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Rare birds vs. happy dogs? Proximity of dog run to Cow Meadow Preserve worries visitors against a freshwater wetland that’s been shown to be used by a number of in-decline species … Oceanside resident Alena is a terrible idea,” Walters Walters and Huntington envi- declared in an email to the Herronmental engineer Daniel ald, adding that the fence around Karpen are worried about the the run would impede visitor new dog run under construction access to the pond. i n C ow M e a d ow “The pond conPark. tains an incredible The dog run has variety of wildlife,” been excavated so Karpen said in a that its southwestphone interview. ern corner extends “The impact will be to within 8 to 12 feet barking dogs who o f C ow M e a d ow are going to scare off Pond’s western lobe. the birds.” The pond is part of “That’s not the Cow Meadow Prebest area for a dog serve, a major fearun,” said Peter Marture of the park tin, a member of the RoBERT since Nassau County North Shore Land opened it in 1971. KENNEdY A l l i a n c e, w h i c h The preserve is a Freeport Mayor advocates for presersanctuary for nearly vation of Long 200 bird species, Island’s green spacsome quite rare, and es, including wetalso an important habitat for lands. “They have diamondback protected species of wetland tur- terrapins nesting in that area; tles. that’s a protected marine turtle Earlier this year, Nassau species. I would think locating County transferred ownership the run more to the north, which of Cow Meadow to the Village of is just fields and lawn, would be Freeport. The dog run, which is better.” expected to open later this Walters and Karpen have spring, is part of the village’s been in touch with the state plan to expand park resources. Department of Environmental “Building a dog run up Continued on page 11

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WoodWARd CHIldREN’s CENTER board and staff: René Kelbick, Dr. Marcia Caton, Manik Singh Jassal, Claudia Swansey, Kenneth Bellafiore, Exec. Dir. Greg Ingino, Principal Danielle Colucci, and Marilyn Monroe, daughter of the late Tuskeegee Airman and Woodward supporter Ed Monroe.

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Gertrude Berman educated special-needs kids By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Even with three children of her own at home, Gertrude Berman raised thousands more from lives of struggle and rejection to self-development and even steady employment. In the process, the school she founded made Freeport a place of national renown. And it was everyone from that school — the Woodward Children’s Center — who gathered on March 31 to dedicate a bronze plaque in her memory. With songs, loving speeches and even a Zoom-in from Berman’s children, the school, at 201 W. Merrick Road, celebrated the woman

who turned discouragement to hope for countless families. “Mrs. Berman took up the task of working with students with emotional and psychological challenges,” the school’s executive director, Gregory Ingino, said. “Mrs. Berman’s compassion and belief in the success of students was so strong that they began to believe it themselves.” Berman taught in Brooklyn and Queens until she and her husband, Joseph, moved to Freeport around 1950 with their young children. Berman created a summer program in both her backyard and basement in 1951 for six Continued on page 8

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Mineola Chorale’s ‘Our Prayer for Peace’

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On Sunday, May 1, the Mineola Choral Society will return to concert performance after a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The program theme is “Our Prayer for Peace.” It will feature the world premiere of “Lamentations” by Choral Society Director Thomas W. Jones, move into Mozart’s poignant “Requiem,” and conclude with selections from Handel’s joyful “Messiah.” Two Freeport residents, Ellen Kelly and Mary Ellen Kahn, and three Baldwin residents, Mary Schmid, Phyllis Shakespeare, and Margot DiPaola, will be among the performers. “I’m in the choir because I love to sing,” said Mary Ellen Kahn, “and I also love what you’d call great music, and I feel that we do really high-caliber music.” The composers range from Leonard Bernstein to George Frideric Handel to Giuseppi Verdi. Though the music is quite challenging, Kahn said that chorus conductor Thomas Jones is both a fine conductor and a gifted teacher. “He has the way of coaxing the best out of his group,” Kahn said. “It’s such a joy to get to the point where we all work hard on a piece and then get to perform it, and we know that we’ve done a good job. He helps us get there.” Kahn has been a Freeport resident for over 40 years. She once sang with the Freeport Chorale. She has sung with the Mineola Choral Society for over 10 years. “I am an alto, as is Ellen [Kelly],” Kahn said. “And the other three women, Phyllis, Mary, and Margot, are also altos. ... We met in the babysitting club years ago in Freeport, where we had a co-op babysitting thing going on, so that was kind of fun.” The concert will take place at 3:00 p.m.at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, 155 Garfield Avenue, Mineola, and will feature soloists Adrienne Patino Dunn, Ned Hanlon, Janara Kellerman, Bruce Westervelt and the Orchestra of the Society. The Mineola Choral Society, now in its 74th concert season, is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the performance of choral music. It draws mem-

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The MineolA ChorAl Society will present its first in-person concert since before the pandemic, under the direction of Thomas Jones. bership from more than 35 Long Island communities and New York City. The concert is made possible, in part, with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, administered by the Huntington

Arts Council, Inc. Tickets for the May 1 concert are $20 each for seniors, students and by advance sale until April 21, $25 thereafter. Proof of Covid vaccination is required for attendance. For further information about advance sale tickets for this concert and the Mineola Choral Society, visit www.mineolachoralsociety.org or call (516) 294-1175.

‘Lifting As We Climb’ with Cedarmore The Cedarmore Corporation is hosting our annual “Lifting As We Climb: A Benefit for Girlz” celebration at the Carltun at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will bring together women from all walks of life, for an afternoon of elegance and empowHERment, to encourage women to “pay it forward,” to help educate, empower and inspire the next generation of female leaders. “Lifting As We Climb: A Benefit for Girlz,” will recognize ceiling-breaker Brianna Vaughan, Esq., Hempstead Village Justice and the youngest Justice in New York State. This year’s celebration will be particularly exciting as we celebrate those women who are trailblazers and role models for the next generation of female leaders. The program will feature dynamic “Voices of Aspiration” who will address issues that matter most to women: ■ Dr. Hazel Dukes, President of the New York State Chapter of the NAACP ■ Collette V. Smith, the first Female African American Coach in the NFL ■ Joyce A. Smith, the first African American District Attorney in Nassau County ■ Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby, Town of Hempstead Town Board ■ Chief Lorna Atmore, Nassau County Police

Department Proceeds will enable the continuation of the Cynthia P. Roberts Youth Empowerment Series Girlz Talk program established to educate, empower and motivate girls from underserved communities across Long Island. Each spring, more than 400 girls gather for a day of keynote speeches, interactive sessions and candid conversations that focus on academic and social issues as well as overcoming obstacles they face as they transition into womanhood. The “Lifting As We Climb” Benefit is designed to help continue the initiative’s expansion, which includes semi-monthly sessions that focus on college preparedness, self-care, personal development, and mental health awareness led by subject matter experts. The Cedarmore Corporation is a communitybased 501(c) 3 organization, founded by Bishop Frank O. White in 1996, that provides comprehensive programs and services to Long Island youth and their families. Cedarmore’s mission is to form a cooperative of quality programs to improve the educational, social and emotional development of youth representing a diverse population of families from Nassau and Suffolk counties. The organization strives to educate, engage and empower others in order for them to achieve healthy productive lives. For more information, visit www.cedarmore.org or call 516-378-3415.

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The April 9 event sponsored by the Cedarmore Corporation will raise funds to help support the next generation of females in leadership.

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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A student from Freeport Public Schools Saturday Academy using the supplemental ST-Math computer program.

