Freeport Herald 04-06-2023

Dog that was abandoned in village recovers

by MoHAMEd FARgHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Athena, the 4-year-old dog that captured the hearts of many after being found outside the Bobbi and the Strays Animal Shelter in Freeport last July, has made a remarkable recovery since her rescue.

dog as a fighting dog, but it wasn’t in her nature to be that way,” longtime Bobbi and the Strays volunteer Linda Hongiman said. “So the abuser got upset. When Athena became unhappy being in the crate, she lashed out at him. That’s when the abuser started depriving her of food, exercise and even urinating on herself. The situation was terrible.”

FIREFIgHTERs bATTlEd A massive blaze at the EAS Ambulance Company, in

that caused substantial damage and injured three responders.

Weekend Commercial St. fire destroys ambulance facility

by MoHAMEd FARgHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

More than two dozen fire departments responded to a fire Saturday morning that left a key ambulance facility in ruins.

EAS Ambulance Company in Freeport suffered a massive fire on Commercial Street on April 1, prompting an investigation by the Arson Bomb Squad. The fire, which was reported to the Freeport Police, had already engulfed

the building by the time the emergency personnel arrived.

The Freeport Fire department, along with 26 other fire departments and 150 fire personnel, responded to the call and worked to extinguish the flames.

The Fire Department initially responded to an alarm at 11:09 a.m., along with another call reporting vehicles on fire inside a building on Commercial Street. The situation escalated quickly, and numerous mutual aid

departments and agencies responded to assist at what ultimately turned into a fivealarm fire.

When the emergency responders arrived at the scene, the building was consumed by the fire and had even partially collapsed.

The blaze caused substantial damage, and two Freeport firefighters and a Northwell medical technician suffered from smoke inhalation. They

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When Athena was discovered, she was in a critical condition, suffering from severe malnutrition and multiple open wounds. She had been left in a crate outside the shelter, where employees found her and named her after the Greek goddess Athena.

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Her previous owner had intended to use her for dog fighting due to her being a pit bull-terrier mix, but it was clear that this was not in her nature, and when she failed to meet the owner’s expectations, she was neglected and mistreated. This tragic reality is all too common for dogs used in fighting rings.

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Damian Douglas, the suspect, had reportedly purchased the dog, then known as Skyy, from a breeder in North Carolina. He confined her to a cage on an enclosed porch starting in November, but still regularly walked her, according to the Nassau County district attorney’s office.

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However, Douglas allegedly stopped walking the dog in February of last year and even stopped taking her out of the cage altogether, according to the D.A. On July 7, Douglas abandoned Athena in a crate outside Continued on page 19

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Being an organ donor can be life changing

Mount Sinai and LiveonNY team up to educate the community on organ donation

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Representatives from Mount Sinai and LiveonNY visited the Freeport Memorial Library on March 27 to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.

LiveonNY is a group of over 300 professionals who share a common belief in the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation. Their team consists of clinicians, educators, social workers, and others committed to the continuous efforts in education, engagement, and advocacy. They also offer guidance and support to donors and their families throughout the donation process and beyond.

Karen Cummings, the manager, community and government affairs for LiveonNY was present to highlight and educate about organ donation.

“I meet a lot of people who are waiting for an organ transplant, or who have already received one, or maybe they are a donor family,” Cummungs said. “In my years of experience, I have never heard a donor family express regret for their decision to donate their loved one’s organs to those in need. This is why I believe that the work I am doing is making a difference and is a good cause, which is why I started.”

Also present at the presentation were nurse practitioner for Mount Sinai South

Nassau, Amber Vitale and Lina Hoyos, manager of language diversity, equity and inclusion services.

They explained the many misconceptions and fears surrounding organ donation that prevent many people from considering it as an option. One of the most

common misconceptions is that doctors won’t try as hard to save a donor’s life. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Saving a patient’s life is always the first priority for medical professionals, and organ donation is only considered after all efforts to save the patient’s life have

failed.

“They think, oh my god, if something happened to me, they won’t want to help me because I just talked about doing it,” Hoyos said. “In my years of experience, 95 percent of people’s concerns about organ donation are exactly this.”

Another common misconception is that only certain people can donate. In reality, anyone can potentially be an organ donor regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or medical history. The determination of eligibility for donation is made at the time of death.

The speakers also outlined the process for organ donation, including referral from a hospital, medical evaluation, obtaining consent from the next of kin, identifying potential recipients, performing the organ recovery procedure, preserving the organs, and providing followup to the donor family. All costs related to the recovery of organs are billed to the New York Organ Donor Network and are reimbursed by the recipient’s insurance or through Medicare.

Sign up today to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor and help save a life. Don’t forget to talk to your loved ones about your decision. You can add your name to the donor database by visiting the New York State Donate Life Registry at donatelife.ny.gov/register/. For more information, visit liveonny.org.

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KAREN CUMMINGS, AMBER Vitale and Lina Hoyos acted as representatives from Mount Sinai and LiveonNY educate the community at Freeport Memorial Library on the importance of organ donation.

Students get a glimpse into their future

Professionals share insights and inspiration with students at Archer Street Elementary

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

During Freeport Public Schools’ Archer Street Elementary School’s annual career day, students got a sneak peek into their future by learning about different professions.

A variety of professionals, including nurses, an orthopedic surgeon, a Taekwondo instructor, police officers, a Queens County court judge, and others, visited the school to speak with students about their careers, the necessary qualifications, responsibilities, and unique daily activities.

Councilman Chris Carini of Hempstead Town was also present to warmly welcome the second-grade students during their career day. He enlightened them about his roles and responsibilities as a councilman and gave them an overview of his day-to-day activities.

Paula Lein, the principal, explained that the annual career day is designed to expose students to as many careers as possible, helping them connect their classroom learning with the real world and consider various career paths that align with their interests.

“We host our annual career day to expose our students to as many careers as possible early in their educational journey,” Lein said. “By connecting their classroom learning with the real world, they can start to think about the different career paths that align with their interests.”

Presenters urged students to work hard in school, keep their goals in mind, and find a career that interests and excites them as they learned about different career opportunities.

HONORABLE MARCIA HIRSCH, presiding judge of the Queens County Drug Treatment Court, engaged Archer Street students in a discussion about her educational background, appointment as a judge, and being a responsible citizen. She also addressed various questions from the students.

DURING THE ARCHER Street School Career Day, Councilman Chris Carini from Hempstead Town extended a welcome to the secondgrade students of Toledo’s class.

JOHN LANTINO, A small business owner and Taekwondo instructor, shared his career journey with students and how he transformed his hobby into a profession.

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

STUDENTS IN GOLDSTEIN’S class had an informative session with Dr. Jorge Baez, who discussed the education and skill set required to become an orthopedic surgeon.

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Courtesy office of Councilman Chris Carini

Fire departments respond to Freeport blaze

were transported to a nearby hospital. When the emergency responders arrived at the scene, the building was completely consumed by the fire and had even partially collapsed.

The Nassau County fire marshal’s Office took over the scene after the incident and began an investigation.

According to James Hickman, Nassau County’s Assistant Chief Fire Marshal, the fire started in an ambulance as a single vehicle fire and then spread to the other ambulances. The building housed oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders,. The fire ended up damaging about 20 or so ambulances.

“The fire initially started in one ambulance as a single vehicle fire, but it quickly spread to the other ambulances in the area,” Hickman said. “The ambulances were carrying oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders, which added to the overall fuel load of the fire and made it even more intense. This is what caused the large fire that we all witnessed.”

The Department of Environmental Conservation was promptly informed of the incident as standard protocol dictates. An inspection of the site will be conducted to determine whether there was any adverse impact on the environment.

“It’s a normal route for us to take, in the event of a gasoline spill or any such

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incidents, we inform the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation when there’s a gasoline spill or anything like that happens,” Hickman said.

“Their primary concern is that there isn’t any potential harm to the environment caused by the incident. Once that’s done, they will have no further involvement. Our investigation, for now, is complete.”

The loss of these ambulance vehicles impacts the EAS Ambulance Company, which is a provider in New York City and has a maintenance facility in Freeport. Although they are not a provider for emergency services in Nassau County, it would have an impact on the New York City 911 service. The fire incident is not expected to affect the provision of emergency ambulance services in the area.

The Herald reached out to EAS Ambulance Company in Freeport where they had no comment on the incident.

The local authorities have apologized for the traffic inconveniences caused by the fire and expressed their gratitude to everyone who responded to assist.

“I would personally like to thank the men and women of the Freeport Fire Department, Police Department, and all assisting agencies and departments that helped keep our residents safe at the fire on Commercial Street today,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said. “Your dedication to this Village is second to none. Thank you!”

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THE FIRE AT EAS Ambulance Company in Freeport started in one ambulance, spread to other vehicles, and damaged roughly 20 ambulances due to the presence of oxygen and acetylene cylinders in the building.

Mourning community member Reginald Sims

Reginald Sims, a hard-working family man and devout member of Mt.Gilead International Ministries, passed away on March 25 at his home in Chesterfield Virginia at the age of 59. Sims was born on Feb 22, 1964, in Hempstead to Jacob and Alice Sims and raised in Freeport where he graduated from Freeport Public schools.

During his high school years, Sims was actively involved in sports, including wrestling and football. On April 26, 1985, Sims married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Sims, in Long Island. Together, they raised two children, Shekina and Reggie, and enjoyed traveling in their RV with their beloved dogs.

