Freeport Herald 05-25-2023

Summer starts in Freeport

Freeport is preparing for one of its best summers in years. With the coronavirus pandemic now mostly an unwelcome memory, we’re all ready for a great summer in our village.

And what a special village Freeport is, known for its government cost savings, diverse community and beautiful waterfront.

The Freeport Herald really is your newspaper, and we take that mission very seriously. We’ve seen firsthand how neighbors come together to support one another, and their village.

Former Mayor William H. White, who led Freeport for 12 years, dies

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98.

“My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son William H. White Jr. said. “He loved the people he served in our wonderful, diverse village. One of his biggest attributes was that he treated everyone he met with the utmost respect. Our family was blessed to have him for so long as our patriarch.”

Born on May 5, 1927, on North Columbus Avenue in Freeport, White graduated from Freeport High School in 1945. He then served

in the Army Air Corps before pursuing higher education at Colgate University, where he successfully completed his studies in 1950.

Remembered fondly by his loved ones, White is survived by his wife of 40 years, Austine, his two sons, William White Jr. and Geoffrey White, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Brian White, Lauren White, and Jennifer Juers. His brother, Robert White, preceded him in death.

During his tenure as the owner of a thriving local insurance agency, White began his political career in 1969, when he was elected to the village board of trustees. His dedication and contributions led him to serve as deputy mayor,

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Mohamed Farghaly, Reporter

Courtesy William H. White Jr.

FREEPORT MAYOR BILL White greeted President Ronald Reagan at a mayors’ reception in the early 1980s. The former mayor died on May 14. He was 96.

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Freeport marches for love, hope and peace

Gathering unites under the sun for the Freeport Cares Peace March

Under the radiant sun and a gentle breeze, a diverse group consisting of Freeport Public Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, students, staff, community members, and elected officials or their representatives gathered at the Freeport High School athletic field. They united to convey a powerful message of love, hope, and peace during the 14th annual Freeport Cares Peace March, held on May 6.

Setting a tone for the event, the Freeport High School student-led jazz band, A Pinch of Brass, delivered uplifting and energetic musical performances. Leading the ceremony, Freeport High School senior Breanna Bras captivated the audience with her beautiful rendition of the national anthem.

Kishore Kuncham, the Superintendent of Schools, extended a warm welcome to all attendees, emphasizing the shared commitment to creating a more peaceful world and community. He highlighted the significance of inner peace and its profound impact on the external world. Kuncham also encouraged everyone to recognize the potential for positive change in every step, word, and action taken in the pursuit of peace.

“Today we are celebrating our shared commitment to building a more peaceful world and community, and today, as we step for peace, I am, and I know you are filled with hope and inspiration,” Kuncham said. “Today is a reminder to recommit ourselves and that inner peace is most important because inner peace leads to outer peace in the entire world. Remember that every step we take, every word we speak and every action we take in the name of peace has the potential to change lives and transform our world and our community.”

The students from Columbus Avenue School presented a special performance, singing “Spread a Little Sunshine” and utilizing American Sign Language to ensure inclusivity in spreading the message of peace. The Districtwide Peace Chorus of Freeport Public Schools further inspired the audience with their rendition of the song “Music Can Change the World.”

Maria Jordan-Awalom, President of the Board of Education, warmly greeted the community members, expressing her joy in seeing the diverse groups present. She highlighted the importance of cultivating a calm and peaceful mindset, emphasizing its direct impact on how individuals lead their lives.

“I am so happy to see so many different community groups and community members here today,” Jordan-Awalom said. “The peace march is a good time for us to remember that being calm and peaceful directly impacts how we live our lives.”

Before embarking on the march through the streets of Freeport, participants united in a heartwarming display of solidarity, forming a human peace sign. Clad in yellow, they embarked on their peaceful journey, spreading

their message of peace along the sidewalks of Freeport.

The annual Freeport Cares Peace March is a collaborative effort between the school district and the community, symbolizing their shared commitment to fostering unity both locally and globally.

–Mohamed Farghaly

PARTICIPANTS OF THE 14th annual Freeport Cares Peace March create a human peace sign, symbolizing unity and solidarity.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, Kishore Kuncham, delivers a message of peace and hope.

PARTICIPANTS OF THE Freeport Cares Peace March on May 6 come together in a show of unity and harmony.

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

KISHORE KUNCHAM, SUPERINTENDENT of Freeport Public Schools, and Maria Jordan-Awalom, President of the Board of Education, joined participants of the 14th annual Freeport Cares Peace March at the event.

CRIME WATCH

Protecting Your Future

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Home Care with Community Medicaid

Home care paid for by New York State is known as “Community Medicaid”. Paying your own living expenses, plus the cost of caregiving services, is beyond the means of many.

Since 2020, there have been numerous attempts to create a new thirty month lookback period for Community Medicaid eligibility. So far, none of these attempts have been successful and now 2024 is the earliest expected date for implementation. There is no current look-back period for Community Medicaid in New York. This means that you may move assets out of your name this month and obtain Medicaid home care benefits next month, provided you need the care.

Currently, an individual may keep about $1,700 per month plus the amount of any health care insurance premiums. Any excess income must be used towards their care. What if your living expenses exceed $1,700 per month? Enter the “pooled income trust”.

Certified by the state, pooled income trusts are used to allow you to send your

excess income, i.e. the amount over the $1,700 per month you are allowed to keep, to the trust along with copies of your bills for food, rent, mortgage, utilities, home repairs, etc. The trust pays your bills and any amounts unused will accumulate in your account and eventually be added to the “pool” to be used for charitable purposes after your death. Any monies paid to the pooled income trust are not counted as income for Medicaid purposes, allowing you to qualify for Community Medicaid.

The number of hours you will receive depends on the county’s assessment of your needs regarding the activities of daily living (ADL’s). Some of these are eating, bathing, shopping, cooking, personal hygiene, ambulating, housekeeping, dressing, etc.

Several non-profit organizations exist that offer pooled trusts. Applying to join is a formal process with which the elder law firm will assist. Costs generally include minimal start-up fees, an initial deposit and reasonable maintenance fees.

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Arrests

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers for assault following a dispute on May 22. The subject struck another individual, causing substantial pain to the victim’s face. Subsequently, the defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers for assault on May 22. The subject had a dispute with their tenant and grabbed them, throwing them to the ground and causing substantial pain to the victim’s hip. Subsequently, the defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

■ A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers for grand larceny on May 22. Following a verbal argument, the subject displayed a firearm, placing the victim in fear for their life. Subsequent-

ly, the defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

Larceny

■ Freeport Police Officers secured a report for an unknown individual who removed jewelry from an unlocked vehicle without permission or authority to do so on May 22. Local detectives are currently investigating the incident.

■ Freeport Police Officers secured a report for an unknown individual who removed items from a local business without permission or authority to do so on May 21. Local detectives are currently investigating the incident.

■ Freeport Police Officers secured a report for an unknown individual who removed items from a local business without permission or authority to do so on May 19. Local detectives are investigating the incident.

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.

NEWS BRIEF

NICE Bus launches summer service to beach

NICE Bus will launch its summer service to Jones Beach State Park during Memorial Day weekend, coinciding with the Bethpage Air Show.

The service will operate from Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29. The n88 bus will offer round-trip service between the Freeport LIRR station and Jones Beach, with hourly trips on Friday and halfhourly trips on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

The final bus will depart from Jones Beach to Freeport at 8:55 p.m. each day. Due to show-related congestion and closures, all service will be directed to the

West Bathhouse. Additional buses will be provided as needed.

Starting on Tuesday, May 30, daily service to all three bathhouses from the Freeport LIRR station will commence, with weekend service also available to and from the Hempstead Terminal. The fare is $2.75, and payment can be made through the GoMobile app, MTA MetroCard, or coins. For Jones Beach schedules, visit tinyurl.com/BusScheduleJones.

–Mohamed

Farghaly

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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting the Town of Hempstead (TOH) and City of Long Beach youth between the ages of 16 and 20 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, Long Island youth are better prepared for careers of the future.

WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

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Structured Work-based Opportunities: If you're a TOH and City of Long Beach youth between the ages of 16 and 20, you can get paid to learn about different careers and make a positive impact in your community through work-based activities.

Work Experiences: TOH and City of Long Beach youth between the ages of 16 and 20 can develop job readiness skills and explore diverse career pathways through paid summer jobs in various industries throughout Nassau County.

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SYEP 2023:

Participants can work up to 30 hours per week

Rate of pay is $16 per hour, paid by the TOH Participants go through physical clearance and drug screening

Worksite Responsibilities:

Ensuring youth time and attendance procedures are followed, and the timesheets are complete and accurate Supervision of participants, along with guidance and training as appropriate Monitoring youth attendance, punctuality, and job performance

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SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

Freeport produces winning mark

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Freeport’s boys’ lacrosse season produced quite the turnaround from last spring.

The Red Devils finished the 2023 campaign at 9-7 just a year removed from going 1-11. The eight win turnaround kept Freeport in the playoff hunt until the final game, which longtime coach Harry Mohrman hopes lays a winning foundation for the program going forward.

KIERAN KEHOE

Mepham

Junior Baseball

IT DIDN’T TAKE long for Kehoe to work his way into the heart of the Pirates’ batting order this spring. He began the season hot and quickly caught fire, earning All-County honors and maybe more. He finished the regular season with 5 homers and 37 RBIs to go with a whopping .650 batting average and 1.100 slugging percentage. Then in Mepham’s Class A playoff opener he blasted another home run and drove in three to lead a victory over Carey.

