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By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

Courtesy Marissa Linsalata

MARissA liNsAlATA, a 2012 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, took a knee on the school’s football field and called for the replacement of the Indian mascot.

The New York State Education Department is calling for an end to the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School is on the list of schools that must comply by the end of the 2022-23 academic year.

The indigenous community agreed that the move is a long time coming.

James Baldwin, senior deputy commissioner of the State Education Department, sent a letter on Nov. 17 informing all

New York school districts of a recent legal decision that prohibits public schools from utilizing Native American mascots and imagery, because they are offensive to indigenous people.

If Sewanhaka High School fails to remove its mascot — the Indian — by the end of 2022-23, the deputy commissioner said the school could be in willful violation of the Dignity Act and face penalties, such as the removal of school officers and the withholding of state aid. “Native people, we’re Continued on page 4

Historical Society tree lighting returns to Winter Festival

By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

This holiday season, the Franklin Square community is preparing for the triumphant return of its annual Winter Festival and tree lighting on Dec. 3 at Rath Park’s gazebo.

Frank Culmone, president of the Franklin Square Civic Association, said not only will the Franklin Square Historical Society’s 35-year-old tree lighting tradition return after a two-year Covid hiatus, but Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a comeback as well.

The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department is

planning to transport the Christmas couple to Rath Park for the festivities.

“This is our first year back in a while,” Culmone said. “When Covid hit, we cancelled and we weren’t sure whether the parents would be comfortable having kids sit on Santa’s lap, so that’s why we didn’t have it last year.”

Also on the special guest list is Frosty the Snowman and a couple of elves that will be in charge of face painting — a new addition to the Winter Festival this year.

The free event will also feature music, hot chocolate and balloons, and the civic associa-

tion also plans to hand out complimentary gifts to the children, something the group has done since the Winter Festival’s beginnings, Culmone said.

“It’s just a wonderful event for the community,” he added.

In addition to the tree lighting at the Winter Festival, Nancy Youngfert, president of the Franklin Square Historical Society, said the group is hosting a free holiday-themed open house at the Franklin Square Museum that same weekend, on Dec. 4.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the public can stop by the museum, at 861 Naple Ave., and browse the old-fashioned holiday decorations. The main attraction is a

9 - fo o t - t a l l C h r i s t m a s t re e adorned in German hand-blown ornaments, Youngfert said.

“The community was really started by German immigrants,” she said. “Several years ago, we decided that as part of our contribution to the holiday season, we wanted to show people what a Christmas tree would look like in these German homes.”

Youngfert said the community has been “unbelievably supportive” of the new museum — which celebrated its one-yearanniversary in May. Each ornament on the Christmas tree is tagged with the name of a community sponsor.

Another way the Franklin Square Museum is showcasing Continued on page 10

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Shining bright with 2nd holiday light show Four new snowflake light displays added this year to the Franklin Square event

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

It’s that time of the year again where the streets of Franklin Square will be merry and bright as the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce and Franklin Square Civic Patrol light up the town for the holiday season.

The two organizations are teaming up for their second year of hanging up several light displays all throughout the neighborhood. In the past, the chamber normally put up holiday decorations, but when Lisa DelliPizzi became chamber president in 2020, she discovered the community’s desire to restore an old Franklin Square holiday tradition.

“I go door to door to businesses, that’s what I’ve done the last three years,” DelliPizzi said. “As I’d go around, about four people said to me, ‘you know, many, many years ago there were lights, what happened? Why doesn’t the chamber do lights?’ and I said ‘I really didn’t know that, let me see what I can do.’”

She approached her fellow board members with the idea of bringing back these holiday lights and they voted in favor of her proposal. DelliPizzi said Frank Cutolo, president of the Franklin Square Civic Patrol, took control, started making calls and figured out where he was going to set up the lights.

Courtesy Lisa DelliPizzi

ONe Of The light displays that shined during last year’s holiday season Cutolo said he has been putting up the Franklin Square holiday decorations since the early 1990s and he recalled the townspeople hanging up a variety of holi-

day bells, trees and snowflakes that would sparkle in the night sky.

However, the garland and lights needed to be restrung and overtime it became

more difficult to find a place to store them. Cutolo and the chamber started hanging banners instead and last year was the first year of reinstating the holiday lights.

Last year, Cutolo and other volunteers installed the light strings across New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Avenue, Tulip Avenue and Dogwood Avenue. This year, the group decided to spread the lights out a little more and added a few more to Franklin Avenue.

Cutolo said he plans on having the lights up in Franklin Square by Dec. 1.

People can find some of the light displays at Tulip Avenue and New Hyde Park Road; one just north of Hempstead Turnpike on New Hyde Park Road; one just south of Hempstead Turnpike on Franklin Avenue; one near Eastern Meats on Franklin Avenue; and Dogwood Avenue.

“By spreading the six out, it will look more festive, we also added the four snowflakes,” Cutolo said. “Moving forward, we’re looking to hopefully have the funds available next year to take this program further and keep adding.”

For those who would like to contribute to the expansion of the holiday light program, Cutolo said donations can be made at franklinsquarechamber.com or on the chamber’s Facebook page. Those who prefer to send a check can mail them to P.O. Box 11 in Franklin Square.

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FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT HERALD — December 1, 2022 Photos courtesy Emilian Emeagwali

With all the food that was collected from left were Tom Jordan, Jenny DeFreitas, Luci Baijnath and Rafael Corro that included a substantial donation from Arrow Exterminating.

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umerous people in need can put food on the table for the upcoming holiday season because of the charitable efforts of the Giving Back to Community Corporation.

Emilian Emeagwali, president of the Giving Back to Community Corporation, received a generous donation on Nov. 21 from the employees of Arrow Exterminating Company for their food pantry on Hempstead Turnpike near Elmont Memorial Library, which is still under construction.

Nonetheless, volunteers of the non-profit stood outside of the future food pantry building on Nov. 26 to distribute the plethora of canned goods, nonperishables and other items that were donated by the community, Emeagwali said.

“My heart melts,” she said. “It’s such a good feeling when you help people — one lady when we gave her food, she started crying.”

Emeagwali, who is a physical therapist and owner of State of the Art Physical Therapy Rehabilitation, P.C. in Valley Stream, founded the nonprofit organization in 2009 after a visit to her home country of Nigeria. What she saw was an appalling reality of children in her hometown going to sleep hungry, having no access to clean water, education and other basic needs.

From that point on, she made it her mission to help the underprivileged in Nigeria, as well as in her own backyard in Elmont. The organization focuses on feeding poor individuals, reducing illiteracy rates, improving the quality of schools in low-income communities and awarding scholarships to youths.

Emeagwali said the nonprofit plans to offer up any leftover food donations from the November collection to others who are in desperate need.

