Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 12-29-2022

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by aNa borrUTo

Elizabeth Forbes is a fighter. When you meet her, you wouldn’t know the many trials and tribulations she has overcome throughout her life.

She doesn’t share her personal story often. She focuses on shining the spotlight on those in the Elmont community in need through her Gift of Giving Foundation.

“I never want a child to feel neglected of love,” Forbes said. “My mission is to really change the lives of children — one child at a time.”

For her dedication to that mission, the Herald is proud to name Forbes its 2022 Person of the Year.

Forbes was one of 11 children – eight sisters and three brothers –raised in East Harlem and grew up in a protective household. She recalled her mother always keeping a watchful eye over her and her sisters. However, at times, she was allowed to go out and explore her neighborhood, where she created some of her most exciting childhood memories.

Forbes and her sister, Kathy, were the “two bandits” of the family, she said. When she was 10, they entered a double-dutch jump rope and roller-skating competition, just for fun at first, and the two ended up winning both contests.

“It was just so amazing and I think a lot of the things that I wanted to do come from what I experienced there,” Forbes said.

When she was 13, her family moved from Harlem to Queens and unfortunately, the family dynamic shifted. The man who raised her was not her biological father, she said, and although she did not understand the situation as a child at the time, looking back, she felt as if he was trying to “get rid” of her because she was not his.

“One time, he beat me so bad that even to this day, I still have the marks on my back,” Forbes said. “The marks remind me of my strength and courage.”

The following day, the school reported the incident to Child Protective Services and Forbes was taken out of her home. For the next two years, she was in and

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Elementary and Atkinson School.

“Mama Shirley” grabbed a quiet Forbes by the hand and introduced her to civic service and volunteerism – an exposure that completely changed the trajectory of her life.

“When I tell you this woman shaped me, molded me, she did so much and I was right there with her,” Forbes said.

“She taught me the importance of giving back to the community and from that point on, I realized that that's what saved my life.”

Forbes went on to attend Hofstra University and received Bachelor in Science in healthcare administration. She contemplated what she wanted for her life. She moved forward from her horrific past experiences and broke the toxicity she endured by starting her own family.

She left Freeport and moved to Florida for a short time, but her heart always stayed in New York. She returned a year later where she met her husband Rex, who stepped in as a father figure to her three sons and they had two more children together.

Forbes was living her dream life until her health took a turn. Her weight dropped to an alarming 69 pounds, her hair was falling out and she couldn’t keep food down. After several misdiagnoses, she was hit with crushing news.

At 35 years old, she was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer and was given three months to live. She received that prognosis 10 years ago.

out of different homes, until Shirley and Newton Virgil of Freeport took her in at age 15.

Shirley, who has since passed, was heavily involved in the Freeport community volunteering for various organizations such as the Cub Scouts, the Freeport Recreation Center, Archer Street

“Three months later they did another PET scan and put both scans side by side – no sign of cancer,” Forbes said. “I was fighting through a lot and I couldn’t get out of bed. The Creator had done so much work for me in those three months.”

Her oncologist told her she was a “miracle.” With a second chance at life,

Courtesy Elizabeth Forbes

Elizabeth Forbes created the Gift of Giving Foundation.

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remind me of my strength’

'I just feel like the world is ours to give back to the future generation.'

Elizabeth Forbes founder, Gift of Giving Foundation

Family and Health Centers announced a new name for the organization as part of

Gift of Giving Foundation focuses on youth

Her involvement in her community helped save Elizabeth Forbes’ life

Forbes discovered her true purpose of giving blessings back to others. That is when her nonprofit came into place.

Since its inception, the Gift of Giving Foundation served over 800 children throughout Nassau County through scholarship programs, toy drives, food giveaway events and other community initiatives.

When Forbes was putting together her inaugural event in 2019, she reached out to Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages for guidance. The first holiday event for the Gift of Giving Foundation was held at Elmont Memorial Library. Since then, Solages has remained a loyal supporter for Forbes’ mission.

Forbes is involved with Solages’ annual Winter Wonderland event as well where they distribute free toys to children. Solages credited Forbes for enabling her team to take the event to new heights and bring more smiles to kids’ faces during the holidays.

“I love Elizabeth’s story because it’s not a perfect story. It’s a story with challenges and difficulties that she’s always overcome,” Solages said. “And it’s important because you need to

make sure you show people that even though you can take what life throws at you, take it back, and multiply it into love and happiness.”

Forbes and her team also piloted the Student Ambassadors Program for local high school juniors and seniors in collaboration with neighborhood business owners. She hopes to continue to run this program at least three times a year. The next project Forbes wants to get off the ground is having high school students visit senior living facilities to spend time with the elderly residents.

Whether it’s giving a child toys for Christmas or giving teens the opportunity to grow professionally, there have been multiple instances where young people have approached Forbes to let her know the positive impact she has made on their lives.

Jessica Brown, director of the Elmont Student Ambassadors Program and Forbes’ niece, said she is lucky to have Forbes as an inspiring role model in her life.

“She’s so giving, she’s always helping people and all the kids treat her as if she’s their own mother,”

Brown said. “It’s just so beautiful to me and it makes me very proud to

call her my aunt.”