LACROSSE PLAYOFFS

BOYS LACROSSE

Thursday, May 25

Class A semifinals at Hofstra 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 26

Class C semifinals at Hoftra 4 and 6 p.m.

Monday, May 30

Class A championship game at Hofstra 5 p.m.

Class B championship game at Hoftra 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 31

Class C championship game at Hofstra 5 p.m.

Class D championship game at Hoftra 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Tuesday, May 31

Class D championship game at Adelphi 5:30 p.m.

Class A championship game at Adelphi 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 1

Class B championship game at Adelphi 5:30 p.m.

Class C championship game at Adelphi 7:30 p.m.

“I was very pleased with the way the season went,” said Mohrman, who just finished his 49th season on the Freeport sidelines. “Hopefully we can build on it.”

Needing a win in its final to reach the Class AA playoffs, Freeport fell at Hicksville 15-8 on May 13. The Red Devils trailed 4-2 after the first quarter before Hicksville seized control in the second quarter with a 5-1 run to lead 9-3 at halftime. Senior midfielder Caleb Mann led the team with four goals in what proved to be his final game in a Freeport uniform.

Freeport positioned itself to stay in contention for the playoffs down the stretch after winning three-of-four games capped by a dominating 14-3 victory at Uniondale on May 2 paced by seven points from senior attackman Matthew Drayton on four goals and three assists. Jorden Richardson also shined with five points on two goals and three assists while Thomas Mertens recorded a hat trick

Drayton ended his Red Devils’ career as one of the top scorers in Nassau County with 74 points on 44 goals and 30 assists. He tallied seven points in three games this season and six in five contests.

“He is a very good athlete,” said Mohrman of Drayton, who was on varsity since his sophomore season in 2021. “He did a great job this season.”

Mann also ended his high school lacrosse strong with 38 goals including six in a 14-3 victory against Elmont on April 8. Mann emerged as an offensive leader for the Red Devils with Drayton after transferring to Freeport for his senior year from Long Island Lutheran.

Mohrman graduates 19 seniors from his 29-deep roster and hopes the bulk of

the remaining players will return in 2024 to keep momentum going. He is proud of his large senior class, who battled adversity as freshmen with a canceled 2020 season due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and an abridged sophomore campaign when high school sports returned.

“They competed and we got the most out of all of them I believe,” Mohrman said. “It was a very cohesive team.”

A change to the schedule this spring

that featured a mix of smaller schools along with the Red Devils’ traditional; Conference I opponents proved positive and Mohrman hopes the same format remains in place next season.

“We had a different schedule this year, which helped us tremendously where the competition was equal basically,” he said. “We did fine with that format, but we are still in Conference I which is a very tough conference.”

Justine Stefanelli/Herald photo DARREN COLLADO WAS one of Freeport’s 19 seniors who helped it finish 9-7 following a tough one-win 2022 campaign.

Black Educators Committee celebrates academic excellence

By MACK OLMSTED Intern

In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and community empowerment, the Black Educators Committee (BEC) hosted its 55th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on May 18.

The educational halls of the Freeport Memorial Library served as the backdrop for the event, where the BEC bestowed $22,000 in scholarships upon 22 recipients. Each deserving high school senior received $1,000. The event stood as a testament to the dedication and achievements of the young scholars, whose futures were brightened thanks to their heartfelt essays submitted to the BEC Scholarship Committee.

The scholarships were categorized into 10 different fields, and this year marked a record number of presented scholarships. The ceremony commenced with an inspiring keynote address delivered by Brock Mayers, followed by the presentation of the scholarships.

While most scholarship recipients hailed from Freeport, there were also students from other Long Island towns and the five boroughs. Scholarship Chairperson Arlene Blaize-Easter expressed her admiration of the efforts by this year’s students to earn the awards.

“We’re excited to watch the students and just give them the accolades that they deserve,” Blaize-Easter said. “They worked very hard. They have impressive resumes. They’re going to some of the finest universities in the country. We can’t wait to celebrate them.”

BEC member Wendy Jackson echoed this sentiment and expressed her admiration for the exceptional qualities exhibited by the students.

As the event drew to a close, the recipients embraced a profound commitment ceremony, symbolizing their dedication to fostering educational excellence. In addition to the valuable scholarship funds, they were honored with lifetime memberships to the BEC. With hopeful anticipation, it is envisioned that these accomplished individuals will one day rejoin the organization, carrying forward the torch of scholarship and education to empower future generations.

Following the ceremony, students expressed their gratitude and a sense of honor in becoming part of the BEC. Jazmine Trenchfield, a recipient of the Community Service Award, conveyed her excitement at the event about contributing to the 55-year legacy of the BEC.

“I am very excited for her and all of the recipients because they deserve it,” Jasmine’s Mother, Vera Trenchfield said. “They work hard, and some of the top kids in the school district, and because of this award, they will continue to receive help to support them as they go on today financially.”

The Black Educators Committee was founded in 1968 by James Crittenden and Harding Morgan, amid the turbulence of the 1960s, to help Freeport High School students in their academic careers in high school and beyond.The committee’s mission of fostering and improving communi-

ty relations, engaging in educational and empowering community-service projects and events, and helping deserving students pursue higher education has not changed.

The organization is funded by membership dues and fundraisers, and several of its scholarships are provided by benefactors who include present and former school administrators, instructors, staff members, community residents, and local businesses. To learn more, go to BlackEducatorsCommittee.org.

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Courtesy the Black Educators Committee LEBRON LYNSHUE, JAZMINE Trenchfield, Saundra Wilson and Sidney Jean-Baptiste at the 55th Annual Black Educators Committee Scholarship and Awards Ceremony at the Freeport Memorial Library on May 18.

New Visions School celebrates 20 years

Looking back at two decades of exploration and discovery

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

New Visions Elementary School commemorated its 20th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration on May 10 where former staff members and current administrators shared fond memories of the school’s humble beginnings.

The event also featured a special unveiling of a model plane, symbolizing the school’s commitment to innovation and exploration.

Principal Jessica Romero commenced the ceremony by extending a warm welcome and expressing gratitude to all attendees for their ongoing support of the school district.

“Being the principal of New Visions School is truly an honor and privilege,” Romero said. “I began at New Visions five years ago and working in this stunning building, with such an excellent group of educators and students is inspiring.”

Kishore Kuncham, Superintendent of Freeport Public Schools and a key figure in the school’s early days, took center stage, offering glimpses into the challenges faced during the school’s inception. He highlighted the remarkable journey from the groundbreaking ceremony to the realization of the school building.

“This is a very important milestone, it took so much for this building to happen,” Kuncham said. “In 2003, when the building opened, it had been nearly 30 years since a new public school was built in Nassau County. There is so much history in this building and the efforts those in our community and school groups put in to help bring it to life is truly astounding. Thank you for being here to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of New Visions, we are so happy to have our students grow and learn here.”

During the event, several teachers from the school’s early years shared their personal stories, emphasizing the collaborative efforts and frequent meetings that were instrumental in shaping the school’s vision. Kuncham also had the opportunity to read some writings from students two decades ago, capturing their excitement and anticipation as they transitioned from a leased facility to the new school. Some students expressed hopes for internet access, computers, and even daily servings of ice cream in the new cafeteria.

Marie Codispoti, a teacher at New Visions School, shared a poem titled “Masterpiece.” The poem reflected her personal memories of the transition from the Holy Redeemer Church school building, which had been leased by Freeport Schools, to the newly established New

Visions School.

New Visions Elementary School stands out for its distinctive curriculum, where each school in the district specializes in a specific area of study. Bayview Avenue School emphasizes arts and sciences, Archer Street School revolves around micro-society, and Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School embraces the ‘Passport to Learning’ theme, focusing on global studies and cultural exploration.

As part of the anniversary festivities, a model plane, provided by the Cradle of Aviation, was unveiled in the grand lobby. The plane pays tribute to Eleanor Smith, a trailblazing aviator from Freeport, after whom Smith Street is named. Eleanor Smith was the first woman to receive a pilot’s license and gained fame for her daring flying feats, including illegally flying under New York City bridges. Another plane, donated by the Cradle of Aviation, is also on display in the school’s lobby.

Recounting the school’s humble beginnings, Kuncham shed light on the obstacles encountered during its establishment. Notably, he emphasized the increased enrollments, highlighting the pressing need for a new educational facility.

At the time, Kuncham held the position of Assistant Superintendent for Busi-

ness and played a vital role in securing a school building through a lease agreement with Holy Redeemer church. Finding suitable space to construct a new elementary school proved to be a daunting task, given the circumstances. Kuncham described the journey of garnering support from residents, assuaging concerns about property values, and addressing fears of eminent domain.

Kuncham’s expressed the district’s pride in creating a state-of-the-art learning environment that would shape the futures of countless students. Looking back, he reflected on the significance of New Visions Elementary School as the first magnet school on Long Island. Its establishment marked a historic moment, offering a beacon of hope for quality education to local residents.

The realization of this vision was made possible through meticulous longrange planning and a successful bond issue that paved the way for the school’s construction and expansions to other educational institutions within the district. By seizing every opportunity, including exploring various locations throughout Freeport, Kuncham and their team ultimately secured the land on which the present-day New Visions Elementary School stands.