Sims was a zealous and hardworking man who worked for the Hempstead Public School System for many years. He also owned his own business, “Sims Janitorial Services,” where he had many contracts to service buildings throughout Long Island, NY. After retiring, the family moved to Midlothian in Virginia, where Sims continued to be an active member of the community.

Sims was a devout member of Mt.Gilead International Ministries, where he served on the helped ministry as security for many years. He was also known for being a loving and thoughtful person, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

“My brother was a faithful servant who served god, family and then self,” brother Ronnie Sims said. “Reggie was for the underdogs. He always looked out for people and lent a helping hand without being judgmental. He will be miss dearly by all.”

Sims is survived by his wife, Sharon Sims; daughter, Shekina Sims; son, Reggie Sims; his mother, Alice Sims; sister, Veronica Sims; and brother, Derek Sims. He is also survived by his aunts and uncle, Mabel Johson, Ralph and Dreama Beaford, John and Gwen Richardson, Louise Askew, and Esau Sims, along with a host of cousins.

Sim’s passing is deeply felt by those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered as a kind and generous soul who touched the lives of many.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Mayor leads infrastructure overhaul

Behold a glimpse of the diligent efforts by the Freeport municipality as Mayor Robert Kennedy personally supervises various ongoing projects within the village. Notably, on Norton Street, a team of skilled workers is hard at work replacing defective sanctuary sewer lines, an essential task made possible by the responsible utilization of Freeport tax dollars.

Reginald Sims

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Herald newspapers honored with state awards

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest last weekend in Albany.

Long-time sports editor Tony Bellissimo earned first place in the sports feature category for his touching story of Dunia Sibomana’s amazing path from a victim of a near-fatal wild chimpanzee attack in the Congo, to an honor roll student — and a Nassau County wrestling champion — from Long Beach Middle School.

“Amazing story,” said one of the judges from the Colorado Press Association, which judged this year’s competition. “I couldn’t believe it as I read it. An incredible journey the young kid has been on.”

Sibomana was just 6 when the chimpanzees attacked his family near Virunga National Park, killing both his brother and cousin. Sibomana survived, but his lips were torn off, his cheek was lacerated, and he suffered muscle damage that made it hard to swallow or talk.

He has since undergone more than a dozen surgeries, beginning at Stony Brook University Children’s Hospital in 2016, to restore his appearance and facial functions.

Herald photo editor Tim Baker won two awards for his pictures — feature photo and sports feature photo, both for the East Meadow Herald.

“Loved this photo,” the judges said of

SOmE OF ThE winners who were in Albany for this past weekend’s New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards include, from left, photo editor Tim Baker, sales vice president Rhonda Glickman, executive editor Michael Hinman, Glen Cove Herald senior editor Laura Lane, Long Beach Herald senior reporter Brendan Carpenter, Franklin Square/Elmont Herald senior reporter Ana Borruto, and Riverdale Press editor Gary Larkin.

Baker’s photo of Andy Butera, captured in an emotional moment as the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082 celebrated his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade.

“Just perfect composition. Great lighting, and (Butera’s) face tells a story all itself. Raw emotion.”

Baker also earned honors for his photo of Peter Hawkins and Greg Waxman, who raced 50 miles through Malverne as part of “Operation Hero,” a charity event for veterans and first responders.

The Long Beach Herald — edited by James Bernstein — won an honorable

mention for the Past Presidents’ Award for General Excellence.

“The classified layout was very nice, as was the emphasis on community and culture,” judges said. “The pictures and art were very good.”

Laura Lane, senior editor for the Glen Cove Herald, won second place for her obituary coverage.

“Wonderful ledes take a reader straight into the stories of these two people’s lives,” the judges said about Lane’s stories high lighting the lives of Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor James Foote as well as Glen Cove teenager Penny Doerge.

The Franklin Square/Elmont Herald team of Robert Traverso, Ana Borruto, Brian Pfail and Kepherd Daniel earned an honorable mention for education coverage.

“The stories do not shy away from controversial issues, reporting them well and providing context and depth as to why the community should care,” the judges said. “The energy and thoughtfulness of the reporting shows in the coverage. Keep up the great local journalism.”

Herald art director Jeffrey Negrin won a pair of first places for best special section cover for the chain’s Great Homes special section, and best multi-advertiser pages for a Halloween-themed section for the Merrick Herald.

And the Nassau Herald won third place for advertising excellence, honoring Herald sales vice president Rhonda Glickman.

“The press room, production, finance, editorial, marketing and sales team all together put out great newspapers 52 weeks a year,” Glickman said. “So great for our team to be recognized for the work we do, and bring home awards.”

Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, said it’s “always a great honor to be recognized by our peers in the newspaper industry.”

“Congratulations to all our winners. But our real reward is making sure our readers get the best and most complete news in their neighborhood each and every week.”

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Hofstra sets sights on CAA softball crown

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Hofstra softball entered year two of the Adrienne Clark era determined for a better finish after a heartbreaking end to the 2022 season.

Clark, former standout softball player for the Pride from 2002 to 2005, led her alma mater to a second place finish in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) before the season ended suddenly with two one-run losses in the conference playoffs. This spring the Pride will have a chance to compete for the program’s first CAA title and automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament since 2018 in front of its home fans when Hofstra hosts the league’s tournament for the first time in 10 years.

“There’s nothing lat Pride Rock and getting that home field advantage,” said Clark, who was an assistant coach at Hofstra from 2012 to 2014 before holding coaching positions at Connecticut and Purdue. I do think it adds a little bit of extra motivation to want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to put ourselves in a position to be there at the conference tournament.”

The Pride jumped out to a 5-1 start in league play this season beginning with a

sweep of CAA newcomer Stony Brook on March 18-19. Hofstra then took two of three against another CAA addition, Monmouth last weekend capped with a 3-0 home win on March 26.

The bulk of last year’s roster returned led by senior center fielder Chelsea Manto, who led the team with a .358 batting average along with 21 stolen bases to earn First-Team All CAA accolades. Graduate student shortstop Meghan Giordano, brings power to the lineup after smashing seven home runs last season

Graduate student second baseman Kasey Collins leads the team in hitting with a .309 average in her final season of collegiate baseball. Junior catcher Becca Vaillancourt, a UMass-Lowell transfer, and graduate student first baseman Angelina Ioppolo were also among Hofstra’s leading hitters heading into April.

Hofstra’s lineup has a strong local presence that includes the sister duo of junior Brianna Morse and freshman Alanna Morse, who both starred at Mepham High School in North Bellmore. Brianna Morse knocked in four runs in Hofstra’s 6-5 win over Monmouth on March 24 while Alanna registered two RBIs in the team’s 4-1 victory at Stony Brook on March 19.

“I remember having them come to games when I was an assistant coach here and they they loved everything about the game of softball and Hofstra so it’s so cool to now see them living out what was once a childhood dream to them,” Clark said. “They are phenomenal athletes and even better people.”

Amanda Maffucci, a graduate student outfielder and Kennedy High School (Bellmore) product, is coming off a senior season in which she batted .300 to earn Second Team All CAA honors. Sophomore Anna Butler, a former three-time All Nassau County selection at Seaford High School, is also playing college softball in her backyard and recorded a pinch-hit RBI in a 3-2 win against Holy Cross on March 4.

The pitching staff is led by Nikki Mullin, Haley Venturini and Julia Apsel. All three are capable starters who Clark can turn to for key games based on who is pitching their best.

“We are really fortunate to have a staff of some really phenomenal pitchers that all bring something different to the table,” said Clark, who was a standout pitcher for the Pride in her playing days. “We spend a lot of time focusing on the staff element and not the individuality behind it, which we do because the message and the mindset and philosophy behind that is that it’s going to take all of them to be able to win a conference championship and all of

them will contribute along the way.”

After a road series at CAA newcomer North Carolina A&T, Hofstra returns to Bill Edwards Stadium on April 7 for a doubleheader against Towson starting at 1 p.m. Hofstra will also be home for a three-game series versus Elon on April 22-23 and Delaware April 29-30.

Hofstra will host the CAA Tournament for the first time since winning the conference title in 2013 from May 9-13.

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletic Communications GRADuAtE stuDENt shORtstOp Meghan Giordano, brings power to the lineup after smashing seven home runs last season.

MEphAM pRODuCt BRiANNA Morse drove in four runs in the Pride’s win over Monmouth March 24.

Imagine Awards honors Long Island nonprofits

A couple dozen groups and community leaders are set to be honored later this month as finalists for the 11th annual Long Island Imagine Awards.

Created by Ken Cerini, managing partner of Cerini & Associates, the Imagine Awards honor nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them.

Finalists for the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility award are LGBT Network, Harmony Health Care Long Island, Spectrum Design Foundation, and The Viscardi Center.

Up for the Cerini & Associates Social Impact Award are ECLI Vibes, FCA-Family & Childrenb’s Associates, Girls Scouts of Suffolk County, and the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Association.

Finalists for the Certilman Balin Leadership Excellence Award are Eileen Minogue, executive director of Book Fairies; Neela Mukherjee Lockel, president and chief executive of EAC Network; Jeffrey Reynolds, president and chief executive of FCA; and Joe Salamone, founder and executive director of the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying.

