Because of trash damming up Milburn Creek the overflow of water is having a detrimental impact on large parts of the land that comprises the preserve. On Saturday at 10 a.m. is the scheduled Community Clean-up Day at Brookside Preserve. Story, more photos, Page 16.
April is National Volunteer Month in the U.S., and Stephen McDougal represents a shining example of what that is all about as a dedicated volunteer for the Long Island Cares’ food pantry in Freeport.
McDougal, 76, a Levittown resident, has been volunteering at the food pantry, the Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance, at 21 E. Sunrise Highway, since 2013, after a 32-year career as a laborer with the Town of Hempstead.
President Richard Nixon first created National Volunteer Week in 1974, and in 1990, President
McDougal has been described as a community paragon responsible for shining a light in the world by showing up in service repeatedly for the good of the Freeport community.
For years, McDougal has worked Friday afternoons at the pantry, from noon to 3PM and is known for his caring demeanor and welcoming smile.
“Steve is one of those volunteers that clients always want to be helped by,” Reyna Felix, program associate at Long Island Cares, said.
“He always liked to greet the clients, asking
The November election will feature a highly contested race for State Senate in New York’s 6th District, which encompasses Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, New Cassel, Roosevelt and Westbury. The three candidates, all women of color, are running on similar platforms.
Iterm, has fought for and passed legislation on police reform, housing, health care, education and mental health, and is a longtime community advocate.
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Carmen Pineyro, the first and youngest-ever Afro-Latina elected to the Freeport Board of Education and the village board of trustees, has served the community for the past 20 years in positions including deputy mayor and school board president, and has a reputation for fighting for educational equity.
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Taylor Darling, a three-term assemblywoman whose district includes Freeport and Roosevelt, has helped pass legislation focusing on police reform, housing, health care and education.
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, now in her fifth
On April 11, residents of 6th District communities submitted questions to the candidates at “A Conversation with the Candidates” at Nassau Community College, presented by The Corridor Counts, a coalition of advocates who fight for policy change. The topics ranged from the shortage of affordable housing on Long Island to policing, reproductive rights, fully funding Medicaid, inflation, child care, education, and community division.
The event was hosted by former Gov. David Paterson and the Rev. Donnie McClurkin, of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, and moderated by Rahsmia Zatar, executive director of Strong Youth, a Uniondale based gang-intervention program. Questions were presented by Paterson; Mufti
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Freeport Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation dinner on April 11 at Coral House at 7PM.
About 180 individuals attended.
The purpose of the installation dinner is to swear in the Chamber’s new officers, i.e. it’s president, vice-presidents, treasurer, and secretary as well as to honor the winner of the chamber’s awards, selected by a special committee.
This year Mayor Robert Kennedy swore in the chamber’s new president Ken Dookram, also an insurance agent for State Farm in Freeport.
In addition, Greg Ingino, Jacques Butler, Jorge Martinez, John Hrvatin, and James Tucker Williams were sworn in as first vice-president, second vicepresident, third vice-president, treasurer, and secretary respectively.
In addition, awards were presented to the following honorees.
Bobby Ford, owner and head chef of Bobby Q’s Jus’ like Mama’s in Freeport, was awarded Business Person of the Year, for his work in establishing and pushing forward the restaurant as well as his commitment to protecting and service the public.
Raymond F. Maguire received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 47 year career at the Freeport Fire Department, as well as a number of other positive contributions to the village, including the initiation of a Bike Helmet Program and the “Take a Kid to Lunch” program.
Monica Bennett received the Chamber Service Award for her work as a certified reflexologist, biodynamic gardener, reflexologist, and Life Success Consultant coach. Bennett helps clients to heal by providing a holistic outlook on health and helping clients in working through emotional blocks.
The South Shore Guidance Center won the Community Services Award for
its six decade long work in addressing the behavioral health needs of communities like Freeport and Roosevelt.
The center works to help inhabitant of Nassau County, both young and old, to recover from life’s challenges and trauma’s while promoting well-being.
Dookram, who had previously worked three of the other four officer positions, emphasized the caliber of the new officers.
Willy Zambrano, founder of Zambrano Architectural Design in Freeport, was awarded the Community Development Award.
“They’re all accomplished in their own industries, and (regarding) what they do for the community and the chamber… they’re well known guys (in Freeport) and it’s a great service for the community and businesses of Freeport.
It’s the last equestrian center in the Town of Hempstead — and this weekend marks its 100th anniversary. The New York Equestrian Center, in West Hempstead, is holding a birthday bash 100 years in the making.
“The first thing people get out of it is joy,” Alex Jacobson, president of the center, said about horseback riding. “The smiles that the Equestrian Center puts on people’s faces is second to none.”
The equestrian center was first established in 1924, when such facilities were common. The building, right off Hempstead State Lake Park, was home to horses that worked with the milkman, the local police department, and even homeland security. The building was one of six equestrian centers around the park — now it’s the last one left.
“It’s important to preserve its history, and recognize what horses have done in our history,” Jacobson said. “And it’s not just about the building — it’s about horses being at this location for the last 100 years, and people being able to come out and enjoy them.”
Now the New York Equestrian Center is home to after school programs and a summer camp. Girl Scout and Boy Scout
troops from all over the Town of Hempstead often come to the center for horseback riding activities.
This weekend, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the center is open for the entire public to enjoy.
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certain income and assets are exempt from Medicaid if there is a spouse. Generally, the spouse at home, known as the “community spouse” may keep about $3,850 per month of the couple’s combined income and up to about $150,000 of the assets or “resources”. Not included in those figures are any other exempt assets, such as a home (up to about $1,000,000 of the equity only) and one automobile. The spouse who is being cared for in a facility is known as the “institutionalized spouse”.
Many a spouse has advised us that they simply cannot afford to live on the allowances that Medicaid provides. This is where spousal refusal comes in. We start by shifting excess assets into the name of the “community spouse”. He or she then signs a document which the elder law attorney prepares and files with the county indicating that they refuse to contribute their income and assets to the care of the ill spouse since they need those income and assets for their own care and well-being. Note that you may not refuse your spouse’s own income over the $3,850 per month exemption as it is not coming to you.
Once the “community spouse” invokes their right to refuse, and all of the other myriad requirements of the Medicaid application are met, the state Medicaid program must pay for the care of the institutionalized spouse.
After Medicaid has been granted, the county may institute a lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of care from the refusing spouse. Nevertheless, there are a few reasons why spousal refusal makes sense, even in light of this risk. First, in many instances, the county never invokes this right. Secondly, these lawsuits are often settled for significantly less than the cost of care provided. Thirdly, the payment to the county can sometimes be deferred until the community spouse dies. As one county attorney told us when agreeing to such an arrangement, “the county is going to be around for a long time”. Finally, even though the county may seek recovery, it is only for the Medicaid reimbursement rate and not the private pay rate. For example, if the private pay rate is $18,000 per month, which is what you would have to pay, the amount Medicaid has to pay is generally a quarter to a third less. The county may only pursue you for the amount they actually paid.
They’re offering free pony rides, a bounce house, a mechanical bull and even scenic carriage rides through
Hempstead State Lake Park. On top of that, families can watch barrel racing, pole bending and jump-off clinics run by professional trainers and overseen by official United States Equestrian Federation judges.
“It’s just going to be a whole lot of family fun,” Jacobson said.
