Freeport Herald 04-20-2023

Mayor touts the village’s achievements

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy and Trustee Jorge Martinez focused on fiscal responsibility and reduced crime in their address to the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

During a breakfast meeting held at the Freeport Recreation Center on April 4, Kennedy presented many updates on the Village, including the reduction of its debt, an increase in the number of police officers and its improving economy.

He highlighted the village’s

financial stability by pointing out that despite the increasing services and improvements made in every department, there has not bee a property tax increase in 10 years.

That is a unique achievement for the village, because it is evident that its elected officials have been prudent in managing the resources available to them, a feat few surrounding village has been able to replicate.

The meeting also highlighted the village’s remarkable 56 percent reduction in crime, which Kennedy attributed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Nassau County minority leader will not seek re-election

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The Nassau County Legislature’s minority leader, Kevan Abrahams, of Freeport, will not seeking re-election after more than two decades in Mineola. His current two-year term will come to a close on Dec. 31.

“After 22 years of serving the First Legislative District and the residents of Nassau County, I have decided to not seek reelection,” Abrahams said in a statement released on April 14. “It has been a great privilege and an honor to serve my constituency and advocate for change. I am grateful to all my

colleagues for their support throughout the years, and to my constituents for allowing me to continue to represent them for over two decades.”

Abrahams stated that his main focus during his tenure was making government more responsive to the community, which he achieved through hosting over 300 community meetings and ensuring that people didn’t have to leave their communities to be represented.

He will maintain his full-time job as director of strategic planning and regulatory process at Northwell Health, a position he has held for 23 years.

Among Abrahams’ accom -

plishments has been overseeing numerous road projects in the county, aiming to improve traffic flow and making roads safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Also notable are significant investments in parks and nature preserves in the district, and improving and expanding public recreational spaces, including the building of Martin Luther King Park Jr. Park in Freeport.

“I mean, in terms of accomplishments, the road projects have made Nassau roads safer,” Abrahams said. “Opening up access to some of our parks and preserves and protecting our environment is also great. We

were able to build a Martin Luther King Park, which, to me, is my most significant aid, because of the things that Martin Luther King did for this country.”

In terms of public safety, Abrahams was instrumental in implementing the ShotSpotter program in several municipalities in his district, including

Hempstead. ShotSpotter is gunshot detection technology that uses acoustic sensors to pinpoint the exact location of gunfire, allowing law enforcement to respond more quickly and accurately to incidents.

Abrahams had a long list of legislative and community projects that he could proudly pres-

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

FREEPORT MAYOR ROBERT T. Kennedy shares updates on the village’s progress with the Chamber of Commerce during a breakfast meeting at Freeport Recreation Center.

Kennedy, Martinez look toward the future

the Police Department’s hiring of additional officers and the implementation of updated license plate reader technology.

The village increased has expanded the ranks of police officers from 72 to 102 over the past few years, and installed 60 license plate readers around its boundaries, which automatically notify police if a vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration or a warrant enters the village.

The technology also provides details on the make of the vehicle, its location — even the lane it’s in. Residents report feeling safer, and the village has been addressing quality-of-life concerns by maintaining vacant homes and broken fences cutting high grass and clearing debris.

In an update on Freeport’s plans for the future, Kennedy said he wants to implement measures to protect the town from natural disasters with storm surge barriers, redesigned storm sewer lines, and eject pumps.

To achieve these goals, Kennedy said, he has consulted with environmental experts like Malcolm Bowman, of Stony Brook University, and is set to meet with the head of the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C., to explore the potential installation of storm surge barrier gates.

The gates are structures that could be closed during a storm to block floodwaters, as well as to prevent flooding caused by high tides or storm surges, a fre-

quent problem for Freeport and other South Shore communities.

Martinez commended the Kennedy administration for keeping taxes unchanged for 10 years while efficiently delivering services to Freeport’s residents and businesses.

He highlighted the village as a thriving place for businesses to grow and expand, citing the Chamber of Commerce’s growth as evidence. Freeport’s location and transportation infrastructure also make it an attractive option for businesses.

Moreover, its diversity, including its housing options, contributes to its strength and resilience.

“Freeport is a very diverse community, and whether you’re by yourself or not, we have the resources to support you,” Martinez said. “Additionally, if you’re looking to move, grow or expand your business, Freeport is a great place because of the resources and opportunities available.”

Overall, the village has seen improvements in the quality of life by reducing crime and holding the line on taxes. The mayor emphasized that these three priorities — quality of life, safety and financial security — remain Freeport’s focus.

“The quality-of-life team has been doing a great job,” Kennedy said. “I want to emphasize that the most important priorities for our village are the quality of life for our residents, their safety, and financial security. These three priorities are at the top of our list.”

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

TRUSTEE JORGE MARTINEZ discusses Freeport’s thriving business environment and infrastructure with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

Freeport is

diverse community and whether you’re by yourself or not, we have the resources to support you.

JORGE MARTINEZ Trustee, Freeport Village

Freeport’s Easter Market Extravaganza

A day of festive fun at the Recreation Center

The Freeport Easter Market Extravaganza, which was held on April 8, drew in large crowds for a day of festive fun. The event, which took place at the Freeport Recreation Center, featured over 70 unique vendors selling an array of products, from home decor to health and wellness products.

One of the highlights of the day was the special appearance of the Easter Bunny, who greeted children and took pictures with them. Each child also received a complimentary gift from the bunny, making for a memorable experience.

The event was entirely free, and families from all over the area came out to enjoy the festivities. With so much to see and do, there was something for everyone to enjoy, from sweet treats to clothing and accessories.

The Freeport Easter Market Extravaganza was a great success, and organizers are already looking forward to next year’s event. It was a wonderful day of community, celebration, and fun.

DWANA

GBEAD ADORNMENTS’

–Mohamed Farghaly

Deliah Roberts/Herald photos

JOANNE CELANO, OWNER of Jocee’s Flowers, was present at the event with her goods to assists customers all day with their purchases.

MARSHALL, OWNER of Haus of Visions, and her daughter Taylor Jenkins, owner of Fresh Hands by TRJ sold their handmade goods at the Freeport Easter Market Extravaganza.

CEO and Founder, Gabrielle Bernadotte, showcases her jewelry designs at the Freeport Easter Market Extravaganza.

JOHN RICHARD KESSINGER posing for a photo at 4 months old with the Easter Bunny.

ANNABEL BAILEY, 7, and her sister Anniya Bailey, 4, stand together for a portrait with the Easter Bunny.

CRIME WATCH

Arrests

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers for assaulting another individual during a dispute and causing substantial pain to the victim. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject for intentionally damaging a victim’s phone without permission or authority during a dispute. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on April 4 for possessing an illegal weapon after investigating a call about a suspicious person. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for processing.

Criminal Mischief

■ The police department secured a report on April 14 of an unknown individual who caused damage to another motorist’s vehicle by throwing an unknown object without permission or authority. Local detectives are currently investigating the matter.

Larceny

■ Police Officers received a report of an unknown individual who stole currency from a vehicle’s center console on April 10. No further police action was requested.

■ Freeport Police secured a report on April 8 of an unknown individual who stole a vehicle from a car dealership without permission or authority. Local detectives are currently investigating the matter.

■ Police Officers received a report on April 2 of an individual who stole a bicycle from a victim at a local park without permission or authority. No further police action was requested.

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport police officers for driving while intoxicated after a traffic accident on April 17. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject for removing several items belonging to a victim without permission or authority, estimated at over 1000 dollars in value on April 16. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers for removing property without permission from a local business on April 15. The defendant was subsequently taken to Freeport Police Headquarters for processing.

■ Freeport Police Officers received a report on April 16 of an unknown individual who stole currency from a local business without permission or authority. Local detectives are investigating the matter.

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

Man arrested for public lewdness in East Meadow

Squad Detectives arrested a Freeport man on April 13 for public lewdness that occurred around 3 p.m. in East Meadow.

According to detectives, the arrest of Rory K. Anderson, 28, of 621 S Bayview Avenue, was made while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike.

Officers observed a male subject following and approaching a 10-year-old victim and her mother. The victim reported that the male subject fondled his exposed genitals. The officers acted immediately and placed Anderson under arrest without further incident.

Further investigation by the Third

Squad Detectives revealed that Anderson had accessed and manipulated the social media account of a 25-year-old female victim on November 2 of last year without her permission.

Anderson has been charged with three counts of public lewdness, endangering the welfare of a child, stalking 3rd degree, harassment 1st degree, harassment 2nd degree, exposure of a person, and unauthorized use of a computer.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have been a victim of Anderson’s actions to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

NEWS BRIEF

Sparkle on Stage takes on plastic pollution

Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the upcoming performance of “Trash Bata” in honor of Earth Day this year.

On Saturday, April 22 at 6:30, join the organization for this unique one-woman dance theater performance that uses flamenco to address the issue of plastic pollution in our environment.

“Trash Bata” reimagines the iconic long train skirt “bata de cola” of flamenco dance into a trail of plastic waste that follows the dancer throughout the performance. The piece pushes the boundaries of flamenco and

Receptionist

HERALD

■ WEB SITE: freeport.liherald.com

■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: freeporteditor@liherald.com

■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 206 E-mail: freeporteditor@liherald.com

■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942

explores the relationship between the dancer and the trash that constantly reappears, challenging and weighing her down.

Throughout the performance, the audience is invited to participate in producing a soundscape, highlighting the idea of collective responsibility and the power of change.

Don’t miss this special event! Tickets are available for purchase at sparkleonstage.org. Sparkle on Stage is located at 195 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office.

Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule:

• Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm

• Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm

• Friday 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Answering phones, greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments, updating the customer files/data base and other administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis.

For immediate consideration, please send cover letter and resume to careers@liherald.com

–Mohamed Farghaly

Rory K. Anderson

TRUSTEES MARTINEZ AND Squeri sworn in for second term at Village of Freeport Board Meeting after successful re-election.

Village Trustees sworn in during board meeting

During the Village of Freeport Board Meeting on April 3, Jorge A. Martinez and Christopher L. Squeri were sworn in for their new terms as Village Trustees. This comes after they were re-elected in the recent election held on March 21 in the Incorporated Village of Freeport.

The Board of Trustees met on March 22 to canvass the votes, with Martinez receiving 443 votes and Squeri receiving 403 votes, marking them both elected as Village Trustees for a four-year term expiring in April 2027.

“I’m just very grateful for the residents of the village of Freeport for giving me the opportunity to serve another four years and hopefully keep moving in the right direction and continue the work we’ve been doing,” Squeri said.

Martinez and Squeri had expressed their

gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Village of Freeport for another four years and are committed to continuing their work towards the betterment of the village and its residents. The elected Trustees are expected to address various issues affecting the village and implement measures to improve the quality of life of the residents.

The Board of Trustees congratulates Martinez and Squeri on their victory and thanks all the voters who participated in the election and exercised their right to vote. The organizational night also saw the renewal of appointments, and the Board looks forward to working with the newly elected Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities of overseeing the governance of the Village of Freeport.

Freeport welcomes MFG Leather

The Village of Freeport extended its congratulations to MFG Leather

First Apparel for their successful ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11. The event was attended by the Village of Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Freeport Mayor Kennedy, who encouraged the public to support the new establishment. The leather goods store is now officially open to the public and can be found at 389 West Sunrise Highway. Residents and visitors alike are invited to check out the new business and show their support for this exciting addition to the community.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

Youthful Freeport making strides

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

The Freeport baseball team is laying a strong foundation for a bright future this spring with a young lineup.

