces acquire during military service are invaluable. By investing in their professional growth and providing avenues for veterans to seamlessly integrate into the workforce, we not only honor their
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service, but also empower them to contribute to our society as civilians. Additionally, bill A.3658 underscores the sanctity of veterans’ memorials, establishing legal recourse for the destruction of these symbols of sacrifice. Veterans’ memorials are more than structures; they are sacred spaces that hold the memories and stories of those who served. Protecting these monuments is not just a matter of legality, it is a commitment to preserving the legacy of our heroes for future generations. Some of my favorite events of the year are those I host for our local veterans, such as an annual patriotic picnic in the summer, which welcomes veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to enjoy complimentary food and fellowship.
t’s not just a moral obligation. It’s an investment in strengthening the foundation of our freedom.
Earlier this month, we celebrated the completion of the Veterans Portrait Project: Over the course of several weeks, eighth-grade students from the Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park interviewed veterans to gain a deeper understanding of history through their personal stories and to cultivate a sense of gratitude, respect and patriotism. Their completed biographies and portraits are on display in the Community Gallery at the Long Island Children’s Museum, in Garden City, for the entire month of November. Supporting our veterans is greater than a moral obligation — it is an investment in strengthening the very foundation on which our freedom rests, as well as helping our local heroes navigate the challenges of returning home with the same valor and courage that defined their service abroad. Ed Ra, who represents the 19th Assembly District, is the ranking Republican member of the Ways & Means Committee.
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he turkey’s in the oven, the pumpkin pie is ready to be sliced, and the television in the living room is ready for some football. Thanksgiving is here once again — a time when we can celebrate all that we’ve achieved over the past year, and the importance of family and close friends. It’s commonly believed that our modern holiday traces back to 1621, when Plymouth pilgrims gathered with members of the Wampanoag tribe to celebrate the autumn harvest. But in reality, Thanksgiving celebrations of some sort date back much further than that. In fact, the Smithsonian Institution pinpoints the first true Thanksgiving here led by non-natives on May 27, 1578, in what is now Newfoundland. That’s obviously not what is now the United States, but the Smithsonian also says that many historians believe there was a Thanksgiving feast in what is now Phippsburg, Maine, in 1607. Although it was informally celebrated by a number of states and territories in the years after that, Thanksgiving didn’t officially become a holiday until the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln heeded the long advocacy of magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale and declared the fourth Thursday of every November to be a national Thanksgiving
Day. And with that, a tradition was born. Sure, it would take a number of forms through the years. But the spirit of what Thanksgiving is all about — bringing us together, despite our differences — remained intact. Those, indeed, were the sentiments shared by President Teddy Roosevelt with his son Kermit, who was away at school, highlighting how the White House observed the holiday in 1902. “Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we all went out riding,” Roosevelt wrote. “We had a three-hours’ scamper, which was really great fun.” “We dined in the new State Dining Room,” the president continued, “and we drank the health of you and all the rest of both families that were absent. After dinner, we cleared away the table and danced. Mother looked just as pretty as a picture, and I had a lovely waltz with her.” Whether it was at the White House or right in our backyard at Sagamore Hill, Thanksgiving meant a lot to Roosevelt, in how it brought not only the country together, but families, too. “We are thankful for all that has been done for us in the past,” Roosevelt would say in a Thanksgiving proclamation two years later. “We pray that, in the future, we may
be strengthened in the unending struggle to do our duty fearlessly and honestly. With charity and goodwill. With respect for ourselves. And with love toward our fellow man.” Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, pumpkin pie or football. It’s more than the day before the official start of the holiday shopping season. It’s about unity. It’s about cooperation. It’s truly about love — for ourselves, our family, our neighbors. Whether we all gather in one place or our families are spread across the country — or even around the globe — use this time to be together, and enjoy doing it. The real trick, however, isn’t succeeding at doing that on Thanksgiving, but continuing it after the holiday. Into the following week. Into December. Into next year. There may be so many things we disagree on, but believe it or not, disagreement can not only bring us together, but make us stronger. All it takes is a little bit of respect — and love — for one another. And we have the chance to get it all started when we gather for turkey, pie and football on Thanksgiving. And who knows — maybe we can clear away the dinner table afterward, and, like the Roosevelts, celebrate with a little bit of waltzing.
associated with wind projects damage human health. Many opponents of Empire Wind insist that they support renewable energy. They also couch their objections to the project in green rhetoric, suggesting, for example, that they are fighting to
protect the local environment. But these outspoken activists are silent in regard to the proven negative impacts on health and climate of the Barrett fossil-fuel-burning plant on Barnum Island operated by National Grid. And while some refer disparagingly to Empire’s “foreign
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letters Let’s not be quick to dismiss offshore wind farms To the Editor: In recent issues of the Herald, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Assemblyman Ari Brown have offered several reasons for opposing the Empire Wind project proposed for sites off Long Beach. Their objections include some reasonable, fact-based critiques of the project. It’s true that Equinor, the Norwegian developer of the wind farm, failed to consult fully and openly with the local communities. It’s also true that this project, like many others worldwide, is proving to be far more expensive than originally anticipated, resulting in pleas for rate increases. Empire’s enormous scale can likewise be legitimately challenged. Other claims by its opponents, however, are without merit. They contend, for example, that offshore wind turbines are somehow implicated in whale deaths. Federal and independent experts have concluded that there is no basis for such claims. Similarly, a World Health Organization analysis of a range of studies found no evidence that electromagnetic fields
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efforts to establish the United Nations (freedom from fear). It fell to Rockwell to translate those abstract concepts into four scenes of everyday American life that would capture the minds and hearts of his countrymen (as well as their investments in war bonds), a task he initially thought was beyond his capabilities. History has proven him quite wrong, and those four images are among the most famous of perhaps the most famous illustrator in American history. “Freedom of Speech” depicts a blue-collar man, wearing a plaid shirt and suede jacket, standing in the crowd at a government meeting to voice his opinion. The others in the painting are well dressed, wearing ties and jackets, but they listen respectfully as this workingman speaks his mind. “Freedom of Worship,” under the title “each according to the dictates of his own conscience,” shows eight people of different faiths in a moment of prayer. One of them, his head covered and holding a religious book, is Jewish. A young woman with rosary beads represents Catholics. An older woman, praying devoutly, embodies Protestantism. It’s a tribute to religious diversity.