NEW VISIONS SCHOOL

Assistant

Two decades later, the potential of New Visions Elementary School has been fulfilled. Kuncham acknowledged the immense joy derived from witnessing the fulfillment of their vision, wherein dreams take flight and the futures of students are shaped. Beyond mere brick, the school stands as a testament to the commitment made to generations of learners who have passed through its halls and those yet to come.

New Visions Elementary School has not only served as a pioneer magnet school but has also achieved the distinction of being a Blue Ribbon School, a prestigious honor bestowed upon only a few educational institutions. Blue Ribbon Schools are prestigious accolades granted by the Department of Education to exceptional educational institutions. This recognition celebrates schools that have attained remarkable academic excellence or have made significant strides in narrowing the achievement gap among students.

“This all really matters, having a proper and amazing learning center for our students,” Kuncham said. “We have made the lives of so many students that have come through and those who will come through in the future for us to be able to have a great place for them.”

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

DURING THE 20TH anniversary ceremony of New Visions School, the Freeport Public School administration, Board of Education members, staff, students, and their families gathered to watch a captivating slideshow presentation.

Kishore Kuncham

Principal Christopher Lomot, left, Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham and Principal Jessica Romero at the 20th anniversary ceremony for New Visions School for Exploration and Discovery.

MEMBERS OF FREEPORT

High School’s Navy ROTC program marching during the 2015 Freeport Memorial Day Parade.

Preparing for the Freeport Memorial Day Parade

Commander Eric Young is in the final stages of organizing the Village of Freeport Memorial Day Parade and Observance, scheduled to take place on May 29 at 10 a.m. Organizations participating in the parade are requested to assemble at 9:15 a.m.

For organizations that have not yet registered, the Freeport American Legion, also known as William Clinton Story Post No. 342, can be contacted via email at wcspost342@gmail.com or by phone at (516) 398-2376 or (516) 410-9994. These contact numbers connect to the Commander and Adjutant respectively.

Registration requires organizations to furnish the subsequent details; quantity of

Celebrating National Day of Prayer at Village Hall

A significant event took place at the front steps of Freeport Village Hall, the National Day of Prayer on May 4. This special occasion brought together community leaders, religious figures, and stakeholders who gathered to offer prayers for the United States and its diverse communities.

individuals partaking in the march, quantity of involved vehicles, quantity of participating veterans, and name of the group leader.

Parade orders will be issued on May 26 by 6 p.m. The final Parade Meeting is on May 25th at 7 p.m. at the Post Building at 925 S. Ocean Avenue, Freeport NY. Those that can’t make it in person, are encouraed to join on zoom at tinyurl.com/paradezoom.

This year’s Memorial Day Parade is dedicated to Gold Star Mothers and Families, and the committee expresses gratitude to all participants for their support.

–Mohamed Farghaly

The day commenced with a clergy meeting, a regular monthly gathering of religious leaders in the area. During this meeting, the clergy members collectively decided to extend their blessings to the village and its inhabitants, including the mayor and the administration.

The event garnered considerable attention, drawing the attendance of approximately 100 people. Notably, eight to ten different clergy members participated, each contributing their unique prayers and blessings.

THE NATIONAL DAY of Prayer held at Freeport Village Hall brought together community leaders, religious figures, and stakeholders to offer prayers for its diverse communities.

The prayers offered during the National Day of Prayer encompassed not only the well-being of the mayor and municipal employees but also extended to the broader community. This gathering served as a unifying force, bringing

together individuals from various backgrounds and faiths, all united in their desire for the betterment of the nation and its diverse communities.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Mayor and Chamber collaborate for festival

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

In preparation for the highly anticipated Nautical Mile Festival on June 3, representatives from the mayor’s office and the Freeport Chamber of Commerce recently held a meeting to discuss the logistics and coordination required to make the event a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

The festival, which serves as a summer kickoff celebration, aims to bring people together from various towns, promises an exciting array of activities and vendors.

During the meeting, department heads responsible for ensuring the festival’s success reviewed the necessary measures for maintaining safety and minimizing disruptions. Key topics included police coordination, road closures, department assignments for each location, and traffic management to prevent congestion. The comprehensive review encompassed all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for festivalgoers.

The event boasts a robust security presence, and medical facilities are readily available to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants. Golf carts are on standby to promptly assist anyone in need of transportation within the festival area.

With approximately 60 vendors expect-

ed to participate, meticulous planning regarding street closures, one-way traffic arrangements, and other logistical considerations was undertaken.

The mayor emphasized the importance of collaborating with both residents and merchants along the nautical mile to ensure a successful festival. By allowing restaurants to promote their own food and provide samples within their establishment they can promote their local businesses.

“I’m looking forward to the festival and hoping for fantastic weather,” Kennedy said. “The forecast looks great, and we anticipate a massive turnout with tens of thousands of people expected to join us.”

The Nautical Mile Festival offers a diverse range of vendors selling goods, along with various attractions for attendees, particularly children. The event features booths lining the streets, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

The Chamber of Commerce actively

collaborates with the mayor’s office to ensure the festival’s success. Through open communication channels, the Chamber works to address concerns, facilitate cooperation, and promote the event effectively. The close alignment between the Chamber and the mayor’s office supports the goal of making the festival a resounding success.

“I think we kind of learned from things that happened in the past, so we are trying to just head off any issues right from the beginning before it starts,” Ben Jackson, president of the Chamber of Commerce said. “It’s just gotten more and more successful in my opinion.”

Previous editions of the festival have been well-received, with an increasing number of attendees each year. The absence of the festival due to the COVID19 pandemic has only intensified the anticipation for this year’s event. The organizing committee has drawn valuable lessons from past experiences, enabling them to proactively address any potential issues and create a seamless experience for festivalgoers. The festival has become a vital platform for local businesses to thrive, particularly in the aftermath of the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic.

Taking place on June 3, the Nautical Mile Festival promises a fantastic time for all who attend and a thrilling and memorable experience that should not be missed.

Village mourns loss of former Mayor Bill White

and in 1973 he was elected mayor, a position he held for 12 years. His impact on Freeport was significant, leaving a lasting legacy.

Notable achievements during his mayoralty include his instrumental role in signing the village’s first hydroelectric power contract in 1976, which provided residents with affordable and environmentally friendly electricity. He presided over the opening of the Freeport Recreation Center in 1974, and appointed Dorothy Storm as the first female member of the village board in 1973. Storm succeeded him as mayor in 1985, becoming the village’s first female mayor.

One of White’s notable contributions was following through on the suggestion from Artie Grover, wife of his high school friend Al Grover, to place signs along Woodcleft Avenue reading “Nautical Mile.” This initiative brought about a new identity for the now-renowned Long Island tourist destination.

In 1981, White accommodated the movie star Bette Davis by vacating his office in Village Hall and allowing her to use it as a dressing room while filming “Family Reunion.” The mayor also had several memorable encounters with “Mr. New Year’s Eve,” Guy Lombardo, at the legendary Texas Ranger lunch counter on North Main Street. In 1976 he presented the key to the village to the world-famous Freeport resident when Lombardo was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. Following Lombardo’s death in 1977, South Grove Street was renamed Guy Lombardo Avenue in his honor.

White also collaborated with then-New York Secretary of State Mario Cuomo to combat prevalent blockbusting and racial steering practices of the 1970s, in which homeowners or prospective buyers were guided away from neighborhoods due to racial or ethnic demographics. His efforts were instrumental in securing $10 million in fed-

eral funds for the construction of senior housing on Main Street and the rehabilitation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-owned homes, which were sold to over 100 first-time buyers. White established the innovative Homefinders program, a village-run initiative that matched Freeport home sellers with buyers.

After completing his mayoral term, White served as the deputy commissioner of planning and economic development for the Town of Hempstead from 1985 to 1989.

Affectionately known as “GPA” to his grandchildren

and simply “the Mayor” to his extensive circle of friends, White was known for his deep love for his family. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, and sailing. He spent many summers as a Jones Beach lifeguard, and frequently sailed the waters off Long Island and the Virgin Islands. As deputy mayor, he had advocated for the acquisition of the Freeport Police Department’s first patrol boat for monitoring the village’s waterways.

Throughout his life, White was dedicated to serving his community and actively participated in various local organizations, including the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion and the Freeport Tuna Club. He was an Eagle Scout and served as the Meroke District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America.

After retiring to North Carolina in 1989 with Austine, White continued to engage in community service as a hospice volunteer well into his 90s, while also enjoying his favorite pastime, golfing.

“He was a great man, and I have had the pleasure of meeting him multiple times since his retirement,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said. “We deeply mourn his loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to the White family. Bill’s wife served as a trustee in the village for many years, and was a personal friend of mine. On behalf of all the department heads, staff, and myself, we share in your grief.”

A wake and service honoring White were held at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport on May 24. Following a religious ceremony at the funeral home, he was laid to rest at Greenfield Cemetery in Hempstead. Those wishing to pay tribute to White’s memory may make memorial donations in his name to FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care at 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C., 28374.

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BILL WHITE HAD many notable achievements during his term as mayor, included securing the village’s first hydroelectric power contract.