The Red Devils, who have five freshmen on the roster, entered the week at 1-2 in Conference AA1 and 2-4 overall. The team has already exceeded its win total from 2022 when the Red Devils struggled through a 1-9 season with limited depth.

PETER THOMANN

Calhoun Senior Lacrosse

A LONG STICK midfielder who helped the Colts reach the Nassau Class B championship game last spring, Thomann leads Calhoun’s defensive effort and was Honorable Mention AllAmerican in 2022. The two-time AllCounty selection is headed to play at the University of North Carolina. “Peter is the heart and soul of the squad,” coach Jim Femminella said. “He has size, skill, speed and strength, and plays with an edge.”

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 20

Baseball: Island Trees at Wantagh 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: Oceanside at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. South at Malverne 5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Roslyn at Bellmore-Merrick 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Wantagh at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at MacArthur 7 p.m.

Friday, April 21

Girls Flag Football: Westbury at Freeport 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. Central at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Garden City at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Mepham 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Carey 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Bethpage at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.

”I have a lot of freshmen starting which is a good thing for the future,” said 11th-year head coach Roberto Delgado. “They’re going to learn a lot this year and I’m happy to work with them for the next three years.”

Frewin Diaz Baez and Jayden Brown are starting at key positions as freshmen at catcher and shortstop, respectively. Both are versatile with Diaz Baez also playing outfield and Brown part of the pitching staff.

Junior Julio Frometa Gomez adds additional versatility with his ability to play catcher, shortstop and pitcher. Fellow junior Jose Armando Pimentel anchors the outfield in center field and has been a solid pitcher and lefty bat in the lineup.

After a narrow 6-5 non-league loss at East Meadow on April 4, Freeport got in the win column four days later with an 8-7 home victory against Oceanside. Diaz Baez registered three hits and three stolen bases while Frometa Gomez earned the win out of the bullpen.

Freeport earned its second win of the season with a 2-1 triumph at Hicksville on April 11 that featured 11 strikeouts from Jayden Brown in five innings of work and Frometa Gomez striking out five in relief. Frometa Gomez worked out of a basesloaded jam in the final inning.

“That was a big win,” said Delgado, a former minor league baseball player in the San Francisco Giants organization.

“I’m looking forward to us finishing strong and for the kids to really embrace this season.”

The Red Devils opened a three-game series with Farmingdale Monday that concludes Thursday on the road at 4:30 p.m. Next week Freeport faces Syosset in

three games, which includes a home tilt on Tuesday at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School starting at 5 p.m. Freeport will then host Massapequa for the first of three games on May 1.

Lack of umpires limit Middle School program growth

Delgado said a successful program at John W. Dodd Middle School is key for the growth of the varsity team, but this has been limited by canceled games due to challenges obtaining necessary umpires.

With an umpire shortage across Long Island, Delgado wants to be proactive in recruiting from within the community. He said one possibility is to establish a program for high school and college students looking for additional income who could work some of the games.

“Last year we played only five middle school games with umpires because of the shortage of umpires,” Delgado said. “This is an issue we need to pay attention to as a community and find a way to fix the problem.”

Eric Dunetz/Herald photo JUNIOR JOSE ARMANDO Pimentel is a pitcher/outfielder as well as a key bat in the young Red Devils’ lineup.

D’Esposito introduces cops ‘bill of rights’

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

He’s calling it the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights, a direct jab at what he calls the “defund the police” movement. And as a former cop himself, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito says his new legislation introduced on Capitol Hill last week is exactly what police departments need to move forward in a new world.

The Republican lawmaker surrounded himself with officials from the local Police Benevolent Association union at their Mineola headquarters to share details of H.R. 285, which has already attracted a dozen GOP cosponsors — including U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

The bill, if passed, is intended to give privileges and securities to officers not offered before, D’Esposito says, such as the right to self-defense against physical threats and legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault them. The congressman hopes other lawmakers will follow suit on the state level to create similar bills.

“It condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle or abolish any police agency,” D’Esposito said. “It encourages dialogue between law enforcement and their communities to improve public safety, and engage all of the society’s stakeholders. And lastly, it respects the rights of police officers to carry out their duties, to protect our communities with integrity, and have essential protections during investigations.”

D’Esposito quoted a statistic from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund that found 224 law enforcement officers died in 2022. He also claimed many more are at risk of being hurt because of the “defund the police movement” in minority communities, where officers keep seeing “body bag after body bag removed.”

The most recent significant calls for police reform emerged following the death of George Floyd while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers in May

2020. One of the police officers was later found guilty of murder and manslaughter, and sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

The number of officer fatalities in 2022 has remained slightly above levels in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s save the early 2020s, which included a large number of deaths related to Covid-19.

Thomas Shevlin, president of the Nassau County PBA, said it’s time to “get back to common sense.” He also called on politicians from both sides of the political aisle to support the bill.

Brian Sullivan, the president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association, said that for years he and other law enforcement and court officers have been sounding the alarm about the harm of bail reform, discovery reform, and the implications of the reforms endangering not only officers, but society. He said the issue shouldn’t be seen as law enforcement against liberals, and that what matters is helping the general public

who is suffering because of previous litigation.

“We have a very low headcount,” Sullivan told the crowd that gathered for the news conference about the population behind bars. “What does that tell you? You see it in that the proof is in the pudding, the criminals are in the streets. We need to mobilize the base of the citizenry to support their law enforcement and realize what’s going on behind the scenes here.”

Sullivan cited the “insanity” of bail reform by offering an example he saw in the news recently where a Bronx judge, Naita Semaj, let the accused killer of a teenaged boy go free on his own recognizance without bail.

“The judge in the Bronx, because of what’s going on in this state, disregarded the cries and the pleas of not only the prosecutors,” Sullivan said, “but of the boy’s mother to hold this guy in jail.”

The bill was officially introduced April 10, and was immediately referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Karina Kovac/Herald

U.S. Rep. ANthONy D’Esposito introduces his Law Enforcement Bill of Rights legislation alongside local police and correction officer benevolent associations at the Police Benevolent Association headquarters in Mineola last week.

There’s nothing kids look forward to more than vacation, especially summer vacation. But summer can also be a prime time for the “summer slide” when students forget the reading and math skills they learned during the school year, according to the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL).

Kids not exposed to ongoing summer learning, such as reading and solving math problems, can lose anywhere from one to three months of what they learned in the previous grade. When that happens, children start the next year playing catch up. If they suffer the slide continually in the early years, it creates a potentially life-long problem. We already know that children who are not reading proficiently by third grade tend to stay behind in future grades, and that they are four times less likely to graduate from high school.

The summer slide is especially devastating to children from low-income families. Summers without academic practice contribute to the big achievement gap that exists between disadvantaged kids (who qualify for free or reduced lunch) and their more advantaged peers.

That learning gap forces teachers to play catch-up when school starts again in the fall.

“Parents can play critical roles in ensuring children maintain their academic skills in reading and other subjects over the summer,” the NCFL emphasizes .”The key is to associate learning with fun activities.”

The good news is, there are many rewarding, enriching educational experiences for families to halt the summer slide. Reading is the single most impactful activity for children in the summer. A summer reading program helps maintain and advance reading and language comprehension from one grade to the next grade. Make it a family effort with siblings, parents and relatives devoting regular time to reading and reading aloud to young children.

Encourage Bright Spots

Parents and students often associate the summer with remedial classes. But encouraging your children’s interests and strengths is a great way to associate fun with learning. Try enrolling them in classes or camps that focus on their strengths and let them develop lifelong hobbies that are fun and good for them.

Be creative: A quick search online should yield a lot of great suggestions for creative, fun learning activities both online and off. For example, the nonprofit website Wonderopolis. org encourages children and parents to explore the things they wonder about with daily content, like “Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?” or “How Can You Be a Human Compass?”

You and your children can also nominate your own “Wonder of the Day” on Wonderopolis. org by submitting your own curious question. You can even create your own video and include the link to it in your submission.

Let them run wild — in the library: Make a big deal out of frequent trips to the library where kids can pick out anything they want to read that is age-appropriate. Experts say reading four or five books over a summer will maintain reading skills, so long as the selections are challenging enough.

Plan learning adventures: Take excursions to museums, national parks, zoos or aquariums. Or try a hike that focuses on birds, plants or any special theme. Tie a book or educational program to the adventure (either before or after), so your child will connect real life to learning. Alternatively, you can expose a child to a new piece of music before a concert the whole family can enjoy.

Embrace Family Time

Enjoy excursions to museums, parks, local historical sites, the beach, etc. as a family. Challenge your child to think about what they learned from the experience by describing interesting details of what they learned or what they still want to know. Ask them questions

that stretch their thinking, such as “Why do you think that?” or “What would happen if…?”

Cook together and have the children reference the recipes and make shopping lists using their creativity and emerging writing skills, even if they are only able to draw pictures and “scribble”. Each one of these early steps prepares them for writing in school.

While at the grocery store, challenge your children to find items on the shelves by looking for the first letter in the title or a picture of the item. Ask children to guess how many pasta shells are in a box or ask them questions about what they notice – like the cold and warms parts of stores.

Whatever you do, make it fun and interactive. Your child will enjoy new adventures, especially if they are with the people they love most in this world their parents and families.

Photo: That break from the school year routine is great time to relax and let loose, but it’s still essential to keep kids’ minds working during when school’s not in session — and throughout the year.

naled the ingly the lar projects admissions. events over best so lenge.

be focused Consider strategies success. home by assignments, for that study haphazard ners books up don’t space a set tines. regular breaks). play, and what’s end-of-school be ners

Spring Open House

Saturday, April 29th OR Thursday, May

10am-12pm 6pm-8pm

Academically Rigorous: College

Preparatory

All-Girls: A Lifetime of Sisterhood

Catholic High School Matters

360-Degree Support: In and Out of the Classroom

Leadership and Confidence Grow Here

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Girls and their parents choose from 15-minute workshops on topics such as:

Why Catholic HS Makes a Difference College Prep Starts Now

5 Reasons All-Girls Schools Lead Choosing an Academically-Rigorous Path

Abrahams announces retirement after 20 years

ent as accomplishments, but he couldn’t single out one as his main achievement. He chose not to seek re-election due to several factors, including changes in the Legislature and a strong desire to spend more time with his family.

“I think ultimately, my kids were a big factor in my decision not to run for reelection,” Abrahams said. “Both of my kids are approaching their teenage years, and I realized over the past few summers that I had been missing out on a lot of their activities. Now that they are teenagers, I feel like I am missing out even more. So, the combination of wanting to spend more time with my family and the changes happening at the legislature resulted in my decision not to run for reelection.”

The only project that he wished he could have seen through was the renovation of Centennial Park in Roosevelt, which would have cost around $3 million.

“We’re going to revamp the park from a predominantly concrete space into something more lively and family-oriented,” Abrahams said. “This project

has been in the works for four years, and if I had more time, say six months to a year, I would have loved to see it through to completion. That’s the one thing I could think of that I’m not going to get a chance to be able to accomplish. In terms of my legislative accomplishments, I believe we’ve made great progress and have achieved a lot.”

Abrahams acknowledged that serving as a minority leader for longer than the average legislator serves in office was no easy feat. He said his colleague made his job easier.

He said working with his colleagues, regardless of political party, to resolve issues and figure out solutions together was a very fulfilling part of his job. What advice would Abrahams offer his successor?

