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Lucky canine survives a violent attack Hempstead animal shelter, and then the Farmingdale veterinary hospital, where he was Nassau County District treated for the stab wounds, Attorney Anne Donnelly held a which had caused his lungs to news conference on Dec. 28 to leak air. The dog’s lungs were discuss the case of Cornell, a drained, and his other wounds canine believed by members of were cleaned, stapled and sewn. the Town of Hempstead AniThe question of how this all mal Shelter to be a terrier mix happened remained unanabout 2 years old, swered as the Herwho miraculously ald went to press. s u r v ive d b e i n g “We need to know stabbed 17 times what happened to over a month ago this dog,” Donnelly by an assailant who said. “We need to had not yet been find out who did identified. this to Cornell … Cornell was people who commit brought to the news crimes against aniANNe DoNNellY conference, having mals can also be m a d e a s p e e d y District attorney very dangerous to recovery from his people.” injuries. Donnelly The district comfor ted him before she attorney added that she “takes detailed his assault saying, these crimes very seriously,” “There’s too many people here, reminding reporters that she I know.” served as Nassau County’s aniCornell was founded by a mal crimes prosecutor for over woman on Washport avenue in 10 years. “I’ve seen some horriFreeport on Nov. 27, and she ble things done to innocent anitook him to Bobbi and the mals,” she said, “and I will not Strays, a no-kill organization stand for it.” t h at l o o k s fo r h o m e s fo r Gary Rogers, of the Nassau “orphaned, stray, abused, and County Society for the Prevenspecial needs cats and dogs,” tion of Cruelty to Animals, has according to its website. From offered a $5,000 reward for there he was relocated to the Continued on page 8

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Woodward Children’s Center helps its students to thrive By ABIGAIl GRIeCo Intern

The Woodward Children’s Center of Freeport, an approved non-public school for grades 9-12 in service of special needs students with the classification of autism and emotional disability, held its second annual Car Show on Dec. 21, showcasing students’ creativity and innovative thinking. “The Car Show has allowed the students to incorporate technology and their ability to be creative, and to produce unique projects,” the center’s program coordinator, Danielle Barry, said. The show’s panel of judges comprised of

Woodward faculty evaluated the entries based on three criteria: the design of the cars (both bodies and wheels), the paint job/ presentation, and the attention to details. The winner, 12th grader Taylor Robinson, earned a prize of a $100 general gift card, and the second-place winner, Sadie Vazquez, 11th grade, won a $50 card. The show originally began as a transportation project in the students’ elective STEM class, taught by Dane Dewar. Students were challenged to find a way to transport small items from point A to point B. “There was this question, and the best way to solve this problem was to build a Continued on page 9

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CRIME bRIEfS District attorney indicts man for fatal drunken crash Freeport resident Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez was indicted on Jan. 2 for allegedly killing Katerine Vanegas Hernandez, who was about to turn 7 in August of last year. Bonilla Gutierrez, 18, crashed into a Toyota Corolla that was stopped in the right lane of Hempstead Turnpike near Westminster Road in West Hempstead with its hazard lights on, according to police. Bonilla Gutierrez was allegedly drunk and sped through a red light on Aug. 7 around 2:20 a.m. The impact of the crash sent the Corolla off the roadway and into a tree. Bonilla Gutierrez’s Nissan Pathfinder flipped multiple times, police said. His vehicle struck the rear driver’s side of the Corolla, where Vanegas Hernandez was sitting. She suffered severe internal injuries and died after being taken to the hospital. Vanegas Hernandez’s brother, who was 5 at the time, suffered a fractured spine and the driver of the Corolla suffered broken ribs. Police caught Bonilla Gutierrez near the scene. Empty beer cans were allegedly seen inside his vehicle and next to his Pathfinder at the scene. He was taken to the hospital for broken ribs and a broken nose. “Katerine Vanges Hernandez was two days shy of her seventh birthday

Hempstead man charged with sexual abuse of teen girl

Bonilla Gutierrez faces manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter and assault charges, along with two counts of driving while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty and due back in court on Jan. 22. Taryn Schechter is representing Bonilla Gutierrez, who could face from to 15 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter.