STEPPING OUT

Dan and Claudia Zanes

STEPPING OUT

Looktotheskies

Creative advocacy

atthe Bethpage AirShow

By Karen Bloom

t’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

By Karen Bloom

The distinguished squadron, back for their 9th headlining appearance, is joined by other elite military pilots including the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the U.S. Marines F-35B Demonstration Team, the U.S. Navy F-18 Growler Legacy Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Team.

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.

The Thunderbirds, “America’s Ambassadors in Blue,” demonstrate the extraordinary capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon — the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet. The elite military pilots proudly showcase the capabilities of the $18 million,19,700-pound fighter aircraft, which can travel at speeds up to 1,500 mph. Grace meets power in this mix of six aircraft performing formation flying and solo routines. Flying only a few feet from wingtip to wingtip, observers can glimpse the superb skills that all fighter pilots must possess.

• May 27-28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

minutes of dynamic maneuvers. We’re always improving our planes and refining our routines.”

His team is a close-knit group of five pilots, with decades of military and professional experience.

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

• $10 vehicle use fee

• Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh

“I like to say once you check in you never check out. The camaraderie of our team is what makes us special,” he says.

Pat McGann

All ages will enjoy some Memorial Day weekend fun on the Tilles Center lawn, with Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes. They perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that has been called ‘all-ages social music,’ also described as an all-ages party. This interactive concert will have you dancing and singing along as the duo performs homespun, joyful music for everyone to enjoy. It’s a relaxed performance open to all, with modified sound levels and quiet spaces for those who wish to move around. Zanes occupies a unique place in American music where sea shanties, English music hall, North American and West Indian folk music, party songs, the spirit of early rock-and-roll, and soulful originals collide. Kids will also enjoy games, bubbles, face-painting and crafts, starting at 12:30 p.m., with a barbecue lunch available for purchase.

Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. $25. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100

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

“We’re thrilled that this is our 20th year with the show. It’s so important to us as it’s our home show. For many of our friends, it’s the only time they get to see us (perform).

We are always excited to be here and put a smile on people’s faces. It’s great fun to fly down low and see everyone on the beach. This is an awesome weekend, and all the performers are great at what they do.”

“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.

Other renowned civilian performers include the always popular Skytypers and their flight squadron of five vintage World War II aircraft. Mike Goulian, North America’s most-decorated aerobatic pilot. Folds of Honor Biplane with Ed Hamill. The American Air Power Museum Warbirds. Long Island’s daredevil pilot David Windmiller. The Warbird Thunder team. The Civil Air Patrol. And the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, who will fly several of their 22 college-owned aircraft.

The Skytypers, an air show favorite, combine the best of old and new. The team uses five of the remaining World War II-era NA SNJ planes left in the world, meticulously restored with the latest technology.

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

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

“These were Navy scout planes used on missions in World War II and the Korean War,” explains Larry Arken, Skytypers’ flight leader. “We’ve modernized them and give them plenty of TLC. We have to take care of our warbirds. They’ve got quite a military history. They’ve landed on aircraft carriers and as fighter trainers they trained the Greatest Generation.”

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

The Farmingdale-based Skytypers are, of course, a familiar sight along beaches in the northeast with their skytyped messages generated at an altitude of 10,000 feet with puffs of smoke in dot matrix-style letters. Those messages will be on full display during the show, following their aerobatic routine.

“We like to think of this as the largest text message in the world,” Arken says.

Each message is two miles long and as tall as the Empire State building. Visible for 30 miles, they can be seen by 4 million people, according to Arken.

To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Victor.

“The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than at this moment,” Albert adds.

His planes’ flying maneuvers also command attention in their five-ship formation.

“We fly low, at 500 feet,” Arken says. “We’re known for our precision skills that involve 18

Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he considered the essential four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Freedoms has

Tom Rush and Loudon Wainwright III

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

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

Yarn/Wire

Two gifted performers pair up for an exciting double bill on the Landmark stage. These legendary singer-songwriters will enthrall their audience in an evening filled with story-telling, ballads passionate gritty blues. Tom Rush, a gifted musician and performer, offers not just a performance but a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. For the past 52 years, Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career as one of our most original singer-songwriters; a six-string diarist with material that is by turns, tongue-in-cheek, tender, sarcastic, heart-wrenching, and always deeply personal. Along the way, he’s released more than 20 albums, won a Grammy, acted in film and television, and had his songs recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Mose Allison, Bonnie Raitt, and his own son, Rufus Wainwright.

Friday, June 2, 8 p.m. $55, $49, $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg, also a founding member, and Sae Hashimoto playing percussion.

Barger is a frequent guest with

Photos courtesy U.S. Air Force

Airmen and women execute daring manuevers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

THE SCENE

Tom Rush and Loudon Wainwright III

Two gifted performers pair up for an exciting double bill on the Landmark stage, Friday, June 2, 8 p.m. These legendary singer-songwriters will enthrall their audience in an evening filled with storytelling, ballads and gritty blues. Tom Rush, a gifted musician and performer, offers not just a performance but a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. For the past 52 years, Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career as one of our most original singer-songwriters, a six-string diarist with material that is by turns, tongue-in-cheek, tender, sarcastic, heart-wrenching, and always deeply personal. Along the way, he’s released over 20 albums, won a Grammy, acted in film and TV, and had his songs recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Mose Allison, Bonnie Raitt, and his own son, Rufus Wainwright. $55, $49, $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Nassau Library Tour

Join the 2023 Nassau Library Tour Road trip and visit as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can from June 12 to Aug.12. Each one is your gateway into a new community. Visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a selfguided tour as a family or a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, you’ll collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way. Visit all 59 libraries to be entered to win one of the grand prize raffle baskets! Get started by picking up a map at Freeport Memorial Library. For more information, visit Tour. NassauLibrary.org.

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-authoractivist 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.

May

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s 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.

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, May 26, noon-1 p.m.; Monday, May 29, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 31, noon-1 p.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Having an event?

Through June

Whale of a Drink fundraiser

Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21. Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum.

A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:303 p.m. Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

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.

Citizen Preparedness

Freeport Memorial Library, in conjunction with the Governor’s office, offers a training session on disaster response, Saturday, June 10, noon. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster. 144 W. Merrick Road. Register at FreeportLibrary.info.

Freeport Nautical Mile Festival

Freeport’s annual Nautical Mile Festival has returned for June 3, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. With children’s rides and games, food and live music, dozens of vendors and much more. This free festival takes place on Woodcleft Ave, along the Nautical Mile. Email vdinielli@freeportny.gov for information.

Start healing from emotional, anger and relational trauma

Regain control over trauma from your emotions, anger or other issue, at virtual sessions, offered by FamilyKind’s partnership with Queens Long Island Community Services. Dr. Paul Engel facilitates the 8-week sessions, on Wednesdays, through June 7, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Scholarships are available based on financial need; call (516) 547-4318 or (718) 461-6393 for more information. Register at tinyurl.com/FamilyKindhealing.

Colin Jost

The SNL star brings his standup act to The Paramount stage, Thursday, June 1, 8 p.m. As one of SNL’s main writers, he’s never at a loss for words. $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticktmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Village Memorial Day Parade

Broadway on Long Island

Plaza Theatrical goes to the Greek Isles with this enchanting tale, based on ABBA’s timeless songs, Saturday, May 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 28, 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 1, 2 p.m. The show features “Dancing Queen” “Super Trooper,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” and more. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

June 7

May 29

Join the village for its annual Memorial Day parade, Monday, May 29, starting at 10 a.m. Freeport civic groups, religious organizations, veterans and citizen alike unite to march starting at Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave.

Second Annual Hereand-Now Art Exhibit

Visit Freeport Memorial Library in June to view the eclectic and inspiring art show sponsored by Long Island Art Council at Freeport. All are invited to a reception, Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m. 144 W. Merrick Road.

Top lawyers honored for time in, out of office

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

It was an experience that provided plenty of perspective, including for Frank Torres.

“Whenever I’m honored and recognized for what I do in my field of law, it’s so humbling,” said Torres, an associate attorney with Duffy & Duffy. “I never would have expected so many years later after getting out of law school that I would have gotten to this point.”

That point was being recognized as one of the Top Lawyers of Long Island during a ceremony last week, May 17, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. Hosted by RichnerLive — the events division of Richner Communications and Herald Community Newspapers — the event featured some 300 attorneys, all mingling and congratulating each other on their achievements.

Lawyers were awarded for their accomplishments in a wide range of fields, including civil rights litigation, land use and zoning, commercial litigation, personal injury, and dispute resolution.

Jothy Narendran, a co-managing partner with Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran, was named one of the philanthropists of the year. She encourages everybody at her firm to get involved with a charity that they connect with on some level. For Narendran, that work involves Spectrum Designs, a custom apparel shop that employs individuals who are neurodiverse.

“It’s so nice to be recognized, especially in the community that we’re in,” Narendran said. “I don’t think there’s success without giving back.”

Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive, expressed gratitude for all who attended and made the event possible. Herald publisher and chief executive Stuart Richner described the gala as a “great way to celebrate all of the legal firms and professionals that contribute to our community. They are critical to ensuring that everyone’s interests are represented both fully and fairly. And I congratulate all of the winners for their hard work, passion and expertise.”

A portion of the ticket proceeds were donated to the Suffolk County Bar Association Charity Foundation, and the Nassau County Bar Association We Care Fund. There the money will be used for educational and charitable purposes, including the improvement of citizenship and justice, and to provide scholarships, grants and charitable programs to help those in need.

