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Efforts have started to form a new SEPTA dence to suggest that this will not be the case with the new unit. An informational meeting, Parents, educators and community leaders in Freeport are held at the Freeport Recreation spearheading efforts to resur- Center on Jan. 31, marked a rect a Special Education Parent major initial step in the proTeacher Association to provide cess. About 25 parents, teachers a unified voice for families with and administrators were in children who have special attendance, discussing their experiences and needs. expectations and The groundwork laying the foundato revive SEPTA tion for future colhas been laid laboration. through collaboraHoward E. tive efforts between Colton, Free por t the Freeport PTA v i l l a g e at t o r n e y Council and the and president of larger Nassau PTA council, as r e g i o n a l P TA loRAINE MARIN well as Procedures board, which has Chair for the Nasbeen instrumental PTA member, sau re gion PTA, in facilitating the Freeport parent pointed out the sigprocess. nificance of a speParents in the school district are primarily cialized PTA to provide strucleading the bid to bring back ture and advocacy specifically SEPTA, recognizing the need tailored to children with spefor a dedicated platfor m to cial needs. “We have eight PTA units address the unique challenges faced by children with special within the Village of Freeport, needs. Since 2020, discussions and they’re doing a great job, have taken place to resurrect but it’s nice to have one group solely focused on helping those the group. The previous SEPTA dis- with special needs,” Colton banded in many years ago due said. Colton has played a crucial to a lack of parental involvement, but there’s plenty of eviContinued on page 5
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Freeport High hosts VEX robotics competition J.W. Dodd Middle School robotics students Analis Caba Collado, 13, left, Nashla Santiago Nunez 13, Zachary George, 13 take part in the VEX festivities. More photos, Page 10.
Interns are learning what all it takes to run a village By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
As the Village of Freeport continues its recently created internship program, spearheaded by Conor Kirwan, the village’s director of human resources, the new crop of interns are learning valuable lessons about employment in the real world. Established last August, the program has already begun to make significant strides in nurturing young talent in the community. Kirwan, who has 27 years of experience in the village, explained that through project-oriented tasks, inter ns gain hands-on experience in diverse departments such as auditing and public relations.
The current interns are Olivia Torres and Marjorie Valladares, students at Farmingdale State College studying business management. Torres, who is assigned to the public relations department, is tasked with developing a campaign video centered on the Freeport Armory, a landmark that has been revitalized in recent years by the village. Valladares is involved in auditing, specifically examining records related to the village’s marinas. Their roles underscore the program’s emphasis on exposing interns to the many facets of municipal operations, giving them real-world experience they can draw on in their future careers. Continued on page 9
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In January, Ms. Megan Reiss’ second-grade class at Archer Street School immersed themselves in a comprehensive study of the Amazon Rainforest. Beyond conventional reading lessons, the students yearned to explore the diverse species of animals and plants inhabiting this rich ecosystem. Ms. Reiss expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I was excited the class was so intrigued, and happy to teach them more about the Amazon Rainforest because it is such a vital part of the environment. To harness their interest, we decided to construct a rainforest diorama.” Over a two-week period, students actively engaged in learning about the tropical habitat, breathing life into their Amazon diorama. Using recycled materials and modeling clay, they meticulously crafted the four layers of the rainforest – the emergent layer, dense canopy, understory, and forest floor. Each layer, a collaborative effort, took several days to construct. The culmination of their ef forts was marked by a presentation of the intricate diorama to distinguished classroom guests, including Archer Street Principal Ms. Paula Lein and Assistant Principal Ms. Judy Freidman. –Mohammad Rafiq
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Second-grade students in Ms. Megan Reiss’ class at Archer Street Elementary School recently delved into a lesson on the Amazon Rainforest. Showcasing their creativity, the students presented a diorama highlighting the four layers of this tropical habitat.
Kindergarteners mark learning their ABCs Kindergarten students from Freeport Public Schools’ Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School have been hard at work developing their reading and writing skills starting with learning all 26 letters of the alphabet. To celebrate their success, families and friends were invited to a special ABC celebration program. The three kindergarten classes sang ABC-themed songs that showcased how the students have mastered the alphabet by recognizing the letters both in and out of order and the sounds associated with all the letters. This learning milestone helps students build a solid foundation for reading and writing. Also, lear ning the alphabet enables students to develop into confident learners and readers. –Mohammad Rafiq
Students sang on stage during the school’s special ABC celebration to demonstrate their newfound knowledge.
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receive all the help they need to succeed. In addition to Marin and Colton, Pat role in trying to form a new Freeport SEPTA, serving as a vital liaison Watkins and Desiree Peart — both forbetween the local PTA council and the mer PTA council presidents — are also leading the charge in creating the new regional Nassau PTA board. Loraine Marin, a parent of special special education group. Peart said that the unit needs’ children who have would serve as “a safe place attended public schools in where parents don’t feel like Freeport, emphasized that they’re alone,” as well as SEPTA could better assist providing them with the parents in figuring out the necessary guidance and c o r r e c t i n d iv i d u a l i z e d knowledge. learning plan for their kids. Representatives from the Such plans are known as Nassau PTA, including the Individualized Education re gional director Sarah Pro g rams, shor tened to Henris, were present at Jan. IEP’s. There are also 504s, 31 informational meeting, wh i c h g r a n t s s t u d e n t s as valuable insight into the access to special services role and significance of but which does not require SEPTA was provided. the need for a specific speHoward Colton One of the key challengcial education teacher. es highlighted during the “At first, it just felt like I village attorney, meeting was the complexity had no one in my corner, no Freeport of navigating the educationone to help my child,” al system for children with Marin said of when her children first attended public schools. “I special needs. Parents expressed conhad to fight… I had to do my research. I cer ns about the transition between had to learn the talk. I had to do it all in grade levels and the intricate process of IEPs and Committee on special educaorder to get what my child deserved.” Marin said that through SEPTA, par- tion meetings. Reflecting on his personal experients of special needs’ children who are just getting started in the public school ence, Colton emphasized the critical system would not face such confusion role of advocacy and support for chiland feeling of loneliness in their dren with diverse learning needs. He attempt to make sure their children said he was misdiagnosed with having Continued from page 1
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pat Watkins, left, Loraine marin, desiree peart, and Howard Colton are leading the charge in getting the new special education pta unit up and running. multiple learning disabilities until an attentive principal led him on the road to the gifted program. Reviving SEPTA would involve several steps, including drafting bylaws, appointing officers and obtaining charter status. Despite the work that needs to be done, Colton said he is optimistic, citing the fervent support and engagement from the community.
The next informational meeting is scheduled for March 12 at 7 p.m. at Freeport High School at the Distance Learning Center. All interested parents and Freeport residents are encouraged to attend. The hope is to create the new SEPTA by June, so that the group is up and running and meeting regularly by the time school resumes in September, officials said.
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JANUARY 29, 2024 is a night Triantafyllou will never forget. He etched himself into the Nassau County and North Shore boys’ basketball record book by scoring his 1,000th career points in a victory over Lawrence. He reached the plateau in thrilling fashion with a last-second three pointer, giving him 40 points for the game. “Big V” as he’s called, ranks among the county’s scoring leaders at 22 ppg and has the Vikings in line for a high playoff seed.
Senior Christian Greene proved the most dominant, achieving three first period pins including two in under just 30 seconds.
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GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook .................5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway ....... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence ........ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp......... 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 Girls Basketball: Westbury at Uniondale ................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach.............. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Freeport...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Kennedy .................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Plainview ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont .......................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Carey ......................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Long Beach at V.S. Central ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at East Meadow .........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham .................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun.......................... 2 p.m. Girls Basketball: Kennedy at South Side..............3:30 p.m.