A Hempstead man was arrested on Jan. 2 for the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, Nassau police said. Jose Amaya, 56, of South Franklin Street, a self-employed driver, allegedly had what the police called “inappropriate contact, with teenager on more than one occasion while driving the girl to and from school. On that Tuesday, police said that there was an argument between Amaya and the girl’s parents, when they learned of Jose AmAyA the alleged abuse. Police responded to the call and after the subsequent investigation arrested Amaya. He is charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Amaya will be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Jan. 3. Police ask anyone who thinks that they also might have been victimized by Amaya to call the county’s Special Victim Squad at (516) 573-4-22 or 911. All calls are confidential.

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The intersection where Katerine Vanegas Hernandez was killed by an alleged drunk driver in August of last year. when this defendant, allegedly drunk and speeding, plowed his SUV into the car she was seated in,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release. “The force of the impact propelled the vehicle into a tree and sadly, Katerine died shortly afterwards at the hospital. This crash is yet another reminder that drunk driving kills innocent people every day.”

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Archer Street Elementary School students were able to explore a wide range of literary genres over the holiday break, courtesy of the book donations by Anne Donnelly.

Bringing the joy of reading to Archer Street Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly brought the joy of reading to third-grade students at Archer Street Elementary School in the Freeport School District on December 12. More than 100 children’s books were distributed during her special visit, creating a memorable experience for the young readers. Expressing her passion for reading, Donnelly shared with the students her personal connection to literature. “I’ve always loved reading. In fact, before I decided to pursue a career in criminal justice, I studied English in college because I could fully immerse myself in the pages of my favorite novels and explore new and exciting worlds,” said Donnelly. She explained to the third graders why she donates books each year as part of the winter book drive, emphasizing her desire to pass on the love of reading to the next generation. The students warmly welcomed the district attorney and expressed their gratitude for the generous book donation. Donnelly spoke to the importance of the winter book drive, hoping that the books would bring joy to the students during their winter break and contribute to their ongoing literacy education provided by the dedicated educators at Archer Street. During the visit, students had the opportunity to peruse tables adorned with a variety of books, including graphic novels, classic

tales, autobiographies, and more. The selection allowed each student to choose their favorite book to take home. Assistant Superintendent for Educational and Administrative Services Dr. Helen Kanellopoulos highlighted the significance of instilling a lifelong love of reading in students. She expressed appreciation to District Attorney Donnelly for her support of the district’s goals and for her contribution to fostering a love for reading among students. Engaging with the district attorney, students asked questions such as, “What is your favorite book?” and “Do you read a lot of books at home?” The interaction provided a unique opportunity for students to connect with the person behind the generous book donation. Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom, instrumental in securing the book donation for Archer Street, expressed pride in the students benefiting from the program. She noted, “The district attorney has been hosting a book drive for several years as her way of promoting literacy. It makes me so proud that Archer Street students were able to benefit from the program this year.” Freeport Public Schools extended gratitude to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly for her impactful donation of books to Archer Street School, contributing to the promotion of literacy within the district.

Students at Archer Street Elementary School had a diverse selection of books from various genres to enjoy during the holiday break. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly continued her annual tradition of donating books to thirdgrade students at Archer Street Elementary School.

No late fees increases library accessibility By ABIGAIL GRIECO Intern

In an era of ever-evolving library services, the no late fee policy has become a hot topic of discussion at libraries across the nation. “The policy is basically that we discontinued charging overdue fines for traditional services like books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and Blurays,” Freeport Public Library Director Lee Ann Moltzen said. “But there are some materials that we do LEE Ann MOLtzEn charge overdue fines for like Freeport library museum passes, director video g ames, the mobile hotspots we circulate, things like that.” The library’s journey towards a finefree model regarding traditional materials began with a focus on the children’s department. Just before the Covid lockdown, Moltzen and Assistant Library Director Karen Farrell initially implemented the service solely in that department, in an effort to make the library

t became a little bit of a trend to not charge or to stop charging the overdue fines.

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Eliminating collecting late fees on a portion of borrowed materials has spurred more us of the Freeport Public Library. more accessible to young people. Moltzen said that, even before the pandemic, the library observed children unable to use their library cards due to accumulated fines. “It just seemed ridiculous, fining patrons for things that were so long ago,” she said. The discontinuation of some no late