Put the needs of their constituents before any special interests; strike a balance between their work and family life; and surround themselves with a supportive family, he said

“The best thing I can say to one, keep a strong balance of your family as well as the job at hand,” Abrahams said. “I

think most importantly, as it pertains to the job, if you focus on your constituents first and foremost, I know there’s going to be a lot of special interests that pull you in different directions. And I think the utmost of your attention

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

If You Don’t Understand the Plan, You Don’t Have a Plan

So many people who come in to see us do not understand the estate plan they have or do not know what is in their current plan. Some of the reasons for this are (1) time has inevitably blurred their memories, (2) the plan may be written in legalese and was never properly explained to them, (3) they may have misconceptions and misunderstandings of what their plan is; and (4) their lawyer may have lacked the knowledge required to find the right solution for their family in the event of death and disability. To this we say, “if you don’t understand the plan, you don’t have a plan.”

Ettinger Law Firm developed a process, in use for over thirty years, to avoid these problems. First, we offer a free initial consultation to go over the pros and cons of having a will or a trust and the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. So many people have misconceptions about trusts based on what friends have said or what they have read on the internet. For example, many clients are afraid to create an irrevocable trust because they think they will lose control. We explain why that is incorrect and how you can still

change the trustee, change who you leave it to, take money out and even how you can revoke an irrevocable trust!

After the overview provided in the initial consultation, we give you a copy of our plain English book, “Elder Law Estate Planning”, and advise which chapters apply to your situation -maybe an hour or so of reading. We also invite you to watch the thirty minute estate planning video at trustlaw.com.

We arrange for you to come in about two weeks later for a second free consultation to have any remaining questions answered, draft an estate plan together with the new “knowledgeable” you and give you a written proposal. Once you accept, we arrange for the signing and completion of your estate plan two or three weeks later. From start to finish the process usually takes about eight weeks.

Finally, we call you in for a free review every three years to review your plan, refresh your recollection and update where necessary so your estate plan works when you need it.

should be focused on making sure you’re serving those people that elected you to office to your fullest capacity and to the expectations that they would see or what they want to have in their member of the county legislature.”

NEWS BRIEF

Long Island Arts Council seeking submissions for ‘Here and Now’ show

The Long Island Arts Council is calling for submissions for the second annual Here and Now Art Show, a curated exhibition showcasing the talents of older adults aged 60 and above.

The exhibition will be held at the Freeport Memorial Library from June 1 to June 30. Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces of artwork in jpg format via email to infoLIACF@gmail.com, with the subject line “Art By Older Adults” and the title of the artwork and artist’s name and full address included in the text of the email.

The deadline for free submissions is April 26th, and selected artwork must be wired and ready for hanging.

The L. I. Arts Council at Freeport’s committee will select the 30 paintings to be exhibited, and all artists will be notified of the outcome no later than May 1.

The selected artwork must be delivered to the Freeport Memorial Library on May 23 or May 24. The exhibition promises to be a wide-ranging, eclectic, and inspiring show. For more information, contact (516) 223-2522.

Courtesy office of Kevan Abrahams LEGISLATOR KEVAN ABRAHAMS reads to children at the Uniondale Early Childcare Center during an event in 2006.

I

t has been a great privilege and an honor to serve my constituency and advocate for change.

KEVAN ABRAHAMS Minority Leader, Nassau County District 1

STEPPING OUT

Asbury Short Film Concert

The latest edition of the short film showcase has made its way back to Long Island. With a lineup of classic shorts from Asbury’s past combined with film festival winners currently on the circuit — and in many cases, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — audiences can get a peek at these “smaller” films that don’t often get a big-screen showing. The eclectic mix of films offers a look at the best in short film comedy, drama and animation, highlighting emerging filmmakers along with seasoned directors. The fast-paced evening includes such stand-outs as ‘The Waiting Room,’ produced, directed and written by former Nassau County film commissioner Debra Markowitz. The multiple festival award-winning 12- minute dramatic comedy reunites a woman and her exhusband in heaven.

home of

As seen through the artists’ eyes

By Karen Bloom

Our spaces have taken on a new importance in recent years. “Home,” in all its variations, has inspired us — and renewed us. Heckscher Museum of Art explores the spaces we inhabit in its latest offering, “Raise the Roof: The Home in Art,” on view through March 2024.

Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. $15. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

STEPPING OUT

Home.

personalities and the values of the people who lived there.

Creative advocacy

“It’s a life-size piece that takes up an entire wall,” Bennett says. “It makes you feel immediately at home. “Everyone responds to it. They recognize the scenes and tell us it reminds them of their own house.”

The exhibit — featuring more than 50 works — reflects the many meanings of home, as it delves into how artists creatively define life at home.

“This exhibit came out of the pandemic,” says Justyce Bennett, the museum’s curatorial assistant. “The idea of home really shifted. It became our office space, our leisure place, our everything. The same thing happened with artists, it became their studios. Over the past four years, we’ve deepened our understanding of what home looks like.”

From that shift in how we live, an exhibit evolved.

“The majority of the artworks on view were created before the pandemic, demonstrating the central role that our homes have always played in our lives and in art,” says curator Karli Wurzelbacher. “In light of the recent pandemic, home continues to evolve. And we connect to this artwork with new eyes.”

The exhibit includes what Bennett describes as “old favorites” with never-before-seen works. “This show combines the tried-and-true with new art — the classics and recent additions to our collections”

Raise the Roof debuts significant works by contemporary artists such as Courtney M. Leonard, Kenji Nakahashi and Stella Waitzkin. Never-beforeexhibited photographs by Larry Fink, prints by Robert Dash, along with works by Romare Bearden, Salvador Dali, Olafur Eliasson, Miriam Schapiro, and Esphyr Slobodkina are also featured.

“She also remembered the artwork her grandparents had in that house, so it represents art in art — in a really cool way.”

Englishtown Project

By Karen Bloom

Centerport-based Pat Ralph, an artist with a longtime connection to the museum as a trustee collections committee member, is represented with “The Visit Home.” Bennett describes the piece, which shows a man reclining in his childhood home, as”bright and dreamy.”

Also of note is Robert Carter’s mixed media painting “Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More.” It’s a powerful maternal work that pays tribute to the role of mothers.

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

“Robert also has a long history with the museum and this is only the second time it’s been on view,” Bennett says.

“We’re so happy to show his piece. It’s my personal favorite in the show.”

WHERE WHEN

• Now through March 2024

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

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

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

• $5 suggested admission non-members; members and children under 13 free

• Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington (631) 380-3230, or Heckscher.org

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

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

Visitors are immediately drawn to the exhibit’s anchor, Becky Suss’s large-scale painting “Living Room,” a recent acquisition (actually six paintings) that is based on Suss’s memories of her grandparents’ house in Great Neck. The array of artwork and objects she depicts captures the

Englishtown Project visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to a classic unforgettable concert. This all-star jam band commemorates one special concert. The group — featuring members of New Riders of the Purple Sage, Zen Tricksters, and Max Creek, recreates the legendary Sept. 3, 1977, show in Englishtown, New Jersey, which was headlined by the Grateful Dead, who had just completed its legendary Spring/Summer 1977 tour featuring a batch of new material from ‘Terrapin Station.’ They were joined by the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the good-time, southern rock Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza includes healthy ‘doses’ of selections from each band’s sets that day in a relaxed, festival-style program.

•

•

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making

Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. $35, $30. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art

• Top left: Becky Suss, Living Room from the Collection of Ninah and Michael Lynne.

Top right: Pat Ralph, The Visit Home, 1983.

Bottom right: Robert Carter, Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More, 2007.

It’s where the heart is, where our lives unfold — and where imagination takes flight.

THE SCENE

Itzhak Perlman

The reigning virtuoso of the violin makes his long-awaited return, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Sunday, May 7, 4 p.m. Experience his impeccable musicianship as never before. The intimate performance gives Perlman fans a deeply personal glimpse into his boyhood in Tel Aviv and New York, and the earliest years of his long and celebrated career. Enjoy an afternoon of music and storytelling as Perlman presents rarely seen archival photos and videos and shares memories, stories, and musical selections that you won’t hear anywhere else. On stage and performing with Perlman for this unforgettable afternoon is his longtime collaborator, pianist Rohan DeSilva, who’s been a constant presence by his side over the years. Tickets are $150, $100, $75: available at TillesCenter. org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

April 25

Free memory screening

To help Long Islanders be proactive about brain health, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Mount Sinai South Nassau host a free memory screening event, Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the atrium of Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. No registration is required, and there are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Parking is available in the visitor’s lot. The screening will take about 10 to 15 minutes and is noninvasive. For information, visit SouthNassau.org.

AP U.S. History Prep

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

On exhibit

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

Freeport Memorial Library Art Advisory

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

Having an event?

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-author-activist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ pfyevent2023.

Toy Camera Exhibit at Art Alcove

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

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

National Poetry Month Celebration with Nassau County Poet Laureate

Visit Freeport Library for a celebration of National Poetry Month with Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci, Wednesday, April 26, 6 p.m. Curci, a Gracie Award winner and host of WRHU, Radio Hofstra University presents her spoken-word poetry, followed by an open mic poetry session for adults and teens, 144 W. Merrick Road. The event is free to attend, but registration is required; online at FreeportLibrary.info, by phone at (516)-379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk. Please note that poems shared during the open mic session should not include any profanity or discriminatory language.

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 21, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, April 26-27, 10:15 a.m. and noon Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Cautious Gerald and playful Piggie share a day where anything is possible in an imaginative exploration of of friendship. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Dancing into spring

Adelphi Department of Dance students present their semi-annual dance showcase on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Wednesday through Friday, April 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Dancers are working with guest artist Alberto “Tito” del Saz, artistic director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, to present “Four Brubeck Pieces,” featuring music from Dave Brubeck’s classic album “Time Out.” The performance also features choreography by dance faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and adjunct faculty Bivi Kimura. The show will be also livestreamed during the Saturday matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

April 26-27

PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

OVERNIGHT SHIFT

The Printing Press Operator will be responsible for operating all machinery in the printing of newspapers/other products in a safe and sound condition. Responsible for regular maintenance/upkeep of the presses, roller settings, and maintaining the quality of product being produced off the presses.

Key Responsibilities: Setup/operate web printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials with speed, accuracy, and within established waste parameters; Monitor/adjust 4-color ink flow, registration, and pressure settings during production to ensure consistent quality output; Troubleshoot/resolve printing issues and folder operations to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

Requirements : Must have knowledge of printing techniques, understanding basic ink/water balance, press quality standards; Three (3) years of Press Operator experience is preferred; Demonstrated mechanical ability; Able to climb ladders to 2nd level of press repeatedly and work long hours on feet performing repetitive tasks.

Qualified candidates can send their resume to careers@liherald.com or call (516) 569.4000 x239

It was enough fentanyl to kill 2 million people

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Three kilograms of pure fentanyl might not seem like a lot. But as a powerful synthetic opioid that is at least 50 times more potent than morphine — that much fentanyl can kill. A lot.

That’s likely why the Nassau County Police Department and county officials are calling the arrest of Juan Cruz, who they say was holding all three kilos, a “historic seizure of pure fentanyl.”

“This is a story about triumph and tragedy,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. Tragedy that young people are unwitting victims to peddled pills. Triumph in the form of stopping those pills from hitting the street.

The 50-year-old Cruz lives in the Bronx, but is said to be a citizen of the Dominican Republic. Police reportedly stopped him after Second Squad detectives received a tip that he was bringing the drug into the county last week, police commissioner Patrick Ryder said.

A single kilo of fentanyl has the potential to kill up to 500,000 people, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Three times that could kill the entire population of Nassau County, with

enough fentanyl left over to kill 100,000 more.

“Fentanyl is cheap,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “It’s plentiful. And it’s coming into the county in droves.”