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Freeport thrives in qualifier By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com
Prior to the 2023-24 season, fourth-year Freeport wrestling head coach Matt Cellan set out a lofty goal to qualify around 20 for the individual county championships. The Red Devils did not quite meet that high metric, but exceeded last year’s total with 14 earning spots to compete on the big stage at Hofstra’s Mack Sports Complex this weekend and the potential for two more receiving wildcards. Freeport’s success on the mats at qualifiers last Saturday held at Mineola High School included three first place showings in eighthgrader Christian Mccravey (101 pounds), sophomore Kerry Ellis (131) and senior Christian Greene (190). “It was a mixed bag as we had a couple of outstanding performances and a couple of people that left a little bit out there,” Cellan said. “We wanted 20 and that is a lofty goal that we have only done maybe once as a program, but we got 14 in and had seven finalists so overall it was a really good tournament.” Greene proved to be the most domi-
nant wrestler in the tournament with three first period pins including two in under 30 seconds. The senior pinned Hewlett’s Peter Santosin just 17 seconds in the battle for first place and enters the county championships with a strong chance to reach the top of the podium. McCravey, who moved down a weight after competing at 108 for much of the season, has shined this season after making history last season as the first Freeport seventh grader to qualify for counties. He dominated Hewlett’s Andrew Spencer in the championship finals, 17-1, and Cellan said he has potential to place among the top three in the county. Kerry Ellis captured first place in the 131 weight class with a pin of Mineola’s Isaiah Rivera 1:35 into the match. Ellis, who entered qualifiers as the third seed, recorded three first period wins in the tournament, and has made solid gains throughout the winter. “He gets better every week,” said Cellan of Ellis. “Every week he is really focused on his training and he is listening to his coaches.” Four Freeport wrestlers recorded run-
ner-up finishers at qualifiers including Jahari Lloyd (116), Carlos Aguilar (170), Jordan Addison (215) and Edwin Aracena (285). Ararcena nearly took first place in the heavyweight division falling 3-2 in overtime to Samuel Ilizarov of Roslyn,. Adison and senior Juan Ramos both compete in a deep 215 pound division, but have a solid chance to win a county title. Ramos, who earned All-County honors as a junior, placed third in qualifiers with a pin of Hewlett’s Michael Mirvis in 41 seconds. Also placing third in qualifiers for the Red Devils were Noah Rowe (135) and Ivo Gonzalez (160). Freeport wrestlers who qualified with four place showings were Joshua Cabrera (108), Kelvin Abreu (145) and John Sarald (285). Yosiah De la Rosa (190 and Dylan Torres (108) both placed fifth in qualifiers. They may still earn a spot in the county championships as wildcards, which will be determined in the middle of the week. “We have a really good group of kids,” Cellan said. “It’s enjoyable to be around kids that work hard and do the right thing.”
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Long Island is in dire need of volunteer firefighters. Here in Nassau County, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. “It’s a crisis,” said Michael Uttaro, Nassau County’s fire marshal. The county saw a large boost in volunteer firefighters just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reaching more than 10,000 strong at its peak. But that enthusiasm has since dwindled, Uttaro said, and protecting communities depends on those willing to step up and defend it. “We had a little bit of a spike where people wanted to help their communities,” he said. “They were inspired and had feelings of patriotism. That has waned off. And it’s waned off significantly.” But not all is lost. Edward Tase Jr., president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, believes it is up to local fire departments — and ultimately the state — to help fix this issue and raise volunteer numbers. In fact, the state firefighters association is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to properly invest in recruitment efforts. Otherwise, the volunteer-based system that has always fueled Long Island may
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. eventually collapse, forcing both Nassau and Suffolk counties to move toward professional firefighters, like those in neighboring New York City. And that could get expensive. The 80,000 volunteers who staff fire departments throughout the state save taxpayers $4.7 billion each year, according to a state firefighters association study. There are 179 fire departments on Long Island — more than 70 of them found in Nassau — with all but two being volunteer. “We’re fighting with the government right now,” Tase said. “When you join as
a volunteer firefighter, you get a $200 credit on your state income tax. I’m pushing to get it to $800, and pushing for the state to understand the value that we provide.” But volunteering comes with other perks and benefits beyond the income tax credit: breaks on property taxes, grants and scholarships for free or reduced college tuition, and even retirement benefits and service pensions. “We need to do better and connect more with the communities we serve,” Uttaro said, adding that by having better
community connections, the county can not only grow its active volunteer roster, but also increase the fire department’s diversity. Although Nassau’s population is becoming more diverse, those demographics aren’t always translating over into the community fire departments. “We’re missing those folks,” Uttaro said, “and the opportunity to get them to join and let them know about the community they just moved into, and how they can help.” Another state study found that nearly half of New York residents are interested in volunteering at their local fire department — something Uttaro says he wants to capitalize on. More than “66 percent of the people surveyed said they would stop down at their local firehouse to get more information on volunteering,” the fire marshal said, “so now it is our job to roll out the welcome mat.” Regina Cabrera found her way to volunteering for her local fire department in Patchogue. And despite what some might believe about doing this kind of work, there is still plenty of opportunity to still have a life outside of the fire station. “I have a social life,” she said. “I go to church. I have a 9-to-5. I do a lot. But why not push yourself to do something? You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.”
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aspects of (video) publication that I can At Farmingdale, Torres has a focus take with me when the internship is in marketing, while Valladares has a over.” Valladares, a lifelong Huntington resminor in finance. Both learned about the village’s internship program from ident, is auditing Freeport’s marinas, counting boats, and is helpthe college’s School of Busiing village Assessor Megan ness internship coordinator, Martinez with billings. ValLisa Lubrano. ladares, who said she loves Torres is originally from numbers, has helped with Ridgewood, Queens. Torres the accounting for her parand her family moved out of ents’ businesses over the the city at the start of the years — her father owns a pandemic in 2020, and evenlandscaping company, and tually settled in Malverne. her mother owns a deli — Torres hopes for a career in taking on such tasks as profsocial media management it-loss statements. When for corporations. she’s finished with school “It was beautifully turned she plans on pursuing a into, like, a daycare,” she master’s in accounting. said of the armory. “There’s “I really enjoy making the basketball team that’s sure that everything’s corthere. The mayor would also MarjorIe rect — that all the numbers love to incorporate a trade Valladares add up to what they’re supschool. So it’s something village intern, posed to,” she said of her that’s going to benefit the Freeport internship. community, as well as bring The program’s intent is the Village of Freeport more together, and incorporate us into even for interns to interact with various promore of a community than we already fessionals at different stages of their careers, and to gain insights into teamare.” While this is Torres’ first experience work and organizational dynamics. Kirin video production, she has a back- wan envisions the experience as instruground in community outreach. “So I mental in shaping the interns’ ability to have some experiences I’m able to bring function effectively in team-oriented to the table,” she said, “but I’m grateful environments, a crucial attribute in that they’re showing me dif ferent today’s workplace.
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freeport interns olivia torres and marjorie Valladares report to human resources director Conor Kirwan. The internship program is just one aspect of the village’s commitment to working with young people. The Summer Youth Program, now over 30 years old, is a grant-funded initiative tailored to low- and moderate-income youth, which teaches them the workings various village departments. It has proven
to be a pipeline for future talent, with participants — including Kirwan himself — transitioning into full-time jobs with the village. The program is currently entering its recruitment phase for the upcoming summer, so any interested young people should get in touch with the village.
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Freeport Teams clash with robotic fervor In a display of technological prowess, nine tech-savvy teams hailing from Freeport High School, J. W. Dodd Middle School, and Caroline G. Atkinson School left a mark on the 9th annual VEX Robotics Competition, hosted by the Freeport School District. The event took place on Saturday, February 4, 2024, with the setup commencing at 8:30 a.m. The competition unfolded from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event witnessed fierce competition as more than 30 teams, including representatives from schools and organizations across Long Island and New York City, gathered at Freeport High School’s Gymnasium. The teams from Freeport High School exhibited their engineering acumen as they went head-to-head with their counterparts, all vying for supremacy in the challenging VEX Robotics Competition. The competition featured robots meticulously crafted by each team to meet the exacting specifications of VEX Robotics Competition’s Over Under game. A panel of judges, including professionals from Davis Aircraft Products Corp, DeVilbiss Healthcare, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Vaughn College, and others, evaluated the teams based on their robots’ ability to execute intricate maneuvers. The judging process also included interviews with team members. The Gymnasium buzzed with excitement as the robots, each a testament to innovation and teamwork, navigated the competition arena. Spectators marveled at the technological marvels on display, capturing the moment with photos and videos of the robotic creations. In the end, the teams of Overclock 16099A and Coast2coast Robotics 62880C ended up winning the competition. Both are private tutoring/after school robotics programs from Flushing and Bayside respectively. The Freeport High School Gymnasium, located at 50 S. Brookside Ave, Freeport, NY 11520, served as the dynamic backdrop for this celebration of innovation and education. As the day concluded, it was evident that the 9th annual VEX Robotics Competition had not only showcased technological achievements but had also fostered a spirit of camaraderie and learning among the participating students. –Mohammad Rafiq
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Students vied for supremacy in this challenging yet supportive and competitive environment.