This month, Giving Back to Community is traveling to Onitsha, Nigeria to distribute rice, beans and other food at Ogboli Primary School.

To donate to Giving Back To Community’s cause or to learn more about their efforts in fighting food insecurity, visit www.givingbacktocommunity.org. ­—Ana­Borruto

emilian emeagWali, founder of Giving Back to Community Corporation, shows excitement for the amount of donations they received from the Arrow Exterminating Company.

Indigenous people support mascot removal Continued from front pAge losing our cultures,” said Lily Joy Winder, 19-year-old Diné and Southern Ute activist and founder of the People Not Mascots movement. “My parents were kidnapped from their home, had their hair cut off, had their language taken from them.

When I think about the long history of being removed from our cul tures, I understand these punit ive m e a s u re s may seem extreme, but we are in the fight for our cultures right now.”

The Sewanhaka Central High School District declined to comment as of press time.

The district was for med in 1929, when Sewanhaka High School was built, and the Indian has remained the school’s mascot ever since.

In Baldwin’s letter to the school districts, lily Joy Winder he said the state education departindigenous activist ment has “consistently opposed the use of Native American mascots.” In 2001, Richard Mills, the former commissioner of education, issued a memorandum mentioning that the use of Native American symbols or depictions as mascots can “become a barrier to building a safe and nurturing school community and improving academic achievement for all students.”

Mills then called for the removal of all Native American mascots in public schools as soon as possible.

In 2020, the Herald reported that Sewanhaka district officials refused to change the Native American mascot at that time. Edward Tronolone, the thenassistant superintendent for instruction,

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hen I think about the long history of being removed from our cultures, I understand these punitive measures may seem extreme, but we are in the fight for our cultures right now.

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An AeriAl photo of the Sewanhaka High School football field and its mascot. The school will have to rename its sports teams. reportedly said, “We didn’t feel it was disrespectful in any way.”

An $86.6 million bond referendum was approved in 2014 to fund renovations within the Sewanhaka Central High School District. In 2015, a brand-new turf field was completed that reads “Sewanhaka Indians,” inscribed in the school’s purple, white and gold colors and displaying a portrayal of a Native American man’s head in the center.

The Herald reported in July 2020 that school district officials decided to re-evaluate the mascots of all five schools for potential racial insensitivity after students expressed their concerns, specifically about the Indian mascot.

According to the minutes from the Aug. 25, 2020 Board of Education meeting, the district received 25 letters in support of keeping the Sewanhaka High School mascot and 24 requesting its removal. All the letters were previously forwarded to all the school board members.

Many alumni expressed their frustration on Facebook with the state education department’s decision, mainly arguing that the mascot “honors” Native Americans and respects tradition.

The state’s letter explained that the only way school districts would be

allowed to continue using the mascot is if they received approval from a recognized tribe. Cliff Matias, a member of the Kichwa and Taino nation and performing artist for the Redhawk Native American Arts Council, said he believes these schools will not receive permission from indigenous people to use them as mascots.

“Human beings are not mascots for America’s fun and games,” Matias said.

“We’re talking about a people who face extreme racism, and now you’re going to ‘honor’ them — it’s just trying to hold onto this dinosaur mentality.”

Marissa Linsalata, a 2012 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, said she remembered that it was the norm to see someone wearing a headdress and dressing up as a native person at the high school’s pep rallies. Now, reflecting back on her high school experience 10 years later, Linsalata said she was fortunate to attend the sixyear school, but said she feels the mascot is not a positive representation of the school.

“I just think the change would better reflect the student body and bring light to something that maybe the current community is really not aware of, or that the older generation and administration has failed to let go,” Linsalata said. “You have

people of different ethnicities, different races, so having that be a mascot, it’s not really appropriate or representative of authentic Native culture.”

Linsalata started a Change.org petition in August, calling for the school district to change the Sewanhaka High School mascot. Although she received some backlash, she said as a mental health advocate and LGBTQ+ person, she felt it was important to listen to the lived experiences of marginalized people and stand in solidarity.

Winder said she collects and lists petitions from all over the country that demand the removal of Native American mascots from schools. According to the campaign’s website, one in 19 secondary schools nationwide have a Native American mascot. The number of petitions and advocacy in the United States is growing and Winder’s mission is to eradicate these offensive depictions of her culture.

“There’s definitely a light at the end of the tunnel,” Winder said. “I do see people understanding that there is scientific backing, there’s cultural backing, there’s various generations and histories of backing to the reasoning why we believe these things and we know native mascots are harmful to our children.”

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Thanks to the Humane Long Island organization, four domestic turkeys were saved from being Thanksgiving dinner.

Founder and animal rights activist John Di Leonardo said one of these turkeys included an almost five month old turkey that was found at 4 a.m. abandoned outside of the Belmont Racetrack on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont.

The end of the young turkey’s beak was cut off and her toes were mutilated, Di Leonardo said.

“She was freezing and unable to walk or eat,” he said. “Since warming her up and providing her with necessary vitamins and recovery, she’s walking, eating and learning to love life for the first time.”

Once the turkey fully recovers, Di Leonardo said the plan is to place her in a vegan animal sanctuary along with the three other turkeys the group rescued before Thanksgiving. Two of the turkeys were exchanged for a plant-based Tofurky roast at a New York City live market and another was found with a broken leg on the side of the road in the Hamptons after allegedly falling off a slaughterhousebound truck.

Last week, Humane Long Island disturbed approximately 1,000 vegan meals on Long Island and New York City. This included 500 vegan meals in Huntington at Community Solidarity’s Huntington

Courtesy Franklin Square Librarian Mark Shimnoski

FS Library participates in a statewide give back effort Courtesy John Di Leonardo

Humane Long IsLand founder John Di Leonardo embracing the rescued turkeys Food Share on Nov. 22 and 500 vegan meals in Brooklyn on Nov. 23.

Humane Long Island also donated a dozen vegan roasts to staff and volunteers at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in the Hamptons, who rehabilitated one of the turkey, and to the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

— Ana Borruto

Over 280 public libraries across New York State participated in an annual community service initiative called The Great Give Back on Oct. 15, including Franklin Square Public Library.

The Great Give Back was created in 2017 by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System.

The day-long activity allows each library to help out a specific charity in their area and gives community members an opportunity to get involved in the cause. Some of the libraries held donation drives, community cleanups and pet adoption events.

This year, the Franklin Square Public

Library partnered with Rescuing Families, Inc. whose mission is to assist struggling homeowners with disabilities or financial hardships with renovations.

With the help of teen library-goers, Franklin Square librarians created baskets that were raffled off at Rescuing Families’ Halloween Bingo Costume Party fundraiser on Oct. 28, where the proceeds went towards a construction project for a family in need.