Outside of her work with Gift of Giving, Forbes has an open-door policy in her household. She often invites groups of young people over for a meal and hosts game nights in her living room. Many refer to her as “Mother Hen,” she said.

Javen Duff, who Forbes deems as her “bonus child,” said Forbes is uplifting young individuals living in Elmont through her foundation.

“Elmont being a predominantly Black community, there’s not a lot of opportunities to learn business and learn how to further their future,” Duff said. “I feel like she's opening the doorway to do that.”

Forbes said if she can make someone feel accepted, cared for and a little less alone in the world, she has accomplished what she feels she has been put on this Earth to do.

“[The ultimate gift of giving] is healing someone’s soul — giving them love, giving them joy, a hug or a hot meal, it’s always that little gift that makes such a difference,” Forbes said. “As a mom, as a survivor, as someone in the community, I just feel like the world is ours to give back to the future generation.”

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Forbes was one of eight women honored for helping to bring about positive change in their communities with a Women of Distinction award. The ceremony was held at the Franklin Square Public Library in October.

Family Health Centers finds harmonious rebrand

Now known as Harmony Healthcare Long Island

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Long Island FQHC — also known as Family Health Centers — is going through a transformative process, which includes a change to the organization’s name and visual identity to Harmony Healthcare Long Island.

David Nemiroff, president and chief executive of the now Harmony Healthcare Long Island, representatives of the organization and Hempstead Town Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby attended a press conference on Dec. 21 where they went into detail about the three-year strategic rebranding initiative for the Nassau County-based non-profit.

“We are committed to improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care, regardless of one’s ability to pay,” said Nemiroff. “Our new name and logo symbolize our dedication to those we serve, supported by our spirited concept of working together as one – in perfect harmony.”

Harmony Healthcare Long Island was originally designated as Nassau County’s first Federally Qualified Health Center in 2009. For over a decade, the organization has been vital in providing comprehensive health care and health care related services to underserved communities with locations in Elmont, Freeport, Hempstead, Oceanside, Roosevelt and Westbury.

Fast-forward to 2022, Harmony Healthcare Long Island is needed more now than ever in these communities with the rise in positive COVID, RSV and seasonal flu cases. With hospitals becoming overwhelmed by the influx of patients, other providers like Harmony Healthcare Long Island are stepping up to ease this pressure and make people aware of the prima-

ry care they provide.

To date, Harmony Healthcare Long Island has had over 160,000 patient care visits this year and since 2020 58,000 patients were provided with essential health care services. According to the organization, the majority of patients served by Harmony Healthcare Long Island lives below the poverty level, speak a language other than English and half of their patients are covered under Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care.

As the healthcare environment and needs on Long Island continue to change, Harmony Healthcare Long Island has worked to strengthen its adult and family primary and preventative medical care

services, as well as its behavioral health services and departments.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the group extended its reach on Long Island through its mobile health and telehealth services. Harmony Healthcare Long Island also received a five-year Perinatal Infant Community Health Collaborative grant to tackle maternal and infant mortality. Advancing other specialized services including diabetes education, women’s health, pediatric care and school-based health center programs are also part of Harmony Healthcare Long Island’s vision going forward.

A newly renovated dental suite in Elmont allows for expanded dental servic-

es and next year, Harmony Healthcare Long Island plans to open the doors to its newly renovated health care center in Hempstead, which will double its capacity to servicing more than 12,000 people in a single location.

“This announcement is a milestone moment for our organization,” said Frank Piscetelli, board chair of Harmony Healthcare Long Island. “We are the definition of a community health care resource, and we needed to pursue a new name that was reflective of who we are as an entity. Our team works together in a harmonious environment to provide the very best care for all — one patient at a time.”

TOwN Of HempsTeAd Deputy Supervisor, Dorothy Goosby, center, presents a Certificate of Recognition to Harmony Healthcare Long Island. Those accepting the certificate include Savitree Pestano, far left, Julie Harnisher, CEO David Nemiroff, Stacey C. Jackson-Harley, and board chair Frank Piscetelli.

Photos courtesy Harmony Healthcare Long Island pResideNT ANd CeO, David Nemiroff, far right, with some of the Harmony Healthcare Long Island staff at the press conference announcing the new name of Family Health Centers.

Franklin Square realty group hosts Breakfast with Santa

Dozens of children and their families came out to take photos with Old Saint Nick and enjoy some breakfast at John Savoretti Realty in Franklin Square on Dec. 11.

At their office at 957 Hempstead Turnpike, John Savoretti and team provided guests with bagels, coffee and hot chocolate.

Santa Claus also made an appearance and took free photos with the kids. Visitors brought unwrapped, new gift donations for Eileen’s Gift of Love toy drive as well.

— Ana Borruto

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The John SavoreTTi Realty Group decked the office out with holiday decorations, including these Santa and Mrs. Claus figurines.

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John SavoreTTi, lefT, William Sonner, Joe Romeo and Maria Sonner of the realty group posing with Santa Claus.