Assistant Principal Latisa Graham, left, Assistant Superintendent Glori Engel, juniors David de la llera, Stanton Deans, Ian Christensen, Kevin Yang, science facilitator and robotics coach Matthew Yatsyla. Student Ian Christensen poses with his robotic.
Referee Assistant Kendra Teran, left, field managers Karen Vigil Claros, Christine Farjado, Mia Leigh, tower manager Naomi Belgrave at Freeport High School.
Freshman Oliver Deckey, left, Sophomore Timothy McKenna, hold triballs and attempt to score points. The object of the game is to score triballs in the goal on the other end of a field. Success depends on making a robot that can traverse the field with effectively.
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By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Floyd McNeil, considered a Bloods gang member was sentenced on Jan. 31 to 25 years in prison for the 2020 murder of a 21-year old man and the attempted murder of another individual at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Freeport in 2020. McNeil, 27, was convicted after a trial before Judge Howard Sturim in 2023 of seconddegree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. McNeil was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison consecutive to a 25-year sentence McNeil is already serving after being convicted of secondAnne DOnnelly degree attempted murder and District Attorney assault, criminal use of a firearm, and two counts of criminal possession of weapon after a Sept. 2019 shooting in Hempstead. “This defendant caused unbelievable pain and suffering, senselessly murdering a 21-year-old man, and nearly killing another because they interrupted a gang meeting in a park,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release. “Floyd McNeil is an incredibly dangerous individual, wreaking havoc in Hempstead and Freeport in 2019 and 2020,” she added. “Today’s sentence ensures that McNeil’s violence in those communities will finally end. Our thoughts remain with the family of Taffarie
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Nassau County District attorney Anne Donnelly discussed the sentencing of Bloods gang member Floyd McNeil, 27 for the murder of 21 year old Taffaire Haughton in 2020. Haughton, and we hope this sentence provides some measure of justice.” Donnelly said that on Nov. 28 21-year old Taffaire Haughton and a second 19-year-old individual were at the park in Freeport. The victims were stated to have been followed by several Bloods gang members who were believed to be attending a gang meeting in the park. When Haughton and the other individual attempted to leave the park their exit was blocked by gang members, including McNeil. McNeil and his co-defendant Christopher Anderson fired at the victims, striking
them both. Haughton, having been shot twice, was taken to Nassau University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The other victim who was hit was treated for his injuries at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. McNeil and Anderson were both arrested in 2022 by detective’s of the NCPD’s Homicide Squad. Andersen pleaded guilty in June 2023 before Sturim to second-degree murder and attempted murder. Andersen was sentenced in August 2023 to 22 years to life in prison.
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NYU Langone unveils ambulatory care center By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
NYU Langone designed its new ambulatory care facility with a goal in mind: Creating a one-stop destination for patients’’ medical needs. The hospital — at 1111 Franklin Ave., in Garden City — offers more than 30 specialties under one roof, intended to make the days of running between appointments and specialists a thing of the past. “So, it’s no longer having the patient go to multiple places — the places come to them,” said Martin Chavez, chief of maternal-fetal medicine, at the Garden City center. “And it’s not so bad of a place to be when you need services.” The new hospital encompasses an entire half-mile block — which some neighbors may remember as the old Bloomingdale’s store — making it the largest ambulatory care center on Long Island. The $170 million facility is the latest development in Nassau County’s goal of becoming a premier site for health care, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The county is investing a significant amount of money in marketing Nassau County as a destination site for medical tourism,” he said. “I believe this is very, very important for our economy. It is a jewel in our whole economic development of the region. “That’s what’s so great, is to have a
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Fostering a collaborative environment was one of the most important design priorities, senior director Jean Marie Addeo said. The 300 doctors and 600 nurses and support staff work together to make patients feel comfortable. facility like this. So that people in this community who have a medical condition can get the high-quality, first-class treatment — I would say world-class treatment — here that you don’t find in many places across the world.” The ambulatory care center expects 35,000 patient visits every month, NYU Langone officials say they want to deliver hospital care without an atmosphere of coldness or sterility. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, colorful couches and coffee tables, and an outdoor garden.
“It makes a huge difference — you can see it in our patients,” Chavez said. “You can see it when our patients are able to come in and be in a comfortable environment as they wait. “Whether it’s an exam room, an ultrasound room, a consultation room, it doesn’t matter. They feel at ease. They feel safe. They feel like it’s the level of care they deserve and expect.” Experiencing illness or chronic health issues is stressful enough. The ambulatory care center is designed to remove the added challenge of juggling different spe-
cialists. Someone who is visiting a pulmonologist and discovers heart issues, for example, can now just head down the hallway to the cardiology department, rather than be caught in a cycle of referrals. “It’s not only a wonderful environment for our patients, it’s a wonderful environment to be a clinician for patients as well,” Chavez said. “Now all I have to do is walk down the hall and I can get a consultation, or talk with a colleague about a complex patient.” Balancing 25 consolidated practices and 32 specialties was no small feat, facility senior director JeanMarie Addeo said. She and other NYU Langone administrators had to figure out which departments should be separated, which should be neighbors, and which needed the most space. The resulting flow has created a very collaborative environment. The 600 nurses and support staff even have something of a running competition, Addeo said: Memorize each of the 300 doctors’ names, specialties and floors so they can match any patient to any doctor. Although the care center’s resources play a significant role in its success with patients, she added, the staffers are the real key to quality health care. “I’m incredibly proud of this beautiful, wonderful facility,” Blakeman said. “But more importantly, the people that work here that provide health care to our whole population.”
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By Karen Bloom Super Sunday weekend is upon us. And with it, the start of the Year of the Dragon, which arrives Feb. 10. Before everyone’s attention turns to the Big Game, why not partake of some more New Year’s revelry with an Asian twist? So take out the broom and sweep away the winter doldrums with a Lunar New Year gathering. The dragon is the sixth year of the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 years (and 12 different animals) total. A majestic and lucky creature in Chinese folklore, the dragon symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. According to the Chinese horoscope, 2024 is a year full of potential and opportunities for personal growth, professional success and social impact. The dragon is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. Each element gives the dragon a different personality and destiny. Actually the Year of the Wood Dragon, 2024 is also known as Yang Wood on Dragon, or Jia Chen. The fixed element of the dragon (chen) is Earth (Wu), which represents stability, honesty and loyalty. The variable element of the dragon in 2024 is yang wood, or jia, further representing growth, creativity and flexibility. The wood dragon, according to the lore, is the most creative and visionary of the dragons. They are optimistic, ambitious and adventurous — ready to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are also generous, compassionate, and loyal to their friends. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is expected to be a time of visionary leaders, innovators and problem solvers. It’s also predicted to be a great year to start new projects, explore new opportunities, and create value for yourself and others. Lunar New Year is all about spectacle, from those ubiquitous fireworks and dancing dragons, to an assortment of delectable food. That’s why it’s a holiday anyone can enjoy — and a great time to host a party. From the décor and color scheme, to the food, Lunar New Year is rich in beautiful symbols. If you’ve got a round table, this is the time to use it, because it is a sign of wholeness. Decorate it with red and gold accents to represent good luck and prosperity. During Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. People wear red, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “hong bao” (or “lucky money”) in red envelopes. That’s because red symbolizes happiness, abundance and good fortune. It also symbolizes fire, which according to legend, can drive away bad luck. There are all sorts of symbolic foods, each associated with specific blessings or good luck. Noodles — in dishes such as Snake Alley Noodles — stand for longevity. Pork symbolizes wealth. A whole chicken? Completeness and prosperity. Supplement the meal with other symbolic foods, such as pot stickers or spring rolls (said to bring prosperity because they resemble gold ingots); a bowl of tangerines or oranges
(their Chinese names sound like the words for “luck” and “wealth”); fortune cookies to go with dessert — you can even insert your own customized fortunes for the year ahead. For the ultimate in a customized fortune, make homemade fortune cookies and write creative fortunes to delight and amuse your guests. And at the stroke of midnight, open your doors and windows to release the stresses of the old year.