Brad Cronin, founding partner of Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, was honored with the lifetime achievement award for tax certiorari. He’s been practicing in his field for 40 years.

“You do a lot of hard work to get to this point,” Cronin said, “but the wonderful thing is I have a wonderful staff that’s been with me for 20, 30 years. And it means a lot that they’ve been able to support me and everything I do.”

Giuseppe Franzella, member of Bond Schoeneck & King, was honored for his work in commercial litigation. Franzella chose this particular path of law because of his family, and that he’s known that that was what he wanted to do since he knew what work was.

“I just wanted to be able to advocate for people and really solve people’s problems, which is what I do today as a litigator,” Franzella said. “I’m very flattered to be honored. It feels great to have the support of my firm and the local legal community, and it’s an honor to be among this group that’s been nominated, which is people I’ve worked with in the legal community, and looked up to, for a long time.”

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Top Lawyers of Long Island 2023 Honorees

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Brad W. Cronin of Cronin & Cronin Law Firm

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Anthony J. Fasano of Guercio & Guercio

Giuseppe Franzella of Bond, Schoeneck & King

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David Green of Campolo of Middleton & McCormick

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Leah Jackson of The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington

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Jared S. Kaplan of Kaplan, DiTrapani, Faria & Rabanipour

Matthew E. Kasindorf of Meister Seelig & Fein

Ken Kern of Cona Elder Law

Adam H. Koblenz of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz

Elena B. Langan of Touro Law Center

Steven L. Levitt of Levitt

Alyson Mathews of Bond, Schoeneck & King

Jennifer A. McLaughlin of Cullen and Dykman

David L. Mejias of Milgrim, Alvarado & Lindo

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Three Long Island Bands to reunite to rock out

By MACK OLMSTED Intern

Three rock bands, Broken Arrow, Freelance Vandals, and Sorethumb, are set to reunite on stage for a performance, marking their first reunion since the ‘80s. This highly anticipated event, named the Right Track Inn Reunion, not only pays homage to the past but also celebrates the vibrant Long Island music scene.

All proceeds from the fundraising concert, scheduled for June 10, will be directed towards the scholarship fund of the esteemed Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

The concert holds a special significance as it honors the iconic venue that played a pivotal role in the bands’ histories. The Right Track Inn, situated in Freeport, was renowned among Long Island music enthusiasts as a prominent live music hotspot. It not only showcased local talent but also hosted legendary acts such as The Ramones, Bo Diddley, Joan Jett, and the Soul Brothers, captivating audiences with unforgettable performances.

The idea for this remarkable reunion concert originated from the Hall of Fame’s inclusion of the music video for “Let’s Give Them Life,” a song composed by Freddy Monday and John Snow of Sore Thumb. This music video featured 15 Long Island bands, including Sore Thumb, Broken Arrow, and Freelance Vandals. Inspired by this collaboration, Monday met with the Hall of Fame staff, resulting in the decision to bring these bands together for a sensational reunion show.

Sorethumb’s performance will feature their original lineup, rekindling the magic of their earlier years. Monday, who hasn’t performed with the band in 15 years, explained their motivation to recreate the dynamic environment they once thrived in. Reflecting on the upcoming concert, Monday expressed excitement about reuniting with old faces, playing alongside the band, and witnessing the performances of other groups.

“Just seeing all the old faces, playing with the band and, you know, seeing the other bands, it’s just gonna be a fun event because it was a big highlight,” Monday said. “Back then playing the right track, it was, you know, high energy, great fans. It was just a really great place to play, which was different from anywhere on Long Island.”

The Right Track Inn held special significance for Sorethumb, as it provided a unique energy and enthusiastic fanbase that set it apart from other venues on Long Island.

Johnny Pierre from Freelance Vandals shared his anticipation for the June concert, highlighting the entertainment value it promises. Pierre emphasized the opportunity to relive the past through the

music, stating that attendees would hear beloved songs from the bands that will be performing that night.

“It’s going to be a great wave of many people going to the show. You’re going back into the past, but it’s a good type of thing,” Pierre said. “Where you’re gonna hear a lot of the songs that they used to hear with the bands who are playing that night.

He also conveyed the enduring passion and talent of the bands, stating, “We still have a lot of fire left in us.”

The concert serves as a tribute to the rich musical heritage of Long Island, celebrating its vibrant past. Throughout the years, Broken Arrow and the Freelance Vandals have faced the loss of band members. Broken Arrow, in particular, experienced the tragic passing of their lead singer, Vincent Perez. Overcoming this profound loss was a challenging journey, but Vincent’s brother, Joey, decided to honor his sibling’s memory by assuming the role of lead singer. Each year, the band pays homage to Vincent’s talent with a tribute performance, accompanied by a recording of his previous live performance.

“I am proud of the state of our band,” Joey Perez said. “We’ve overcome a lot, and I still think that we’re a pretty good band. I think they’re going to be shocked when they see the energy and musicianship that we’ve grown since the last time some of them have seen us.”

If you’re eager to witness the reunion of these three iconic rock bands, mark your calendar for June 10 and head to The Warehouse, located at 203 Broadway in Amityville. The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase at thewarehouseli.com for 20 dollars. Prepare for a night filled with unforgettable music and a celebration of Long Island’s rich musical legacy.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. JOSE AGUILAR, et al

Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on July 24, 2018, I, Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on June 5, 2023 at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

217 Church Street Freeport, NY 11520

SBL No.: 62-55-40

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 001092/2016 in the amount of $395,484.12 plus interest and costs.

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

Richard S. Mullen

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

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

Tel.: 855-227-5072

139274

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 27, 2019 I, Jeffrey Fox, Esq., Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on June 5, 2023 at 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

209 Nassau Avenue

Freeport, NY 11520

SBL No.: 62-164-382, 383, 384 & 385

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 006348/2014 in the amount of $531,629.00 plus interest and costs.

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

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

139268

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 259 N. COLUMBUS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $390,163.48 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number

614801/2020.

ADRIENNE HAUSCH, ESQ., Referee WALDMAN, KALAHAR & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 315 MADISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10017

{* FREEPORT LEADER*}

139198

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, AS THEIA LLC, Plaintiff, vs. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONAVAN SCOTT A/K/A DONOVAN SCOTT, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX1, Plaintiff, v. JUAN APOLINARIO, YOLANDA VALENCIA

Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU PATCH OF LAND LENDING LLC # 201500001, Plaintiffagainst- COLUMBUS N. 259 CORP., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 21, 2022 and entered on October 24, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 7, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Bedford Avenue with the Westerly side of North Columbus Avenue; being a plot 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet.

Section: 55 Block: 361 Lot: 1108, 1109-1110.

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 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 June 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 18 Lafayette Place, Freeport, NY 11550 a/k/a 11520. 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 365 and Lot 782 & 783. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,205,905.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001473/2009. 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 Stephen Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for

Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 171196-1 139485

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA

FAGAN, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee QNSRN601 139487

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, V. HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 16, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO

WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 is the Plaintiff and HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY WEBB, 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 June 13, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 123 SMITH STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 50, Block 311, Lot 27, 28, 126 and 229: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT GARDEN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601395/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

139489

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-WCW2, Pltf. vs. ESCOLASTICA CRUZ

A/K/A ESCOLATICA CRUZ, et al, Defts. Index #000435/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 15, 2020 and order substituting the referee entered Sept 7, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 61 East Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 76, Lot 4. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,696.06 plus costs and interest. Sold subject

to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. MARK S. RICCIARDI, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste 101, Syosset, NY. #100316

139483

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST ERICA PHILLIPS, MELVIN PHILLIPS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 17, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 332 SOUTH BROOKSIDE 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 54, Block 524, Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment $450,735.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment Index #001454/2017. 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”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-001757 75841

139353

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC2, Plaintiff AGAINST MARY M. ATKINSON, ERROL O. ATKINSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly

entered May 23, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 15 HAMPTON PLACE, 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 324, LOTS 28, 29, 30, 31. Approximate amount of judgment $643,489.12 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001933/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jon Ward, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-296822 75922

139359

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU TD BANK, N.A., Plaintiff,

v. RYAN E. COOKE A/K/A RYAN COOK, Defendants. Index No. 609110/2019 Mortgage Servicer TD Bank, N.A. Tel: (855) 278-8988

Mortgaged Premises

151 West Lena Avenue a/k/a 151 Lena Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520

Section 54 Block 62

Lot 14

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to a final Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 9, 2023 and entered in the above-captioned action on March 14, 2023 (the “Judgment”), I, the undersigned Referee, duly appointed in this action for such purpose, will sell at public auction, at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on June 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., the mortgaged premises directed, set forth and described in said Judgment, known as 151

WEST LENA DRIVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520, a/k/a 151 LENA DRIVE, FREEPORT, NY, 11520, all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situations, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 62, Lot 14. The approximate amount of the lien and Judgment is $924,281.64, plus costs and interests. Premises will be sold “rain or shine,” in “as-is” condition, to the highest bidder, subject to the provisions of the Judgment. The auction shall be rescheduled if proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall have no recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

SCOTT SILLER, ESQ., Referee AKERMAN LLP

Attorneys for the Plaintiff 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Floor New York, NY 10020 (212) 880-3800

Attn. Steven M. Cordero, Esq. 139316

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

INDEX NO. 00639/2015 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property vs. RAYMOND ZAGORSKI AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E ZAGORSKI; KENNETH ZAGORSKI AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E ZAGORSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ZAGORSKI any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands,

widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

78 LAYTON STREET FREEPORT, NY 11520

Section: 62 Block: 94 Lot: 126

Servicer: PHH Mortgage Corporation

Servicer Telephone: 866-503-5559

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 on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF

SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on April 21, 2008, at Liber M32905 Page 146, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 78 LAYTON STREET FREEPORT, NY 11520.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place

of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING

THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: May ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Aric H. Peymann, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

139593

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a license (number TBD) for an on premises license has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 195A Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 for on premises consumption.