Interactive learning at Saturday Academy

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students used LeGos and the ST-Math program to build a robot during the 10-week Saturday Academy program held at Freeport’s Bayview Avenue Elementary School.

ing abilities to solve mathematical problems. “The goal of the Saturday Academy was to deliver fun, and engaging mathematics activities for some of our K–5 students to help them maximize their understanding of math,” said Dr. Anthony Murray, director of mathematics. “Through the Saturday Academy, we not only enriched their learning from their weekly classroom lessons, but also helped to show them that math skills can help solve many of the day-to-day problems that occur at every age.” The program was held at Bayview Avenue Elementary School and was taught by Freeport Public School teachers and support staff, as well as partners from the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Molloy College.

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It was all about hands-on learning, enrichment and fun for Freeport students in kindergarten to fifth grade participating in Freeport Public Schools’ Saturday Academy. The 10-week program, which partnered with instructors from the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Molloy College, was designed to provide students with additional instructional math support through interactive learning activities. Students learned through STEM activities that incorporated realworld critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working on challenging puzzles, using Legos to build robots and creating marble runs with cardboard tubes. The program also used supplemental, computer-based programs including Spatial Temporal Math (STMath) to enhance students’ reason-

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Donated supplies sent to Ukraine refugees

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On March 31, Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello joined members of the legislature, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino and members of the Oyster Bay Town Board to send off the region’s large s t s u p p ly o f donations collected by county residents to help refugees in Ukraine. The last boxes were loaded onto a truck provided by Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment, and will be driven to the Port of New Je r s e y, wh e r e sTeve Rhoads t h e y w i l l b e transported to Nassau County Poland, to help Legislator the refugees e s c a p i n g Ukraine. Last month, the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature and the Town of Oyster Bay initiated the collection drive and opened drop-off locations at various County and Town facilities. Residents were able to drop off muchneeded supplies, including medical items and personal hygiene products in an effort to help the crisis abroad. County

he good will of the people of Nassau County has led to the largest collection drive in the region.

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The 23 Tons of donations for Ukraine were stored at the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public Works warehouse in Syosset. people and rallied around them to donate necessary supplies to help those fleeing the Russian invasion,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “Thank you to everyone who donated supplies. Together, we have put together the largest collection in the region, and we have given those in danger hope.” “What is happening in Ukraine is a travesty. Thank you to the people of Nassau County for coming together to pro-

vide supplies for so many people who have been forced from their homes,” Legislator Steve Rhoads said. “The good will of the people of Nassau County has led to the largest collection drive in the region. Thank you everyone who helped.” In total, more than 45,000 pounds of items were collected for Ukrainians forced to leave their homes. It is the largest collection on Long Island of supplies for the refugees.

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locations included Eisenhower Park, Grant Park, Cantiague Park, Wantagh Park, Christopher Morley Park, Nickerson Beach and the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative Building. The donations were then stored at the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public Works warehouse in Syosset, where their journey to Europe begins. “The people of Nassau County opened their hearts to the plight of the Ukrainian

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events and activities

Friday, April 8

Poetry night [at the library] From 6-8 p.m., adults and high school students are invited to share 2-3 poems with the community for National Poetry Month. No profanity or discriminatory language. Register with ask@freeportlibrary.info, or call (516) 379-3274.

Fondant book cover cupcakes [at the library] From 6-7:30 p.m., grades K-6 can join us at the Library for a session with our baking coach. Each student will frost and decorate three cupcakes with colorful “books” made from fondant. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration. Please call (516) 379-3274 or come into the Children’s Room to register.

Thursday, April 14 Board no more for teens [at the library] From 3:30-4:30 p.m., Do you like to play games like Uno, Jenga, and Checkers? Play these and more in GIANT form. For grades 7 to 12 Register in the TRAC room, or via youthservices@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274.

Alcoholics Anonymous [at the library] From 5:30-6:30 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Freeport Memorial Library. Contact Marilyn Pignataro, mpignataro@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274.

Name that tune [at the library]

Saturday, April 9 Literacy Nassau citizenship classes [at the library] This 10 a.m.-12 noon test-prep class will help students study for the civics portion of the citizenship exam. Contact the ASK Dept. at the library, (516) 3793274, or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Paint with family and friends [at the library] This is a painter’s-choice paint party for all ages. There is a nonrefundable fee of $10 per adult and $5 per child payable at the time of registration at the ASK Desk. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274.

Monday, April 11 Database Derby [at the library] From 10:30-11:30 a.m., Learning Express & Career Cruising Freeport patrons can sharpen their online skills by participating in this enjoyable hands-on program, with a raffle and prizes. The raffle drawing will be held in June. Call (516) 379-3274 or ask@ freeportlibrary.info.

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Marc Chagall and the re-enchantment of the world On Wednesday, April 13, Dr. Dennis Raverty will explore painter Marc Chagall’s themes, both of charm and of tragedy. This hybrid program takes place 1-2 p.m. via the Freeport Memorial Library (see calendar listing below). Shown: “I and the Village,” 1911, by Marc Chagall. flip-books. To register, call (516) 3793274 or come into the Children’s Room.

com/LegislatorKevanAbrahams). Register online at https://app.nassaucountyny.gov/Leg/forms/01/its_time.php.

How to buy technology [virtual]

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From 10-10:30 a.m., join Ms. Rose for a special story time. Ages 2 to 4 and an accompanying adult. To register, call Youth Services (516) 379-3274, or come into the Children’s Room.

Which one should I buy? Laptop, iPad, smartphone/watch, printer, tablet? Learn what to consider before buying, shop for bargains online. Contact the ASK Department, ask@freeportlibrary. info, or call (516) 379-3274.

Stop motion animation for tweens [at the library]

From 7:30-8:30 p.m., Abril es el mes nacional de la poesía. Celebra el mes compartiendo un poema favorito con el grupo. Contacte Rose Luna para recibir los datos para conectar: rluna@ freeportlibrary.info, or call the library (516) 379-3274.

It’s time No. 7 [virtual]

Tuesday, April 12 Special story time with Ms. Rose [at the library]

From 6-6:45 p.m., for grades 5 and 6. Do you love cartoons? Join us for a program filled with fun and learn a new skill along the way. We will be using the Stop Motion Studio app on the iPhone to create our own cartoons. Those who do not have cellphones will be given index cards and will learn how to make

At 7 p.m., the office of Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams is partnering with SUNY, the Long Island Educational Opportunity Commission and Nassau BOCES to present “It’s Time,” a seven-week webinar series for adults on a new career track. This seventh webinar focuses on getting a four-year degree. On Zoom and Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.

Wednesday, Apr., 13 Art talk: Marc Chagall [hybrid] From 1-2 p.m., Dr. Dennis Raverty explores Marc Chagall’s worlds of charm as well as tragic themes. To register, call Tanisha Mitchell (516) 3793274, or tmitchell@freeportlibrary.info.

From 6-6:45 p.m., for grades 5 and 6. If you heard the song “Thriller,” would you recognize it? If you said yes, then come play Name That Tune. Beat your friends and win some prizes! Call or register in the Children’s Room.

Craft time with Lupe [virtual] From 7-9 p.m., learn “Garden Boxes of Freeport.” Sé habla español. For the link and to register, contact mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 3793274.

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The AHRC Work Center on Hanse Ave. has helped adults with disabilities find work for 50 years. Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home is now owned by Carmine and Michael Carpinone. Black-owned Value Precision Inc. was featured on Economic Forum, WTHE-AM 1520, in 1992. Led by Chief Joe Shapira, Freeport has New York State’s largest all-volunteer fire department. Freeport residents drink naturally purified water drawn from Freeport’s own fresh-water aquifer.

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Celebrating gertrude berman were Legislators Debra Mulé and Steve Rhoads, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Woodward Executive Director Greg Ingino, Chamber of Commerce president Ben Jackson, restaurateur/author Ivan Sayles, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Chris Carini, Mayor Robert Kennedy and Woodward principal Danielle Colucci.