Lucky Day Stir Fry
• 1/3 cup stir-fry Sauce • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips • 10 to 12 ears canned whole baby corn, rinsed (optional) Combine stir-fry sauce and garlic. Cut asparagus crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
Classic Fried Rice
• 6 strips bacon, cut 1/2-inch pieces • 1 egg, beaten • 8 green onions and tops, sliced • 4 cups cold, cooked rice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to the side of the pan; add egg and scramble. Move egg over and add green onions to the skillet; saute for about a minute. Stir in the rice, add garlic and soy sauce. Toss until mixture is well blended and heated through.
Snake Alley Noodles
• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 pound ground pork • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 3/4 cup chopped green onions and tops • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp, rinsed and drained Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Stir-fry pork with ginger, garlic and red pepper in hot wok or large skillet over medium heat, until pork is cooked. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Pour over noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Relive those great R&B tunes of days gone by as some top R&B groups take the stage at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center for an evening of classic sounds. Blue Magic, Black Ivory and The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear sing their greatest hits. The evening is hosted by ‘Big Murph’ of Classic Soul 107.5 FM’s ‘Murph in the Morning and Instant Classic Radio Show.’ Sing along to such favorites as ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ ‘I Miss You,’ ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Sideshow.’ The iconic Philly soul group Blue Magic — known for dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves — peaked in 1974 with the Top 10 pop hit ‘Sideshow.’ Romantic, sensual, soothing and captivating are the words that describe Blue Magic’s musical talents. They reached Gold status with ‘Sideshow,’ their first million-selling hit single. Besides their exquisite vocal harmonies. they’re also known for their masterful storytelling choreography. Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi. edu/pac, or (516) 877-4000.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on. Almost Queen is back with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, they transport you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Their authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Friends of the Brothers visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Hear songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers’ career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Lunar New Year celebration Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. Stop by to learn all about this special year, which is believed to bring an abundance of opportunities, wealth and luck for everyone. Make a dragon craft to take home at the drop-in program. For ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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.
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Mi Amor My Love Elegant Affair Enjoy a pre-Valentines day party, at Prestige Palace and Bar, Saturday, Feb. 10, starting at 11 p.m. Listen to some R&B music, soul, and have a great time. The party goes until 4 a.m. $34. 40 W Merrick Rd. Call (516) 2401616 for more.
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Chess for Adults Chess helps to keep the mind young and the intellect active. Freeport Memorial Library continues its weekly Chess for Adults series, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 or for more information.
Be My Valentine’s wine tasting Enjoy a Valentine’s celebration at Bleu Island Bar, Saturday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of wines and mingle during this relaxed Valentine’s Day celebration. $33.85 fee. 103 Woodcleft Ave. Visit BleuIslandRestaurant.com for more information.
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Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper continues to delight audiences everywhere. The most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 11, noon. Follow along in this fast-paced musical production as the ragged Cinderella meets up with the handsome prince looking for a bride. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
Adult Coloring Participate in an adult coloring session at Freeport Memorial Library, Friday, Feb. 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. It is meant to have a calming effect on the adult mind. Meetings are easygoing and coloring pages and pencils for adults will be provided. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274.
Lactation support group La Leche league meets every second Wednesday monthly, at 10 a.m., at the Unitarian Church. Parents, babies, toddlers, grandparents, all support people are welcome. 228 South Ocean Ave. For more information, contact Regina at (469) 348-6660, or visit the group’s Facebook page at La Leche League of Baldwin Freeport.
Entertainment with a slice The Remedy, a rock and dance cover band, performs at Montana Brothers Pizzeria & Catering, Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Enjoy a great set and some yummy slices. 385 South Main St. Visit MontanaBrothers.com or call (516) 379-3053.
Mardi Gras fundraiser Enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser, Saturday Feb. 10, at Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center. With food samplings from “the Jerk on the Water” and plenty of wine, beer, and cider; music provided by Chuk Fowler. $75 per person. 195 Woodcleft Ave. Visit SparkleOnStage.org for information.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 20, 2024, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 15, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 20, 2024 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February, 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2022 - 2023 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2023. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 9 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes. IMPORTANT THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. TOwN OF HEMPSTEAd SCHOOL:9 FREEPORT Name Parcel Group Lot MC CORMICK HAROLD 54 B 00050 BENJAMIN JACQUELINE 54052 00090 9,286-288 SANDERS JEFFERY 54052 02750 LOBBAN KEVIN & YOLANDA 54053 01820 182-185 LORNA G PROPERTIES INC 54055 01770 177,187 PAULING-PAYNE CHRISTINE 54061 00730 73,172 SANFORD ANDRE 54061 00770 JAILALL JAGMOHAN TRUST 54075 00050 PAYAMPS MIGUEL 54082 00190 GRAY BRUCE WILLIAM 54084 00010 DUPUY KATHLEEN 54086 01020 JAGNOW BARBARA & JAGNOW ILONA 54087 02230 ROSADO LOURDES & ROSADO ROSA 54088 00020 DUNN JERMAINE 54088 01320 THOMPSON KEITH & MELANIE 54091 01160 SINGH DIPRAJ 54198 01030 103,204 MESSAM WAINRIGHT 54198 01770
Amount 2,848.70 913.93 6,404.90 12,406.51 1,534.79 17,553.22 1,000.58 15,883.91 16,871.37 631.37 844.58 11,469.49 7,704.63 13,896.01 7,090.86 771.45 1,106.08
BORZYM PEARL 54199 03880 388-389 FLANAGAN ETAL JOSEPH 54202 00090 KANTOR IRVING & ISRAEL 54209 01480 WEISMAN HARVEY 54300 00560 WRIGHT HELGA 54302 00270 VILLEDA WIL DONALDO 54302 01040 SUNRAMA 54304 00920 302 LOCUST AVENUE LLC 54308 00470 MANU HOLDINGS LLC 54311 01400 140 SCATURRO MARK & DERIENZO NICOLE 54315 0446UCA02850 CURTIS ALCIDES 54318 02160 KITZEN IRA 54319 00820 82-88 ZHANG XU 54323 00520 SAXON LULA 54334 02860 JACKSON BENJAMIN 54336 00380 38-39,122 LEVENSON EUGENE LIFE ESTATE 54336 01280 128 DRUMMOND STEPHEN & VANESSA 54337 00600 60-65,118-122,138-140 BATEMAN SHAKIRA 54338 00520 52-53 HARKER-MAYO ARICHA 54457 01090 HUGHES SYDNEY & GABRIELLE 54462 00290 ROUTIER REYNOLD 54487 00140 144 N BROOKSIDE LLC 54490 00060 SMITH RAMEL 54490 00090 KANERIS MARKELLA & MARY & MICHA 55195 00730 73-74 MERA DENIS 55210 00060 VAILES RSR 55210 00070 BERNARD JOCELYN & LILLY 55210 00850 33 GRAND AVENUE CORP 55210 00920 PEGUES ORA LEE & 55210 08330 PHILPOTTS MARGARET M 55211 01360 136-139 CRAIG KELLY & CRAIG RACHAEL&CRA 55212 01490 149-150 CABILDO REVOCABLE TRUIST 55213 07290 KENNEDY THOMAS & MARY 55224 04060 406-407 TAYLOR JAMES & ROSE 55224 04750 475-476 SHADE WILLIAM & MAR 55226 03840 384-386 SUN YUNZHONG 55226 03920 WARNER EUGENE 55226 03960 Boley-bembry Jean D 55230 02660 RIDDLE HOLDINGS LLC 55231 00020 EL BALCON PROPERTIES CORP 55234 00500 VASQUEZ MAXIMILIANO 55234 00670 TAFURI RICHARD 552360101050 70 NORTH MAIN STREET LLC 552360102050 ARC REAL ESTATE LLC 55237 01350 135-136 FIGUEROA SAMUEL 55239 00320 BLOUNT CORA 55241 00200 SEVERINO LUIS DANIEL 55241 03060 306 ROBINSON PALPHANELIA & GLADYS 55245 01860 186-187 HH & H INVESTMENTS INC 55246 00690 69-70 RIDDICK GEORGE & MARY 55247 01010 101-102 MC GROWTHER PANGETA 55247 02250 225-226 DERRON MARGARET 55250 02590 259-260
1,163.43
1,263.07 1,254.02 753.83 5,788.18 12,036.43 1,770.27 824.33 15,499.65 2,211.65 7,852.38 12,555.24 5,199.22 4,514.83 10,672.75 631.03 13,201.24 1,489.55 10,284.90 6,614.56 880.86 1,468.39 1,480.48 1,076.48 796.42 6,851.94 10,546.32 1,335.56 1,199.71 9,585.51 5,671.53 11,685.40 8,326.10 6,374.27 9,606.31 949.18 6,012.88 7,189.81 6,320.65 637.21 756.78 10,269.81 2,199.28 8,751.17 1,471.38 10,447.49 7,914.35 1,128.34 9,959.87 7,963.65 4,232.10 1,426.81