The Franklin Square Children’s Department also worked on a seasonal craft that cost $2 per child and all proceeds benefited Volunteers for Wildlife, Inc. — Ana Borruto

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Miss Long isLand contestants hit the stage at the Madison Theatre in their glorious gowns, showing their best for judges Matthew James Graziano, Yasmeen Gumbs, Amy Amato of RichnerLive, Peter Andolina and Edson Estime

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns Baldwin, Valley Stream contestants win at Miss Long Island pageant By daniEL oFFnER doffner@liherald.com

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ianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island.

The two young women from Baldwin and Valley Stream were among those who gathered at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College on Nov. 20, selected by a panel of judges based on their talents, drive, beauty and compassion.

Before stepping on stage, Suaza said that she set out to complete the New York City Marathon as a way to take herself out of her comfort zone and face her fears head-on.

Upon her coronation as the new Miss Teen Long Island, Sauza says she plans to work with Long Island communities, spreading her message of cancer awareness.

“With my title, I hope to partner with the Center for Hope at Northwell Hospital and the Calvary Hospital,” she said.

Having lost her father when she was just 9, these organizations helped provide Suaza an opportunity to talk about him — just as they helped others with loved ones who have passed, and to try and live the lives that they would’ve wanted them to live. Suaza also praised their free summer camp that was offered for her and her siblings.

“This really impacted my life and made me as strong as I am today,” she said.

Leanne Baum, executive director of the Miss Long Island pageants, said that over the next year, both of the winners will make guest appearances to promote their platform.

Webb’s platform aims to promote advocacy for children. She works as a

behavioral therapist with Achieve Beyond, where she works with students with autism. She’s also a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

By promoting these different causes across Long Island, the goal is for the pageant winners to become role models for change in the world. This year, for example, all of the pageant contestants came together before the big night to help collect food for Island Harvest, Baum said. In fact, they ended up with more than 400 pounds of food for Long Island’s largest food bank.

Both Webb and Sauza now move on to compete for Miss New York USA and Miss Teen New York USA next August.

Some of the runners-up from this year’s Miss Long Island competition include Jenna Hofmann of West Islip, Alexandra Ali of Commack, Alliyah St. Omer of North Baldwin, and Michelle Lent of Glen Cove.

The Miss Teen Long Island competition runners-up include Emily Hall and Valarie Goorahoo of Valley Stream, Rudra Patel of Farmingdale, and Kyra Smith of East Hampton.

Miss Long isLand Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

ThE 2022 Miss Teen Long Island winner Jessica Fuentes crowns her successor, Natalia Suaza, of Valley Stream.

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Both parties believe their convictions are right, reasonable and rational, based on what they hear, see and their life experience. “My side bias,” officially termed “confirmation bias” is when people seek out, remember and interpret information, factually true or false, that confirm their beliefs while ignoring or refuting information that challenges their beliefs.

When it is election season people seek out information that paints their candidates in a good light, the other party’s candidates in a negative light.

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D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor kkovac@liherald.com

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won.

His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before being upended himself

by Chuck Schumer in 1998. D’Amato’s early political career in Island Park involved him running village elections, which helped him get his feet wet before heading to Congress.

Now, four decades later, voters have sent another Island Park resident to Washington as Anthony D’Esposito makes his way to the floor of the House of Representatives, in congressional seat he flipped from Democrat to Republican.

“I don’t think that coming from a small community prepares you to be in politics,” D’Esposito said, after defeating Laura Gillen in the November election. “I think it opens your eyes to what community is all about.”

But getting involved on a local level in the fire department, Kiwanis, chamber of commerce or a civic group is “really what opens people’s eyes to further public service” — paralleling how the Hempstead town councilman got his start.

Mentioning D’Amato’s influence during his victory speech election night, D’Esposito says he’s pleased to be adding to the village’s story.

“That’s a piece of history, especially coming from a small tight-knit community,” he said. “It’s a place where I was born, raised, called home. The fact that we’ve sent two members of our little village to represent us in Washington, D.C. I think is pretty cool.”

On Long Island, those within the Town of Hempstead have wondered who will fill his empty seat on the town board. D’Esposito still has a month or so left before he

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By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress. has to pack up and head to Capitol Hill, but says he’ll “figure that out when the time comes.”

He spent his first week in Washington undergoing orientation, and hopes when it comes time to join committees, he’ll find himself on homeland security, and transportation and infrastructure.

Worried about the state of people’s pocketbooks as well as their quality of life, D’Esposito says nothing has

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“The duration of this campaign, the message has been the same,” D’Esposito said. “And people are concerned about things that affect their pockets. They’re concerned about crime, and they want someone to represent them that’s willing to cross party lines and work with others in order to deliver for our communities.”

But then again, he’s already posting negative comments on social media about some Democratic colleagues like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. D’Esposito says their track records leave much to be desired.

“When it comes to Nancy Pelosi, the fact that we can all ask ourselves, ‘Are we better off today than we were two years ago when Joe Biden took office?’ And she’s been nothing but a rubber stamp for the Biden administration,” he said. “And I think a lot of the issues that we’re dealing with on Long Island are issues that are reflective of the administration.”

So, which Democrats will D’Esposito work with?

“People that are there to deliver for the communities that they represent,” he said. “Not just be a loud mouthpiece and looking for headlines on Twitter and CNN.” Sitting down as a delegation after Thanksgiving, D’Esposito says he’s looking forward to making America safer, the economy stronger, and energy greener. But his first focus will be eliminating the state and local taxes cap, known as SALT. “For me, what’s most important is delivering change to Long Island,” D’Esposito said. “Working hard to repeal the SALT cap, so that we can bring tax relief to communities here in New York — some of the individuals who pay the highest taxes in the nation. So, there’s a lot of work to do.

“But I look forward to getting to D.C. again, rolling up my sleeves, and getting to work.”

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German heritage honored with vintage decorations ConTinued from fronT paGe German holiday customs is through the tale of “Father Christmas.” Youngfert said it was common for children to put their shoes by the fireplace at night, and the next morning they would find something Father Christmas left in their shoe.

To re plicate this, a friend of the historical society donated an artificial fireplace, and the historical society set up shoes and a rocking chair beside it. Trains will circle around the Christmas tree and various kinds of 1800s ceramic pottery that were traditionally used to store food or ferment cabbage for sauerkraut will also be on display, Youngfert said.

Franklin Square’s Italian heritage will also nanCy be recognized at the open house younGferT with a traditional President, nativity scene Franklin Square called the “crèche,” which Historical Society is a representat i o n o f Je s u s Christ’s birth in the manger.

“It’s very much what would have been here, because the second wave of people that showed up in Franklin Square were Italian,” Youngfert said.

While perusing the décor, visitors can also help themselves to some free hot dogs, cider, a German bread called “stollen,” or try their luck with a 50/50 raffle and shop around the historic afghans, pillows and books for a unique Christmas gift.