Berman’s work endures 70 years on continued from front page students whose parents appreciated how she had taught their children during the academic year. By the end of the summer, the children showed such positive change, Berman decided to develop a school. “I don’t know that, at a young age, I fully appreciated the impact of my mother,” said Ilene Berman Micha, now in her early 70s. “We would see children in our home with all types of needs — physical, mental health — all ages. I guess I never felt like my mother went to work because she was always there for us at the same time. It was always exciting to see how the school grew.” Micha does social work herself, so she’s well aware of the myriad needs in the mental health field. “It just gives me chills to think how my mother was so innovative in the 1950s,” she added. Berman’s experience had shown her that good teaching itself wouldn’t be enough to support these children through their formative years. From the start, she envisioned a clinical team — a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychiatric social worker — who would combine forces with carefully trained teachers. “Our basement had a big stage,” Micha said. “It was very conducive, at least for the size that they were at that time. I can remember the office, and other rooms used as classrooms.” Money to run the school came not only from tuition, but from tireless, inventive fundraising pursued by the extremely outgoing Berman. “My dad got involved,” Micha said. “He’d call bingo. My mother also served on a lot of community, regional and state boards, and had a lot of contacts for fundraising.” As word of Berman’s work spread, support mounted in the Freeport community. Friends and neighbors helped Berman refurbish a late-Victorian wooden mansion at Pine Street and South Long Beach Ave-

the WoodWard Children’s Center Theatre Group put their hearts into Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” dedicating it to the school’s founder, Gertrude K. Berman. a bronze plaque honoring Gertrude Berman now hangs in Woodward’s library. nue in 1956, and her school moved in. In 1959, Berman School was one of only seven such schools nationwide to receive a pilot grant for a training program enabling “disturbed” adolescents to gain employable skills and find jobs. In 1963, Berman insisted on renaming the school after another pioneering educator, Luther E. Woodward, who used his powerful influence to back the Berman School, and who had died just a short time before. Berman’s efforts attracted support from renowned figures during the 1960s like actor Cliff Robertson and football star Joe Namath. The school was renamed the Woodward Mental Health Center when it opened in its current location, later becoming the Woodward Children’s Center. The ceremony last week brought out its own roster of local luminaries, many who have raised funds or served on the Woodward board. “Gertrude Berman left her footprint on the sands of time,” said Vinell Saunders, who has done social social work at Wood-

ward for the past 34 years. One of the Woodward board members, René Kelbick, was also a Woodward mom. “At the end of ups and downs, things have worked out well for my son,” she said. “We are grateful for all the support we got at Woodward.” Kelbick’s son now works in public safety, and also volunteers for two ambulance corps. “You do a wonderful job here. Please continue,” Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby said. Her colleague, Councilman Chris Carini, called Berman a visionary, adding, “May your memory live on forever.” Nassau County legislators Steve Rhoads and Debra Mulé, Freeport mayor Robert Kennedy, board member Claudia Swansey and board treasurer Manik Singh Jassal also spoke. Jassal compared Woodward to a tapestry. “Everyone is a single string all woven together, starting with Gertrude,” he said, “working together to create a community.” Students read essays, encouraged by their principal, Danielle Colucci. Teacher Christina Cuevas’s rendition of “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus had students clap-

ping and stomping along. The Theatre Group sang Josh Groban’s famed “You Raise Me Up,” while high school junior Jameer Fuller brought the entire audience to their feet when he belted out Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” “I remember when Jameer hardly said a word all day long,” Ingino marveled later. Bobby Ford, a former Freeport police office, attended with Deputy Police Chief Michael Williams. “Those officers have seen us through some challenging moments here,” Ingino said. “It was really great for them to see what these kids can do.” Anissa Moore, Nassau Deputy County Executive for Health and Human Services, also attended, as did Yolanda Hutcherson, a Nassau County caseworker who is the daughter of former Hempstead mayor James Garner. Four members of Woodward’s student government concluded the program by unveiling the bronze plaque amidst cheers. “I know that my mother would be very excited to see the program,” Micha said, “what it is today.”

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Rockville Centre’s largest educational institution will soon have a new name. Molloy College has officially earned university status from the New York State Board of Regents, allowing the Dominican institution to adopt the Molloy University moniker beginning June 1. It’s the culmination of work university officials have conducted for more than a decade. Founded in 1955 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, Molloy is known for its strong nursing program that has been especially important during the coronavirus pandemic. Molloy is a private institution with roughly 3,500 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students. College president James Lentini unveiled a new logo for Molloy last week, which keeps the school’s burgundy lion mascot, but is now enclosed by an offwhite “M” and “U.” This is essentially full circle for Lentini, who said university status was discussed even when he interviewed for his job back in 2019. “Some of the regents finally softened,” Lentini told the Herald. “I’m probably lucky with my timing a little bit, but I was involved in lobbying pretty hard with our regents.” Both Lentini and predecessor Drew Bogner — who retired in June 2020 after 20 years in the position — worked with 10th Judicial District Regent Roger Tilles to change some of the language the

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old definition hurt the competitiveness of New York schools not just with other states but internationally. Bogner recounted a number of times prospective students would be surprised Molloy offered graduate and doctoral programs, while still being called a college. The name might be changing, but Lentini believes Molloy’s character will remain. Right now, there are no announced plans for the school to expand its current campus, at least when it comes to existing Rockville Centre real estate. Still, becoming Molloy University is something Jeff Greenfield — a longtime Rockville Centre resident and a 19-year member of the college’s board of trustees —believes will add value to the degrees of past, present and future students. “It’s very gratifying to see the mission of the sisters who founded the college fulfilled,” Greenfield said, by upgrading Molloy’s status to a university. But Molloy’s work isn’t over, Lentini said. Far from it. The next goal for the soon-to-be university is to tailor its nursing programs to the needs of partners like Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and Catholic Health, which runs Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre. “If we have (programs), we’re trying to make them more robust,” Lentini said. “If we don’t have them, we’re going to be developing those. “We’ve been a college. Now I want us to think like a university.”

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Hofstra lacrosse seeks a little CAA success By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

After defeating Fairfield to close the regular season last year on a Friday night, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team gathered in Margiotta Hall the following afternoon to await its postseason fate needing a Towson loss to Drexel in order to reach the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament. With hopes looking bleak when Towson led by four goals late in the third quarter, Hofstra’s seniors suddenly learned their careers were in fact not over yet when Drexel stormed back for a 12-11 win. The Pride then took advantage of the surprise CAA tournament appearance with a semifinal upset of top-seeded Delaware before falling in the conference finals to that same Drexel team that resurrected its season a week earlier. “You live and die by every goal and you start to become a fan rather than a coach because your future is out of your hands,” said 16th-year Hofstra head coach Seth Tierney of the scene watching Drexel-Towson. “It was an array of emotions.” Tierney hopes this year the Pride will be able to wrap up one of the four available CAA tourney spots on the field and not have to rely on external help. Hofstra opened the CAA schedule with a 12-10 defeat at Fairfield last Saturday. The CAA schedule gives Hofstra a fresh start after an up and down non-conference season where the Pride battled a number of injuries. The Pride entered CAA play with a 10-9 overtime loss at Providence College where sophomore attackman Gerard Kane tallied five assists, graduate student midfielder James Philbin scored a hat-trick and red-shirt freshman Rory Jones registered four points. The 6-2 Kane, an Ohio State transfer, has emerged as Hofstra’s leading scorer with 17 goals and 11 assists. Seniors Matt Elder and Dylan McIntosh are also offensive threats. Junior goalie Mac Gates, a San Francisco native, has stepped up in net to anchor the defense in front of starting defensemen Tom Ford, Tim Hegarty and Bryan McIntosh. Gates recorded 17 saves in a 8-6 loss at Villanova on March 5. Following a road game at Delaware this Saturday, Hofstra hosts Drexel in its CAA home opener on April 16 at 3 p.m.