A look back at 2022

RichnerLIVE Events, Expos & Programs

By Alexa Anderwkavich

Oh what a year 2022 has been! RichnerLIVE has been honored to CONNECT, COLLABORATE and, of course, CELEBRATE hundreds of incredible people and businesses on Long Island — from healthcare heroes, top lawyers, premier business women and family businesses to the highly anticipated senior expos and the Long Island Choice Awards.

It’s RichnerLIVE’s mission to produce top-level business and community events celebrating members of the vibrant and diverse communities in which we live. Our events highlight Long Island’s industry professionals, economic opportunities, community leaders, and local unsung heroes. This year we accomplished that through our Premier Business Women of Long Island Gala, Excellence in Healthcare Awards, the First Annual Herald Long Island Choice Awards, Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards, Family Business Awards, Tory BurchxRichnerLIVE Women’s Night Out Networking Event, Senior Health & Beyond Expo series and webinars that helped the community stay engaged, informed and connected.

“Although it was a challenge to go back to live events, we are so glad that we did,” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations at RichnerLIVE, said. “We made a conscious decision not to do virtual awards events during the height of the pandemic, because one of the greatest values in earning recognition at our ceremonies is to be able to network face-to-face and really celebrate together in person. I’m thrilled that we will be growing and expanding the RichnerLIVE division by adding new and exciting programs. I feel blessed to have a great team that brings years of experience, integrity and can effectively deliver results and produce a gala worthwhile for Long Island.”

Community is at the core of our events and thanks to our your engagement, the launch of the Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island in 2021— the official community choice awards of Long Island — has been a resounding success. This contest highlights Long Island’s top businesses, people and places in a myriad of categories. We’re getting ready to release the 2022 Top 3 finalists next week leading up to the Oscar-style awards gala where the winner is announced live on April 18, 2023!

As part of all of the gala festivities, RichnerLIVE donates a portion of ticket sales proceeds to a local charity. We are grateful to be able to support organizations such as The Moxxie Mentoring Foundation, FealGood Foundation, Nassau County Bar

Association’s We Care Fund, the Family & Children’s Association (FCA) and the EAC Network, to name a few, in their missions. To find out how you can donate to these deserving organizations visit www. richnerlive.com/community.

RichnerLIVE’s success is largely due to the support of our partners and sponsors. A special thank you to PSEG Long Island, FirstNet built with AT&T, Grassi Accountants and Advisors, UnitedHealthcare, Vishnick, McGovern & Milizio, Investors Bank, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and many more.

So without further ado, let’s commemorate the year together and all of our collective accomplishments — we will see you next year and hope you join us for one of the many events to come. For more information visit richnerlive.com

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1 - Keynote speaker Stew Leonard Jr. at the Family Business Awards.

2 - Custom crystal awards from the Excellence in Healthcare.

3- Sara Director from Barasch McGarry celebrates as she walks up to receive her award at Top Lawyers.

4 - An acrobat dancer performing at Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island.

5 - Dr. Kimon Bekelis, neurosurgeon receives Excellence in Healthcare award

6 - Moxxie Mentoring Foundation was the beneficiary of the Premier Business Women event.

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- Honoree Retha Fernandez at the Premier Business Women Event. 8 - Honorees Luciane Serifovic and Amy Flores enjoy a Champagne toast. 9 - Anthony Postiglione and Evelisis S. Valentin from FirstNet built with AT&T.

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‘Mitten Trees’ provide help for those in need. John Lewis Childs School second grade students Abigail Fox, left, and Nicole Rella on pajama day at the school, standing near one of the ‘Mitten Trees.’

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School

Elmont reflects on legacy of MLK Jr. Elmont's Jonathan Peck was arrested at a 2021 Martin Luther King Jr.

students

learn about Dr. King. The children’s book 'All Are Welcome,' about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, was read to students on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Franklin Square chamber members sworn in. From left Assemblyman Ed Ra, Bruno Caracciolo, William Sonner, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Thomas Scanlon, Esq., Joseph Petrosino and Jamie Parra participated in the ceremony at Carmela's Pizzeria & Ristorante.

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Classroom doors decorated by teachers, students for the holidays at F.P.-Bellerose. The Floral Park-Bellerose school district described the adorned hallways as a 'winter wonderland.'

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Pat Nicolosi, 64, died on Jan. 11. Community leaders said Nicolosi fought passionately for Elmont and his neighbors.

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Day protest in New York City.

Students learn about ocean oil spills. John Street School second graders in Jeanmarie Derby’s class during a simulated oil spill. The students were challenged with removing oil from a pan of water with sponges, coffee filters and dish soap.

Nurse wins prestigious award.

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Students at

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Park-Bellerose

School hold ‘Souper Bowl’ event. Floral Park Bellerose student council members, from left, Mickey Cherney, Kayla Bowley, Emma Vlassis, Molly Murphy, Juliet Oelkers and Emma Croon show off their soup cans they collected to give to people in need.

Robotics club wins big at qualifying tournament. The Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Senior Robotics Club earned multiple awards in the First Tech Challenge regional qualifying tournament.

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Black-owned businesses rise. Sagine Pierre-Charles,the owner of Sage & Angie Boutique in West Hempstead, said she has seen a significant increase in community members’ focus on shopping at Black-owned businesses over the last five years.

