Freeport Herald 06-01-2023

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Marking Memorial Day in the village

Freeport Police Officer

Darryl Shim paused to greet his 3-year-old daughter, Sydney, during Monday’s parade. Find more pictures on Page 3.

Scholarship for future engineers

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Remembering a swift response to the pandemic

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on Long Island, isolating many residents, especially those already struggling with hunger. In response, Long Island Cares focused on ensuring the timely and safe distribution of food.

Founded by the late folk-rock performer Harry Chapin, a Huntington native and a Grammy Hall of Fame member, Long Island Cares acted swiftly as the pandemic spread, driven by its ethical responsibility to assist those in need. It received financial help from the federal government, enabling it to meet peo -

ple’s needs through in-person visits or home delivery.

Recognizing the need to adapt to the circumstances, Long Island Cares established pop-up distribution centers instead of organizing large-scale food drives. These centers offered “Grab and Go” emergency food boxes, providing consistent access to nutritious meals while maintaining a connection with the community.

“We have an ethical responsibility to serve people,” Dr. Jessica Rosati, Long Island Cares’ chief program officer, said. “We were fortunate enough that the federal government made a significant amount of resources CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

Freeport school district led the way during Covid crisis

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The Freeport School District rose to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. From March 2020 onward, the district swiftly adapted to the evolving situation, prioritizing the health, well-being, and education of its students.

By putting in place various support systems and leveraging existing technologies, the district acted as a local trailblazer in addressing the multifaceted impact of the pandemic.

“I must express that it is truly remarkable how, in a unified manner, we have overcome the

greatest challenge that has ever impacted us globally,” Superintendent Kishore Kuncham said.

“This celebratory time, both locally and globally, highlights the unity and resilience that brought us together. It is astonishing to witness how, despite facing extraordinary challenges throughout this three-year journey, we have effortlessly harnessed our collective strength and power to triumph.”

Even before the pandemic, the district had established measures to address learning chal-

lenges and mental health needs. That foundation served as a strong base to navigate the challenges that emerged in March 2020.

As the pandemic peaked and schools temporarily closed, the district quickly transitioned to remote and hybrid learning models. It offered both in-person and remote learning options, ensuring that students could continue their education while adhering to health guidelines. That flexible, hybrid approach helped the district minimize disruptions to

learning.

“We implemented a hybrid operation, meaning students would attend in person for a couple of days and then remotely for the rest,” Kuncham said. “We made every effort at that time to ensure the schools remained open for our students, following the guidance of health experts to the extent possible.”

The district put numerous initiatives in place to promote students’ well-being. For example, it addressed food insecurity by providing “Grab and Go” meals, allowing all students to access nutritious meals whether they were attending in-person or remote classes.

The district collaborated with CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Courtesy Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

District responded to crisis with resilience

organizations like Island Harvest to make sure families received pre-cooked meals or food boxes to sustain them for extended periods. It also partnered with medical centers such as Northwell and Mount Sinai for mental health support, vaccine distribution, and workshops to address emotional and social challenges.

To promote and support mental health, Freeport implemented programs such as the SKY (Strategies for Kids) program, which taught students mindfulness, coping skills, and relaxation techniques.

Assemblies and workshops covering self-esteem, internet safety, anti-bullying, and other topics were organized to enhance positive social skills. The district also established a behavioral health center in partnership with Cohen Children’s Medical Center, offering immediate evaluation and treatment for students in crisis.

The district also plans to create wellness centers in all schools as part of the upcoming year’s budget proposal, according to Kuncham. These centers will serve as calming spaces where students can seek emotional support, practice relaxation techniques, and engage in ageappropriate activities. Trained personnel will provide validation, model healthy coping skills, and deliver mental health interventions.

Recognizing the challenges faced by

staff, the district provided workshops and support programs to address their wellbeing and prevent burnout.

Looking to the future, Freeport is addressing learning loss by starting programs like Saturday academies, enhancing summer programming, and adding more academic support staff.

Recognizing the potential behavioral issues stemming from trauma and distress, the district also maintains a strong focus on providing comprehensive care and support to its students.

“We have come a long way, and have been on a journey to really continue to care for our students, and now, more than

ever, we prioritize it as our core responsibility,” Kuncham said. “Over the past three years, we have continuously risen to address these issues through various programs and support systems. As we move forward, we remain attentive to how circumstances evolve and shape our future.”

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

THE FREEPORT SCHOOL district demonstrated foresight and proactive measures in handling the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, prioritizing student well-being along with education.

Memorial Day parade honors fallen heroes

Thousands gather to pay tribute at Freeport Village parade

The annual Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Freeport was a resounding success, serving as a poignant reminder of the significance of honoring those who sacrificed their lives in service. Over 3,000 spectators of all ages gathered to witness the parade, which featured hundreds of marchers from various organizations including the Village of Freeport, Freeport Public Schools, and local entities, each sharing their unwavering spirit in unique ways.

Mayor Robert T. Kennedy led the procession, accompanied by 30 police officers on foot, as well as motorcycle officers and patrol vehi-

cles. The event also saw the participation of 200 firefighters and 30 firefighting apparatus. The Hempstead High School Red Devils showcased their talent and entertained the crowd with their captivating performance along the parade route.

True to the Village’s cherished tradition, the spectators couldn’t contain their enthusiasm and deep appreciation for the parade. They expressed their admiration by saluting, cheering, and even joining in the march for a brief period, showcasing their love for this cherished event.

LT. FASSANO LEADS the Nassau County Sheriff’s Honor Guard in the solemn and dignified act of flag folding, a ceremonial practice that involves the careful and precise folding of the American flag.

THE EVOLUTION OF firefighting was on full display, highlighting the remarkable progress made over the years, as evidenced by this antique vehicle.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Photos courtesy Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

THE FREEPORT HIGH School Red Devils showcased their immense pride in their school and the Village of Freeport, setting the energetic rhythm for the highly anticipated annual Village of Freeport Memorial Day Parade. Joining them were numerous firefighters, dozens of police officers, and a multitude of other dedicated parade marchers.

Jason Thomas/Herald photos

LEADING THE WAY in unity and civic pride, President Ben Jackson of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Robert Kennedy of Freeport, and District 5 Legislator Debra Mule joined forces as they marched together down the streets of Freeport during the Memorial Day Parade.

Girl Scouts to organize educational forum

Girl Scouts troop 2086 take a stand against substance abuse

By MACK OLMSTED

Intern

Three Freeport Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 2086 are working on their Silver Award, the highest honor attainable by middle school scouts. Lily, Kendell, and Adrianne have taken on the responsibility of organizing a Substance Abuse

Forum, investing a collective total of 50 hours into the planning, organization, and execution of this event. Their objective is to contribute to the community in a self-sustainable manner by devising various ideas to address its needs.

Initially, the project revolved around general safety concerns in Freeport. However, the scouts soon realized that the

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Elder Law Misconceptions

One of the most common and devastating misconceptions about elder law estate planning is that it is too late to save money from nursing home costs. On the contrary, there are crisis planning tools that may save substantial assets from being spent on nursing home costs, even after the client has already entered the nursing home. Almost always, if there are assets left, much can be saved.

There are only three ways to pay for nursing home costs – your own assets, long-term care insurance (owned by less than five percent of the population), or Medicaid provided by the government.

Many people know about the “five-year look-back period” and assume nothing can be done without advance planning. The five-year look-back rule means that if you gave any gifts away within the last five years, when asking for Medicaid to pay for expensive nursing home costs, the gift amount creates a penalty period, which results in a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Despite the five-year look-back, New York law allows people to protect assets from nursing home costs, even without pre-planning. For single applicants, you may be able to save about half of the assets through the “gift and loan” strategy. For married couples, where one spouse needs a nursing home, “spousal refusal” may protect substantial amounts of assets for the spouse at home. These techniques are discussed in detail at trustlaw.com, under “Practice Areas”, then “Medicaid Strategies”.