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fee policies was a trend sparked by the New York Public Library and adopted by the Freeport library. “A patron actually came in and told us about the New York Public Library doing it, so we went and introduced the idea to the Board who then told us to try it out,” Moltzen said. “It was a domino effect, the Chicago Public Library did it, then Salt Lake City. It became a little bit of a trend to not charge or to stop charging the overdue fines.” The success of this initiative prompted the library to expand the no late fee policy to encompass traditional adult materials, though there are still materials that incur overdue fines due to their higher value. “It was partly an effort to get people back into the library,” Farrell said. “During the pandemic, prices started to increase, and of course, jobs were in limbo, businesses closed, things like that. We knew money was tight for some people, and we wanted them to be able to use the library.” Both women noted that no significant financial challenges were encountered from less pate fee revenue. To get the word out, the library used newsletters,

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the library website and word of mouth to inform patrons about the shift in policy. Immense emphasis was placed on the importance of making the library easily accessible, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. “We started thinking about bringing people in and making the library more available to the community, and just encouraging people to use the library’s materials,” Moltzen said. “We had a really flexible mindset.” The pandemic prompted the adoption of hybrid and virtual programs, showcasing the library’s commitment to meeting the community’s changing needs. Additionally, the library’s Zoom account is offered to groups that meet there. “The accessibility of the library is always in the back of our minds when we implement a new service,” Moltzen shared. “It’s even more so in our minds as a result of the pandemic.” In terms of maintaining the policy, Moltzen mentioned that while there are no specific plans to adjust it at this time, the library remains open to feedback and may refine the policy based on community needs.

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Freeport eyes championship stage By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

BRIANNA AMENTA Oceanside Senior Basketball DESPITE LOSING ALMOST an entire season of her high school basketball career due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amenta is approaching the 1,000-point plateau. A two-time All-County selection looking to lead the Sailors back to the playoffs, Amenta’s 20-point performance in a setback at Freeport Dec. 21 brought her to 875 career points. She averaged 15.7 points over Oceanside’s first nine games to rank among Nassau’s top 10 scoring leaders.

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A season removed from qualifying 13 wrestlers in the Nassau County Individual Championships and placing one as All County, Freeport is poised to compete for spots on the top of the podium this winter. Fourth-year Freeport coach Matt Cellan is targeting a goal of around 20 wrestlers who will compete on the big stage at Hofstra’s Mack Sports Complex in February and he expects many to be in position to compete for titles. “The quality of our guys that are going to make the counties this year is way better,” Cellan said. “We’re not just trying to place, we’re trying to win the tournament and we have three or four guys capable of doing that.” The Red Devils have big strength in the higher weight classes led by reigning AllCounty honoree Juan Ramos, who placed sixth at 189 last year and is expected to be a county champion contender at 215 this season. Ramos, a senior, is unbeaten early in the season and was ranked second in

Nassau County at 190 pounds in midDecember. Senior Christian Greene is also expected to be title contender and was ranked third in the county a 190 in December. Greene’s lone early-season loss came to Ramos when he was competing at a lower weight. Jordan Addison will also be in the mix for a deep run at counties at 215 and has gotten better by competing with Ramos at practice. His only December loss also came to Ramos. “They are banging heads every day at practice and definitely makes each other better,” said Cellan of having high-caliber wrestlers at the same weight. “It’s good to have guys at the same weight having good competition with each other.” Eighth-grader Christian McCravey is also capable of reaching the podium with a high finish in counties this winter at 102. He made history last year as the first Freeport wrestler to quality for counties as a seventh grader. Junior Jahari Lloyd is also positioned to reach counties after just missing out on

qualifying last year after falling in a double-overtime match in qualifiers last year with a tournament spot on the line. Lloyd brings plenty of experience to the table in his four season on varsity after first making the team as an eighth grader. Junior Anthony Velasquez (170), who made strides throughout his sophomore season to quality for counties, also has potential for a high podium finish. “As a 10th grader he was kind of timid a little bit and then towards the county tournament time he ended up qualifying and doing a really nice job and that got him fired up for this year,” Cellan said of Velasquez. “He’s been working real hard and he put in a really good offseason.” Junior Josh Cabrera (108) and senior Ivo Gonzalez (160) are also looking to build off reaching counties last year. The Red Devils will be battle tested leading up to county qualifiers with a grueling dual meet schedule that includes matches against Massapequa and Uniondale. The Nassau County Division I County Championships are slated for Feb. 10-11 at Hofstra.

Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

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Eighth-grader Christian McCravey, top, made history for the Red Devils last winter and is looking for an All-County finish.