Pride women off breakout year The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team had a breakthrough season in 2021 with the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007. The Pride graduated all-time leading Hofstra scorer Alyssa Parella, but returns plenty of talent from last

JuNiOR gOAltENDER MAx Gates has stepped up as the leader in Hofstra’s defensive zone.

StANDOut KAtiE WhElAN, a Long Beach native, will be in the middle of any success the Pride achieves this spring.

year’s team that earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with a 6-6 record after facing one of the toughest schedules in the country. Hofstra then nearly pulled off its first NCAA Tourney win in school history before falling to ninth-ranked Loyola 11-9 in a game where Long Beach native Katie Whelan shined with four points. “It showed how resilient our team was last year to get big wins and find ourselves in the NCAA Tournament,” Smith said. “It was an incredible experience and it makes our team motivated to get back there.” Whelan, a graduate student, has emerged as a leader of the offense at attack in her final season of college lacrosse. The former Long Beach High School standout leads Hofstra in both goals and assists and tallied seven points in a 12-9 loss to Vanderbilt on March 20. Junior midfielder Taylor Mennella has also emerged as an offensive threat with a four-goal performance in a 16-9 win at Marist on March 11. Graduate student mid-

fielder Arrianna Esposito,senior attacker Erin Demek and sophomore midfielder Kerry Walser are also stepping up as scoring options. The Hofstra defense has been a big strength this season led by senior goalie Jess Smith, who tallied 14 saves in a 15-11 loss to 22nd-ranked UConn on March 26. The close features senior Wantagh High School product Anna Kaufmann, Kendall Smith, Brynn Hepting and Shannon Boyle, who was an All-CAA second team selection last year. Hofstra went 6-4 in non-conference play, which included a competitive game with local rival and then sixthranked Stony Brook before falling 12-6 on March 18. The Pride began the CAA schedule with a 17-12 loss to 12thranked James Madison last Saturday. Demek had three points. After an April 13 game at Drexel, Hofstra hosts Towson on April 16 at noon.

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Dog run upsets Cow Meadow Preserve fans Conservation as well as Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and the village board. Walters discovered, through a Freedom of Information Law request, that the village had not conducted any environmental review, in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, before it started work on the dog run. “An environmental impact statement should have been prepared before the transfer of land,” Karpen said. “If the village issued a negative declaration, they would be saying that the transfer would cause no impact to the park environment. But the dog run has two impacts: changing the vegetation from whatever it was before the transfer, and the barking of the dogs.” Karpen added that he didn’t think the construction of the dog run was in compliance with state environmental law. Walters acknowledged that because the DEC has not gotten around to including Cow Meadow Pond on its Freshwater Inventory Map, the agency lacks the jurisdiction to stop construction of the dog run. She and Karpen have petitioned the DEC to add the pond to its inventory, noting that 197 species of birds have been observed there in the past six years. Marjorie Romero Huggins is an East Meadow resident who brings a large camera when she visits Cow Meadow Pond. “Right now there’s a blue-ringed teal in there,” she said on Tuesday, indi-

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At its southeAstern corner, the dog run under construction at Cow Meadow Park comes within a dozen feet of the pond that is part of Cow Meadow Preserve. cating the protective border of tall reeds, brambles and gnarled shore trees surrounding the pond. “You never see teals, and they’re very skittish. If there are dogs barking, this whole environment will be disrupted. … People will be letting dogs run loose, like they do at Hempstead Lake State Park. The habitat on Long Island is very scarce to begin with.”

As Huggins spoke, twittering and warbling from thousands of birds flitting among the trees and brambles filled the air, mixing with the honking of nesting Canadian geese. Asked about the impact of the dog run on the pond, Kennedy said, “The DEC was called by one of the individuals [Walters or Karpen]. An agent went

down there, called me up, said, ‘It’s not too close, it’s legal, it’s fine,’ and he left. There is no danger of seepage or whatever into the pond. There’s plenty of clearance between the fence and that area.” Kennedy disagreed with the claim that dog barking would disrupt bird life. “First of all, the dogs will be in a run,” he said. “They’re not out there barking at each other. They’re running back and forth in an enclosed area. There are double gates at the entrance, with an entrance area between the gates, so an animal cannot get out.” Kennedy said that he, too, walks through the park to observe the birds, and he added that up to 15 trees would be planted as a buffer between the dog run fencing and the pond. He pointed out that the tennis, handball, basketball and baseball enclosures are less than 200 feet from the pond and have not deterred the birds. Village Attorney Howard Colton said that if the DEC eventually decides to map the preserve, “If the state does tell us there’s an environmental issue there, then of course we have to come into compliance with that. But right now they’ve said everything we’re doing is proper.” “I really empathize with their concerns,” Kennedy said of Walters and Karpen. “However … [the pond] is a preserve, and it will remain a preserve, and we will have a nice baffle [of trees] between any area that’s currently being built.”

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LEGAL NOTIC ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ___________________ ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor 130539 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FREEPORT ARMORY WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 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 “FREEPORT ARMORY WINDOW REPLACEMENT” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 11, 2022 until 12:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2022. There is no fee for a set of bid documents.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into a acceptable contract. The project calls for the replacement of the windows on the east side of the Freeport Armory. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - April 7, 2022 130576

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER INDOOR POOL PAINTING FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 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 “FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER INDOOR POOL PAINTING” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 11, 2022 until 12:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2022. There is no fee for a set of bid documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into a acceptable contract.

The project calls for the sandblasting and painting of the Freeport Recreation Center indoor pool. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - April 7, 2022 130577

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on May 23, 2022, at 7:15 pm, at the Village Hall, 46 No. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, with respect to a proposed cable television franchise renewal agreement between the Village of Freeport and Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation, for a term of ten years, commencing upon confirmation of the agreement by the New York State Public Service Commission. At the said time and place, all interested parties may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. The proposed franchise renewal agreement is are available for public inspection at the Village Clerk’s office at 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York April 7, 2022 130578 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 17, 2022. 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 2022-2023. (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 2022-2023. (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 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: HVAC Replacement-Auditorium - Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, Science Room Renovations - Freeport High School, and Bathroom Renovations J.W. Dodd Middle School. (4) The election of two (2) School Trustees of the Board of Education. The term shall begin July 1, 2022 and end June 30, 2025. 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 3:30 o’clock p.m. (local time) until Thursday, May 12, 2022, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 17, 2022. In addition, the Board of Registration will be open Tuesday, April 19, 2022 and Thursday, April 21, 2022 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 17, 2022. 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 (2018-2021) must register in order to vote on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. 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 123, 2022 to May 178, 2022, excluding Sunday, May 15, 2022, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 14, 2022 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 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. 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 twenty-five (25) 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 18, 2022 at the Office of the District Clerk. A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2022-2023 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 18, 2022, 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, May 4, 2022 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 sixty-one (61) 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 18, 2022. 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 18, 2022. 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 21, 2022. 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

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. KIM GUNDERSON, SCOTT HARKOFF, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 24, 2019, I, Ellen Durst, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 4, 2022 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 02:30 PM the premises described as follows: 271 President Street Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-59-13, 14, 15 and 16

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008366/2015 in the amount of $0.00 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. 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 130195

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, Plaintiff -against- TROY ANDREW FULLONE A/K/A TROY A. FULLONE A/K/A TROY FULLONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 29, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 3, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 62 Block: 96 Lot; 309 The Foreclosure Sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s COVID-19 Policies and Foreclosure Auction Rules. 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.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. 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. Said premises known as 37 MARTHA STREET, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $544,030.87 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 003459/2017. JOSEPH COVELLO, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. {* FREEPORT HERALD*} 130302