But the center isn’t stopping there. On Sunday, they’ll be hosting a horse show. About 200 families come out to the annual event. Young riders show off their skills and earn ribbons — and of course, in the meantime, go back to the pony rides and bounce house for seconds.
Even people who have no horseback riding experience or knowledge can enjoy the weekend festivities. Horses are, as Jacobson puts it, “magical beautiful creatures that let you ride them.” Sometimes it just takes a bit of interaction to be reminded of that fact.
“I think that’s one of the biggest things that people get out of it,” Jacobson said. “The joy, and the history, and being able to be part of something that’s not readily available in our area.”
The celebration is this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 633 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead.
Those who come out to celebrate New York Equestrian Center’s 100th anniversary this weekend can enjoy interacting with horses up close.
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how they’re feeling today… he starts a conversation,” she added. “He’s very polite, he’s very kind.”
Felix said McDougal has the ability to effectively go about his work and be present and optimistic. “He cares. He cares… there’s some people that have this presence, like ‘I’m really here for you.’ You can feel it,” she said.
McDougal originally started at Long Island Cares after retiring from his job with the town and his side business — a moving company that operated for 29 years around Long Island — because his wife knew the manager of the food pantry, and in May 2013 the organization had an open volunteer slot.
“It feels good to help people, take them around, show them the foods they can have,” said McDougal, who frequently attends Long Island Cares’ food drives at locales like community grocery stores.
He is also a devout Christian and intimately involved with his church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Levittown. McDougal has also spent time selling Christmas trees as well as operating a pumpkin patch to raise funds for the church, and credits his religious faith with playing a major role in his volunteer service.
“You read the Bible,” he said, “and it’s almost like the Holy Spirit’s tugging things.
“When I get up in the morning the first thing I do is… find a quiet place to pray and have (my) relationship with God,” McDougal added. “I do it for about two hours… praying for people, doing my regular prayers, reading scripture, reading the Bible… I really enjoy doing it.”
“If people would read the Quran, or read the Torah, or read the Bible, there’d be a lot less violence in the world,” McDougal continued.
McDougal gives to a number of charitable organizations in his spare time, including donating clothes to Big Brothers, Big Sisters, a nonprofit which aims to “create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower youth.”
McDougal, who was born in Brooklyn before moving to Long Island, has two children who also live on the island, as well as a grandson.
The retiree has also noticed an increased need for food on Long Island in recent times.
“(There was a time) we weren’t too busy,” he said. “(Now) you don’t have (that) at all… there’s definitely an increased need… on Long Island there’s 250,000 to 350,000 people who desperately need food… one out of seven children need food… it’s bad, really bad.”
He attributed the increased food insecurity to widespread economic struggles, mass layoffs, and downstream effects of the pandemic.
“You don’t have the means to feed your family so you have to go to food banks in order to survive,” he said.
In 2023, 68,833 individuals were served at the Freeport food pantry, and 586,772 meals were distributed. There was a 34 percent increase in individuals served and a 27 percent increase in meals distributed from 2022.
In the true spirit of National Volunteer Month, McDougal said he firmly believes in giving back to the community.
“I’m 76,” McDougal said. “What am I going to do, hoard my money ‘till I die? I can’t be doing that.”
The Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance can be reached at (516) 442-5221 and is open MWF from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Shore Senior Baseball
GATES AND THE VIKINGS couldn’t have scripted a better start to 2024. In the March 25 opener, the hard-throwing southpaw who quarterbacked North Shore’s football team to the playoffs, pitched a perfect game against Herricks. Even more impressive was he needed minimal help from the defense, as he struck out 20 of 21 batters. An All-Conference selection last spring, Gates fanned 12 in his next start and blanked Manhasset over five innings.
Thursday, April 18
Baseball: V.S. South at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at MacArthur 4:45 p.m.
Softball: North Shore at West Hempstead 5 p.m.
Softball: Elmont at Lynbrook 5 p.m.
Baseball: Seaford at Clarke 5 p.m.
Baseball: Baldwin at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at East Meadow 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Friday, April 19
Baseball: Malverne at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.
Girls Flag Football: Lynbrook at West Hempstead 5 p.m.
Softball: Carey at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Softball: East Meadow at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Softball: V.S. Central at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Baldwin at Hewlett 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at Carey 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Somers at South Side 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 20
Softball: Freeport at West Hempstead 10 a.m.
Softball: Sewanhaka at V.S. North 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Seaford at Long Beach 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: MacArthur at Oceanside 10 a.m.
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Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.
The Freeport baseball team is aiming for a big finish to the season against some of Nassau County’s top teams.
While the Red Devils have yet to get into the win column this spring, Freeport has been competitive in multiple games against stiff competition in Conference AAA-I. After a week break in the schedule, Freeport will look to raise its level of play in the final nine games of the season with series against Farmingdale, Syosset and Massapequa.
“We always play well against better opponents for whatever reason,” said 12thyear Freeport coach Roberto Delgado, whose team last year knocked off eventual Class AA semifinalist Oceanside for one of its two wins in the 2023 campaign. “We will have a week off to regroup and see if we can come back stronger.”
The pitching staff is led by senior Jose Armando Pimentel, who recorded three strikeouts in four innings of work during Freeport’s last game before the week break, an 8-2 setback to Oceanside on April 11. The lefty also kept Freeport competitive in a 4-2 loss to Plainview-JFK on March 25 that was called after six innings due to darkness.
Senior Julio Frometa Gomez leads the pitching staff as starting catcher and also steps in as a reliever when needed.
“He sets the tone for us,” said Delgado of Frometa Gomez, who registered two hits in a 4-1 loss to Oceanside on April 9. “He really is the heart of the team.”
Sophomore shortstop Jayden Brown anchors the middle infield and is making progress in his second season starting on varsity. Brown is also another arm Delgado can turn to out of the bullpen and he tossed three innings of relief in the 4-1 loss to Oceanside.
“From last year to this year he has really grown,” Delgado said of Brown.
Justin Frometa Gomez, the younger brother of Julio, is also making strides this season as a sophomore. He is also another pitching option Delgado can turn to when needed.
The Red Devils return to the field for
Eric Dunetz/Herald Sophomore Jayden Brown is the starting shortstop for the Red Devils and also contributes as a relief pitcher.
their first game since an 8-2 loss at Oceanside on April 11 on Monday at home against first place Farmingdale for the start of a three game series that concludes in Freeport on Thursday at 5 p.m. Freeport will then take on Syosset the following week and conclude its regular season with three games versus defending Class AA champion Massapeaua from May 6-8.
“It’s a young team and sometimes it
takes more time to get into the season, but hopefully we get it and come away with a couple wins,” said Delgado, a former minor league baseball player in the San Francisco Giants organization who guided Freeport to the quarterfinal round of the playoffs in 2018 for the first time in nearly four decades. “Pitching wise we have been decent and we have to get a better approach with the hitting, but we are working on it.”
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Mohammad Farhan, executive director of the Islamic Center of Long Island; and Sandra Castro, an education advocate.
Paterson pointed out that in Nassau County, only 25 percent of Black residents went to the polls last November, compared with 70 percent of the county’s white population.
But Jeannine Maynard, a co-facilitator of the Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition who attended the event, said she believes in the work that the coalition and other civic associations in minority neighborhoods are doing to increase the voting numbers.