For the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Arts & Culture Award, it’s Gold Coast Arts, Landmark on Main Street, The Long Island Children’s Museum, and the Spirit of Huntington Art Center.

Up for the Signature Bank Innovation Award are ACLD-Adults & Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities Institute, Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, and United Way of Long Island.

And for the Vanguard Insurance Agency Rising Star Award, finalists are Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, Hair We Share, Rebuilding Together Long Island, and Winters Center for

Autism.

The awards are handed out beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. More than 190 nonprofit applications were submitted to win a $5,000 grant in each of the six categories. Other finalists will receive $1,000 each.

“With the addition of SterlingRisk as a platinum sponsor providing $1,000 to each of the 24 finalists, the addition of the new DEIA award, and the anticipation of more than 400 people coming together to celebrate the

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nonprofit sector, this has the makings of one of the best award programs to date,” Cerini said, in a release. “With all of the struggles the nonprofit sector is grappling with, it is awesome to have a night like this to really highlight all the amazing work our incredible finalists are doing.”

To learn more about the Long Island Imagine Awards, visit ImagineAwardsLI.com, or for sponsorship information, contact Hillary Needle at hillary@hillaryneedleevents.com, or at (516) 993-4056.

Powers of Attorney Are for Everyone

What happens if you have an accident or an illness whereby you are unable to handle your legal and financial affairs? Many people incorrectly believe their spouse is legally able to handle their affairs. Similarly, a parent has no legal authority to handle the affairs of a child, once the child attains the age of majority – eighteen years.

Without a power of attorney, you would have to apply to a court to be named a legal guardian. These proceedings are expensive, time-consuming and fraught with peril. The judge has no obligation to name the spouse or parent as legal guardian and may appoint a stranger. For example, the judge may feel that the spouse or parent has a conflict in that they are the beneficiary of the incapacitated person’s assets, or the judge may decide that someone else has more knowledge and experience in handling such matters.

Who should you choose as your “agent”? In our experience, the vast majority of powers of attorney name the spouse first and one or more of the children second. While on its face this seems reasonable, experience has shown it may not

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be a good idea. We often need to use the power of attorney when the client is quite elderly and infirm. Often, so is the spouse at that time. Son or daughter wants to step in and help out with bill paying, etc. only to find they are unable to use the power of attorney for dad unless they can prove that mom can’t.

How do you prove she can’t? First you have to get the doctor to write a letter that mom is unable to handle her legal and financial affairs. Will the doctor write the letter? Will the letter be clear and unequivocal? Will each of the third parties you have to deal with accept the letter? These are not easy hurdles to overcome.

We believe there is a better way. We simply say either mom, or son, or daughter may act as agent. The problem is eliminated. You are protected from son or daughter misusing the power of attorney by the fact that they do not have the document – you keep it in your possession and make it available if and when they need to use it. Bottom line: all adults should have a power of attorney.

Courtesy Hillary Needle

SOmE 24 nOnPROFiT groups and community leaders are ready to be honored later this month as part of the 11th annual Long Island Imagine Awards. It was created by Ken Cerini of Cerini & Associates, and honors nonprofits of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them.

LI’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

By JAMES BERNSTEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses.

Sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, the 39th Annual Golf Outing raises money to serve patients and communities across the South Shore. And it will honor both the Long Beach fire chief, and a longtime facility vice president with the hospital.

Scott Kemins has spent more than 40 years as a civil servant, growing up in Long Beach “as a nice Jewish boy” whose mom wanted him to become a lawyer or a doctor. She did not conceive of him becoming a firefighter or a police officer. But that’s exactly what he did.

Now 60, Kemins, has been chief of the Long Beach Fire Department for more than two decades, joining the force in 1980. He was the youngest chief elected at the age of 26.

Kemins joined the Long Beach building department in 1995, becoming its commissioner in 2002. Kemins also earned Nassau County’s Bronze Medal of Valor for helping rescue someone from a burning apartment at an assisted living facility in Long Beach in the late 1980s. He also spent 40 years as a lifeguard.

Kemins — who is receiving the hospitals community service award at the event — shares twin 14-year-old daughters, Casey and Hailey, with his wife, Gayle. Both were born at Mount Sinai South Nassau, spending two weeks in the hospital’s neonatal care unit.

“My wife and I are eternally grateful to the hospital and its staff for the expert care they provided to our twins,” Kemins said, in a release. “We will never forget the kindness and expertise we witnessed first-hand when our girls were in the NICU.”

Dr. Adhi Sharma, the hospital’s president, said in a statement that Kemins’s leadership has helped emergency services on the barrier island improved significantly.

“He always works to better coordinate services in the field with area hospitals,” Sharma said. “He is an asset to our community, and it is our pleasure to recognize his

essential contributions to our community.”

Also earning recognition at the charity event is Andrew Triolo, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s vice president of facilities, design and construction.

“A builder, collaborator and problem-solver, Andy is always available to lend a helping hand, and has been essential to the growth of the hospital and the continuation of its excellence in the delivery of quality health care,” said Jeff Greenfield, co-chair of the golf committee, in a release. “And Scott is a first responder of the first order. He shows up whenever his community calls.”

Triolo also oversees construction of the hospital’s $130 million, four-story, 100-square-foot Feil Family Pavilion in Oceanside. Expected to be completed next year, the pavilion will double the size of the Fennessy Family Emergency Center, increase the critical and intensive care inpatient capacity to 40 beds, and add nine new operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technologies.

Mike Sapraicone, who co-chairs the golf committee with Greenfield, says Kemins and Triolo are cut from the same cloth.

“They are built to serve,” he said, “and their service makes a measurable difference in the lives of our patients.”

The tournament itself will be held at three venues: The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre,

Last year’s outing broke records, grossing just under $640,000, with $435,000 of that going directly to expand and improve hospital services across the South Shore. Sponsorships, journal ads and foursomes are available for the outing, as well as a pickleball tournament for those who don’t golf. To learn more about sponsorship, or to register for golf or pickleball, call (516) 377-5360, or email lynne.nordone@snch.org.

Courtesy Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital ScoTT KEMINS, chIEf of the Long Beach Fire Department, will earn Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital’s community service award at its 39th Annual Golf Outing, with hopes of topping the $640,000 raised last year for health care on the South Shore.

STEPPING OUT

‘Little’ films in the spotlight

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Forty

years with the Asbury Short Film Concert

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By Karen Bloom

Creative advocacy

Roll out that red carpet. After a three-year pandemic-imposed hiatus, those “small” films are back on the local stage, as presented by the Asbury Short Film Concert.

If you’re looking for that tentpole blockbuster, then Hollywood’s got you covered. But for those who crave films with a bit more heart and soul that strike an emotional chord, Asbury’s “concert” is for you. This national touring showcase makes it way to the Madison Theatre on the Molloy University campus on Friday, April 21.

By Karen Bloom

WHERE

Pat McGann

The Benatar/Giraldo partnership is acclaimed as an unstoppable force. Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of rocks most memorable hits: ‘We Belong,’ ‘Invincible,’ ‘Love Is A Battlefield,’ ‘Promises In the Dark,’ ‘We Live For Love,’ and of course, ‘Heartbreaker.’ Together they have created two multiplatinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits — selling more than 30 million records worldwide, and winning an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy awards. Their stage presence is as undeniable as their more than three-decade rock-and-roll love affair. Benatar and Giraldo continue to share their special relationship on stage, selling out concerts everywhere. Their chemistry will undoubtedly be thrilling music fans for a long time to come.

His formula certainly has resonated with its audience. Asbury Shorts is celebrating its 40th anniversary season with an ever-growing national presence.

WHEN

With a diverse, yet focused lineup — in many cases featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — the audience gets a look at smaller efforts you generally won’t find on the big screen.

And, yes, think “concert,” not festival.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

• Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.

• All seats $15

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

“We certainly have demonstrated that we are entertaining and blessed to have fans that keep coming back,” LeClaire says, while also reaching out to new audiences.

• Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets, visit MadisonTheatreNY. org or call the box office at (516) 323-4444

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

The two-hour show moves along briskly. Up to a dozen films are on the program, ranging from the shortest of shorts at three minutes, to 20 minutes.

“A good short film is to the point, fast paced and most important of all is the ending,” LeClaire says. “It must make sense.”

Thursday, April 13, 8 p.m. $159.50, $99.50, $69.50, $69.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

“We present the best in comedy, drama, animation and the occasional documentary,” says Doug LeClaire, Asbury Shorts’ founder and director. “We call it a concert rather than a festival because there are no awards, no Q&A or panel discussions. It’s all about entertainment value for the audience.”

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

As in previous years, Asbury Shorts offers up an eclectic mix of films, what LeClaire describes as a “potpourri of the short film world.”

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

‘Come Sail Away ...’

LeClaire, who’s been involved in commercial and film production for more than two decades, has been passionate about short films since his student days at New York Institute of Technology.

“Our No. 1 priority is the enjoyment of our audience,” he says. “We’re proud to provide an outlet for the filmmakers’s product. For us, it is all about the theatrical experience, showing these films to an audience. We give them the opportunity to experience great films on a big screen the way they were meant to be seen.”

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”

And these films sure do stick that ending. Among the highlights, LeClaire points to “Six Foot Scoundrel,” a brief comedy about two women who suspect foul play regarding a man’s death. “A widow is mourning her deceased husband, but there’s more going on than you might think. It moves along very quickly, but there’s a great payoff at the end.”