Hockey skills of Elmont students honed by Islanders. Town officials honored artists on Earth Day at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, who drew recycling-themed artwork for a contest ran annually by Covanta Energy.

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Joy, a nurse at LIJ Valley Stream Hospital, received the Daisy Award, a prestigious nursing distinction. She moved from India in 2007.

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Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District

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Robotics club wires together. The Sewanhaka Central High School District robotics team, known as the RoboPandas, won the Connect Award at the 2021-22 First Tech Challenge Long Island Regional Championships.

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Shoppers feel food price hikes. Grocery shoppers at the Franklin Square Stop & Shop said they couldn’t help but notice the continuing increase in food prices as inflation climbed last spring.

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Elmont school holds inaugural cooking night. Clara Beaumont, a first grade teacher at Dutch Broadway School, with her son during the virtual family cooking night.

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Hoping to help arm Ukraine. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman purchased a gun at SP Firearms Unlimited in Franklin Square, showing that firearms shops like this can hold donated guns until they can be transported to Ukraine.

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Elmont resident returning to renovated home. Rescuing Families replaced all of the flooring at the Arcillas family home to ensure smooth passage throughout for Kelly and her wheelchair.

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Community activist earns Town of Hempstead award. Tiffany Capers successfully petitioned Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead town board to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes or vaping products within 1,000 feet of a schools, playgrounds or parks.

‘Bachelor’ star donates dresses. Sewanhaka High School students listened to Daria Rose, center, before viewing and posing with the dresses she donated, purchased for her appearance on the 26th season of 'The Bachelor' reality competition show on ABC.

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Pollock, coding inspires student murals. A combination of art and coding skills helped Washington Street School students create murals inspired by Jackson Pollock.

Community awaits refugees. Bill Youngfert, co-president of the Central Nassau County Rotary Club, right, and Farmingdale business owner Addy Sandler teamed up to donate more than 25,000 pounds of medical supplies and other items to Ukrainian refugees.

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Open house aims to strengthen library’s ties to residents, community group. Vincent Bellino, right, and Michael Fuentes

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pictures in the library’s children’s room.

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‘March Madness’ theme bolsters reading. Fourthgrade students in Theresa Fisher and Nadine Wochinger's classes at Stewart Manor School read 406 books as part of the 'March Madness' reading challenge.

NCPD to remove tower equipment by July. Elmont residents, who began voicing support for repairs to the water tower in 2020, rallied in April for both aesthetic and internal repairs to the structure.

Civic

Plant sale for Scouts, VFW on Mother’s Day. Last year’s plant sale, held at a time when the Boy Scouts could not have any camping trips or in-person fundraisers due to Covid-19 restrictions, helped both the troop and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars during an economically uncertain time.

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group spruces up community before Memorial Day. The Franklin Square Civic Association and the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce placed American flags along the street before Memorial Day.

Franklin Square real estate firm strives to serve others. Agents at the Keller Williams Legendary firm location in Franklin Square prepare peanut butter and jelly sandwiches they'll deliver to those in need.

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Islanders cap first season at UBS Arena. The Islanders went 20-16-5 in their inaugural season at UBS Arena in Elmont

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Sewanhaka students chosen for statewide science congress. Students Laiba Imran and Kyla Montoya of Sewanhaka High School were invited to attend the New York State Science Congress on June 11.

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Elmont board finalizes budget. School board vice president Tameka Battle-Burkett, left, with former Trustee Patrick Emeagwali, described the budget as 'fiscally responsible.'

Bringing local history to life. Students Sat at desks used at Franklin Square schools a century ago, learning about the history of the former Monroe Street School, which was torn down in 1980.

Chamber offers scholarships. The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce planned its 38th annual 'Getting to Know You' networking event, awarding a $500 scholarship to Matthew Schwartz of H. Frank Carey High School, in memory of longtime chamber member Larry Prendergast, who died in 2020 at 79.

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Elmont celebrates Juneteenth at festival. Attendees danced to live music and enjoyed live musical performances at the event.

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Elmont Belmont Parade returns. Students from the Dutch Broadway School in Elmont ventured along the parade route on June 4.

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Elmont parade makes a return. Members of the Elmont American Legion Post 1033 joined Elmont school students, community leaders, elected offficials and dozens more to march in the 14th annual Elmont Belmont Paul Sapienza Parade on June 4 for the first time in two years.

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Community members remember fallen heroes. The Franklin Square Civic Association correspondence secretary Adrienne McKenna, right, holds her association's banner while marching in the annual Franklin Square Memorial Day Parade held on May 30.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes. Favored Mo Donega, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes June 11 in Elmont.

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Elmont ends slide at MacArthur. Elmont’s Isaiah Davis tried to avoid the grip of MacArthur’s Keidyn Chang during the Spartans’ 20-13 gridiron victory Oct. 14.

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Upstart Carey in playoff contention. Junior Kate Marcino played a role for the surging Seahawks and scored 9 points in their 60-41 victory over Sewanhaka.

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Elmont nets conference crown. Junior Megan Ortiz led Conference A/ C3 in kills and helped lead the Spartans to a undefeated first-place finish in volleyball.