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The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof. But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available. The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment. The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website. Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.” When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Corell’s attacker. “We’re looking for a home for Cornell,” Donnelly said. Asked what charges Cornell’s attacker could face, Donnelly noted a variety of misdemeanors, and possibly “felony aggravated cruelty to animals.” Any of his stab wounds, she said, could have killed him. “Since (Cornell) came back from the vet, he’s been a little nervous,” Ashley Behrens, acting director of the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, said, but “once he knows you, he bonds with you.” Behrens and the other shelter employees named the pooch after Chris Cornell, lead vocalist for the acclaimed Seattle rock band Soundgarden. “We tried to pick something unique,” Behrens said. “Because he’s a unique dog.” Discussing the sort of home that would be ideal for Cornell, she said, “Definitely a quiet household where there’s not a lot of traffic.” Cornell may have some pit bull in him, Behrens said, but is definitely a “75-pound mutt.” She added, “I don’t know how anyone can continue to hurt a dog.” Anyone with any infor mation is asked to call the Nassau County Animal Crimes Hotline, at (516) 571-7755, Ext. 8.

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Cornell resting and posing for pictures at the dec. 28 news conference as gary rogers of the county’s SpCa speaks.

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the model cars made by the Woodward Children Center kids. unique pieces on their own while keeping to the assignment’s guidelines. “The students took several pieces of wood, glued them together, sanded the wood down and molded it,” Ingino said. “And what was even more incredible was that it was all painted by their own creativity, what they wanted their own cars to look like.”

The Woodward center focuses on offering exceptional programming for students with social, emotional and behavioral disorders, in an environment where they can flourish. “I hope to continue doing this project every year with my classes,” Dewar said. “The cars keep getting better with each year. They look amazing.”

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‘Showtime’ at the Nassau Coliseum 5 am Brotherhood hosts basketball championship game in the arena By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Somebody tell the Long Island Nets to move over — there is a new basketball team taking over the Nassau Coliseum and they are called “Showtime.” Showtime, a basketball team in the 5 am Brotherhood’s men’s league, which just concluded its second season, held this season’s championship game on the same floor that the Nets play on at the coliseum. “It was a great experience getting to play inside the coliseum with my brothers,” said Chris Bryant, a Showtime player from Roosevelt who played a major part in their win over the opposing team, Mobb Deep 35-32. “When I first walked in, I was just hit with a feeling of gratefulness,” he explained, “but I was also trying to keep my composure ChRIs BRyANt since there was Showtime player, still a game to Roosevelt be played, it was definitely an unforgettable moment and a great way to end the year.” The 5 am Brotherhood usually plays their games in Port Jefferson, but through his connections, league CEO, John Peloso, was able to secure the coliseum and even got each team their own locker room. For only being the second season we had so far, this just shows us that the sky’s the limit,” said Peloso, “there will be so much this league and community will do, and I think this experience opened the doors to so much more for this league and everyone involved.” Dominique Williams, CEO of Skillmatic, a personal training and basketball development program for individuals and teams based in Freeport and one of the game’s sponsors, couldn’t believe the turnout that the game ensued — selling over 130 tickets with as many in attendance. “This experience was more rewarding than anything,” Williams said, “the fact that we went from almost a hole in the wall situation, literally renting gym space out of our own pockets, to now playing a championship game at a very nice and well-known facility like the Nassau Coliseum.” “Playing in front of such a large crowd made the experience even better, especially seeing so many familiar faces out there, we were all excited to play in front of our friends and families,” said Bryant. “I believe this game was a huge moment for everyone involved, the league, the players, and it even created a great experience for the

t was a great experience getting to play inside the coliseum with my brothers.

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Showtime, this season’s 5 am Brotherhood champions, huddling before the game and discussing the game plan going into the matchup.

Chris Bryant of Roosevelt, makes a big time rejection at the rim, helping lead Showtime to their victory that came down to the wire. Marcel Seymore, a point guard for Mobb Deep, being helped up off the ground by one of his teammates after being fouled.

Roy Isaac, a Showtime member from Freeport, jumping for the opening tip against the 6-6, 250 pound humanmonster, Gerrel Irving from Bay Shore. crowd, who were very involved in the game.” “This championship game definitely is a turning point for the league, and I am honored to be part of the 5 AM brotherhood,” said Roy Isaac, another member of Showtime from Freeport.

The court, usually occupied by the Long Island Nets, was taken over by the 5 am Brotherhood for their championship matchup between this season’s best two teams, Showtime and Mobb Deep 35-32.

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Mickey is joined by his many friends on a heroic journey.