“We’re working hard to make sure that people get out and vote,” said Maynard, adding that she believed that events like this one would help close the gap. “When people fail to vote, it’s because they don’t know the candidates, or they don’t believe their vote will make a difference,” said Maynard, noting that she was “happily surprised” that the room was so “full and energetic.”
The candidates offered similar answers to many of the questions residents submitted, mostly agreeing on the issues and the needed solutions. Maynard said she believed that all three truly care about their communities and the well-being of their residents, and that choosing one of them would be difficult for their potential constituents.
“It’s a real obstacle — there’s no real
specific issue that separates one from the rest,” said Darinel Velasques, of Westbury. The only way he might be able to differentiate among Bynoe, Darling and Pineyro, Velasques said, is by studying their voting records and “following the money” — where their donations, and other campaign funding, are coming from.
“I was absolutely thrilled with this event,” Maynard said. “Even though there were many similarities between them, it was incredibly helpful to meet and greet the candidates and see young people involved in the process and ask great questions.”
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Jose Lopez has stepped in as the new acting commissioner for Nassau County’s social services department, filling the absence left by Nancy Nunziata.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve, to work with the county executive,” Lopez said. “To work with all the employees at the DSS. And to build a team that has a sense of morale, and more importantly, a sense of trust that the administration understands that what they do is vital to everyone that we serve.”
Lopez has spent the last three years as the county’s labor relations director, settling more than 8,000 bargaining agreements with Nassau County employees. He also guided more than 40 county departments in their negotiations with unions, and even served a member of the county’s health care committee.
At DSS, Lopez is now responsible for a department focused on supporting local families with day care, housing and homelessness prevention. He also will oversee the county’s management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, that assists low-income, disabled or senior citizen residents with needed financial support to purchase food.
“The role is to make sure that we serve the constituency of Nassau County, and to provide services that are very much needed,” Lopez said. “At the same time, you provide an opportunity for those working with the county to do their best.”
Lopez also will lead Child Protective Services, child support enforcement, and accommodating the Abandoned Infant Protection Act, which provides a safe way for those with unwanted infants to part with them. It’s with CPS Lopez would like to add more peo-
ple, including more than a dozen former cops to help manage the department’s ever-growing workload.
These new hires will assist caseworkers after undergoing a six-week training period — largely calling upon prior experience as first responders, according to reports.
CPS is responsible for investigating neglect and all kinds of child abuse. The service employs casework-
ers and court liaisons. Child victims are brought to Nassau’s Child Advocacy Center, where they share information and receive various support services from the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect.
“Jose Lopez has demonstrated through his many assignments in government that he has the intellect experience and work ethic to take on important challenges,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, in a statement. “Protecting our neighbors in their time of vulnerability is of paramount importance to me as county executive.”
Nunziata, appointed in 2019 by then-county executive Laura Curran, abruptly resigned last month, according to reports, after she says she was asked to fire someone in her office from an official in the county executive’s office. Nunsiata left over a disagreement over policy with the county executive.
Blakeman had no knowledge of the request, according to Boyle, who told a news outlet the employee in question was later transferred to a different department. The county executive also said he received no communication from Nunziata about why she stepped down.
Lopez’s experience includes a decade as the human resources director for the Western Beef supermarket chain, where he oversaw more than 2,000 employees across 22 stores and three warehouses.
He’s also a former deputy commissioner of Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums, and also oversaw key functions of Eisenhower Park Aquatic Center, including staffing and event planning.
Lopez intends to reduce the amount of staff training occurring upstate, preferring to train them within Nassau instead. He also intends to broaden the services the department provides, although he has yet to share details.
“Firefighting is all about passion,” said Oyster Bay town supervisor Joe Saladino. “Do you have a fire in you?”
That’s the question being asked across Nassau County by the 69 volunteer fire departments that protect them. It’s all part of a renewed push from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in its annual RecruitNY campaign to find more volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
To help support those efforts, County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared last week as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker recruitment week. That includes the launch of a new website, NassausBravest.com, providing information on volunteering in the county.
“Exactly 30 years ago in 1994, there were 10,000 firefighters here on Long Island. There are now 6.000, so we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Blakeman said. “It’s not just community service. That’s important, and it’s very rewarding to give back to your community, but it’s about the camaraderie between firefighters and EMT’s.”
Steve Klein knows exactly how rewarding it is. He joined the Oceanside Fire Department when he was 18, just a couple years after his father died from a heart attack. Now 77, Klein has decades of volunteer service under his belt, and is even the former president of state firefighters association.
Still, Klein will never forget how it was volunteer firefighters who responded to his father’s medical emergency. And it proves how important these types of services are. That’s why his statewide agency worked so hard to adopt more universal firefighting training methods.
“Anything we want to do, it’s going to cost money,” Klein said. “But the offshoot of that is that the volunteer fire service in the state of New York saves the taxpayers approximately $3.5 billion in taxes every year. We need to have trained people available to respond to emergencies.”
Much of that money is saved in sala-
ries, which volunteers obviously do not collect. Departments also look to fundraise as ways to avoid tax levies needed for purchasing, maintaining and operating firefighting equipment.
But there are benefits to volunteering beyond just doing the right thing. Volunteers get free training and equipment, as well as tax breaks and insurance coverage. All of that is provided by the Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law, first passed in 1957.
Those tax breaks could include income tax credits of $500 to $1,000 per year, as well as property tax reductions of up to 10 percent — assuming local gov-
ernments have opted in.
There also are possibilities to earn a pension, as well as tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
Eugene Perry first joined the Patchogue Fire Department in 1979, thanks to his father — even those he was never a firefighter himself.
“My uncles were both in the fire service, but my father … took me to one of the tournament drills they had in Patchogue, and it was something that piqued my interest and got me to come in the door,” Perry said. “I learned quickly after that, that that’s not the whole aspect of the volunteer fire service.”
Perry has been an administrative officer for many years and is involved in fundraising efforts for the fire department and companies and is hoping to help even more through efforts at the state level, encouraging, even more, to receive benefits from the fire service in more ways than one.
“I’m still an active interior firefighter,” Perry said. “It’s still the rush of being in a firehouse and getting on a fire truck and going to a fire trying to help somebody.”
And that’s a big reason why there is so much longevity in this line of work, Blakeman said.
“You have a built-in family when you join a firefighting service,” the county executive said. “You have friends that share a love of protecting the community.”
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At Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, students embarked on a global journey without leaving campus through the immersive Earth Balloon program on March 22.
This initiative, aimed at fostering environmental consciousness and geographical knowledge, provided students with an unforgettable educational experience.
Guided by Earth Balloon Program instructor Mary Watros, students delved into the intricacies of Earth’s geography, climate, and ecosystems. They explored diverse geographical features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts while gaining insights into the cultures and habitats across the globe.
Prior to the Earth Balloon’s arrival, students had engaged in preparatory lessons aligning with the program’s themes. Discussions ranged from Earth conservation to sustainability, highlighting human impacts on the planet.
The program not only broadened students’ horizons but also instilled a deeper appreciation for global interconnectedness and environmental stewardship.
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Educators treated third-grade students at Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School in Freeport Public Schools to
The interactive session introduced students to various cloud types—cirrus, resembling wispy feathers; stratus, akin to flat sheets
the sky; and cumulus, resembling fluffy white mountains—and
their positions in the sky.