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Elmont back playing at high level. Senior Darius Dorsey-Rhule is one of Elmont’s three returning starters leading its hopes of a repeat volleyball conference title.

Shot Spotter program hurts Elmont, civic leader argues. At Eisenhower Park on June 3, Nassau County residents made protests signs and wore orange to show their opposition to gun violence in the U.S.

Sewanhaka graduates bid farewell to high school. Family members and friends cheered on graduates at the commencement held at the David S. Mack complex at Hofstra University.

Barber gives

the disabled. For years, Ruben Zargarov, owner of the Neighborhood Barber Shop in Franklin Square, has given free haircuts to local children with disabilities.

The Planned Parenthoodled rally in front of the Nassau County Courthouse began with attendees chanting ‘my body, my choice.’

Dozens gathering after someone attempted to chain the doors shut of a Hempstead Planned Parenthood facility.

Elmont group to spread civic, political info. Protestors outside the Nassau County Courthouse decried the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn federal abortion protections granted through Roe v. Wade.

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Celebrating Elmont and Franklin Square graduates. A departing senior from Elmont Memorial High School celebrates the conclusion of his four years pursuing his diploma.

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Protesters proclaim ‘we will not back down.’

Giveaway to provide bags to students in need. Claudine Hall, third from right, prepared for last year's backpack giveaway, sharing the goal of the Jamaica Square Improvement League's annual back-to-school drive is to serve local students and families from all the schools and areas in Elmont.

Pickleball is going to expand. Emily Ng, 10, practices her pickleball serve. As the sport's popularity has grown, Pickleball Plus in West Hempstead has attracted players of all ages because of the

Clara H. Carlson students do pushups for Alzheimer’s. Girls Test their athletic strength to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease.

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High school football camps open. Lynrook’s Jaylin Walker hauled down a pass during 7-on-7 drills hosted by Oceanside every Wednesday in July.

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sport's simplicity.

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Vaxmobile becomes the new ‘Paxmobile.’ Dr. Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau, joined town and other hospital officials to explain how the antiviral drug Paxlovid helps fight a coronavirus infection — and how there were efforts to deliver such treatment direct to neighborhoods.

Nunley's Carousel returns to awe next generation. Mary Friel, 2, excitedly boarded the hand-carved horse alongside grandmother Maureen Clark on the historic carousel that once resided at Nunley's Amusement Park in Baldwin before it was moved to its new permanent home at the Long Island Children's Museum at Uniondale's Museum Row.

13-year-old beats cancer to begin school. Nathaniel Tyler Farrell champions his Aug. 29 victory over leukemia.

Summer Reading Finishes at Franklin Square Library. A brave little girl holds the head of an anaconda at an animal exhibit held at the Franklin Square Library. The librarians organized the event as a way to celebrate the students who completed the program.

Perry’s Flooring America school supply drive ends.

Ray Luzio Of Perry Flooring America sitting with some of the supplies an prizes for the back-to-school drive.

Boxing trainer finds his calling.

Michael Corleone, right, worked with Donovan Maldonado on the pads, teaching him how to throw an uppercut

Elmont Memorial Principal placed on leave. Lynette Battle led the stand for beloved principal 'Doc' Dougherty at a Sept. 2 protest at Elmont Memorial High School.

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Fall approaches for Franklin Square. Franklin Square residents flock to the 2021 Fall Fair sponsored by the chamber of commerce.

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The mentor program has impacted hundreds. The Men of Elmont Program, which Kevin Dougherty started, has been one of the most popular and impactful mentor programs in Elmont.

Disabled, families helped by renovations. Phillip Solinto, who was born with cerebral palsy, has always received the steadfast support of his sister Gabrielle, father Antonio, and sister Emilia. Renovations to their home will help his father and mother, Joan, to care for him.

The 2022 Women of Distinction were recognized for all the grassroots work they have done in Assembly District 22.

BCCA celebrates 20 years of Anna House. Legislator Laura Schaefer, left, joined Belmont Child Care Association executive director Joanne Adams, association president Libby Imperio, and honoree Erin King Sweeney at the Spring Fling honoring the Anna House, which provides affordable child care.

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Harlem Chamber Players play Elmont. The Harlem Chamber Players looked to expand their reach with a Long Island debut.

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Eight are honored for their civic involvement.

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Ragamuffins march through Franklin Square. Children were excited to show off their Halloween costumes while marching in Franklin Square's annual Ragamuffin Parade alongside the Carey High School marching band.

Raising $2,000 to help in an emergency. The Keller Williams Legendary real estate team consists of, from left, Marco D’Arduini, Giuseppe Di Bartolo, Barbara Ventura, Linda Chen and Baldo LaRussa.

Holding the NY Islanders Way sign outside Elmont's UBS Arena were, from left, Islanders Candian fan Dale Hayes, team co-owner John Ledecky, and Hayes' friend Joe Mesa.

Elmont to welcome the sounds of the city. Veterans were treated to a performance by Jerome ‘City’ Smith & the City Sounds Music Ensemble.