Another standout is “The Waiting Room,” produced, directed and written by former Nassau County film commissioner Debra Markowitz. The multiple festival award-winning 12-minute dramatic comedy reunites a woman and her ex-husband in heaven.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

“It’s a performance piece with smart dialogue,” LeClaire notes. “The ensemble cast does a great job.”

He and his team cull these films from the film festival circuit — including the prestigious South by Southwest, Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival, and Tribeca Festival, among others.

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

As for the rest, well, you’ll have to attend and see for yourself. LeClaire doesn’t like to reveal too much, promising some “unannounced surprises” in celebration of Asbury’s 40th anniversary.

Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for a ‘Musical Cabaret Cruise,’ in this spirited show about a group of cabaret singers and dancers on a world cruise who encounter a rogue captain, a tropical island, a band of pirates, and many other surprises. ‘Cruise directors’ Barry Greenfield and Erica Iacono — with Capt. Keith, and a cast of 30 — keep the action moving along, with a live band. The ensemble of singers and dancers performs current hits, oldies and also tunes from the Broadway stage. It’s a lively afternoon that will take you away on a fantastic voyage.

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and activism.”

“To get an award at one of these festivals is just as good as an Oscar nomination,” LeClaire says. “These young filmmakers are so happy to get that wreath. They collect them the way we would collect baseball cards back in the day.”

Think of this show as your personal film festival experience. As LeClaire puts it: “We’re bringing these films to folks who can’t get to film festivals.”

To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned

This is the Madison Theatre’s 10th year hosting Asbury, and LeClaire is grateful to have finally returned to what he considers their Long Island home.

“We’re very heartened by the audience at Madison,” he says. “It’s been a terrific relationship and we welcome everyone back after the hiatus, in true Asbury style. To celebrate our 40 years on Long Island means a lot. It’s where the show was born, and so to be here is extra special to us.”

Saturday, April 15, 2 p.m. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 354-5280, or licabaret@aol.com.

Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire.

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The Waiting Room -

Six Foot Scoundrel

THE SCENE

April 15-16

Mineral, Fossil, Gemstone, Jewelry and Bead Show

Visit this fascinating showcase, Saturday and Sunday, April 1516, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Freeport Recreation Center. Browse among many items, including minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, and beads, from varied dealers. Also find unique meteorites, fossils, handcrafted silver and gold jewelry, and more. $5.50 admission, under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Admission fees support recreation center programming, at 130 E. Merrick Road.

AP U.S. History Prep

On exhibit

Wish You Were Here

Go over the moon with Wish You Were Here’s celebration of 50 years of the groundbreaking and iconic musical masterpiece “The Dark Side of the Moon,” on the Tilles Center stage, Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. With the iconic album as its anchor, the 10-piece band, known as “The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd,” continues as a leading Pink Floyd tribute act, combining sight and sound to capture the mood, emotions, and intensity of the Floydian theatrical concert experience. The multi-media show’s unique setlist includes Floyd classics and obscurities of all eras — from “Syd” to “The Division Bell.” LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $59, $49, $39: available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

April

Instructor Brian China, an experienced AP history teacher, offers an AP U.S. History prep course, Saturday, April 22, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn strategies on answering questions, review rubrics, important exam concepts and how to earn all possible points. Class is held at Oceanside Lutheran Church, upper room, 55 Fairway Ave., Oceanside. Course fee is $125. Register at bit.ly/APoceanside. Call (516) 216-0633 for information

Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Freeport Memorial Library Art Advisory

Artists who work in oils, watercolors, graphic arts, photography and threedimensional media are encouraged to apply for a one-month, one-person show at Freeport Memorial Library in 2023-2024. Interested parties should download an application from the website, FreeportLibrary. info. Submit an application with 10 sample images (jpg format) that represent the artwork you wish to display. Applications can be emailed to Eileen Sullivan atesullivan@ freeportlibrary.info or sent through regular mail to: Eileen Sullivan, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. The deadline for submission is May 15. For more information, email Eileen Sullivan, Art Advisory Committee Liaison, at esullivan@freeportlibrary. info, or call (516) 379-3274, ext. 501.

Having an event?

Spring Flowers

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to celebrate National Garden Month, Saturday, April 8, noon-2 p.m. Create a beautifully blooming paper flower to take home at the drop-in program, suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Toy Camera Exhibit at Art Alcove

View Dawn Reilly’s “Just One More, A Photographic Exploration with Toy Cameras,” through April, at Art Alcove, in collaboration with the Long Island Arts Council. See unique and unpredictable photographs of portraits, landscapes, and events captured through plastic cameras, at Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road.

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Easter Market Extravaganza

Participate in Freeport’s Easter Market Extravaganza, Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for a meet and greet, and take photos with the kids. Each child receives a complimentary gift from the bunny! It’s free, so bring your children, family, neighbors, and anyone else who would like to have a wonderful day. With over 70 unique vendors selling an array of products such as home decor, sweets and treats, candles, health and wellness products, clothing and accessories, jewelry, crystals, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It takes place at Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road.

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, April 10-14, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Carefully cautious Gerald and spirited playful Piggie share a day where anything is possible in an imaginative exploration of the meaning of friendship. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Journey down that Yellow Brick Road when the beloved story springs to life, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m. All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they make their way to Oz not knowing what awaits them. Share Dorothy’s epic adventure as she flees from the wicked witch and learns that there’s no place like home. Tickets $15; performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JANET BLAKE, et al, Defts. Index

#609034/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 20, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 36, Block 537, Lot 8. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. SCOTT SILLER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100133 138021

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.

Raymond Nardo, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138018

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A., V. ANN ANDERSON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 15, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and ANN ANDERSON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff against BARBARA DORTCH A/K/A BARBARA J. DORTCH, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 5, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 19, 2023 at 2:30

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST

2007-WMC1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs. NICOLAS PINEDA-GARCIA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 12, 2017 and an Order for Extension of Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale and Amend Caption duly entered on January 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 119 Underhill Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 303 and Lots 1048 & 1049. Approximate amount of judgment is $619,506.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010299/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse,

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 April 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 232 NASSAU AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 160, Lot 416-418: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDING 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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001926/2017. Mark Ricciardi, 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. 138012

PM. Premises known as 261 Rutland Road, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55 Block 374 Lot 1153. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $493,613.25 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 612132/2019. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Melvyn K. Roth, Esq., Referee NY202100000384-1 137983

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU JDRMDBP-SM, LLC, Plaintiff -against- WAYNE JOHNSON, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL A.

JOHNSON A/K/A RUSSELL JOHNSON, MONICA JACKSON A/K/A MONICA A. JOHNSON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to

a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 10, 2023 and entered on February 16, 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 April 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Township of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Laurette Lane, distant 91.90 feet Westerly from the Westerly end of a curve connecting the southerly side of Laurette Lane with the westerly side of Ann Drive East, said point of beginning being where the easterly line of Lot 13 on the aforesaid map intersects the southerly side of Laurette Lane; being a plot 68.82 feet by 60.10 feet by 37.58 feet by 139.75 feet; RUNNING THENCE along the southerly side of Laurette Lane, the following (2) courses and distances: 1. on a curve bearing to the left, having a radius of 300.00 feet, a distance of 16.79 feet and 2. on a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 200.00 feet, a distance of 62.51 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. SBL#

62-206-13

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 34 LAURETTE LANE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $507,561.36 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 006485/2013.

BRIAN DAVIS, ESQ., Referee McGovern & Amodio, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 2 William Street, Suite 306, White Plains, NY 10601

{* FREEPORT LEADER*}

137925

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 197 Delaware Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. 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 36, Block 519 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $409,771.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #15466/09. Scott Siller, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 137929

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 2007-11, Plaintiff AGAINST John Alexandre; Marie Alexandre; et al., Defendant(s)

Heather D. Crosley, 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: February 17, 2023 137981

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. NANCY N. WRIGHT, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 16, 2022, I, William J. Birney, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 18, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

21 Stillwell Place Freeport, NY 11520

SBL No.: 62-50-32

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 003264/2014 in the amount of $588,987.50 plus interest and costs.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of GRENADA NASSAU, LLCArticles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 14, 2023. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 45 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, N.Y. 11575.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

138010

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - against - BENJAMIN BREW, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 7, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 25th day of April, 2023 at 4:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 11 Southside Avenue, Freeport, (Village of Freeport) NY 11520.

(SBL#: 62-50-12)

Approximate amount of lien $368,185.76 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 602665/2019.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

NJCC-NYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, Against DEIDRE KNIGHT A/K/A DEIDRE R. KNIGHT, APPOINTED ADMINISTRATRIX TO THE ESTATE OF GATHA L. BALLARD, NYNISHA JONES, WILLIE BALLARD, GATHA BALLARD JR, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 7/31/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 4/24/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 72 Independence Avenue, 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 55 Block 364 Lot 139

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST DEBRA ANN ZALT, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 7, 2018.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 18, 2017 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 April 20, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 1570 Kenneth Avenue, 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0036 Block 00385-00 Lots 00174 & 00175. Approximate amount of judgment $410,015.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010431/2015. 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.”