Fearless feats on ice

HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney ﬂair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4. This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.” Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love. In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “ﬁnd the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams. That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast. It’s a magical moment — each and every time. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour. “Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.” In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit. “I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” • Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Disney was a Jan. 4-7; times vary part of her world growing up, • Tickets start at $25; available so being with the tour now is at Ticketmaster.com or a natural extension of Terpos DisneyOnIce.com • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fondness for the stories and Turnpike, Elmont characters. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds. The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams. “We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says. “The Disney magic is all around us.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. “There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters. “Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us. The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters. “We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.” As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena. “I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.” And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour. It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that. Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros. Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Jan. 7, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business. This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Groove Dance Visit Freeport Memorial Library, Thursday, Jan. 11, for a fun-filled workout that doesn’t feel like one. Judy Leff guides participants in Groove, a workout dance routine involving simultaneous and synchronized movement and rhythm that still allows for individual expression. 144 W Merrick Road, Freeport. For more information, reach the library at (516)-379-3274 or visit FreeportLibrary.info.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Let’s Skate Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Chess for Adults Hone your chess skills or get started on your chess journey with Long Island Chess Nuts, Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Freeport Library. Chess is a wonderful pastime to keep the mind young and agile. 144 W Merrick Road, Freeport. For more information, reach the library at (516)-379-3274 or visit FreeportLibrary.info.

An afternoon of tunes Vocalist Les Degen visits Freeport Library, Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2:30pm, for a joyous performance of standards and show tunes. Performance is free. 144 W Merrick Road. For more information, reach the library at (516)-379-3274 or visit FreeportLibrary.info.

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“Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

Walk back through time Step into Freeport’s colorful, unpredictable past at the Freeport Historical Museum, opn for visits Sundays. Operated by the Freeport Historical Society, this museum is in a historic house with three floors of historic Freeport artifacts, preserved from the mid-1800s to the present.350 S. Main St. Call (516) 623-9632 for information.

Free haircuts available Haircuts are provided by student barbers-in-training working toward a New York State Barbering Technician license under the supervision of barber J. Mestizo at Baldwin High School. Services include haircuts for men and boys, facials, and a beard and eyebrow trim. Call (516) 434- 6991 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule appointments for your group.

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Join author Bill Bleyer for a program on about the pirates of prohibition, such as Captain Kidd and William McCoy, who used Long Island for their smuggling purposes, Friday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m., at Freeport Library. 144 W Merrick Road, Freeport. For more information, reach the library at (516)-379-3274 or visit FreeportLibrary.info.

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Pro women’s hockey coming to UBS Arena By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena. The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont. “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.” The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion. Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019. She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

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“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.” Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut. The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. Playoffs begin the week of May 6. Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING - January 18, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are nonconforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located. Application #2023-32 66 Independence Ave., Residence A - Section 55/Block 364/Lot 142 Nelson Vintimilla Maintain reconstruction of 19’ x 19’ garage due to fire damage. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-43(C)2Required yards. Application #2023-29 300 Archer St., Residence AA - Section 62/Block 129/Lot 15 - Walter Ellis Maintain cabana with chimney 18 x 20 sq. ft. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-35C(1 & 2)Required yards. Application #2023-30 428 Roosevelt Ave., Residence A - Section 62/Block 156/Lot 756 Harry Ramdas - Construct rear deck after removal of south porch, reconstruct existing upper level rear deck in mid portion and rebuild rear deck at grade. Maintain existing 200.1 sq. ft. 2nd story addition. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-43A(2) & C(2) Required yards, §210-41- Lot coverage; floor area ratio. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 144130

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF FREEPORT TAKE NOTICE that the 2024/2025 Final Assessment Roll for the Village of Freeport, New York, for the Year 2024 has been completed and will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk and Assessor’s Office on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 where it will remain open to the public for fifteen (15) days after the date of this notice. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk 144129

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MAUREEN MCCOLLUM AKA MAUREEN E. MCCOLLUM, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 107 Southside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 58 and Lot 24. Approximate amount of judgment is $338,800.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613536/2022. 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. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144123 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 617966/2019 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, vs.