The five-year look-back rule does not affect eligibility of Medicaid home care, also known as “community” Medicaid. Currently, an applicant may transfer their assets out of their name and still qualify for home care in the next month.

Many assets, such as retirement accounts, rental properties and the family home in some cases, are exempt from Medicaid. The bottom line is that if someone you love is in failing health, the sooner you consult an elder law attorney the more you will likely be able to save.

issue of substance abuse was consistently raised by members of the community. This topic hits close to home for Lily, Kendell, and Adrianne as they have all witnessed friends or family members grappling with substance abuse.

The Substance Abuse Forum will adopt a panel format, featuring speakers from different backgrounds. The lineup includes a health teacher from Freeport Schools, a community member associated with the AA program at the Freeport library, a representative from the South Shore Child Guidance Center/Care Center, and a speaker from THRIVE.

While not every Girl Scout Cadette elects to pursue the Silver Award, these three girls willingly invested their time and effort over the course of eight months to bring this event to fruition. Amidst their academic commitments, the scouts diligently attended Zoom meetings to finalize the format they intend to present.

The primary aim of the forum is to raise awareness about the resources available for combating substance abuse within the community. Colleen Haithman, the troop leader of these three scouts, emphasized the importance of conveying the message that different age groups have access to distinct resources.

Haithman expressed her pride in the girls, highlighting their genuine dedication and personal connection to this cause. She noted that each of them has been directly affected by substance abuse either through close friends, family members, or acquaintances.

“I am so proud of them because this is the first project that they really had passion about this is really true and dear to their hearts,” Haithman said. “They’ve all said they know somebody either close to them, a family member or friend, that this has influenced that they’ve watched have this transpire or a friend, a family friend. Wow. The passion of it, I think, you know, it’s just near and dear to their heart.”

The panel discussion seeks to foster unity within the community by addressing the pervasive issue of substance abuse and enlightening the audience about available resources for those who choose to seek help. The event is scheduled to take place on June 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bayview Elementary School cafeteria, located at 325 West Merrick RD. Access to the event will be available through the rear parking lot.

Courtesy Girl Scouts Of Nassau County

DEDICATED FREEPORT GIRL Scout Cadettes organize Substance Abuse Forum, investing 50 hours to raise awareness and provide resources for combating substance abuse, with the event scheduled on June 9. Pictured is Freeport Troop 2453 at a recent National Grid event at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Soup Kitchen adapts through the pandemic

Soup to Nuts considers returning their services to pre-pandemic format

By MACK OLMSTED Intern

Soup to Nuts, a charitable soup kitchen that has been serving the public since 1987, has adapted its operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the organization opened its doors Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, serving multiple courses and accommodating around 100 guests per seating.

However, with the onset of the pandemic, Soup to Nuts had to modify its approach and adhere to state protocols, transitioning to a take-out meals-only system. Despite facing challenges such as the departure of some volunteers, the organization experienced an influx of new volunteers who stepped up to support the revised format. Marian Hart, copresident and treasurer of Soup to Nuts, expressed gratitude for the dedicated volunteers during this challenging time.

“You see the good that does exist that doesn’t get enough attention and people are giving, you know, volunteers are committing acts of kindness that we see constantly,” Hart said.

In the midst of the pandemic, Soup to Nuts faced significant challenges as the availability of food and donations dwindled. With a shift away from pri -

SOUP TO NUTS, a long-standing soup kitchen, has adapted its operations due to COVID19, transitioning to a take-out meals-only system and facing challenges with reduced food donations. Despite the difficulties, dedicated volunteers have stepped up, and the organization is considering a potential return to its pre-pandemic format.

marily providing hot meals, the number of visitors to Soup to Nuts went down, resulting in a drastic decrease in daily meals served to less than a hundred individuals.

Previously, the organization used to receive four pallets of food donations, but now they receive less than one pallet. Despite the initial difficulties, the dedi -

cated volunteers at Soup to Nuts rallied together and developed a new three-day system to accommodate the public’s needs.

“We were very thankful first of all to be open, and we have a bunch of wonderful volunteers,” Hart said. “They are absolutely wonderful volunteers. The soup kitchen makes a lot of us feel good.”

Currently, Soup to Nuts maintains its grab-and-go operation, providing hot meals to those in need. As the organization moves forward, its leaders are convening a meeting this week to discuss the potential reestablishment of the prepandemic format.

Co-president of Soup to Nuts, Marla Massaro stated that she supports the idea of returning to the way they operated pre-pandemic.

“Downstairs gives [the organization] a more of a comforting feeling,” Massaro said. “It’s more homey, it’s more comforting, especially in the dining room, rather than just take your lunch and leave. I think it has a more I would say comforting, you know, it’s more of warmer feeling not only weather wise but it’s just a warmth of feel.”

Following the initial meeting, a subsequent gathering with all volunteers will be held to discuss future plans. Concerns surrounding health and safety have raised apprehension among individuals, leading the organization’s leaders to anticipate a significant decline in volunteer participation.

To find additional information about Soup to Nuts, visit their website at souptonutssoupkitchen.org or head to their physical location at 61 North Grove St, Christ Lutheran Church.

Courtesy Soup to Nuts

Hofstra softball regains championship form

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program.

The Pride, aided largely by five fifthyear players who used an extra year of eligibility due to the canceled 2020 season at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, made sure the freshman class from 2019 experienced the taste of a championship and an NCAA regionals appearance after knocking off Towson with a 5-4 walk-off victory on May 13. The come-from-behind win on Hofstra’s home turf of Bill Edwards Stadium in which the Pride trailed 4-2 in the sixth inning, kept the program’s streak going of every freshman class since the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in the early 1990s hoisting a championship trophy.

“We had a very special fifth year class who really wanted to be part of that championship culture,” said second-year Hofstra coach Adrienne Clark, who as a player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002 to 2005. “It was really incredible.”

One of Hofstra’s fifth-year players, Angelina Ioppolo, stepped up in the clutch with Hofstra trailing 4-3 with two outs in

the bottom of seventh when she delivered a two RBI bases loaded single to left field setting off a raucous celebration. The hit scored fellow fifth-year player Kasey Collins with the tying run with senior Chelsea Manto then crossing the plate to clinch Hofstra’s 13th CAA title and 21st conference championship overall.

Hofstra faced adversity in the 2023 CAA title run when it fell to that same Towson team 2-1 the previous day to put the Pride in the losers bracket of the double elimination tournament. After staying alive with a 9-8 win against Long Island rival Stony Brook on the evening of May 12, Hofstra forced a deciding game with another elimination win, 6-4, against Towson.

Fifth-year player Meghan Giordano stepped up in the CAA championship run with a key three-run homer in the first Towson win to produce some key insurance when the Pride were clinging to a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning. She then blasted a solo homer in the decisive game to tie the game 2-2 in the fourth inning.

One of the biggest hits in Hofstra’s CAA championship journey came off the bench from junior Brianna Morse when the Mepham High School graduate hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the seventh with the Pride trailing 4-3 to help spark the eventually winning rally.

“She is such an amazing athlete and

person,” Clark said of Morse. “We had a lot of unsung heroes on the team.”

Morse’s younger sister, Alanna Morse, had a standout freshman season starting at third base and produced three hits in Hofstra’s NCAA regional losses to Oklahoma and Cal.. The game against topseeded Oklahoma, who entered the tourney at 54-1, on the Sooners’ home field was broadcasted nationally on ESPNU.

Another local talent who shined in the postseason was sophomore pitcher Anna Butler of Seaford, who threw two key innings of relief in the 9-8 Stony Brook win and also got time out of the bullpen in both of Hofstra’s NCAA regional games.

“She is extremely competitive in everything that she does,” Clark said of the Seaford High School graduate. “She did an incredible job of mixing up her pitches.”

While Hofstra was shut out in both of its NCAA tourney games against stiff competition, Clark hopes the experience pays dividends as she looks to grow the program back to when she was an assistant coach with the Pride decade ago and the team reached the NCAA super regionals.