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

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

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Farshad D. Saed, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: February 1, 2023

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $462,919.25 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 5603/2016 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. Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road , Rockville Centre, NY 11570

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of PENN RAYMOND, LLCArticles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 14, 2023. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 45 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, N.Y. 11575.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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Dated: 3/7/2023 File Number: 38708 LD 138194

Public Notices

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 14, 2018, I, William Croutier, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 24, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

39 Layton Street Freeport, NY 11520

SBL. No.: 62-95-161

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 012658/13 in the amount of $558,230.20 plus interest and costs.

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

Richard S. Mullen

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604

Tel.: 855-227-5072

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The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $638,717.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607238/2018

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.

Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road , Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 2/21/23 File

Number: 34658 LD 138198

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST

ALEXANDRE NILOV AKA ALEXANDER

NILOV, JENNIFER NILOV, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, IRP FUND II TRUST 2A, Plaintiff, vs. NEW ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MAROON PLAINS TRUST

Plaintiff, Against WAYNE PUSEY, MARCIA WATT, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 4/27/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 164 Colonial Avenue 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 Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 55 Block 360 Lot 827 & 828

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC3, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Christopher Prescott; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 17, 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 April 25, 2023 at 3:30PM, premises known as 205 New York Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11 Block 30 Lot 79 (Lot Group 79 and 80).

Approximate amount of judgment $708,798.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003168/2014. 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”.

Malachy Lyons Jr., 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: February 16, 2023

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duly entered December 19, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 883 SOUTH LONG BEACH AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 186, Lot 540.

Approximate amount of judgment $320,864.90 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002546/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002264 74194 138087

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

Plaintiff, AGAINST

MARIA MUSTAFA A/K/A

MARIA E. MUSTAFA

A/K/A MARIA BENITEZ, MARTIRES BENITEZ A/K/A

MARTIRES J. BENITEZ A/K/A MORTIRES BENITEZ, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 6, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 150 West Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 414 and Lot 52. Approximate amount of judgment $267,475.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #009181/2013.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 138128

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff

AGAINST Scott Craig a/k/a Scott O. Craig; Reginale Craig; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 2019 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 May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 212 Green Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block M Lot 302. Approximate amount of judgment $627,893.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008944/2016. 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.”

George Esernio, 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: March 6, 2023

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Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 338 Brookside Avenue A/K/A 338 South Brookside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 524 and Lot 29. Approximate amount of judgment is $577,510.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602183/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Audra Anne Divone, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138465

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006RF2, Plaintiff AGAINST Sandra Russell; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 3, 2017 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 May 3, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 Third Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 55 Block 451 Lot 78 Lot Group 78-79.

Approximate amount of judgment $411,429.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold “Rain or Shine” subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 011365/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Anthony F. Altimari, 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: March 6, 2023 138469

SHALL the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District be authorized to expend: $2,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16th, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Classroom Ceiling Tiles, Flooring & Lighting ReplacementsDistrictwide; Bathroom RenovationsDistrictwide. All of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

(4) The election of two (2) School Trustees of the Board of Education. The term shall begin July 1, 2023 and end June 30, 2026.

the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the vote; any ballot received after that time will not be counted.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Nassau County, N. Y.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Freeport Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall conduct its Annual Budget Vote and Trustees Election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The vote will be by voting machines at the designated polling places set forth below, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. (local time).

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following matters will be submitted to the registered voters of the Freeport School District:

(1) To vote on the annual school budget as set forth in Proposition No. 1 below: Proposition No. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET RESOLVED that the Annual School Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the School Year 2023-2024.

(2) To vote on the annual library budget as set forth in Proposition No. 2 below:

Proposition No. 2 FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUDGET RESOLVED, that the Freeport Memorial Library Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the Freeport Memorial Library for the year 2023-2024.

(3) To vote on the expenditure of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16, 2017 as set forth in Proposition No. 3 below:

PROPOSITION #3 Capital Reserve Fund Proposition

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall be open, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York, every school day in the Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. (local time) until Thursday, May 11, 2023, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 16, 2023. In addition, the Board of Registration will be open Tuesday, April 18, 2023 and Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 5:00 o’clock p.m. until 8:00 o’clock p.m. for residents to register to vote for the Annual Budget and Trustee election to be held on May 16, 2023.

Any person who is not registered with the School District or who is not registered in the General Election or who has not voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held within the last four calendar years (2019-2022) must register in order to vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

The voting registers will be open to inspection by any qualified voter on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from May 12, 2023 to May 15, 2023, excluding Sunday, May 14, 2023, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Office of the District Clerk; and at each polling place on election day.

Absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote.

Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk at the Freeport Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to

A listing of all people to whom absentee ballots were issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office during regular office hours until the day before the vote.

Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least forty (40) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state name and residence of the candidate and shall state the name and residence of each signer. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to their respective offices. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve.

Petitions shall be filed between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than April 17, 2023 at the Office of the District Clerk.

A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2023-2024 will be available to the taxpayers at any of the School District buildings between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. not later than fourteen (14) days before the vote, excepting Saturdays and Sundays or holidays, and at such annual election.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a lottery shall take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of determining candidate placement on the ballot should additional candidates file nominating petitions.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a budget hearing will be held on Wednesday,

Public Notices

May 3, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. o’clock in the Caroline G. Atkinson School for the purpose of discussing the expenditures of funds and budgeting thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE

that a proposition in writing by petition of least one hundred and one (101) signatures of qualified voters of the District is required to place a proposition on the ballot. The petition must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk on or before 5:00 P.M. o’clock (local time) Monday, April 17, 2023. Petitions for propositions which are required by law to be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. on or before Friday, March 17, 2023. The Board of Education reserves the right to edit or amend any proposition without changing the intent thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Election of School Board Members adopted by the Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING

1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.

2. Eighteen or more years of age.

3. A resident of the District for a period of

thirty days or more preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered to vote.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE

that the school election districts within the school district are as follows:

DISTRICT N-l

The Atkinson School Voting District is contained in the area, which is west of North Main Street, south of the northerly School District Boundary Line, and east of Milburn Creek and north of the Long Island Railroad.

DISTRICT N-2

The Columbus Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is north of the Long Island Railroad, east of North Main Street, south of the most northerly District boundary line and west of the Meadowbrook Parkway.

DISTRICT S-3

The Bayview Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way and west of the Eastern boundary line which runs south down South Long Beach Avenue to the southern property lines of the properties on the south side of Smith Street, then west along said property lines to the easterly property lines of the properties fronting on Bayview Avenue, thence proceeding south along said property lines to the easterly property lines on Branch Avenue and then southerly along the eastern boundary lines of said properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue to the northern property lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street, thence easterly along said boundary to Randall Bay. The southern boundary is the Village Line and the western boundary is the Village Line.

DISTRICT S-4

The Archer Street School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at the southerly side of the Long Island Railroad right of way where same intersects with the westerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence running easterly along said right of way to the westerly boundary lines or properties fronting on the west side of Henry Street; thence southeasterly along said boundary lines to the intersection with South Main Street; thence southerly along the west side of South Main Street to the intersection with Mill Road; thence easterly along the south side of Mill Road to the intersection of Mill Road and Freeport Creek; thence southerly along Freeport Creek to the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on

the north side of East Bedell Street; thence easterly along said property lines to the Village Line also known as Freeport Creek; thence southerly along said line to the most southerly Village Line; thence westerly along said Village Line to Hudson Bay; thence north and northwesterly along Woodcleft Basin to Sportsman’s Channel; thence north along said Channel and its extension to the center line of Atlantic Avenue; thence westerly along said center line of Atlantic Avenue to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the southerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the south side of Smith Street; thence easterly along said boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning.

DISTRICT S-5

The Giblyn School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at a point where the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on Bayview Avenue intersects the center line of Atlantic Avenue running thence easterly along said center line to the western boundary line of properties fronting on the west side of Sportsman’s Avenue; thence southerly along said lines to the Sportsman’s Channel; thence southerly along said Channel to the Woodcleft Basin; thence southeasterly along said basin to easterly boundary of Village Line running along Hudson Bay; thence southerly along said boundary line to the southerly boundary of the Village Line also known as Little Swift Creek; thence westerly along said Village Line to a point where same intersects Randall Bay; thence northerly along said Bay to the intersection of the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street; thence westerly along said boundary line to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the east boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning.

DISTRICT S6

The Cleveland Avenue School Voting District (now based at the Albany Avenue Field House, 55 Albany Avenue) is

contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way, east of the eastern boundary of District S-4, with the eastern and southern boundary being the village boundaries

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Maria Jordan-Awalom President

Benjamin

Roberts

District Clerk 138475

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST

Denise Sekur a/k/a Denise E. Sam; Fred Sekur a/k/a Fred E. Sekur; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 24, 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 May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 122 Rocklyn, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 38 Block 477 Lot 312. Approximate amount of judgment

$354,864.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 013758/2013. 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.”

Jason Vishnick, 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: March 7, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized AssetBacked Bonds, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Orazio J. Petito; Nancy Petito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19,

2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 1, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 73 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 31 Block 47 Lot 417. Approximate amount of judgment $1,199,324.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006906/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Farshad David Saed, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 28, 2023 75281

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

United Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Oudit Busgeeth, Mohini Busgeeth, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 824 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 180, Lot: 431. Approximate amount of judgment $331,480.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006309/2015 f/k/a 15-006309. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing

masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John M. Brickman, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 15-313308 75318 138276

SCOTT SILLER, ESQ.,

Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 4722.1705

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME

judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 14, 2023.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- RAFAEL CARRASQUILLO, MICHAEL STIGLITZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 7, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on May 4th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Morris Street, distant 325 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Morris Street with the westerly side of South Bay Avenue; being a plot 101.89 feet by 50 feet by 101.89 feet by 50 feet. S/B/L: 62/36/8. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 27 MORRIS STREET, FREEPORT, NY

Approximate amount of lien $453,505.28 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 7027/2012.