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 21, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 3, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 182 EVANS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 101, Lot 39: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010553/2014. Irene V. Villacci, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 130367

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DEMETRIOS C. DRAKOPOULOS A/K/A DEMETRIOS DRAKOPOULOS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 17, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 9, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 400 Guy Lombardo Avenue f/k/a 400 South Grove Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or 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 62, Block 170 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $442,673.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609927/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 180272 130522

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY 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). 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 May 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, 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. Michael Montesano, 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. 130498 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC2, V. ALBERTO PENA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 2, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC2 is the Plaintiff and ALBERTO PENA, 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 9, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 235 PINE STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 54, Block 91, Lot 217: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005985/2016. Lawrence M. Schaffer, 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. 130492 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF LODGE SERIES III TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstJASON CHOCIANOWSKI; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC DBA IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING DELAWARE LLC; CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NORTH FORK BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GREENPOINT BANK F/K/A THE GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK; NASSAU COUNTY CLERK. Index No. 607103/2018. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 17, 2022 and entered with the Nassau County Clerk on January 21, 2020, Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 51 Forest Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520 at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on May 10, 2022 at 02:30 P.M. The Sale will occur, rain or shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health concerns, then the Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and

being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 55; Block: 348; Lots: 14 and 15 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment, Index No. 607103/2018. The approximate amount of judgment is $701,983.61 plus interest and costs. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 130027 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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 Freeport 1st 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 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 EMS Meets as required Public Safety Committee Meets as required Senior Citizens Council Meets as required Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd 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: 2022 April 18 (Public Comment); May 2, 23 (Public Comment); June 13, 27 (Public Comment); July 11, 25 (Public Comment); August 8, 22 (Public Comment); September 6, 19 (Public Comment); October 3, 17, 31 (Public Comment); November 14, 28 (Public Comment); December 12, 19 (Tentative Budget, Public Comment). 2023 January 9 (Budget), 23 (Public Comment); February 6, 27 (Public Comment); March 13, 22, 27 (Public Comment); April 3, Organization Night. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York April 7, 2022 130580 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2021 DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LIENS BULK SALE FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK The Incorporated Village of Freeport is hereby requesting proposals from interested parties for the purchase of the 2021 delinquent municipal property tax liens. The amount due to the Village of Freeport as per the date of this notice is $$1,412,833.95. The sale will be conducted as a bulk sale transaction with one aggregate bid. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, and 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520 or on the Village website, w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v, from 9:00 a.m. on Friday April 8th, 2022 until 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15th, 2022. Completed proposals are to be delivered to Mrs. Kim Weltner, Purchasing Agent, Incorporated Village of Freeport, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. All proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected.

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In submitting a proposal, vendors agree not to withdraw their proposal within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - April 7th, 2022 130579 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS, AND SECTION 106 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT DETERMINATION April 7, 2022 New York State Homes & Community Renewal New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation 38-40 State Street Albany, New York 12207 (518) 486-3379 This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited separate but related procedural notification requirements. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about April 25, 2022, the New York State Homes & Community Renewal, through the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), will submit a request to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $4,030,000 in HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990, in accordance with section 288 (42 U.S.C. 12838), to authorize Regan Development Corporation to undertake a project known as 206 Smith, for purposes of constructing a 2-story building for families with 31 residential units, on a 0.75-acre site at 206 Smith Street in the Village of Freeport, Nassau County. The building will include an elevator, community space, landscaped outdoor recreation spaces and, high-speed broadband services, with an estimated total project cost of $15,665,305. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT HCR has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) which may be obtained by emailing: Lori.shirley@hcr.ny.gov SECTION 106 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT DETERMINATION

As a part of its responsibilities under 36 CFR Part 800, the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106), as amended, HCR, in consultation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), acting as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and other consulting parties that indicated an interest in consultation, including Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO), has determined that no historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by this undertaking. This information is available for public review in the ERR, as described above. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Lori Shirley, either by mail to Environmental Analysis Unit, NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation, 38-40 State Street, Albany, New York, 12207 or by Email to Lor.shirley@hcr.ny.gov. All comments received by April 22, 2022, will be considered by HCR prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION HCR certifies to HUD that Ms. Lori Shirley. in her capacity as Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Regan Development Corporation to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and HCR’s certification received by May 10, 2022 or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of HCR; (b) HCR has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part

58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to: CPD_COVID-19OEENY@hud.gov Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Ms. Lori Shirley Certifying Officer April 7, 2022 130570

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 603413/2021, CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GSRANZ LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF VERGIE LEE ROSS (AKA VERGIE LEE EVANS AKA VERGI EVANS) AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREINTHE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), defendants. PREMISES SUBJECT TO ACTION: 55 Harts Ave., Roosevelt, NY, SBL# 55, 332, 64 (Group Lot 64-66). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau

County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 14, 2022. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 483 Chestnut Street, Second Floor, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, 516-942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. DAVID P. SULLIVAN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated March 2, 2022. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above. 130239

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Re-Filed: 11/12/2020 Filed: 8/14/2020 Plaintiff, Index No.: 608409/2020 -againstTHE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT ANTHONY NAPOLITANO BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ROBERT ANTHONY NAPOLITANO; EILEEN NAPOLITANO; HIBU INC. F/K/A YELLOWBOOK INC.

F/K/A YELLOW BOOK SALES AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, INC.; VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last named 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, Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are being situate SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION TO FORECLOSE A REVERSE MORTGAGE Defendants. --------------------------------TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance 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, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: Elmsford, New York November 11, 2020 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF U.S. BANK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Richard Komosinski Richard F. Komosinski Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road Suite 590 Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the aboveentitled action is for the foreclosure of a reverse mortgage bearing date September 23, 1992 given by Anthony Napolitano (deceased) and Cleo Napolitano (deceased) to Home Mortgagee Corporation to secure the sum of $184,500.00 and recorded in Liber 14662 of Mortgages at Page 629 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Nassau County on January 15, 1993 and which reverse mortgage was ultimately assigned to the Plaintiff herein as evidenced by written instrument dated January 3, 2020 and recorded with the Nassau County Clerk/City Register on January 22, 2020 in Liber 43961 of Mortgages at Page 227 covering the premises described as follows: 109 Atlantic Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520 The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. dated March 23, 2022 Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you

fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. Foreclosure Rescue Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 130524 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------KONDAUR CAPITAL LLC, Plaintiff, Index No. 000023/2017 -againstDENISE LOVELL, JUANITA PARKER, RICHARD B. LOVELL, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, next-ofkin, 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 decedent CAROL LOVELL, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA, N.A., PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION CONSULTANTS, INC., DEPARTMENT STORES NATIONAL BANK, JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE THE LAST TWO NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, SAID PARTIES INTENDED BEING TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS, IF ANY, HAVING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN, OR LIEN UPON THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT; Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are situated SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE: ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE Defendants. --------------------------------TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance 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, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: Elmsford, New York March 29, 2022 § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the

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attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KONDAUR CAPITAL LLC AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Katherine McLaughlin Katherine McLaughlin, Esq. Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590 Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: KONDAUR CAPITAL LLC IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above entitled action is to foreclose a mortgage dated April 24, 2006 given by Richard Lovell (deceased) and Carol Lovell (deceased) to Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York to secure the sum of $339,888.33 and recorded in Book 30561, Page 313 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Kings County on June 1, 2006 covering the premises described as follows: 58 QUEEN STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. dated March 22, 2022 and filed March 22, 2022 Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law

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requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. Foreclosure rescue scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 130526

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING - April 21, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are nonconforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located. Application #2022-20 180 Wilson Pl., Residence AA - Section 54/Block 491/Lot 1 - Miguel & Ismaela Hernandez Installation of a 36’ x 16’ in-ground pool. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-223(A) Location, §210-223(D) Distance from lot lines. Application #2022-13 110 Cornelius St., Residence A - Section 62/Block 90/Lot 4 - Jay Holin - Expand front porch from 55 sq.ft. to 108 sq.ft. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-41A(1) Required yards-front. Application #2022-14 70 Guy Lombardo Ave., Business B - Section 55/Block 331/Lot 09 Alfred Basal - Convert existing second floor from commercial to 2 residential apartments. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-81C Prohibited use, §210-172A Parking required. Application #2022-15 - 3 Mayfair Ct., Residence AA - Section 54/Block B/Lot 68 - Albert Patton Construct a new 240 sq. ft. deck. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-33 Lot coverage. Application #2022-16 718 Miller Ave., Residence A - Section 62/Block 183/Lot 296 & 297 - Deo Geer - Install a 270 sq. ft. in-ground swimming pool and spill over hot tub. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-223(A) Location, §210-223(D) Distance from lot lines.