OTH Holdings LLC dba Off the Hook Raw Bar & Grill

139582

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, June 1, 2023 at which time the following Formal Bids and Contracts will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable

FB#21-2023

Labor And Material To Repair/Replace Parts For TOH Existing Dust

Collector

FB#22-2023

*Furnish & Install 3”

Thick Foam Insulated Patio Roof and Two (2) Dry Wells

FB#23-2023

Complete Restoration Of Courtroom Benches

FB#24-2023

Purchase And Installation Of Two (2) AC units For DGS Printshop

YEARLY REQUIREMENTS FOR: *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD

Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. LoRaso paullor@hempsteadny.go

v Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein.

The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town

ATTENTION VETERANS:

You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services.

Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision.

Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%.

Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs.

DATED: May 19, 2023

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.

DONALD X. CLAVIN JR.

SUPERVISOR

KATE MURRAY

TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ALEXANDRE NILOV AKA ALEXANDER NILOV,

JENNIFER NILOV, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 883 SOUTH LONG BEACH AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 186, Lot 540. Approximate amount of judgment $320,864.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002546/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002264 76222 139524

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Amos Financial, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Valerie Cleavland as heir at law and next of kin of Emmett Samuel; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 22, 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 June 20, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 50 Charles Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575-1710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Hempstead, County of

Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block 421 Lots 199 & 200. Approximate amount of judgment $616,723.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010671/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian Davis, 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: April 18, 2023 139536

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against DIANA J. BARNES A/K/A DIANE CARTER A/K/A DIANA CARTER, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 7, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 39 Lessing Place, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55 Block 377 Lot 1267, 1268 and 1269. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $331,470.41 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011584/2007 F/K/A 07-011584.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee RSHC315 139538

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 6th day of June, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-52 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead to REPEAL “BUS STOPS” at the following location: ROOSEVELT PARK AVENUE (TH 103/79) WEST SIDENO STOPPING BUS STOP - starting from the north curbline of East Greenwich Street, north for a distance of 60 feet. (Adopted 8/14/79) N, JR. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: May 23, 2023

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 139696

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 6th day of June, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:

BALDWIN GRAND AVENUE (TH NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 158 feet north of the north curbline of The Fenway, north for a distance of 108 feet.

BELLEROSE TERRACE

SUPERIOR ROAD (TH 196/23) SOTH SIDENO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east side curbline of Colonial Road, west for a distance of 15 feet.

OCEANSIDE

CORNWELL PLACE (TH 599/22) EAST SIDE -

NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 101 feet north of the north curbline of Foxhurst Road, north for a distance of 59 feet.

ROOSEVELT

PARK AVENUE (TH 141/23) WEST SIDENO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting from the north curbline of East Greenwich Avenue, north for a distance of 110 feet.

PARK AVENUE (TH

141/23) EAST SIDENO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of East Greenwich Avenue, north for a distance of 60 feet.

UNIONDALE COLERIDGE ROAD (TH 155/23) SOUTH SIDENO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Ditmas Avenue, east for a distance of 35 feet.

(NR)VALLEY STREAM GREENWAY BOULEVARD (TH 165/23) NORTH SIDE - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 95 feet west of the west curbline of North Fletcher Avenue, west for a distance of 23 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: OCEANSIDE CORNWELL PLACE (TH 599/22) EAST SIDENO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 132 feet north of the north curbline of Foxhurst Road, north for adistance of 34 feet.

(Adopted 3/28/23)

ROOSEVELT PARK AVENUE (TH 411/21) EAST SIDENO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of East Greenwich Avenue, north for a distance of 32 feet.

(Adopted 11/16/21)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: May 23, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 139692

June, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations:

MERRICK HENRY ROAD (TH 176/23) - STOP

- All traffic traveling southbound on Northridge Avenue shall come to a full stop.

ENRY ROAD (TH 176/23)STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Northbridge Avenue shall come to a full stop.

ROOSEVELT EAST GREENWICH AVENUE (TH 141/23) - STOPAll traffic traveling southbound on Park Avenue shall come to a full stop.

EAST GREENWICH AVENUE (TH 141/23)STOPAll traffic traveling northbound on Park Avenue shall come to a full stop.

UNIONDALE COLERIDGE ROAD (TH 155/23) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Ditmas Avenue shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: May 23, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 139695

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 6th day of

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ELSIE ARCOS, et al, Defts. Index #611979/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 7, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 63, Block 205, Lot 185. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

SUPREME COURT

STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstCARLOS BERRIOS, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NASSAU COUNTY, by and through the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, JOSE ARAUJO, STACEY ARAUJO, MARITZA ARAUJO, Defendants.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

Index No. 605841/2018

RJI No.:

Assigned Judge: Hon. David P. Sullivan, J.S.C.

TO: CARLOS BERRIOS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the summons is not personally served upon you within the State of New York. The United States, if designated a defendant on this action, may appear or answer within sixty (60) days of service. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

The basis of the venue designated is that the mortgaged property is located in Monroe County.

Dated: May 16, 2023

COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP

Albany, New York

BY: /s/ Matthew E. Minniefield

Attorneys for Plaintiff

39 North Pearl Street, 4th Floor Albany, New York 12207 (518) 449-3900

TO:CARLOS BERRIOS:

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 9th day of May, 2023, and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County.

This is an action for foreclosure of a mortgage made by Carlos Berrios to Citizens Bank, N.A. in the original amount of $200,000.00 with interest, dated May 31, 2008, recorded July 15, 2008, in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office in Liber 33127 at page 189.

The relief sought is the foreclosure of the mortgage lien and the public sale of the mortgaged premises and in case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you

extinguishing any interest or judgment lien you may have in the mortgaged premises.

The premises indexed in this action are described and commonly known as

40 East Avenue, Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York (Tax Map No. 62-77-21). A complete legal description is as follows:

**See Schedule

Annexed**

Dated: May 16, 2023

Albany, New York

COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP

BY: /s/ Matthew E. Minniefield, Esq.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

39 North Pearl Street, 4th Floor

Albany, New York 12207 (518) 449-3900

SCHEDULE A DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGED PREMISES

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 Niagara and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the westerly side of East Avenue, distant 545 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of East Avenue and the northerly side of Archer Street;

RUNNING THENCE south 83 degrees 35 minutes west, 100 feed to a point;

THENCE north 4 degrees 21 minutes east, 61.28 feet to a point;

THENCE north 82 degrees 35 minutes east, 87.50 feet to a point in the westerly side of East Avenue;

THENCE south 7 degrees 25 minutes east along the westerly side of East Avenue, 60 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.

139733

Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 August Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 19 Block D Lot 112.

Approximate amount of judgment $928,735.94 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007547/2012. 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.”

Jane Shrenkel, 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: April 26, 2023

139624

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001309/2015. 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 Peter A. Bee, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029399-F01 76242

139676

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Trust, NA, successor trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee f/b/o holders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2006-8, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Sergia M. Minaya, Julio Estevez, et al., Defendant(s)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2007-1 ASSET BACKED NOTES, Plaintiff AGAINST EMMANUEL TOUSSAINT

EIGHTHGRADE STUDENTS FROM De La Salle School had an exceptional learning day thanks to board member Doug Valerio, who organized a visit to Mason Industries.

De La Salle school students take an educational trip

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Stephen Dedomenico; William Dedomenico; Kay Dedomenico, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 25, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 15, 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 June 27, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 34 Grand 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: 55., BLOCK: 23601, LOT: 222.

Approximate amount of judgment $565,937.88 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold

A/K/A EMMANUEL TOUISSANT; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 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 June 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 63 CENTENNIAL AVENUE A/K/A 63 WEST CENTENNIAL AVENUE, 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 and State of New York, Section: 55 Block: 413 Lot: 25. Approximate amount of judgment $561,460.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will

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Eighth-grade students at the De La Salle School were treated to an exceptional day on May 9, thanks to the generosity of board member Doug Valerio. Valerio organized a visit to Mason Industries in Hauppauge, a company specializing in building isolation, architectural engineering, seismic engineering, and HVAC engineering.

During their visit, Valerio personally guided the students on an enlightening tour of the facility, providing valuable insights into engineering programs and opportunities in the field. Joining him

were his colleague, Jim Sadler, and his son, Andrew Valerio, who shared their experiences in the industry and discussed the educational and professional requirements for success in engineering.

To top it off, the students enjoyed a lunch, and each received a generous gift basket before heading back to school. The De La Salle School expresses its gratitude to Valerio and the entire team at Mason Industries for making this memorable day possible for the students.

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Photos courtesy Gina Spohr

VALERIO PERSONALLY GUIDED the students on a tour of the facility, accompanied by industry professionals who shared insights into engineering program.