DEAN VINCENT PHILPOTTS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. PHILPOTTS Defendant DEAN VINCENT PHILPOTTS, if living, and if she/he be deceased, her 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, KARYN D. PHILPOTTS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. PHILPOTTS, RANDOLPH LEONARD AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. PHILPOTTS, UNKNOWN HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. PHILPOTTS; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff , SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF LONG ISLAND, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KARREN PHILPOTTS AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or

parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 22 WILLOW AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Section: 55, Block: 211, Lot: 136, 137, 138, & 139 Defendants. ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on July 13, 2007, in Liber M 32104 at Page 413, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 22 WILLOW AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for

further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: December 20th, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun , Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 144127 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EVERBANK, Plaintiff AGAINST TIMOTHY KEY, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 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 February 5, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 86 Decatur Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55 Block 297 Lots 347 and 348. Approximate amount of judgment $265,312.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008113/2012. 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”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001473 78788 143938

masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. John M. Brickman, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 15-313308 / NY2022-00086 78429 143711

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOSEPH W. CARTER, II, et al, Defts. Index #605901/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Aug. 31, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 383, Lots 293-294. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101031 144121

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against RACHEL DUGAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 24, 2023, 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 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 430 Roosevelt Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 62 Block 156 Lot 416, 742, 760. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $864,965.90 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008516/2012. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joseph N. Armao, Esq., Referee QCHJN048 143779

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU United Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Oudit Busgeeth, Mohini Busgeeth, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 19, 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 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 824 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a 824 Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 180, Lot: 431. Approximate amount of judgment $331,480.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006309/2015. 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

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. MARY A. ADAMS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 6, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR

MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and MARY A. ADAMS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 17, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 200 EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 556, Lot 20: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT (UNINCORPORATED), IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001771/2016. Ronald Scott Zimmer, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143773 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST May 25, 2023 Chamaine Collazo; Laid Jackson, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 274 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0055 Block 00352-00 Lots 00495 and 00496. Approximate amount of judgment $410,174.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

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Judgment Index# 000796/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” David Lieser, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 15, 2023 143781

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized AssetBacked Bonds, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Orazio J. Petito; Nancy Petito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at 4:00PM, premises known as 73 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 31 Block 47 Lot 417. Approximate amount of judgment $1,199,324.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006906/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Farshad David Saed, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 13, 2023 78568 143713 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2, V. WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2 is the Plaintiff and WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on January 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 7 ELM STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 279, Lot 117-120: 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, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006821/2012. Michele Bencivinni, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143916

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL GAUSE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 84 Hillside Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Hempstead, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 240 and Lot 113. Approximate amount of judgment is $278,411.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003266/2016. 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. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143919

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-3T, Plaintiff, vs. WAYNE MCKEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 30, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 10 Hillman Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. 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 55, Block 509 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $571,568.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #018333/2009. 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. Bonnie Link, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143921

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU M&T Bank, Plaintiff AGAINST Cynthia Hay, Rohan Hay, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 19, 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 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 60 Agnes Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 394, LOT: 423. Approximate amount of judgment $193,365.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004493/2016. 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. Robert F. Harper, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-073477-F01 78648 143827 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ALEXANDRE NILOV AKA ALEXANDER NILOV, JENNIFER NILOV, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2017, 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 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 883 SOUTH LONG BEACH AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 186, Lot 540. Approximate amount of judgment $320,864.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002546/2017. 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”. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002264 78469 143829 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. DONOVAN HONEGAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 15, 2019 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline, Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief duly entered on October 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as www.liherald.com

38 Shonnard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. 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 55, Block 222 and Lots 540-541. Approximate amount of judgment is $454,332.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007613/2016. 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. Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231678-1 143924

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006688/2015. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143977 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. NIMBOKO B. MILLER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 8, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and NIMBOKO B. MILLER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 30, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 352 WESTSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 66, Lot 299: ALL THAT PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ROSE BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 6, 2022 and an Order duly entered on May 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 30, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 79 Mount Joy Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 398 and Lots 332-334. Approximate amount of judgment is $312,021.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609848/2019. 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 143990 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. NANCY N. WRIGHT, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 16, 2022, I, William J. Birney, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 30, 2024, at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 21 Stillwell Place Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-50-32 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in at Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 003264/2014 in the amount of $588,987.50 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 144039

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition. Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school. That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business. The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase. Math, at every part of the process, is important, whether it’s the engineering, the assembly of parts, the communication with all the members of the team or getting the building approved for construction. If your son would be satisfied being a team member and not a team leader, then he should pursue this career. Otherwise, good luck!