Cruz pleaded not guilty to felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a narcotic drug, as well as a traffic infraction for operating an unregistered vehicle. He is being held behind bars without bail.

Cruz was not known to Nassau detectives before his arrest Wednesday, Ryder said, but they now believe he is a “major dealer” operating in the county.

The drugs reportedly come from Mexico and South America — something Blakeman says supports his position of stopping immigration.

unless we close our borders,” Blakeman said. “We have crime rings that are oper ating here from south of the border. They’re stealing cars. They are stealing catalytic converters. They’re doing orga nized burglaries. And of course, they are dealing in very, very, very dangerous drugs.”

NASSAu COuNty ExECutIvE Bruce Blakeman, far left, joined Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder, and county legislator Rose Walker to share news of what they described as a historic seizure of fentanyl.

police to identify him because he had burned his fingertips, they said, mutilating his fingerprints. Doing that was a way Cruz had hoped not to be deported again something officials last did in 2012. Because it’s an active investigation,

Donnelly said she was “extremely limited” on what she could comment on.

“What I will tell you is this,” she said. “Defendants like Juan Cruz are peddling this poison in our neighborhoods to our children.”

Roksana Amid/Herald

Juan Cruz

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of TIMOTHY ALPHONSE KEY located at 86 Decatur Street, in the City of Roosevelt New York 11575 and that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the under the fictitious name of IAN ROGER HEYWOOD located at 26 Union Place, in the City of Roosevelt New York 11575 and that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of DARIN MELVIN KEY located at 133 Wellington Street, in the City of Hempstead New York 11550. The names are registered with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota this 28 day of March, 2023

Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota this 02 day of January, 2023

Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota this 02 day of March, 2023, respectively

138798

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of GRENADA NASSAU, LLC -

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

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

138010

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of PENN RAYMOND, LLC -

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

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

138008

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff

AGAINST Scott Craig a/k/a Scott O. Craig; Reginale Craig; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 212 Green Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block M Lot 302. Approximate amount of judgment

$627,893.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008944/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

George Esernio, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 6, 2023

138467

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, IRP FUND II TRUST 2A, Plaintiff, vs. NEW ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 338 Brookside Avenue A/K/A 338 South Brookside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 524 and Lot 29.

Approximate amount of judgment is $577,510.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602183/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017-RPL1,

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

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 14, 2023.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING

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

Dated: March 14, 2023

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

138463

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

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

(1) To vote on the annual school budget as set forth in Proposition No. 1 below:

Proposition No. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET RESOLVED that the Annual School Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the School Year 2023-2024.

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

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

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

PROPOSITION #3 Capital Reserve Fund Proposition SHALL the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District be authorized to expend: $2,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16th, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Classroom Ceiling Tiles, Flooring & Lighting ReplacementsDistrictwide; Bathroom RenovationsDistrictwide. All of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

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

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall be open, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York, every school day in the Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. (local time) until Thursday, May 11, 2023, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 16, 2023. In addition, the Board of Registration will be open Tuesday, April 18, 2023 and Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 5:00 o’clock p.m. until 8:00 o’clock p.m. for residents to register to vote for the Annual Budget and Trustee election to be held on May 16, 2023. Any person who is not registered with the School District or who is not registered in the General Election or who has not voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held within the last four calendar years (2019-2022) must register in order to vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The voting registers will be open to inspection by any qualified voter on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from May 12, 2023 to May 15, 2023, excluding Sunday, May 14, 2023, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Office of the District Clerk; and at each polling place on election day. Absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk at the Freeport Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the vote; any ballot received after that time will not be counted.

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

Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least forty (40) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state name and residence of the candidate and shall state the name and residence of each signer.

Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to their respective offices. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve. Petitions shall be filed between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than April 17, 2023 at the Office of the District Clerk.

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

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Real Property Tax

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

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

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a budget hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. o’clock in the Caroline G. Atkinson School for the purpose of discussing the expenditures of funds and budgeting thereof.

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

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

government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

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

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING

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

2. Eighteen or more years of age.

3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered to vote.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the school election districts within the school district are as follows:

DISTRICT N-l

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

DISTRICT N-2

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

DISTRICT S-3

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

DISTRICT S-4

The Archer Street School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at the southerly side of the Long Island Railroad right of way where same

Public Notices

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

DISTRICT S-5

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

said Bay to the intersection of the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street; thence westerly along said boundary line to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the east boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning.

DISTRICT S6

The Cleveland Avenue School Voting District (now based at the Albany Avenue Field House, 55 Albany Avenue) is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way, east of the eastern boundary of District S-4, with the eastern and southern boundary being the village boundaries

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Maria Jordan-Awalom President

Benjamin Roberts District Clerk 138475

Judgment Index# 013758/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jason Vishnick, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 7, 2023 138471

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-

RF2, Plaintiff AGAINST Sandra Russell; et al.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered March 3, 2017 I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 3, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 Third Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 55 Block 451 Lot 78 Lot Group 78-79.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- RAFAEL CARRASQUILLO, MICHAEL STIGLITZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 7, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on May 4th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Morris Street, distant 325 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Morris Street with the westerly side of South Bay Avenue; being a plot 101.89 feet by 50 feet by 101.89 feet by 50 feet. S/B/L: 62/36/8. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 27 MORRIS STREET, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $453,505.28 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

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

Dated: February 28, 2023

75281

138278

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. John M. Brickman, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 15-313308 75318 138276

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.

138461

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO, LA AUDIENCIA DEL PRESUPUESTO Y LA VOTACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR BALDWIN UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, PROGRAMADAS

PARA EL 16 DE MAYO DE 2023

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las siguientes propuestas se presentarán a los votantes en la votación del 16 de mayo de 2023:

PROPUESTA N.º 1

SE RESUELVE adoptar el presupuesto propuesto del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, para el ejercicio fiscal 2023-2024 por el monto de $157,758,542, y recaudar dicho monto mediante impuestos sobre la base del inmueble imponible del distrito escolar con posterioridad a la primera deducción de fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff

AGAINST

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 24, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 122 Rocklyn, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 38 Block 477 Lot 312. Approximate amount of judgment $354,864.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

Approximate amount of judgment $411,429.51 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold

“Rain or Shine” subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 011365/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Anthony F. Altimari, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 6, 2023 138469

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 7027/2012.

SCOTT SILLER, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 4722.1705

{* long Island Graphic*}

138284

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized AssetBacked Bonds, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Orazio J. Petito; Nancy Petito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public

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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V. RONALD BALDON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ABRAHAM BALDON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and RONALD BALDON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ABRAHAM BALDON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY 11501, on May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 192 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 470, Lot 124, 125 & 126: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613305/2018. William R. Boccio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in

POR LA PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, se llevará a cabo el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023, en la sala de juntas del edificio administrativo sito en Hastings Street, Baldwin, Nueva York, ubicada en dicho distrito escolar, con el objeto de que se concreten los asuntos antes mencionados conforme lo autoriza la ley, a los fines ut infra:

1. La presentación y el debate del presupuesto previsto para el funcionamiento de las escuelas del Distrito para el año escolar que inicia el 1 de julio de 2023.

2. La presentación y el debate del presupuesto previsto para el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el ejercicio fiscal que inicia el 1 de julio de 2023.

3. La concreción de otros asuntos similares conforme lo permita la ley.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la votación para la asignación de los fondos correspondientes para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 2023-2024, la asignación para la biblioteca y todas las proposiciones debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación para ocupar un puesto de fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación para el plazo desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2026, y un puesto en la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el plazo desde el 1 de julio hasta el 30 de junio de 2028 tendrá lugar en el gimnasio de Baldwin High School de Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, Nueva York, en el distrito escolar mencionado el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m.

PROPUESTA N.º 2 SE RESUELVE adoptar el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el ejercicio fiscal 2023-2024 por el monto de $4,928,288, y recaudar dicho monto mediante impuestos sobre la base del inmueble imponible del distrito escolar con posterioridad a la primera deducción de fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.

PROPUESTA N.º 3 SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free a gastar la suma de $11,600,000.00 del Fondo de reserva de capitales para mejoras de las instalaciones establecido el 21 de mayo de 2019 con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: (a) construcción/renovación de una cocina en Brookside Elementary School; (b) construcción/renovación de una cocina en Lenox Elementary School; (c) construcción/renovación de una cocina en Meadow Elementary School; (d) construcción/renovación de una cocina en Plaza Elementary School; (e) construcción/renovación de una cocina en Steele Elementary School; (f) construcción/renovación de una cafetería en Brookside Elementary School; y (g) construcción/renovación de una cafetería en Steele Elementary School. Todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.

PROPUESTA N.º 4 SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free a gastar la suma de $1,195,000 del Fondo de reserva de capitales para tecnología establecido el 17 de mayo de 2022, con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: (a) compra de iMacs para el laboratorio de tecnología y los estudios de arte de la escuela secundaria; (b) compra de Chromebooks;

Public Notices

(c) compra de pizarras interactivas; y (d) compra de dos servidores de seguridad. Todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.

PROPUESTA N.º 5

SE AUTORIZARÁ que la Junta de Educación, conforme al artículo 3651 de la Ley de Educación, establezca un Fondo de reserva de capitales denominado “Fondo de reserva de Capital 2023”, con el objeto de realizar las mejoras de capital en todo el distrito aquí descritas: las mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones de los espacios de aprendizaje y no aprendizaje (lo que incluye, entre otros, las mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones de los salones de clases, o bien los complementos de las instalaciones existentes); las renovaciones del auditorio, el gimnasio, la cafetería, la biblioteca y el centro multimedia; las renovaciones y reconstrucciones exteriores; las actualizaciones informáticas y tecnológicas; las actualizaciones del sistema de seguridad; las mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones del sistema de cañerías, electricidad o climatización; las mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones del rendimiento energético, incluida la instalación de mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones de la energía solar; las renovaciones exigidas para cumplir con los requisitos de la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA); las renovaciones de los preparativos vocacionales o para carreras; las sustituciones o compras de aulas portátiles; las sustituciones de los techos, las canaletas y los tubos de desagüe, de las ventanas, el hormigón o la mampostería, de los accesos de las entradas o las puertas interiores y exteriores; las renovaciones de los baños; la modernización del sistema luminario; las sustituciones de los suelos, las paredes, las calderas, los ascensores; las renovaciones de la carpintería; la compra de edificios o terrenos; las renovaciones y reconstrucciones del recinto; las mejoras, las renovaciones o modernizaciones de la cabina de prensa, los banquillos, los complejos de deportes; las mejoras, renovaciones o modernizaciones de las gradas descubiertas; las modernizaciones de los letreros; las renovaciones y reconstrucciones de las canchas de deportes; las renovaciones del área de juegos y de los vestuarios o casilleros; las sustituciones del sistema

de horario o de altavoces; las modernizaciones del sistema de seguridad, las mejoras del sistema sonoro y telefónico; el saneamiento de materiales peligrosos; las renovaciones de los espacios de almacenamiento, mobiliario y equipamiento, incluida la compra de vehículos. Todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.

El monto máximo del Fondo de reserva de capitales antes indicado será de $25,000,000.00, más rentas de inversión.