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everal years ago, we decided that as part of our contribution to the holiday season, we wanted to show people what a Christmas tree would look like in these German homes.

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The German-inspired ChrisTmas tree on display in the center of the Franklin Square Museum.

Bill Youngfert, secretary of the Franklin Square Historical Society, said after the two-year pause, it is nice to bring back the Winter Festival and the tree lighting, which are beloved holiday traditions for the Franklin Square community.

“It’s just getting back to what normal life should be in a community and we have such nice neighbors,” he said. “It’s nice to see them all come together for an event like this.”

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By Mary Malloy It’s easy to see why seven-time Grammy winners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., have been married for 53 years. A dynamic duo on and off the stage, the former members of the 196070s group The 5th Dimension have an easy way of sharing the conversation, finishing each other’s sentences, and endearingly calling each other “baby.” They are in true harmony — and headed to Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for “Up, Up and Away! A Musical Fable,” with special guest The Next Dimension, on Saturday.

As two of the lead vocalists with one of the top pop-R&B-soul-jazz groups of the era, their popular classics — among them “Up, Up and Away,” “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer” and “Stoned Soul Picnic” — live on. Graced with McCoo’s three-octave vocal range, the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002, and have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

After a decade with The 5th Dimension, McCoo and Davis decided to step away in 1975 to establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with “We love New York, we have a history with New WHERE the single “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be In My York,” Davis adds.

Show)” which hit No. 1 on the charts and earned them “Up, Up and Away” is a journey and musical WHEN a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo celebration of their iconic music. The concert also or Group. They have since enjoyed enduring success includes tributes to fellow music legends including The • Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. through the years as recording artists, performers and • Tilles Center for the Beatles (McCoo and Davis’ contemporaries) and The 5th authors. Throughout their career, this showbiz couple has Performing Arts Concert Dimension’s original lineup. been honored with seven Grammy Awards and earned Hall, LIU Post, 720 They will perform some songs from their newest CD, Northern Blvd. Brookville 15 gold and three platinum records, as well as enjoyed “Blackbird: Lennon-McCartney Icons,” a celebration of • Tickets are available at starring roles on television and the Broadway stage.

The Beatles’ timeless music. The album covers 10 Beatles TillesCenter.org, or by Their many endeavors go beyond their musical classics and solos. “It’s so relevant,” Davis says about the calling the box office at achievements. They also have a movie coming out during title track. “It fits in with things that are happening today.

(516) 299-3100 the holidays, “The Waltons Thanksgiving,” on the CW The young people are very concerned with what was network. “It’s family-oriented, and it’s so perfect for going on in the world.” this time of year,” McCoo says. “It’s nice for people to And what about their own iconic songs as the “First remember the warmth and love and excitement that comes from family.”

Couple” of Pop & Soul?

From East to West “We are so looking forward to being in New York,” says McCoo, who, with Davis, calls California home. “We’ve visited, but we haven’t done a show there in quite a while. We truly always enjoy coming back … Long Island is such a pretty area, and we’re very excited.”

“Of course, we’ll enjoy doing many of our hits,” says Davis. “They wouldn’t let us off the stage if we didn’t!”

Courtesy Darren Stone/Jon Carrasco

Photos: Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., honored with multiple Grammy awards numerous gold and platinum records, return to the concert stage with their iconic hits — and some surprise selections.

The actor-entertainer croons the classics in his cabaret turn.

In ‘Standards & Stories,’ he performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook, plus selections from Jason Robert Brown’s score for ‘Honeymoon in Vegas,’ while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. Danza combines timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele, in this evening of glorious songs and personal storytelling, backed by a four-piece band.

Perhaps best known for his starring roles on two of TV’s most cherished and long-running series, “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss,” Danza has also established himself as a song and dance man, and received rave reviews for his performance in the Broadway musical comedy ‘Honeymoon In Vegas.’

Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $62. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 2993100 or TillesCenter.org.

Judy Collins: Holidays & His The iconic legend lends her voice to holiday standards along with her classic hit songs as only she can.

Collins performs holiday classics, along with songs from her latest album ‘Spellbound’ — her 55th album and first complete album of originals — and beloved songs culled from her six-decade career.

Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $70, $65, $60. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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Dec. 3 On stage Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Grumpy Old Men: The Musical,” Thursday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m; Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m.

Based on the beloved 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and AnnMargret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Floral Park Village Tree Lighting

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Legally Blonde: The Musical

The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power arrives at Tilles Center, Saturday, Dec. 10, 4 and 8 p.m. Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) in this ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Based on the beloved movie, the musical follows Elle’s transformation as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both ‘legally blonde’ and the smartest person in the room. Tickets are $89, $69, $59, $49; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

The annual tree lighting and Christmas Festival takes place on Friday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, on the corner of Tulip and Plainfield avenues. Hosted by the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce and Floral Park Junior Woman’s Club, the holiday event will include food and drinks, mulled wine, music, gift vendors, carolers and Santa Claus.

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lighting The 11th annual Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lighting is happening , Saturday, Dec. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Garden World, 500 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square. First 100 kids who attend receive a free Santa Hat. There will be refreshments, pony rides, a petting zoo, facepainting and more. The tree lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Kids can also drop off their letters to Santa in the Christmas Express Mailbox at the event, as well as donate new, unwrapped toys for the toy drive.

Oreo Taste Off Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to participate in The Great Oreo Taste Off at Elmont Memorial Library on Monday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., 700 Hempstead Turnpike. Join the library after school to taste test some interesting Oreo flavors.

Registration required. Email elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org.

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Winter Festival Celebrate the season at the 5th annual community Christmas Tree Lighting and festival, sponsored by the Community League of Garden City South, Saturday, Dec. 3,beginning at 5 p.m., at Garden City South Park, 58 Nassau Blvd.

West Hempstead. With DJ Joe Sorrentino and the sounds of the holiday season, holiday shopping, raffles, food and drinks and more.

Happy Hanukkah Get ready for Hanukkah by learning all about dreidels, at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m.

Discover the game’s history and rules, and decorate your own dreidel to take home, at the drop-in program. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Holiday fun Art talk Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m.

He’ll discuss “Photography: Beauty and Truth,” in a session that examines the intensely emotional approach to photography taken by many of the greats, including Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans, and the analytic, formal path of the Bechers, Struth, Hofer and many Contemporary artists. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Visit the streets of 19th century London during the darkest days of the year, in this adaption of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with the Experiential Theater Company, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1,-2 10:15 a.m and noon; Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:15 a.m., on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage. Meet the Cratchit family, Mr. Scrooge, and the ghosts of past, present and future in this interactive show that weaves together music, humor, puppetry and collaboration. Celebrate the change of seasons through this beloved literary tale. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

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

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works

by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times.