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A. The permit, as a piece of paper or a process of reviewing the work, isn’t the point. As you read this, hundreds of projects around you are underway with no permits. Most of them will either never be found out or are of such small consequence that when an issue comes up, it will be ignored.

Usually, I only learn about problems when either a buyer or a lending bank wants something put on record. I receive frantic calls asking if plans can be made quickly and a permit obtained before the closing in a week. Anyone who tells you the permit process is quick is trying to sell you something.

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But remember, the permit document isn’t really the important thing. The permit is a symbol representing a more important issue — safety. Safety not only includes your well-being against doing something dangerous; it also means preventing health risks and the potential of losing a large sum of money if something goes wrong.

Removing a non-structural wall is a little misleading. The wall may not be supporting anything, but it has weight that you want to replace with another load. In general, people rarely look at any kind of building as a system of puzzle pieces, all fitting together in a specific way.

As an example of what can happen, I once got a call from someone who had that wall removed and added an island. The wall load was removed from the beams below, which was a good thing because those beams were now carrying less of a load. Then an island was installed, a four-foot-wide model with a beautiful quartz countertop, a sink and a sixburner stove. The homeowner also wanted an open display for restaurant-sized canned peeled tomatoes, ready for use with one of their famous recipes.

The island load was calculated after the finished flooring began to distort and come loose and sagged 4 inches, when I was called to figure out what was going wrong. The island weighed at least six times the load of the wall, and the beam below was buckling. The floor bounced and the wine glasses in a nearby cabinet clinked together every time someone walked by.

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Yes, we’re a nation of immigrants, but . . .

The ongoing influx of undocumented immigrants into New York City now threatens not just to overwhelm the city, but to spread into the suburbs, as we have already seen in Rockland and Orange counties, raising serious quality-of-life issues.

Let me make it clear from the start. America is a nation of immigrants. They have always been the lifeblood that gives America its unique sense of determination and ingenuity. I am a grandson of immigrants. Like the late Gov. Mario Cuomo, I consider America to be more a mosaic and stained glass window than a melting pot.

No country has more legal immigration than the United States. Having said that, we cannot be a nation without borders or one that allows entry to unlimited numbers of migrants. There must be an orderly process and procedure for immigration, not just to safeguard our society and communities, but for the welfare of the immigrants. We cannot financially afford the surge of undocumented immi-

grants we are seeing today.

Coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, our economy was straining to recover. Mental health and education needs caused by Covid had to be met and paid for, with diminished revenues. Crime in our streets had to be brought under control to protect our residents and to make cities safe for people to return to work and play. Housing had to be provided for the growing numbers of homeless, including America’s veterans. Adding 60,000 undocumented immigrants to New York City is unsustainable, especially since we have virtually no idea who these people are and what physical, mental and educational needs they have. Nor do we know the criminal histories some may have.

While the overwhelming majority of undocumented immigrants are good people, some are not. I saw examples of the negative results of uncontrolled illegal immigration on Long Island in 2014 and 2015, when there was a surge of undocumented minors across the southern border. A significant numbers of those kids were sent by the federal government to communities such as Brentwood and Central Islip, many of whose residents are

hardworking immigrants from Central America. This put a severe burden on the local school districts, which had to accept these kids on very short notice while addressing their unique educational and psychological needs and deficiencies as well as the language challenges.

PDespite Rep. Steve Israel and I making requests and introducing legislation, the Obama administration refused to provide these school districts with any added funding. There was also the chilling reality that a number of these young people were connected to the MS-13 gang, which was recruiting new members and carrying out brutal acts of violence against other students. In the 18 months from the fall of 2015 to the spring of 2017, MS-13 carried out a reign of terror in the immigrant community, brutally murdering 25 mostly young people.

You can understand why residents in communities in Brooklyn and Staten Island are so opposed to large numbers of undocumented immigrants being housed close to schools and neighborhood facilities.

This crisis of undocumented migra-

tion would be severe enough if there were any end in sight. Instead, more buses of immigrants arrive at the Port Authority every day. New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to lessen the city’s burden by sharing it with neighboring counties, which are no more able to provide the necessary services than the city. Not surprisingly, Rockland and Orange counties are resisting through legal proceedings, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has made clear his opposition to Adams’s plan.

The only answer to this humanitarian crisis is for the Biden administration to secure our porous border as quickly as possible. Despite the president’s protestations, he doesn’t need congressional authorization to get the job done. He has the necessary power and authority.

Congress will not consider legislation on undocumented migrants already in the country until there is assurance that the border is secure, and the asylum system is reformed so that just claiming asylum won’t provide long-term sanctuary until hearings are held years in the future. Our challenge must be to stop illegal immigration while ensuring that America remains a nation of immigrants.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table. Save the kale smoothies for another time. This year, after all the pandemic deprivations and accommodations and missed celebrations, I look forward to an old-time cookout, me and my old friends: carbs and salt and fat.

Even as I write this, it feels transgressive. I’m a good girl — I am. I eat healthy day in and day out. For heaven’s sake, even on Thanksgiving I now prepare stuffed butternut squash as a main dish and cooked fruit for dessert.

Eating natural didn’t come naturally. I didn’t grow up breakfasting on mango, granola and yogurt, lunching on avocado toast and dining on six ounces of salmon. I grew up the old-fashioned way, boosted by sugar, highly processed cereal, egg salad with mayo for lunch and liver and red meat for dinner. I stored bags of potato chips under my bed. I

know, you’re as surprised as I am that I reached this age.

My parents’ childhood diet was worse. As Jewish people of European descent, they ate everything with a scoop of chicken fat on top. Chopped liver was a fave. They were poor, so my mother’s family of six would share one chicken and fill themselves up with mounds of mashed potatoes (laden with chicken fat, of course). They served up pots of soup, also glazed with fat. The preferred cooking method was frying, and they weren’t using canola oil, believe me.

My mom and dad lived to 95 and 97, which does raise the question of whether chicken fat is an undiscovered health food. In their 60s they started eating fish and chicken, broiling instead of frying, consuming very little sugar and bulking up fruits and vegetables. They also started exercising, every day, in dogged moderation.

My food evolution began in college, when, after playing the vending machine cookie and cocoa slots, I gained 12 pounds. I hadn’t thought about it before: Would eating cookies and drink-

ing sugar make me unhealthy? Was I prepared to buy all new clothes to accommodate my chocolate chip cookie habit?

As my parents improved their eating habits in the 1960s, I too educated myself about nutrition and began grazing at the salad bars rather than the dessert buffet.

I was an awful cook when we set up our first apartment. At my first official dinner party for the family, I cooked Cornish hens, plated them, and served them to our parents. They were hens on steroids, and it looked as if a flock of geese had landed on our table. When my mother-in-law stuck a fork in hers, blood spurted out.

Some food fads of the day were fondues, either chocolate or cheese, processed white bread and Tang (dehydrated orange juice). I did own a fondue pot, but eventually, dipping bread chunks into melted cheddar lost its appeal. Everyone I knew had a bun warmer to hold the doughy rolls we served with dinner.

Eventually I learned to cook, and have been doing it every day for more than 50 years. We have moved toward

the food paradigm of lots of vegetables and a small amount of protein, preferably fish. I eat lower-fat foods and less sugar because I believe in science, and I know that a hot dog a day will put me away. But one or two a year is good for my personal sense of well-being.

We all associate food with memories, and the coming together on Memorial Day, a holiday both celebratory and somber, has always included a gustatory launching of the summer season. The meal demands fresh corn and watermelon. Beer for the grownups.

This weekend, as we honor those who have given their lives keeping us safe and strong, let’s go back to basics. Even as fake news, fake intelligence and photo fakery overtake us, let’s serve up real hot dogs, rolls, sauerkraut, relish, hamburgers and ketchup, and let’s top it all off with a gaudy and gigantic red, white and blue Jell-O mold, which has no real ingredients at all aside from food coloring.

I don’t know why the prospect of an old-fashioned barbecue feels so satisfying, and I’m not going to analyze it. Just save a seat for me at the long table with the paper tablecloth and pass me a dog with the works.

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

RANDI KREISS

I know that a hot dog a day will put me away. But this weekend, serve ’em up.

resident Biden must secure our porous borders as quickly as possible.

PETER KING

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Freeport needs storm surge barriers

It’s been a little more than a decade since Freeport experienced the devastating wrath of Hurricane Sandy’s destructive force. It was an event that destroyed, or nearly destroyed, 3,500 homes. Businesses along the Nautical Mile were forced to close. And $10 million worth of infrastructure damages were left in its wake.

Freeport wasn’t alone in the experience, of course. But a lot of that impact is still felt today, serving as a stark reminder of the South Shore’s vulnerability against large storms, floods and coastal surges.

Mayor Robert Kennedy joined environmental officials and marine researchers at a village conference last year to emphasize the urgency of protecting South Shore communities from future natural disasters. More than 100,000 people could be directly impacted when disaster strikes, yet making neighborhoods resilient remains challenging thanks primarily to the financial restrictions in making it happen. Simply elevating a home inside a flood zone could cost anywhere between $80,000 to $125,000. The cumulative costs to all that could easily reach billions.

But what if there was another way?

You know, like installing storm surge barrier gates along the coasts. These durable steel or concrete gates can be strategically positioned at harbor or estuary entrances to stop surges from flooding protected areas. By closing these gates when an impending storm surge is predicted, water entry can be effectively blocked off, thus potentially minimizing damages from flooding or overflow.