El plazo estimado es de 5 años; estos fondos se transferirán del dinero excedente, si corresponde, que haya quedado en los fondos generales, lo que incluye una suma que no supere los $10,000,000.00 perteneciente al presupuesto 2022-2023 y, a partir de allí, un monto anual de menos de $10,000,000.00 por cada año restante del plazo estimado. Tras el establecimiento y la financiación de dicha reserva, se indicará al supervisor de escuelas o a su designado(a) que deposite dinero de este fondo de reserva en una cuenta bancaria por separado que se denominará “Fondo de reserva de Capital 2023”.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la siguiente propuesta sobre bonos para la biblioteca será presentada a los votantes calificados en la reunión y elección anual del distrito:

PROPUESTA SOBRE

BONOS PARA LA

BIBLIOTECA SÍ NO

PROPUESTA N.º 6

SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin, en Baldwin, Nueva York (la “Biblioteca”), queda por la presente autorizada a implementar modificaciones y mejoras al edificio existente de la biblioteca (el “Proyecto”), lo que incluye la reconstrucción interior y la reconfiguración del espacio, el reemplazo del techo y las mejoras al sistema mecánico, todo según se describe sustancialmente en un plan preparado para la Biblioteca por H2M Architects & Engineers, con fecha del 27 de febrero de 2023, y que se encuentra archivado en la oficina del director de la Biblioteca y en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free en Nueva York (el “Distrito Escolar”), y para gastar en él, incluidos el equipo original, mobiliario, maquinaria, aparatos y sitio auxiliar o relacionado, y otros trabajos necesarios en relación con dicho

proyecto (el “Proyecto”), un monto que no exceda el costo total estimado de $ 11,600,000;

(b) que, por la presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto que no excederá los $11,600,000 para cubrir el costo del Proyecto, y ese gravamen se exigirá y cobrará en cuotas en la cantidad de años y en los montos que determine la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar; y

(c) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por la presente se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar a emitir bonos del Distrito Escolar por un monto no superior a $11,600,000, y por la presente se autoriza un impuesto escolar para pagar el capital y los intereses de dichos bonos; y

(d) que, por la presente, se autoriza la imposición y recaudación de un impuesto a la Biblioteca en cuotas en los años y montos que determine dicha Junta de Fideicomisarios como suficientes para pagar el capital y los intereses de los bonos de no más de $11,600,000 aquí mencionados, y que dicho impuesto a la Biblioteca compensará y reducirá en el mismo monto los impuestos escolares aquí autorizados.

Dicha propuesta sobre bonos para la biblioteca aparecerá en la boleta electoral usada para votar en la reunión y elección anual del distrito antes mencionada en forma sustancialmente similar a la anterior.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la votación se realizará en urnas digitales conforme lo dispone la Ley de Educación y que estará abierta desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 10:00 p. m. y el tiempo que sea necesario para que los últimos votantes presentes emitan el voto. Por medio del presente, se autoriza e instruye a la secretaria del distrito a imprimir las etiquetas de voto necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en el formato que más se aproxime a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación. Se elaborarán tanto el resumen de la proposición del presupuesto como el texto de todas las proposiciones que aparecerán en la urna digital, como también una declaración detallada por escrito en que figure el monto que se exigirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 en concepto de gastos escolares, y en que se describan los fines y el monto de cada establecimiento. Asimismo, cuando se solicite, las copias de estos documentos se pondrán a disposición de todo tipo de contribuyente del distrito en cada edificio escolar del distrito donde

se encuentre la escuela entre las 8:00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m. durante un período de catorce días con anterioridad inmediata a la elección del 16 de mayo de 2023, sin incluir los sábados, domingos, feriados ni la elección anual.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA también que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que las nominaciones para los cargos de miembros de la Junta de Educación, a menos que por ley se disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 25 votantes calificados del distrito, y las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Biblioteca Pública, a menos que por ley se disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 26 votantes calificados del distrito, presentadas en la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes, el 17 de abril de 2023, de la reunión o elección en que deba votarse por los fideicomisarios. En la solicitud, debe indicarse el nombre y la residencia de los candidatos. Se considerará que los candidatos que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán los electos para sus respectivos cargos. En el caso en que los períodos tengan distintas duraciones, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será el electo para el período más extenso. La Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara no tener voluntad para tomarlo.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que toda proposición o consulta que deba hacerse sobre las urnas digitales debe presentarse por escrito mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 62 votantes calificados del distrito y presentada en la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., a más tardar 30 días antes, el 17 de abril de 2023, de la reunión o elección en que deba votarse por dicha consulta o proposición, pero esta norma excepcionalmente no se aplicará a las consultas o proposiciones que deban aparecer en la notificación publicada de la reunión ni a aquellas que la Junta de Educación tenga la potestad, conforme a la ley, de presentar en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del distrito. La inscripción también podrá realizarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en el edificio

administrativo de Baldwin durante los horarios de inscripción de los alumnos para el período escolar y de 8:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en cualquier día lectivo en cualquiera de las escuelas del distrito hasta los cinco días previos a la reunión y elección escolares.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la inscripción deberá incluir (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán presentarse personalmente para la inscripción; y (2) a todos los votantes del distrito calificados previamente, quienes se deberán haber inscrito previamente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria del distrito que se haya realizado en cualquier momento en el transcurso de los cuatro (4) años (de 2019 a 2022) previos a la elaboración de dicha inscripción; y (3) a los votantes inscritos de forma permanente en la Junta de Elecciones del condado de Nassau. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la Junta de Inscripciones seguirá reuniéndose durante los horarios de la votación en la elección anual del distrito del 16 de mayo de 2023, con el objeto de elaborar una inscripción para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se lleven a cabo con posterioridad al 16 de mayo de 2023. Dicha inscripción debe incluir (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán presentarse personalmente para la inscripción, y (2) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán haberse inscrito previamente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria del distrito que se haya realizado en cualquier momento en el transcurso de los cuatro años calendario (de 2019 a 2022) previos a la elaboración de dicha inscripción.

La inscripción deberá presentarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar en el edificio administrativo, Hastings Street, Baldwin, Nueva York, donde se inspeccionará por intermedio de cualquier votante calificado entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 2:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día establecido para la elección, salvo los domingos; los sábados, solo con cita. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que el formulario para los votos por ausencia para la elección del distrito escolar puede llenarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito. Se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas para quienes deberían haberse emitido votos por ausencia en dicho lugar en cada uno de los cinco

días previos al día de la elección, salvo los domingos; los sábados, solo con cita. La secretaria del distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección. Además, la secretaria del distrito debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a su representante designado. Al recibir una solicitud a tiempo para enviar por correo una boleta electoral por ausencia, la secretaria del distrito enviará por correo esta boleta electoral a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido del registro, de la solicitud de boleta electoral o la boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. No se escrutará ninguna boleta electoral militar a menos que (1) haya sido recibida en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes del cierre de la votación el día de la elección y cuente con una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o tenga un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) haya sido recibida por la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, a más tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y esté firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha que establezca que no es posterior al día previo a la elección.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que esta Junta organizará una reunión extraordinaria a partir de allí en el plazo de veinticuatro horas tras la presentación ante la secretaria de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, que tendrá

lugar en Baldwin Senior High School a los fines de examinar y tabular dichos informes de los resultados de la votación e informar los resultados. Por medio del presente documento, esta Junta se designa a sí misma como el grupo de secretarios de la votación con la función de emitir y escrutar votos conforme al artículo A, apartado 2B de la Ley de Educación 2019, en dicha reunión extraordinaria de la Junta.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA, por último, que un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con el artículo 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre los Bienes Inmuebles se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme parte. Este se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del distrito que se usen para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del distrito.

Fecha: 10 de marzo de 2023 POR SOLICITUD DE Baldwin, NY LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR BALDWIN UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK Pamela M. Pratt, secretaria del distrito 138348

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

TO PLACE AN AD

CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

TO PLACE AN AD

CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION, BUDGET HEARING AND VOTE OF BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON May 16, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Baldwin Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Board Room of the Administration Building, Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York in said School District for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law including the following purposes:

1. Presentation and discussion of the budget for the operation of the district schools for the school year beginning July 1, 2023.

2. Presentation and discussion of the budget for operation of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023.

3. Transactions of such other business as is authorized by law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2023-2024, the library appropriation, and on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, to fill one vacancy for Trustee on the Board of Education for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, and to fill one vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Public Library for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028, shall be held in the gymnasium of Baldwin High School Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, New York, in said School District on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00AM and 10:00PM.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following propositions will be presented to the voters at the May 16, 2023 vote:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 RESOLVED, that the proposed Budget of the Baldwin Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $157,758,542 be adopted, and the amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO. 2

RESOLVED, that the proposed Budget of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024 be adopted, in the amount of $4,928,288 be adopted, and the amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PROPOSTION NO. 3

SHALL the Board of Education of the Baldwin

Public Notices

Union Free School District be authorized to expend up to $11,600,000.00 from the Capital Reserve fund #4 established on May 21, 2019 for the purpose of performing the following projects: (a)

Construction / Renovation of a kitchen at Brookside Elementary School; (b)

Construction / Renovation of a kitchen at Lenox Elementary School; (c)

Construction / Renovation of a kitchen at Meadow Elementary School; (d)

Construction / Renovation of a kitchen at Plaza Elementary School; (e)

Construction / Renovation of a kitchen at Steele Elementary School; (f)

Construction / Renovation of a cafeteria at Brookside Elementary School; and (g)

Construction / Renovation of a cafeteria at Steele Elementary School, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

PROPOSITION NO. 4

SHALL the Board of Education of the Baldwin Union Free School District be authorized to expend up to $1,195,000 from the Technology Reserve fund established on May 17, 2022 for the purpose of performing the following projects: (a) Purchase of iMacs for HS Tech Lab and Art Studios;

(b) Purchase of Chrome Books; (c) Purchase of Interactive Boards; and

(d) Purchase of two security servers, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

PROPOSITION NO. 5

SHALL the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Capital – 2023” Reserve Fund for the purpose of performing the District-Wide capital improvements: instructional and noninstructional space improvements/renovation s/upgrades, (including but not limited to classroom improvements/renovation s/upgrades and/or additions to existing facilities), auditorium renovations, gymnasium renovations, cafeteria renovations, library/multi media center renovations, exterior renovations/reconstructio n, computer/technology upgrades, security system upgrades, plumbing improvements/renovation s/upgrades, electrical improvements/renovation s/ upgrades, HVAC improvements/renovation s/upgrades, energy efficiency improvements/ renovation/upgrades, including the installation of solar power, improvements/ renovations/upgrades, renovations required for compliance with ADA requirements, vocational

and career preparation renovations, portable classroom replacement and/or purchase, roof/gutter/leader replacement, window replacement, masonry/concrete replacement, interior and exterior door/entry ways replacement, toilet room renovations, lighting upgrades, floor replacement, wall replacement, boiler replacements, elevators, carpentry renovations, purchase of buildings/ land, site renovations/reconstructio n, press box/dugout/ field house improvements/ renovations/ upgrades, bleacher improvements/renovation s/upgrades, upgrades of signs, athletic field renovations/reconstructio n, playground renovations, lockers/locker room renovations, public address/clock system replacement, security system upgrades, sound system upgrades, telephone system upgrades, hazardous material remediation, storage space renovations, furnishings and equipment, including the purchase of vehicles, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental cost related thereto.