During the session, students got handson, crafting cloud shapes with cotton balls and assembling them onto posters.
The culmination of the lesson involved students examining an image of Long Island from space and identifying cloud formations.
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With the growing season now upon us, Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s is ready to welcome visitors again. The historic 5.5-acre site hosts its annual season-opening event, next Saturday, April 27. It’s a day to enjoy being outdoors, and partake of family-friendly activities, delicious eats, farm-fresh items to purchase, and, naturally, a wealth of information on planting.
Crossroads Farms at Grossmann’s has a long tradition that’s been shared by generations of folks from throughout Nassau County and beyond. Since 1895, it’s been a go-to for produce, plants and related agricultural products. Owned and cultivated for more than 100 years by the Grossmann family, it was purchased by Nassau County through the Nassau Land Trust to preserve the acreage as an open farm space. It’s one of the closest farms to New York City.
“One of the big things for the Grossmann family was that Long Island Rail Road runs directly through the back of the farm,” Crossroads operations manager Michael D’Angelo says. “Back in the early 1900s, that was huge. Instead of having to use a horse and cart to go to Manhattan to sell their produce, they were able to load up onto the train that would then go right into the city.”
With more than 75 products offered, the farm produces diverse and beloved selection of organic produce for its loyal patrons. This includes best sellers like tomatoes and greens, along with turmeric, and even loofas — among the many items
Crossroads also showcases its crops at the Long Island Fair. Its tradition of excellence is evident with strong finishes in the agricultural competition.
“We put in like 50 entries last year, and 90 percent of our crops placed first, second or third,” adds Peter Notarnicola, Crossroads’ field
This year, Crossroads is doubling its production by planting on twice as much of its land. Anything that can’t be grown or produced in-house is obtained through a barter system with other farms and sold at the farm store.
Melissa Errico appears on the Landmark stage with pianistarranger Billy Stritch for her new show ‘The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby.’ Errico sets her own life to the Broadway songs that she has sung and owned in this theatrical tour de force. She presents both a sensational set of beloved standards and a series of witty and sometimes wicked stories about an ingenue’s life passed on the Great White Way. Its sexy, sublime study of American songs — ranging from Cole Porter to Harold Arlen, Lerner & Loewe to Taylor Swift, with a substantial peek at Melissa’s new Sondheim album, ‘Sondheim in the City’ — with songs like ‘Everybody Says Don’t,’ ‘Take Me to the World,’ and ‘Being Alive.’ A woman of stage, screen and song, Errico has been acclaimed as ‘the Maria Callas of American musical theatre’ by Opera News, referencing both her silken voice and dramatic, expressive intensity.
Friday, April 19, 8 p.m. $63, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 7676444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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• 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
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either are first or second generation, or are foreign-born themselves. They ask for specific products that may be hard for them to find,” D’Angelo says. “And that is always exciting for us. We love hearing and catering to the way people cook different things.”
Crossroads also has a presence at local establishments. You’ll find Crossroads products incorporated into the menu at Malverne eateries such as Uva Rossa Wine Bar and Kookaburra Coffee Co.
While the season is just beginning, there will be no shortage of activities to occupy everyone on opening day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off the festivities, followed by entertainment, farm tours, hayrides and food vendors on hand with some tasty bites. Check out Rockin Roots, South Shore Brewery and Beach Barbecue, among the participating vendors.
Kids can keep busy visiting farm animals and taking in an ATV ride, along with puppetry and face painting. The youngsters can also gather around a maypole and chase down colorful ribbons.
Another popular product is the result of a collaboration with millions of special farm workers — worker bees that is. Their buzzy effort supplies the farm with rich tasty honey.
“It’s a family fun day to come down and just enjoy the farm,” D’Angelo says.
Crossroads is so much more than simply a place to visit. Its valued community partner can be relied up to support many endeavors.
“Fresh produce, fresh flowers, educational opportunities and entertainment space truly make Crossroads Farm unique” Maria Casini, Malverne Chamber of Commerce co-president, adds.
Among the projects she’s involved in with Crossroads, the farm has partnered with LIJ-Valley Stream Northwell Hospital to introduce a”Food is Health” program tackling nutrition and hunger.
“We got about a million ladies that work on the farm, and they’re the bees,” D’Angelo jokes.
is of buzzy jokes.
D’Angelo and Notarnicola are always on the go, planning and moving forward with new ideas — and crops. They maintain a close dialogue with visitors.
The farm also offers an interactive Sunshine program to introduce kids up to 11 to agriculture.
“A lot of people don’t know the process that it takes for food to get to their table,” Notarnicola says. “To see that hands-on, I think for someone who didn’t grow up with planting, is eye-opening.”
From a tiny seedling to your dinner plate, it’s a team effort to get it all there.
Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/ songwriters continues his ‘residency’ at the Paramount. Mike DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his band in a rousing concert that highlights the ‘Piano Man’s’ decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel all over the world. DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments, including bass guitar, guitar, piano and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit, along with his own tunes in a high-energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser.
“We have customers from all different backgrounds, some who
Interested in become a part of the farm family? Crossroads Farms welcomes volunteers to help out. Various volunteering options include working in the fields planting and harvesting, or participating in education and fundraising programming.
Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000. Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
April 26
Experience the magic of Chris Ruggiero’s new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments.” The dynamic vocalist visits the Landmark stage, Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. Ruggiero is an old soul. Still in his 20s, the music that speaks to him is the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, breathing new life into the timeless classics that form the soundtrack of our lives. His approach to performing is more in line with that of a bygone era, bringing to the stage the panache of Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka, coupled with the energy of Jackie Wilson. Ruggiero first came to national attention when he performed in concert on a PBS coast-to-coast special and was featured on Good Morning America. Since then, he has traveled the country, delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 19, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Monday through Friday, April 20-26, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
He has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rydell, The Duprees and The Drifters. It seems almost preordained that the young man who loves the special sounds of an era is now performing on the same stages as those he admires most. The young singer was a 2020 East Coast Music Hall of Fame nominee and at the 2019 induction ceremony, he performed alongside Tito Puente Jr. singing the iconic song Tito’s father wrote, “Oye Como Va.” In his new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero tells his story by breathing ew life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, enhanced with a six-piece band and live brass. Songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “This Magic Moment” come to life with unique interpretations of these classics and more, with new orchestrations by Charlie Calello, arranger for the Four Seasons and known in the industry as “The Hit Man.” Chances are you’ll know every word of every song. $59, $49, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.LICM.org.
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
May
Haircuts are provided by student barbers-in-training working toward a New York State Barbering Technician license under the supervision of barber J. Mestizo at Baldwin High School. Services include haircuts for men and boys, facials, and a beard and eyebrow trim. Call (516) 4346991 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule appointments for your group.
Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting momsto-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth. Schwind@chsli.org to register. For more information, visit CHSLI.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 20, noon3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Baldwin Homemakers Annual Auction
All are welcome to join Baldwin Homemakers for their annual auction, Wednesday May 1, 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes 1 front table raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize. Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.
Eglevsky Ballet Gala
Eglvesky Ballet presents
“Live from Studio 4,” an intimate evening of classical and contemporary ballets, Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m. The program features new and existing repertory works chosen to showcase the dancers unique ability to transfer from classical to neo-classical to contemporary with ease and mastery of their techniques. Eglevsky Ballet Studio, 700 Hicksville Road, Suite 102, Bethpage. For information and tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/ live-from-studio-4-tickets859994295087?aff=oddtdtc.