On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Matinee time Join crafty Jack Frost on a magical, musical winter adventure, in Plaza Theatrical’s production of “Jack Frost,” Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.

Also Dec. 17. The story, narrated by a groundhog name Pardon-MePete, tells us about the immortal winter sprite, who falls in love with a human girl named Elisa after rescuing her. Tickets are $15. Bring the kids to the Plaza stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical. com.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10, V. EDISON S. LEWIS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 8, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 is the Plaintiff and EDISON S. LEWIS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 29 BELMONT AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block C-01, Lot 71: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606833/2017. Ellen N. Savino, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 135284 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 30, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 848 Gehrig Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, near Malverne, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 583 and Lot 24.

Approximate amount of judgment is $1,278,650.02 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001453/2014.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 135304 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE C E RT I F I C AT E H O L D E R S CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3, Plaintiff - against - COLIN WINTERS A/K/A COLIN PETERS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 25, 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 15th day of December, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 245 Stone Street, Elmont, (Town of Hempstead) New York 11003.

(Section: 32, Block: 461, Lot: 41) Approximate amount of lien $979,111.91 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 3507/08.

Anthony C. Ciaccio, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: October 20, 2022 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Board of Fire Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 6:30 pm for the Reorganization Meeting.

The meeting will be held at Fire District Headquarters, 833 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, New York.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT Kerry Santina Fire District Secretary November 23, 2022 135680 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the organizational meeting for the Elmont Fire District of the town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York will be held on the 9th day of January, 2023 at 7:00PM on that day at 100 School Road, Elmont, New York 11003.

This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

DATED: November 23, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO DISTRICT SECRETARY 135679 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to N.Y. Election Law Article 17, Title 2, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, and N.Y. Public Officers Law Article 7, the Open Meetings Law, public hearings will be held by the Town of Hempstead Temporary Redistricting Commission in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on December 13, 2022 at 10:30am, to receive input regarding the reapportionment and composition of the Town of Hempstead’s councilmanic districts to be used beginning with the Town election of 2023.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard and give input at the times and place aforesaid.

Dated:Hempstead, New York November 15, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. KATE MURRAY Town Clerk DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor 135671

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LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof held on November 22, 2022, subject to Permissive Referendum as provided

by Town Law. An abstract of the resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend additional monies for the replacement of air conditioning units in an amount not to exceed, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Equipment Reserve as authorized by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary November 22, 2022 135681

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ANDREA LESZCZYNSKI AND DANIEL LESZCZYNSKI, Plaintiffs, - against JERRY M. BOYD, NANCY WEBB KUEMMERLE, AND PATRICIA WEBB, as the Known Surviving Heirs-atLaw of Eleanor D. Evensen (now deceased), and Any and All Other Persons Who May Claim as Heirs-at-Law, Next-ofKin, Devisees, Distributees, Legal Representatives, and Successors in Interest of said Eleanor D. Evensen (now deceased), Their Spouses, Creditors, Mortgagees, Lienors, Assigns and Legal Representatives of Them, and the Successors in Interest of said Heirs-atLaw, Next-of-Kin, Devisees, Distributees and Legal Representatives of Them and, If Any Specifically Named Defendant or Any Defendants Named as a Class Be Dead, Then Their Heirs-at-Law, Next-of-Kin, Devisees, Grantees, Distributees, Spouses, Widows, Widowers, Executors, Trustees, Administrators, Assigns, Mortgagees, Lienors, and Successors in Interest and, Generally, All Parties Having or Claiming to Have an Interest in or Lien Upon the Premises Described in the Complaint, or any Amendment Thereto By, Through, or Under Any of Said Specifically Named Defendants Herein or By, Through or Under any of the Other Defendants Herein Named Specifically as a Class, All of Whom and Whose Places of Residence Are Unknown to the Plaintiffs and Cannot After Diligent Inquiry Be Ascertained, Defendants.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No.: 608938/2022 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED 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 this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or

answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Pursuant to CPLR 507, Nassau County is designated as the venue of this proceeding as judgment demanded in the Complaint would affect the title to, or the possession, use or enjoyment of, real property located in Nassau County.

Dated: July 6, 2022 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Danielle M. Peterson, a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated November 16, 2022.

This action is brought pursuant to Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, to compel determination of claims to a 100-foot long by 20-foot-wide parcel of real property known and identified on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 33, Block 349, Lot 31 (“Tax Lot 31”).

Tax Lot 31 is more particularly described as follows: All that plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot 31 in Block 14 on a certain map entitled “Floral Park Lawns, Section 3, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Lot plan, property of Bernstark France Corp.

Cyril E. Marshall C.E., November 28, 1925”, filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 10, 1925 as Map No. 586, Case No. 3561. That said lot being located on the west side of Schenk Boulevard, 60 feet north of Drew Avenue, having dimensions of 20 ft. by 100 ft.

Tax Lot 31 is part of a larger 100-foot-long by 80-foot-wide parcel of real property located at 1310 Drew Avenue, Floral Park, New York, which property is known and described on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 33, Block 349, Lots 128, 30 and 31.

The relief sought in the above-referenced action, and the relief which may be granted in the event of a default, is a declaration by the Court that the Plaintiffs, Andrea Leszczynski and Daniel Leszczynski, are vested with an unencumbered fee simple title to Tax Lot 31 and are entitled to immediate and continued possession of same, and that the Defendants and every person claiming under them, be barred from all claim to an estate or interest in Tax Lot 31.

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Ralph Branciforte, Esq. 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 601 Uniondale, New York 11553 516-228-1300 Attorneys for the Plaintiffs, Andrea Leszczynski and Daniel Leszczynski 135566 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No.: 605260/2021 Dated Filed: 4/28/2021 SUMMONS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-1 , Plaintiff, -againstArslan K. Choudhry a/k/a Arslan Choudhry; Ramel Smith & Associates, LP; Tiniqua Frasier; Nassau County Clerk’s Office “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants.

To THE ABOVE-NAMED 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 Plaintiffs Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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 of Nassau County, entered Nov. 18, 2022 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

NOTICE OF NATURE F ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage recorded in the Public Records of the County of Nassau on March 24, 2009 in Liber M 33563 of Mortgages, page 532, covering premises known as 129 Terrace Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003 a/k/a Section 32, Block 453, Lot 46 and 47.

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: April 21, 2021 Rochester, NY LOGS Legal Group LLP Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 Telephone: (585) 247-9000 File No. 21-089055 #99940 135573 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 614577/2021 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, vs.

ERNST FENELON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON; EDELYNE DUBOUSQUET, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF EDNARD FENELON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors,

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trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 206 109TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003 Section: 32, Block: 404, Lot: 252 ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

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

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

AVENUE, 11003.