Application #2022-17 377 Wallace St., Residence AA - Section 55/Block 401/Lot 265 Kerwin Daring - Construct a new 29 sq. ft. first floor front addition, a new 761 sq. ft. second floor addition and a 16 sq. ft. roof over porch. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-31A Sky exposure. Application #2022-19 25 Pearsall Ave., Residence A - Section 54/Block 69/Lot 216 Fermin Nunez - Maintain a 576 sq.ft. roof over patio, a 346 sq. ft. rear deck & a 120 sq.ft. rear sauna addition. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-41 Lot coverage. Application #2022-9 - 39 S. Long Beach Ave., Residence Apartment Section 55/Block 324/Lot 3- Matt McGovern - Use variance to use property as a commercial use. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-46A Prohibited use. Application #2022-10 16 Lexington Ave., Residence A - Section 54/Block 081/Lot 9 - Matt McGovern - Use variance to use property as commercial open air parking. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-38A Prohibited use. Application #2022-11 20 Lexington Ave., Residence A - Section 54/Block 081/Lot 10 Matt McGovern - Use variance to use property as commercial open air property. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-38A Prohibited use. Application #2022-12 41 S. Long Beach Ave., Residence Apartment Section 55/Block 324/Lot 4 - Matt McGovern - Use variance-use residential property as a commercial use. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-46A Prohibited use. Application #2022-21 185-189 W. Sunrise Hwy., Business B - Section 55/Block 324/Lot 1,13,14 (3 & 4) included in application Matt McGovern - Proposed 14,471 sq. ft. 1 story addition & 2,830 interior 2nd fl. addition in existing dealership. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-49 Lot Coverage, §210-51B Yards required (side yard), §210-51C Yards required (rear yard), §210-88 Loading zone required, §210-87 Buffer zone required, §210-172A(12) Parking provided. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 130575

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■ On March 26, Freeport Police officers responding to a motor vehicle accident observed one of the drivers involved showing physical signs consistent with a person driving under the influence of alcohol. After a brief investigation at scene, the driver was taken into police custody without incident and transported to Nassau County Central Testing for a follow-up investigation and arrest processing.

■ On April 3, Freeport police officers arrested a suspect for a reported larceny in progress at a local business. After a brief foot pursuit, Freeport plainclothes officers were able to apprehend the suspect and recover the items involved.

Robbery ■ On March 27, Freeport Police officers arrested a suspect for a reported robbery that occurred at a local business. Police interviewed the suspect and numerous witness to establish reasonable cause to believe the incident had occurred as reported. The suspect was taken into police custody and transported to the Freeport stationhouse for arrest processing. ■ On March 24, Freeport police on radio motor patrol noticed a suspect who was known from prior police contact to have an open warrant for arrest. The supsect was taken into police custody without incident and transported to the Freeport stationhouse for arrest processing. Subsequently, the suspect was transported to Nassau County detention to await arraignment. ■ On March 30, Freeport police assisted a federal agency with taking a wanted suspect into custody, which occurred without incident. The defendant was then transported to another police agency for arrest processing. ■ On April 1, Freeport police officers responding to a motor vehicle accident observed the driver of the involved vehicle to be in possession of a quantity of a controlled substance. The defendant was taken into police custody and transported to the Freeport station house for arrest processing.

Reports ■ On March 26, Freeport police took a report for a complaint of stolen property that was left in the victim’s vehicle, totaling $2,000 in value, along with a credit card. The complainant further requested documentation of the incident and no further police action. ■ On March 25, Freeport Police completed a report for documentation for a complainant who had reported losing their banking card and further receiving alerts as to unusual activity involving the same banking account with transactions in excess of $8,000. The complainant requested documentation of the incident and no further police action. ■ On March 24, Freeport police following up on a License Plate Reader notification were able to locate an endangered vulnerable adult who was missing from another state. The originating agency was notified and plans to return the vulnerable adult were completed. ■ On April 2, Freeport police took a report for a complaint of stolen property that was removed from a motor vehicle that was parked and unattended. The complainant requested documentation only and no further police action. ■ On April 1, Freeport police completed a report for an unknown subject making graffiti on the property of a local park. The graffiti appeared to have been written recently. ■ On March 31, Freeport police completed a report for a victim who alleged having been scammed out of approximately $700 through social media. The victim further alleged having been promised lottery money in exchange for the fees paid. No further police action was requested by the victim.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

OBitUarY John E. Schimmel John E. Schimmel (b. Dec. 3, 1929), of Freeport, NY, died on March 30, 2022, at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Agnes, the loving father of Bernadette, Susan, John and Christine, and the cherished grandfather of three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. John was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong member of the Freeport Fire Department. A visitation for family and friends was held at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 5, and a Firematic service was held the same evening. A funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, April 6, at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Freeport. Cremation was private.

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Q. I recently got a “framing” inspection for carpentry. The inspector asked me to get all electrical wiring and plumbing pipes in before he would look at the way the wood framing was done. Then he rejected the work because of the way the beams and columns went into the walls. We had steel beams put in so we could remove all the inside walls and open the kitchen up to the living and dining rooms. It’s now one big open space. The carpenters cut the wall tops and bottoms so the beam and column could go in. Is there a way to fix this, and why is it so important? The inspector said the architect would need to write a letter explaining the fix.

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A. Your inspector is looking out for you. He didn’t accept the work because the interior walls that were removed had an important role to play in holding your house together. Now that there are no walls running at right angles to the outside wall, the strength of the exterior walls has been reduced, enough so they can waiver in a high wind onte eeper and compromise the home. In other words, the long, unbraced wall can collapse in a heavy storm. From flying in a plane, you may have heard of wind shear. It’s caused by pulsing crosswinds that work like a giant hammer, pounding directly at the wall’s surface, like pounding a big drum face, and is referred to as positive pressure. The wall is also brushed by winds that run parallel to its surface, which causes a suction known as negative pressure. Together, the pulsing is tugging at the wall and pushing it, causing opposite reactions that, if the wall isn’t properly braced, can make it come apart and wrench away from the rest of the building. By cutting the continuous top and bottom wall “plates” that run around the whole structure, the wall is no longer attached at these points. That’s one reason why windows and doors receive extra support around the openings. The “weakest links” are the places where the connection has been severed or removed altogether, as when steel beams and columns are inserted into the wall and the wood has been cut away. Some argue that the steel beam and column actually brace the structure, but only if they are attached to the surrounding dissimilar wood. In most cases, when an inspection is done, the lack of understanding of the wind shear process is revealed, and hopefully it is discovered before a disaster and not after. This can be repaired by making the wood walls connect again, using steel sheets, steel strapping or plywood that bridges the wall studs on either side of the steel column and beam. The plywood will stick out if the wall is only as thin as the column, but with large wall studs, the plywood can be recessed to be even with the rest of the carpentry.