“They were fearless in how they approached those games,” she said. “The experience of competing in a regional sets up the success of future teams.”

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletic Communications

ThE PRiDE CAPTuRED the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson, 5-4, after trailing late by two runs.

ChElsEA MANTO CElEBRATED after crossing the plate with the CAA championship-clinching run.

Living in a world after the Covid-19 pandemic

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

The country officially returned to normal on May 11 with the end of the federal public health emergency surrounding Covid-19 — but for many, it’s been pretty close to normalcy for months.

Virtually no one asks for proof of vaccination. Masks, while occasionally seen, have found themselves primarily back on the faces of medical professionals. And the floor markings intended to help people put six feet of distance from their neighbors have almost faded into time.

Yet, the federal end to the emergency is far from ceremonial. Washington has stopped buying vaccines and treatment, although plenty of supplies already purchased remain on-hand. It once again became more difficult to qualify for Medicaid — something that has loosened significantly at the height of the pandemic. However, states like New York isn’t expected to address eligibility at the more local level until later this summer.

And, of course, many of the financial assistance programs that had almost become commonplace are long gone, but free vaccines for children remain thanks to efforts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pfizer and Moderna — the two major pharmaceutical companies that supplied most of the country’s vaccine doses — vow they’ll continue providing free vaccines to those who can’t afford it, or don’t have the insurance to cover it.

Much closer to home, government officials with Nassau County as well as the towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, had nothing to say about the pandemic. County Executive Bruce Blakeman went after mask mandates — especially in schools — within minutes of being sworn in more than a year ago.

“The governor should adhere to the law, follow the science, and allow local officials to decide what is best for their hometown communities,” Blakeman said at the time. “Nassau is not in crisis, and shouldn’t be painted with the same broad brush as the rest of New York state.”

Unwinding Covid

This week — and in the coming weeks — the Herald is exploring local life in a post-pandemic world. We’re following up on the heroes and the stories that filled these pages from the very beginning of the pandemic lockdown, to the height of the virus invasion, to the aftermath. All with the hope we never have to experience such troubled times ever again.

And more local programs, like the Household Assistance Program that offered a $375 per household grant from federal funds, as well as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program — ended last fall, with a lot of the money unclaimed.

In the end, nearly 6.7 million positive cases were reported statewide, with New York City accounting for nearly half of that with 3.1 million cases. Long Island reported 1.1 million cases, while 5,346 people in Nassau County died.

Nearly 85 percent of people in Nassau received at least one vaccine shot, representing more than 1.1 million people — the best overall percentage in the state, behind the 88 percent from Queens and Manhattan.

One woman the coronavirus would not defeat was Nancy Casale of Wantagh. Last year, the then-95-year-old walked out of the Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on her own power, after months of fighting Covid-19 and its aftermath.

“Nancy is a wonderful soul, said Lynda Torel from the Glen Cove center. “At 95, she’s energetic, eager and willing — all the qualities that make her a fighter. She’s been on a fantastic journey. She never said ‘no.’”

Laura Lane/Herald file

NANCy CAsALE stops to thank pulmonary rehabilitation director Lynda Torel outside the Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation last July, after battling Covid-19 and its aftermath for months. Nancy never let her age — 95 — stand in the way.

One of the best. Once again. Right here in Oceanside.

High Performing in Nine Areas of Care

SHADIA SUHA, AT left, and Hilary Rojas Rosales joined Sacred Heart Academy principal Sister Jean Amore to celebrate the $40,000 scholarship and 12-week internship they earned for next fall when both begin college. Shadia and Hilary balanced an intense academic schedule with relaxing activities like raising parakeets and staying sharp on musical instruments.

Suha, Rosales earn $40K Amazon scholarships

STAFF REPORT

An internship while in high school can be extraordinary. But an internship and a scholarship?

That’s exactly what Shadia Suha and Hilary Rojas Rosales were awarded recently, the Sacred Heart Academy seniors named winners of the $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship for 2023 — and a paid summer internship with Amazon.

Returning home from school one afternoon, both young women were surprised to find the award waiting for them. The scholarship is good for $10,000 each year toward an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science. The 12-week internship will come after their freshman year in college.

That means both Shadia and Hilary will have a chance to work on some of Amazon’s groundbreaking technologies and core platforms, like Alexa voice technology, Amazon Web Services, and the Amazon retail platform.

Hilary, a Hempstead village resident, has always had a passion for computer science. She plans to attend SUNY Binghamton’s Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science in the fall. Aside from the challenging science and research program, Hilary says she’s made new friends each year in the program, while still finding time to take care of two parakeets, Bella and Jacob.

Shadia, who lives in West Hempstead, cites the friendships she’s made at Sacred Heart, as well as a research project she worked on with Brookhaven National Laboratories, which helped reinforce her passion for the study of medicine through engineering and robotics.

And somehow she still finds time to play the violin, the piano and the guitar — just for fun.

“Not only are Shadia and Hilary intelligent, hardworking scholars, they lead with compassion, courage and commitment,” said Sister Jean Amore, Sacred Heart’s principal, in a release.

“Sacred Heart Academy is so proud of them.”

Sacred Heart’s focus in science and math prepares students to apply their scientific knowledge to real-world challenges. Both Shadia and Hilary have spent a great deal of time in Sacred Heart’s science research center, a stateof-the-art facility designed specifically for student-developed research projects.

Students from historically under-represented and under-served communities represent just 18 percent of computer science bachelor’s degrees across the country, according to Victor Reinoso, global director of philanthropic education initiatives at Amazon.

“We believe that connecting students to computer science education and opportunities help create a more equitable and inclusive future — across all industries and sectors — for generations to come,” Reinoso added, in a release.

Those winning Amazon scholarships were selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community involvement, work experience, future goals and financial need. In all, Amazon handed out 400 such scholarships across the country.

Founded in 1949, Sacred Heart Academy is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Current students come from more than 40 school districts, and graduates go on to recognized top-tier colleges and universities.

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

Career Exploration: Hone your research skills and uncover exciting new career possibilities.

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.

Earn Money: Don't miss out on the chance to earn money while gaining valuable experience and exploring your career options!

WORKSITE PARTNERS

Partner with the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at HempsteadWorks and provide valuable work experience to youth while expanding your business's staff at no cost. The program pays participant wages in full, so there's no financial burden on the hosting employer. As a SYEP worksite, you can play a vital role in the region's economic development and access a pool of talented, hyperlocal youth who are the future workforce.

Please review the important information below for details on this summer's program.

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

Don Clavin Supervisor

Minority Millennials declare they are future

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

They come from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and even more diverse plans for their individual futures. They are Minority Millennials, and they visited Hofstra University recently as a way to prepare to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The summit — which took place at the school’s David S. Mack Complex — was known as “We are the Future,” featuring sessions and presentations from a lineup of today’s thought leaders that included elected officials the state’s lieutenant governor, a number of New York City councilmembers, and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling.

The summit featured workshops and panel sessions designed to emphasize the importance of civic power, financial literacy, and taking on leadership roles. It featured live programming aimed to promote civic power and economic freedom, all while educating and empowering Black and brown young people from across the five boroughs and Long Island.

Minority Millennials is a nonprofit civic and youth development organization founded in 2017, and serves as a resource for emerging generations of color as they seek equity in social, political and economic developments.

“We created Minority Millennials and

now the We are the Future summit to bridge the gap between policy culture,” said Dan Lloyd, founder and president of Minority Millennials, in a release.

“We firmly believe the fundamental piece to economic freedom is ensuring young people of color are educated about the value of civic engagement.

Once a person understands their role in society and how powerful their voice is within a larger democracy, their leverage of power shifts, and their ability to develop both personally and professionally dramatically increases.”

In an effort to access inter-generational networking opportunities, the summit

included panel sessions and keynote presentations from New York City public advocate Jumaane Williams, as well as Suffolk County police commissioner Rodney Harrison, and Gen-Z activist Chelsea Miller.