The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $25,000,000.00 plus investment income. The probable term is to be 5 years; the funds are to be transferred from surplus monies, if any, remaining in the general fund including a sum not to exceed $10,000,000.00 from the 2022-2023 budget and thereafter in an annual amount of not more than $10,000,000.00 for each remaining year of the probable term. Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall be directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Capital –2023” Reserve Fund.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the following Library Bond Proposition shall be submitted to the qualified voters at the Annual District Meeting and Election:

BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOND

PROPOSITION

YES NO

PROPOSITION NO. 6

RESOLVED That the Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Public Library, Baldwin, New York (the “Library”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to the existing library building (the “Project”), including interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration, roof replacement and mechanical system

upgrades, all as substantially described in a plan prepared for the Library by H2M Architects & Engineers, dated February 27, 2023, which is on file in the office of the Library Director and in the office of the District Clerk of the Baldwin Union Free School District, New York (the “School District”), and to expend therefor, including the original equipment, furnishings, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site and other work required in connection therewith (the “Project”), an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of not to exceed $11,600,000;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $11,600,000 to pay the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board of Education of the School District;

(c) that in anticipation of such tax, the Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to issue bonds of the School District in an amount not to exceed $11,600,000, and a school tax is hereby authorized to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds; and

(d) that a Library tax is hereby authorized to be levied and collected in installments in such years and amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Trustees sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the not to exceed $11,600,000 bonds herein referred to, and such Library tax shall offset and reduce by like amount the school taxes herein authorized. Such Library Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballot used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the foregoing form.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00AM until 10:00PM and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2023-2024 for school purposes,

specifying the purposes and the amount for each will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any taxpayer in the district at each school building in the district in which school is maintained between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding said election of May 16, 2023, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, and at such annual election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the nominations for the office of members of the Board of Education unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and nominations for office of member of the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 26 qualified voters of the District, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM not later than the 30th day, April 17th, 2023, preceding the meeting or election at which the trustees shall be voted upon. Such petition shall state the name and residence of the candidates. 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. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 62 qualified voters of the District and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, not later than the 30th day, April 17th, 2023, preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the

District.

Registration shall also be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at Baldwin’s Administration building during the hours of enrollment of children for a school term and also from 8:00AM to 3:00PM on any school day at any of the District schools not later than five days preceding the school meeting and election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the district who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years (2019-2022) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Election of the County of Nassau.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Election on May 16, 2023, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 16, 2023. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2019-2022) prior to the preparation of said register.

The Register shall be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district at the Administration Building, Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00AM and 2:00PM on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by appointment only.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that application for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by appointment only. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District

Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

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

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot, to meet at the Baldwin Senior High School for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

PLEASE 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.

Dated: March 24, 2023

BY ORDER OF Baldwin, NY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

Pamela M. Pratt, District Clerk 138316

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OPT1, Plaintiff, Against STEVEN HELBERG, DEIDRE HELBERG, SIERRA HELBERG S/H/A JOHN DOE #1, STEVEN HELBERG JR S/H/A JOHN DOE #2, Defendant(s)

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3, Plaintiff, vs. ARKEAM ELLERBE, GOLDA CORDOVA, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 30, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Courthouse, on the North side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on May 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 2380 LOFT AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54, Block: 129, Lot: 17 & 18.

Approximate amount of judgment is $511,751.33 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612222/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/9/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/10/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 310 W Seaman Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 36 Block 331 Lot 95

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

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Glenn R. Jersey, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 3/16/2023 File Number: 560-1513 LD 138630

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Hans Cordova; Yury Sanchez, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 18, 2010, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction

Public Notices

at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 10, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 18 May Court, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 54, BLOCK: 317, LOT: 182. Approximate amount of judgment $363,680.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #012237/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. The Referee will only accept certified Bank checks. No cash will be accepted at sale. David H. Rosen, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-093965-F01 75509

138521

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Christine Williams a/k/a

Christine S. Williams a/k/a

Christine Cameron; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered January 6, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 194 Woodside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block

352 Lots 486, 487 and 488. Approximate amount of judgment $812,770.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 612848/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 7, 2023 138632

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.

138762

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. MICHELLE RICHARDSON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 24, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE R. PIMENTEL; MICHELLE DELAROSA; ET AL.,

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 21, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction

RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 16, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 182 EVANS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 101, Lot 39:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010553/2014. Irene V. Villacci, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in

ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MICHELLE RICHARDSON, 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 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 102 HAUSCH BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 527, Lot 43:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612080/2019. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 138764

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 2, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 16, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 145 LAKEVIEW 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 55, Block 207, Lot 248. Approximate amount of judgment $609,613.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002567/2013. 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”. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT SALE. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-007175 75337

138687

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2005-HE3, Plaintiff AGAINST GUY DURAND, MARLENE BOSSOUS, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 16, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3432 BAY FRONT DRIVE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New

York, Section 54, Block 340, Lot 76, 77, 78. Approximate amount of judgment $693,466.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003051/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Stephen G. Frommer, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003677 75409 138689

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 1st day of May 2023, at 7:15 P.M., to consider the amendment of Chapter 155 entitled Peace and Good Order, by adding an article entitled “Post Deprivation Hearings - Vehicles Impounded for Unpaid Parking Tickets and Default Judgments.”

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the 1st day of May 2023 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 17th day of April 2023.

Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York April 17, 2023 138969

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

FURNISHING OF 15 KV & 5 KV, EPR INSULATED, COPPER UNDERGROUND CABLE (3- 1/C PARALLELED) FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the “FURNISHING OF 15 KV & 5 KV, EPR INSULATED, COPPER UNDERGROUND CABLE (3-1/c PARALLELED)” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids that, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected.

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

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 Thursday May 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM., 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 20, 2023

138971

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 1st day of May 2023, at 7:15 P.M., to consider the request to open a taxi company known as Taxi Taxi NY Brand in the Village of Freeport.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York. STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH

LEGAL NOTICE

Public & Legal Notices

Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY –INTERIOR STAIR, ROOM 6 AND DMS RENOVATION, FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520

Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village

of Freeport

VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

Issue Date - April 20, 2023 138968

BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the 1st day of May 2023 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 17th day of April 2023.

Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York April 17, 2023 138970

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

Contract G general construction Proposals will be received until 11 a.m. prevailing time on Monday May 29th, 2023 at the library directors’ office of the Freeport Memorial Library, located at 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, New York 11520. A link to electronically download the files including the contract documents [Construction Drawings, project manual with specifications, agreement between owner and contractor, and the conditions of the contract (general supplementary and other conditions)] may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Director, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. The link to downloading the bid documents may be obtained beginning 12 p.m., Monday April 24th 2023. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the names and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, clearly marked on the outside: BID FOR FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY –INTERIOR STAIR, ROOM 6 AND DMS RENOVATION. Each proposal submitted by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Freeport Memorial Library, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see instructions for bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty five (45) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday May 3rd 2023. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the library lobby at 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, at which time they will be escorted to the areas of work following all necessary Covid-19 regulations and guidelines. This meeting is not mandatory; however it is highly

Public Notices

recommended that all the potential bidders attend. It is the board of trustees intention to award the contracts to the lowest qualified bidder who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The board of trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the board of trustees, is in the best interests of the Freeport Memorial Library. Bids include all costs associated with the project. By submitting a bid, the bidder represents that they are familiar with the site and project conditions. Additionally prior to submitting its bid, contractor shall make architect and owner aware of any problems and/or inconsistencies in the bid documents.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Freeport Memorial Library

Freeport, New York 138967

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. OLIVE MORRISON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 57 Harris Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 255 and Lot 13. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003493/17. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark Lieberman, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138976

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST

2007-2, V. BARBARA VUOLO A/K/A BARBARA A. RAPUZZI, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 15, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST

2007-2 is the Plaintiff and BARBARA VUOLO A/K/A

BARBARA A. RAPUZZI, 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 22, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 16 SHELLEY ST, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 0054, Block 00324-00, Lot 00011, 00012, 00013, 00014:

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, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005444/2016. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 138974

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RELIANT INCOME FUND, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ESMILDA PLEITEZ GUERRA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 20, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501

on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 160 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 423 and Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment is $186,818.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614445/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 190856-1 138980

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC.,

ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-24CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-24CB, Plaintiff, vs. LORRAINE MASSIAH, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 15, 2017 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on April 12, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 23 Jefferson Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 94 and Lot 114. Approximate amount of judgment is $539,430.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006907/13. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse,

rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter A. Bee, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138978

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST

Chamaine Collazo; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 274 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0055 Block 00352-00 Lots 00495 and 00496. Approximate amount of judgment $410,174.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000796/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

David Lieser, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624

(877) 430-4792

Dated: March 31, 2023

138972

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-CW1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiffagainst - RONY LUNDY, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 10, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 23rd day of May, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 365 Wallace Street, Freeport, NY 11520.

(Section: 55, Block: 397, Lot: 232 and 233) Approximate amount of lien $484,478.30 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 000740/2016. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: February 1, 2023

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

138864

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- FEDIE R. REDD, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 25, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 24, 2023 at 3:30 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

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*} 138868

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

CMG Mortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Ariel Bartolomei, Alma Bartolomei, Terrence Leon, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 9, 2023, 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 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 163 Saint Marks Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 62, BLOCK: 031, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $417,783.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613913/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-086374-F00 75714 138853

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 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST BELKIS ALMONTE AKA BELKIS M. ALLMONTE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 23, 2023, 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 22, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 88 COLONIAL 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 363, Lot 622 & 623. Approximate amount of judgment $469,561.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600625/2019. 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”. No cash will be accepted at sale.

Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-006552 75751 138855

Help Wanted

RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME

Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CON-

SISTENT schedule:

Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm

Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

Eldercare Offered

LOVING PERSON TO Care For Your Loved One. Own Car. Live-out. References. Novelette 347-285-5053 Or Antoinette 347-653-3980

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant

Various Office Duties

Must Be Proficient In Word And Outlook

Monday, Wednesday 12-6

Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 9:30-3:30

Will Train Right Candidate

Email Resume To: jwpersonal@ wilsoncollegeconsulting.com

No Phone Calls Or In-Person Inquiries

AUTO TECHNICIAN FT

4 Day Work Week

Experienced And Reliable. NYSI A Plus. Busy Merrick Shop. Call 516-781-5641

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE

Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

DRIVERS WANTED

LIBRARY CIRCULATION CLERK P/T,

Up to 17 hours per week at the Baldwin Public Library, depending on Library’s needs. May include mornings, afternoons; includes at least 1 evening per week, rotating Saturdays. This is a non-competitive Civil Service position. $15.50 / hour.

Please send resume to: dkelly@baldwinpl.org, by August 5.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

OUTSIDE SALES

REAL ESTATE

MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT

Inside Sales

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. We offer salary, commission, bonuses, health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Will consider part time. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com

Call 516-569-4000 X286

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off.

Will Consider Part Time.

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

Open Houses

PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

Open Houses

HEWLETT BA, 1599 Lakeview Dr, NEW! 4 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Tree Lined St in SD#14. Spacious LR, DR & Family Rm, EIK & Fin Bsmt. Att Garage. HW Flrs. Near Park, Trans, Shops & Houses of Worship...$829,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

HEWLETT BA 257 WILLARD Spacious 5 BR, 3, 4/2, Bth Exp Ranch With Open Layout.Main Floor Mstr Ste Plus Potential Mstr Ste on 2nd Flr.LR/Fpl, FDR, EIK & Sundrenched Family Rm w/ Doors to Deck. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. Loads of Updates!!

SD#20(Lynbrook)No Flood Insurance Req. MUST SEE THIS!..$1,025,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

HEWLETTE 1608 RIDGEWAY Dr, BA, Drastic Reduction! Motivated Seller!Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch. Radiant Htd Flrs. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. MUST SEE!!

SD#20...$1,399,000 ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENT $6,500 per month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

LYNBROOK 4/23, 12-1:30, 125 Sherman St, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate, Well Maintained 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Exp Cape in the Heart of Lynbrook.Spacious Entry Foyer Leads to LR w/ Fpl, Formal DR & Updtd Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. 2 Main Flr BR & Upper Level Primary Ste/Full Bth/WIC.Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Det Gar. Manicured Yard w/ Brick Patio.