ELMONT,

NY

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:October 28, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135282

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 613344/2020 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBTUEES OF THE ESTATE PATRICIA HONEYWELL, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; TARA HONEYWELL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA HONEYWELL; DELISSER J. PARKES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA HONEYWELL; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE by way of any unpaid estate taxes; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 1441 JAMES STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003 Section: 32, Block: 513, Lot: 6, 7 ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:August 8, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135278 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1

Plaintiff, vs.

VADELL WALKER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS; BERNARD WILLIAMS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF TONI WILLIAMS, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CITIBANK, N.A.; JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

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

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

balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 27, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mohammad M. Anwar, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135280 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 613680/2021 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, vs.

VELDA CUTTING, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LIONEL CUTTING; MARK A. CUTTING, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LIONEL CUTTING; DAVID DACOSTA CUTTING, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LIONEL CUTTING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF LIONEL CUTTING, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ANTHONY SPOSITO; PETRO, INC.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 2268 RENFREW AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003 Section: 32, Block: 723, Lot: 21 ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal

delivery within the State.

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

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $243,750.00 and interest, recorded on March 05, 2012, in Liber M 36955 at Page 141, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 2268 RENFREW AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003.

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:August 3, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135485 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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Elementary students become mini scientists Alden Terrace School students got to present and test during the Unique Learning System Science Fair on Oct. 28.

Prior to the fair, the elementary schoolers learned about the scientific method — such as how to form a hypothesis and test it — and conducted various experiments. They selected one or two experiments to present during the fair.

Teachers Lisa Connor, Kelly Connor, Deborah Jean and Laura Karmin, along with the classroom aides, worked directly with the students on conducting and presenting the experiments. Principal Shawnée Warfield, Assistant Principal Shona Beldo and District Director of Technology and Curriculum David Spinnato stopped by to observe the students’ work.

Parents, guardians and fourth graders were invited to attend the science fair and check out a variety of featured experiments such as “Do Pumpkins and Pumpkin Parts Sink or Float,” “Pepper Scatter” and “Ramp It.” Photos Elmont Union Free School District/Courtesy

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX# 613184/2019 FILED: 11/14/2022 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS NASSAU County Designated as the place of trial on the basis of situs of realty.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, -againstMARY REYNOLDS, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; FRANK S. CASTRONOVO, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; ALFRED CASTRONOVO, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; SUSAN CASTRONOVO HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; ANN CASTRONOVO, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J.

CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; PATRICK CASTRONOVO, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; DANIEL CASTROVONO, HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. CASTRONOVO A/K/A FRANK CASTRONOVO; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE-TAX COMPLIANCE DIVISIONC.O.-ATC; CARYLE DESIR; MARLENE DESIR, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED 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 attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days

after completion of service where service is made in a manner other than by personal delivery within the State. In the event the United States of America is made a party defendant; the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the 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 a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER

ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of NASSAU on 10/26/2022. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage.

ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau and State of New York (Section 32, Block 384, Lot 43), said premises known as 13 PINE STREET, ELMONT NEW YORK 11003. As of September 20, 2019, there is due and owing to the plaintiff, the principle sum of $261,461.55. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above.

KOSTERICH & SKEETE, L.L.C, 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 135555

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his Mediterranean-style estate is perched atop a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides. The home was carefully designed for entertaining as well as comfortable day-to-day living. With its 7 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, this home is filled with luxurious details, from the indoor pool with stunning harbor and the sunset views, to the private home theatre, party room, and home gym.

Outside, a newly constructed 84-foot dock and an amazing glass entertaining deck that wraps around the house. For a private tour please contact V.I.Properties at 516.791.1313

A deck becomes a nightmare

Q. We bought a house with a deck and didn’t know it never had a permit until we went to make a home office out of the garage. We then learned that the deck posts are resting on the patio, with no footings in the ground, so the deck won’t pass an inspection. The problem is that we got estimates for the concrete posts, 3 feet deep in the ground, and it’s going to be a lot more than we expected, like $12,000. We decided to take the deck down instead, but then we saw that the crumbled concrete steps underneath have to be replaced. Between demolition costs and new back steps, we feel stuck. Any alternative ideas would be greatly appreciated.

A. Once again, an avoidable problem created by someone not investigating the right way, before building, then passing the problem on to an innocent buyer. An engineer’s building report before buying might have caught this problem, but like many other instances, the problem is pushed off because it seemed like a minor reason to not buy onte eeper the house.

The building code requires the support posts extend into the ground in your region at least 3 feet deep, so the post bottoms are below the front line.

This is to avoid uplift that causes damage when the ground is frozen in the colder months. Ice crystals form that crowd out the posts and force them upward. Resting on a patio, not only is the deck moving up and down with the slab, but it has no safe anchorage to resist high winds from ripping it to pieces. So now you need an anchorage management class before you get too upset.

A publication on barn-building for the farming industry, mostly in the American Midwest, often publishes techniques with many cost-saving engineering diagrams and discussions about using treated wood posts, coated or uncoated, extending into the ground and resting on thick rubber disks down below the 3- to 4-foot-deep frost line. The discs come in sizes from 12 inches to 36 inches in diameter, to spread the loads, which must be calculated to select the correct-sized column base footing pad.

The same requirement of flared-out spread is required in the building code for concrete posts and must be calculated, no guessing or shortcuts allowed, and there actually are code tables outlining the minimum required spread size of column bases. This technique, without concrete, was developed to save money and time. If you can imagine the constant stresses and strains the wind and earth can impose on a freestanding barn in a Midwest blizzard, you can imagine that the person who came up with this idea must have been outstanding in their field.

Since you will need plans for the deck to show this money-saving solution, hire a licensed professional who will review the code, the right method and save you much more than the cost of their service. You can already see what guessing led to.

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nce upon a time, there was a group known as the Long Island Nine. They were the nine Republican state senators who wielded enormous power in Albany. We now have a new group of seven Republican senators, but the spotlight is shifting to a new Long Island Four: the newly elected Republican members of Congress, who will have enormous influence due to the fact that the Republicans in the House of Representatives will be governing with such JERRY a small margin.

The Long KREMER Island Four are Representatives Andrew Garbarino, Anthony D’Esposito, George Santos and Nick LaLota. On almost any issue where a critical vote is needed, those four must support the needs of the leadership, and that’s where the headaches begin. Sometimes what your leadership wants could be a vote that would do enormous damage back at home. I know from personal experience as a state legislator that bucking the leaders isn’t

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easy, but you aren’t elected just to do what the bosses want.

Santos was the first of the four to make a public statement about the House’s mission in 2023. He made it clear that he was “not interested in a Congress that spent all of its time investigating the enemy,” and wanted to be a part of productive actions.