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Elmont marks Veterans Day with a parade. Kevin Tirman, left, and Sal Martella prepare to fire their rifles.

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Nonprofit holds first holiday boutique. Terri Callaghan of Fuzzy Dice Finds showcased her collection of 1950s-style décor.

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A musical salute to Elmont's veterans. The City Sounds Ensemble had a patriotic Veterans Day concert at the Elmont Library.

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Islanders fans show support for renaming.

Winter Festival makes a triumphant return. Dominic Avallone, 4, gets excited as he watched an elf make a balloon animal for him.

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Sewanhaka ordered to remove mascots . 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

Giving Back to Community Corp. Emilian Emeagwali, founder of Giving Back to Community Corp., shows excitement for the amount of donations they received from the Arrow Exterminating Co.

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Four turkeys rescued by Long Island animal rights activists. Humane Long Island founder John Di Leonardo embracing the rescued turkeys

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Balloon Mission is up and away to save. Cynthia Seibold, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Balloon Mission, found an abandoned balloon at Lido Beach, a Hempstead town park. Seibold is on a quest to raise awareness about how damaging to the environment helium-filled balloon releases are, with hopes of making that a practice of the past.

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Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns. The 2022 Miss Teen Long Island winner Jessica Fuentes crowns her successor, Natalia Suaza, of Valley Stream.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/4/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 12/23. - 13/23. FRANKLIN

SQUARE - Wilma Hughes, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain addition and roof over, all attached to dwelling; Maintain shed with lot area occupied variances., E/s Madison Ave., 100’ S/o Garfield St., a/k/a 120 Madison Ave.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

21/23. ELMONT - Equinox Venture 2 LLC, Variance, rear yard, construct 1-story retail building; Variance in off-street parking & parking in the front yard setback on 237th St., S/E cor. Linden Blvd. & 237th St., a/k/a 237-02 Linden Blvd. S.E.Q.R. determination not made.

22/23. ELMONT - Liu’s Summit Realty, Inc., Variance in off-street parking (construct 2-story mixed use building for retail & 8 apartments)., S/s Hempstead Tpke., 261.26’ W/o Elmont Rd., a/k/a 443 Hempstead Tpke. S.E.Q.R. determination not made.

23/23. ELMONT - Sophia Rowe-Walton, Special exception to install accessory structure (gazebo) higher & larger than permitted & exceeds horizontal maximum., E/s Nassau St., 250.95’ N/o Dutch Broadway, a/k/a 31 Nassau St. 26/23. - 27/23. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Michael Lisi, Variances, front yard average setback, side yards aggregate, construct 2nd story addition with partial roofed over deck, garage converted to living space with 2nd story above & roofed over open porch all attached to dwelling (alteration & construction over 50%); Use variance, height, maintain accessory structure (play house with storage below)., S/s Shelburne Dr., 490’ W/o Lewis Pl., a/k/a 1069 Shelburne Dr. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET,

HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Elmont and Franklin Square within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 009763/2013.

MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.317 {* Elmont Herald*} 135836

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6/2022 File Number: 17-300381 LD 136156

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -againstLEVENTIS OMOTADE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 6, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Parkhurst Road, distant 490 feet Westerly from the extreme Westerly end of the arc connecting the Southerly side of Parkhurst Road, with the Westerly side of Croydon Road; being a plot 105 feet by 60 feet by 105 feet by 60 feet.

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

Said premises known as 2249 PARKHURST ROAD, ELMONT, NY Approximate amount of lien $619,130.02 plus interest & costs.

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

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1, Plaintiff,

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

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/10/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 1/26/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 1069 Concord Street, Franklin Square, New York 11010, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square In The Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 33 Block 380 Lot 260

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $882,483.61 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003792/2015

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee.

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DANIEL MULLAN et al, Defts. Index #611850/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 25, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 32, Block 391, Lot(s) 30-32. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. PETER KRAMER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99930 136154

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST VIVIAN PRYOR, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 7, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 29 Litchfield Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 31, Lot 391 & 392. Approximate amount of judgment $662,737.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001660/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and a s such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social

distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Martin Dehler, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002195 73792 136000

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Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee NY-73000071-15-2 136158

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SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against PETER SYLVESTER, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 18, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 152 Emily Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 688 Lot 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $544,794.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614211/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2006-36T2), Plaintiff, v. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE STANLEY KUSTERA A/K/A STANLEY P. KUSTERA, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 3, 2022, I, Michael Alpert, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 25, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows: 1089 Lydia Dr Franklin Square, NY 11010 SBL No: 01335532 00340

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008894/2016 in the amount of $753,128.41 plus interest and costs.

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

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 136121

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100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 136 Greenway Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 568, Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment $505,878.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607931/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-000355 73980 136004

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST PARTHA ROY, SARMISTHA ROY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 171 OAKLEY AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 560, Lot 57, 58.

social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-003973 73949 136002

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. MARIA SOFRONIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging Senior Mortgage, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 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 January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 200 Raff Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 319 and Lot 71. Approximate amount of judgment is $483,514.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006820/2016. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Joan Agostino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136111

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Sharon McDougald, Charles T. Duff, Cynthia Duff, Clara Duff, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 15, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court,

Approximate amount of judgment $200,496.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010101/2010. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all p ersons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST Peter B. Bourke, Elaine M. Bourke, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 24, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,

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Mineola, NY 11501 on January 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 121 Franklin Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Queens Park, Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, SECTION: 33., BLOCK: 422, LOT: 115.