WILLIAM SERVE INC 55250 02790 279-280 SINGLETON SR WILLIE & MELMER 55250 02980 SMITH SAMUEL & DOLORES 55251 02840 CANTY-JORDAN ROSEMARIE 55254 00360 36-39 JONES ARTHUR & TOLLIE 55254 01630 RAJCOOMAR PREM 55254 01890 THORNTON MARIE 55255 00100 THOMPSON IAN & AUDREY 55256 02280 SCOTT SID & MINNIE 55258 01450 DAB DEVELOPMENT LLC 55258 01680 SLOANE SQUARE PROPERTIES LLC 55259 00060 219-229 NORTH MAIN STREET LLC 55259 01200 219-229 NORTH MAIN STREET LLC 55259 01210 TUCKER ANNIE 55260 00120 MELENDEZ JR NAPOLEON & MELENDE 55261 00090 D & M 55 CORP 55263 00180 PUNTIEL ROGER A CUEVAS & 55265 01220 HENDRICKS ROOSEVELT & ESTHER 55269 00050 WOODLEY HAZLE 55275 00010 1-2 LAWRENCE PHILLIP LIFE ESTATE 55277 02220 222-223 MORRIS LUCIUS & LOUISE 55279 00730 73-76 MORRIS L L 55279 01710 ROOSEVELT PROPERTIES INC 55281 01880 188-192 EASON LETHA 55283 00440 44-45 ORTEGA RAMON 55288 03040 CHARLES HERMAN E & SCALES BERNA 55357 08720 872,913 COLOMBUS N 259 CORP 55361 11080 JIMENEZ LORENZO & MORRISON SARA 55361 11220 ALEXANDER JOHN 55363 06170 617-618 STUART KENNETH 55364 06730 673-674 QUIROZ SANDRA & DIOGENES 55370 01490 149,150 286 N MAIN STREET LLC 55370 02470 HSBC BANK USA NA TRU 55370 02490 BRYANT TRUST 55372 00280 SELL JUSTIN 55372 02370 237-239 ARRINDELL VERA DIANE 55376 12100 1210-1214 COMBS KENNETH E & BARBARA 55382 13660 1366,1367,1407 EDWARD ADRIENNE 55384 00210 21-23,56 HOLZMACHER ALBERT 55384 00270 27-29 LORCA JUAN & DORA 55384 00420 DEBARROS EARL R & JACQUELINE T 55386 03600 STEVENSON DANIEL L 55389 00050 5-6 WHITTEN SWAZETTE Y 55391 01780 178-179 RACHEL MAURER REALTY CORP 62 A 00880 88,89,187 G S N REALTY CO INC 62 A 03390 FORSYTHE REALTY ENTERPRISES LLC 62 D 03660 KAUR KAMLESH & SINGH JOGINDER 62029 00320 BETHEA CHEKESHA 62031 00140 BUFFALOE CATHERINE & JOHNSON AD 62033 03320 OAKFIELD CORPORATION 62035 03160 CARRASQUILLO RAFAEL 62036 00080 PATHWAY ENTERPRISE LLC 62044 03920
12,129.39 3,947.21 823.30 5,893.28 1,314.41 721.52 1,344.63 1,109.11 771.36 3,041.98 4,491.57 42,103.98 29,831.51 9,358.34 8,862.44 5,862.12 923.87 10,932.18 4,179.21 5,473.35 6,390.15 8,305.66 38,636.36 8,860.88 19,226.98 6,735.74 9,773.94 9,110.43 6,362.82 10,331.85 5,937.56 12,699.32 15,850.27 771.45 9,727.24 1,269.09 913.80 16,716.36 3,290.67 10,610.77 1,420.09 7,188.85 4,354.57 5,937.48 325.70 1,042.36 7,484.35 818.46 10,734.76 37,599.29 839.03 449.62
315 FBT REALTY INC 1,011.94 62044 03960 LINDNER H MM 6,674.64 62047 00150 GRAWIN SONDRA 1,163.44 62047 02170 MARTINEZ ALICIA 9,061.14 62047 03170 TORRES FRANCIA HELEN 733.28 62047 03420 AIB HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP 1,350.65 62049 00770 77-78 KUDLEK THOMAS & PHYLLIS 5,117.56 62050 00040 J&d Brothers Realty Inc 13,635.98 62053 03490 NADERI AHMAD S & NADERI AHMAD H 8,091.40 62053 03500 350-351 BUSTILLO JUAN 1,601.20 62054 03100 SNEDIKER DONALD J 9,216.06 62055 02560 256,257 SINGH GAINDA & ROOKMIN 787.32 62057 00600 60-61 DOLAN DARRIE 10,207.84 62058 00140 WHEELER SYLVIA ELLIOTT 9,609.47 62058 00190 ALIZAI MALIK 15,693.60 62062 02730 273-275 58 EAST BEDELL RE HOLDINGS LLC 4,746.37 62069 01200 120-121 11 FIRST STREET PROPERTIES INC 1,178.57 62069 02070 RAMNARINE RONALD J 1,598.18 62073 05370 537-539 WHALEY REALTY II LLC 3,319.94 62075 00160 NUNEZ L GARCIA & CARLOS 1,368.73 62075 00210 SCIENTIFIC OPTIONS LLC 13,214.15 62076 00060 SPARACO CAROL A 19,452.67 62082 00150 15-18,23,31-32 SPARACO CAROL A 13,314.17 62082 00380 RAY STREET PROPERTIES LLC 1,715.78 62086 00020 DEBEN REALTY CORP 906.29 62088 00460 KRUT ROBERT P & JOELLEN KOESTNE 1,901.73 62088 00780 CAGAN TOD S 1,199.69 62088 02760 ORTH KATHLEEN 4,941.29 62090 00590 59-62 LIN LIPENG 6,147.75 62090 01340 BROWN YOLANDA C & TOD 874.28 62090 01560 156-157 MICHLOW SPENCER 495.82 62090 06050 WARMAD HOMES INC 630.13 62090 06080 KAREKINIAN PAUL & QUEROL ANGELA 1,534.79 62091 02270 227-228 BOSSIE JOSEPHINE 743.55 62091 02900 290-291 JACOB POST INC 8,968.10 62092 03280 328-330, 461 RAZZANO FUNDS TRUST 840.49 62092 04410 DUPUIS GERALD & KATINA 1,694.81 62092 04440 PRASTIL LOUIS 727.41 62093 08900 ZAGORSKI MARY E 1,228.11 62094 01260 SPARACO CAROL A 1,148.37 62096 02480 248-250 APONTE CHRISTOPHER L 707.06 62097 03560 SIMS JR KING 652.50 62097 03650 LAGEMANN FRED T 10,548.71 62097 03780 FRISOLONE JOHN & BEVERLY 340.65 62103 0245UCA01130 245 CA 113 UNIT 126 DRAGO JOSEPH & REHN 4,764.81 62103 0245UCA01130 245 CA 113 UNIT 305 MINISSALE FRANK & NINA 356.76 62103 0245UCA01130 245 CA 113 UNIT 412 UNGER DONNA 5,325.66 62103 0245UCA01130 245 CA 113 UNIT 439 CHAMPION MORTGAGE CO 1,244.96 62106 03910 391-392,426 MELNICK MURRAY & CAROL 1,295.98 62110 00010 NUNEZ VICTOR 1,552.92 62127 00160 BROWN JAMES B 15,556.90 62130 00060
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GILL C RUSSELL & L 11,724.37 62130 00100 GIBSON DIANA 730.33 62133 00110 NEWMAN NORVELLA 14,732.83 62135 01090 JOSEPH BRIAN 1,888.02 62135 01990 MOULTERIE ELIZABETH 4,860.81 62137 00130 BREEZE BROS ALUMINUM & VINYL SI 7,647.44 62139 00140 SARKA ROBERT & PATRICIA 2,481.23 62141 01080 BIERRIA-ANDERSON PAMELA 301.48 62147 05370 MONTESDEOCA HECTOR & LOLA 5,090.34 62152 00110 GIERASIMIUK ANETA 2,434.52 62156 00240 JAGNOW ILONA 10,969.99 62156 00300 JAGNOW ETAL ARNIN & BARBARA 2,328.79 62156 06260 626-627 DIHAL HARDEO 5,716.36 62156 07560 756-757 ROBERTS SYLVIA 661.94 62156 07670 LEONARDI JOSEPH 1,061.47 62156 0772UCA00390 772 CA39 UNIT 2 CONEVERY ANNMARIE & PETER & 477.89 62156 0772UCA00390 772 CA39 UNIT 302 WALLACE MAVIS (TRUST) 5,977.77 62156 0772UCA00390 772 CA39 UNIT 306 GROVER ALBERT 6,239.01 62156 0772UCA00390 772 CA39 UNIT 404 ZVITCOVICH BART & MENLINGER KAR 831.68 62158 04940 494-496 LINDROTH ALBERT & PATRICIA 2,952.85 62161 02560 256-258 POTTER ALLAN & OTTO NISA 12,346.34 62162 02940 294-296 LARSON HOPE 5,562.11 62162 03220 HARDING RONALD R 5,636.52 62166 04250 HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIAT 5,078.07 62172 01050 105-107 BUTLER MARTIN 787.62 62172 01140 114-116 KRIS RAIN DEVELOPMENT INC 1,202.96 62173 02620 262-266 & 311 ALEX EVAN CO LLC 29,414.58 62175 00010 1,308-310 ALEC EVAN CO LLC 12,949.09 62175 03110 311-313 NICKS HOLDINGS LLC & ZBAK REALT 13,544.70 62175 03420 250 WOODCLEFT AVE CORP 2,797.92 62175 03460 BGC PROPERTIES INC 3,735.94 62176 03250 325-329 JAGNOW BARBARA & LLONA 2,216.36 62176 03300 330-336 262 WOODCLEFT AVENUE CORP 24,145.42 62176 03800 JAGNOW ARNIM & ILONA 1,190.10 62176 03810 JAGNOW ARNIM & ILONA 1,329.51 62176 03820 JAGNOW BARBARA & ILONA 2,593.36 62176 03830 JAGNOW BARBARA & ILONA 933.54 62176 03840 KRIS RAIN DEVELOPMENT INC 11,585.00 62177 0004 4-6 KRIS RAIN DEVELOPMENT INC 4,788.44 62177 00070 7-10 VIDAS COUSINS REALTY CORP 488.78 62177 00480 48-49 NICKS HOLDINGS LLC & ZBAK REALT 30,207.11 62177 00650 65-70 JAGNOW BARBARA & ILONA 2,597.41 62177 00880 88-94 319 WOODCLEFT AVE REALTY CORP 11,167.11 62177 01130 113-117 397 WOODCLEFT NAUTICAL MILE LLC 22,435.52 62177 0220 220-221 395 WOODCLEFT HOLDING LLC 55,183.12 62177 05200 520-521 VIDAS COUSINS REALTY CORP 1,463.17 62177 05240 RUFF HOUSE RESCUE INC 787.62 62178 04710 471-473 RUFF HOUSE RESCUE INC 1,002.94 62178 04990 499 JOHNSON KIRK 7,963.65 62180 04220 CINTORINO ANTHONY & GLORIA 770.00 62182 01240 124-125,222-223 612 MILLER AVE GROUP CORP 1,598.18 62183 01050 105,379
RUBIN JEROLD & RUBIN REBA 62183 03080 308-309 DOMINGUEZ MARITZA & LUIS G & AR 62184 02880 288-291 BELLS GLORIA A LIFE ESTATE 62186 00010 CRISTANI RICHARD & I 62186 02330 233-235 MENTORE ROBERT P & JANICE 62186 05240 1 BRANCH LLC 62187 06470 647-650 CONCEPCION JULISSA & GAGUANCELA 62187 06510 651-653 REESE KENNETH A 62187 07960 395 WOODCLEFT HOLDING LLC 62189 01280 128-132 395 WOODCLEFT HOLDING LLC 62189 01330 133-136 395 WOODCLEFT HOLDING LLC 62189 01650 395 WOODCLEFT HOLDING LLC 62189 01660 DEBONIS THOMAS 62196 00030 5 BROADWAY ASSOC LLC 62198 03160 MICCIULLI GERALDINE & ARMAND L 62198 03170 129 SOUTH MAIN STREET CORP 62198 03180 CARR JR GREGORY & FRANCHINA EMI 62205 00040 JOHNSON RUSSELL A 62206 00130 SOMERVILLE SYLVIA 62227 00020 BROWER WILLIAM & RUTH 62230 00570 LIFE CHANGING CONSULTING LLC 62236 00570
1,586.13 1,447.25 704.55
15,291.88 11,825.27 2,428.61 387.56 1,427.66 5,792.14 4,754.67 5,465.03 4,464.91 855.19 2,829.47 9,337.08 8,974.76 13,255.41 8,782.14 5,463.30 1,223.84 7,131.71
agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. • The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. •The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. •If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.
However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding,
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This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:
TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against CYNTHIA RICHARDSON, 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 December 6, 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 February 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 196 East Seaman Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55 Block 382 Lot 62. All that lot, or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $201,748.70 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 003636/2015. 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.” Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee File # CHJNY474 144351 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 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. PLANET HOME LENDING LLC, Plaintiff -againstBARRY GREEN-HUNT, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 4, 2023 and entered on December 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 22, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Smith Street with the easterly side of Washington Street (aka Third Place); being a plot 60 feet by 80 feet by 60 feet by 80 feet. Section: 54 Block: 206 and Lot: 206 Said premises known as 185 WASHINGTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $521,156.88 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 608340/2022. RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 144274 LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 615000/2021, CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GSRANZ LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES
LONG BEACH HERALD LONG BEACH TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715. Dated: February 07, 2024
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AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF ESTHER HENDRICKS AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREINTHE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), Defendants. PREMISES SUBJECT TO TAX LIEN: 84 Wallace St., Freeport, NY 11520, Section 55, Block 269, Lot 5. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: January 5, 2024. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Ave., Cedarhurst, NY, (516) 942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. JEFFREY A. GOODSTEIN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated December 19, 2023. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above. 144240 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DEMETRIOS C. DRAKOPOULOS A/K/A DEMETRIOS DRAKOPOULOS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 17, 2020, 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 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 400 Guy Lombardo Avenue f/k/a 400 South Grove Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or
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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 170 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $442,673.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609927/2018. 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. Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 180272-2 144521 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, Against ALCIDES CURTIS; ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/08/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/27/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520, And Described As Follows: 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, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 62 Block 48 Lot 1 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $505,778.66 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 6561-14 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10
Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6/2023 File Number: 17-301715 CA 144525
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FM1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, Against PAMELA FLEARY Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/12/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/26/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 127 Wilson Place, Freeport, New York 11520, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village Of Freeport, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 54 Block 493 Lot 43 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $934,892.40 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004842/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6//2023 File Number: 17-300038 CA 144527 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST RICOT PAILLANT, DOMINIQUE PAILLANT, EVANS PIERRE, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 27, 2020, 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 26, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1395 CIRCLE DRIVE WEST, NORTH BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 468-02, Lot 48. Approximate amount of judgment $485,221.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602216/2019. 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”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008526 78935 144380
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff AGAINST ELSA STEELE, NICKIA STEELE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 16, 2016, 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 28, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 41 DELISLE AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 280, Lot 126 & 127. Approximate amount of judgment $237,989.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010009/2014. 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 00-302234 79002 144386
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MID-ISLAND MORTGAGE CORP., Plaintiff -againstJEANINE FITZPATRICK, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 62 Block 90 and Lots 88 & 89. Said premises known as 302 ARTHUR STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 000612/2017. MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 144420
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., V. KATHLEEN MURRAY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 14, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and KATHLEEN MURRAY, 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 March 5, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 58 LEE STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 36, Block 159, Lot 141: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, 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 # 600503/2022. Peter Kramer, 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. 144701 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, N.A., successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE11, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-HE11, Plaintiff AGAINST Fred Gross A/K/A Frederick Gross A/K/A Frederick M. Gross, Herminia Gross, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 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 March 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 53 Tyler 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 Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 105, Lot 312. Approximate amount of judgment $511,041.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007888/2009. 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. Michael G. Postiglione, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080399-F00 79068 144567 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff againstERNESTINA DELVALLE, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN ROLLINS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 12, 2023 and entered on October 18, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, (not an Incorporated Village), in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, being known and designated as Lot Nos. 837 and 838 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Freeport Heights, comprising 1540 Lots at Freeport, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, owned by Long Island Realty Co., New York City, Surveyed February 1906, Robert Kurz, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, Jamaica, New York” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 23, 1906 as Map No. 51, New No. 374, said lots, when taken together as one parcel, are more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Frederick Avenue, distant
200 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of said southerly side of Frederick Avenue with the easterly side of Stevens Street; RUNNING THENCE along said Frederick Avenue in an easterly direction, 50.00 feet; THENCE southerly and at right angles to Frederick Avenue, 100.00 feet; THENCE westerly and parallel to Federick Avenue, 50.00 feet; THENCE northerly and at right angles to Federick Avenue, 100.00 feet to Federick Avenue at the point or place of BEGINNING. Section: 55 Block: 312 Lot: 837-838 Said premises known as 124 FREDERICK AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 Approximate amount of lien $146,729.28 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 615849/2022. MALACHY LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee MASONE, WHITE, PENKAVA & CRISTOFARI Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 69-34 GRAND AVENUE, P.O. BOX 780569, MASPETH, NY 11378 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 144556
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 2/14/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 96/24. FRANKLIN SQUARE Christine Ricciardella, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence., S/W cor. Shelburne Dr. & Lewis Pl., a/k/a 1015 Shelburne Dr. 99/24. NR FLORAL PARK Simi Ajith, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight; maintain 4’ high fence located in clear sight triangle., S/W cor. LeSoir Ave. & Drew Ave., a/k/a 141 LeSoir Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.