Santos and his colleagues will be tested very early in the new session, when the far-right wing proposes the impeachment of President Biden and investigations into the business activities of his son Hunter.

The next test will be whether to shut down the federal government to appease a group that would like to cut back on entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security. That will be followed by resolutions to strip certain Democrats of their committee assignments to get even for last year’s actions against Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. I could go on, but that’s just a taste of what is likely to happen early on in their tenure.

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tired of partisan bickering. Inflation is an issue that hurts voters of all parties, and Congress must be prepared to take action that will heal our economy. Last month’s election taught Washington politicians that there is overwhelming support for a woman’s right, in consultation with her doctor, to decide whether she should have an abortion. Women in the four local congressional districts expect their voices to be heard, and that promises to be another dilemma for the Long Island Four.

To add to these new members’ potential political challenges is the fact that most of them received substantial funding from the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. Without that money, a couple of them might never have made it to Washington. How do you vote on an issue that hurts your district but is a priority of the party leadership? That headache reminds me of the old Tip O’Neill reminder that “all politics is local.”

Of course, there’s a positive side to being a member of the majority. With the backing of your party leaders, you can get grants for programs and proj-

ur newest members of Congress must support the needs of the party leaders.

ects that will make the voters happy. You also get sufficient staff to be able to handle the thousands of requests for help from your constituents. One of the crucial things that help candidates get reelected is good constituent service.

There are numerous cases of members of Congress losing their seats because they ignored the day-to-day demands of their voters.

Representing our suburban congressional districts shapes up as an enormous challenge. Long Island is a very informed and progressive region. There are no secrets about how our representatives vote on contentious issues, and bad votes will be part of the debate when they seek re-election. Local voters have many issues they care about at the federal level, and they won’t be bashful about demanding action. As one who served almost a lifetime in public office, I wish the Long Island Four the best of luck as they embark on their new challenge. They will need a lot more than luck to stay in office.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Being vulnerable, a new holiday ritual

an we settle in and be real?

No, not everyone is having a better time than you. No, you aren’t the only one who wishes you’d passed on the second slice of coconut custard pie. Yes, we’ve said it before, but that doesn’t make it any less true: Families coming together for holidays are a movable feast of food and family history, old gripes and edgy new connections.

And, yes, the coronavirus pandemic and political fractiousness will take seats at our tables this year.

So give yourRANDI self a break. With KREISS Thanksgiving just behind us and this month’s Hanukkah/Christmas/New Year’s Eve trifecta ahead, we need to treat ourselves with care. We’ve all been through a meat grinder. It’s OK if the fruitcake isn’t homemade. It’s fine if the gift-giving isn’t a whirlwind of gimme-gimmegimme.

To strike a vulnerable note myself, these ideas didn’t come to me just like that. Lately I have been watching and reading Brené Brown, the MSW and

Ph.D. researcher-scientist who’s a professor at the Universities of Texas and Houston. She says she has studied courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy for the past few decades. She says she is a storyteller. She has a Netflix documentary out, several books that hit bestseller lists and podcasts galore. She has a unique style propelled by wit and infused with intelligence. She tells us we need to be vulnerable. She tells us that when we’re willing to be vulnerable, we connect with people in more genuine ways.

“I believe that you must walk through vulnerability to get to courage, therefore … embrace the suck,” Brown says. “I try to be grateful every day, and my motto right now is ‘courage over comfort.’”

Vulnerability might look like sharing something about yourself you might tend to hold back, or telling somebody they have hurt you in some way, or stepping out of your comfort zone to try some new adventure or job or social group. Brown talks a lot about vulnerability, and how it makes us so much more approachable.

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nabes. So smart, so funny and so authentic. I identified with her immediately when she told a story of her daughter going to a prom. Her date picks her up in his pickup truck. The girl is dazzled; the guy is strutting. All Brown can think is, “They’re going to crash.” I get that. She was willing to share that tendency to catastrophize, which as a mother, I own.

I know it all sounds like stuff we know, but try her podcast or her Netflix documentary and see for yourself.

I brought all my newfound wisdom (not that much) to the Thanksgiving table, and now call on myself to be vulnerable and tell you most of the truth of my own holiday experience with the whole family.

The mélange included kids, grandkids (all teens), ex-wives, new partners, airplane travel, car trips, weather, secrets, trying to squeeze 75 years of life lessons into words of wisdom for the grandkids, not because I should or because they want to hear it but because that is who I am. I need to teach, to hope that my words land in fertile ground and set roots, so my fami-

popular author suggests it, so I gave it my best shot at the family gathering.

ly can learn from my experience.

So, to be more vulnerable, I shared some truths with my daughter I haven’t thought to mention in 45 years. I initiated a few risky talks with my son. I told stories on myself to the teenage grandkids, not the usual morality tales I proffer but the real stuff, the dumb stuff, the mistakes that I was lucky to survive. I told them I pretty much stayed within my own no-risk zone all my life, and I know I should have stepped out, and I hope I still may.

This isn’t a recipe, but I noticed that when I opened up a bit with an honest personal story, so did others. Not everyone, but the teenagers did let a crack of light into the mysterious interior of their adolescent lives.

It feels like a challenge with a big payoff. I’m going to keep reading Brené Brown. I’m pushing myself, and it feels right.

Try it for Hanukkah and Christmas and New Year’s. Talk to strangers at the party. Invite someone for dinner. Actually go to the shelter to deliver food.

Find a way to find warmth after this long winter apart.

The best of times and the most challenging times lie in the holiday weeks ahead.

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

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Many of us remember asking that, or being asked. That question has since been supplanted by ones like “Where were you when the Challenger exploded?” or “Where were you on Sept. 11?”

But those singular tragedies were hardly the first to dominate our everyday lives on such a massive scale. That is a tragedy remembered for decades with its own question: “Where were you when Pearl Harbor was bombed?”

Yet there are very few people left who can answer that. Not surprising, since the stunning attack that officially brought the United States into World War II happened over 80 years ago. Without those living witnesses, however, we risk the possibility that the attack, the war itself, and atrocities like the Holocaust will become mere footnotes in history.

And that’s simply not acceptable.

This was the time of what NBC anchor Tom Brokaw coined the Greatest Generation. People who lived through the suffering of the Great Depression, only to find themselves fighting for something greater: freedom. Not for Americans, but for people on a global scale. We fought to destroy fascism as well as its key components, totalitarianism and authoritarianism, as well as hate.

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letters O’Connell sure didn’t pull any punches To the Editor: Don’t you love freedom of the press?

That basic right enables people like John O’Connell, former executive editor of the Heralds, to blatantly cast aspersions on public figures without including specific evidence to support his claims.