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hether you knew it or not, there are many types of football games. According to Wikipedia, the roster includes Jorkyball, cycle-ball, football tennis, blind football, power chair football, rugby, traditional American football and my favorite, political football. While most of the others (except the gridiron variety) need an explanation, almost everybody knows what a political football is. And one of the best examples is the price of gasoline. JERRY Regardless of the party in power, KREMER gas prices are used regularly as a line of attack on the incumbent leader of the country. Over the past 40-plus years, Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama and now Biden have been the targets of public anger over the price of gasoline. And in most of those instances, the attack on the White House has been nothing more than a cheap shot for political gain.

One of the major causes of sharp hikes in gas prices is wars or political upheaval on far-away continents. In 1973, the ArabIsraeli war caused prices at the pump to skyrocket. That was followed by the IranIraq War, which started in 1980. In the 1990s, the Persian Gulf War made motorists go crazy when the price per gallon spiked. While Saudi Arabia pretends to be our good friend and is always seeking more jets and defensive weapons, the Saudis periodically decide to cut back on oil production, which hits American drivers in the wallets and pocketbooks. Another enemy of the gasoline consumer is Mother Nature. Drivers in New York may pay little attention to disasters or climate-related events in Louisiana or Texas, but an explosion at an offshore oil rig, or a major hurricane, can cause longterm disruption of gas prices. I’ve always wondered why, within minutes after a hurricane slams into one of those key Southern states, the stations around here up their prices. That anticipatory action isn’t due to a shortage; it’s just an example of greed.

For as long as I can remember, the price of gas has gone up and down during the spring and winter seasons, respectively. The jump in price as the weather warms is actually the result of the industry practice of changing the grade of the fuel to adjust to the climate. Summer gasoline costs more to produce, because it’s a special blend that is less polluting and can adapt to the heat. Even though this has been going on for the past 30 years, there are always politicians somewhere waiting to jump on their opponents to cast partisan blame. Another reason for the summer jump in prices is that around April, most oil companies shut down their facilities for maintenance, and are slow to prepare their production for the increased demand from vacationers starting in June. If you’re looking for someone else to blame for the summer rise in the price per gallon, it’s you, me, your neighbors and countless other Americans. Most of us start taking time off in June and many of us take driving vacations, and that trend continues right through Labor Day.

o matter who's in power, the other side will blame them for the high cost of gas.

The extra gas we guzzle puts enormous pressure on refineries, and up go our costs. Over a recent Saturday-night dinner, a few of my friends started complaining about the price of gasoline, and were quick to blame it on President Biden. Because he sits in the Oval Office, he’s the natural target for fuel-cost outrage. But many people forget the fact that the coronavirus pandemic caused a sharp cutback in production, and when the public decided that it was time to get out and start driving again, there wasn’t enough gasoline to meet that sudden burst of demand. That was another open invitation for the refineries to dramatically raise their prices. As we’re seeing, virtually every basic commodity, from corn flakes to car tires, is becoming more costly, but the easiest target for a politician seeking to get a few headlines is the price of gas. There’s no more popular political football, but it’s tossed around for all the wrong reasons. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Facts, fiction and when to fish for shad

’m afraid if you didn’t cut your hair in March, potty train your 2-year-old, castrate your farm animals, quit smoking or get married, you probably missed the optimal moment for such events. That is according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which suggests auspicious dates for various activities, based on the phases of the moon and the alignment of the stars. The almanac, launched in 1792, is now my go-to reliable source of information, meteorological predicRANDI tion and general good-natured kibKREISS itzing. I used to read newspapers and watch TV news, but the OFA claims to be 80 percent accurate, and that’s good enough for me. I’m going with the annual pamphlet that tells me when to plant my tomatoes, based on the tides. If you’ve never read the Almanac, it is now available on Kindle, and as an act of personal devotion to readers, I purchased my own copy for $5.39 so I could write this tribute to a publication that has informed and amused folks for 230 years. It made my day — no, it made my month to read a compilation of anecdotes, folklore, science, magical thinking, histo-

ry, recipes, weather forecasts, farming information, ephemera, origins of month names, friggatriskaidekaphobia trivia (that’s the fear of Friday the 13th), animal signs of the Chinese zodiac and a windfall of homey, heart-warming, salt-of-theearth stories about good people doing kind things. The almanac offers a total, feel-good, not-amoment-too-soon distraction. According to the OFA, this month we will have a Full Pink Moon, which heralds the blossoming of wild ground phlox, one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Moon when the Geese Lay Eggs, for obvious reasons. The Almanac offers random factoids:

If you want to know how much paint you need for a room, or how much wallpaper, or when to go fishing for shad, check out the OFA. One section offers famous last words: “Is it The Fourth?” Thomas Jefferson, our third president and the author of the Declaration of Independence, who died on July 4, 1826. “How were receipts today at Madison Square Garden?” P.T. Barnum, April 7, 1891. “Get my swan costume ready.” Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, Jan. 23, 1931. “Is it not meningitis?” Louisa M. Alcott, March 6, 1888. The OFA does not limit its predictions to the weather or farming. It sees in our future fake leather clothing and shoes made from mushroom roots, jeans recycled for housing insulation and shoes made from soda bottles. In the dead-and-stuffed department, I learned that Comanche, a horse belonging to an officer killed at Little Bighorn in 1876, was given a full funeral, with military honors, in 1890, and then sent to the University of Kansas to be stuffed. He can be seen there today. Also, Owney the terrier, an official U.S. Mail dog, was stuffed and displayed at the 1904 World’s Fair. We all know Trigger trotted down the same path, but did you know that Vladi-

ant to know what's really important? It's in the Farmer's Almanac.

■ Safe ice thickness for a single person on foot is 3 inches. For an 8-ton truck, it’s 12 inches. ■ The first hurricane of 2022 will be Alex. ■ A fear of toads is bufonophobia; a fear of bees is melissophobia. ■ Playing golf burns the same number of calories per minute per pound of body weight as shoveling grain. ■ You can keep beef in the freezer for six to 12 months, but frankfurters? One to two months.

mir Lenin, who died in 1923, lies somewhat embalmed in a glass tomb in Moscow’s Red Square? Scientists continue the effort to halt the deterioration of his body. Those wacky Russians. Have you seen the signs of spring? According to the almanac, worms begin to emerge from the ground. Indeed, the March moon was the Full Worm Moon. Since ancient times, people have used flora as indicators of when the time is right to plant. For example, when the crocus blooms, it’s the cue to plant radishes, parsnips and spinach. A point of information: Some forwardthinking farmers and ranchers are inviting volunteers to do farm chores for increased fitness. (Sounds like a Tom Sawyer scam to me.) A new thing: mobile grocery stores in trucks that visit numerous neighborhoods. People shop inside the van, which then goes back to restock and then moves on. According to the OFA, pets will soon wear devices that allow them to interface with their veterinarians. Realtors will sell houses with pets included. I recommend the Old Farmer’s Almanac for its forecasts and arcane information and down-home good humor. It is uplifting and entertaining, fascinating and funny. It was the best $5.39 I’ve spent in some time. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Election season is sooner than you think

any voters may believe election season gets under way in early fall and ends on Election Day in November. That’s the way it might have been with secretive behind-the-scenes maneuvering and fundraising mainly done at gatherings for political party insiders. But with the advent of digital marketing, email blasts, social media platforms and texting, there is a constant barrage of electioneering done year-round. And now there is also early voting. With primary elections now in June instead of September, election season sneaks up on the unsuspecting electorate like an early-summer rainstorm. This year’s primary is June 28, when many will have just finished with high school graduations and may be planning their summer vacations. In other words, election season is closer than you realize. To whet voters’ appetites in what is considered an off-year election season — because there is no presidential race — candidates have been busy. Like Gov. Kathy Hochul. The former lieutenant governor became New York’s chief executive last August after Andrew Cuomo resigned, and became the de facto leader of the state’s Democratic Party. However, she faces an internal challenge from U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, whose congressional district, as it is currently configured, includes parts of Nassau County. And there are eight candidates, from both sides of the aisle, vying to replace Suozzi in the House of Representatives — a field that widened after redistricting stretched his congressional coverage area through the eastern edges of Queens, the Bronx and Westchester County. (A recent