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017-RPL1, Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENTS VIOLA WHALEY AND WALTER GRABOWSKI BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; SPENCER R. WHALEY; U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2017-RPL1; DISCOVER BANK; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, DefendantsIndex No. 616841/2022

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive 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. If you fail to so appear or answer,

YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017-RPL1) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan J.S.C.

Dated: March 14, 2023

Filed: March 14, 2023 The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 62 East First Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: November 22, 2022 Filed: November 29, 2022 Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark R. Knuckles, Esq., 565 Taxter Road Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 138463

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V. RONALD BALDON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ABRAHAM BALDON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and RONALD BALDON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF

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ABRAHAM BALDON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY 11501, on May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 192 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 470, Lot 124, 125 & 126:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613305/2018. William R. Boccio, 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.

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WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT HILLSBORO AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 237 feet north of the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-35/23)

FRANKLIN SQUARE BARBARA BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a point 403 feet west of the west curbline of Fairway Drive, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-31/23)

(NR)LYNBROOK UNION AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 50 feet south of the south curbline of Norwich Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-38/23)

ROOSEVELT DECATUR STREET - west side, starting at a point 43 feet north of the norh curbline of Underhill Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WATER TESTING SERVICES FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “WATER TESTING SERVICES” until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov.

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts will be available from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 10, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 28, 2023.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected.

In submitting a proposal, vendors agree not to withdraw their proposal within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.

17-33 Buffalo Ave. (AKA 3 Buffalo Ave.) & 80-84 Albany Ave., Residence Apartment with a partial Golden Age Floating Zone - S/B/L 55-190-63 & S/B/L 55-190-51, 52, 53, 54, 55 - BOSFA Management Corp. - Renovate existing structure and add 2 stories at the property known as 17-33 Buffalo Ave. (AKA 3 Buffalo Ave.) to create total of 200 new apartment units and to construct stacked parking on the parcel known as 80-84 Albany Ave. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-148(A)- Prohibited uses, §210-47(A)- Building height, §210-48(B)- Lot area: apartments, §21049(B)- Lot coverage; Apartments, §210-49(C)Lot coverage; Open space, §210-50- Minimum floor area, §210-51-Required yards(A)-Front yard depth & (B)- Side yard width, §210-172(A)2a- Required parking spaces, §210276(K)- General site criteria, §210-279- Height, §210-280- Building area, §210-281(A) and (B)- Front yards, §210-282(A)- Side yards, §210-283(A)- Rear yards, §210-287(A)Separation of buildings, §210-288- Floor area, §210-290(A)- Parking and garage facilities, §210291- Population density, §210-294(J)- Supplemental development standards.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk

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Electrical Board - 1st

Tuesday, 6:00 P.M., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, BOT Conference Room

Planning Board - 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00 P.M., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue

Plumbing Board - 2nd

Wednesday, 8:00 P.M., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, BOT Conference Room

Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council - 4th

Wednesday in January, April, July and October, 7:00 P.M., American Legion Post 342, 925 S. Ocean Avenue

Mayor’s Advisory Committee - Fire EMSMeets as required

Public Safety CommitteeMeets as required

Senior Citizens CouncilMeets as required

Zoning Board of Appeals3rd Thursday, 6:00 P.M., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue

The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport for the forthcoming official year shall be held at 6:30 P.M. in the Main Conference Room, Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, as follows: 2023:

plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54, Block: 129, Lot: 17 & 18. Approximate amount of judgment is $511,751.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612222/2018. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

MARK S. RICCIARDI, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138634

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.

Glenn R. Jersey, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 3/16/2023 File

Number: 560-1513 LD 138630

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST RICOT PAILLANT, DOMINIQUE PAILLANT, EVANS PIERRE, Defendant(s)

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO.21527

RESOLUTION NO.345-2023

Adopted: March 14, 2023

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

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 332-2023, adopted February 28th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 14th day of March, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and

(TH-37/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT BELMONT BOULEVARDwest side, starting at a point 253 feet north of the north curbline of Rosalind Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-299/11 - 10/04/11)

(TH-22/23)

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

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Carini and adopted upon roll call as follows:

AYES: FIVE (5)

NOES: NONE (0)

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Kim Weltner

Purchasing Agent

Village of Freeport

VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

Issue Date - April 6, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING - April 20, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M.

INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are non-conforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located.

Application #2023-4 -

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport are scheduled to meet each month in the following locations: Board of Ethics - Meets as required Commission for the Conservation of the Environment of Freeport1st Tuesday, 6:30 P.M., March through December - Splash Building, 202 Woodcleft Avenue Highway Commission -

1st Thursday, 7:00 P.M., 355 Albany Avenue Commission on Human Relations - 4th Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road

Landmarks Preservation Commission - 3rd

Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Avenue

Sewer and Sanitation Commission - 1st

Thursday, 7:30 P.M., 355 Albany Avenue Traffic Safety Commission

- 1st Thursday, 4:00 P.M., 355 Albany Avenue Water and Light Commission - 2nd

Wednesday in April, July, October, and January

6:00 P.M., 220 West Sunrise Highway

April 17 (public comment), May 1, May 15 (public comment), June 6, June 19 (public comment), July 3, July 17, July 31 (public comment), August 14, August 28 (public comment), September 12, September 26 (public comment), October 16, October 30 (public comment), November 13, November 27 (public comment), December 4, December 18 (public comment)

2024:

January 8, 2024, January 22 (public comment), February 5, February 26 (public comment), March 11, March 25(public comment), April 1 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

Dated:Freeport, New York April 6, 2023 138629

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 CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3, Plaintiff, vs. ARKEAM ELLERBE, GOLDA CORDOVA, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 30, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Courthouse, on the North side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on May 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 2380 LOFT AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OPT1, Plaintiff, Against STEVEN HELBERG, DEIDRE HELBERG, SIERRA HELBERG S/H/A JOHN DOE #1, STEVEN HELBERG JR S/H/A JOHN DOE #2, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/9/2023, 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/10/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 310 W Seaman Avenue, 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 36 Block 331 Lot 95

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $507,294.80 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004233/2015

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Hans Cordova; Yury Sanchez, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 18, 2010, 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 May 10, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 18 May Court, 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: 54, BLOCK: 317, LOT: 182. Approximate amount of judgment $363,680.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #012237/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. The Referee will only accept certified Bank checks. No cash will be accepted at sale. David H. Rosen, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-093965-F01 75509 138521

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 May 8, 2023 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 75404 138527

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Christine Williams a/k/a Christine S. Williams a/k/a Christine Cameron; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 6, 2023 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 May 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 194 Woodside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New

A dog-fighting survivor is transformed

the shelter.

Douglas, of West Hempstead, was eventually arrested and charged with abusing and abandoning the dog.

When Athena was found, she required immediate medical attention and was not cleared by veterinarians at Howard Beach until October.

Despite her serious injuries, Athena’s strong immune system meant that she didn’t require surgery. With the help of dedicated volunteers, who provided her with love, dressing changes, and plenty of tender care, Athena slowly but surely began to heal.

“I was in the crate with her recently and she’s a real lady now, she really listens and behaves so well,” Hongiman said. “Now she knows what love is.”

After her physical wounds healed, she was paired with a behaviorist who worked with her since November and her progress has been nothing short of remarkable.

Tuncay Adem, of Canine Counsel Dog Training, a distinguished dog trainer with over 30 years of experience in the field, undertook the challenging case of Athena after she was declared free of abuse at the end of October.

The behaviorist has earned a reputation for tackling severe cases of aggression and abuse and has made a significant impact on numerous shelters and rescues across the country.

Originally from England, Adem began his career in dog training in the British military and was selected to join the Special Forces. After serving in the military, he brought his expertise in animal behavior to Long Island, where he now works as a behaviorist, dedicated to improving the lives of these vulnerable animals.

Upon picking her up from the vet after her treatments to stay at his house with him while he put her on the path to recovery, Adem observed that Athena had never lived in a house and was confused about her surroundings. Adem assessed the situation and observed that Athena took a liking to him right away.

“I frequently encounter such situations with dogs because I am quite indifferent while dealing with them,” Adem said. “Sometimes they behave aggressively and try to attack me, while other times they become scared and run away. However, my indifference towards their behavior seems to attract them towards

This charming 4-year-old pit bull-terrier mix is now fully recovered and available for adoption. Contact behaviorist Tuncay Adem by email, at caninecounsel@gmail. com or by calling (347) 9620375 to learn more about the process.

me, and that’s how Athena immediately took a liking to me and behaved really well.”

The trainer dedicated eight to 10 hours a day to working with Athena, teaching her new skills and helping her to relearn basic house manners, such as understanding how to greet people. Athena had a fear of children, which manifested as aggression, with growling and barking. However, after just one day of exposure to the stimuli, Athena began to relax and become more comfortable.

To achieve this, the trainer utilized desensitization training, including work with a spring pole to strengthen her neck muscles. Athena had a strong urge to jump and grab objects, which the training helped to redirect.