Chess helps to keep the mind young and the intellect active. Freeport Memorial Library continues its weekly Chess for Adults series, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 144 W. Merrick Road. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 or for more information.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
Spring Dog Festival
Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With varied vendors and activities. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens. org.
Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center presents the musical comedy “Firebringer” Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m. Journey back to the prehistoric era around the time of the discovery of fire. $25. 195 Woodcleft Ave. Visit SparkleOnStage.org or call (516) 240-1188.
Bayview Catering on the Water hosts an irreverent and raucous 21+ comedy event, Saturday, April 20, 6-11 p.m., which will include a buffet dinner and an open bar. 395 Woodcleft Ave. Visit BayviewOnTheWater. com or call (516) 623-2022 for more information.
Freestyle Summer Cruise Fridays
Freeport Charter Boats hosts summer cruising, third Friday monthly April through August, 7 p.m. With drinks, hookah and dancing. $30. 540 Guy Lombardo Ave. Tickets available at FreeportBoatTix.com. Call (516) 369-1646 for more information.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI. org.
Siam Emerald, Rockville Centre's new Thai Hot Spot, harmonizes traditional and innovative flavors, offering a delightful journey through ancient recipes reimagined for contemporary palates.
TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID CONTES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 22 Cary Place, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54. Block 320 Lot 110, 111 & 112. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $261,029.38 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 609817/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Frank Santoro, Esq., Referee File # NY201800000454-1 145746
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are the Defendant(s). I,
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at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 2, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 234 RUTLAND ROAD, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-382-1366 & 1367.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 609351/2019. Richard L. Farley, 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. 145744
the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cedar St. with the Easterly side of Westside Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet. Section: 62 Block: 149 Lot: 452
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 173 CEDAR STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520
Approximate amount of lien $549,313.36 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.
Index Number 007276/2013.
MALACHY LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030
File# 8150.324
{* FREEPORT LEADER*} 145660
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 614142/2019 in the amount of $769,435.71 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 145892
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 21, 2024. 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
SHALL the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District be authorized to expend: $2,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16th, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Classroom Ceiling Tiles, Flooring & Lighting ReplacementsDistrictwide; Bathroom RenovationsDistrictwide. All of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.
(4) The election of one (1) School Trustee of the Board of Education. The term shall begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2027.
PROPOSITION #4
Transportation Proposition the Shall Board of Education modify its public school transportation eligibility effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year for Grades 7-8 pupils from the existing one and one half (1.5) mile limit to a three-quarter (0.75) mile limit and for Grades 5-6 pupils from the existing one (1.0) mile limit to a three-quarter (0.75) mile limit at a cost of $1,300,000 to the District for the 2024-2025 School Year and levy the necessary tax therefor. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall be open, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York, every school day in the Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. (local time) until Thursday, May 16, 2024, for the Annual Budget
Absentee and early mail ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee and early mail ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk at the Freeport Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport, NY 11520. Applications for absentee and early mail 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 or early mail 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 and early mail 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 and early mail ballots were issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office during regular office hours until the day before the vote.
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 Monday, April 22, 2024, 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 8, 2024, at 7:30 P.M. in the Caroline G. Atkinson School for the purpose of discussing the expenditures of funds and budgeting thereof.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU TRUMAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SHERRIL BAEZ AKA SHERRIL S. BAEZ, ET AL, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 4, 2022, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 09, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 2:00PM the premises described as follows: 808 South Ocean Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
SBL No.: 62-180-429
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 2024-2025.
(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 2024-2025.
(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
Vote and Election to be held on May 21, 2024. In addition, the Board of Registration will be open Monday, April 15, 2024 and Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4: 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 21, 2024. 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 (2020-2023) must register to vote on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least twentyfive (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.
that a proposition in writing by petition of least one hundred and ten (110) 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. (local time) Monday, April 22, 2024. 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 22, 2024. The Board of Education reserves the right to edit or amend any proposition without changing the intent thereof.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
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 Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Office of the District Clerk.
Capital Reserve Fund
Proposition
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 16, 2024 to May 20, 2024, excluding Sunday, May 19, 2024, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Office of the District Clerk; and at each polling place on election day.
A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2024-2025 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 the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Election of School Board Members adopted by the Board of Education.
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
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 April 25, 2024. 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.
Island Railroad right of way where same intersects with the westerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence running easterly along said right of way to the westerly boundary lines or properties fronting on the west side of Henry Street; thence southeasterly along said boundary lines to the intersection with South Main Street; thence southerly along the west side of South Main Street to the intersection with Mill Road; thence easterly along the south side of Mill Road to the intersection of Mill Road and Freeport Creek; thence southerly along Freeport Creek to the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of East Bedell Street; thence easterly along said property lines to the Village Line also known as Freeport Creek; thence southerly along said line to the most southerly Village Line; thence westerly along said Village Line to Hudson Bay; thence north and northwesterly along Woodcleft Basin to Sportsman’s Channel; thence north along said Channel and its extension to the center line of Atlantic Avenue; thence westerly along said center line of Atlantic Avenue to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the southerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the south side of Smith Street; thence easterly along said boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning.
DISTRICT S-5
The Giblyn School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at a point where the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on Bayview Avenue intersects the center line of Atlantic Avenue running thence easterly along said center line to the western boundary line of properties fronting on the west side of Sportsman’s Avenue; thence southerly along said lines to the Sportsman’s Channel; thence southerly along said Channel to the Woodcleft Basin; thence southeasterly along said basin to easterly boundary of Village Line running along Hudson Bay; thence southerly along said boundary line to the southerly boundary of the Village Line also known as Little Swift Creek; thence westerly along said Village Line to a point where same
intersects Randall Bay; thence northerly along said Bay to the intersection of the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street; thence westerly along said boundary line to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the east boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning.
DISTRICT S6
The Cleveland Avenue School Voting District (now based at the Albany Avenue Field House, 55 Albany Avenue) is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way, east of the eastern boundary of District S-4, with the eastern and southern boundary being the village boundaries.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Maria Jordan-Awalom Benjamin Roberts President District Clerk 145989
rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Bonnie Link, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 145868
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ2, -againstROBERTO CONTRERAS, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 27, 2023, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NASSAU
CITIGROUP MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-AMC1, U.S. BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, -againstFRANKI JOSEPH, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 2, 2024, wherein CITIGROUP MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-AMC1, U.S. BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and FRANKI JOSEPH, 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 7, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 100 WILSON PLACE, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-59-1.
Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 14, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 336 W. Seaman Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 36, BLOCK 537, LOT 15.
Approximate amount of judgment $623,819.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009116/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-3T, Plaintiff, vs. WAYNE MCKEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 30, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 10 Hillman Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 509 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $571,568.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #18333/2009. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse,
2005-WHQ2 is the Plaintiff and ROBERTO CONTRERAS, 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 6, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 15 WALLACE STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-272-3.
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 No.: 601223/2019. Peter Kramer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 145854
ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE 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 No.: 611202/2019. Brian J. Davis, 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. 145856
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S.
BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN
ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-BC1, Plaintiff
AGAINST JANINE GUILFORD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 27, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County
Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter T. Bauer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305223 79990 146052
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that pursuant to §128-5 of the Freeport Village Code, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport will be held to conduct public hearings on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:45 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, NY adjacent to the Mayor’s Office.