“Coming up, the people who had the biggest impact on me and my future were the people who looked like me. Who gave me a chance. And who led by example,” said Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso, in a release. “I’m glad to see the We are the Future summit creating this opportunity, not just for young adults, but for the adults who have a responsibility to empower the next generation of change-makers.”

AT&T was a major supporter of the summit, providing 1,000 free tickets for Long Island, Bronx, and Brooklyn high school students to attend.

“AT&T is proud to support such an important and meaningful summit, and applauds the organizers and all of the esteemed presenters for their commitment to engage in meaningful conversation about the importance of civic responsibility,” said Magdalonie ParisCampbell, a spokeswoman for AT&T, in a release. “As a company that connects people across all aspects of life, we are thrilled to support this effort to engage so many New York City and Long Island youth with the opportunity to inspire them to be the next generation of changemakers and civic leaders.”

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Elder Law Misconceptions

One of the most common and devastating misconceptions about elder law estate planning is that it is too late to save money from nursing home costs. On the contrary, there are crisis planning tools that may save substantial assets from being spent on nursing home costs, even after the client has already entered the nursing home. Almost always, if there are assets left, much can be saved.

There are only three ways to pay for nursing home costs – your own assets, long-term care insurance (owned by less than five percent of the population), or Medicaid provided by the government.

Many people know about the “five-year look-back period” and assume nothing can be done without advance planning. The five-year look-back rule means that if you gave any gifts away within the last five years, when asking for Medicaid to pay for expensive nursing home costs, the gift amount creates a penalty period, which results in a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Despite the five-year look-back, New York law allows people to protect assets from nursing home costs, even without pre-planning. For single applicants, you may be able to save about half of the assets through the “gift and loan” strategy. For married couples, where one spouse needs a nursing home, “spousal refusal” may protect substantial amounts of assets for the spouse at home. These techniques are discussed in detail at trustlaw.com, under “Practice Areas”, then “Medicaid Strategies”.

The five-year look-back rule does not affect eligibility of Medicaid home care, also known as “community” Medicaid. Currently, an applicant may transfer their assets out of their name and still qualify for home care in the next month.

Many assets, such as retirement accounts, rental properties and the family home in some cases, are exempt from Medicaid. The bottom line is that if someone you love is in failing health, the sooner you consult an elder law attorney the more you will likely be able to save.

Courtesy Daniel Lloyd

MINoRIty MILLENIALs fIRst We are the Future summit at Hofstra University, emphasized to Black and brown young people the importance of civic power, financial literacy and taking on leadership roles.

STEPPING OUT

Mamma Mia

Celebrated South Shore

Some final notes: music director bids farewell

By Karen Bloom

t’s the end of era. The South Shore Symphony’s distinguished music director and conductor Scott Jackson Wiley will pass on his baton after the orchestra’s performance at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday.

Broadway comes to Long Island with Plaza Theatrical’s staging of ‘Mamma Mia,’ based on ABBA’s timeless songs. Journey to the Greek Isles in this jukebox musical. ABBA’s greatest hits are woven into the sunny tale, an ultimate feel-good show. On the eve of her wedding, a bride’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings three men from her mother’s past back to the place they last visited 20 years ago. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs — from ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Take A Chance On Me,’ to ‘Super Trouper’ and ‘Thank you For the Music’ — an enchanting story of family and friendship unfolds. Relive those ‘70s melodies in a joyous show that’ll have everyone humming along.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

The annual concert at the majestic church is a fitting finale to Wiley’s 25-year tenure. The full orchestra — all 80 musicians — demonstrate the breadth and depth of their musicianship performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” The Diocesan Choir with guest soloists — along with organist Michael Bauer, director of music at St. Agnes — also participate. The vast work, lasting nearly 90 minutes, commands a complete orchestra, with extra brass, choir, soprano and contralto soloists.

“This is the third time in 25 years that we’ve played it,” says principal cellist Wayne Lipton, who is delighted the orchestra has another opportunity to perform Mahler’s masterpiece with Wiley at the podium.

“It’s an overwhelming experience with the sound of so many musicians. The music is just incredible,” he says. “It’s a very dramatic piece. Each time we do it, the audience jumps to their feet at the end.”

He expects a similar reaction yet again.

“The organ in the last movement is very powerful. Plus, we have a huge amount of brass, five trumpets and 11 or 12 French horns. So that’s a lot of firepower, plus two harps and the organ. You add it all together and it’s a powerful statement. If I were going out as a conductor, this is the piece I’d want to conduct. We’re so pleased to play it as his swan song.”

By Karen Bloom

WHERE WHEN

• June 4, 7 p.m.

From their roots in the Five Towns back in 1983, the South Shore Symphony has grown and flourished as a regional orchestra of note. For much of that time, Lipton — as the orchestra’s president since 1991 — and Wiley, who came on board in 1997, have been a forceful presence in guiding the orchestra through its many phases of growth.

Thursday, June 1, 2 p.m.; Friday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 2:30 p.m., $49, $45 seniors. Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com, or call (516) 599-6870.

Pat McGann

• Free admission; $20 per person suggested donation

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

• St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre

“When Scott arrived, we were playing at South Shore Middle School. Since then, we’ve grown exponentially,” Lipton says. “For me, I’ve learned the orchestral repertoire as principal cellist. He took his time with us and challenged us. One of his greatest attributes is as a teacher.” (Wiley taught at Mannes College and as a diction coach in Italian, French, Spanish and Catalan, among his other roles).

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

“I’m proud to have been the music director of the South Shore Symphony for these past 25 years and to be named its Conductor Laureate,” Wiley says. “It’s been immensely rewarding to have worked in close collaboration with Wayne Lipton, an important leader in the community. Through the orchestra’s residency at the Madison Theatre and under its director Angelo Fraboni, we have established an enduring bond with Molloy University, and have forged extraordinary musical partnerships.

• Visit SSSymphony.org for information

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

“I am also proud as well to have founded and directed Long Island Lyric Opera, under the sponsorship of Marty Bevilaqua, and to have brought operatic masterpieces by Mozart, Bizet and Puccini to the Madison Theatre. A home for all serious orchestral musicians, I am particularly pleased that the South Shore Symphony continues to draw an ever-increasing number of its players from the ranks of the gifted and dedicated music teachers of Long Island, who are the true stewards of music in the community.

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

The orchestra’s move to the then-newly opened Madison Theatre on the Molloy University campus in 2012 brought Wiley and his orchestra to greater prominence. New collaborations included a yearly performance of “The Nutcracker” with local dance company, Leggz Ltd. Dance. There was also opera and musical productions with University’s CAP21 theatre arts students, and special guests.

“I’m honored to pass the baton to maestro Adam Glaser, of Hofstra University and the Juilliard School, and I look forward greatly to following the orchestra under his leadership.”

“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.”

“It’s been a long and successful trip with Scott,” Lipton adds. “I’m thrilled to have been a part of his life all these years.”

As for Wiley, an accomplished French hornist who also plays the violin, the piano, and the flamenco guitar, it’s a time of transition. But not certainly not “retirement,” in the traditional sense.

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.

Wiley will remain active as music director of the Centre Symphony Orchestra in Manhattan and as a guest conductor. He will also continue as a conducting teacher and coach, and with his own studies.

His musical journey continues, as it surely does for the South Shore Symphony. “It’s been a wonderful year,” Lipton adds. “This the best orchestra we’ve ever had and a nice way to end our run with Scott. We’re a wonderful family of people creating together and there’s much more to come.”

“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

Jessie’s Girl

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.

It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back— as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the Eighties’ vibe with a 10th anniversary edition of their popular concert experience. It features a lineup that includes four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons, backed by a dynamic band. Throw on top of that dynamic choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theatre meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz.

Friday, June 2, 8 p.m. $45, $35, $30, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY.com.

Photos courtesy South Shore Symphony

Maestro Scott Jackson Wiley (top right) will pick up his baton one more time as conductor of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for its annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral.