In an update on Athena’s progress, Adem has stated that the dog’s training was completed by the beginning of February, with no major issues to address. Despite this, Athena remains in the trainer’s care, as no potential adopters have stepped forward yet. The trainer expressed a reluctance to return Athena to a rescue shelter, citing a desire to avoid wasting the progress made during her training.

The search for Athena’s forever home continues, with hopes that she will find a loving family soon and have a good life.

“Despite what’s happened, Athena is an incredible dog who will really bond with you,” Adem said. “Unfortunately, some people shy away from her due to her background, but once she connects with you, it’s a bond that lasts forever. She’s really a good and well-behaved girl. This is not just another story, this is something that has happened right in your backyard.”

Courtesy Tuncay Adem

ATHENA WITH TUNCAY Adem, a Canine Counsel Dog Training behaviorist. The pit bullterrier mix, which was abandoned in Freeport, has received training, and love, from Adem, which has helped turn her into a happy and healthy candidate for adoption.

Courtesy Bobbi and the Strays

ATHENA, FOUND OUTSIDE the Bobbi and the Strays shelter last summer, has made an impressive recovery since she was discovered in a crate by shelter employees, suffering from severe malnutrition and multiple open wounds.

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Making an old home newer

Q. Our new home is pretty old, from 1920. We want to update it and have a lot of concerns, with taxes if we enlarge it, cost if we get rid of walls, widening our driveway to park more cars and what you think about getting rid of our garage for more room instead of building up. It’s a one-story with low ceilings on the second floor that are really too small for bedrooms. My parents have been reading your column for many years and suggested you could help. What can you tell us?

A. It’s hard for me not to feel as old as your house when you put it that way, but after writing this column for 32 years, I’m often doing work for children of former clients, and have gotten your question thousands of times. First, almost anything you do that adds space to your home also adds value, and value increases taxes. Cosmetic changes like siding, windows or an asphalt or concrete driveway generally don’t affect the value, but luxury materials, such as stone facing or interlocking pavers, will.

Most of the time, people complain about taxation but rarely, if ever, do they collectively attempt to do anything about it. The methods for deciding value, or even using value as a gauge for tax increases, are questionable, especially because we used to be taxed based on square feet. As we transition into not leaving our homes, communicating digitally, the tax system perpetuates without challenge.

In many villages and towns, garages are required, and hard surfaces for any kind of paving are considered “impervious,” not replenishing groundwater. There are limits on how much of your total property you can cover. You will need to investigate your specific jurisdiction’s requirements. Sidewalks, patios and driveways are all impervious, but pools and decks generally are not.

You’ll need your property survey, which is a map of your lot, house size and location, but you’ll also discover that surveyors generally don’t provide the dimensions of porches, sidewalks, driveways or steps. Get out a tape measure and accurately document the property’s hard surfaces if you’re in a community that requires impervious-area information. When you hire an architect or engineer, that’s what we have to do.

The only way to answer questions about removing walls is to assess the whole house: where to disperse loads, how to brace exterior walls against wind shear, how to handle snow loads and wind uplift, where pipes and wires would be relocated, how the spaces function and will be finished.

Package all this to be reviewed by building officials and receive permission to build — sounds simpler than it is, especially when workers leave details out or change something and we start adjusting all over again, only after much discussion, time and money. That’s also part of the age-old process. Avoid changes once you decide, save money doing so and your old house will be like new again.

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New York is going to pot, very slowly

New York state is a big and complex entity. It provides services that meet the needs of millions of people, and at the same time, it creates law after law that is supposed to meet those needs. Sometimes the state trips over its own regulatory feet and falls flat on its face.

When it comes to the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, you can toss a coin as to whether it is a hiccup or a major bureaucratic headache. The MRTA law turned 2 years old last week. When you create a massive statewide undertaking, there are always fits and starts. But sooner or later, the whole process gets on track and almost everyone is happy.

There is no doubt that the legislators who sponsored the original MRTA law had the best of intentions, and were hopeful that the law would be in place and slowly but surely be producing rev-

enue for the state and creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs. Regrettably, the state has gotten zero dollars from the program, and you can count the number of new jobs with your fingers.

I’m not pointing one of mine in blame at any officials in particular, because they have a tough and thankless job. But the visions of success have been premature. At present, there are hundreds of licensed growers around the state who will very soon have a product that is available, but no one to sell it to. There are only a handful of legal dispensaries, and they can’t handle the amount of cannabis that is being grown. So what should a pot grower do with tons of mature plants? Farmers must have a place to sell their products, but New York’s cannabis growers don’t. While the state has been in the process of getting the system functioning, one group has done very well. If you take a drive around New York City or many other parts of the state, you’ll see

an enormous number of mini-stores that call themselves “smoke shops.” You can be sure that they aren’t surviving on the proceeds from the sales of $12 packs of Marlboros. They do sell nicotine products, but their money comes from the sale of marijuana.

These days there is so much pot on the streets of our state that you can smell it on many street corners. I recently took our granddaughter to the American Museum of Natural History and smelled pot near the dinosaur exhibit. Gov. Kathy Hochul has introduced a bill that would shut down all of the smoke shops and impose massive fines on those that fail to comply.

When I was a member of the Assembly, we had an old adage: Where there’s a new law, there’s a lawsuit to follow. So far, the state has been sued twice by companies and individuals claiming that the licensing process for selling pot has either been “unfair” or “arbitrary.” Because my law firm represents some prospective licensees, I won’t comment

on the merits of those claims.

But suffice it to say that not everyone is in love with MRTA. Friends complain to me frequently about the legalization of pot, but I explain to them that it is now legal in more than 20 states, both red and blue. In its first year of legalization, the state of Colorado collected over $250 million in revenue, and now that revenue is closer to $1 billion annually. What state wouldn’t want to cash in on the pot business?

Sooner or later, the New York Legislature will help implement the MRTA more effectively, and the state might even see a few dollars that are now going to the smoke shops.

And if you think the pot law got off to a slow start, watch how the casino licensing process goes forward. No doubt that new headache will be like turning an aircraft carrier around, not once but multiple times.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

America, where have all the flowers gone?

We ponder big themes this week. Biblical plagues, miracles, resurrection, insurrection, and the elevation of false gods. And that’s just our political world.

We also mark the days of Passover and Easter. For those who observe, this religious week reminds us that nothing in our lives is unique. Kings have risen and kings have fallen. Democracies have triumphed and then failed, in cycles that repeat themselves over the ages.

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The road ahead is unclear. The wheels of justice love a well-worn path, and this time around there is none. The presumption of innocence supersedes all other aspects of the case, but how the process unfolds, with Donald Trump exonerated or convicted, will grab headlines and social media attention for years to come.

tive spoke of the little girl’s favorite activities in her preschool days. That is how the lives of 9-year-olds are eulogized.

Nashville, of course, is just the most recent crime scene where murdered children were laid to rest. More than 6,000 American children were hurt or killed by gunfire in 2022, according to ABC News. No single issue in our lives is more important, and more demanding of our action than this: The leading cause of death among children in the United States is gun violence.

the deaths from firearms for those ages 1 to 18 are homicides, with about a third being suicide. In 2020 in particular and in recent years more generally, the number of firearm homicides within this age range spiked.”

Each of us has a voice and a pen and a vote. If we love our children more than we love the patronage of the NRA, we need to make those voices heard.

The people in Nashville who were murdered in cold blood with military style weapons were Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, all 9 years old; Katherine Koonce, 60, the head of the school; Mike Hill, 61, a custodian; and Cynthia Peak, 61, a substitute teacher.

RANDI KREISS

Still, last week was a remarkable one for those of us living on earth in 2023. After years of investigations and a multi-year media free-for-all, a former president of the United States was indicted by a grand jury in New York. I saved the front page for my grandchildren to preserve the moment, because it is historic and because I want them to know that everyone is equal under the law, even an American president. Almost all the headlines in all the big newspapers featured two words set in large bold type:

For me, the most distressing consequence of the former president’s indictment was that it wiped off the front pages the story of the shooting of six people in Nashville earlier in the week. This is how it goes these days: Horrific shootings of children have become bloody blips on our screens. The news feeds zap our devices with details of yet another crazed shooter, bodies in classrooms, police charging the killer, statements of sympathy, first ladies off to the funerals. And the world watches as tiny caskets go into the ground, and traumatized families and friends experience the first days of what will be a lifetime of longing and grief.

At one of the funerals of one of the 9-year-olds killed in Nashville, a rela-

Reflecting on the Nashville murders in The Washington Post, columnist Philip Bump quoted from a book by Ta-Nehisi Coates, remembering a child killed in a violent encounter. “Think of all the love poured into him,” Coates wrote, delineating specific ways in which parents invest in and show their love for their children: music lessons, birthday parties and kids’ books. Then, he added, “And think of how that vessel was taken, shattered on the concrete, and all its holy contents, all that had gone into him, sent flowing back to the earth.”

Mr. Bump went on to write, “Most of

If we take away anything from the last chaotic week, let it be a commitment to stop the killing of our children. This is a uniquely American abomination, our new American exceptionalism.

During this week of political drama and religious meditation, can we not use our voices and our votes to demand change in our gun laws? In my youth, we raised our voices to protest the killing of our kids in war. Pete Seeger’s lyrics resonated in that time and place.