SD#20 (Lynbrook)...$629,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman RE 516-238-429

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 4/23, 2-3:30, 55 Lenox Rd, # 2J, FIRST SHOW! Spacious 2 Bedroom Coop in Prestigious Bldg in the Heart of RVC. Corner Unit Features Large Entry Foyer, Living Rm/Dining Rm & EIK. Loads of Closet Space. HW Flrs. Assigned Pkg. New Elevator.. Close to Shops, Restaurants, LIRR.RVC School District. Won't Last!...$359,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-

House For Sale

POINT LOOKOUT: WATERFRONTLargest Selection of Beach Homes, Sale/ Rent. Our Home Listings Sell FA$T! VIDEOS. HUG R.E. 516-431-8000 www.hugrealestate.com

Houses For Rent

FRANKLIN SQUARE COMPLETLY RENOVATED Cape 4bds, 1.5bths,

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Hewlett Bay Park

New Modern Colonial

New and fully renovated 8,919 square foot home, including basement, beautiful amenities, and convenience. This home is located on a large .78 acre lot. You couldn’t ask for more! A stunning seven bedroom, seven and a half bath modern Colonial that features many upgrades and luxury finishes; creating the perfect combination of opulence and livability. Top-quality porcelain radiant flooring flows from one impressive room to another, highlighted by the abundance of natural light pouring in through the high end windows. The quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood is located minutes from top-performing schools and shopping, The Seawane Club, Atlantic Beach clubs, and area businesses allow entertainment and work to be convenient but far enough away to enjoy your privacy.

Sara Abikzer

Signature Premier Properties

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Cell-516-984-6798

Office-516-741-4333 info@saraabikzer.com @SaraSellsLI

Are windowstriple-pane worth it?

Q. We’re planning to replace our old windows, and are doing research online to make sure we make the right decision. I saw that there’s an option for “triple pane” windows instead of double panes. It appears to be much more money, but the writer of one article says it’s well worth it. Are you familiar with triple panes, do we need permits to change our windows and is it worth the expense? We’ve lived in our current home for five years and plan to be here for the rest of our lives, hopefully a long time, while we raise our family. What do you think?

A. I could simply say that you get what you pay for, but I’m certain you need more of an explanation, since you’ve taken the time to investigate and educate yourself. In your investigation, I’m sure you saw engineering data, lots of comparative numbers and U-values, the rating acronym for glass unit values. The lower the U-value, the better the insulating value of the glass.

Because the majority of heat or cool transmission or loss of energy is through the windows, while the walls, floor and roof are more insulated, it’s most important to do something to prevent losing all that energy you’re paying to create. Whether it’s your air conditioning or your heat, the outside of your house, referred to simply as the “envelope,” is of critical importance to insulate, especially with ever-rising energy prices. While most building departments don’t require a permit for changing out the windows “in kind,” meaning in the same size and location, some will require a permit for any little thing, like sanding your floors or adding closets, and I’m not kidding, so it’s best to check their rules online, or call your local building department directly.

Another thing to be aware of is that changing windows can trigger fire safety escape rules, referred to as egress windows, and most up-anddown, or double-hung colonial windows don’t meet the requirement if you don’t have at least one window in every habitable room with a size of 5.7 square feet. The window must have a clear escape opening of 20 inches in width and a minimum height of clear opening of 24 inches. Remember that a large fire rescuer must be able to save you.

Triple pane is a great value, because you’re always losing costly energy, so the return on investment, especially if this is your long-term home, makes it well worth it. Windows lose the most energy at the edges, so the type of gasket joining the windows to the frame is critical. The most effective frames have insulation blocking, not just a thermal break in the frame. A thermal break is usually a thin gasket between the outside and inside frames. Adding insulation, instead of leaving open air spaces in the frame, saves more energy, so it’s important to look for.

with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

Monte

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Garage Sales

MERRICK APRIL 29th, APRIL 30th 1548 Little Whaleneck Road. 10am-4pm. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CHILDHOOD CANCER.

MERCHANDISE MART

Antiques/Collectibles

We Buy Antiques, Fine Art & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 45 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid. SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

FINDS UNDER $100

Finds $100-$350

516 668 8877

SERVICES

Brick/Block/Concrete/Masonry

JB MASONRY : Driveways, Patios, Stoops, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Pool Areas, Stucco, Cultured Stone, Brick Work, All Types Pavers, All Concrete Slabs Restorations. FREE Estimates. 516-428-6388

Brick/Block/Concrete/Masonry

*MICHAEL LO BAIDO CONSTRUCTION*

Cement Specialist, Brickwork, Interlock Bricks, Belgium Blocks, Stoops, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Basement Entrances, Pavers, Waterproofing. Quality Work, Lic./ Ins. Owner Always Onsite Free Estimates

516-354-5578

Decks

DECKS DECKS Our Only Business COMPOSITES/WOOD Excellent References & Many Photos Lic./Ins. Free Estimates C & S DECKS 516-729-5859

Electricians

E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas. Services/Repairs. Violations Removed. Free Estimates Low Rates. 516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

Handyman

HANDYMAN: All Kinds OF Interior Repairs. Baths, Kitchens, Tiles, Plumbing, Sheetrock, Painting, Carpentry. Licensed And Insured. Emergency Work. 516-810-0067 l handynyman.com

HANDYMAN

Repairs and Installations for the Household. Careful and Reliable and Vaccinated. Licensed and Insured. 30-Year Nassau County Resident. Friendly Frank Phone/Text 516-238-2112

E-mail-Frankcav@optonline.net

Home Improvement

HANDY DANDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

* Full Or Partial Kitchens/ Baths *Painting *Sheetrock *Taping/ Spackling *Installations Ceramic/ Vinyl Tile *Carpentry *Alterations *Repairs/ More. FREE ESTIMATES. Dan 516-342-0761

LITO CONSTRUCTION

Home Improvement/ Construction 10% OFF ANY JOB OVER $2,000 Masonry, Brick Work, Stone Decor, Pointing, Tile, Driveways, Sidewalks, Steps, Framing, Foundations, Remodel Interiors, Extensions, Bathrooms, Basements.

Licensed/ Insured. Free Estimates. 516-564-8315, 516-376-9365

Sprinkler Syst./Irrig.Wells

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

Autos For Sale

ACURA

Home Improvement

ROOFING GREAT PRICES ! NEW ROOF SPECIALS SIDING- Best Prices

RENOVATIONS & ALL REPAIRS

SUPER COMPETITIVE PRICES!

Licensed / Insured. Free Estimates

Nassau License. # H-0102710000 Call John - 516-852-9830

Power Washing

POWERWASHING ALL SURFACES: Houses, Fences, Concrete/ Brick, Decks/Sealing. . ANTHONY & J HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. 516-678-6641

Tree Services

T&M GREENCARE TREE SERVICE

*Tree Removal *Stump Grinding *Pruning *Roof Line Clearing. Residential and Commercial. "We Beat All Competitors' Rates." Lowest Rates. *Senior Discount. Free Estimates. *516-223-4525, 631-586-3800 www.tmgreencare.com

‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate.

In my 20s, I was called “curt and condescending” in an employee evaluation. My parents laughed. I wore it like a medal.

Time hasn’t tempered my temper.

So when Vietnam War veteran Carl Johnson of West Hempstead told me that an Army lieutenant — a “real schmuck” — was the reason why it has been hard for him, as a civilian, to go along to get along, I knew I had met a fellow crank.

Johnson said the lieutenant’s ineptitude resulted in the deaths of Johnson’s three best friends in combat one day in 1970. “That lieutenant really screwed me up mentally,” Johnson recalled, “with the ability to tell the difference immediately whether somebody was really sharp, and someone I wanted to work for, or not.”

On April 27, 1970, while Johnson was on jungle patrol, one of the soldiers near him was shot. Johnson was the

radio operator, and he asked the lieutenant for orders to radio the captain. “He’s frozen,” Johnson said of the lieutenant. “We’re laying on the ground and he can’t talk because he’s so shaken.”

When Johnson had time to reflect on the battle, he realized his platoon shouldn’t have been on point that day. But because the lieutenant was what the soldiers called “shake ’n bake” — a noncommissioned officer who wore his lieutenant bar visibly despite the danger of being identified by snipers — he put the platoon in danger.

“He was a jerk, to put it mildly,” Johnson said. “He’s the reason my three buddies got killed.”

When he came home, there were no parades or bands greeting him at the airport. Johnson earned a degree from Adelphi University, and shifted jobs over the years. “Sometimes I would get in trouble,” he said. “My wife says it’s hard for me to take orders.”

Johnson got married, raised children, and learned how to cope with his grief. He became active in veterans organizations, and continues to help his fellow veterans — even those he meets by chance. He has spent decades volunteering with veterans groups. He initiat-

ed and researched a Vietnam War Memorial at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, his alma mater, to honor nine of its graduates who were killed in Vietnam.

He talks about his war experience as a cathartic and therapeutic way of coping.

A few years ago, Johnson was asked by a Sewanhaka student to speak to her AP literature class. The class was reading the Vietnam War novel “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien — a book about the possessions soldiers kept with them and the emotions they grappled with.

Johnson agreed, of course, to help teach the students about the meaning of service to country.

Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson, who is now enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He said the war made him a flag-waver. He tears up when he sees the flag.

As I sat in the dining room of the Johnsons’ home, I heard earnest concern in Carl’s voice as he talked about the country he defended with literal blood, sweat and tears. He spoke of fractured friendships because of his political beliefs. One friend got up and walked

away after Johnson made a political comment.

Carl and I talked about how the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t required in school, and how kids don’t salute the flag. We agreed on the meaning of the quote often attributed to Voltaire — “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — even though we realized we aren’t cut from the same political cloth.

We agreed that the pervasive divisiveness in the country is dangerous, though we likely disagree on the causes of that divisiveness.

Carl and I share an inability to suffer fools and a love of country. We agreed that if there is a way to repair the deep divide between Americans, it begins with being able to find things that we have in common.

At a time when every comment is scrutinized through a political prism, it was refreshing to be able to have an honest and respectful conversation with someone with different views.

Carl defended my right to disagree with him. I do so with profound respect, and an inability to ever repay his debt of service.

Mark Nolan, the editor of the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway Herald and Malverne/ West Hempstead Heralds. He taught high school English for 11 years. Comments? mnolan@liherald.com.

Living the life between alone and lonely

Last week, a woman described as an “extreme athlete” emerged from a cave in Spain after 500 days in total isolation. A human being — in this case, Beatriz Flamini, a 50-year-old woman — had voluntarily descended into a 70-meter-deep cave when she was 48 and popped out a year and a half later.

RANDI KREISS

She had spoken to no one, had no showers, heard no other human voices (aside from auditory hallucinations), and spent her time reading, knitting and exercising. She said she lost track of time after two months. That was 16 months ago!

According to the BBC, she was monitored by researchers, but no one made contact.

What if everyone on earth had been wiped out by a virus or an asteroid while she was underground? But that’s a different movie, I guess.

Was this purely an endurance challenge, pushing the boundaries of experience to an extreme? Or did it also suit her on some level to disappear and be alone,

buried away from the world?

We’ve heard cave survival stories before. In 2010, 33 miners spent 69 days trapped underground before being rescued from a copper and gold mine in Chile. In 2018 the whole world witnessed the rescue of an entire team of teenage Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded mine. The thing is: These people all wanted to get out. Their entrapment was horrific. The Spanish spelunker shut the door on the world.