For local election information, contact the Nassau County Board of Elections, at (516) 571-2411, or visit NassauCountyNY.gov. You can also reach out to the League of Women Voters of Nassau County, at (516) 431-1628, or visit LWVOfNassauCounty.org. court decision in Steuben County has questioned the Democratically drawn redistricting plan, so the race remains in limbo at the moment.) On successive days in February, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky — both Democrats — announced that they would not seek reelection. Five Democrats are running to replace Rice, while Republicans have coalesced around a single candidate. There are two candidates running for Kaminsky’s seat. Even as you read this, there was a special election on Thursday, after the Herald went to press, that included early voting that started March 28. Ari Brown and David Lobl, both from Cedarhurst, sought to succeed Melissa “Missy” Miller in the State Assembly. Miller’s district covers 11 communities and parts of another in southwest Nassau. There will be another election for the same seat later this year. What does all this mean to you, the average voter, and likely not a political insider? It translates into a much busierthan-expected election cycle in which impactful decisions are being made. Voters need to pay attention, and register to vote. You use your voice by casting a ballot for the candidate of your choice.

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letters What happens locally happens globally To the Editor: After reading the article “Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents aghast at growing gas prices” in the March 17-23 issue of the Lynbrook-East Rockaway Herald, I felt compelled to respond. While Long Islanders are definitely feeling the effects of recent global events, I would like to bring attention to the fact that countries around the world are dealing with a lot more than soaring gas prices. While our national average price per gallon is over $4 per gallon, according to FINCA, a nonprofit microfinancing organization, “over 1 billion people live on $2.50 per day or less, including 280 million people in extreme poverty who live on less

Primary 2022 important dates June 3 ■ Mail-in registration deadline ■ In-person registration deadline ■ Online registration deadline

June 18-26 ■ Early voting

June 28 ■ Primary day, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ Absentee/mail-in voting deadline Don’t allow the opportunity to be wasted. From newspapers to television, there will be plenty of stories on the candidates. Most have their own websites, on which they share what they stand for — and what they stand against. And beginning with the June primary and leading to the general election Nov. 8, you will have every chance to show up at the polls and make your statement by casting a ballot. Every vote matters. And being registered to vote, and marking that ballot, is the one significant way in which you can truly make an impact, whether it be in a primary — which is critical and maybe even decisive — or in the general election. You also can make a statement by doing nothing and simply sitting on the sidelines. If candidates you support win, then no harm, no foul. But if they lose, you have no right to complain.

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sil fuels to power our future. mid new reports of almost half To rein in Con Edison’s outrageous a million New Yorkers strugprice hikes and put New York on the path gling to catch up with their to a clean energy future, it’s time for the electricity bills, Con Edison’s state to take control of Con Edison. decision to request further increases of New York is the fifth-largest consumer up to 20 percent from state regulators is a of petroleum in the country, and the slap in the face. Con Edison, which reported billions of dollars in profits last sixth-largest consumer of gas; only about a third of our energy year, has chosen to take comes from renewable energy advantage of the global enersources. Meanwhile, for gy crisis to increase its profit decades, deregulation has margin further. allowed companies like Con The utility is price-gougEdison to continue pursuing ing the state. the cheapest, dirtiest energy The crises we face today — sources while increasing pricfrom the ripple effects of the es for their customers, all to pandemic, to the rampant maximize their own profit. economic inequality it exacA publicly owned power erbated, to the climate crisis meLAnie grid would set New York on bearing down on us all — the right path toward revershave shown us that we can’t D’Arrigo ing this trend. By removing continue to accept things as private interests from the they are. We can’t allow corstate regulatory board and porations like Con Edison to bringing Con Edison under state control, rip off New Yorkers in order to enrich the utility would no longer have the their shareholders. Nor can we continue authority or means to spend millions of to rely on the current system of energy dollars lobbying against renewable enerdependence on foreign interests and fos-

Letters than $1.25 per day.” So while I support people looking for solutions to local problems, I also urge my fellow citizens to think about how they can contribute to solving global issues. Since becoming an intern at the Borgen Project, a national nonprofit that works to make global poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy, I have been made aware of the impact that individual actions can have on combating these issues. These actions also benefit us here in the U.S. According to Chris Policinski, the former CEO of Land O’Lakes, “From an economic perspective, what happens in one country has ripple effects throughout the world.” So, I ask my fellow citizens to treat both community and international issues equally when it comes to making a difference. JACk CASOLANI Yaphank

Were the ‘howls’ about Ketanji Brown Jackson purely race-based? To the Editor: Re Elaine Gross’s column “Finally, a Black woman on the Supreme Court?” last week: While I believe that Judge ketanji Brown Jackson does have the high judicial

ownership of our power grids. And to gy — nor would it be able to set its own make this happen, there needs to be a prices or bypass regulations meant to partnership between statewide and fedkeep us on track to being carbon-free by eral representatives. 2040. As a demonstration of that partnerNew York state already has the infraship, we held a rally in the Bronx togethstructure in place for a public takeover er with community leaders across New of Con Edison, and the movement also York City to call for public power. And has legislative momentum. The New when elected, we will push York Power Authority is a Congress and the State Legispublicly owned utility that lature to support public powers state-controlled operations, like the Metropolitan power grids in New York, proTransportation Authority, tect consumers, and advance with renewable energy. toward a sustainable energy But NYPA’s energy is disfuture. tributed by Con Edison, and For too long, Con Edison it isn’t allowed to directly tarhas profited from keeping get consumers or produce its New York underfoot. Now it’s own energy. But legislators our turn to bring the utility JonAthAn are pushing to change that to heel. with the passage of the Build soto Public Renewables Act, which Melanie D’Arrigo, a health would allow NYPA to begin care advocate and community taking over Con Edison by organizer from Port Washingacting as a direct competitor. ton, is a Democratic candidate for ConWe support these efforts — and we’re gress in New York’s 3rd District. Jonathan proud to be the first candidates in our Soto, of the Bronx, is a Democratic candiraces for higher office to support public date for the State Assembly.

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qualifications to sit on the Supreme Court, the hemming and hawing and rationalizing she displayed in her hearings was somewhat disconcerting. But most disturbing of all was the fact that President Biden made race and gender his primary criteria in selecting his nominee. Reverse discrimination is still discrimination, regardless of whom it benefits. Ironically, if Biden had just limited his criteria to legal experience and competency, Jackson might still have ended up as his choice, but without the bad taste his criteria left in the mouths of many. Even if she is appointed, Jackson will always have the cloud of Biden’s egotism hanging over her head, his insistence on pointing out that, “Hey, it was me who was responsible for the first Black woman on the court!” History would be aware of that without Biden's self-serving pat on the back. Gross raises many legitimate points in her column, but I have to disagree with her implication that Biden’s nomination of a Black woman “brought howls” for other than very legitimate reasons. Yes, “structural racism” has existed, and continues to exist in America, particularly in certain areas, but that is a wrong that has been, and is being, remedied legislatively and in the courts. To imply that only people of color may rightfully address this issue is insulting and racist in itself. ROBERT RUBALSkY East Rockaway

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