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 Beautiful and Damned’

Enjoy a musical interpretation of the classic novel at Westbury House, Friday, June 9, 7-10 p.m. Before there was Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Beautiful and Damned”: a story that delves into the psychological tribulations of, at first, having everything you’ve ever wanted. What first presents itself as a beautiful love story quickly turns harrowing as the characters struggle to keep themselves afloat. As New York City tumbles into the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald’s characters tumble down a financial and psychological spiral they may never recover from. This adaptation by Brooke Di Spirito combines Fitzgerald’s meticulously detailed novel with the elements of a stage musical: a brand new script, score, choreography. Reservations required. $40. 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, Saturday, 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.

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, June 3, 10:3011:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad Are Friends.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Broadway on Long Island

Plaza Theatrical goes to the Greek Isles with this enchanting tale, based on ABBA’s timeless songs, Friday, June 2, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 3, 2:30 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

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.

Nassau Library Tour

THE SCENE

Iris Dement

The Americana singersongwriter visits the Landmark stage, Friday, June 9, 8 p.m., with her timeless songs that blend traditional folk, country, and gospel influences. Iris DeMent is considered one of the finest singer-songwriters in America today, with an inimitable voice as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really.” Her unforgettable melodies are rooted in hymns, gospel and old country music. Praised for her storytelling and songwriting abilities, her career has spanned over three decades, seven studio albums and collaborations with John Prine, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, among others. On her transcendent new record, “Workin’ On A World,” DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world, but implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing. Her songs are her way of healing our broken inner and outer spaces. $43, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

June

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.

June 3

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.

New Alzheimer’s respite care park offers some peace

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

A new space dedicated exclusively to those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families has been added to Eisenhower Park.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Nassau County opened a new respite care relief park to help those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, as well as their caregivers. The Eisenhower Park location is the second one of its sort in the country — the only other one is in the Town of Babylon.

More than 50,000 people on Long Island — or 3 percent — live with Alzheimer’s disease. Across the country, that number jumps to 6.2 million people — or one in every 53 — said Chuck Fuschillo, president and chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. There are more than 100,000 caregivers.

We created “a respite relief park to give them a place to get out in the open,” Fuschillo said. “Obviously in the beautiful park that’s here in Eisenhower Park, but also for the caregivers to come to a safe setting to avoid caregiver burnout. The caregivers in this county — and throughout the island — really are our heroes.”

The park was created both to serve those living with the disease, and to recognize the caregivers. It includes educational information about dementia and Alzheimer’s, along with benches, a brick walkway, a gazebo, and greenery. Its purpose is to enable a caregiver to have much-needed relief, and learn more about what resources are available for them.

It’s also a place for a caregiver and their individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia to come and chat in a peaceful, outdoor area.

“This is an integral part of what this park is about,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. “It’s not just about sporting events, it’s not just about cultural

events, it’s not just about entertainment — it’s about a place where people can go to be with nature, in a peaceful setting. And it’s incredibly important to those who have been afflicted with Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Blakeman heard from many who have family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia about how disrupting it is for those families.

“They need places to go. They need programs. And that’s what the American Alzheimer’s Foundation does,” the county executive said.

“They create these programs. They create an environment to help not only people who are afflicted, but also those people who are living with it each and every day — the families and the caregivers.”

Private donors funded the park’s creation. Other money came from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a charitable organization that gives money for health care and health-related initiatives in New York. The foundation helped fund the Town of Babylon location, and a new one that will be built in Yonkers this fall.

Fuschillo thanked county legislator Tom McKevitt for taking the lead on the project after the legislature approved the park.

“Alzheimer’s is not only so tough for the person who’s going through it, but especially to the family and caregivers — it’s completely consuming to their life,” McKevitt said. “They want to have a place where they can go with their relative, with their loved one, and have a few moments of peace.”

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America was founded in 2002 by Bert Brodsky, whose mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease between 1980 and 1992. At the time that he was caring for her, Brodsky found there was not a lot of information out there regarding the disease, and he struggled with how to find support.

Now, the foundation helps hundreds of thousands of people annually.

“I never thought I could affect anybody’s life but my own, but I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to start the foundation and help those families that are dealing with this terrible, terrible disease,” Brodsky said.

“The respite park is a perfect example of what could happen when you put your mind to something, and you try and make the world just a little bit better.”

Mallory Wilson/Herald BeRt BROdSkY, the founder and board chair of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, shares his experience of taking care of his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, during the unveiling of a respite care relief park at Eisenhower Park’s Field 6.

State parks prepare for busy summer of sharks

By MICHAEL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

Excited about summer, but nervous about sharks? There are a few things to know.

Above all, state officials have a comprehensive plan they say will ensure swimmers and boaters will be safe from sharks this summer. Joining forces to make that happen are the state’s parks, recreation, and historic preservation office, along with the environmental conservation department and the state police. All will increase surveillance along every state park beach.

“With New Yorkers and visitors alike preparing to enjoy our beautiful Long Island beaches all summer long, their safety is our top priority,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said, in a release. “I encourage all New Yorkers to listen to local authorities, follow guidance, and take precautions to ensure a safe and responsible beach trip this summer.”

How state officials will patrol parks deserves a big thanks from technology. Some 18 drones will monitor beaches for sharks — up from eight last year, Nearly three-dozen state staffers — from police to lifeguards — have or will be trained, all by Fourth of July weekend.

Two new Yamaha WaveRunners — what many might know as jetskis — have been assigned to lifeguards to patrol both Jones Beach and Robert Moses state parks.

To keep swimmers away from high levels of fish activity — where sharks are more likely to prowl — buffer zones will be created between swimming areas and surf fishing areas.

“The action being taken along the South Shore of Long Island will give us eyes in the sky and along the coastline,” state parks commissioner Eric Kulleseid said. “Over the past two seasons, we’ve learned that drones are the most effective mecha-

nism to detect environmental conditions that could attribute to shark activity.”

Those environmental conditions include areas with seals, schools of fish, diving birds, and murky water. Shark activity also can be higher at dusk, night and dawn, according to experts.

Should a shark be sighted at any beach, swimming will be suspended for at least one hour. That sighting then will be referred to the Long Island Coastal Awareness Group,

an environmental organization which consists of more than 200 people from municipalities, agencies, and private beach operators from Queens and Long Island.

There was higher-than-usual amount of shark activity off of Long Island last summer, including one documented shark attack on Jones Beach. Other places on the island with confirmed shark attacks included two on Smith Point Beach, and one each on Ocean Beach, Seaview Beach, and Fire Island.

The Ocean Beach attack was identified as a sand tiger shark, which is native to Long Island’s waters. Typically docile, these are the sharks one might see on a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead.

One of the attacks at Smith Point Beach was confirmed to be a tiger shark — most likely a juvenile.

None of the attacks were fatal, but the increased activity prompted the environmental conservation department to ease fears. State biologists Jim Gilmore and Chris Scott made two things clear to reporters last year — shark activity is not as dangerous as “Jaws” might lead you to believe. And shark activity means the environment of Long Island waters is doing well.

According to Gilmore and Scott, Long Island beachgoers may have let their guard down in recent years because the environment had not been thriving enough to support normal levels of shark activity.

“Many of our coastal shark species are protected now because they had declined,” Gilmore said, at the time. “And they were an important predator in the marine environment. So overall, this is good news for the marine environment and our ecosystems.”

Scott emphasized that seeing these ocean predators at Long Island beaches is completely normal.

“If you went to the woods in Alaska, you might see a bear,” he said. “If you go to the ocean here on Long Island, you might interact with a shark.”

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file

THErE CouLd BE sharks lurking in this choppy water off of Jones Beach’s West End. But if there are, there’s a few things to know — like the state is putting resources into protecting swimmers from sharks, and that shark activity is a sign of a healthy environment.

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Public Notices

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).

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

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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:

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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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

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

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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

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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 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

Public Notices

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

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

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

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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

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.

aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSJN347 76286

139678

LEGAL NOTICE

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:

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

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. FAY MATTANA, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100246 139743

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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

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)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC

HEARING - June 15, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M.

Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 139843

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TIME

CHANGE

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)

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 be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007021/2011. The

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

/s/ Matthew E. Minniefield,

BY:

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.

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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 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

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 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

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INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions.

All applications are nonconforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located.

Application #2023-2307 Guy Lombardo Ave., Business B - Section 62/Block 080/Lot 6 - Jude Derivois - Use building for church assembly.

Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-172(3)- Required parking spaces.

Application #2023-8327 Arthur St., Residence A - Section 62/Block 090/Lot 117 - Blanca Marquez - Install 213’ of 6’ high PVC fence with 2 walk gates. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-171D(3)Fences and enclosures.

Application #2023-9 - 27 Lenox Pl., Residence ASection 62/Block 058/Lot 16 - Joseph ArguetaMaintain a 23’ x 23’ detached wood frame garage. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-39(A)- Sky exposure plane.

Application #2023-10131 W. Merrick Rd., Business B - Section 62/Block 108/Lot 23 -

Freeport Realty LLCInstallation of four (4) ground signs. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-212Ground signs. Application #2023-11131 W. Merrick Rd., Business B - Section 62/Block 108/Lot 23 -

Freeport Realty LLCRemove existing canopy over existing dispensers, install 49’ x 42’ canopy over four (4) new dispensers, convert existing service station building (2,365 sq.ft.) to (2,040 sq.ft.) convenience store with drive thru and associated site improvements. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-325Parking, §210-86(A)Front yards. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees’ of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, for June 5, 2023, June 19, 2023, July 3, 2023, July 17, 2023, July 31, 2023, August 14, 2023 and August 28, 2023, will start at 5:00 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Main Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the Legislative Session and enter into Executive Session until 5:30 P.M. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

DATED:May 25, 2023 Freeport, New York 139782

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST XI-B, Plaintiff, vs. SONIA M. TORRES A/K/A SONIA TORRES, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

After Inquest and Appointment of Referee and Amendment of Caption duly entered on November 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 104 East Pennywood Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a 104 Pennywood Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 443 and Lots 200-202.

Approximate amount of judgment is $516,170.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604308/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held

the north side steps

LONG ISLAND CARES, founded by the late Harry Chapin, focused on timely and safe food distribution during the pandemic, providing emergency food and educational resources.

DESPITE A SURGE in demand and reduced support, the organization has adapted through popup distributions.

Public Notices

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 Ricciardi, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 191802-1 139846

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 603552/2020 COUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. IVAN MAGLOIRE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FLORENTINE MAGLIORE; YOLANDE MAGLOIRE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF FLORENTINE MAGLIORE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES TO THE ESTATE OF FLORENTINE MAGLIORE, 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; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ROBIN MAGLOIRE, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 169 EAST SEAMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520

Section: 55, Block: 374, Lot: 28

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

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 $510,000.00 and interest, recorded on August 18, 2006, in Liber M 30868 at Page 112, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 169 EAST SEAMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520.

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

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated: May 19, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION 2005-2XS TRUST FUND, Plaintiff AGAINST RAYMOND GRAHAM, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 26, 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 July 5, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 68 GRANT STREET, 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 100, LOT 681. Approximate amount of judgment $493,060.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003330/2014. 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”.

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L.I. Cares tackled food scarcity amid pandemic

available to our industry. This assistance greatly aided us in meeting the needs of the individuals who were seeking our help.”

During the pandemic, the demand for assistance surged, with Long Island Cares experiencing a 60 percent increase in individuals accessing their emergency food programs. This rise is attributed to increased costs of goods, inflation, and the gradual relaxation of pandemic-related provisions.

Unfortunately, the organization still faces resource limitations due to reduced support, while the underlying issues persist.

The Freeport pantry, at 21 E. Sunrise Highway, has emerged as the busiest among Long Island Cares’ pantries, distributing a staggering 462,000 meals to the community in 2022 — more than double the number provided by the second-busiest location, in Lindenhurst. The substantial rise in demand was evident as local residents grapple with the challenges of affording nutritious food for their families amidst inflation.

that a significant portion of the population falls below the poverty level, defined as a family income of $55,000 or less on Long Island. Additionally, many residents face the risk of being unable to meet their food needs, as they must earn less than $30,000 to qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

“I don’t see it as a burden on our shoulders,” Rosati said. “Instead, I view it as an opportunity to overcome challenges, as nonprofits inevitably encounter challenges.”

Covid

To address the growing demand, Long Island Cares seeks additional funding, potentially through the New York state budget specifically targeting childhood food insecurity. However, concerns exist over potential cuts in programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which may further strain the food network.

Rosati, who oversees Freeport and four other satellite facilities, said the organization has seen a 90 percent surge in individuals requiring assistance to feed their families, driven by factors such as rising inflation, fluctuating employment, and the expiration of state waivers that had provided temporary relief for Long Island families.

“The pantry has become a staple in the Freeport community over the past plus decade,” Rosati said. “But what we’ve seen over the course of the last year, has been astonishing, or rather alarming is more the word to use.”

Rosati and her team believe that the closure of a food provider in the area last year contributed to the surge in demand at the Freeport pantry as individuals sought to supplement the loss.

A recent study released by the Suffolk County Legislature, titled “Still Struggling in Suburbia: The Unmet Challenges of Poverty in Suffolk County,” indicates

Despite procurement challenges caused by disrupted supply chains and rising costs, Long Island Cares strives to ensure equitable food access for all. Nonprofits, including Long Island Cares, have experienced increased financial burdens as average donations decline and people have less disposable income to contribute.

Long Island Cares remains steadfast in its mission, advocating for Long Islanders in need. Its efforts focus on raising awareness and securing funding to address ongoing challenges and meet the community’s food needs.

“The average donation is going down, which reflects the fact that individuals are giving less due to their limited resources,” Rosati said. “It sets off a chain reaction where resources go away, costs rise, and donated funds lose their impact. This ripple effect creates obstacles for nonprofits to effectively fulfill their missions. But that doesn’t mean we won’t do our darndest to continue to advocate and bring awareness to the issues that that surround Long Islanders. By doing so, we aim to channel funding towards meeting the pressing needs of our community.”

Photos courtesy Long Island Cares

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The successful candidate should possess: Knowledge of research-based instructional programs & practices; exp. w/ teacher supervision & evaluation; a record of successfully improving learning experiences and enhancing school to home communication; and can provide a supportive environment with knowledge of social-emotional competencies, restorative practices, and promote a culturally responsive educational climate.

Salary Range: $95,000 to $105,000

NYS SDA/SDL/SBL Certification Required plus 3 yrs. exp as a classroom teacher preferred.

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The successful candidate should possess: Knowledge of research-based instructional programs & practices; exp. w/ teacher supervision & evaluation; a record of successfully improving learning experiences and enhancing school to home communication; and can provide a supportive environment with knowledge of social-emotional competencies, restorative practices, and promote a culturally responsive educational climate.

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Roof shingles are chosen depending on the slope of the roof. For example, a steeper slope will get greater wear due to the velocity of the running water, so a heavier architectural shingle is my first choice. Thinner shingles can be used on less sloped roofs, although I recommend the longerlasting, more heavily constructed shingles for steep and low slopes anyway, because they tend to last longer.

If the slope of the roof is less than 3 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally, called a 3-in12 pitch, then you should pay more attention to the underlayment. You should pay more, and get the self-adhering, flexible membrane, often referred to as “ice and water shield,” although that is actually a trade name of W.R. Grace. The code refers to the membrane as “ice barrier underlayment.”

The current building code allows for roofing shingles on a 2-inch to 12-inch pitch, but be mindful that building codes establish the minimum requirement, and failure can easily occur on a lower sloping roof when ice forms and water pools and backs up under the shingles and through the hundreds of nail holes that were made when the shingles were nailed into place. Flexible membrane underneath has performed very well over the life of roofing, and grips the nails to limit leaking, but be safe and have the membrane installed across the entire roof. The code requires only that the membrane be installed around the perimeter edges of the roof and on either side of the roof ridge.