123/24. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Franklin Plaza LLC, Install one, doublefaced, illuminated, detached pylon sign, 116.07 sq. ft. per face, overall size 232.14’ sq. ft.; overall height 24’; setback 7’ from New Hyde Park Rd., E/s New Hyde Park Rd., 83’ N/o Washington St., a/k/a 166-206 New Hyde Park Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square & Floral Park within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144776 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on January 8, 2024, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk
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BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 8, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,400,000 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FREEPORT ARMORY, THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,400,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of various improvements to the Freeport Armory, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,400,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,400,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York. Dated: January 8, 2024 Freeport, New York 144765
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 7-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 23rd, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 7-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 7-2024, amending Section 197-13 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at various locations. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY 144782 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 5-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 23rd,
2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 5-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 5-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY 144780
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against DIANA J. BARNES A/K/A DIANE CARTER A/K/A DIANA CARTER, 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 February 7, 2017, 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 March 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 39 Lessing Place, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55 Block 377 Lot 1267, 1268 and 1269. 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $331,470.41 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011584/2007 F/K/A 07-011584. 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.” Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee File # NSRNC625 144753
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6, V. NORVAL CURTIS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 14, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6 is the Plaintiff and NORVAL CURTIS, 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 March 12, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 185 SOUTHSIDE AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 0062, Block 00113-00, Lot 00102: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000676/2013. Russell S. Burman, 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. 144751 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 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3, V. NELSON BONILLA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 13, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3 is the Plaintiff and NELSON BONILLA, 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 March 7, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 SPORTSMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 78, Lot 11: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 017757/2011. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., 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. 144696 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST LATCHMIN BANKS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court,
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100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 8, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 957 JEROME STREET, BALDWIN HARBOR, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 553, Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment $516,562.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608105/2017. 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”. Kathleen M. DiCola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003759 78900 144670 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 21,
2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RALPH MAISONNEUVE, 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 March 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 182 EVANS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 101, Lot 39: 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, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010553/2014. Irene V. Villacci, 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. 144726 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of Multi-Class Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Rochelle Goldman a/k/a Rochelle S. Goldman; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 10, 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 March 12, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1030 Cedarhurst Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 39 Block 544 Lot 145. Approximate amount of judgment $555,071.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010004/2015. 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.” Janine Lynam, 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: January 10, 2024 144745
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-26, Plaintiff AGAINST Karen Vazquez a/k/a Karen V. Vazquez; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 22, 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 March 11, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1050 Hastings Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 374 Lots 1235, 1236, and 1237. Approximate amount of judgment $631,324.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 005729/2016. 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.” Shelly Eaton, 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: January 11, 2024 144743
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MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
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REAL ESTATE Open Houses HEWLETT BA, 1534 Broadway #213,.! Move Right Into This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Spacious Corner Unit. Updtd Gran/Wood Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Garage Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living. Convenient to Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship....$649,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299 H EW L ET T 1 53 4 B ROA DWAY # 213 , OPEN HOUSE By Appt, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Spacious Corner Unit. Updtd Gran/Wood Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Garage Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living. Convenient to Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship....$649,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BAY PARK: BA 190 Meadowview Ave, , Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!.REDUCED!!.$2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299
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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?
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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!
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HEWLETT 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship .............................................................................$599,000 1534 Broadway #213, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Spacious Corner Unit. Updtd Gran/ Wood Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Gar Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living. Convenient to Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ...............................$649,000 1390 Broadway #117, BA, NEW TO MARKET! Move Right Into This Beautiful JR 4 Coop Apt in Luxurious Hewlett Townhouse. Huge LR & DR, Ren Kit w/ Wood Cab/Quartz Counters/ Stainless St Appl. Encl Terrace Overlooking Garden can Be Rm. Spac BR w/ En Suite Bath. W/D in Apt. 24 Hr Drmn, Elevator, Valet Pkg, Priv Storage. Redone IG Comm Pool. Gar Pkg. Near Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ............................................................$359,000
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orget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been MICHAEL filled with diffiHINMAN cult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill. I couldn’t begin to imagine what this call might be about. Not wanting to stress as I dialed my dad’s number, I calmed myself by joking under my breath that my parents probably went
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out and got married. “Dad, it’s Mike. What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong. But I wanted to let you know your mother and I got married.” This wasn’t my imagination. This was actually coming from the other end of the line. “Wait, what? When?” “What time is it now?” My dad paused for a moment. “Oh, about an hour ago.” Since my stepmother died, my parents had reconnected. My dad moved from Florida back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania late last year to be closer to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And my mom happened to already be there, with room in her house for him to live. Although they divorced in 1998, my parents remained friends. They didn’t have to co-parent or anything — all their kids were grown. But even in the worst of times, if two people truly love
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each other, can anything really keep them apart? That’s a mystery of love — one of many. And it was no coincidence, I’m sure, that all of this took place on the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Not much is known about Valentine, except that he lived and died during the third century, ministering to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire — if you can believe what Wikipedia shares. But so much of Valentine’s story is obscured by legend, and it’s really not clear what led our culture to revere him. More than 200 years after his death, Pope Gelasius I established a Feast of St. Valentine to take place on Feb. 14, to honor his martyrdom. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer — the English poet who brought us “The Canterbury Tales” — wrote about Valentine in his poem “Parlement of Foules,” linking
ecades after calling it quits, my parents decided to remarry.
him to romance and lovers for what is believed to be the first time. Love happens to be the language many of us — if not all of us — relate to the most. The power of love can build new worlds or destroy them — and do just about everything in between. The famed radio psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott once said, “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” And 20th-century philosopher Rabindranath Tagore described love as “an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it.” My parents woke up one morning last week and decided between breakfast and buying some groceries that they would give marriage another go, decades after they called it quits. Love is indeed an endless mystery. But as long as it continues to bring people together — like it did my mother and father once again — keeping it a mystery is worth the price. Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
We must stand up to bullying
ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequities. Demonizing pATRICK your presumed foes is not. There pIZZo are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-calling
diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by those aggrieved and
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fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence. Recalcitrant people do not need to
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remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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How are you doing, Long Island?