Pamela Walsh Boening
Village Clerk Issue Date: April 18, 2024 146221
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Freeport Housing Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:00PM, at 100 North Main Street, Community Center, Freeport, NY 11520. 146222
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 610350/2023 COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST
Plaintiff, vs. KYSHAWNJ ADAIR AKA KYSHAWNJA WILLIAMS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE V. ALSTON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE V. ALSTON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 72 MARYLAND AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Section: 54, Block: 458, Lot: 22
To the above named Defendants
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $355,000.00 and interest, recorded on March 25, 2008, in Instrument Number 236 and in Liber M32824 at Page 654, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 72 MARYLAND AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: April 1st, 2024
2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 21, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1395 CIRCLE DRIVE WEST, NORTH BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 468-02, Lot 48. Approximate amount of judgment $485,221.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602216/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008526 80134 146148
to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 27,
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WHARFSIDE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. COURTLIN DERRICK FIELDS, Deft. Index #611632-2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 23, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 725 Miller Avenue, Unit 217, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 103, Lot 245U, CA0113, Unit 217 and Section 62, Block 183, Lot 410. Parcel I k/a Being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, known and designated as and by Lot No. 173 to 244, both inclusive, on a certain map entitled “Map of Freeport Beach, Section 1 at Freeport, Long Island, Property of John J. Randall Co., First National Bank Building, 47-51 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, Long Island, New York, surveyed October, 1924 by Smith & Malcomson, Freeport, Long Island” and filed in
— located on North Brookside Ave on the border of Freeport and Baldwin — is in need of a clean up.
And fortunately, that’s just what it’s getting on Saturday April 20 at 10AM.
The 22 acre freshwater preserve provides a needful peace from the hustle and bustle of modern life, as it has since the South Shore Audubon Society joined with Nassau County in 1988 to protect the land of the preserve from development.
A number of critters, from migratory birds — over 50 bird species inhabit the land — to other resident animals find refuge in Brookfield Preserve.
In addition, the preserve serves as an outdoor educational facility for the study and — by permission — the biological research of freshwater wetland and upland plant communities.
In 1989, the County designated the land as a perpetually preserved green space and contracted the South Shore Audubon to manage the property.
The society did so until just before last Summer, when they ceased managing the property.
Now, with no one managing the preserve, it finds itself in need of community action.
“The preserve really needs an extreme amount of help, because due to neglect, and pollution,” said Christopher McBride, representative of a group called Friends of Brookside Preserve and a Freeport resident.
“The creek — which is called Mil -
burn Creek — that flows right through the preserve from the top to the bottom and the creek has become dammed up.
“And so the water — thousands of gallons every day — (is) pouring onto the forest floor.”
The water has covered the trails and the dry area of the forest, resulting in preserve morphing into a bog/marsh. The problems also include pollution, with local youth apparently throwing trash and cut wood into the creek, resulting in the damming up of Milburn.
“This is county property,” said McBride. “And it’s not being managed by anybody.”
At the same time that the group seeks to impel the county into providing a replacement to manage the property, they’ve decided to take matters into their own hands, organizing a clean up for this coming Saturday, April 20.
“We’re taking it into our own hands to remove the garbage in the wood so the water can flow,” said McBride. “Hopefully (that alleviates) some of the pressure on the ecosystem.”
The community clean up event will be taking place at Brookside Preserve in Freeport, and the meet up location will be across Glacken Park.
Groups involved in the organizing of the event include Friends of Brookside Preserve, The Green Army, The Freeport and Merrick Rotary Club, Splash, the South Shore Conservation Society,
and Freeport Schools.
In addition, Nassau County Legislators Debra Mule and Seth Koslow will be present at the event for clean up activities and to support the initiative.
Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to attend, as well as to wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves.
“We are looking forward to local residents joining us for a critical Earth Day event at Brookside Preserve… as we race against time to reverse the damage and environmental abuse and neglect inflicted upon this once-thriving ecosystem,” said Jose Cuevas, a Freeport resident and another member of Friends of Brookside Preserve.
“Give back to the planet and stand with us in solidarity as we advocate to restore this precious eco-system.
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Q. Since the recent earthquake, I have looked all over my house and see some small cracks in corners and a few in ceilings. Some of the cracks were there before, but it made me concerned about whether my house is protected from earthquakes, and what can I do to make it safer. Of course, nobody can predict earthquakes or how strong they’ll be, but if there is anything you can suggest, please tell me.
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A. I was surprised by the number of questions I got about this. Obviously, the unknown is scary, because people feel helpless against the power of nature. Your home, unless it’s made of extremely rigid masonry (concrete or brick) without any reinforcement, is already fairly flexible. Unfortunately, seismic design of residential structures isn’t very well understood, either by designers or builders, because there are very few threatening earthquakes in our region.
Our safety factor on Long Island is the ground we are built on, which is very sandy along the shorelines, and becomes a little more rigid moving inland, but not enough to put us in a more restricted category. There are charts and graphs in the New York State Residential Building Code that show what categories to follow when designing a building, and what restrictions and exceptions there are to various conditions.
If your home, for example, has interior walls that are perpendicular to exterior walls, bracing the exterior walls, and if the exterior walls are generally in the same plane, from foundation to roof, you have met some of the first requirements for strength in an earthquake. The exterior walls are sheer walls, and the interior perpendicular walls are brace walls that help resist inward and outward movement in a high-wind or an earth-shaking event.
Many people have opened up the interiors of their homes, making the kitchen, dining room and living room, for example, one big open space. In doing so, especially without the benefit of having included a trained professional architect or engineer in the design, they may have subjected themselves to problems with a lack of bracing or sheer design. Just having a beam connecting an outside wall where a wall used to connect to an interior wall across the room usually isn’t enough to resist extreme seismic or high-wind conditions. But because we rarely have either of these two events, most people ignore the possibility. That makes everything much more difficult when a licensed professional has to mop up the mess from when a homeowner only hired someone who didn’t know the whole scope of different regulations.
Cracks in walls and ceilings are often caused by movement, but there are multiple types of movement, from heating and cooling resulting in expansion and contraction, humidity and settling. There is little you can do to strengthen your home’s conditions without the knowledge of a trained professional, engineer or architect, because you may just be adding weight in the wrong places.
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Many corners of New York continue to deteriorate thanks to the left-wing policies instituted by radical ideologues in the White House, the governor’s mansion and City Hall — but prioritizing the financial well-being of migrants over American military veterans who served our nation should be a step too far, and a rallying cry for Empire State residents fed up with the status quo instituted by the Democratic “leaders” of New York.
Indeed, recent reporting has uncovered that in many cases, illegal migrants who have made their way to New York City are receiving more public assistance than disabled veterans. What’s even more jarring is that there seems to be no appetite for correcting this glaring misplacement of priorities among Democratic lawmakers.
Reporting by Newsweek revealed that “a family of four migrants in New York City receives more monthly funding than a family of four that includes a military veteran who receives disability compensation.” Many migrants who have arrived in New York City are receiving prepaid debit cards that can be used to cover a wide range of expenses. Indeed, many migrant families of four are receiving debit cards preloaded with $1,400 a month — courtesy of taxpayers. This dwarfs the amount received by a family of four utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which averages $713 monthly.
Too many elected officials believe in open-border, pro-migrant policies.