Some of us want to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone. But 500 days in a cave?

What would make a person choose this challenge? I can only recall the time my kids were 6 and 4, and they were both heaving with a nasty stomach virus and my husband was on a business trip and it was snowing and the dog came back from the groomer with fleas. No question, I would have dived into the cave thing. In a heartbeat I would have been underground, knitting sweet little nothings and reading books.

Sometimes I want to escape a large gathering where there’s just too much noise and chatter signifying nothing. But a cave? For 500 days? One hopes this extraordinary feat may yield good data. When it comes to isolation, I see people

divided into camps, determined most probably by genetics. My husband, for example, does not like being alone. As soon as he finds himself in a room with no possibility of immediate plans, he turns on the TV, cranks up the iPhone and flips open the computer, preferably all at once. Lots of noise. Chatter to the level of chaos.

My hunch is that people who need people all the time and in big numbers often partner up with people who get easily overwhelmed by too much talk and socializing. I don’t know why. But caves are a unique challenge.

Fifteen years ago, we were on a driving trip in the Lascaux area of France. I persuaded my husband, who is awfully good-natured about these things, to join me on a tour of one of the caves that have prehistoric drawings. One problem was that the tour was in German, but I thought, how difficult can that be? Lots of German words are similar to English. I told my husband I thought I could translate.

We were a group of about 20 (18 Germans, two Americans). We descended 40 steps into a dark, narrow passage. I heard

the sound of the massive wooden doors slamming shut at the top of the stairs.

“I’m out of here,” I said to my husband.

“You can’t leave,” he said. “I can’t speak German.”

But I was on automatic pilot, in the grip of a panic attack. I ran up the stairs and banged on the door until someone opened the vault. My husband was stuck on the tour, and got to see the petroglyphs, but the spiel? Nein!

The cave woman in Spain said her experience was “excellent” as she stepped into the light. I want to hear more of her story, to know what it was like without having to do it myself.

Apparently, some of us just want to mix it up, go out to a bar, invite 20 people for dinner, and some of us want to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone.

But a cave for 500 days? Nein.

Much has been written about loneliness and isolation, and its effects on teenagers and older people locked down by the pandemic. Perhaps the significant factor is choice. What feels like loneliness to many is the peace of aloneness to others.

Thoreau had his cabin in the woods, and he said that nothing was as companionable as solitude.

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

Carl Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson.

MARK NOLAN

Lithium-ion batteries pose a real threat

Buyer beware. Many of today’s most popular electronics — including Tesla cars, e-scooters and smartphones — are powered by lithium-ion batteries, due to their ability to store large quantities of energy in a small space.

If used correctly, these products are harmless. Many are laboratory tested to be safe, and have functions that can detect when they have received enough juice to hold a charge.

It’s a modern marvel to use the internet from almost anywhere in the world using a portable device and the push of a button, or travel to work without the impact of harmful carbon emissions. But no product is without its faults. As more and more of us come to rely on these batteries for energy, the potential for fires — and in some instances, even explosions — increases.

The growing popularity of micromobility products like electric scooters and bikes has created some concern, particularly in New York City, where, in the past year, more than 200 fires were started by lithium-ion batteries, killing six people and injuring nearly 150 others. But the trend extends beyond the boroughs.

Last September, a woman died in Hempstead in a fire caused by a lithiumion battery. Another home burst into flames in Rockville Centre in January.

“It has absolutely been a problem here on Long Island,” James Hickman, Nassau County’s assistant chief fire marshal, said. “With lithium-ion batteries,

LETTERS Randi goes to Mars!

To the Editor:

What a cruel joke Randi Kreiss played on me (I cannot speak for others) as I read her op-ed, “It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime” in the March 30-April 5 issue.

I was filled with glee as she announced that her chances of going to Mars were excellent. I was almost weightless as I read that she made it through psychological and psychiatric screenings at the space center last spring. I grabbed a table to hold myself down and read on.

Food allergies? Gastrointestinal disorders? I knew Randi would soar over those obstacles. Have you read any of her recipes?

I smiled as I read that she’d received permission to go public with the information about her trip to outer space. I wondered how many hundreds, or thousands, of Herald readers would have highly recommended that she be taken on this Mars mission. Or to the moon.

I thought of Randi putting together green salads as she discovered lichens on the Martian sur-

when they fail, they burn very quickly, and very hot . . . and will ignite nearby combustibles.”

The biggest concern about the batteries, according to fire officials, is the use of after-market batteries and chargers. They are typically not manufactured to the same safety standards as name-brand products.

In order to prevent such fires from occurring, Nassau County firefighters recommend purchasing batteries and chargers from reputable companies, and always following their safety instructions. If they need to be repaired, make sure they are returned to the manufacturer, and only use the battery designed for the device.

It is important not to store electronics near anything that could catch fire or help a fire spread. This includes leaving laptops or other electronic devices on a bed. Even under the best circumstances, these products will get warmer, because the heat from the battery doesn’t have a chance to dissipate. That’s why, in the event that something goes wrong, it’s safer to keep them away from household items that are easily combustible.

And with summer approaching, it is highly recommended not to store any electronics in direct sunlight. Not only can this damage a device and cause it to fail, but it can trigger a chemical reaction known as a “thermal runway,” where the temperature of the battery increases faster and faster until it catches fire.

Another safety tip is to make sure not to charge electronics near your front

door. This could cut off an entrance and exit in the event of an emergency.

Damaged lithium batteries are extremely volatile. They emit harmful gases that can speed up the spread of a fire, and in some cases even reignite one, making it challenging to extinguish.

“Sometimes we’re our own worst enemies,” Hickman said. “We have to charge everything these days.”

While the batteries themselves can be a fire hazard, plugging in too many devices at once — overloading the power supply — can exacerbate the danger. Surge protectors can be helpful in keeping this from happening, but they, too, can be ineffective if they’re off-brand or counterfeit. Plugging in certain electronics — particularly portable space heaters — is a leading cause of fires nationwide.

The National Fire Prevention Association recommends that you stop using a battery at the first sign of odor, change in color, overheating, change in shape, leaking or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire and call 911.

To properly dispose of a lithium battery, do not put it in the trash. Take it to a battery recycling location, or contact community officials for proper e-waste disposal instructions. A number of retailers also accept these batteries for disposal, like select Home Depot, Walmart and Macy’s stores, according to state officials. Visit Call2Recycle.org/locator for more.

For more safety tips on lithium ion batteries, visit NFPA.org, or contact your local fire department.

OPINIONS

Time to give the Five Towns some respect

Long Island is made up of hundreds of communities that proudly proclaim their famous past and any special historical facts that would attract new homeowners. The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked. According to Wikipedia, the informal grouping of Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence and Woodmere has been called the Five Towns since 1931. The name was born when Community Chest groups, organized for charitable giving, banded together to form the Five Towns Community Chest. Over the years, all manner of organizations have embraced the Five Towns designation. Many other local communities have, too, including Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck and Woodsburgh. Ask any residents of North Woodmere what geographic conglomerate they’re part of, and they’ll

claim the name Five Towns as well. There is lots of fascinating history associated with the area. Many buildings there date their origins to the early 1920s, when developers built summer homes in Hewlett. Alexander Cartwright, a Woodsburgh resident, published the first rules of baseball in 1845 for the New York Knickerbockers. Mobster Arnold Rothstein opened a casino in Hewlett Harbor in 1916. Between 1937 and 1941, the Five Towns hosted the professional Negro league baseball teams the Black Yankees and the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

Some real estate brokers eager to associate themselves with the Five Towns named their enclave West Lawrence, as distinct from Far Rockaway. Over the past 20-plus years, a large number of Orthodox families have been attracted to the Five Towns, which has caused a major jump in real estate values. Anyone who has followed the history of the area can attest to the fact that “Back Lawrence,” as it was once called, has been home to many wealthy bankers and developers.

Every decade, based on the latest U.S.

LETTERS

face, and mixing them in white plastic trays filled with NASA-green pasty spacecraft foods as her fellow astronauts looked like they’d just bitten into lemons. Remember guys: In space, no one can hear you scream.

Other pleasurable visions came to mind, but they all crashed to earth when I read, “Happy April Fools’ Day.” Randi, you had me over the moon for you. I have to thank you for that.

JOHN SCHULTZ Oceanside

Every vehicular mistake, caught on camera

To the Editor:

I thought now would be a good time to update you on the latest and greatest in regard to Nassau County’s ongoing venture into dystopia. A few years back, I was advocating against red-light and speed cameras. Let’s repeat upfront: Nobody is advocating for lawlessness. That’s why we have police officers. I said good luck regaining a right you’ve given up, so let’s fight for it.

The silence was deafening.

So what do you say we update where our local surveillance state is today? I do so hope you’re enjoying those $150 redlight tickets. The actual fine is $50, but ya

gotta love those added fees. It seems that in 2015 and 2016 (the only years I could find numbers for; I didn’t do a deep dive), Nassau pulled in, get ready for it, $82.2 million of our money. Were you then surprised to see that that time you didn’t make a complete stop on red before turning at 3 a.m. on a completely empty road got you another $150 bill? Fun stuff.

We’re getting our pockets picked for millions. But did you really think that was going to be the end of it once the powers that be saw the money they were raking in? You’re better off trying to take blood away from a vampire.

So, to update, have you checked out a school bus lately? That’s right, they now have cameras on the sides, and should you pass one with its stop signs deployed, wait by your mailbox for the $288 bill.

But wait, there’s more. Now there are proposals for not only speed cameras, but license plate-reading cameras on the Southern State Parkway as well. And you wonder why our children can’t move away from here fast enough?

Heck, the absolute least they could do would be to install countdowns clocks underneath every traffic light where there’s a camera, to give us half a chance of avoiding a ticket — and getting rearended!

I don’t want to be an I-told-you-so, but who are we kidding? I told you so.

FRED GEFEN Woodmere

census figures, the legislative district lines of the Five Towns have been redrawn, and elections for the Assembly, State Senate and Nassau County Legislature have been dramatically impacted. Once upon a time, the Five Towns was treated with the greatest respect by government mapmakers. Sadly, however, it has been carved into many pieces, and it no longer has the political clout that it once claimed.

I recall many political names that were connected to the Five Towns. Presiding Supervisor Palmer D. Farrington, along with U.S. Rep. Herbert Tenzer, Town Councilman Eugene Weisbein, State Sen. Karen Burstein and Assemblyman Eli Wager were among its prominent elected officials. In the mid-1960s, Barbara Boxer deserted the Five Towns for California and eventually became a U.S. senator.

From 1972 to 1989, I had the honor of representing the Five Towns in the State Assembly. I knocked on hundreds of doors as a candidate, and attended dozens of events sponsored by the Community Chest and other worthy charities. I viewed the Five Towns as an important

power base. The Herald Community Newspapers, now read across Nassau County and beyond, were born in the Five Towns.

The reason for this walk down memory lane is to lodge an informal protest that no current local elected official has ever aggressively fought to keep the Five Towns as one political unit. The Assembly and Senate district lines, as well as the County Legislature, have been crafted with no respect for the historical identity of these very closely knit communities. This isn’t some form of snobbism; just a commentary on why people who want your vote don’t speak out at the time when new voting districts are created.

We should hope that in 2030, when the next federal census takes place, some dynamic local official will take up the cause of once again making the Five Towns into one united political region. Its great history deserves some extra respect.

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

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

A momentary pose in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park — Valley Stream

County and state district lines have divided these closely knit communities.

JERRY KREMER

PRESENTED