t was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” For any of us on social media, this is a question we see a lot. But in this particular case, it wasn’t just anyone asking. It was Elmo. You know, the famous childlike Muppet who has been a “Sesame Street” staple since 1985, and who created a mad rush in the late 1990s for toys that encouraged kids to tickle him. Like many of the characters we grew up with on the children’s education series, Elmo has his own account on platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He follows just a dozen people — other characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the grouch — but Elmo is followed by more than a half-million people. Many of his posts are birthday wishes to his Sesame Street neighbors like Bert’s best friend, Ernie, or sharing how much he enjoys his life in his fictional neighborhood. But Elmo also cares about those who take the time to read his occasional posts. So it was no surprise when he let everyone know “Elmo is just checking in!” And more than 200 million people saw it, with a large number of celebrities, other kid-themed characters, and even President Biden chiming in. But it was the everyday people — like us — whom Elmo noticed first. “Elmo, I’m depressed and broke,” one follower replied. “My dog passed away three weeks ago,” another follower shared. “Me and my fiancée are still grieving. Prayers would be appreciated.” “I really, really try to be happy and
Need help? There are always resources available to you, 24/7 — many of which will allow you to maintain your anonymity and not cost you anything. ■ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 ■ Long Island Crisis Center: (516) 679-1111, or dial 988 ■ Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Campaign: (516) 227-8255 ■ New York State Office of Mental Health: (877) 846-7369, or text 467369 ■ Crisis Text Line: from a mobile phone, text the word “HOME” to 741741 strong at work,” someone else said. “But sometimes it’s just too much, Elmo. I’m struggling.” After years of a crushing pandemic, ever-increasing polarization in politics, and wars raging overseas, we as a society have had better days when it comes to mental health. A gallup poll surveying more than 5,000 people in all 50 states revealed that depression is on the rise, especially in women and young adults. Women may have been hit extra hard, gallup research director Dan Witters told ABC News at the time, because many were forced to leave work and return home when their children were forced to attend school remotely. Also, many
Letters Suozzi is the right choice To the Editor: I endorse Tom Suozzi. As a congressman, mayor and Nassau County executive, he has represented a proud tradition of service. He championed better health care, gun safety laws, a reduction in the cost of prescription drugs, fair tax policy, and protection of our natural resources, such as the Long Island Sound. However, the challenges the voters in the special election on Feb. 13 now face include national controversies. We are challenged by a Republican-majority Congress that doesn’t take action on immigration policies, and which holds hostage aid to our allies. We are challenged by referendums on a woman’s right to choose and a worker’s right to strike. These national and local issues can be solved by representatives like Tom Suozzi, who have a calm voice and an open mind, and will most certainly steer us to solutions. JANET RIgER Great Neck
women were on the front lines of the pandemic in our health care facilities, seeing firsthand the horrors Covid-19 brought. Combating these feelings isn’t easy, but it is possible. The Long Island Crisis Center, for example, tackles this through its “Better Can Happen” campaign. The organization describes it as a grass-roots movement that “works to spread hope and highlight simple ways” for people to help make Long Island a better, friendlier place to live and work. It does this through five primary tenets: Know better, feel better, say it better, do better and give better. That means knowing the signs of depression or even suicidal thoughts — which you can learn more about at LongIslandCrisisCenter. org/bettercanhappen. Seeking help when you need it through resources like simply dialing 988. Finding ways to talk about mental health without attaching a stigma to it. And, of course, donating time and money to keep these services going, whether it’s with the crisis center or a number of other fantastic organizations in our community. More often than not, it starts with a simple question we don’t ask each other enough: How are you doing? “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” the Muppet said on X several thousand replies later. “Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Just when we think we’re too old to learn something from a show that defined our childhoods, Elmo shows we have so much to learn. And we can begin by simply asking, “How are you doing, Long Island?”
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n the tenure of my administration, there has been a persistent commitment to challenge every department in the village to undergo a comprehensive re-evaluation and transformation in the utilization of tax dollars. This ambitious restructuring initiative has necessitated rigorous accountability, calling for a reduction in expenditures and a simultaneous increase in nontax revenues at all levels of government. The ongoing success of this roBert multifaceted prokenneDY cess has culminated in the establishment of a financially secure, efficient, and responsive budget. It ensures the delivery of the highest level of services, encompassing vital areas such as police, sanitation, the department of Public Works, electric, and water, to all the residents of Freeport. A pivotal achievement has been the
recruitment and retention of a record number of new police officers, elevating our force to an impressive 107 members — the highest count in decades. This substantial increase, coupled with the implementation of our innovative license plate recognition program, has yielded a remarkable 56 percent reduction in crime across the village. Importantly, Freeport stands as a pioneering village in mandating the use of body cameras for all patrol officers. From a fiscal standpoint, Freeport has achieved commendable milestones, seeing reserves surge from $1.2 million to an impressive $39 million. Simultaneously, we have successfully reduced debt from $160 million to a manageable $76 million dollars. despite challenges posed by Superstorm Sandy and the global pandemic, Freeport’s economic development persists, fortifying the tax base, notably evident in the flourishing Sunrise Highway corridor. The commitment to infrastructure is also evident
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Letters The blame lies with the Palestinians To the Editor: For many years, the Palestinian Arabs have played the victim card, and now they have the new audience they crave because their old friends have gotten the message. Their new audiences is the Americans, who are gullible, ready to listen and repeat their lies and distortions. They don’t want you to know they’re pariahs in much of the world, and especially among other Arabs. They accuse Israel of being like the Nazis, but it was the Palestinian Arabs who were Hitler’s allies. They won’t tell you that Kuwait, who had given them sanctuary, banished 250,000 of them after the Kuwaitis discovered that the Palestinian Arabs’ sympathies were with Saddam Hussein. The Jordanians, whose country was carved from the “Palestine Mandate,” controlled the West Bank for years. They didn’t create a Palestinian state then because they knew what terrible neighbors they would be. After its 1967 victory, Israel pleaded with Egypt to take back control of Gaza. No way! was the very fast response. Lebanon will not permit Palestinian Arabs to leave the 12 functioning refugee camps on its land. It will not let them assimilate into its culture, fearing how disruptive they are. The Palestinian Arabs have started
in the resurfacing of 104 roads, a tangible manifestation of our dedication to ensuring the safety and convenience of our residents. I am thrilled to report that despite navigating the hurdles presented by Sandy, the pandemic and other unforeseen challenges, we have managed to further reduce costs across the board. Navigating the mandated increases in pension, liability insurance, workers’ compensation, medical insurance and labor costs, as well as the increasing expense of property and flood insurance policies, while addressing reductions in federal and state aid, required strategic planning and unwavering commitment. As proposed, the tax rate for the average homeowner now stands at $61.561 per $100 of assessed valuation, a modest reduction from the previous year. This budget marks the 11th consecutive year with no tax rate increase for village residents. This consistent commitment to fiscal prudence and
financial stability has been pivotal in alleviating the burden on our residents, especially during these times of economic stress. Our budgetary decisions have adeptly struck a delicate balance, preserving essential village services while stabilizing the tax burden for the majority of our residents. This accomplishment is the result of the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in the budget process, from department heads to committed staff members. As we move forward, I extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all who have contributed to the success of this budget. And as we approach Valentine’s day, I extend warm wishes to each and every member of our community for a healthy and happy holiday. Together we have built a foundation of financial resilience and community well-being, ensuring that Freeport remains a wonderful place to call home. The shared commitment to progress and prosperity has created a legacy that will endure for generations, making our village an example of responsible governance and community pride. Robert Kennedy is the mayor of Freeport.
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war after war, lost them all and are still crying “Foul!” They charge Israel with apartheid in the West Bank, but conveniently disregard the fact that their prospective charter calls for an Arab country where no Jews would be allowed. On Oct. 7 they beheaded children, raped women, killed participants at an outdoor concert, slayed 1,200 innocents and took more that 200 hostages. But they say they themselves are the victims — of genocide, no less. They make no connection between the attack on innocent Israelis and the fact that Israel has a right to defend and protect itself. We know they are manipulative and delusional, using the U.N. as their GoFundMe, but it has gotten out of hand. They Palestinian Arabs don’t want a state. That takes effort, labor, brains, determination, guts and responsibility. Israel and the U.N. built most of the housing in Gaza, and the U.N. provides food, fuel and other necessities, while the Palestinian Arabs contribute nothing. They claim no knowledge of the hundreds of miles of sophisticated tunnels beneath their streets, homes, hospitals, mosques and schools. T hey were shocked! Until they knew it was time for them to call for a ceasefire. Their former allies know the deadly games they play. How long will it take the Americans to wise up? The clock is ticking. RHOdA ALBEN-ARONSON Bronx
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