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The problems with lighting companies date back to the early 1960s, when the Long Island Lighting Company was Public Enemy No. 1. Those of you who were living on Long Island at the time should remember that just uttering the word LILCO would get somebody mad. It was a powerful organization that had many friends in high places, but it made mistake after mistake, and its ratepayers wanted heads to roll. The company’s biggest calamity was when power was knocked out for weeks while its chair-

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man was in Italy. He didn’t come home until it was too late, and that was the moment of truth.

For the following 20 years, ratepayers demonstrated, howled, screamed and went to war against LILCO, demanding that the state take it over. In 1988, Gov. Mario Cuomo signed a bill establishing the Long Island Power Authority, whose sole purpose was to take over LILCO and keep the lights on forever. LIPA bought out LILCO, and took over its workforce and operations. LIPA did a decent job, but it was always understood that someday the Long Island operation would be contracted out to a larger utility company.

Around 2010, LIPA decided to publicly ask the utility industry to consider operating on the island. Two companies, Con Edison and Public Service Electric and Gas, offered to become the power provider. Con Ed was well known, but many new arrivals from New York City had a bad taste in their mouths from its service, and PSEG began to get serious consideration. It had a lot of friends in high places, and in a short time won the con-

tract to provide electrical power to Long Island’s 1.3 million residents. The utility got a bad break when, two days after its contract took effect, the Island was hit with a major snowstorm, but we Islanders can be very forgiving, and PSEG was spared any criticism.

The romance with PSEG continued for quite some time, until we had three 100year storms in one year. Thousands of ratepayers were without power for weeks, and the company’s response was slow and inefficient. Part of the reason it was unable to get its customers post-storm relief was the aged power system. Its communication operation, as well, was antiquated, and the grid had to be made stronger and more efficient. That took money, and that meant rate increases. PSEG began taking long-overdue steps such as massive tree trimming, but the bonds of love had already broken.

Over the past few years, there has been a new effort to get the state to consider letting the power system be managed locally again, but with a whole new approach: municipalization, which means that LIPA would be overseen by a

whole new bunch of local citizens who would be responsible for its operation. The state created a commission and gave it $2 million for hearings and consultants. To date, the process has fallen flat, and it will be some time before it gets moving ahead again.

There are two things wrong with the drive to let John Q. Citizen run the power system. First of all, why not sit down with other power companies and see if they are willing to be the operators? It’s possible that we can find a company with the credentials to keep the lights on without jumping into some untested, citizenrun operation.

Second, even if we can’t immediately find a suitor, giving a group of local neighbors the power to dictate to professionals is a very dangerous move. Long Islanders don’t ask for much in the course of the average day. They need their lights to stay on, and the best way to accomplish that is to have people running our system who know what they’re doing.

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

Summer reading: To escape or go deep?

Of course, we must have a summer to take up the subject of summer reading. Which reminds me of a great book about Krakatoa, which was blown to oblivion in 1883 when a volcano erupted, creating what became known as the year without a summer. The book “Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded,” by Simon Winchester, explains that the massive volume of debris thrown into the atmosphere darkened the world for months, not just in Indonesia, but around the globe.

of those people who eventually combusts from the pressure of awful news in the world and starts screaming at the TV or running down the street with my hair on fire. When I was a kid, my escape from stress was reading, and it still is. Still, it’s so hard to concentrate when I see with my own eyes glaciers the size of Rhode Island breaking off the Antarctic continent.

Possibility of Life,” by Jaime Green, on the search for other life in the universe. Think of it as the ultimate escape: Who’s out there, and how can we make contact? Spoiler alert: They won’t come in human form.

nonfiction account of an American soldier who goes back to Afghanistan after the war. His mission is to find the man who worked with him in country and help him escape.

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Anyway, what I was saying is that we’ve had plenty of chill winds this spring, but the days ahead look promising. If you’re still in indoor mode, you might pick up Winchester’s book and commiserate with the millions of people in the 19th century who lived in the shade of Krakatoa. I would put that book in the category of “escape,” and I would add a few to the list for those reading to run away. Heaven knows, many of us have our traveling pants on. I feel as if I could become one

But we must persist. Add to the escape literature a blockbuster by a prince of a guy, Harry, the Duke of Sussex. He narrates “Spare,” the audible version of his memoir, in a warm and ironic voice. His tone is intimate and his affect is humble. The royals are an endless source of skullduggery and palace intrigue. This book is infused with tasty morsels of delicious gossip.

Also, pick up “Priestdaddy,” by Patricia Lockwood, the comic memoir of her childhood in a rectory as the daughter of a priest. She uses her own life as copy, and she gets why it would be an entertaining subject even for those of us whose fathers aren’t priests but just fathers.

One more on that list would be “The

If distraction and escape aren’t possible, if you’re too consumed by the political and cultural moment, then just give in and read deeply and widely so you can broaden your base of information and at least understand why the world is going to hell.

I’m leaning toward nonfiction and short stories these days. Try “The Great Leveler,” by Walter Scheidel. In this wellreviewed nonfiction book, he argues that only catastrophes like pandemics and great, violent upheavals like world wars can ever address economic inequality. Hey, you’re depressed anyway — might as well be educated as to why.

“The Soul of America,” by the great Jon Meacham, is a glorious history that basically asks, over many illuminating pages: How do we save our democracy?

“The Naked Don’t Fear the Water,” by Matthieu Aikins, is a timely and telling

“Tenth of December,” on the other hand, is both escapist and deep. The short stories by George Saunders — author of the popular and weird “Lincoln in the Bardo” — are challenging, but you can do it. They require concentration and focus, and that’s a good thing, because it means you may be able to tune out the news. I can’t begin to explain the stories; they defy summarizing. But I urge you to read them and absorb what Saunders has to say about our American culture.

Finally, you can read any number of books about the rise of Donald Trump, the end of civility in America, the undermining of our democracy and the threat of totalitarianism. But if you truly want to examine the real possibilities of the past serving as prologue to the present, try a nonfiction masterpiece, “Hitler,” by Ian Kershaw. One critic called it “mesmerizing,” and said that what was most amazing was the number of opportunities when Hitler might have been stopped in his mad rise to power. Nuf said.

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

Broaden your base of info, and understand why the world is going to hell.

But giving neighbors the power to dictate to professionals is dangerous.

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Learn about dementia, for your sake and others’

Memory loss is common as we get older. Going to the grocery store and forgetting what you went there for. Trying to remember the name of an actor from your favorite movie. Even panicking because you have no idea where you left your keys.

These are experiences many people can relate to, especially once you reach your 50s.

But memory loss may be more than just a sign of aging. It can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. More than 55 million people worldwide live with the disease or another type of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Now is a great time to get checked, because early detection could make a major difference in how the disease progresses.

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but doctors recommend medications like galantamine, rivastigmine and donepezil. They’re helpful, according to the National Institute on Aging, because they prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is important for memory and learning.

Put simply, the drugs help nerve cells communicate.

There are opportunities for everyone to observe Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Spreading the word about the

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importance of being tested for the disease as well as learning about the different types of dementia is something everyone should do.

And knowing the signs of Alzheimer’s can help you help others. The most obvious, of course, is memory loss — specifically about recent events. Difficulty completing tasks that were once part of your routine is another. And sometimes people’s personalities change, and they may become more aggressive, angry or hopeless.

Not being able to find the right word to express oneself is often another sign, as is an inability to do tasks that were once routine.

And while it might not seem related, it really is important to prevent and address hearing loss, even if it involves buying hearing aids. According to Johns Hopkins, hearing loss is estimated to account for 8 percent of dementia cases. Scientists believe hearing loss may actually be a cause of dementia. When you can’t hear, your brain works overtime as it strains to hear and fill in the gaps, which comes at the expense of other thinking and memory systems.