Approximate amount of judgment $440,123.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001838/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Martin Dehler, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-078306-F00 74138 136006

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. KETLIE CHEVALIER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 1, 2018 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee and Other Relief duly entered on October 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1716 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 667 and Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment is $427,271.25 plus interest

and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #17-000700. 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.

Edward Andreas Vincent Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 190986-7 136328

Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091270-F00 74296 136295

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EAST MEADOW WILSON LANE - west side, starting at a point 60 feet south of the south curbline of 5th Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-559/22)

at a point 114 feet west of the west curbline of Hoffman Street, west for a distance of 28 feet.

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO.1407-2022

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST John M. Gibbs, Betty Tucker Gibbs, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 17, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 30, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11538 238th Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 632, LOT: 23. Approximate amount of judgment $456,765.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609471/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633 Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN F. CURRAN AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY FOR THE ESTATE OF MARIAN CORCORAN, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Default Judgement and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 24, 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 January 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 919 Van Buren 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 484 and Lot 136. Approximate amount of judgment is $100,776.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613958/2020. 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.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee

Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136330

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 10th day of January, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations:

FRANKLIN SQUARE HOFFMAN STREET - west side, starting at a point 29 feet south of the south curbline of Gabriel Avenue, south for a distance of 17 feet.

(TH-545/22)

MERRICK

LITTLE WHALENECK ROAD - east side, starting at a point 173 feet north the north curbline of Linden Place, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-547/22)

BENSON LANE - south side, starting at a point 258 feet west of the west curbline of Kees Place, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-199(C)/22) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside a parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:

GARDEN CITY SOUTH WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH - east side, starting at a point 25 feet south of the south curbline of Terrace Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet.

(TH-111/95 - 6/06/95) (TH-552/22)

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

Dated: December 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136341

HOFFMAN STREET (TH 545/22) West SideTWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS - starting at A point 65 feet south of the south curbline of Gabriel Avenue, south for a distance of 39 feet.

MERRICK Section 202-11

BENSON LANE (TH 199/22) South SideTWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 131 feet west of the west curbline of Kees Place, west for a distance of 127 feet.

BENSON LANE (TH 199/22) South SideTWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 278 feet west of the west curbline of Kees Place, west for a distance of 54 feet.

UNIONDALE Section 202-12 NASSAU ROAD (TH 556/22) West Side15 MINUTE PARKINGstarting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of Harrison Street, then north for a distance of 45 feet.

HARRISON STREET (TH 556/22) North Side15 MINUTE PARKINGstarting at a point 14 feet west of the west curbline of Nassau Road, then west for a distance of 50 feet.

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136337

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 85-2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 6th, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2022, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: December 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136344

Adopted: December 6, 2022 Councilmember Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

south side, starting at a point 157 feet east of the east curbline of DeSibio Place, east for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-533/22)

MERRICK EGLON COURT - west side, starting at a point 218 feet south of the south curbline of Middan Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-519/22)

UNIONDALE HENRY STREET - north side, starting at a point 48 feet west of the west curbline of Locust Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-539/22)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 10th day of January, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following locations:

FRANKLIN SQUARE Section 202-7 GABRIEL AVENUE (TH 545/22) South SideTWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS - starting

ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: FRANKLIN SQUARE GABRIEL AVENUE (TH 523/04) South SideSection 202-7 TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS - starting at the west curbline of Hoffman Street, west for a distance of 129 feet.

(Adopted 11/30/04) HOFFMAN STREET (TH 172/99) West SideTWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS - starting at the south curbline of Gabriel Avenue, south for a distance of 103 feet.

(Adopted 10/19/99)

MERRICK

BENSON LANE (TH 265/70) South SideSection 202-11 TWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS -starting at a point 125 feet west of the west curbline of Kees Place, west to a point 80 feet east of the east curbline on Merrick Avenue.

(Adopted 9/15/70)

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

Dated: December 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 84-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 6th, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: December 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136343

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.1391-2022, adopted November 22nd, 2022, a public hearing was duly held on the 6th day of December, 2022, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT

EVANS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point opposite the northwest curbline of American Avenue, south for a distance of 13 feet.

(TH-496/22)

SUSSEX ROAD - west side, starting at a point 113 feet north of the north curbline of 109th Avenue, north for a distance of 24 feet.