The assistance for migrants is also higher than military veterans’ disability compensation in many cases: A veteran who has a 50 percent disability rating, a spouse and one child receives only $1,255 every four weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
These infuriating statistics are just the latest iteration of New York’s proillegal migrant record. In fiscal year 2023 alone, the Big Apple welcomed over 175,000 migrants and shelled out
over $1.45 billion to shelter, feed and provide services to these lawbreakers. Thanks to New York City’s progressive “right to shelter” legislation, there is reportedly no end in sight to the droves of migrants consuming taxpayer resources at an unsustainable rate. Indeed, if the current rate of migration holds, the city alone could spend around $12 billion to support migrants by fiscal year 2025.
While President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City progressives continue to facilitate the migrant cost crisis with their open-border and pro-migrant policies, over 35,000 veterans had no permanent housing in the United States in 2023, and the number continues to rise. It’s time we place the priorities of veterans, and all Americans, ahead of migrants whose first action in this country was breaking our immigration laws.
Correcting Democrats’ horrific migrant policies in New York will require a multifaceted approach, starting at the municipal level and ending at the White House. New Yorkers and all
Americans must elect leaders committed to ending the migrant crisis, and not merely “managing” it.
In Congress, I was proud to join my fellow House Republicans in passing a comprehensive border-security bill last year. This sweeping legislative package is the strongest bill in a generation, and would provide a large infusion of resources to support our Border Patrol agents and enhance security infrastructure along our southern border — tools that would end the migrant crisis. The Democratic majority in the Senate has refused to vote on the legislation, and instead attempted to sell the American people a bag of fake goods in the form of their “compromise” border security plan, which would have merely codified the current migrant crisis, not ended it.
We can stop the prioritization of migrants’ well-being over that of veterans and all Americans by rejecting the radical immigration policies of a Democratic Party that has been captured by its progressive base from the top down, and demanding that Democratic leaders join Republicans in placing the interests of Americans first once again.
My clothes closet is a throwback, a collection from a past life. Who bought all these clothes, I wonder. Whose life was dressed in these costumes? What woman, aside from the extravagantly shod Imelda Marco, could possibly think she needed so many pairs of shoes?
I stand in awe at the bizarre items hanging inside. I cannot connect to the life these clothes adorned. There is a floorlength, multi-colored, layer-cake skirt that I bought and last wore on a trip to Africa, when it was only marginally appropriate, even in Mozambique. Truth? There are two of these skirts. I also have a bright, bright red, heavily embroidered Chinese jacket I bought in Shanghai in 2003. It’s lovely, and it fits, but it is so, so pre-Covid life.
I see shirts I bought 25 years ago, when big, padded shoulders were de rigueur. They still have paper stuffed into the sleeves from the last time I had
them cleaned, several decades ago.
It’s like wandering through Pompeii. Who was this person? I wonder. The big belts, the silk shawls, the long velvet pants for formal attire add to the sense of disconnection. A hot pink cocktail dress?
Today I could keep my wardrobe in a paper sack. Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down. Way down. Still, there are four pairs of spiked heels on the shelf. A walk in those babies would be a suicide mission.
On another shelf in the closet is the crocheted blanket that I started with my mother-in-law, who has been dead 40 years. Any day now I guess I’ll take up crocheting again. The bejeweled handbag I bought in the gift shop at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore doesn’t go with my mom jeans.
perfect symbol of all that is tucked away, out of sight.
With that in mind, I want to springclean my mind of the addictive behaviors brought on by the deprivations and anxieties of the coronavirus. The superkiller is done, and we’re still standing. The virus, no doubt, is here to stay, but with the appropriate vaccines, we will go on. What remains is our pathological obsession with devices that intensified during the pandemic, and that needs to be treated.
S ince the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down.
You get my point. I hereby publicly vow to use this spring to fling out the old and give away the wardrobe of the woman who once lived a very different life from mine. My new life requires five hangars and a drawer.
There’s more. Closets are a metaphor, are they not? Clichéd, but still the
For example, I thought I had a clear mind when I sat down to write this. Then I glanced at an incoming text. My sister wanted a recipe, so I stopped writing and looked up the ingredients of sheet pan lasagna. But wait — as I searched, there was “incoming”: A new sale by Eileen Fisher, so I checked it out, and was about to buy a new T-shirt to stash in the aforementioned closet when, blip, there were notices from a dozen charities offering to match my donation today if I made them right now. I started to give my $25 to Planned Parenthood when, whoosh, there was a text from my granddaughter, who was turning in a paper in three
minutes that she wanted me to edit.
So, what was I doing? Writing my column — right, that’s it. But sister texted back, thanking me for the lasagna recipe, and then my husband texted to ask which lettuce to buy at the supermarket. I had to tell him romaine, right? Or he might come back with iceberg.
What did I sit down here to do? Oh yes, I want to focus on spring cleaning, but the news and the texts and the endless notifications are a disorienting sound-and-light show signifying nothing but distraction.
But, really, hold on a minute, can I afford to ignore a text from a company that will help me control upper-arm fat? Can I write about spring cleaning this week, when Donald Trump is possibly eating a puppy online in another magic MAGA moment? (Relax, I made that one up.)
What practical steps will I take to clean up the psychological and technological distractions? I will stop “notifications” and turn off my phone when I write. Next time. I really will do that, I promise, but first I have to check out two tiny must-read urgent news flashes: the best undiscovered beaches in Newfoundland and photos of an ancient worm that grew to 37 feet long. Copyright
as the vibrant hues of spring emerge, so, too, do the sacred observances of Easter, Passover and Ramadan — each offering a tapestry of traditions woven with threads of renewal, redemption and hope.
Christians and Muslims have completed their observances of Easter and Ramadan, and now Jews are set to celebrate what they call Pesach — a holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites in ancient Egypt, and their eventual exodus to the Promised Land.
When it comes to the tapestry of humanity, however, all of these celebrations serve as poignant reminders of our shared quest for spiritual uplift and communal solidarity, transcending cultural boundaries and religious affiliations.
At the heart of Easter lies the profound narrative of resurrection, symbolizing the triumph of life over death, and the promise of renewal. Christians around the world gathered to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, finding solace in the belief that, through faith and redemption, new beginnings are possible.
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Similarly, Passover holds a special place in the hearts of Jewish communities. Through rituals steeped in tradition, families gather around the Seder table to retell the story of Exodus, passing the torch of remembrance down from one generation to the next. Passover embodies the timeless themes of liberation and redemption, inspiring people to break free from the shackles of oppression and embrace the promise of a brighter future.
Amid the tapestry of religious diversity, Ramadan shines as a beacon of spiritual devotion and self-discipline for Muslims worldwide. During this holiest month of the Islamic calendar, believers fast from dawn to dusk, engaging in prayer, reflection and charity. Through the rigor of fasting, Muslims seek purifications of the soul and a deepened connection with the divine — finding strength and solace in the collective journey of faith.
Despite their distinct cultural expressions and theological nuances, Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge on the shared terrain of universal values and aspirations. Across these sacred seasons, the themes of renewal, redemption and hope serve as bridges that
Jerry Kremer’s good heart, I fear, is overly generous for our current moment (“Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die,” April 11-17). His desire for bipartisanship is currently unfashionable, not only in Washington but right here in Massapequa. Our former honorable representative and gentleman, Peter King, is now willing to pronounce on the political qualifications of mourners attending services for an NYPD officer lost in action.