Researchers are also finding that hearing loss causes people to be less engaged. We can all think of a relative who sits in a corner and doesn’t participate at family functions, complaining they can’t hear

The Herald seemed intent on misleading its readers as to the actions of U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in last week’s story “D’Esposito wants George Santos out of Congress.”

The article stated that D’Esposito “spoke out in support of a resolution to expel his fellow Long Island Republican representative,” leaving the impression that he did all he could to remove Santos from Congress.

What the article left out, however, is that D’Esposito did not vote to expel Santos. Instead, he introduced the resolution that resulted in the matter of expulsion being referred to the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating Santos since March.

D’Esposito disingenuously defended this vote by claiming that it would be the “quickest way” to rid Congress of Santos. Of course, that is false. The quickest way would have been for the majority of House Republicans — including all those who have called for Santos’ removal — to vote for his expulsion.

Instead, a direct vote on expulsion was blocked by the D’Esposito resolution. While D’Esposito’s rhetoric on Santos is welcome, actions speak louder than words. The people of Long Island and the nation deserved better.

JAY K. GOLDBERG

This Floridian agrees with Kremer about DeSantis

To the Editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Something’s going wrong in Florida” (May 18-24): I totally agree with his observations.

Back in the 1970s, I was a Nassau County Democrat. I spent many days at headquar-

what’s being said.

Don’t ignore them. It’s important for them to be socially engaged, because they need to remain intellectually stimulated in order to avoid dementia. A little patience and encouragement from those around them can go a long way.

If you do find out you have early signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia, don’t give up. Find ways to train your brain to fight the disease. Do crossword puzzles, word searches, Sudoku. Play chess, or even video games. Challenge yourself to learn new information or skills, like how to knit. Enroll in a class.

And for those who can still find their keys, reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia by getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and managing your blood sugar.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Help people with Alzheimer’s by volunteering. The Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center, in Westbury, often has volunteers helping at its day program. They act as companions, and help people with memory loss be creative in arts and crafts. It can be a very rewarding experience.

Until there is a cure for Alzheimer’s, it’s important to take care of yourself by being tested and helping those around you who may need that little push. And it’s important to take care of yourself, too.

ters in Mineola. Today I’m living in St. Augustine, Florida. When we moved to this area, Ron DeSantis was our congressman. Then, amazingly, Trump propelled him to the governor’s mansion.

I agree totally with Kremer’s assessment of the person I call “DeMentis” because he’s so crazy. With a compliant and willing legislature, he is turning Florida into our country’s leading autocracy. This state is a stark

Why Nassau needs a strong inspector general’s office

As a legislator who served during the height of corruption in Nassau County and witnessed the indictment of former County Executive Ed Mangano, I know firsthand how important it is to have mechanisms in place to protect taxpayer money from the pitfalls of waste and fraud.

Over the past few years, I have worked closely with my colleagues in the County Legislature’s Democratic minority caucus to strengthen the integrity of Nassau’s procurement system and make the process of awarding contracts as fair and secure as possible. We did so by increasing the rigor of our contract reviews; requiring vendors to submit the names of all principals and any political contributions they have made; and mandating the disclosure of any violations an applicant may have been issued.

Soon afterward, we created the Office of the Inspector General and appointed the county’s first inspector general, Jodi Franzese, with unanimous bipartisan

support following an extensive search. After the fights and scandals of the previous years, this was a truly proud moment in my legislative career, and represented real progress in our ongoing efforts to root out corruption in the county.

Operating as an independent official, the inspector general and their team promote transparency and increase the accountability of county operations by reviewing each contract to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and the abuse of taxpayer money in county procurement. Continued support for the office is critical to ensure the integrity of our procurement system — one that encompasses hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

At a time when the county has received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and tens of millions more in settlements from the opioid manufacturers and distributors who flooded our communities with dangerous, addictive prescription drugs, I believe this function is especially vital. And with the Legislature’s vote on May 22, the county is also likely to face an array of substantial contracts in the not-too-distant future relat-

LETTERS

contrast to what it was when we first moved here in 1992. At that time it was affordable, safe and sane. Today it is expensive, dangerous and crazy.

Kremer is correct in his commentary on the sad social and political conditions in Florida in 2023 under the misguidance of Ron DeMentis. I do not believe he can or will win the 2024 Republican nomination, but I am fearful that he can persuade the state legislature to change the two-term governorship limit. That would be devastating to a state his policies have already crippled.

RICHARD CORTELL St. Augustine, Florida

Post-pandemic, we need a new way forward

To the Editor:

During the coronavirus pandemic, New York froze. In particular, health care services froze in their tracks under the strain and demand, and shifted to responding to the new threat to the population’s health.

Unfortunately, health care services and interventions not related to Covid-19 were put on the back burner. As a result, non-Covid health issues were not prioritized, resulting in people getting sicker for a variety of reasons.

Although the pandemic was a prioritizing focus for health departments and the government, other issues did not need to be pushed to the side.

One issue that was left behind was the focus on reducing rates of sexually transmitted diseases, with an increase in infections reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2020.

ed to the redevelopment of the Nassau Hub in Uniondale, the outcome of which will profoundly shape our county for a generation.

However, it appears that there are efforts being made to weaken this crucial government watchdog at a time when I believe it is needed the most.

After her four-year term expired at the end of 2022, Franzese worked for months without being reappointed by the Legislature, putting herself and the entire office in an uncertain position. Without the protection of being formally appointed by a bipartisan, 13-vote supermajority, her ability to accomplish her mission of serving as an independent watchdog was inherently weakened. Our minority caucus introduced legislation in April to extend her contract through 2026. Unfortunately, the majority rejected our proposal.

I can’t help but wonder whether political considerations were a factor in the decision to stall Franzese’s reappointment. Consider this fact: If Republicans capture just one more seat in November, they will establish a 13-vote supermajority in the Legislature. With that, they

Due to the pandemic restrictions imposed to make people safer, many sexual health clinics and health care providers reduced service or close entirely.

Additionally, government resources previously dedicated to reducing STD rates were redirected to address the pandemic.

This allowed rates of STDs such as syphilis and gonorrhea to increase. This scenario is most harmful to adolescents and young adults, who are at disproportionately greater risk of testing positive for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as the CDC recommends routine testing for this age group. But the pandemic disrupted this routine for many.

In addition, disparities for marginalized communities, such as people of color and men who have sex with men, were exacerbated, with men of color who had sex with men disproportionately testing positive for STDs during the pandemic.

Although the government was required to redirect national health initiatives to address the crisis, a new way forward is needed, because these disparities persist, and there are proven methods of addressing them. Targeted interventions are required to eliminate these disparities, making better use of our local communities to keeping us healthier going forward.

Redirecting funding back to local organizations and health care providers that are addressing these issues is an important start.

Go get tested, and stay safe!

DANIEL MORALES

would have full control of every arm of county government, and could feasibly install an inspector general who would rubber-stamp whatever contracts come before the Legislature, undermining its ability to provide checks and balances as a truly coequal branch of government.

Such an atmosphere would be a tremendous disservice to county taxpayers. I fear it would also create a fertile breeding ground for a return to the troubles of our recent past at a time when those taxpayers simply can’t afford to go backward.

For all these reasons, I am passionate about preserving and enhancing ethics safeguards like the inspector general’s office. Not only do such entities protect taxpayer money from waste, fraud and abuse, but they also deter future bad actors and help to ensure that elected officials have all the information they need to reach informed decisions. The minority caucus will continue to fight tirelessly to improve the procurement process to make it more open, inclusive and cost-effective, because it is essential for Nassau County to continue down the path of good government and transparency.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove, represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

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t appears there are efforts to weaken this crucial government watchdog.

The author is studying for his master’s degree in public health and management at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.

Last week’s front-page story, “Former Mayor William H. White, who led Freeport for 12 years, dies,” continued on Page 14, where it was accompanied by a photo with an incorrect caption. The photo is of White’s son, William H. White Jr.