(TH-521/22)

238th STREET - west side, starting at a point 190 feet south of the south curbline of 115th Terrace, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-537/22

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WEST END AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 94 feet south of the south curbline of Pearl Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-523/22)

CHRISTINA STREET -

(NR) VALLEY STREAM EVERETTE STREET - west side, starting at a point 64 feet south of the south curbline of Oliver Avenue, south for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-532/22)

; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember D’Esposito and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 136351

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 December 21, 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 monies for the purchase of one new district vehicle (Ford Explorer) and related accessories in an amount not to exceed, fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000.00). 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

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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 December 21, 2022 136335

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 December 21, 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 monies for the purchase of one new 100 ft. Aerial Ascendant Tower Ladder and related accessories in an amount not to exceed, two million one-hundred thousand dollars ($2,100,000.00). 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 December 21, 2022 136336

Heir-at-Law to the Estate of Winston Franklyn; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF WINSTON FRANKLYN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA o/b/o INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Index No. 607116/2021

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Premises being foreclosed: 27 Caroline Avenue Elmont, New York 11003 Section: 37 Block: 568

Lot: 10

ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN NASSAU COUNTY 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 a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint.

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

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

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: December 19, 2022

VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP

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tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s). To the above named Defendants:

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF15 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FF15, Plaintiff, -againstSTEFANIE FRANKLYN, as Heir-at-Law to the Estate of Winston Franklyn; ROCCO F. FRANKLYN, as

This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage (“the Mortgage”), covering premises known as 27 Caroline Avenue, Elmont, New York 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.

VENUE

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX #602903/2022 FILED: 12/12/2022

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. ARNOLD, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, MICHAEL J. ARNOLD A/K/A MICHAEL ARNOLD AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF BARBARA J. ARNOLD, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and “JOHN DOE No. 1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE No. 100’’ inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners,

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(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); 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. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County, granted on the 7th day of November, 2022, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises

Elementary students decorate classroom doors for holidays

Washington Street School attendees showcased their creativity and holiday spirit in the second annual Deck the Doors Celebration.

Teachers and students were tasked with decorated their classroom doors with different holiday themes, such as “The Polar Express,” Dominic the Donkey, “A Christmas Story,” Macy’s on Fifth Avenue in New York City and more. The cafeteria and PTA office doors were also embellished their year.

On Dec. 22, the school voted for the “Most Artistic,” “Best Try” and “Most Creative.” Prizes were awarded to the top three entries in each category.

“I’d like to thank all of the participants for their hard work and for helping to spread the holiday cheer throughout the halls of Washington Street School,” Principal John Stella said.

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described below, executed by BARBARA J. ARNOLD to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP, bearing date April 22, 2011 and recorded in Book M 36011, at Page 705 in the County of

Nassau on May 5, 2011, which was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. by instrument executed November 8, 2019 and recorded December 2, 2019, in Book M 43842, at Page 162. Said premises being known as and by 94 Crown Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003, bearing tax map

designation Section: 0032, Block: 00305-00, Lot: 00102, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint. Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 File 1092-11426B 136285

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Photos courtesy Franklin Square Union Free School District These preschoolers proudly pose in front of their candy cane lane and Frosty the Snowman display.

This kindergarTen class got creative with their ‘Rudolph in the Dark’ door.

‘The gingerbread Friends’ door stood out at Washington Street School.

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A. You would think the answer is an easy one, that it would be either yes or no. Unfortunately, the answer is that the decision in these matters is discretionary, left to the plans examiner, who either strictly interprets the code and the federal and state laws based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990), or determines that the physical upgrade of the restroom isn’t necessary. The law states that businesses with 15 or more employees must comply, but is overridden by the fact that establishments cannot discriminate against people with disabilities, patrons or employees.

I once had a meeting at which the attorney for my client was challenging my advice to our mutual client that an upgrade — a renovation — would be necessary. The attorney appropriately pointed out exactly the same argument that you’re making, that nobody else has had to upgrade, and therefore you shouldn’t have to, either. My guess is that your neighbors may have been in that location for many years, and as long as nobody brings their location up to an official, we leave well enough alone, or that the official interpreted that the upgrade wouldn’t be necessary. I’m willing to bet that your neighbors, for the most part, moved in without anyone filing anything formally, with plans and permits, so the proprietors think they have no issue to deal with. You, on the other hand, operating honestly and legitimately, probably feel that even though you can’t discriminate against a person with a disability, you’re being unfairly discriminated against.

Although I agree that you are being unfairly judged differently than your neighbors, your architect and any licensed professional, including the attorney, swore to uphold the laws of the state they practice in. If officials choose not to investigate every location, that is the governing bodies’ choice. Your architect is only trying to do what is right under the law.

Coincidentally, that very morning, when the attorney was making the case that others were not in compliance, there was an incident in lower Manhattan in which an attorney had his heels slashed by a homeless man on a subway platform, and was instantly debilitated. I pointed out to the attorney that that poor guy was now disabled, and that we humans are all vulnerable, by age or accident, and need to be considered. He answered, “You should have been an attorney.”

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Remembering for those who no longer can

Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”

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.

Not that we were perfect in doing so —

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.

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 governor,

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‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 existing public-private partnership that manages our electrical grid to one that would, in essence, make the governor ultimately responsible for its operation and maintenance.

RONALD J. ROSENBERG

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

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.

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.

PAM SINGER Malverne

Trump’s ‘great’ accomplishments?

To the Editor:

John O’Connell asserted in his Nov.

24-30 column that he doesn’t like Donald Trump, but that the former president accomplished “great things.”

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 Congress 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?

LARRY McCOY Rockville Centre

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-

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.

by Fatima Lasso

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