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leTTers ownership,” no mention is made of the fact that National Grid is owned by a British multinational corporation. Barrett’s smokestacks have been belching toxins for more than 60 years. The plant currently emits about one million tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants annually. Unlike the proposed offshore wind project, Barrett poses a longstanding and existing threat to the health of local residents and to the future sustainability of life on the Long Beach barrier island. In addition to fouling the air we breathe, National Grid wants to hike Long Islanders’ bills by hundreds of dollars a year — multiples of the increase for ratepayers that might result from building Empire Wind. It should be possible to conduct a civil discussion on how to safely meet the electricity needs of Long Beach and surrounding communities. A dialogue of this sort would consider the totality of environmental and health effects and proceed on the basis of respect for reputable scientific findings KEVIN J KELLEy Atlantic Beach
In the Middle East, whose side is the press on? To the Editor: I should be surprised that the news media is saying that Israel should ease up
“Freedom from Want” is a Thanksgiving scene in which an aproned matriarch presents a turkey to her family, three generations breaking bread together at their dining room table. The illustration represents traditional American family values: togetherness, harmony, peace and abundance. And “Freedom from Fear” shows children nestled safely in their bed, oblivious to the carnage occurring across the ocean. Their mother tucks them in, and their father holds a newspaper with a headline announcing the Nazi blitz of London, where the scene would be much different and where the lives of everyone, including innocent children, were in jeopardy. Rockwell’s illustrations, which appeared in four consecutive issues of the Saturday Evening Post, were accompanied by essays by four of the top writers of the era. Booth Tarkington, dubbed the “dean of popular American letters,” authored a piece on freedom of speech. Essayist Will Durant handled freedom of worship. Philippine immigrant Carlos Bulosan wrote about freedom from want. And novelist Stephen Vincent Benét covered freedom from fear (and, ironically, died the day it appeared in print). All are worth revisiting from a historic as well as
on Gaza, but unfortunately, I am not. The news media (in print, on television, on radio and, I suppose, on the various internet sources) is saying that in order to ease the pressure on the average Palestinian in Gaza, Israel should not continue its attack. I would like to put the situation into a context that might be a little more understandable. Based on the 2023 “World Almanac,” the United States has about 337 million people, while Israel has about 9.3 million. This means there are about 37 times as many people in the U.S. as there are in Israel. From what I’ve heard, about 1,200 people were killed in the initial attack, most of whom were women and children. Some were beheaded, whether before or after death isn’t known. Now let’s say that 5,000 drug soldiers, who want the land that was taken from Mexico in the 1840s returned to Mexico, cross the border from Mexico into San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, and Brownsville and kill 44,000 people, mostly women and children, some of whom get beheaded. They then take another 4,000 to 5,000 people hostage back to Mexico. Do you suppose the United States would allow that to go without a response? There are several issues that need to be addressed in the Middle East, but when one side refuses to acknowledge the other
a modern viewpoint. But it was Rockwell’s pictures, more than the essays and perhaps more than FDR’s speech, that remain such a poignant part of Americana. As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s worthwhile to re-examine the four illustrations and ponder their meaning and message, at a time when the nation seems so terribly divided over — let’s be frank — fleeting issues that often don’t amount to a hill of beans. It often seems that half of our country is perpetually mad at the other half. Are we really that different? Are our differences really irreconcilable? I don’t think so. Actually, I think we’re much more alike than different, and I believe that as a society, we share core values that matter infinitely more than ephemeral political squabbles. Those values, captured by Rockwell, are what bind us as a nation. Let’s count our blessings, send our prayers to the suffering people of the Middle East and Ukraine, take a deep breath and maybe revisit Rockwell’s Four Freedoms — permanently on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, an easy and scenic day trip from Long Island. And let’s ponder what those 80-year-old illustrations say not only about us as Americans, but also about us as human beings. A. Gail Prudenti is a partner in the law firm Burner Prudenti.
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side’s right to exist, there is very little wiggle room for discussion. When Hamas attacks defenseless people, it loses the right to complain when it is attacked, especially when it stores weapons and munitions in schools and hospitals. When Hamas fighters fire missiles into Israel from schools and hospitals, and then act shocked when the return fire hits those targets, they are
playing the poor-innocent-Palestinian card, and going after world sympathy. Their actions show that they do not care about the average Palestinian — their only goal is the eradication of Israel. It is a shame that the news media allows itself to be used by animals disguised as human beings. LAWRENCE F. LEVy Rockville Centre
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Rockwell showed us what we have to be thankful for
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