The lawbreaking, felon-praising Donald Trump is noted for his “dignity” at Jonathan Diller’s memorial, while a rumor of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s being snubbed is pandered. Other notable Democrats are named and shamed with King’s party’s “anti-police” canard. Thus was Diller’s memorial stained with gratuitous my-partisanship. Bipartisanship is often a corpse, Mr. Kremer, before it departs for Washington.
BRIAN KELLY Rockville CentreTo the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column last week, “The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero”: As the proud daughter and sister of New York City policemen, I was outraged to read King’s praise of Donald Trump attending Jonathan
unite humanity in its quest for transcendence and meaning.
In the tapestry of diversity, we find unity in our shared humanity, transcending the boundaries of creed and nationality. As we reflect on the timeless messages of these three observances, let us embrace the richness of our religious heritage, and celebrate the mosaic of traditions that adorn the fabric of our collective existence.
In the face of adversity and uncertainty, these sacred days remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of faith to sustain us through life’s trials.
Together, let us embrace unity in diversity, forging bonds of understanding and compassion that transcend the barriers of ignorance and prejudice. And may we find strength in our shared humanity, and hope in the process of a brighter tomorrow.
As the spring sun rises, let us embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and communal solidarity, guided by the timeless wisdom of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. In this tapestry of diversity, may we weave a future of peace, justice and harmony for generations to come.
Diller’s funeral. To say that Trump had “great dignity and respect” is a joke.
Of course the death of Officer Diller was a tragedy, and we all mourn him and pray for his family. But where was Trump on Jan. 6, 2021, when the Capitol Police were being beaten and maimed by the insurrectionists while trying to defend the Capitol? Now Trump is saying that these thugs are “hostages” — and appearing at the funeral of this fallen officer was just
part of his dog-and-pony show, as usual. The men and women in Washington were heroes, and he shows them absolutely no respect, or remorse for what happened to them.
I stand with former Washington, D.C., Police Officer Michael Fanone, former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and all of those who worked so hard to defend our democracy.
Have you ever wondered how children learn to read? Witnessing a child’s transformation into a reader is akin to watching a magical unveiling.
In the dynamic field of education, few topics stir as much debate as methodologies of teaching reading instruction. For decades, educators have grappled with competing effective methods for teaching children to read. Phonics versus whole language, sight words versus decoding: these debates have often disguised a foundational aspect — the science of reading.
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The State Education Department is spearheading a new initiative on this critical issue, challenging misconceptions and paving the way for evidence-based literacy practices: “The NYSED Literacy Briefs,” which focus on the science of reading. As stated by the department, “The Science of Reading refers to a body of research — 50+ years of interdisciplinary research that documents and describes how children develop reading
and writing skills and competencies.”
The NYSED Literacy Briefs, produced by Harvard educators Nonie K. Lesaux and Katie C. Carr, represent best practices in literacy education, and can be thought of as a roadmap that shows us the best ways to help our children become great readers. These briefs are grounded in research and designed to strengthen knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in pre-K-12 education.
LOne of the prevalent myths in reading instruction is the notion that phonics instruction is synonymous with the science of reading. While phonics is an essential component of literacy instruction, it is just one piece of the puzzle. The NYSED Literacy Briefs dispel this myth by emphasizing that reading is not an isolated skill, but rather a process that involves the integration of phonological awareness, oral language, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.
that every student has the opportunity to unlock the transformative power of reading.
There are seven NYSED Literacy Briefs that provide evidence-based literacy practices:
1. Science of Reading: What is it?
iteracy instruction is not a one-sizefits-all endeavor. Every student is unique.
2. Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths
3. Science of Reading: The Role of Writing
4. Science of Reading: The Pre-K Years
5. Science of Reading: The Elementary Years
6. Science of Reading: The Secondary Years
7. Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy
integrate phonological awareness activities, oral language, explicit phonics instruction, vocabulary development exercises, and comprehension strategies into their instruction, educators are creating a holistic approach to literacy that empowers students to become proficient readers and writers.
Literacy instruction is not a onesize-fits-all endeavor. Every student brings unique strengths, challenges and learning styles to the table. Therefore, we differentiate their instruction and provide targeted support to meet the diverse needs of our students. By leveraging data-driven assessment tools and monitoring student progress, educators can continue to tailor their instruction to address individual learning needs effectively.
Each brief serves as a guide to evidence-based practices in the science of reading. By embracing these principles, we can continue to cultivate a culture of literacy excellence, ensuring
I’m not praising Hochul for giving us our money back
To the Editor:
Upon learning that Gov. Kathy Hochul had decided to “allow” state school funding to remain status quo, I sent the following sentiments to my Board of Education as well as lobbyist/membership organizations that advocate for school boards, including the Nassau-Suffolk and New York State school boards associations.
The crime of this state aid funding game is that districts ran around in a frenzy and a state of panic for the past six weeks, each looking to make changes and cuts, all for nothing! This disturbing yearly exercise of dangling money like a carrot is getting old and tiresome. A new method must be put in place, immediately.
Perhaps it’s as simple as educating district boards with the understanding that they can run their budgets like a business. Not only can they, they should ! We are the fiduciary stewards of the taxpayers’ money. Let’s teach boards to be fiscally responsible.
The issue with most administrations, which is no fault of their own, is that they don’t earn the money they’re in charge of. Our schools are multi-mil-
lion-dollar businesses, and there’s a very different understanding of how to spend money when you’re responsible for generating the business and chasing down the receivables. When you’re responsible for making payroll, and paying worker’s comp, insurance and all other fixed costs each week, you spend differently. When fixed costs rise, they eat into your profits, but in the educational world we just raise everyone’s taxes and ask for more. The mindset is vastly different.
The long and short of it is that the entire state just spent six weeks of budget season — the busiest time of year, when we’re planning for next year — wasting time, energy, manpower and productivity, only to be told, don’t worry, you really do have the money. It is counterproductive, cruel, bad business and a cycle that has become accepted by all! We succumb to this every year, praising the governor for giving us our money back.
Our leadership at the state level — the education commissioner, Board of Regents members and elected officials on both sides of the aisle — needs to start having hard conversations with the governor’s office about their modus operandi. This disaster needs to stop.
Any successful businessperson understands that when an organization is kept in constant crisis mode, it
Armed with this knowledge, educators in Freeport Public Schools will continue to implement evidence-based literacy practices that align with the Science of Reading principles. Professional development opportunities are being provided to deepen educators’ understanding of effective reading instructional strategies, ensuring that they are equipped to meet the diverse needs of our students. By continuing to
The NYSED Literacy Briefs represent a paradigm shift in literacy education, challenging outdated teaching strategies and empowering educators with the tools they need to foster literacy success. By implementing evidencebased practices, we can ensure that every student in our schools has the opportunity to become a proficient reader. Together, let’s unlock the power of literacy and empower our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Anticipating the show in the sky on April 8 — Watertown, New York
affects every operation. The perma-crisis in which this administration keeps our education system is slowly killing public education. So I’m not thankful that the governor let us “keep” our taxpayers’ money. Personally I’m disgusted, and I’m waiting for those who can
to advocate for real change.
MARGARET MARCHAND President, Locust Valley Board of Education Founder, Coalition of New York State School Boards