In his op-ed last week, “I’ll take the GOP agenda — without Trump — any day,” O’Connell refers to Hillary Clinton as a “backstabbing, secretive, supercilious, lying, characterless cypher.” While I don’t love Hillary, I question what purpose such unsupported name-calling achieves, except perhaps to justify why O’Connell opted to vote for Trump, despite his “unappealing, obnoxious,” “insufferable” and “bullying” behavior.

O’Connell goes on to blast our sitting president, vice president, transportation secretary and gover nor,

far from it. But if anything good came from that period, it was the fact that our global society at least took some significant steps forward.

Conflict has been a part of human history, but never on the scale we saw in World War II. Never in the numbers of people lost. The outright attempted genocide of an entire religious ethnicity. We have to take time to remember because, as Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Part of that education comes from exploring what happened at Pearl Harbor — a place thousands of miles away, practically across an ocean, on a group of islands that, at the time, were merely an American territory. The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel and destroyed or damaged 19 ships — nearly half of them battleships.

By the time World War II ended in 1945, American deaths would reach nearly 420,000, while globally, 15 million soldiers and 45 million civilians would lose their lives.

The pain from that war — and World War I, “the Great War,” before it — was felt for generations, to the point where governments worked as hard as they could not to let any other conflict balloon to such a global scale. But memories fade, hastened by the loss of those who experienced that suffering firsthand.

Now we live in a time when fears of a

worldwide conflict are stronger than they have been in decades. It’s not just political polarization, but also what has become a broader tolerance of intolerance and outright hate — something that can never be allowed to normalize, whether it’s antisemitism, racism, sexism or homophobia. Attacking where someone is from, how they worship — or if they worship — or even how they identify gender-wise.

History is fading, and with it its lessons. And we can’t let that happen.

That’s why Dec. 7 is so important. Or Jan. 27 — International Holocaust Remembrance Day — as well as spring’s Yom Hashoah. Because you can’t even begin to talk about loss during this period without talking about the 6 million Jews who were killed — a third of Jews worldwide. Or the 2 million ethnic Poles.

Or 500,000 Roma. Or thousands more who were gay, or who were political or religious prisoners.

The late Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor himself, once said, “To forget a Holocaust is to kill twice.” And that can be applied to any tragedy we try to forget.

Next week, we have a chance to remember on the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There might be few left to ask where they were when this tragedy took place, but remembering means we’re learning. And learning gives us a fighting chance to never repeat those horrors again.

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earings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. Its structure would replicate virtually every government agency, bureau or department that you have cursed as inept, incompetent or indifferent.

The hearings, by a special commission, are the result of legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It directs the review of a plan to convert the ronaLd J. existing public-pripartnership rosenBerG vate that manages our electrical grid to one that would, in essence, make the governor ultimately responsible for its operation and maintenance.

To set the stage for these hearings, you need to understand that LIPA currently owns most of the Long Island electrical grid, including the bulk of our power plants. It has an incentive contract with PSEG Long Island, which actually runs the system. If PSEG does well and hits certain performance criteria, it is financially compensated. If it fails, it will take a financial bath. This is the essence of

why capitalism is always better, and why it provides for more-efficient creation and distribution of goods and services than any government-controlled or socialized economy.

What is instructive about this forced march to complete government control is that these hearings were mandated by law to be held by the end of September, but are just beginning now. The government commission couldn’t even get its act together to hold them on time. Good thing it isn’t responsible for directing our electrical future.

Oh, wait. It is.

James Hanley, a fellow with the Empire Center for Public Policy, is a seasoned observer of Albany’s political stinkpot. “It’s hard to predict what will come of this proposal,” Hanley has written. “Public power (left wing) advocates clearly want to eliminate any role for a private utility in operating LIPA’s grid. They don’t have any evidence that LIPA could improve upon PSEG’s management; they seem to think the word `public’ is a magical incantation that will make everything better.”

In truth, it makes everything worse.

An example? Which delivery service is more reliable, the government controlled U.S. mail, or the privately owned Federal Express? The answer is obvious.

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n Albany, a potential plan to gut the public-private management of our electricity.

Letters among others, again without a logical explanation. He cites the GOP agenda, familiar to most of us. However, he does not mention the many Americans who suffer from a housing shortage, food insecurity, climate change, or a lack of adequate gun control. He also exhibits no concern for the recent increase in racist, antisemitic and homophobic violence against fellow human beings.

Will these people merely be casualties of war as the GOP tries to stifle the voices of its opposition? Surely a nation as great as ours must be able to find a way to achieve compromise so that the needs and safety of so many of its citizens are not ignored.

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Hanley has identified the ideological underpinnings of this power grab. It has little to do with the efficiency, innovation and accountability demanded of PSEG Long Island under a strict don’t-screw-up contract with LIPA. Rather, it is about a progressive agenda of growing government whenever it can, assuming authority over infrastructure that it has no competence running and operating costs it has no interest in cutting.

What makes this power play particularly toxic is that LIPA had been tasked with running the grid before. It failed, miserably, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore a decade ago.

As a result, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo required LIPA to engage private industry in running the grid, and to use financial incentives and penalties that are employed in the real world. Having had such a raving success with cashless bail, today’s progressive powerbrokers seem quite content to ignore those lessons, and now seek the keys to the power grid.

How would that work? For starters, the people currently working for PSEG would probably be asked to transfer their skills and expertise to LIPA, a government entity. As LIPA employees, they would be given salaries, benefits and pensions that you and I would pay for. The LIPA man-

agement structure would balloon with executives making six-figure salaries.

There would be no financial incentives for any of them to work smarter, better, more efficiently.

Compare that with a recent J.D. Power survey that found dissatisfaction with PSEG Long Island among businesses on the Island. That could mean a financial hit for the utility management company, because its compensation is directly tied to customer opinions of its performance.

Were LIPA in charge, and faced with such a report, its response would undoubtedly be “Feh,” for there would be no accountability under a socialized structure. That would be good news for those who feast on political patronage, because one suspects someone’s brother-in-law would be in charge of consumer complaints.

We can assume that it will be Hochul’s decision as to whether Long Island’s power goes progressive. She needs to, but probably doesn’t, appreciate, or care, that if that’s the future of LIPA, her office number will be on speed dial for 2.7 million Long Islanders the next time a hurricane takes down the grid. And if last month’s elections proved anything, it’s that those LIPA customers vote.

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

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What in the world would those “great things” be?

His disrespect for the country’s courts and its diplomatic and intelligence services? His refusal to accept the results of an election? Deepening political divisions and encouraging racial bigotry?

O’Connell’s column derides potential Democratic candidates for president and vice president, but omits any mention of the many GOP members of Cong ress who have gone along with Trump’s lies about a rigged election. nor is there any mention of Trump’s attempt to defy the will of American voters by backing a coup.

O’Connell even claims there is a “GOP agenda.” And what would that be? more stunts such as votes to end Obamacare?

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