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain. For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since. A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

stomach, which turned out to be malignant. A few weeks after that, Dr. Matthew Weiss, a skilled surgeon at Long Island Jewish Hospital, removed the tumor, and there was no follow-up radiation or chemotherapy required. I was out of the hospital in days, and back at full speed in a few weeks. Then, in June and September, I made two very positive visits to Capitol Hill, where I had the privilege of serving for 28 years. In June, the House Intelligence Committee asked me, along with several former members, including Frank LoBiondo, of New Jersey, and Jane Harman, of California, to testify about pressing terror threats, and then, in September, more than 40 of my former staff members held a reception for my wife, Rosemary, and I on the Speaker’s Balcony. Both events brought back very positive memories. During that time, but especially in September and October, I worked close-

ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County. Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening. For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

ith the nation so divided, the presidential race will be like no other.

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached. The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting. Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again! Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods. While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator. Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates. I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

home with their parents. In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort. Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal. Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members. One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

ighlighting the hard work of Michaelle Solages and Ed Ra.

School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system. One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues. It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border? To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county. But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters? The number of illegal migrants

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces. The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia. We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow. And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald. In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas. And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury. There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard. It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one. As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond? Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper. Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly. And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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’ll never forget the last time I saw my stepmother, even though by then she’d already forgotten me. It was last year in the Florida hospice center Helen had lived in since before the coronavirus pandemic, when she required round-the-clock care that my father — back then pushing 90 himself — could no longer provide. At first it was a missed meal, a forgotten hair appointment. But then Helen would forget to take her insulin. At that point we could no longer call it absentmindedness and blame it MiCHAEL on all the medication she took. HinMAn Dementia was taking its grip on Helen, and it was a battle none of us had any chance of winning. Watching my stepmother fade was just cruel, for all of us. Helen still had that beautiful smile. She would still look at you with wonder. And she had a laugh that would echo through your mind for

hours after you heard it. But the Helen we all knew and loved was no longer inside. It broke all of our hearts. Helen was hardly alone. Nearly 6 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — nearly all of them 65 and older. That number will only grow, with an estimated 14 million expected to become victims of this condition by 2050, when I’ll be in my 70s myself. Almost all of us have been touched by dementia in our families or our circle of friends. And there really is nothing we can do except always have a smile in front of them, make sure all their needs are met, and do our best to show how much we love them. Early in Helen’s decline, we had picked up my younger sister from the airport. My dad’s van had a space up front for Helen’s wheelchair, because she always insisted on being by his side. “How is Karel doing in medical school?” my stepmother asked me, refer-

y stepmom had a laugh that would echo through your mind for hours.

LEttErs will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps that would convince him to stop holding up funding for the completion of a border wall to protect our sovereignty as a nation. LArry PENNEr Great Neck

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ring to my partner at the time. “He’s fantastic,” I told her. “He’ll be a doctor before we know it.” We moved on to other family happenings, but then, out of nowhere, Helen spoke up again. “How is Karel doing in medical school?” My sister looked over at me, a bit panicked about how I should react. But I didn’t miss a beat. “He’s fantastic,” I told her. “He’ll be a doctor before we know it.” Later, my sister said she was blown away by how I handled the repeat question. It had happened a few more times with different topics, but each time Helen received calm answers, as if she had asked only once. “If we get frustrated with her, she’ll get confused and upset, because she doesn’t know why we’re frustrated,” I told my sister. “All we can do is roll with it.” And that’s all we can do. We just have to roll with it, despite how much it hurts to lose someone right before your eyes. Which takes me back to that last visit

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To the Editor: I ask you to support the adolescents in our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients. These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. Many of them struggle with PTSD, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted. If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue. SArA FUENTES Freeport

at hospice. My dad was smiling at Helen, who at that point was barely verbal. He held her hands in his, talking about church. Talking about how beautifully they made up her hair. Through all of it, she just looked at my dad, occasionally letting out a laugh. And then my dad paused, tears welling up in his eyes, but he refused to take that smile off his face. “I love you,” he said to her. Helen looked at him for a moment, struggling to get the words out. But she did, even if they were slurred a bit. “I love you, too.” Helen Wood Hinman died on Nov. 1, just two months shy of her 95th birthday. Although many of us had said our goodbyes to her long ago, her passing was still difficult. I share the Helen of later years here with you because talking about dementia is important. But I choose to remember the Helen before the dementia. Who came into my father’s life during one of his darkest periods, and shared a love most of us could only imagine. A love so deep, not even the cruelest of diseases could conquer it.

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