Kennedy continues to emphasize the significance of installing surge barrier gates as an essential measure to fortifying

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and safeguarding Long Island’s southern shore, particularly its waterfront community. Freeport residents should take proactive steps to prevent flooding similar to what was experienced during Sandy, and combat concerns about “Zombie Houses” — abandoned properties left standing after previous disasters.

By installing storm surge barriers, Freeport can protect its residents, stabilize insurance rates, and minimize adverse effects on real estate values.

Oceanographer Malcolm Bowman joined the Long Island Regional Planning Council to study coastal resilience in-depth. Utilizing advanced modeling techniques, they have successfully reproduced natural disaster effects with predictive accuracy. At the same time, they’re understanding past events. All of this leads to a further examination of the potential impact of future storms.

And all of this only makes the case for surge barrier gates even stronger.

Storm surge barriers have proven successful in cities worldwide, including Stamford, Connecticut, as well as New Bedford, Massachusetts, and even New Orleans.

According to estimates by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stamford’s barrier system likely prevented as much as $25 million of damages during Hurricane Sandy alone. Considering all the expenses borne by taxpayers due to storm recovery costs — such as increased flood insurance premiums or depreciated waterfront properties — investing in surge barriers becomes a wise investment that protects lives and properties alike.

Nassau County surge barriers are estimated to cost roughly $200 million. This

Grogan’s letter was short on facts

To the Editor:

Re Steve Grogan’s letter to the editor, “Democrats favor felons over disabled veterans” (May 11-17), referring to the Democratic lawmakers who have decriminalized adult-use recreational marijuana in New York:

Grogan argues that Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses to sell marijuana have gone to convicted felons, without providing the context behind the assertion.

According to a March article in the Albany Times Union, state officials have reserved more than 300 “justiceinvolved” licenses in the first round, begun last November, for those previously convicted of a marijuana offense, or those whose immediate relatives were convicted. Lawmakers did so, in large part, to help compensate historically marginalized communities of color that were harmed by disproportionately higher marijuana possession arrests compared with predominately white areas.

From January to March 2018, for example, 93 percent of those arrested for marijuana possession in New York City were people of color. Of 4,087 arrests, 2,006 were Black peo-

pales in comparison to the $75 billion spent on repairs from Hurricane Sandy. And it’s not that big of a price tag considering more than $300 million already has been spent elevating homes on the South Shore, making clear long-term benefits far outweigh costs.

Although Freeport has taken steps to combat street flooding with backflow valves and dewatering pumps, a more comprehensive solution must be put in place in order to safeguard South Shore communities overall against future tide damage.

It’s not a matter of if, but when, floodwater will encroach our neighborhoods. We’ve already seen it with the likes of Sandy, Irene and Katrina, all serving as a testament to how vulnerable communities can be when subjected to extreme weather events.

We must learn from our past disasters so as to take proactive steps against future ones, if need be.

Other American cities have already understood the significance of storm barriers and taken steps to implement them. Freeport and other South Shore communities must do likewise. And quickly.

Now is the time for action, and securing government financing is essential to realizing this project. By investing in surge barriers, Freeport can safeguard its residents while also mitigating damages, stabilizing insurance rates, and increasing long-term resilience of its community.

Let us not turn a blind eye to rising sea levels and potential future storms. Let’s act decisively now by building surge-barrier gates for not only the protection of Freeport, but for the peace of mind of those who live, work and play here.

ple, 1,621 were Latino, and 287 were white, according to the Innocence Project. Yet Brookings Institution statistics from the

time tell us there was relatively little difference in marijuana use among people of different races.

Israel’s safety must be America’s priority

In many corners of the world today, instability and democratic backsliding reign supreme. We see this phenomenon playing out in real time as Russia continues its malicious invasion of Ukraine, China further cracks down on human rights, and Sudan braces for a potentially protracted civil war. In the face of such a deteriorating international security situation, it is extraordinarily important that the United States reaffirms its commitment to standing for freedom, and continues to nurture democracy around the globe wherever there is fertile soil. America’s greatest ally in this generational struggle is Israel — a free country whose miraculous establishment by the Jewish people and survival against great odds has often drawn the ire of its antisemitic, authoritarian neighbors.

Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Israel as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy, to see for myself the manifestation of that country’s great democracy and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s hard-fought freedom.

During our time in Israel, my House colleagues and I met with President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, and several other Israeli lawmakers, and briefed them on ways Congress is working to help Israel combat violence perpetrated by terrorist groups and state sponsors of terror, such as Iran.

While speaking to our Israeli partners, my colleagues and I reaffirmed our support for enhancing Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system, and announced our participation in a new joint U.S. House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group — a bilateral association of legislators from the United States and Israel designed to promote avenues of cooperation between our countries.

What’s more, the American delegation formally delivered a copy of a congressional resolution I co-sponsored that calls for

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Grogan writes that licenses went “mostly” to convicted drug dealers, without attributing the statement to a source. Meanwhile, Section 137 of the state’s cannabis law prohibits anyone convicted of marijuana trafficking within the last three years from obtaining a license, pending state board review. All license applicants must also prove they have owned a profitable, legal business for at least two years. For more, go to bit.ly/436glY2.

Finally, Grogan states that no disabled veterans have received licenses in Round One, again without attribution. The state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021, however, requires that service-disabled veterans receive priority treatment in the licensing process, along with minority- and women-owned businesses and distressed farmers.

For more, go to Cannabis.ny.gov.

SCOTT BRINTON Merrick

Larger lawsuits will only damage our health care

To the Editor:

The State Legislature is again considering legislation (A.6696/S.6636) that would exponentially expand damages awardable in wrongful death lawsuits. This bill is very nearly the same as one that was — thankfully — vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last January. The physicians at the Nassau County Medical Society and throughout the state worked tirelessly to have this bill

vetoed, but this issue is now resurfacing.

As doctors, we have great sympathy for the grieving families of our patients, and we understand that this legislation seeks to help them. However, any legislation to expand costly lawsuits must be balanced to help prevent the enormous adverse impact it would have on our health care system. Had the first bill been signed into law, it would have made it even more difficult for our struggling community hospitals and medical practices to continue to provide needed patient care.

While the new bill purports to respond to the governor’s veto, it in fact does not. Hochul identified several reasons for vetoing the earlier bill, including that it “would increase already high insurance burdens on families and small businesses and further strain already distressed health care workers and institutions,” which would be “particularly challenging for struggling hospitals in under-served communities.”

Furthermore, the governor articulated her concerns that the bill “passed without a serious evaluation of the impact of these massive changes on the economy, small businesses, individuals, and the State’s complex health care system.”

The new bill does not address these concerns. It would continue to enable the awards of new categories of damages that multiple actuarial studies show will lead to a nearly 40 percent growth in liability costs, on top of the already unaffordable costs facing our physicians and hospitals.

Studies from Diederich Healthcare show that from 2019 to 2021, New York had

the strengthening of the Abraham Accords. The accords — a historic framework brokered by Nassau County’s own David Friedman, who served as America’s ambassador to Israel — provide a path to lasting peace in the Middle East, and I am proud that a Long Islander played such a large part in their formation.

WWe were shown such warmth by the Israeli people as we toured large swaths of Jerusalem, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — moving visits to sites important to my Catholic faith. I also paid my respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem, which serves as a palpable reminder to the world that we must work tirelessly to prevent such evils from ever being carried out again.

Indeed, Jerusalem truly is a holy city, and I am grateful to the Israeli people for their considerate caretaking of so many important religious places of worship and other sacred sites. Sadly, however, the carefully maintained peace established by Israel that I observed was shattered as rockets fired from Gaza targeted innocent

Israelis in the southern sections of the country near the end of my visit — a painful reminder that Israel remains under siege, and that underscores the need for the United States to continue supporting our greatest ally in its struggle for survival.

On my flight back to New York from Jerusalem, I couldn’t help but think of those poor Israeli men, women and children forced to live in fear of indiscriminate death falling from the sky. We cannot allow this to remain the reality for the people of Israel.

I have seen firsthand how Israel stands as a beacon of hope in a world cloaked by darkness, and a shining example of the power of liberty in building a free, fair and just society. The United States must do everything in our power to safeguard our Israeli allies, for Israel’s very existence is a victory for the free world, and its success is America’s success. As a member of Congress, I will continue to do everything in my power to provide Israel the tools necessary to ensure that the blue and white banner forever flies high over the country’s eternal capital of Jerusalem. Israel will remain.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

the highest cumulative medical liability payouts of any state in the country, $1.4 billion, nearly twice as much as the secondhighest state, Florida. It also had the highest per-capita liability payment, 33 percent more than the second-highest state, Pennsylvania. And it far exceeds states like California and Texas, which New York is competing with to attract and retain the best and brightest physicians.

We just completed a budget cycle in which significant steps were taken to address the stability of our community health care providers, particularly those

providing needed care in our undeserved areas. Yet this legislation would undermine the positive steps the Legislature has taken to protect access to care.

I urge the Legislature to work toward the adoption of truly balanced legislation that can expand the rights of grieving families, while at the same time preserving our patients’ ability to continue to receive needed health care in our communities.

DR. DAVID PODWALL President, Nassau County Medical Society

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Camp Avenue School — Merrick

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito represents New York’s 4th Congressional District.

e cannot allow indiscriminate bombing to remain the reality for its people.

ANTHONY D’ESPOSITO