They still ring out: “Where have all the flowers gone?”

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Horrific shootings of children have become bloody blips on our screens.

The handful of legal dispensaries can’t handle the volume being grown.

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Kids will lead, if we let them

What’s the best way to teach a child? The better question is, what’s the most effective way a child learns?

Lagging student achievement is not new. As schools grapple with declining test scores caused by the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, education leaders need to find a solution.

Schools nationwide have been using project-based learning to better reach kids. Students identify real-world problems — like climate change or food scarcity — and then research solutions and present their findings. The goal is for students to acquire knowledge and problem-solving skills, instead of focusing on traditional learning by sitting in rows and memorizing facts.

Students make all the decisions. Teachers? They’re along for the ride.

Sometimes the best lesson is for adults to shut up, stand to the side and let kids take charge. Leaders in the Village of Malverne did just that when a group of high school students, following the model of project-based learning in curriculums across the country, sought to rename a street honoring a former Ku Klux Klan leader.

Over a few years, students researched the topic, petitioned school and village officials several times, and built a communitylevel outreach program. The result? Lindner Place was renamed Acorn Way in January. The new name is a nod to Malverne’s motto, “Oaks from acorns.”

Certainly, there were other people

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involved, from civic leaders to community activists. And they came from nearby Lakeview and West Hempstead as well as the village. But children were at the forefront.

This wasn’t a school assignment or an application booster for college. Students came up with the idea. They did the research and spoke to village leaders at public meetings. No one told them they had to do this. Students identified and researched a problem, created solutions, and persuaded the public they were right.

Not only was the Acorn Way renaming a great example of students learning through project-based learning, but it also improved the community. Gone is a street sign celebrating a person who believed in hate. And while Paul Lindner was influential in the village’s history, the evil he promoted cannot be overlooked.

The Acorn Way street renaming garnered national attention, a clear indication of the impact children can have on the world. There are examples of children solving problems all around us by way of PBL — from a high school girl in Bellport who raised money and then helped build a water-filtration system for an all-girls school in Pakistan, to a high school boy in Las Vegas who created a nonprofit that collects and donates shoes.

There are virtually innumerable ways kids can volunteer at almost any age. Parents can reach out to local or national and international groups for ideas. Better still, ask a child what he or she would do to

make the world a better place.

Educators are deeply concerned about learning in the 21st century. American schoolchildren continue to lag behind those in dozens of other countries in math and science. Certainly there are other measures of student learning, but the decline remains troubling.

The latest focus is on what are called the 4 C’s of 21st-century Learning: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Project-based learning is the epitome of this concept. The Malverne students took it further by adding “community.”

Is the purpose of an education to get a job and make money? Or is it something more meaningful? By allowing students to guide their own learning, the greater Malverne community is a better place — not only now, but in the future.

More students will follow the example of those in Malverne, and more communities will be made better places. Schools can continue to expand PBL throughout all grades to encourage students to explore problems and solutions. Communities can offer competitions to entice students to solve problems. Parents can pose open-ended questions to push their child’s critical thinking.

There are more opportunities like this in every town. Schools, community leaders, and others should spread the story of Acorn Way to encourage more children to explore problems and solutions.

All we have to do is get out of their way.

Every day last week, I called U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s office, inquiring about his stance on gun violence, while the TV hummed news of another school shooting, like an excruciating soundtrack to my calls.

Days 1-3: “I haven’t had the chance to speak to the congressman about this issue, but I will pass along your concerns on the matter.”

Day 4: “I’ve heard from others in the office that the congressman is working on a statement.”

Day 5: “I haven’t had the chance to speak to the congressman about this issue, but I will pass along your concerns on the matter.”

I kept hoping to hear the leadership and independence that Congressman D’Esposito was elected by my district to demonstrate. The freshman congressman from District 4, the one made famous by the LIRR massacre that brought Carolyn McCarthy to Congress, ran on a platform of “public safety.” Why, then, was it so hard to receive a response about his position on the ultimate public safety issue of our time?

The state must rethink school Foundation Aid

The celebratory news is that the Foundation Aid promised to school districts in New York state will finally be fully funded.

Foundation Aid, the main source of state funding for public schools, was created in 2007 following a lawsuit by the Campaign for Fiscal Equity. In a landmark ruling, the State Court of Appeals declared the state’s school finance system unconstitutional.

The state committed to increasing state aid by $5.5 billion over four years. After two years, however, the state froze that aid. During these years, Freeport Public Schools lost approximately $450 million in Foundation Aid that it was owed.

As the superintendent of Freeport Public Schools and an active member and past president of Reform Education Financing Inequities Today and other organizations, I have vigorously advocated for the full restoration of Foundation Aid funding. We have worked tirelessly with policymakers at all levels for our fair share, and encouraged staff, families and the community to be advocates as well. After 14 years of such

efforts, state lawmakers adopted a plan to fully fund Foundation Aid over three years, as part of the 2021-22 state budget.

Another equally important part of our advocacy focuses on the Foundation Aid formula. The state should appoint a commission to review the formula to determine the current cost of educating a student. The state continues to use the original 2007 formula, with some data over two decades old.

The formula does not factor in revised educational standards, new programs, increasing technology and changing student needs, including health and wellness. These factors, based on current conditions and regulations, should be considered when determining the cost of providing students opportunities for success. The cost of highneed students, poverty, regional costs, district wealth factors, the property tax cap and inflation should also be considered.

Statewide data shows an increase in both English Language Learner students and those with disabilities. Freeport is no exception to this trend. There is a higher cost associated with educating students with greater needs, in order to provide them with more comprehensive services and programs in compliance with state

LETTERS

Despite the overwhelming pessimism and the sense that nothing will ever be done to change it, Congressman D’Esposito actually has an opportunity to make a difference and to lead on the issue of gun reform, beginning with an assault weapons ban, which a majority of the American public supports. He is a member of a narrow band of swing state representatives whom he can encourage to work in a bipartisan manner to solve this urgent problem.

All Long Islanders may not be on the same page, but our representatives owe us a clear statement of where they are on this issue so we might begin dialogue and seek solutions together. You can’t lead if nobody knows where you stand or where you are headed.

As a lifelong educator, I believe in the possibility of change and growth, and in this spirit I will keep calling the congressman’s office and hoping for a new response — a meaningful one.

DIANE CARACCIOLO West Hempstead

The lives those Nashville 9-year-olds missed

To the Editor:

As an elementary school teacher for 38 years, I taught almost 1,000 9-year-olds, so my heart goes out to the three youngest Nashville school shooting victims, Evelyn Dieck-

and federal mandates. Other high-need students include those who are displaced, in foster care, or require extensive mental health support. The current Foundation Aid funding formula has limited weighting for high-need students.

The formula’s measure of student poverty also needs adjustment. It utilizes the decades-old 2000 census poverty count. The use of the data from the Free or Reduced-Priced Lunch program undercounts students in high-need districts. The state uses more accurate counts for poverty for other purposes, and should use the same data in the Foundation Aid formula as well as considering the impact of high concentrations of poverty.

The state acknowledges that it costs more to educate students in different areas, but the Regional Cost Index has not changed since 2007. The RCI should be periodically updated to ensure that data is current.

Within the current Foundation Aid formula, many districts’ wealth factors, including enrollment, property value and gross income, are adjusted by student count. When these factors are combined, the loss of enrollment can result in a double hit on a district’s state aid. This calcula-

haus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs. They’ve had a combined 200 or more years of life stolen from them, and I mourn them with these numbers:

None of them ever got to celebrate a double-digit birthday.

If they had lived to graduate from high school, these three children would at least have had a combined 54 years of learning and laughter. Turning 22 and graduating from college would have afforded their mothers and fathers a combined 66 years of parental pride.

Had they reached 50, besides their AARP memberships, they would have had 150 years in which to have marriages and children, not to mention providing their own parents with grandchildren to spoil.

Had they reached the Social Security age of 62, that would have meant a combined 186 years of life, including working at jobs that would have contributed to many aspects of American life. Getting to retire and earn Medicare benefits at age 65 would have meant a combined 195 years of living life to its fullest, including award-winning careers after which they’d receive their gold watches, and never need to worry about health insurance.

Given their actuarially expected life spans of 80 years, they would have had 240 years, in which they would even have had grandchildren of their own.

tion should be reviewed.

The current Foundation Aid formula also includes how much local communities should contribute the total cost of educating a student through the local property tax levy or other local revenue streams.

The state’s 2 percent cap on the tax levy increase limits a district’s ability to properly fund programs while mandatory and contractual costs impact budgets. The local contribution calculation in the Foundation Aid formula should recognize this limitation.

Finally, the state should eliminate the use of set-asides, which restrict the use of aid funding for specific purposes. Setasides reduce local control based on local needs. In many cases, that means the state aid will not be used.

Revisions of the Foundation Aid formula must be addressed before the next state budget cycle to ensure equitable funding of the aid without shortchanging school districts. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly should show their continued commitment to updating the formula and fully funding this aid in years to come.

We will continue to advocate for revisions to the Foundation Aid formula so Freeport Public Schools will receive our fair share of state aid in the future.

Dr. Kishore Kuncham is superintendent of Freeport Public Schools.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

A member of the welcoming committee at Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve— Merrick

Some changes are needed in the main source of public school funding.

KISHORE KUNCHAM